Morning Coffee
by Peter Bean on Mar 23, 2007 8:05 AM CDT
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First things first: obviously we installed some upgrades to the site. They'll take a little getting used to for both of us. If you notice big problems, please let us know so we can get things fixed. In general, though, we're confident that the changes are for the better and that once we're all used to the new system, we'll come to prefer it. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience. Onward...
What did we learn from last night's action?
- Acie Law does not share genes with Vince Young.
- Ohio State is living on the edge.
- Memphis is the most athletically gifted team in the NCAA tournament.
- You can't out-Ben Howland Ben Howland.
- This year's Kansas team is more mature than previous years' Jayhawk squads.
- Tennessee goofed by not putting the ball in Lofton's hands for the final shot.
- Chris Douglas-Roberts is near impossible to stay in front of.
- The best basketball team in the history of Texas A&M is a Sweet 16 team.
Moving on, some encouraging words from Colt McCoy's chat with the press following Thursday's practice. McCoy, upon being asked about the running game, said, "We’ve been in the weight room a lot and we’ve got some tired legs out there, but we really ran the ball well today, so that’s good to see. Chris Ogbonnaya is doing really well. He’s played his role for the last few years but he is coming on really well and going to be a presence out there with Jamaal next year."
Yes! Music to my ears. I (and EOB) have been saying for some time now that Ogbonnaya deserves greater consideration for meaningful snaps. The kid runs like Priest Holmes, and has that finishing instinct. Maybe the coaches don't get it yet, but it sounds like Colt might. I'm looking forward to seeing Chris run in the Spring Game.
Speaking of which: Spring Game is next Saturday at noon at DKR. BON plans for the game forthcoming.
You know what I can't figure out? (Besides what I was doing in Utah this morning?) Why Nike would have Kobe Bryant, of all people, call Kevin Durant to make a pitch. How exactly did that phone call go?
KD: This is Kevin.
Kobe: Hey Kevin; it's Kobe. What's goin' on my man?
KD: I'm cool. What's up?
Kobe: I'm just calling to try to get you to the league, man. You gotta come play with us. It's so much better than college.
KD: You think so? I just feel like I may want to do one more year here. How was your freshman year?
Kobe: [long silence]
KD: You're a tool.
Kobe: I scored 60 last night.
KD: Everyone hates you.
Kobe: [pause] 60 points.
The #10 ranked Longhorn baseball team (20-7, 3-0), winners of seven straight (including a three-game sweep of Baylor to start conference play) return to the diamond tonight to take on Kansas State (17-4, 0-0). Big lefty James Russell is the probable starter for this evening's 6:00 p.m. game; Adrian Alaniz will likely start Saturday (2:00 p.m.), with Joseph Krebs taking the mound on Sunday (1:00 p.m.).
--PB--
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Not certain about the Lofton thing
He's fantastic and generally money with the game on the line, but our MO this season has been to have Ramar Smith drive to the basket inside of five minutes remaining and draw the foul. I think it would have worked if not for Oden blocking the shot.
The mistake on that play was made by freshman Wayne Chism, who was instructed to set a screen at the top of the key and otherwise stay out of the lane, hopefully to draw Oden out of the play or at least slow his progress toward the basket. Chism had a great freshman season, but that was a mistake.
by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 23, 2007 8:48 AM CDT reply actions
Disagree..
Wasn't everyone talking about how "clutch" Lofton was, even better than Acie Law? If he had the ball in his hands for the last shot, I had no doubt Tennessee was going to win, even if he had to hoist a 30-foot prayer.
If I had a nickel...
for every one of Alan's flyboy buddies that tried to pick me up, I'd be a rich woman.
We also learned
that reviewing a play for 10 minutes does not mean the refs will arrive at anything like the right call. The Aggies were so screwed at the end when the refs reset the clock to 2.0 seconds.
It was the right call
The ball was batted down inbounds and didn't touch anything out of bounds until a second later.
I thought we went over this already
by Jason Mayer on Mar 23, 2007 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Sorry I missed
the previous discussion, but what I saw was a ball inbounded and deflected out of bounds by a Memphis player at the far sideline. The clock starts when the ball is touched, and no way did it take a full second for the ball to hit the floor out of bounds. Or did my eyes deceive me (and the announcing crew who also had it at 2.9 seconds)?
ball hit in bounds
and took 1 second to land in the stands, good call by ref's
well
the best A&M team in history was a sweet 16 team. But they have a great coach, recruits, funding. I wouldn't call this a one time time deal.
