Big East putting the college basketball world on notice

[MarquetteRustler]

It's that time of year where millions of college football fans like to pretend they know something about basketball by expressing their outrage that a non P5 conference would have the gaul to get 6 teams in the tourney.

After we wrap up a perfect 6-0 record tonight they'll need to learn to...


This Marquette fan has no qualms riding the coattails for a few more weeks. Big East! Big East! Big East!

[ChestRockwell85]

This is not a holier than thou post, although Jay runs a clean program and the players go to class (TRUST ME ON THAT, THEY ARE IN CLASS) we have had our fair share of issues as well, but I can't begin to tell you how annoyed I am with Obepka. He is a college kid, they make mistakes, but this is the same clown who was thrown out of a couple of games for a complete cheap shot and has had other issues as well. Just very selfish. St. John's is solid but they are not deep at all, especially when it comes to bigs. Obepka is going to be a blow and I think St. John's is going to be in trouble because of it. With Obepka I believed they even had a shot at Duke. Now, not so much. I'll be rooting for them regardless!

[RDinNY]

Imagine how St. John's fans feel right now.

[Bill Marsh]

This is not a holier than thou post, although Jay runs a clean program and the players go to class (TRUST ME ON THAT, THEY ARE IN CLASS) we have had our fair share of issues as well, but I can't begin to tell you how annoyed I am with Obepka. He is a college kid, they make mistakes, but this is the same clown who was thrown out of a couple of games for a complete cheap shot and has had other issues as well. Just very selfish. St. John's is solid but they are not deep at all, especially when it comes to bigs. Obepka is going to be a blow and I think St. John's is going to be in trouble because of it. With Obepka I believed they even had a shot at Duke. Now, not so much. I'll be rooting for them regardless!

So, you're angry that Obekpa got caught smoking a joint.

Maybe you should be angry at the ridiculous rule that imposes such a sever penalty for such a minor offense - something that probably shouldn't be an offense at all. Kids don't get suspended for 2 games for fighting. In football, they let kids play in bowls after getting caught violating NCAA rules, which this wasn't, and have the penalty take effect the following season - unless of course they go to the NFL first.

[xu1990]

It would be nice to have Obekpa but the floor will certainly be more open offensively. I like our chances to be 6-0

[ChestRockwell85]

Bill, Reggie Redding got in trouble for marijuana as well. I think...actually scratch that...I KNOW marijuana is safer than alcohol. I have NEVER seen marijuana bring out the complete animal in people the way alcohol can. Some people with glaucoma are actually allowed to smoke weed when they drive. Enough about all that though. The point is on a team. It isn't just about him. When he takes a risk and gets caught, it is not just hurting himself, he is hurting the team, his coaches, and the school. Obepka is a player and a starter, not the 11th guy on the bench. You have responsibilities, if you don't want them, then don't play. The rule could literally be don't chew gum. Is it silly? Yes, but if it is a rule and you truly care about your team and their success, you don't break the rule.

[TBC Alum]

The Big East teams were the higher seeds and won the games they were supposed to win. Just because teams from other conferences crapped the bed...

Excellent start so far. Keep this thing rolling. I'm loving it

[stever20]

The Big East teams were the higher seeds and won the games they were supposed to win. Just because teams from other conferences crapped the bed...

Excellent start so far. Keep this thing rolling. I'm loving it

the thing is while yes we were the higher seeds, as I showed the other day- the 6/11 matchup has become quite a tossup. 8-8 last 4 years since we've gone to 68. I think you do a disservice to Butler and Xavier by just saying they were supposed to win. 2 darn good wins, especially the dominating win over Ole Miss.

[Bill Marsh]

Bill, Reggie Redding got in trouble for marijuana as well. I think...actually scratch that...I KNOW marijuana is safer than alcohol. I have NEVER seen marijuana bring out the complete animal in people the way alcohol can. Some people with glaucoma are actually allowed to smoke weed when they drive. Enough about all that though. The point is on a team. It isn't just about him. When he takes a risk and gets caught, it is not just hurting himself, he is hurting the team, his coaches, and the school. Obepka is a player and a starter, not the 11th guy on the bench. You have responsibilities, if you don't want them, then don't play. The rule could literally be don't chew gum. Is it silly? Yes, but if it is a rule and you truly care about your team and their success, you don't break the rule.

Fair point.

[MUPanther]

Seeds are overrated. Butler was a 2 point underdog to Texas.