Who sez the offseason is boring? Often silly, yes. But never boring.

First, we have a game on a boat, which we strongly and unmistakably insinuated was coming down the pipe last week. Heck, I even put in "Battleship, sunk" in the post too. Maybe we should create a premium subscription to Anonymous Eagle and charge y'all for our half-baked speculations and half-truths. Would you pay for that? Sadly, I think some of you would.

In other news, Juan is having surgery, Jamil is headed to Germany and Aki is soon to be walking in Memphis. But the biggest news was easily the reports of Tim Higgins' retirement. Now if only Jim Burr would have the same amount of decency to do the same thing.

Even the MU Athletics Department recognized Rubie's brilliant artwork. But more importantly, I inspire Fox 6 anchorman Ted Perry.

And, of course, even though it has nothing to do with them, Badger fans are a classy bunch.

Your vs. You're in rap form.

I wrote about some cool music.

Blah, Blah, Blah, Alison Brie.

These cakes will haunt your dreams.

Behold: the triple steal.

Hip hop for kids and it doesn't suck.

A stupid music writer gets the FJM treatment.

If you cared about that one guy from LFO.

If you're a parent, you'll probably enjoy Honest Toddler.

Marquette Links:
Memphis article on Aki Collins.
Trent Lockett: Of Love & Basketball.
If you care what Buzz makes, click here.
Cracked Sidewalks ranks the best of what's left in the NBA playoffs.
More details on the boat game.
Akoy Agau. 6'9" power forward? Yes, please.
Stevie Clark.

Random Music Video: Anders Osborne - Black Tar

No player news that we know of, so expect the big news in the coming days to be the schedule. We already know most of the marquee games. The Maui tournament, hosting the rodents of Madison and LSU. Figure there could be SEC/Big East game. Plus, most likely games with UWM and UWGB. Now I've heard rumblings of another game against a big time power conference opponent. Not sure if it's a home & home series or just a one off. So there you have it. I basically just told you nothing. Enjoy it.

RIP Bob Boozer.

RIP Robin Gibb.

Ex-Community showrunner, Dan Harmon, stuck it to his old bosses. My expectations for season 4 have been greatly diminished.

No words to describe this picture.

Battleship, sunk.

No kidding, send a friend a goat!

How about a 3 legged, beer drinking goat?

Babies don't give a sh*t about your precious schedule.

Someone, please go punch this guy.

What a disaster.

This is a catchy song.

She's a rainbow.

Lazy Sunday 2.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Fox Sports WI on Lockett.
NBC Sports: MU looking forward to the two Taylor's.
The Bradley Center should be getting some upgrades.
It will now be called the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
AND will get 18 Million in upgrades.
Big East meetings are going on in Florida.

Random Music Video: Walk The Moon. Damn obnoxious hipsters and their catchy tunes.

To recap, nothing happened last week.

Another MLB PED suspension has been turned over.

Rawk. The Toadies are back.

Don Nelson just graduated from college.

Watch PBS tonight.

This video made me smile. The British are funny.

Well done, NBC. But will Dan Harmon not return? Wait. It's moving to Friday night? Get bent NBC.

Not so nice job NBC - This looks terrible.

Bikini Hockey League? OK, I might watch hockey now.

100th Digital Short is saved by Natalie Portman of course.

Minor detail, comes back to life.

WTF?

No surprise this story comes from the South.

Marquette Basketball Links:
BTA takes a stab at new arena. Interesting split on the poll in that article.
Good luck to the new Big East Commissioner.
Boise State might be on the way out.
Louisville is dying to get out.
Transcript of Buzz on the radio last week.
This post is why we keep Rubie around.
Paint Touches: The best place DJO & Jae to land.
Joe Chapman had a huge game.
Transfers are an epidemic says coach who lost player.
Kyle Davis? Marquette is apparently interested.
Some 3 yr old kid wears a MU or UNC jersey all day long. And can dribble & shoot. you would think someone would have bothered to put video of the kid in the story. Honestly, I'm not even sure that story has a point.

Random Music Video: RIP Duck Dunn!

Your humble servant Admiral Ackbar, SJ filling in for Kyle today. For those new to the party, when I'm not running every single day, I write for Anonymous Eagle, Dadnabbit and Popdose. I'm sure Kyle is making me write this because I made him run every single day in the month of April.

Actually, the real reason I'm writing this is because last night was a Social Media night at Miller Park and your fearless leader was there. What exactly Social Media night? Since I'm painfully out of the loop, I'm not exactly sure. But I know lots of Brewers bloggers were there taking part. If you're even more curious, you can read through all those who participated last night by following this Twitter link.

As for the game? Yuck. This team was playing poorly before all the injuries, not it just seems they're going through the motions. Lifeless would be a pretty good term to describe the play of this team lately. I'm sitting around, patiently waiting for things to start going the teams way and it's just not happening. I'm far from throwing in the towel on this season, but I'm looking for signs of life, and I see nothing. At least the Cubs still suck. And the Astros. *glances at the standings* Oh, never mind.

Brewers Links:
Baseball Prospectus Hit List: The Brewers are bad.
The tall one, Todd Rosiak, writes about Gonzalez's injury.
Todd also blogged that we're stuck with Izturis for the foreseeable future. Guh.
At least Derek Lee is off the table.
Ryan Topp takes a look at other potential candidates.
If you're a sadist, read runnin' Ron's postgame comments.
JP also has your Stat of the Night.
JP also has your game recap.
JP also has your turning points.
Cincinnati Enquirer: Arroyo Stumps Brewers.
AP Game Recap.
What's luck got to do with it?
Craig Counsell is going to have a field named after him in Whitefolks Bay.
Today in Brewers history: Longest. Day. Ever.
Happy Birthday to Wily Peralta. He was born in 1989. Hot damn I'm old.

Tweet of the Day: Goes to the lovely & talented Badger Noonan.

Minor League Notes:
T-Rats: Swept the double header and have currently won 8 straight. The Rattlers haven't won eight straight since they did it twice in the 2003 season. They play an early game today at Noon. That makes it a Tuesday Afternoon game.
Sounds: Lost to the Albuquerque Isotopes. At 9-21, they have the worst record in the PCL.
Stars: Tyler Thornburg does it again.
Brevard County: Lost to Palm Beach.

Eric Ely compiled more on last nights' games.

News from around MLB:
36 years with Minnie Minoso.
The perils of rebuilding.
LaTroy Hawkins has been put on the DL.
Mota is blaming kids cough syrup.
The Nats GM has his undies in a bundle.

Now for the pop culture/non baseball related stuff to make you forget about how badly the Brewers are playing......

A cool story on why SB Nation is ahead of the curve.

RIP, Maurice Sendak. You have gone to visit where the wild things are!

Coolest time-lapse video you'll see all day.

Reason number 6,377,482 as to why Alison Brie is awesome.

Hey kids, don't pass out drunk in long grass.

Some guy from my home state of Nebraska changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The Beach Boys owned Jimmy Fallon last night.

Now this would make me care about politics in the US.

Marty Huggins has my vote.

Randomly selected video w/ a vague baseball reference: And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew. Also, read this - Too Sweet to Be Sour, Too Nice to Be Mean: Adam Yauch, 1964-2012. RIP MCA.