A&M and my hatred for them
I went to the games last night with this little piece inside me that wanted to see A&M advance (because the tOSU vs. A&M matchup would have been great and I like to root for Big XII). About 1.5 minutes into the came, I quickly realized that this would be impossible. After seeing their bend-over-and-take-it-in-the-ass cheer and listening to some seriously ignorant fans behind me, it immediately became my goal to see them die a painful death. I wanted to see at least one fan crying at the end of the game. Seeing them lose was a wonderful moment.
Echo PB's comment on Memphis. Those guys are pure athletes. There were points where I felt A&M had all the momentum (and the crowd was insane)but I'd look up at the scoreboard and see Memphis up.
#45 on tOSU has the LONGEST shorts I've seen in the history of mankind.
by roywilliamsisgod on Mar 23, 2007 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
Honestly
They were that long. If you don't believe me find a picture.
by roywilliamsisgod on Mar 23, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Spring Game
PB...the spring game is at noon next Saturday (March 31st) according to MB-TF. Don't want anyone showing up to an empty stadium early on a Saturday morning for no reason :-).
But if you do happen to do that, 40 Acres fest IS tomorrow so it wouldn't be a total waste.
Agree on Ogbonnaya
After every time that dude has run in a game, I find myself saying holy crap, who was that? It's a shame he hasn't gotten more PT. Looking forward to seeing more of him this year.
by oregonlonghorn on Mar 23, 2007 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
Mostly agree
First off I like the new site layout.
I agree with most of what you said above but disagree with "Memphis is the most athletically gifted team in the NCAA tournament."
They play in the Conference USA and, while they have played well in the tourney, beating an overrated A&M team is not all that. Memphis hasn't truly been tested. They could beat anyone at anytime but I am not that convinced about them, yet.
The most gifted team athletically I have seen so far is Florida. So good and so deep on the bench, I think they are on a roll.
I don't think Tennessee goofed by not giving the ball to Lofton. Ramar is a good player and you are only hearing the "why not Lofton" talk because Ramar missed. Tennessee hit only 4 two-point baskets in the 2nd half.
Ohio State is living on the edge but (and I am biased) haven't lived up to their potential yet. I love watching Mike Conley Jr run the offense. So glad he is coming back next year.
Tennessee players were strutting and slapping the court, and acting cocky right before the half, like the game was over. It was great, for me, to see the stunned looks after the game.
Have a good weekend.
by TXBuckeye on Mar 23, 2007 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
anybody else a little worried
about the "tired legs"? I'm a little afraid that Mad Dog's been telling everyone that they need to get bigger... "where my soldiers at?! Lift more weights, puny man!!"
And now everyone's going to gain 20 pounds and be slow as hell and get tired 5 minutes into a football game.
Tired Legs...
I see your point, but in a recent interview with Colt, he also said that he he thought he was faster than last year. It doesn't necessarily translate to loss of speed...although its def something to keep in eye on.
by roywilliamsisgod on Mar 23, 2007 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
How do the "Hotlists" work?
Is there a section where all of my hotlists are kept active, or do they just remain on the front page?
Favorite part of the Colt interview yesterday....
"All of the receivers are back so everyone is looking good, and Jamaal Charles is looking good coming out of the backfield."
Luv to here that. The problem is will they use him split out in long yardage situations. You know with his speed he'll get a DB and problably a safeties attention.
If that happens, the other receivers should put up some big stats.(Sweed,Pittman,Shipley, etc..)
we can also remember from this year
that when Texas had the best player in the country, they did not win the big 12, lost in the second round, and lost the the aggies. Sweet 16 with no KD doesn't look so bad.
Nice try
We started four freshman and a sophomore.
Your Aggies peaked with a veteran team and still fizzled out too soon.
KD - Kobe continued
After a recent visit to my hometown Austin, this came to my mind as the end of that KD-Kobe conversation:
...
KD: Right. So. Anwyay.
Kobe: Hey Kevin - quick question
KD: Yeah?
Kobe: Is it true what they say about the Texas coeds? You know - how they do that thing with the chaps...
KD: Yes.
Kobe: Even the thing where two fo thema t one time do the ...
KD: Yep. I thought I had seen it all, too, but EVERYTHING is better in Texas.
Kobe: Damn. Effing laker girl schmaker girl. These LA chicks are soo lame, because like...
KD: Listen man, I gotta get going to class.
Kobe: Wait wait wait.
KD: What?
Kobe: Wanna be friends? Just to, ya know, talk?
KD: Hold on a sec - what's that DJ? 6th street with Dex and the boys? Hell yeah I'm in! - Sorry Kobe, what'd you say?
Kobe: Nothin.
click
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