Al McGuire Night brings a very special episode of Marquette Basketball Weekly. Host Brad Galli, sporting a 1977-themed blazer, visits with Andy Samberg and Will Forte of SNL, who say hello to Marquette. Donnie Dwyer honors DJO as this week’s PrimeTime Player of the Week and Todd Warner talks to Buzz Williams about five consecutive 10-win BIG EAST seasons. Plus, Brad finds out from current and former Marquette players about Al’s lasting impact.
In Part 2, Brad compares Buzz Williams to Al McGuire with Jim McIlvaine, George Thompson, and current Golden Eagles. Chris Gaulke finds out how the guys made a preseason BIG EAST ranking of 12 become bulletin-board motivation for them, and Kari Kaelin previews an emotional Senior Day. Plus, Rick “Jump Around Guy” Smith talks with Brad from the B.C.
On Al’s Night at the Bradley Center, Marquette punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament, demolishing Louisville, 69-48. Brad Galli reports from Milwaukee, where a very exhausted Buzz Williams was left gushing about his team. Darius Johnson-Odom’s dunk (and Buzz’s reaction to it) was also a hot topic after the game.
Brad Galli reports from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ where David Cubillan and Lazar Hayward led the Golden Eagles to their third straight overtime victory on the road. Buzz Williams and the seniors talk to Brad about the importance of finishing strong.
Host Brad Galli takes you around Marquette to the best restaurants around campus as we name and interview the Prime Time Player. Plus, Chris Gaulke focuses on the growth of Jimmy Butler and Todd Warner talks with CrackedSidewalks.com’s Tim Blair. Chris Otule talks for the first time since being shut down for the season. All on MBW!
In Part 2, we continue our exploration of great Marquette grub and Chris Gaulke profiles Joe Fulce’s transformation from dunk contest hero to clutch bench player. Then hear what Rob Frozena does better than any other Golden Eagle.
Todd Warner reports from New York in the Golden Eagles and Red Storm’s first ever meeting at Carnesecca Arena in Queens. Jimmy Butler hit his second game-winning shot of the year to go along with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Here what the guys were telling him after the game.
Brad Galli reports from Cincinnati, OH where the Golden Eagles’ Lazar Hayward leads a valiant comeback effort to give MU their 6th win in 7 games. Joe Fulce had 13 bench points, and Buzz Williams talks about the Texan’s effort.
Assistant Sports Director Todd Warner catches up with ESPN’s College Basketball Analyst Len Elmore after Marquette loses 58 51 to # 19 Pittsburgh. They talked about the toughness of Pittsburgh, how Marquette lives and dies by the three and their tourney chances.
Chris Gaulke reports from the Bradley Center as the Panthers end their losing streak in Milwaukee and snap Marquette’s 5 game Big East winning streak. Lazar Hayward and Buzz Williams talk about the lack of paint touches and getting back to “being themselves” Sunday.
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