That's it, I'm off to become a real man.

A big tip of the hat to IWantFrys for the subject line.

Welcome aboard, Mr. Lockett. I love the fact that he went to Twitter to tell the world, and not let some 'insider' claim to have had the story first. The kid was pretty good at ASU. But, Arizona State was in the truly dreadful PAC-10. So how will that translate to Marquette and the Big East? I have no freaking idea. This all falls into the category of "In Buzz, We Trust." With the loss of DJO & Jae, the minutes are available for him. I know I feel a lot more comfortable heading into next season now than I did prior to his commitment.

Now we have one more scholarship to fill. Who wants it?

Remember Marquette players being issued a citation for being at a club underage, but not drinking? Made for a big story in the Milwaukee Journal. When Heisman candidate Montee Ball is issued a citation for trespassing, but not drinking? The JS regulates it being 'newsworthy' on page 9. Both stories should be non-stories. Just an interesting comparison.

Oh, looks like our Baghdad Bob commissioner is finally stepping down. (aka, forced to step down) The Big East has become Sid's house from Toy Story.

Great read: Too sweet to be sour, too nice to be mean. RIP MCA.

Lots of people went and saw The Avengers.

Poor Buck, the kids don't like him.

Suck it, Trebek.

Pizza cupcakes?

The curtain called Lord Albert's first HR.

Nightmare fuel.

I wrote about adult music I've been liking lately.

Then I wrote about why kids music is important.

Marquette Links:
Paint Touches: How Lockett fits.
Paint Touches: TJ is Taylor made for Buzz.
MU fan support is what brought Lockett.
Fox Sports AZ on Lockett.
Our SB Nation brothers, House of Sparky: Lockett leaves a big hole, on and off the court.
AP Story on Lockett.
NBC: Lockett lands at MU.
AZ Central snippet.
Durley has landed at TCU.

Random Music Video: Beastie Boys

Well, it was nice knowing you, Jamail. Best of luck. Brewtown Andy said it best: So Where Do We Go Now? Jamail is friendly reminder that recruiting services and "experts" aren't exactly "experts." This kid was world beater in high school and both Rivals and Scout were high on him. What did that get him in college? Bupkis. So if you want to hang your hat on every words these clowns have to say, go right ahead. Just don't be shocked when something they say turns out to be wrong.

As for the craziness with transferring and the iron-clad contracts that schools and the NCAA make the kids sign, Rubie suggests the kids take the power back. Part Two is here.

25 driving songs.

The Wiffle Ball is 60 years old.

A Hollywood reboot I'm actually interested in.

Movies that were ruined by their own marketing.

Batman mustache.

Whoa.

Well, duh.

I want these monkey shoes.

I interviewed a monkey last week.

Marquette Basketball Links:
From last week, our player reviews of Jae, DJO, Junior and Vander.
Paint Touches: Jae's path to the NBA.
Cracked Sidewalks: Maybe another JUCO?

Random Music Video: Gaslight Anthem

File under "Least Shocking News" category: Aaron Durley isn't walking through that door. I mean really, It sure wasn't coincidence that Tom Enlund wrote a story about how unimpressive he was his senior year. I mean, of all the recruits coming in, why did he do a story on Durley? Magically, four days later he's kicked to the curb. This one could be seen a million miles away.

Buzz: "Hey Tom, I burned IWB on that SMU thing. So, you want to write about one of our incoming recruits?"
Tom:"zzzzzzzzzzzzzz, huh, what? Oh, hi Buzz, you're still here."
Buzz: "I am. I want you to write about one of our incoming recruits"
Tom: "Sure I'd love too. I hear Taylor out of Chicago is great. Or the other Taylor. Or heck, I'd even want to talk to Ferguson kid."
Buzz: "No, I want to talk to Durley's coach about how well he's developed this senior season"
Tom: "zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, what? Who? Oh that guy, sure. Whatever Buzz. I'll just follow your orders. I'm not doing anything else."

Seriously, if you didn't see this coming, then there is no hope for you.

So Bo is so old and senile he doesn't understand the nuances of the transfer rules? Interesting. Did Badger fans really buy that excuse? He sure seemed to know the transfer rules with Ben Brust. Or Ian Markolf. Bo put teams on the restricted list so the kid would talk to him? Wow, what a great rapport he has with his players. Sounds like the kid was trying to reach out to him. All this story confirmed is that Bo, like a majority of college coaches, is a jackwagon. Added bonus was watching Badger fans trash this kid up and down. Classy bunch in Madison I tell you.

Old Milwaukee? Not any more. (Well said @teecycletim)

Meet Tuna Scrape, the seafood equivalent of Pink Slime.

Even from this angle, Alison Brie is still hot.

The dude from Mumford & Sons, out-kicked his coverage.

I give up, Hollywood.

This one-hit wonders list gets linkage because it includes Bran Van 3000.

Jesuit deep thought of the day: Life is not only about who we are but how we are.

Random Music Video: Good Old War

Thanks to Rubie for filling in and for all the kind thoughts last week; they were greatly appreciated. My mom's tumor was benign and she's already out of the hospital and at a rehab center. Thanks again.

Trent Lockwood Lockett, you say? Sign me up. Buzz visiting in Minnesota is a good sign. Who's the odd man out? Nobody knows. IF it is a current player, we won't know until at least the end of the semester. So it you're looking for an answer today, you're not going to get it. Reminder: players transferring is no big deal.

TUPAC IS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The CEO of Starbucks makes his coffee at home.

If you thought Rebecca Black was terrible, welcome to hell.

Remind me never to go to El Salvador.

What's worse than hipsters? Celebrity Hipsters.

Blah, blah, blah, blah, Alison Brie.

Natalie Portman doing sign language? Hawt.

Ian Eagle is awesome.

Who doesn't like CCOKC?

Saturday was terrible for Warrior Brad and me.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Tony Benford to SMU? Did SMU not ask Rob Jeter?
MU > the Bucks.
Sacrificing for the string.
Fox 6 did a feature on Lazar Hayward.
A Marquette Bruce Weber connection.
We've started our player reviews: Chris Otule and Juan Anderson.

Random Music Video: Trampled By Turtles

Rubie has a beautiful post written on the "Buzz to SMU" fiasco that will probably never see the light of day, unfortunately. I'm rarely right, so when I am, I like to point it out. First off, two weeks ago, I called message boards stupid, and then a 90+ page thread of Scoop proved my point. And then it turns out that scenario #1 I wrote last Monday was pretty much dead on. So remember kiddies: despite all the grammar errors and emphasis on boobs, I'm smarter than you think.

So, one last time, here's the CliffsNotes version of what happened:

1. Power play by Buzz: after 3+ years of no boss, Buzz doesn't like that he actually has somebody to answer to. Knowing no legit national outlet will get worked up over SMU, he has to go to his local lapdog.
2. The flames were then irresponsibly fanned by IWB. Doing exactly what Buzz wanted.
3. Larry Williams, the lone adult, quickly and abruptly ends the "rumor" and the power play.

