The Year Is Not Over - So Lets Go Down Swinging.

Thank You Sir May I Have Another!

Last time we lost 6 games, we went to the Elite 8. It was fantastic.

Now that wouldn't satisfy me, only because I always want more.

You can argue that the last team that lost 6 in a row was much better. But you have history as your guide. You know those incredible results, how that team came together after losing 6 to make that incredible journey.

I remember watching and reading this board at the time. People were not confident and the season was over. Of course those posters were and still are a bunch of pussies that tuck tail and run. I was a Champion. And I had Champions in that locker room!

As I say every year, and as Skip used to say, A Season Is A Lifetime.

Mid February, a lot can happen between now and then. This is just the right time to ramp up.

I love this team and our players, and we have come so close many times and fail to get over the hump. Well the last game, we managed to get over the hump. And Hell Yeah!

We won 4 straight A-10 Championships, but they weren't all regular season. You can mix and match.

We are the current defending Big East Champions, and I am still game to defend the title. In fact, you can take my fucking Title when you pry it from my cold dead hands. Cause I am going to fight until the end, and every Xavier team goes down swinging.

Outside the NIT or whatever the CBI was, every team in college basketball ends their season with a loss. As a fan I will admit this lends a negative aspect to the game, but it is what it is. Xavier has never won the National Championship, but we tend to go down swinging.

I predict that this team is going to make us proud, and go down swinging.

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It has to start somewhere
It has to start sometime
What better place than here,
what better time than now?
-Rage Against the Machine

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Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
-Dylan Thomas

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Haha love the call to get behind the team, they definitely need some support moving forward, and glad they stopped the skid. The next two games could be interesting into seeing how this team will respond and rally in the late stages of the season, Providence should have been a win the first time around, and Seton Hall is beatable as well. If they can win these two heading into Nova, I'll have a lot more confidence, but for now I'm still skeptical. There's a lot of issues this team still has, hopefully Q with a decently solid game last game is a turning point, if they can pick up intensity on defense, then anything is possible. Games aren't played on paper, but the last 4 are going to be brutal with Nova, Johnsies twice, and Butler. I'd love to see us trending upwards heading into the Big East tournament, but I'm not ready to jump on the bandwagon just yet.

Play well together - no more off nights for anyone - and play all 40 minutes.

And let the damn game come to you: stay in the moment and don't panic your way into bad decisions.

Do all that and let the chips fall where they may, but hopefully on our side of the table.

Yep... I think there weren’t specific expectations for this coaching staff and team other than to give their best.

Practice hard.

Keep working to get better each day... to play smarter... to continue to build chemistry.

Remember the importance of finding your rhythm and leaving it all out there on the floor.

Not to nitpick but we won 5 straight a-10 titles. 6 if you count tournament titles.

Forget it he’s rolling

1000% behind this thread of Snipe (can't believe I'm saying this). I'm very much part of the silent majority here that loves this team and any Xavier team. Full support from me from Hawaii through New York and beyond. We are in the Big East ... the biggest negative has been some of fans seem still stuck in the A-10 mentality. I was embarrassed when former great Darnell Williams called out the "haters." How do we best be part of something that still has hope from 10th place to possibly be 3rd place? Or to play ourselves in out of nowhere come a Wed in New York - it's to get behind this coach and hard working team. Or would you rather be in third place right now ..... in the - it was right for us at the time, no disrespect - A-10?

No one can rally the troops like Snipe. His optimism is contagious, even if it is fueled by Jobu's rum.

This thread would be incomplete if someone didn't say it...

SMELL THE GLOVE!!

Well...just because...why not?


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I love how one win can change attitudes!! This team is competitive as hell and if they can somehow avoid nova and Marquette it’s possoble they could
Win the tournament.

I don't see an appropriate thread for this question so here goes: I am planning to attend tomorrow from CT, is there a pre-game meeting place for Xavier fans in Providence?

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Originally Posted by profson

I don't see an appropriate thread for this question so here goes: I am planning to attend tomorrow from CT, is there a pre-game meeting place for Xavier fans in Providence?

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I am making a similar drive as well. I'm not positive if there's another place but I'm planning on heading to Union Station Brewery for the official Alumni meet up.
https://www.evensi.us/boston-pregame...wery/287673857

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! (since we're making Animal House references)

Besides - we got 'em right where we want them. The old Xavier sneak attack! Classic.

