Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: Marquette Survives at Rutgers

Huggins seemed to have Crean's number. Maybe Buzz...

2009-01-08T11:33:54.986-06:00

Huggins seemed to have Crean's number. Maybe Buzz can break the evil hold. I have to believe when we put subs in the +/- in ratio regards to points obtained versus given up cannot decrease. If you start taking away offensive options, you start putting more pressure on your defense not to go minus since your offense is not generating as many points. Thats why putting in a sub and expecting no offensive output is pretty crippling. Maybe we can get away with it with one sub in, but no way with two subs and not expect any offensive points from them.

I think everyone needs to be concerned with the la...

2009-01-08T09:36:17.977-06:00

I think everyone needs to be concerned with the lack of depth on the bench. How can you not be concerned about that, but be concerned about fatigue. Let's face it, the Big 3 are going to get tired especially against larger, more physical teams. We're going to need one or two players from the bench who can contribute. Maybe we did see signs of that night. Very good road win (all BE road wins are very good mind you) Lets take care of business on Sat vs. WVU to go a spectaular 4-0 in BE play. We have great momentum and I look forward to seeing how far it can take us - win vs. WVU and @ Providence??

I am not concerned about the bench contributing of...

2009-01-08T08:42:36.407-06:00

I am not concerned about the bench contributing offensively. The defense was the problem in the second half. They gave up 48 points!

Fatigue is an issue. I don't think Cubillan or Acker can contribute defensively unless they play zone when they are in. Unfortunantly that does not play to our team's strengths. Fulce, however, has the potential to play good defense and rebound. Buzz has to work him in.

I agree with Buzz statement that due to fatigue or...

2009-01-08T07:30:03.599-06:00

I agree with Buzz statement that due to fatigue or fouls we need two bench players to play with three starters and not see a drop in defense or offense efficiency. Butler appears to have taken that step with a nice nine point contribution on a jumper at the end of the half and some good drives. Coobey, Acker, Hazel, Otule and Fulce need to step up. Great job by Burke contributing with the interception of the pass down low and some nice moves by the basket. We needed him in the early minutes when everyone else seemed to be off target.