I talked to several members of the media and they basically said the same thing about IWB's post from last Sunday: "We all know Buzz wrote that story for him." So is Ganzer a big enough rube to get played like that? Or did he know he was getting played and decided to go along with it anyway? Legitimate members of the media decided it was a non-story, so Buzz hand-picked a "reporter" to give the story some legs. It's a pretty smart move by Buzz; he knows people still fawn over what IWB says, regardless of whether it's actually got any merit.

And don't even get me started on the letter writing campaign. I have a pretty good idea where that got started, too.

Always remember: Buzz is no dummy. He's played the dumb hillbilly for a couple years now, but he knows exactly what he's doing. He's no different than and just as egotistical as any college basketball coach out there. I'm happy to have him as our coach, I just don't buy into the schtick he sells to the media.

I wouldn't have a problem is Community killed off Chevy.

THIS.

I wrote about some music I like.

Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me.

They find this stuff appealing. I have every right to be scared.

Don't burn your food. It could kill you.

Sadly, I remember this terrible cartoon.

Sofa King Gross.

MY EYES.

Marquette Basketball Links:
CNN had a nice story on the team's commitment to academics.
Cracked Sidewalks: Replacing DJaeO isn't going to be easy.
Jae made the most of his All-Star invite.
A list of kids transferring, so far.
THIS.
Creighton is looking good for next year.

Random Music Video: For fans of Hot Chip/New Order. Or Hipster Parents - The Pop Ups.

Well, it didn't take long for the Super Silly Season^TM to begin. Here are my half-baked thoughts on Buzz's latest spin on the coaching carousel:

Scenario 1: Just like previous years, Buzz, despite his oft-repeated mantra of "it's not about the money," does, in fact, want more money. So he's just following the same scenario that he's done every offseason while at Marquette. I don't blame him, honestly. If you could leverage an extra $500,000 out of your bosses, wouldn't you, too? Buzz has two buddies in the 'media' -- one local, one national -- and he tells them he's 'seriously' looking at SMU. So Goodman and Ganzer took to the interwebs to help their pal Buzz out. Heck, for Ganzer it's almost too perfect: he's got a new website that looks like it was built in 1998 and he needs the pub for his site to start making money. It's a win-win for each of them.

Scenario 2: Buzz didn't have a boss the previous three years, Steve Cottingham's title notwithstanding. Now he's finally being held accountable by someone, i.e. Athletic Director Larry Williams. Buzz doesn't like not being in control of everything anymore. If he's looking to find that freedom he no longer has at Marquette, his best bet is to find it a school more concerned about football.

Scenario 3: Buzz is indeed burned out at Marquette. He's tired of defending his players getting in trouble, tired of the media constantly hammering on how he is (or isn't) holding his players accountable. But if he honestly thinks the media is going to be kinder to him in Dallas, with the kind of money that SMU is reportedly willing to give him, he's dumber then he pretends to be.

So which scenario do you think it is? My take: Scenario 1 with a bit of 2 mixed in. It's the same song and dance we've see before out of Buzz. Plus, he wants the current administration to show him some love by throwing him some extra dough. Regardless of his public protestations about the kids or Marquette being first priority, Buzz's ego needs to be pandered to, pure and simple.

Wait: now Seth Greenberg is the leading candidate for the SMU job? Like I said, Super Silly Season^TM is here.

The NCAA got its wish with no Cinderellas in the Final Four. Besides all being from a BCS conference, what else do all these teams in common? Big men. Each of these teams has a dominant 5: Davis, Sullinger, Robinson and Dieng. What's that mean for MU? Let's hope Otule and Gardner get healthy this offseason.

Gallagher will be dead soon.

Admit it, you miss Tevin Campbell.

Doctor Who fans, control yourself.

Parents, you've been warned.

Wow, Jerry Lee Lewis.

Please let something go wrong.

Batman got pulled over by the cops.

Marquette Links:
Goodman's story.
Even Andy Katz would be shocked if Buzz went to SMU.
Jimmy Butler's teammates were not kind to him after MU lost to Florida.
Reflecting on the final game and season.

Random Music Video: Money Money Money

It was right there for the taking, they just didn't grab it. I think 9 times out of 10 Marquette wins that game. For the sake of brevity, Mr Kensington makes a lot of good points that I was going to make in his dejection post. So just read that.

The refs were about as wretched as we've seen all year. It was the only game this season Marquette didn’t get to the bonus in the first half. They're far from the reason MU lost, but when you need things to go your way, they were of no help.

It wasn't just DJO and Jae being cold. It was Davante 2-7, Vander 1-8, Junior 0-5. Everyone played an equal role in the loss.

In the end, it was a very, very good season. Not great. Making the Elite Eight would have made the season great. Losing to Florida doesn't change that it was a good season.

This should make you feel pretty good too.

Hangover 3? Keep beating that dead horse Hollywood.

Johnny Depp and one of the Olsen twins.

This 10 year old girl thinks you're worthless and weak.

Dark Knight rises trailer, done with LEGOS.

THIRD grade. SMH.

Parents are starting to regret what they name their kids.

Nuns vs. strippers.

Have I mentioned my love for Karine Vanasse? Here's why. I won't lie, she's giving Alison Brie a run for her money.

Marquette Basketball Links:
It's all about family.
Paint Touches: The agony of one final defeat.
Cracked Sidewalks: Cold shooting ends season.
ESPN Rapid Reaction.
AP game recap.
Watch DJO's sick shot, that didn't count.
JS: Poor shooting dooms Marquette.

Random Music Video: Hall & Oates - Missed Opportunities

Florida is evil and must be destroyed.

Enough of the trivial nonsense. It's gameday. KenPom has the game down to 52% win probability for Florida. So in other words, it's still a toss up. However, this is encouraging about tonight's game. I don't feel any more confident then I did against BYU or Murray State. This game should be a tight one from start to finish.

Want to know what the enemy is up to? Check out Alligator Army.

I did it backhandedly the other day, but BTA gives you a more heartfelt thanks.

Oh, Hollywood.

I already have a tattoo. I don't need one that vibrates.

Fake and Fatal movie sports.

Very clever.

Twitter turned 6 years old.

Teenagers are still stupid.

Reebok wasn't too smart with this campaign.

Must Read: The "Don't Worry About" section of this letter that F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote to his daughter is FANTASTIC.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Buzz hit a half court shot yesterday.
Lori Nickel does what she does best: feature story on Buzz.
GoMarquette has a preview.
CBS: Sooner or later, Buzz will reach the Final Four.
USA Today: Jae and DJO senior leaders.
NBC: Why Jae is so valuable against Florida.
ESPN: Marquette vs. Florida preview.
Marquette Tribune: Hoping to take bite out of Gators.
Paint Touches: Looks and feels like 2003.
Sporting News: MU-UF preview.
Florida has too much talent for Marquette.
Breaking news: College Kids In Bars.
Buzz is hobnobbing with the big boys.
Grantland uses fuzzy math and has Marquette in the title game.
Jae is getting a feature on CBS tonight.
Billy Donovan has high praise for Jae.
Get ready for a blistering pace.
Despite late season slumps, MU and UF keep moving on.
Marquette expecting potent UF offense.
For those of you who like to gamble.
Gators: Hey! We're tough too!
Gators defense will be the key.
More on Duane Wilson's commit.
Marquette poses problems for the Gators.
Buzz doesn't have much pressure.
Wesley Matthews had a sick assist last night.
Number one in Social Media Madness.
Selective headline writing!