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Originally Posted by scoscox

Not to nitpick but we won 5 straight a-10 titles. 6 if you count tournament titles.

Forget it he’s rolling

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I am not one to let facts get in the way of my argument, but I think your facts actually help my argument!! So I am with you brother.

DEFEND THE TITLE!!!

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Originally Posted by UCGRAD4X

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! (since we're making Animal House references)

Besides - we got 'em right where we want them. The old Xavier sneak attack! Classic.

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For all the references of Xavier sneaking up on people over the years, well this is the most appropriate time. I personally don't believe that anyone takes us lightly, but what the hell, lets sneak up on some people!

We can all think of similar sneaky runs in our history. We are 5-8 & to go 4-1 to end 9-9 may be my best Cinderella hope. Then at least 1 BE Tourney win. At 9-9 we should avoid Wed game. To the rah rah crowd thinking we can keep streaking to a 10- 8 finish - 🌟😉

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Originally Posted by WCWIII

1000% behind this thread of Snipe (can't believe I'm saying this). I'm very much part of the silent majority here that loves this team and any Xavier team. Full support from me from Hawaii through New York and beyond. We are in the Big East ... the biggest negative has been some of fans seem still stuck in the A-10 mentality. I was embarrassed when former great Darnell Williams called out the "haters." How do we best be part of something that still has hope from 10th place to possibly be 3rd place? Or to play ourselves in out of nowhere come a Wed in New York - it's to get behind this coach and hard working team. Or would you rather be in third place right now ..... in the - it was right for us at the time, no disrespect - A-10?

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Sometimes I like to think that with pure will and courage, and a tremendous ingestion of rum, that I can spur the troops to victory with my dramatic broadsides.

Well seeing as how we just played our best half of basketball of the season in our road win against Providence, it only encourages such behavior.

So I want to extend a deal to our players from the Xavier fanbase.

Not the Xavier fanbase that says you guys suck, or that this year is a disaster or is already over. If you want you can read some of that trash on many other threads. This isn't one of them.

I want to extend a deal from the REAL Xavier fanbase, the "silent majority" spoken about by WCWIII.

If you guys can beat Seton Hall, which is a big deal, I promise that I can deliver you the best home crowd of the season against Nova. From tip to finish, from head to tail, you will get a home crowd that is off the hook.

Now you guys probably knew this anyway. And you would get a great home crowd either way, because Xavier basketball is what we do, and we fans like to do our part. But you win against the Hall, it will ratchet it up a notch, and this becomes a huge game.

Xavier fans are hungry for a huge game. Two games in a row is good, but three games in a row is a winning streak. Seton Hall is huge. You come back into the Cintas on a winning streak to go up against Nova for what would become a statement game? OFF THE HOOK!!

We want to help you in any way we can. We can't help you at Seton Hall. You guys have to find a way to do that on your own. If you do, my compact with you is that I will deliver the best Xavier Home Crowd of the season. And I guarantee it.

OFF THE HOOK. NO HOLDS BARED. TIP TO FINISH

We will deliver this for you. Beat Seton Hall. Do This Now.

This Season Is Not Over.

DEFEND THE TITLE!!!

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Originally Posted by Snipe

Sometimes I like to think that with pure will and courage, and a tremendous ingestion of rum, that I can spur the troops to victory with my dramatic broadsides.

Well seeing as how we just played our best half of basketball of the season in our road win against Providence, it only encourages such behavior.

So I want to extend a deal to our players from the Xavier fanbase.

Not the Xavier fanbase that says you guys suck, or that this year is a disaster or is already over. If you want you can read some of that trash on many other threads. This isn't one of them.

I want to extend a deal from the REAL Xavier fanbase, the "silent majority" spoken about by WCWIII.

If you guys can beat Seton Hall, which is a big deal, I promise that I can deliver you the best home crowd of the season against Nova. From tip to finish, from head to tail, you will get a home crowd that is off the hook.

Now you guys probably knew this anyway. And you would get a great home crowd either way, because Xavier basketball is what we do, and we fans like to do our part. But you win against the Hall, it will ratchet it up a notch, and this becomes a huge game.

Xavier fans are hungry for a huge game. Two games in a row is good, but three games in a row is a winning streak. Seton Hall is huge. You come back into the Cintas on a winning streak to go up against Nova for what would become a statement game? OFF THE HOOK!!

