Carrier Classic 2012

Carrier Classic 2012
Even though the game wasn't played Marquette has this photo to remember their day on a battleship.

2/18/12

MU's Wilson Making Most of His Minutes By Tom Enlund of the Journal Sentinel

Marquette University forward Jamil Wilson admitted to feeling just a wee bit weary the day after the Golden Eagles' victory at DePaul on Feb. 6.

And for good reason. It had been a long night for Wilson who had played almost the entire game.

"The day after you definitely feel it," recalled the 6-foot-7 sophomore from Racine. "That's the first time I played anywhere close to that much and I definitely felt it the day after.

Hey Scoops......... by Joe Streator

That was for you yesterday.

Once in awhile during the past few seasons Hugh McMahon forwarded a game commentary excellently written by Scoops.   About a year ago Hugh realized I knew Scoops and forwarded a great commentary which follows.

2/14/12

It's Mellow for 3 By Tom Enlund of the Journal Sentinel

Sophomore forward Jamail (Mellow) Jones has not been called on often this season but when his name has been called, he’s delivered.

Jones, who at 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds is serving as Marquette’s backup center these days, played 15 minutes in Saturday’s victory over Cincinnati and scored consecutive three-point baskets during an important Golden Eagles’ run late in the first half.

It looks like it'll be Team 3 again Saturday By Tom Enlund of the Journal Sentinel

"I just think he's a really fat guy that can score the ball." Buzz Williams on Davante Gardner at the Mid-Season Blue and Gold Banquet.