Random Music Video: AC/DC

The silly season arrived early yesterday. Usually stories like this happen during the offseason, not at the height of March Madness. How big of a story is it? About as big as you make it out to be. Nothing more, nothing less. If you think it's a high crime, that's your choice. If you think it's no big deal, that's your choice. Is it a dumb story? Yes. Is the timing awful? Yes.

Not to defend Don Walker [Rubie sez: and you can't, because even by the low standards of the Journal Sentinel, what Walker's doing is pathetic], but he put in the request for information weeks ago and just was given the info yesterday. Is he not supposed to run the story? [Rubie sez: He can run it if he wants. Treating it like it's a murder investigation and calling the FORKING ALDERMAN for comment is a bit much, though.] I'm guessing his boss/editor in dire need of pageviews told him to run with the story. It doesn't make it less stupid. But IF the players hadn't been previously in trouble, this would be a non-story. [Rubie sez: no, it's a non-story regardless.]

Lastly, why did the Milwaukee Police Department wait 6-7 weeks to issue tickets? [Rubie sez: because it's the Milwaukee Police Department.] And why didn't the club get tickets and have its license approved just days ago?

[Last "Rubie sez" of this post: The Admiral asked me to link to Walker's new "report" this morning, about DJO being disciplined by the school for being at the same club as his underage teammates. I'm not going to do that. If you want to watch a formerly reputable journalist sell his soul for pageviews, fine by me. But I'm not going to lead you there.]

The return of Community for a fourth season is looking good.

The new meme of tiny hands is pretty amusing.

Woah, Cousin Oliver.

One-armed pole dancer? One-armed pole dancer.

Is Starbucks good for your community?

Doctor Who fans who are parents: step up your game, the bar has been raised.

Marquette Basketball Links:
OH NOES! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Mike Hunt says keep it in perspective.
Phoenix's mayor is in our corner.
Washington Post: Marquette is Speed, Power, Toughness.
AP: Williams has Marquette Buzzing.
Paint Touches clears the air.
ESPN: Marquette one of the most dangerous teams left.
Zags predicts Florida over Marquette.
Sweet 16 Haikus.
Marquette is tough.
MU and UW still dancing.
AP: Florida/Marquette one of the best games.
Meet Duane Wilson.
Buzz was on the radio talking about the win.


Random Music Video: M83

First off, thanks for visiting Anonymous Eagle for your Marquette Basketball web reading. Our traffic has been ridiculous over the past couple months. It's makes those $7 checks every 6 months totally worth it.

Seriously though, considering that Marquette fans, for whatever reason, flock more towards message boards over blogs, it makes the spike in traffic all that more special. Message boards are like an extension of the comments on JSOnline. They are lowest common denominator. Don't get me wrong, there are some good posters, but it always delves into a pissing contest between people. As for the blogs, we will always be second fiddle to Cracked Sidewalks, they're the king. We're just lucky to hang near them.

So back to my original point, thanks for reading, we really appreciate it.

100 photos of cheerleaders from the NCAA Tournament.

How did the pundits do compared to your bracket?

An 'interview' with Kermit & Miss Piggy.

Blues Traveler is now covering Sublime. At least it's not the Spin Doctors.

Worst. Father. Ever.

Shouldn't the Irish be doing this, not Greece?

I want to go to there.

This is a year old and new to me, but damn it's perfect. (via reddit)

Least shocking news of the day.

Green Arrow? Not sold yet.

Ackbar doesn't believe in high fashion.

Marquette Basketball Links:
The team gets a send off at 1:30 today.
Buzz will be on PTI this afternoon.
All hail, the return of Todd Rosiak!
Buzz & his cast of misfits.
Paint Touches: A look at those 7 minutes that changed the season.
Marquette matches up pretty well with Florida.
Junior leads the way.
More love for Buzz on his locker room chat after the Murray State game.
Great coaches on each team in the West Region.
Spartans, Gators make the West great.
Pete Gillen: Marquette over Florida, MSU over Marquette.
Cinesport Video: Steve Taylor a perfect fit for Marquette.
People are buying up Sweet 16 shirts.

Random Music Video: The One AM Radio

Back to back Sweet Sixteens for the first time since 1976 and 1977. When was the last time we played Florida? During the 1976 and 1977 season. When was I born? The 1976 season. That's right kids, I'm older than you.

9:17pm on a school night for the next game? That is waaaay past my bedtime. The broadcast team is Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Len Elmore and Marty Snider. Meh. Len Elmore is awful. But we knew that already.

For those of you scoring at home, KenPom has Florida with a 53% chance of winning the game. So in other words, it is a toss up.

Anybody got a spare $1,049 laying around? I promise I'll never pay you back.

Fourteen of the Sweet 16 teams are from power conferences. This should come as no surprise, as many of the first round games had mid-major vs mid-major. Just like in football, the NCAA is all about protecting the BCS schools.

OK, UW-GB & UWM, time to step up your game: four teams from the god-awful state of Ohio are in the Sweet Sixteen.

Syracuse vs. Wisconsin? Yeeesh, impossible to root for either one of those teams. How about a slow gas leak in the arena? That's probably our best bet. Weird. I agree with Jay Cutler. And I could watch this filthy crossover all day long. Hilarious.

A look at the original cast of 21 Jump Street.

Worried about Milwaukee's downtown? Indy had a worse Saturday night.

That's a pretty good photoshop.

Mother's Day should be interesting.

Those aren't pillows, it's a freaking bear.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Watch video of Buzz talking to the team in the locker room after the game.
Watch the postgame press conference, it's worth it.
A boatload of photos from the weekend.
Cracked Sidewalks: Jamil was great, Florida stands in the way, Jae is second best.
Paint Touches: Mayo delivers, plus a ton of locker room video.
NY Post: Never a dull moment with Buzz.
BTA's MAN UP! game recap.
Top social media trending team? Marquette.
Sweet 16 shirts are for sale.
CBS's Gary Parrish still has MU in the Final Four.
LA Times: Marquette needs to bring their own brats to Arizona.
AP game recap.
Winners and losers from the weekend.
Wayne Larrivee likes Marquette's chances.
Badger state flexes its March muscle.
Sporting News: Gators believe they're tough enough.
NCAA a place for the big boys.

Random Music Video: Toto - Hold The Line

4:15 Saturday, bring on the Racers. Not these Racers though. Who's driving to Louisville?

How are you doing in the Anonymous Eagle Bracket? I'm tied with Rubie.

Thursday Games Notes:
Asheville got hosed.
Wisco, as they should, won the easiest 4 seed game.
So long WVU and Kevin Jones was terrible.
Damn you VCU.
Woah, Smarmy Tom won a first round game.
Thanks for not even showing up UConn.

These StormTroopers photos made me smile.

Hollywood is Out. Of. Ideas.

Zelda Theme song played on a harps. By twins.

Man, all kinds of athletes are cheating.

Something, something, Kate Upton.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Go Marquette has all your audio, video, stats, etc.
BTA's game recap.
Paint Touches scouts Murray State.
Cracked Sidewalks Gardner & Mayo help out.
Buzz is still fond of Colorado State.
Jeff Goodman: Marquette expecting hostility.
Video of Jae with ESPN after the game.
Enlund's game recap posted at Boston.com
Not digging this LaRussa friendship stuff.
Mayo gets his stroke back.
For awhile, the front of the ESPN college b-ball page.
Salt Lake Tribune: No Comeback for Cougars.
Lack of Jimmer hurt BYU.
Slow start doomed BYU.
AP game recap.
How any work was done yesterday is beyond me.

Random Music Video: The Pogues

BYU is evil, must be destroyed.

The next four days are the most glorious time of year. I can assure you by 11:16 this morning, my bracket will be busted. March Madness is a crap shoot. March Madness defies logic. So no matter what happens over the next couple of days, I will view this season as a success. But I sure as hell hope I'm celebrating St. Patrick's Day with another trip to the Sweet 16.

As for the brackets. I, um, picked Vandy to win it all. Am I a moron?

Aaron Rodgers called out Steve Novak.

Streets Ahead! (7pm tonight on NBC)

Kids these days.

For Dr Who fans who are single.

Teenagers are stupid. x2.

If you're a parent, don't buy Rockabye CDs.

Glenn Frey has fallen on hard times.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Photos from yesterdays practice.
Cracked Sidewalks: Marquette has the edge at every position.
Paint Touches recaps media day.
Best Case / Worst Case scenario.
BYU is confident.
Vander makes a "best names" list of the tournament.
Jae hates Milwaukee weather.
Will BYU come back to earth?
Buzz & BYU's coach are good friends.
A Tom Enlund story, not behind the JS paywall.
ESPN what to watch.
Remembering the wit & wisdom of Al McGuire.
Same Ol' Buzz. (scroll down)

Random Music Video: Gaelic Storm - The One

I wrote both of these down last night and was planning on deleting one. I've opted to keep both here.

Purdue, Marshall, Hofstra, Manhattan, Siena, Loyola MD and Fairfield. Who are they? Those are teams that beat Iona this season. I'm supposed to be worried? Iona's best win? Saint Joseph's.

Utah St, Wisconsin, Baylor, St. Mary's, and Gonzaga x2. Who are they? Those are teams that beat BYU this season. I'm supposed to be worried? Best win? Virginia Tech.

After looking at those two, I would have taken Iona in a heartbeat. I'm supposed to worry about these two teams? Murray State? That's a different ballgame.

Jesuits > Mormons. Remember that.

I wish I would have known about this beer run sooner.

Guinness is awesome.

Don't be one of these people on Saturday.

Pizza from hell?

Since I'm from Omaha, $h*t People From Omaha Say.

Flinstones return blech.

Community returns tomorrow night.

Tim Dillard is awesome.

The Muppets have gone dark.

Bye, bye Encyclopedia Britannica.

Basketball Links:
Warrior Brad recaps his trip to the BET.
Jae getting some CBS accolades.
Has Todd Mayo hit the wall?
Marquette: Undersized and uptempo.
Map of all the miles traveled.
Marquette = Big Spender.
For those of you who gamble.
This is why refs suck.
Upset picks that don't include Marquette.
Syracuse is going to be such a non-factor in the ACC in 3 years after the NCAA (hopefully) demolishes them.
March Madness based on graduation rates.
Advice for your bracket.
Rob Jeter to Nebraska?

Random Music Video: Young Dubliners

As Tom Petty put it, the waiting is the hardest part.

The best of Gus Johnson during March Madness.

This could help save Dunder Mifflin. (h/t @Mjwizzy)

McDonald's, you are awful.

Two spectacular reasons to watch SNL on April 7th.

Garbage Pail Kids? Oh, come on now.

Community meets Law & Order.

Strippers saved a Little League team.

30 awesome years for They Might Be Giants.

This would have been a fantastic movie.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Seriously, I had a bunch of links yesterday.
NY Times: Jae sees challenge in winning award.
The Wild, Wild West Region.
And how much goes to the players? Not a cent.
NY Times: Loss to Louisville puts MU under the radar.
Marquette plays the waiting game.
CBS podcast correctly points out how Marquette was unfairly treated with the play-in game.
Paint Touches: What the pundits are saying on Twitter.
Join the AE bracket challenge!
Katz & Gottlieb breakdown the West Region.
How did Marquette get to March Madness?
If you care, we are ranked 11th.
Who is the most valuable college basketball team?

Random Music Video: Lumineers - Ho Hey

It's finally here. March Madness. Bring on the........awwwww hell, they're gonna make us wait until Tuesday night? What the hell. Get bent, NCAA.

No matter the team, we've got Verne & Raftery calling the game. That. Is. Awesome. Tip off comes Thursday afternoon, after the conclusion of the Murray State/Colorado State game.

Want to join the Anonymous Eagle bracket challenge? Go here. Group# 94604 Password: buzz. Enjoy the next 4 days when your bracket is still completely clean.

VCU vs Wichita St? SLU vs Memphis? Way to make the mid-majors eat their own. Fans want David vs. Goliath. Get bent, NCAA.

I once made a bracket by always picking the highest ranked KenPom team. I did no better than I normally do with my picks. It's a crapshoot and yet every year I hand over my money to somebody else.

Random Useless Fact: All 8 teams in the 2009 Old Spice Classic received bids to this year's NCAA tournament - 3 Baylor, 3 Marquette, 3 Florida State, 4 Michigan, 8 Creighton, 9 Alabama, 10 Xavier, 14 Iona.

Jay Bilas: Baller.

Donut Tacos? Yes please.

I wasted my youth.

John Carter bombed.

The Shins were great on SNL.

Don't piss off the garbage man.

I might need to get this shirt.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Get bent, Gene Hayes of West Allis.
Dear rest of the Big East, suck it.
Marquette is in the Kout final 4. Beat Harvard!
AP story on MU and UW making the tourney.
Cracked Sidewalks crunches the numbers.
Paint Touches has lots of quotes.
BYU is getting ready for Iona.
Iona is happy to be here.
Iona even being in the tourney is a joke.
USA Today: Williams gets the most out of his lineup.
USA Today: Marquette, Missouri could be a thing of beauty.
Luke Winn likes Marquette.
CBS: Marquette, Missouri would light up the scoreboard.
Matt Norlander: Writes on the West Regional and doesn't mention Jae or Marquette.
Charlotte Observer: Favor the favorites.
Boston.com: Marquette is heading to Phoenix.
Yahoo: West Region breakdown.
Midwest Sports Fans Bracket predictions.
SF Gate: Quick & athletic, but not consistent enough.
Washington Post: Murray State over Marquette.
NorthJersey: Marquette has the toughest route.
Sun-Times: Three cheers for Marquette's seeding.
Myron Medcalf: Iona will win two games.
ESPN: Marquette to the Elite Eight?
NY Daily News: Marquette-Murray State would be a great game.
Sporting News: West Region breakdown.
ESPN: Avoid teams that lost conference tourney openers. Example, Marquette.
CBS: Marquette causes matchup issues all over the floor.
Hoops World Preview.
LA Times: Marquette is always dangerous.
CBS Sports: Missouri over Marquette.
ESPN: Crowder can flat out play.
Philly.com: West Regional recap.

