Alan Bykowski
@brewcity77.bsky.social
Marquette Basketball/USA Soccer/Reading FC
College basketball is a year-round passion
Writer/bracketology for crackedsidewalks.com
College basketball is a year-round passion
Writer/bracketology for crackedsidewalks.com
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Alan Bykowski
@brewcity77.bsky.social
· Sep 22
It's #mubb preview season! This thread will have you covered for all your Marquette opponent previews, from non-con to Big East play. Start here for all the latest from @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social.
#mubb has matched their worst start in 35 years. Does that mean the season is over before Thanksgiving? Today at @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social we break down the numbers on what it will take to get Marquette back on the right side of the bubble come March. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/11/is-m...
Is Marquette's Season Over?
After losing to Dayton, Chase Ross & Marquette are looking for answers Photo by Mark Hoffman | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Typically, we don'...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#mubb has matched their worst start in 35 years. Does that mean the season is over before Thanksgiving? Today at @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social we break down the numbers on what it will take to get Marquette back on the right side of the bubble come March. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/11/is-m...
We dig into Dayton to see what #mubb can expect tonight. Need to protect the ball and make threes. Dayton is underachieving a bit, but still dangerous. Not a game Marquette can overlook.
#mubb will be looking for revenge on the Flyers after last year's upset at Dayton. This is likely a top-3 Atlantic 10 team, but do they have NCAA at-large upside? @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social breaks down the Flyers. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/dayt...
Dayton Preview, 2025-26
Dayton Flyers November 19th, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Anthony Grant (365-193 overall, 172-82 at Dayton) Three-Year NET Average: 57...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We dig into Dayton to see what #mubb can expect tonight. Need to protect the ball and make threes. Dayton is underachieving a bit, but still dangerous. Not a game Marquette can overlook.
Digging into Marquette's resume, I know it's early, but for at-large hopes, the next 5 games are must-win, because I see zero chance of winning at Mackey.
Dayton, CMU, Oklahoma, Valpo, Wisconsin. Any loss and it's Big East Tourney or bust. #mubb
Dayton, CMU, Oklahoma, Valpo, Wisconsin. Any loss and it's Big East Tourney or bust. #mubb
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Digging into Marquette's resume, I know it's early, but for at-large hopes, the next 5 games are must-win, because I see zero chance of winning at Mackey.
Dayton, CMU, Oklahoma, Valpo, Wisconsin. Any loss and it's Big East Tourney or bust. #mubb
Dayton, CMU, Oklahoma, Valpo, Wisconsin. Any loss and it's Big East Tourney or bust. #mubb
I feel like I have very little sense for this #mubb team right now. But considering how things stand, the season is already on the line.
Maryland will likely go down as a Q3 home loss when all is said & done. That's a bad loss & needs good wins to overcome.
Maryland will likely go down as a Q3 home loss when all is said & done. That's a bad loss & needs good wins to overcome.
November 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I feel like I have very little sense for this #mubb team right now. But considering how things stand, the season is already on the line.
Maryland will likely go down as a Q3 home loss when all is said & done. That's a bad loss & needs good wins to overcome.
Maryland will likely go down as a Q3 home loss when all is said & done. That's a bad loss & needs good wins to overcome.
Do you have 10 mins before #mubb takes on Maryland? Look back at this great article from @painttouches.bsky.social revisiting Buzz Williams' character revealed while at MU, not just as a snake oil salesman, but how he illegally impeded a sexual assault investigation. painttouches.com/2014/03/23/g...
Greska: Pulling the curtain on Buzz Williams
Buzz Williams had it all. The money: He was Marquette’s highest paid employee and was set to make just under $3 million next season, a sum that made him one of the most well compensated coac…
painttouches.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Do you have 10 mins before #mubb takes on Maryland? Look back at this great article from @painttouches.bsky.social revisiting Buzz Williams' character revealed while at MU, not just as a snake oil salesman, but how he illegally impeded a sexual assault investigation. painttouches.com/2014/03/23/g...
#mubb takes on Maryland today. What should we expect? I added some thoughts on @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social but here's how I expect this to go.
