tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post6723157515441756615..comments2023-10-20T04:16:20.694-05:00Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: 3rd Annual EOY PredictionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-44449432385594915122009-03-30T01:30:00.000-05:002009-03-30T01:30:00.000-05:00Predictions:1)It will be more evident that Buzz ha...Predictions:<BR/>1)It will be more evident that Buzz has a way to go & grow as a head coach with the lack of senior leadership & a veteran point guard/guard driven team on the floor to adjust on the fly on their own.<BR/>2) Lazar will lead the team in scoring, followed by Butler & Buycks.<BR/>3)Even with the now plethora of options with 7'centers MU will still lack any punch inside when push comes to shove.<BR/>4) Junior will be a leader right away from everything I've read. Maymon will give us toughness inside and Williams will surprise a lot of people.<BR/>5)The NIT is calling MU's name next year but they'll bounce back in '10-'11 to a top 5 BE team.<BR/>6)Starting 5: Junior @ point, Buycks @ 2, Butler @ 3, Lazar @ 4 & Maymon will likely be a small center for us when Liam & Otule fail to produce. I hope one of the bigs really does develop though.Savwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361431317895865737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-46511554171842734452009-03-29T23:36:00.000-05:002009-03-29T23:36:00.000-05:00You all are so depressing! Here's the official Cha...You all are so depressing! Here's the official Championships Matter 2009-2010 projections for our Warriors.<BR/><BR/>OK, since you're on the edge of your seat:<BR/><BR/>1) Cadougan and Maymon will both make an immediate impact and be in the running for Big East Rookie/Freshman of the Year. Both will be Players of Impact by mid-season.<BR/><BR/>2)Amid all of the newcomer centers, one will inevitably make us forget Dwight Burke. Dwight's a nice guy but he wasn't up to the challenge of the Big East. I would expect some bulk to figure into the equation someewhere.<BR/><BR/>3) Lazar will become the team leader and the example of a senior who compels the young guys to strive for excellence.<BR/><BR/>4) We'll be at least 9-9 and probably 11-7. I'm assuming next yeat will be an off-year conference wide. We'll be 0-1 in the Big East Tournament and a 9th seed in the NCAAs. One or maybe two and done.<BR/><BR/>5) We'll absolutely KILL Notre Dame, just out of habit.<BR/><BR/>5) Buzz will be nominated for Big East Coach of the Year.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, I'm optimistic enough that Fulce will recover and be an inportant part of our team, as will Otule. I'm not sure about McMorrow, yet... but I'm hoping.<BR/><BR/>I remember what it was like to be rowdy and storming Wisconsin Avenue in the early spring rain. I'm hoping it won't be long before the next generation of MU students has that same feeling.Championships Matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554899243261404007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-34409743889621874652009-03-29T21:14:00.000-05:002009-03-29T21:14:00.000-05:00Why would McMorrow not be on the team next year? ...Why would McMorrow not be on the team next year? The likely choice is Hazel to not come back.<BR/><BR/>Also, everyone continues to fail to mention Buycks, who Espn.com ranks as our incoming recruit with the highest grade (although Cadougan is catching up).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-49861447200057344402009-03-29T18:50:00.000-05:002009-03-29T18:50:00.000-05:00Wow, 13-5 and one and done! You must enjoy having...Wow, 13-5 and one and done! You must enjoy having your hopes crushed. I'd have to say 13-5 is optimistic even for me, but if we go 13-5 I can't believe we'd be out first round.JohnPudnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378028251507577250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-12896364154766940672009-03-28T14:05:00.000-05:002009-03-28T14:05:00.000-05:00Three freshmen are going to come in and, with the ...Three freshmen are going to come in and, with the help of an ultra-experienced player, make a deeper run than anyone expected. Sounds a little like 2005.<BR/><BR/> - McMurrow won't be on the team<BR/> - Final Record 13-5 in BE, 2nd place<BR/> - One and done NCAA<BR/><BR/>I enjoy having my hopes crushed.Nathan Ziarekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158690389737079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-49521393038963609282009-03-28T11:42:00.000-05:002009-03-28T11:42:00.000-05:00Jump Around guy? Are you talking about Freeway?A c...Jump Around guy? Are you talking about Freeway?<BR/><BR/>A couple of my predictions:<BR/><BR/>1. Lazar Hayward will make a nice run at being the all-time leading scorer, but will fall just short, finishing at # 2 all time. If Marquette plays 35 games next year, as it did this year, Lazar would need to average 22 a game to pass Jerel. It's doable, considering he'll be the only true scorer returning next year. But 22 a game is a lot. I think the scoring will be a tad more balanced, but Lazar could very well average close to 20.<BR/><BR/>2. Joe Fulce will be the most improved player on the team next year. The injuries slowed him this year, and I think with a full offseason, he'll come in ready to contribute the way Jimmy Butler did this year. He's long, he can defend, and he has a nice jumper. He'll get a chance to show it off next year.<BR/><BR/>3. For the first time in like 10 years, Marquette will not be mentioned in any offseason coaching carousel rumors. I love Buzz, but no one is going to make a run at him right now. Andy Katz will finally leave us alone for one summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-12292059580098297172009-03-28T10:59:00.000-05:002009-03-28T10:59:00.000-05:00Coobie and Acker are what they are?Fulce and McMor...Coobie and Acker are what they are?<BR/><BR/>Fulce and McMorrow .. Otule slow to develop / injuries?<BR/><BR/>Team to struggle and improve over the year?<BR/><BR/>Bold predictions, clearly better than mine, Oliver. Next year, I'll check with you.Kevin Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815938761547005145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-74498171561463162842009-03-28T10:41:00.000-05:002009-03-28T10:41:00.000-05:00"I can't make predictions about players this year...."I can't make predictions about players this year. There are too many questions."<BR/><BR/>What is the point of a predictions column in which you don't predict anything? Of course there are questions. That is why you predict something.<BR/><BR/>Lazar: Develops a dribble in the offseason and plays more small forward with Williams and Maymon coming in.<BR/><BR/>Cubillan: More of the same. Not much time and little effect.<BR/><BR/>Acker: Is what he is. Slowly decreasing playing time as the freshmen develop.<BR/><BR/>Fulce and McMorrow: Probably minimal effect due to injuries.<BR/><BR/>Otule: Slow to develop. Useful on defense next year.<BR/><BR/>Notable freshmen: Maymon and Caugoden will be useful right away. Williams will be the best over the long haul. <BR/><BR/>This team will struggle on offense but improve over the year as the new guys develop. 8-10 in conference.Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103691634133960271noreply@blogger.com