Random Music Video: 311. Yesterday was 3-11 day and they played for like 10 hours in Vegas. Setlist one, setlist two. This song drags for the first 3 minutes, but hot damn, it kills for the final 1:20.

Well, sadly my plans for tonight and tomorrow took an abrupt turn last night.

You simply can't be giving easy baskets to a team as offensively inept as Louisville.

Junior, Junior, Junior. What the hell was that? Vander, 6 turnovers. DJO, 6 turnovers. And that's pretty much the ball game. I know Buzz tried to direct some of the blame on to himself, but that's coach speak. Those turnovers were brutal last night. I thought the Cincinnati game was the wake up call the team needed. Guess not. Last night was an anomaly. I least I sure hope it was.

Who thinks we're still a 3 seed? I do. Obviously I lot can change between now and Sunday, but we're still currently sitting as the top 3 seed.

Poor Warrior Brad, he's now stuck in NYC for the next couple days dealing with annoying fanbases. Maybe it's the AE curse. Last time I went to the Big East Tournament, I saw them lose on the first day I was there.

I really hope MU isn't playing when Community returns.

More Alison Brie 'news'

Great news people, Ron Swanson is now on Twitter.

Milwaukee, leave the ducks alone.

More on the Olive Garden lady from North Dakota.

Idiot criminal, in Florida? How surprising.

Tubas are in high demand.

The Lone Ranger movie? Um, not looking good.

Set your DVR for April 19th.

An odd William Shatner story with odd photos.

Marquette Links:
What. The. Hell. - Mr. Kensington's recap.
A rare good blog post from Ton Enlund.
Jae, DJO and Buzz postgame.
Still looking good on the S-Curve.
Louisville fans are happy.
NY Times game story.
Still at #17 in Ken Pom ratings.
AP game story.
Louisville newspaper game recap.
Enlund's game story.
College Basketball attendance drop.
A pretty cool time lapse video of the Bradley Center on Saturday.

Random Music Video: Childish Gambino

Here are some some random thoughts/links, while I learn how to play baseball.

Sorry kids, Kyle is taking the next couple of days off. So you are stuck with my incoherent ramblings, but just for today. For those late to the party I'm Admiral Ackbar, S.J. from Anonymous Eagle. I also occasionally write at Popdose.com and Dadnabbit.com. My goal is to lower the bar to a point where everyone else who writes a Frosty Mug post earns a Pulitzer. Oddly enough, the last time I wrote for BrewCrewBall was March 8th, 2011. The other time was when we discussed the Dave Bush Experience. All apologies in adavance, my brain is in March Madness mode.

Corey Hart was walking around in crutches yesterday. Since he's also a Doctor and a psychic, he knew he'd blow his knee out in the next month if he didn't have surgery. He read all about it on WebMD.

NoahJ has the game recap from yesterday. Read it simply for the Win Expectancy Graph. Pretty much sums up my thoughts on the game. The once dormant, for all of three days, offense has finally come alive. You had to expect Aoki would make the most of his opportunity with Corey Hart out and he did exactly that. Not a great line, but encouraging: 2-4 with a BB. What is the expected day Hart moves to 1B to take over for Gamel and Aoki is our everyday RF? May 15th? How long of a leash is Gamel going to get?

Adam McCalvy writes about the steady handed Alex Gonzalez.

Manny Parra tells Haudricourt that he was optimistic about how he pitched.

Here is today's starting line up.

In Timber Rattler news, Chris Mehring reminds me individual game tickets go on sale Saturday @ 10am. Plus, annual rummaged sale at stadium from 10am-3pm.

Brewers Links:
Beat writer Todd Rosiak answered questions yesterday at JSOnline.
Brewer Nation look at #29 Edwin Maysonet.
Ryan Topp wonders if 2012 will be a breakout season for Gallardo.
We should see Rickie Weeks playing defense today.
Mat Gamel from AZ Central: I'm not Prince.
Redlegs Review previews the Brewers.
Fox6: Runnin' Ron does not expect a sophomore slump.
Peanuts & Cracker Jack bring you Aoki's high leg kick.
AP Recap of the game.
Aramis is expecting to produce. As is every single MLB player.
More Than A Fan previews the Brewers. (except they have Alex Rodriguez playing SS)
If you like betting odds and pop up ads, this link is for you.
Roste Beefe (WTF?) thinks the Brewers will win it all.

Around the MLB:
Rob Neyer says more big changes are coming for MLB.
Wezen Ball digs deep into the burning question of 1967.
Mariners say so long to former Brewers prospect Angel Salome.
Marlins team president, didn't hold back.
What the Batboy saw.
Yu Darvish brings the heat.
Adam LaRoche is ready for his comeback.
Win Remmerswaal is a great name. And today is the former Red Sox birthday.
Adele is everywhere.

Pop culture links:
Super Morrissey Brothers.
Even birds love Bluegrass music.
Two words: Pork Donuts.
This is why North Dakota is awful. (h/t Chris Mehring)
Mad props to Topher Grace.

I'm pretty sure I've missed some things, if so, just drop the links in the comments.

Random Music Video: Ash - Burn Baby Burn. I know this is a baseball blog, but it's March Madness time.

Bring on Slick Rick and the Ville! Louisville is evil, must be destroyed. That photo is almost too easy to caption. Have at it in the comments.

I like the match up against Louisville. We handled them at home when they weren't at full strength. I think the red birds being at full power might keep it interesting for awhile, but in the end I fully expect the better team to win.

See ya later West Virginia! Take your couch burning ways to the Big 12. You'll fit in perfect with the delusional Texas fans. Two of the three departing schools have been eliminated. Time for Cuse to go down.

Watch this gif of Jae Crowder. Mesmerizing.

Things We Learned From the Big East Tournament Yesterday:
SunDolls may not be the only good thing at USF.
POY candidates aren't supposed to disappear for 10 minutes.
Buzz is awesome and helped out a kid last night.
Georgetown remembered how to play defense and sent Pitt packing.
Nova's dance team is, well, Warrior Brad said it best.
UConn can't do it again, can they?

Two words: Pork Donuts.

Two more words:Paper Cleavage.

Yuuuuuuup.

Mad props to Topher Grace.

This video will haunt your dreams.

This is why North Dakota is awful.

Even birds like bluegrass music.

Something, something, Alison Brie.

And this looks painful.

First it's birth control, now it's movie popcorn. (Note: this is not a political statement of any kind. Just a lame attempt at a joke.)

I fear for when my daughter becomes a teenager.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Dear West Virginia: THIS. Love, MU Nation and anyone with a full set of teeth.
They may have a late game, but the boys were up early for shoot around.
Hard work pays off for Crowder.
Golden Eagles ready for the post season.
Goodbye Pitt, Goodbye Cuse.
AP Game preview.
Marquette brings Midwest flavor to NYC.
Dear Syracuse, enjoy your new home in the ACC ... while on probation.
Marquette is a dark-horse national championship contender.
OH, HAI TEMPLE, welcome to the club.
It's about getting to the foul line.
Crowder looks like Predator had a baby with another Predator.
AP Story on Jae's award winning Tuesday.
OnMilwaukee asks, why does nobody care?

Random Music Video: Urban Dance Squad.