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#mubb takes on Maryland today. What should we expect? I added some thoughts on @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social but here's how I expect this to go.
Here's your Maryland refresher, updated with a season-to-date shot chart & thoughts on the Terps.
Also a reminder, if you're still a fan of Buzz & attending today, the proper way to show respect when he's introduced is to yell his name as loudly as possible. It sounds like this:
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUzz
Also a reminder, if you're still a fan of Buzz & attending today, the proper way to show respect when he's introduced is to yell his name as loudly as possible. It sounds like this:
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUzz
#mubb gets a visit from Buzz Williams & Maryland. Today @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social looks at what to expect from the Terps as well as taking a trip down memory lane. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/mary...
Maryland Preview, 2025-26
Maryland Terrapins November 15th, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Buzz Williams (373-228 overall, 0-0 at Maryland) Three-Year NET Average:...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Here's your Maryland refresher, updated with a season-to-date shot chart & thoughts on the Terps.
Also a reminder, if you're still a fan of Buzz & attending today, the proper way to show respect when he's introduced is to yell his name as loudly as possible. It sounds like this:
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUzz
Also a reminder, if you're still a fan of Buzz & attending today, the proper way to show respect when he's introduced is to yell his name as loudly as possible. It sounds like this:
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUzz
Here's a quick rundown of my keys to the game for #mubb today as they take on Indiana.
Offensively, Marquette needs to go inside. Neither Bailey nor Alexis are very good rim protectors. This is a game where the MU bigs should be able to bully the opposition.
Offensively, Marquette needs to go inside. Neither Bailey nor Alexis are very good rim protectors. This is a game where the MU bigs should be able to bully the opposition.
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Here's a quick rundown of my keys to the game for #mubb today as they take on Indiana.
Offensively, Marquette needs to go inside. Neither Bailey nor Alexis are very good rim protectors. This is a game where the MU bigs should be able to bully the opposition.
Offensively, Marquette needs to go inside. Neither Bailey nor Alexis are very good rim protectors. This is a game where the MU bigs should be able to bully the opposition.
#mubb takes on Indiana today, we watched them take on Alabama A&M to get an idea of what we'll see today. @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered on the Hoosiers.
The Indiana Hoosiers have a new coach & completely overhauled roster. @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social breaks down Darian DeVries' coaching style & roster. #iubb will be the first high major test for #mubb, playing at the United Center in Chicago. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/indi...
Indiana Preview, 2025-26
Indiana Hoosiers November 9th, 2025 at United Center in Chicago, IL Head Coach: Darian DeVries (169-68 overall, 0-0 at Indiana) Three-Year ...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#mubb takes on Indiana today, we watched them take on Alabama A&M to get an idea of what we'll see today. @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered on the Hoosiers.
IU Indy/LIU is some of the most insanely fun basketball you will ever see. Get to ESPN+ and find this game, you won't regret it. One for all the Sickos.
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
IU Indy/LIU is some of the most insanely fun basketball you will ever see. Get to ESPN+ and find this game, you won't regret it. One for all the Sickos.
GAME DAY BUMP! @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has your Southern preview, including some added notes after watching the Jaguars opening game against Arkansas. Get to know the opponent for tonight's #mubb game.
The Southern Jaguars have the depth & talent to possibly be the highest ranked SWAC team in the NET era, and possibly a Q3 game. #mubb takes on the SWAC favorites November 5 & @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has the skinny on Southern. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/sout...
Southern Preview, 2025-26
Southern Jaguars November 5th, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Kevin Johnson (102-124 overall, 37-24 at Southern) Three-Year NET Average: ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
GAME DAY BUMP! @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has your Southern preview, including some added notes after watching the Jaguars opening game against Arkansas. Get to know the opponent for tonight's #mubb game.
Reposted by Alan Bykowski
The Southern Jaguars have the depth & talent to possibly be the highest ranked SWAC team in the NET era, and possibly a Q3 game. #mubb takes on the SWAC favorites November 5 & @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has the skinny on Southern. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/sout...
