Marquette VS Ohio State

[stever20]

In fairness- the Modern era of college basketball did start in 1979(the same year as ESPN starting) when Michigan State beat Indiana State(or Magic beat Larry). You bring up a great point about the highlights from Marquette's win in '77 not shown as a result of NBC having the rights. It's kind of a bad break on all counts for Marquette. Hate to say it but I bet a lot of folks don't even know Marquette won the title quite frankly... For a lot of the reasons you stated.

[DumpsterFireA10]

Defense the name of the game so far.

7-5 Marquette at the first half under 12 timeout.

[Dave]

Defense the name of the game so far.

7-5 Marquette at the first half under 12 timeout.

I'm pulling for the team from Michigan. Go Marquette!

[Jet915]

Wow, ugly sloppy play from Marquette, luckily, Ohio State not looking much better either.

[NovaCats11]

So far all the arguments (minus the one about more tournament appearances which you have one more if we're counting invites rather than appearances) are purely Big East specific.

Not that I care to get involved in this pointless debate, but for historical accuracy's sake- Nova also declined an NCAA invite, in 1965:

http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00E12F6345B157A93C7AB1789D85F418685F9

[Dave]

Georgetown probably has the best brand in the conference. Nova and Marquette close behind.

Marquette's and Nova's championships are both classics. Marquette's was before the golden age of college hoops, the 1980s, so they probably don't get as much credit for it. Although they are both ancient history, they are brand creds. Nova in the east is probably a media benefit, along with its longer association in the Big East. Nova's more recent FF is offset by Marquette's better success in the recent 3 years, and Marquette's consistent success for 10+ years. Marquette has the better big-time venue... walking distance from campus. The Pavilion is a mid major venue.

Nova probably has the brand edge today. If the last 3 years repeat, Marquette probably passes Nova. You have to win tournament games to be relevant.

[Dew]

This is incredibly bad basketball right now from Marquette.

[Jet915]

Boy, this game is ugly, Ohio State is pulling away. Haven't watched Marquette much at all but their PG (Wilson) doesn't seem to do much. Can't shoot, can't really score, can't get other teammates involved. Seems like when he gets the ball, he stops any flow and doesn't create for anyone.

[Jet915]

This is so ugly, I don't think I've seen any team play a half as bad as Marquette has. I hope this is not a prelude to the rest of the games today. Kinda wish this game was on FS2.

[Bulldog_Muskie]

woof