Texas @ Rice Open Thread

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 5:55 PM CST in Basketball Comment 97 comments

The 'Horns travel to Houston to take on Rice at the Toyota Center. AW's game preview is below. The game is televised nationally on CSTV. Those watching the game near a computer feel free to join us here for in-game chatter.

--PB--

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Just CSTV?

This sucks. Probably the only channel I don't have...

Any other way to get video?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Try

riceowls.com

It may be on that according to the preview on Rice's website. Good luck.

--AW--

by awiggo on Dec 8, 2007 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently They're Streaming The Game

Yay Rice.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

$10?

Is this for real?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy Crap, They're CHARGING?

Thank you, CSTV. Hope you die a horrible, horrible bankruptcy death.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

10 Bucks?

Go to a sports bar and spend the 10 on beer.

by Wells on Dec 8, 2007 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can I use your ID?

...big brother?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Plus they don't let me watch...

... with mozilla.

Texas Ivy League my ass...

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man, CSTV Is As Bad As The NFL Network

What good is a broadcast when noone can see it? FSN is going with the Mavs, shiite.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 6:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

for some reason time warner out here

added CSTV before ESPNU. Guess it was a lot cheaper.

by the other Andrew on Dec 8, 2007 6:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like CSTV

Much rather have it on CSTV than Fox Sports Southwest, so guys up here in Virginia get to watch the game.

by Texas Wahoo on Dec 8, 2007 6:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well, There's That

I'd much rather the horns had a contract with local affiliates in Houston and Dallas that carried their road games. But I'm sure the money's better selling it to cable. Oh well.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What's on CSTV right now?

I have a green screen and something about Bo Jackson's thigh.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Run, Bo, Run!

All the way to New York, pick up the Heisman, then run back for the fourth quarter!

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Entertaining me while Bo Jackson is on...

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ah, Tom Penders

The most entertaining moments of my childhood involved racing back to the parking garage from the Erwin Center with my Dad so we could hear Tom Penders' post-game interview on the radio. Especially after losses to bad teams, Tom would just say the most ridiculous shit.

After a loss to Stephen F Austin? "Well, you know, the Lumberjacks are a great team. They're gonna be there in March..."

God that was frustrating...

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i think...

jeff capel said that exact thing this afternoon.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

except

he wasn't reading longar longar's transcripts aloud at the time.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

is that a kennedy announcing the game?

by the other Andrew on Dec 8, 2007 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Out of rhythm

We don't look like we're settled into this game yet

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Being Sloppy Is Slowing Us Down

Not playing to our strengths the first 4 minutes...

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Great pass from James; WingMan the finish!

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice! Hit The 3, Make Them Cover Everyone

And it will all work out according to Greg's plan, heh heh heh. /evil

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dexy!

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

NICE

had to order some effing sports package from TW. only 3.95/month. just in time to see us go on a run.

a lot of and-1s so far.

by jimmer on Dec 8, 2007 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

rice is good at slapstick comedy. that pratfall was a 10

by the other Andrew on Dec 8, 2007 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You can't stop Dexy

When he catches the ball there. Great game from him so far.

DJ is ridiculous...

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

only Dexy can stop Dexy

you see him calling for a sub when he was shooting the FT?

by the other Andrew on Dec 8, 2007 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

33-14 Texas < 8:00 timeout

Mostly good from the Horns, especially in the last six minutes. Connor's not playing very well right now, but James, Augustin, Abrams, and Mason have all played solidly. DJ's been amazing. Dexy giving us a great four minute run.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice play there

Connor moves into the middle, his a pretty little hook. Then plays great defense on the other end. Attaboy Connor.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Practice shooter

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chappy struggling on D tonight

Looked lost on the zone earlier, as well.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Arrrggghhh! Make The Frees

Dammit dammit dammit. We can nail this coffin in the first half.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

WingMan is impressive

Really fun to watch him do different things.

And he's got a beautiful stroke from the line. Take notes, JD.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pretty

Connor's follow through is awesome.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Weaksauce

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's Too Easy

Abrams to the line...

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good stuff

Texas up 46-26 at the < 4:00 timeout. Lots to like so far. Some minor annoying things, but overall an impressive first half.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gave up on CSTV stream...

... Found CSTV radio, but you'll never believe this... It's just the audio from TV... Oh my God...

Switching to Craig Way now. Much better.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Harrison Smith looks so lost out there

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I feel sorry for him

by jimmer on Dec 8, 2007 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Smith

Harrison on the floor in the first half, wow.

by jimmer on Dec 8, 2007 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ticky Tack Home Cookin

Anyone see the alleged foul on DJ? Not me.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bah

Hate that I can't watch the game. The digital cable in my dorm isn't working. On FSN, it's A&M vs Texas State. Right now it's A&M up 50-26.

by goingforthecorner on Dec 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nobody Got Hurt, And Our Cheerleaders Are Hot

I'll take that. Beats watching the KState game in the rain.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The rain was the best part...