Southern Preview, 2025-26
Southern Jaguars November 5th, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Kevin Johnson (102-124 overall, 37-24 at Southern) Three-Year NET Average: ...
www.crackedsidewalks.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Southern Jaguars have the depth & talent to possibly be the highest ranked SWAC team in the NET era, and possibly a Q3 game. #mubb takes on the SWAC favorites November 5 & @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has the skinny on Southern. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/sout...
GAME DAY BUMP!
#mubb returns tonight with a visit from the Albany Great Danes. Here's your primer on old friend Dwayne Killings' squad. We're back, baby, and @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered.
#mubb returns tonight with a visit from the Albany Great Danes. Here's your primer on old friend Dwayne Killings' squad. We're back, baby, and @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered.
The season opens with Albany! It's a new look roster for the Great Danes who look to build off a winning campaign in 2024-25. #mubb also welcomes some familiar faces to the Fiserv Forum. Here's your @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social preview of Albany. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/alba...
Albany Preview, 2025-26
Albany Great Danes November 3rd, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Dwayne Killings (51-76) Three-Year NET Average: 285.0 Three-Year kenpom ...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
GAME DAY BUMP!
#mubb returns tonight with a visit from the Albany Great Danes. Here's your primer on old friend Dwayne Killings' squad. We're back, baby, and @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered.
#mubb returns tonight with a visit from the Albany Great Danes. Here's your primer on old friend Dwayne Killings' squad. We're back, baby, and @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social has you covered.
Reposted by Alan Bykowski
The season opens with Albany! It's a new look roster for the Great Danes who look to build off a winning campaign in 2024-25. #mubb also welcomes some familiar faces to the Fiserv Forum. Here's your @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social preview of Albany. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/alba...
Albany Preview, 2025-26
Albany Great Danes November 3rd, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Head Coach: Dwayne Killings (51-76) Three-Year NET Average: 285.0 Three-Year kenpom ...
www.crackedsidewalks.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The season opens with Albany! It's a new look roster for the Great Danes who look to build off a winning campaign in 2024-25. #mubb also welcomes some familiar faces to the Fiserv Forum. Here's your @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social preview of Albany. www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/alba...
Any chance this Regan Linney lad just wants to stay in Reading when this is over? FFS
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Any chance this Regan Linney lad just wants to stay in Reading when this is over? FFS
This year is a huge "prove the case" year for #mubb. T-Rank shows us why. Marquette has the second highest returning minutes in the Big East (53.8%) which is also third nationally. But they are also the youngest team in the league (1.85). In the post-COVID era, this should matter.
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This year is a huge "prove the case" year for #mubb. T-Rank shows us why. Marquette has the second highest returning minutes in the Big East (53.8%) which is also third nationally. But they are also the youngest team in the league (1.85). In the post-COVID era, this should matter.
Okay, Noel Hunt lost a game. Love the guy, but it's time for #readingfc to move on. We spent for the roster, need a manager who can turn that into results.
October 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Okay, Noel Hunt lost a game. Love the guy, but it's time for #readingfc to move on. We spent for the roster, need a manager who can turn that into results.
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Another #readingfc complaint from yesterday's pod
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
October 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Another #readingfc complaint from yesterday's pod
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
Memo to teams playing Wisconsin this season: wear a cup.
The Wisconsin #Badgers have announced a coaching change.
Kirk Penney is stepping aside as the Special Assistant to Head Coach Greg Gard, where he led the overhaul of the UW offense.
Stepping in is former Badgers guard Brad Davison, the program's all-time leader in threes.
Kirk Penney is stepping aside as the Special Assistant to Head Coach Greg Gard, where he led the overhaul of the UW offense.
Stepping in is former Badgers guard Brad Davison, the program's all-time leader in threes.
Penney departs staff, Davison added | Wisconsin Badgers
Davison joins Badgers staff
uwbadgers.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Memo to teams playing Wisconsin this season: wear a cup.
It's #mubb preview season! This thread will have you covered for all your Marquette opponent previews, from non-con to Big East play. Start here for all the latest from @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social.
September 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It's #mubb preview season! This thread will have you covered for all your Marquette opponent previews, from non-con to Big East play. Start here for all the latest from @crackedsidewalks.bsky.social.