We want to help you in any way we can. We can't help you at Seton Hall. You guys have to find a way to do that on your own. If you do, my compact with you is that I will deliver the best Xavier Home Crowd of the season. And I guarantee it.

OFF THE HOOK. NO HOLDS BARED. TIP TO FINISH

We will deliver this for you. Beat Seton Hall. Do This Now.

This Season Is Not Over.

DEFEND THE TITLE!!!

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I know its basically cliche to say this since it is said every year, but the bubble is incredibly weak this year. According to Lunardi, Florida is in right now, Butler is just barely out. Xavier can very well play itself into the tournament over these next few weeks...5-0 and heck even 4-1 could possibly get it done.

Regardless, I feel a lot better about the direction of this team going forward due to the last two wins. If the effort continues thru the next 5 games, I'm going to tell myself the results are second with eyes on the positive future of the program.

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Originally Posted by Xville

I know its basically cliche to say this since it is said every year, but the bubble is incredibly weak this year. According to Lunardi, Florida is in right now, Butler is just barely out. Xavier can very well play itself into the tournament over these next few weeks...5-0 and heck even 4-1 could possibly get it done.

Regardless, I feel a lot better about the direction of this team going forward due to the last two wins. If the effort continues thru the next 5 games, I'm going to tell myself the results are second with eyes on the positive future of the program.

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If we’re playing this game. (I think best case scenario over the next 5 is 3-2). But let’s say 4-1, to get us to 17-14 with a win over Nova. We get the 4 or 5 seed in the tournament. Beat Hall in the first game. Marquette in the second game, lose to nova. That puts us at 19-15, with marquee wins over Nova, Marquette, and next best being SJU. Maybe that would do it. Who knows. But let’s just win 3 in 3 days

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Originally Posted by Xville

I know its basically cliche to say this since it is said every year, but the bubble is incredibly weak this year.

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Indiana was still in the Tournament until they lost their 10th game in 11 outings. So yeah, it's weak.

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Originally Posted by GoMuskies

Indiana was still in the Tournament until they lost their 10th game in 11 outings. So yeah, it's weak.

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what an odd team they are. Beat Marquette, Michigan State and Louisville...the amount of teams that have 3 wins like that are probably pretty small.

Thank You Sir May I Have Another

They be swinging....they be connecting with just enough....keep swinging!

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Originally Posted by UCGRAD4X

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! (since we're making Animal House references)

Besides - we got 'em right where we want them. The old Xavier sneak attack! Classic.

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This is getting a little weird. Snipe's rousing start to this thread included. Three win streak and a wounded or exposed Nova coming in Sunday. Enjoy the ride folks!

Let's go!!! Run Deuce...villanova? Dead. St John's? Dead. Butler? Dead. 21-13 play ill fitting suit man and tea bag him.

Anything can happen in this league this year. Nova has had our number and logic says a big Nova win.

However...if Xavier cuts down on the turnovers (under 10...could happen....has happened...once upon a time) this game is winnable. If they shoot their free throws...very winnable.

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Originally Posted by xdude

This is getting a little weird. Snipe's rousing start to this thread included. Three win streak and a wounded or exposed Nova coming in Sunday. Enjoy the ride folks!

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Amen!

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Originally Posted by xdude

This is getting a little weird. Snipe's rousing start to this thread included. Three win streak and a wounded or exposed Nova coming in Sunday. Enjoy the ride folks!

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Here Kitty, Kitty.

Alright Snipe, fuck it, I'm all in. Let's do this. Time to beat Nova, and really get the wheels turning on this.

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Originally Posted by UCGRAD4X

Anything can happen in this league this year. Nova has had our number and logic says a big Nova win.

However...if Xavier cuts down on the turnovers (under 10...could happen....has happened...once upon a time) this game is winnable. If they shoot their free throws...very winnable.

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I am just dumbfounded as to some of the costly turnovers due simply to players moving lackadaisically on offense or players making decisions on offense that are so obviously unwise. For that reason, one has to think Steele and his staff are not working enough with his players on how to break the press or making it clear which decisions they make on offense are smart ones and which ones are not. Practice- practice - practice - drill it in coach

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Originally Posted by IM4X

I am just dumbfounded as to some of the costly turnovers due simply to players moving lackadaisically on offense or players making decisions on offense that are so obviously unwise. For that reason, one has to think Steele and his staff are not working enough with his players on how to break the press or making it clear which decisions they make on offense are smart ones and which ones are not. Practice- practice - practice - drill it in coach

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I believe Steele is all over them about it and they - Q in particular - can't seem to stay focused ALL THE TIME.