Quick programming note to the Coffee's seven readers. We'll have a Morning Coffee on Thursday and Friday this week.

I understand the love for the student section. The chant at the start of the game was fantastic. It helped add to a great atmosphere for the game. A unique chant that you won't see anywhere else. BUT…..Why on earth did it take until the FINAL home game of the season to make it happen? I lived thru the Mike Deane era. You kids have no idea how good you have it. Show that type of enthusiasm all season long.

Undefeated at home in Big East play and 15-1 at home overall. Best finish in the Big East and most wins ever in the Big East. This team was something special. Thankfully, it's not over yet.

I think MU's chance at the 2 seed are pretty slim. Based on the S-Curve, I'd be shocked if we jumped into the #2 slot. Even if we win the Big East Tournament, it would be very hard for the committee to put us in the 2 line. Unless one of the teams ahead of us has a disastrous conference tournament. But even then, it looks doubtful. So just expect the 3 seed next Sunday and you won't be let down. Listen, I just want the regional in Omaha so I can go home for a couple days.

Things look good for more Community.

Keep beating that dead horse KISS.

Parents, stop whining about The Lorax.

This.

Nerds, open up your wallets.

Con Air 2? Make it happen Hollywood.

Dueling reviews of the new Springsteen album.

LOVE, Love.

Yep, the same fans who cheered for Barry Bonds.

This may be the first time Lindsay Lohan had trouble doing lines.

Digging this band called The Honey Brothers. DESPITE having that loser from Entourage in the band.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Mike Miller looks pretty smart.
Vote for Jae.
SI: Nobody is playing better than Jae.
ESPN Big East Power Rankings.
More Steve Novak NY Times love.
Jae & DJO First Team Big East. POY will be announced between sessions tomorrow.
What Buzz, DJO and Jae said after the game.
Seth Davis got coaches to praise MU and rip UW.
If you missed Rubie's chat w/ Casual Hoya, it's hilarious.
BTA's recap.
Casual Hoya recap.
Washington Post recap.
Lots of ESPN love here.
Big East is still paying for a fumble.
Bog East Coast Bias Awards: Player, coach. Part two: Disappointment & surprise.
No love for MU here.
A look at the balls used on home courts.

Random Music Video: Madness - One Step Beyond.

As I stated 2 weeks ago, Marquette could get a double bye by going 3-2. Thanks to USF, it's now official. Thanks Bulls! They have the SunDolls, so does this count as repaying the favor? I had no idea there were sequins in the Marquette lettering. The question regarding the double seeding is: What seed do we want? Looking at the current standings, I think #3 or #4 looks more appealing than #2. What says you?

Of course, the double bye and a potential 2 seed in the NCAA tournament should be the lead topics today. Unfortunately, A Ridiculous Set of Circumstances is still the topic du jour. Is Buzz slightly overreacting based on what happened last year? Maybe. But I'd rather have my coach doing something, rather then nothing at all. It's foolish for some people to try and compare this team to the likes of Cincinnati. Nobody has punched a horse and Buzz's kids are graduating.

Didn't Buzz know that 'Country Roads' is to Morgantown as 'Jump Around' is to Madison? Those hillbillies own the rights to that song and nobody else is allowed to use it. It's true, Tom Oates told me so. I know I'd take my dancing coach any day over a coach who doesn't know how to lose w/ grace and dignity. Or this coach. Or this coach. Or this coach. Yeah, I'll take Buzz dancing after every single game. No reason for Buzz to apologize.

Milla has still got it.

Angelina's right leg needs to eat a sammich.

Dean Pelton won an Oscar! Related, Alexander Payne went to my high school. My high school has won more Oscars than your high school.

Mister Rogers was the best neighbor ever. (old post but a good one. He died 9 years ago today)

The implausibility of the Death Star's trash compactor.

I want this Evil Dead figurine.

A "best of" on the 90's and no 311? SHAME.

The Boss is taking over Fallon this week.

A look back at some crap music from the 90s.

Seth Rogan probably would have been a better Oscar host.

Parents, your young kids should like Pancake Smackdown.

Who knew Mardi Gras was an insurance fraud hot bed?

Marquette Basketball Links:
If you haven't read the story on Buzz, shame on you.
Warror Brad's game recap.
Seth Davis has Marquette at #8 in his ballot.
Goodman & Parrish have MU at #9.
Midwest Sports Fans: Marquette #8.
CBS Gary Parrish: Buzz wins at WVU, dances to Country Roads.
Huggins doesn't care for his team.
Hold the meat, bring the Mayo!
Loss to MU helped Cinci refocus.
AP recap.
Steve Novak made the New York Times.
Jae Crowder is not the second best player in the country.

Random Music Video: Really, what song were you expecting?

It's Jae Crowder's world, he just lets us live in it.

As someone who attended Marquette during the Mike Deane area, I hope you sit back and enjoy how good this team is and how fun they are to watch. Hell, anyone under the age of 30 has been spoiled by the success of this team over the past 10 years. They seemed on a mission Saturday and UConn looked lost. The difference in team speed was ridiculous. UConn looked gassed with 5 minutes left to go in the first half.

Here are the Big East standings. Still sitting tied w/ Notre Dame. Stupid Villanova. A single bye is guaranteed, but I still think that 13-5 should be enough for a double bye. Go 2-2 over the final four games and things should be looking pretty good.

I'm guessing despite the teams who lost in front of them this weekend, Marquette won't crack the Top 10 this week. The fact that this team, despite losing Otule and Gardner, is potentially a 3 seed in the NCAA tournament is a testament to Buzz's coaching skills. Now, just don't sh*t the bed against Rutgers and we'll be good. I would also like a win again West Virginia. Give Huggins and company a nice parting gift.

Scary Thought: This team next year without DJO and Jae.

OH SO YOU LIVE IN STRAZ?

RIP, Frank.

Annoyed by e--mail? Blame V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai.

$80 and worth every penny.

Everybody dance now.

Women. Are. Crazy. There is no debate.

Well said, The Simpsons.

Why is there never a "both, at the same time" option?

I did an interview w/ Dan Zanes of the Del Fuegos.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Novak-Mania is running wild.
Must Read: What Would Al Do?
Time to take Marquette seriously for a Final Four run.
BTA's game recap.
Marquette was Jaemazing.
Cracked Sidewalks: DJO & Jae need a third wheel.
Sitting at #12 in the Goodman, Parrish Top 25.
Transfer keeps MU rolling.
UConn Blog: Where do we go from here?
UConn responds to punches with pillows.
Huskies out run, out gunned.
Big East Coast Bias recap.
AP recap.
SB Nation recap.
Don't be shy next National Marquette Day.

Random music video: The Lumineers - Ho Hey

Five games left. That's it. Then the second season begins. Even if this team goes 3-2 over the final 5 I still think they have a pretty good shot of getting its first ever double bye in the Big East tournament.

How amazing is this team? Down 12 points after the first 5 minutes, only to be leading by 12 at halftime? That has to be pretty close to the largest point swing in a half, right? I won't lie, I yelled at those people who complain about the slow starts, but I was annoyed like the rest of you on Saturday. 16-4? How on earth do you allow that to happen at home?

