WSU vs Creighton GAME THREAD

[mattdalt]

Did TC get playing time in the 2nd half? thought he was in when we were playing well in the first half. Dissapointing, sure hope the shox aren't a house of cards. We will know over the next few games. Last comment, or question, is Murry developing a habit of coming up small in big games, and forcing things?

[XManCometh]

This was a missed opportunity, no doubt. But it was the 2nd conference game. And every year, we seem to be on the bubble at the end, regardless. It aint over by a long shot.

A program like ours, what is considered nationally as a "mid-major", cannot afford so-called "missed opportunities". We need to take care of business at home, and we failed to do so. This loss is going to come back to haunt us at the end, as we'll need someone like Evansville or SIU to pull off an upset so we can have a shot at the Valley regular season title.

[DUShock]

BIG check writers should be peeved!

[shoxlax]

Did TC get playing time in the 2nd half? thought he was in when we were playing well in the first half. Dissapointing, sure hope the shox aren't a house of cards. We will know over the next few games. Last comment, or question, is Murry developing a habit of coming up small in big games, and forcing things?

Cotton played for a few seconds I think, but considering he is our best defender off the bounce it should have been a lot more.

[Shoxfan11]

This was a missed opportunity, no doubt. But it was the 2nd conference game. And every year, we seem to be on the bubble at the end, regardless. It aint over by a long shot.

I get what you're saying but don't you get tired of simply being on the bubble? This team has so much talent and potential that it would be a shame to see it all go to waste.

[Shoxfan11]

Cotton played for a few seconds I think, but considering he is our best defender off the bounce it should have been a lot more.

There was a stretch late in the game where Marshall was swapping Toure and Cotton for offense-defense. Unfortunately one of the times was after Toure's pair of free throws and he missed the second, so Cotton wasn't able to make it on the court. I don't remember what happened after that but I'm pretty sure Creighton scored on that possession.

[ShockerFever]

Once again, late-game coaching sucked. This one was a carbon-copy of MSU at home last year.
Stutz sucked.
Murry sucked. All the Murry apologists need to come on here and make their case. A big game at home and once again he blew his load. Forced shots, out-of-control, moronic turnovers. Why is he even allowed to shoot a 3-pointer? That's on Marshall though.
Had a 11 point lead and then threw it away in about 2 minutes in the second half. Horrible.
Hall was the savior. Without him, we get blown out by 20.

It's early, but this is quickly turning into 2010-11 all over again. Horrible coaching in close games. Players just throwing up prayers and forcing shots. BIG TIME home crowd on national tv... WASTED and of course the in-game production and halftime entertainment wouldn't pass in a biddy basketball league.

All par for the course.

Happy flipping New Year's.

[AndShock]

Toure' needs to stop shooting threes. Period.
Carl Hall can choose his playing time. I noticed Marshall was subbing him out with Stutz for offense/defense late in the game, why not leave Hall in there so we actually have a chance at a board?
Not being able to win at home is one of the most frustrating things ever.

[DUShock]

Poor coach J he just threw the entire senior class under the bus. My question is why did we stop going low

[wu_shizzle]

If I could find a stock photo of pee running down a leg I would post it.

Not a good time for our Seniors to loose their heads.

[newshock1234]

I HATE Fooking CREIGHTON

[mattdalt]

Poor coach J he just threw the entire senior class under the bus. My question is why did we stop going low

I am guessing you mean in the post game or locker room show. What was said? And didn't the senior class come up small?

[another shocker]

I agree with that one post game show caller: get Anacreon in there already.

Put him on the side, because Murry and Kyles need that help.

Don't do this again, coach, please.. playing Anacreon too late like Ragland last year.. difference between NIT and NCAA.

[Ta Town Shocker]

Once again, late-game coaching sucked.
Murry sucked. All the Murry apologists need to come on here and make their case. A big game at home and once again he blew his load. Forced shots, out-of-control, moronic turnovers. Why is he even allowed to shoot a 3-pointer?

Couldn't agree more Fever.

I really thought we had a good chance to win until Murry's missed three with about 3 minutes left in the game. That was a HUGE possession and we blew it, didn't even throw it into the post once on the possession.

On a good note Hall exceeded all expectations and his legend will only continue to grow. He is so fun to watch.

[BikeIdiot]

Beat by 15 in the second half think about that 15

Worse than that. We were still up by 7 or so four minutes into the 2nd half.

I don't mind shooting 3s if they come to you in the offense instead of jacking them just because you are open.

I loved watching Hall play.

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