Q was actually pretty good with his decision making aside from that turnover near the end. paul was awful though. just dreadful. we need to get him going again. he looks like he's lost confidence

edit - nvm looking at the box score Q had five TO's. way too many

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Originally Posted by Snipe

Sometimes I like to think that with pure will and courage, and a tremendous ingestion of rum, that I can spur the troops to victory with my dramatic broadsides.

Well seeing as how we just played our best half of basketball of the season in our road win against Providence, it only encourages such behavior.

So I want to extend a deal to our players from the Xavier fanbase.

Not the Xavier fanbase that says you guys suck, or that this year is a disaster or is already over. If you want you can read some of that trash on many other threads. This isn't one of them.

I want to extend a deal from the REAL Xavier fanbase, the "silent majority" spoken about by WCWIII.

If you guys can beat Seton Hall, which is a big deal, I promise that I can deliver you the best home crowd of the season against Nova. From tip to finish, from head to tail, you will get a home crowd that is off the hook.

Now you guys probably knew this anyway. And you would get a great home crowd either way, because Xavier basketball is what we do, and we fans like to do our part. But you win against the Hall, it will ratchet it up a notch, and this becomes a huge game.

Xavier fans are hungry for a huge game. Two games in a row is good, but three games in a row is a winning streak. Seton Hall is huge. You come back into the Cintas on a winning streak to go up against Nova for what would become a statement game? OFF THE HOOK!!

We want to help you in any way we can. We can't help you at Seton Hall. You guys have to find a way to do that on your own. If you do, my compact with you is that I will deliver the best Xavier Home Crowd of the season. And I guarantee it.

OFF THE HOOK. NO HOLDS BARED. TIP TO FINISH

We will deliver this for you. Beat Seton Hall. Do This Now.

This Season Is Not Over.

DEFEND THE TITLE!!!

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Time to deliver. I will be down for my first home game this year.... (just the) Tip to finish!

50 Degrees! I will be on the deck at The Dana Gardens. I intend to go into battle well lubricated!

Be there!!

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Originally Posted by Snipe

50 Degrees! I will be on the deck at The Dana Gardens. I intend to go into battle well lubricated!

Be there!!

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Remember, it's not BYOB! :laugh:

Coming in from Chicago! Go X!

Thank You Sir May I Have Another

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Thank You Sir May I Have Another

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Damn straight JAPER.

Thank You Sir May I Have Another!!

Huge win for the team. Huge win for Travis Steele. If anything rode Chris Mack out of town it was the inability to beat Nova. Travis Steele has to be feeling pretty good right now.

Our kids are playing their best basketball of the season. They are feeling it, and what is best is that they are having fun out there. It is a joy to see.

I F-ing love this team, and I love the way they are coming together.

I feel so good for those kids. It is what we are all about.

Thursday at 6:30, we have a game at St Johns. If we win we will have gone from last place to third place, or at least a tie for third. What a huge game. I love the college game.

We beat St Johns at SJU, and this team could run the table.

This season is not over! Hell No.

BRING ON THE JOHNNIES!!!

DEFEND THE TITLE!!!!!

I should also add and am glad to say that the Xavier fanbase delivered as promised. That was the best home crowd of the season and I think our players enjoyed it. I know I did. Thank you to the players, coaches and the fans for an incredible Cintas experience.

The Cintas was rockin and we beat the Defending National Champions. It is a day I will not soon forget. I hope we can look back on history as the day we ended the curse and turned the tide. Well done gentlemen.

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Originally Posted by Snipe

I should also add and am glad to say that the Xavier fanbase delivered as promised. That was the best home crowd of the season and I think our players enjoyed it. I know I did. Thank you to the players, coaches and the fans for an incredible Cintas experience.

The Cintas was rockin and we beat the Defending National Champions. It is a day I will not soon forget. I hope we can look back on history as the day we ended the curse and turned the tide. Well done gentlemen.

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Thank you for your leadership.