Give Buzz some credit. Few teams in the country could lose their starting center, go 10-4, then lose your back up center and go 3-1 in the next 4 games. Buzz's mantra of having players that are "switchables" has saved what is turning out to be a really special season.

Random Stat: Derrick Wilson played 4 minutes. He had 3 steals.

How the Memphis to Big East deal went down.

Who is Bon Inver?

Who is Paul McCartney?

Grohl nailed it.

Women be crazy.

Emma Watson is not ugly.

Danny Pudi & a Golden Eagle.

Holy Kate Upton hotness. (some bosses might not appreciate those pics on a work computer)

WTH was this?

If you like singer/songwriter stuff, you can win a CD from Chris Trapper.

Marquette Basketball Links:
BrewTownAndy with the recap.
AP recap.
JS recap. I heard Tom Enlund is going to join Twitter. If he's as half-assed on Twitter as he is with the blog, I'm not sure I even want him on Twitter. Nothing like waiting until the season is practically over. Brilliant.
Paint Touches: It's all about the defense.
Cinci recap.
CBS Sports has MU at #14, yet Badgers at #11. SMH.
Mellow for three.
If you subscribe to Milwaukee Magazine you should already have the received the issue w/ a in-depth story on Buzz. It will hit newsstands next Monday, until then, read the teaser Howie put together on it.
Chicago has a ton of basketball talent and the IL schools aren't getting it. We are.
Computer profile.
NBC Sports gives Jamil some love.
Steve Novak getting some love.
What good can Dominic James bring to Partizan?
Nobody cares about DePaul.

Random music video: Any Little Town. Tomorrow marks 8 years since I asked my lovely wife to marry me. It was after this Memphis game. Our first date was the Reece Gaines Louisville game the year before. Dear Marquette, stop losing games on important dates in my life. Seriously, this woman had Marquette season tickets, in the lower bowl. Why wouldn't I marry into that? Any way, this song was the first song I put on the first mix cd I made for her.

First off, congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Rubie Q today. Mrs. Q gave birth to two healthy kids yesterday. Now Rubie's sabbatical truly kicks into high gear. See you in June, buddy.

Never did I think that Eli would have more Super Bowl rings than Peyton.

Maybe I'm in a minority, but I didn't hate the Madonna halftime show. 'Vogue' was dumb starting song, but the rest was fine.

Those of us in Milwaukee were treated to the most bizarre of campaign ads. Thanks, Hari Trivedi!

Oh, Marquette. Let's just not even talk about Saturday. I'm just going to chalk that game up as a fluke. Notre Dame will never be as hot from beyond the arc the rest of the season. Marquette was a disaster on defense and offense the entire game. Have I mentioned I hate mock turtlenecks? Brey looks like a straight up child molester in that thing. Gross.

MIA, fighting hard to be relevant.

Damn Bon Iver is a hipster.

If you lived in Nebraska, you saw a new Will Ferrell Old Milwaukee ad.

Ron Swanson Bacon & Eggs cereal? WANT.

And this is why I will never grow a mustache.

Oh no, what will Cinemax do now?

Kansas City has a chocolate beer problem.

An interview with the Gecko.

Ladies, this link is for you. Seriously, the first guy is the punter.

Marquette Basketball Links:
Chicago Tribune preview of the game.
CBS preview of the DePaul game.
Chicago Sun-Times preview.
JSOnline preview.
The athletic department pregame notes.
Otule looking towards the future.
Sporting News: Marquette a 3 seed.
Buzz Williams can flat out coach. (Rubie may disagree.)
Midwest Sports Fans Power Rankings. #18.
Chicago Tribune recap of the Notre Dame game.
Read the JS game recap on BostonHerald.com
ESPN giving JMFB some love.

Random Music Video: Fun. We Are Young (from that great Chevy commercial yesterday)

How does second place in the Big East sound?

Public Enemy Number One: James Breeding. The worst part? The refs won't be held accountable for that disaster they were responsible for. Nor will the refs of the West Virginia-Syracuse game. Who is mostly to blame? Coaches. The coaches would much rather deal with familiar refs than a new crop of officials.

To those who whine and cry about the nightmarish starts: Would you rather them breakout to a 13-0 lead, then lose? Or have a 18 point lead, and lose? I'll take a slow start every damn time, as long as they finish in the W column. This team has won far more games in Big East play coming from behind than holding on to a lead.

I've been spending way too much time on Twitter lately during the games because the Marquette fans on there whine like little high school girls. The "I REFUSE TO ENJOY THIS GREAT COMEBACK" mantra by some fans because of a bad start is just pathetic. This team is currently in second place in the Big East. Sad some people focus so much on the negative than the positive. Stupid Twitter.

As a huge fan of the Jesuits (eight years of Jesuit education will do that), I found this post and their new website a breath of fresh air to the interwebs.

This takes me back to Freshman year at Marquette.

Public intoxication? Black tears of pain.

This is why I'm proud of my Irish heritage.

Happy Monday: Happy Mondays return.

I love bacon, but this is just weird.

I hope you've eaten, because this is disgusting.

They found out when it was a good day!

You are worthless and weak compared to this kid.

311 meets Sesame Street.

Brilliant? Yes, brilliant.

This Adele/Doug Melvin parody is genius.

Like Wilco/Old 97's? Check out True Mad North.

Marquette Basketball Links:
It's the James Breeding Show!
Did you miss the Bo Ryan - Tom Crean faceoff?
Moxie is a mantra for Marquette. Bonus video w/ DJO.
DJO gets it right.
James Breeding, you are a joke.
AP game recap.
It was the refs fault.
Jamal Ferguson has been nominated to the McDonald's All-American team.
Sports Bank power rankings: Marquette #3.

Random Music Video: Sugar & The Hi-Lows (bonus download 3 songs for free)

A nice win on the road for the Golden Eagles and now they get to host the always lowly USF Bulls. *takes a glance at the Big East standings* Well alright then, they don't suck as much as they used to. Are the Sun Dolls coming? No? Nevermind. Either way, this is a game Marquette should and needs to win. As Buzz likes to say, "Hold serve at home." Dear students, please show up like you did at the Louisville game. That was impressive.

So instead of two d-bag coaches, we're subjected to two d-bag fan bases? Yuck.

Far more interesting, the Puppy Bowl lineup has been announced.

A rare Jay Cutler completion.

Seriously kids, knock this sh*t off.

Ladies, Kenny G is back on the market.

Darth Vader as Don Draper.

NBC, feel free to bring back Community anytime now.

A$$ end of the 90's, Vol. 3.

Best of The Muppet Show guest hosts.

If Disney Princesses went goth.

Odd 80's movies friendships.

Megan Fox Island? I want to go to there.

MU Basketball Links:
Mr. Kensington's recap of the game. (I disagree, Dunkin' Donuts is a GREAT venue name)
Seriously, road wins don't come easy.
Prior to the game, Mr Kensington talked about Jamil Wilson.
Latest on the status of the Bradley Center.
#20 in the Goodman/Parish poll.
Big East Coast Bias w/ a quick recap.
AP recap.
Buzz spends a lot of money recruiting.
Rob Frozena!
MrsB recaps the women's Providence game.
Free throws, it's all in your head.

Random Music Video: Butch Walker. Seriously, what a great video