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Post by milwsport on Feb 25, 2023 22:25:50 GMT -6
I know it was. They were all raving about how loud we got it on Thursday. Can you blame them for wanting that advantage for the tournament? I mean come on If it was more of the team's choice, I can live with that. They had said before that they love the loud crowds, so I get that. But also, the Arena is what Bart has been selling since he's been here. He's used it as a recruiting tool so far, and he talked about his love for the history there. As for long term, the Arena DOES need much more modernization of the overall amenities (concourse and such) to last more than another 10 years, however, if this is an option: Marquette's lease at Fiserv is only through 2025, because they're looking at using a more moderate-sized campus arena for most of their games, with Fiserv as an option for games with larger crowds. Long-term, IF we either massively upgrade the KC or build a modern alternative on campus, capacity of 6-7,000, then the Arena for bigger games, that's a possibility to explore too. And lastly, if this is truly a case of the players and coaches agreeing to this, then why didn't Bart at least suggest that this was a team-oriented decision? It's easier to accept and doesn't give the impression that the Ath. dept made a rash impulsive careless decision. The picture being painted overall of this is not flattering at all for the Athletic department and the team. The idea of playing at several different venues in the same season is ludicrous. Fans will get confused as to where the game is. I led the effort to get the K built back in the 70's. It was NEVER meant for D-1 Men's basketball. Not to mention the HL requirement of 5,000 seat venues. The K has at most 3,500.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 24, 2023 1:16:37 GMT -6
Great win tonight. I love what Lundy said post game. He talked about his strategy, what he told the team at that first time out and more. He also pointed out that PFW started 5 Super Seniors, while we started five guys who haven't played together before this year. He also said "We were picked ninth, that team we just played was picked 1st. We're not in First right now but they're in ninth." BOOYAHH www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WMq6l5j-Qc
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Post by milwsport on Feb 23, 2023 20:29:17 GMT -6
I suppose a 6 point deficit at halftime isn’t horrible, but my gosh, yet another half where over 45 points are given up. What does this say about the effort level of this team? Not a lot. I brought my Developmentally Disabled nephew tonight. It's his first Basketball game of any kind. I was really hoping for better than this.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 23, 2023 20:12:42 GMT -6
Did Wayne just say I am done and stop calling the game? I know how he feels. This is painful to watch. Especially when a 5'6" guy shoots it over Moses
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Post by milwsport on Feb 23, 2023 20:00:45 GMT -6
Is it just me, or do we always seem hesitant to get on the floor for loose balls? Doesn't seem to be much of an instinct for it, or fight in that regard. I agree. They aren't hustling for the ball like they were earlier in the season. They don't seem to be putting their hands up on defense either
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Post by milwsport on Feb 21, 2023 23:42:33 GMT -6
Another disappointing loss. I wonder if something is going on that we aren't aware of. Even without Browning we still won some decent games. The last two games, the Panthers haven't looked like the same team. Only game they won without Browning was Oakland. That was 50, 1st half points by OU. The game versus Detroit, once Browning went out, Davis really heat up. As I said on Saturday..... We miss Browning. He is our best defensive guy. Miss his speed. Miss him taking it to the rim. Him not being in the line up is putting pressure on Freeman and stress on KP and EJ. KP looks tired. I also think the ankle is not right after the injury at NKY. His rebounding is not the same. Losing Browning IS huge, BUT I don't know that it's huge enough to make a 40 plus point swing between our first games against YSU and Robert Morris.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 20, 2023 9:16:10 GMT -6
That's true. It used to be that players kept their scholarship for four years unless they were kicked off the team for some infraction. But the players who wanted the ability to leave for whatever reason, forgot that it's a two way street. Produce or lose your scholarship to someone who will.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 20, 2023 9:08:35 GMT -6
Another disappointing loss. I wonder if something is going on that we aren't aware of. Even without Browning we still won some decent games. The last two games, the Panthers haven't looked like the same team.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 16, 2023 22:43:16 GMT -6
Ouch
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Post by milwsport on Feb 16, 2023 9:10:05 GMT -6
We have to push the Cleveland State Game now. Start talking it up. It could be for the HL Title.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 15, 2023 22:35:58 GMT -6
Media is starting to give some love to UW Milwaukee. Seems like a base of 2000, keep growing little by little. GO PANTHERS!!! Yup the Journal/Sentinel recently added a "Panthers' header on its website sports page.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 15, 2023 21:55:46 GMT -6
More signs of the Panther's Upward Trend.
I stopped a Kwik Trip today. Had my Panthers sweat shirt on. The guy behind the register said "Go Panthers." I mentioned the YSU game coming up and he responded that he can't wait. Then another customer said "I hear they're doing really good this year." When is the last time you heard people talking about the Milwaukee Panthers in the middle of the day at a gas station?
Even better, the Journal Sentinel website has headers on its online sports page. They were the Badgers, Packers, Brewers, Bucks, MU and Preps. Now the Panthers have a header right next to the Golden Eagles.
It is perhaps a small thing but it's a sign that people are taking note.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 14, 2023 17:10:40 GMT -6
I'd like to go if there's a fan bus or a carload or two heading down.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 12, 2023 18:23:34 GMT -6
It was a fun game to watch in person. One of those games you will remember for a long time.
On another positive note, I drive for Uber and I always mention the Panthers. I'm finding that people are starting to become aware of the turn around. Last night I had four UWM students in the car. They said they'd been to games in the past but missed this one for a birthday dinner. They also said that students are starting to talk about the team something that hasn't happened in awhile.
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Post by milwsport on Feb 9, 2023 22:12:12 GMT -6
The officiating was terrible. It has been all season long. We need to get out of the Horizon League. Not only will it help the program's image, but maybe we can have some competent officials do our games. I still can't believe they called a foul on us for backing up and then stumbling over a Titan laying on the floor. Wow. Just Wow.
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