... when it quit, everyone quit going crazy.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's Called 'Sobering Up', Unfortunately

Damn I hate sitting on the west side. Place is a morgue. :(

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

47-29 Horns at half

About what you'd expect, I suppose.

We got 7 or 8 really solid minutes out of Dexy, James continues to be quietly great, and DJ is, once again, the best player on the floor.

Speaking of which, I would mind seeing Texas rest DJ as much as possible in the second half...

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*wouldn't

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

PB

Do you stream "the zone" radio when you can't get video? When was the last time you heard Craig Way?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Craig Way's usually good - he can be a little much at times. Eddie Oran is better than he used to be, but still awful.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's good that you get to hear him...

My favorite Craig Way moments are
#1.) Hearing him call Dusty Mangum's game winner against Michigan
#2.) Playing a rugby game during the Texas-OSU game this year, turning on the car thinking we'd already lost the game, and then hearing the 'Horns drive down the field and kick the game winner.

He makes kicking exciting!

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

TIM TEBOW WINS HEISMAN

by goingforthecorner on Dec 8, 2007 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tebow wins the Heisman!!!

Jamaal has a shot next year!

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did they finally get around to announcing it?

It was like the super bowl pregame show. i did switch over and notice billy sims acting like an idiot. can't say i was shocked.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No Kidding, I Was Expecting Wardrobe Failure

On the other hand (this one), if it was one of Tebow's trollops... errr, 'ladies' maybe that's not a bad thing.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OU loses to Stephen F Austin

Yikes

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the lumberjacks are a great team

that'll be there in march. poignant, eh?

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't know what you were talking about earlier

Funny stuff

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Puts Taking Care Of Rice In Perspective

Win the games you should, win half the games you shouldn't. Go to the tourney. And don't lose to Maryland (ack!).

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No surprise...

Have you seen SFA's mascot? They brought their cheer squad for a pep rally for our high school's football team once when we made it pretty far into the playoffs, and their mascot is basically Paul Bunyan. Not a suit, either. Like... Paul Bunyan. Probably 6' 8" or 9", and absolutely huge. Has an awesome beard, carries a huge ax. Doesn't get much better than that.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you think they offer a scholarship

for their mascots? that would be sweet.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I love

That there is no Bad Connor anymore.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

54-36 Texas < 16:00 timeout

We've missed eleventeen layups this half already.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Mason's offensive game is...

...well, non-existent.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why can't we play in the second half?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We're going to blow a game...

... playing like this in the second half. Some random game... hope it's not in the tournament.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey look it's North Texas all over again

Now Rice can get within 9 if they make the and 1.

by goingforthecorner on Dec 8, 2007 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And we CAN score in the second half!

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

For people watching the game

How many Longhorn fans are at the game?

by goingforthecorner on Dec 8, 2007 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

At least two...

My little brother is seeing his first Bball game since LSU last year with his friend.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

From The TV View (lower deck)...

... it seems to be mostly a horns crowd. As it should be. Nothing but love for Rice BUT.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Rice is my favorite opponent

i just like kids that are going to graduate and be productive citizens.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And 1st Basemen... Except For Last Year Maybe

Hoot Hoot! Go Big Puma.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's right

can't forget fat elvis!!

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Even Lance's bad years

99% of players would've loved to have his numbers last year.

by goingforthecorner on Dec 8, 2007 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly! His Off Year Is Somone Else's...

... career year.

There's an hilarious podcast of his sit-in with a local station. That is the funniest dude that never gives interviews, freaking hilarious.

War Fat Puma

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry to digress

but Ed Wade is building a beast. Go 'stros!

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm Cautiously Optimistic

Bourn letting Pence move to his natural position, speed at the top of the lineup, no more Ausmus at the bottom. I'm not going to say 'beast' just yet, but they're improving. There's no pitching available to sign, but that's true for everyone, so maybe it evens out.

I'm sure Peter doesn't mind an off-topic Astros hijack. :)

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it's december

the astros are always contenders in december!

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup. It's Chocking In October That Hurts, Though

I live and die with the 'stros. And horns football.

Dammit.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You and I

share the same illness. I feel sorry for you.

by FutureMan on Dec 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Atchley playing tremendous basketball this half

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like...

... DJ is taking a beating.

Why can't we play well enough after the half to beat crappy teams with 20 point leads without DJ?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We're fine

Missed about eight layups this half. You can't beat everyone by 30.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe I just feel like that...

... because Craig is making it sound like we're playing like crap. Lead's back to twenty, but until now he's been moping.

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Dec 8, 2007 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lack Of Finishing? Killer Instinct? Easing Up?

We've seen this from other 'horns teams. Blehhhhh.

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure I understand the concern

This game has never been in doubt.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Dec 8, 2007 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, Never In Doubt

But at some point it would be nice to see the Complete Domination aspect, just to awe the east coast media. A complete beat-down, get off the field/court/whathaveyou that devastates the other program.

But then, I might be biased. And running it up is never classy (i.e., uh/tulsa)

by littlerearl on Dec 8, 2007 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs