Open GameDay Thread: #10 Texas at #23 Texas A&M
Twenty minutes until tip, with Texas having a chance to pick up an enormous road win to move to 4-1 in Big 12 play.
Game comments here throughout.
Tip: 8:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN2
Update [2008-1-30 21:9:34 by HornsFan]: It's a white out! No, no - not just all the farmers. A true white out. T-shirts! Swaying! Fascist chanting! It's onnnnnn!
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36-31 kansas st if anyone's interested
by clra2 on Jan 30, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aggies and their stupid traditions on ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/column...
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
saw varsity blah blah ..
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kansas State 38 - Kansas 36
At half.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Acie Law
His absence cannot be understated. Neither Sloan nor Kirk are comfortable at the point. We should be able to force some turnovers tonight.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
UGLY court
ugh
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Early double down on Joe Jones
Don't like it. Make him make a move.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Connor
don't foul please!
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
dribble drive
is Kirk all they've got for lane penetration? or do sloan and carter also do that? i dont know
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
feeling
this will prob be like the okie state game with the annoying crowd
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thugtown
A&M is tough to watch. And play against.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta make the free throws
cuz they cannot make any
by EEhorns on Jan 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
enter Gary
A&M came to play
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two on Atchley
He's playing like a p*ssy on the interior, though, anyway.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big rebound from Connor
Did not appreciate me calling him soft.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Frosh help
Gonna need some good minutes from the frosh.
And we turn it over again. Come ON guys.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good D by Gary
even though he made the shot
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ugly ugly game
we need a TO this early ... :<</p>
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Getting killed
on the interior so far.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brickfest
Missing open looks so far.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stunned
I am absolutely stunned right now. Did anyone come to play tonight? Barnse should have used a timeout about 4 points ago.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, awful start
3 turnovers, missed threes, geting killed on the interior, two fouls on Connor. Sloppy, ugly, annoying.
F&*$.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DJ
wow, we just hiccuped.
at least DJs not in foul trouble.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeesh
when will GJ learn he always has to be aware of the ball? it doesn't help that it was an ill-advised pass, but it would have been fine if Gary sees it
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Carter 2-2 from 3 point
This is the nightmare scenario. Aggies working us inside, getting good shooting from Carter outside.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome start
Isn't this what happened last year? They get off to a huge lead early and we try to play catch up the WHOLE GAME!
Fuck.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time to play Pittman
They're gonna keep muscling; we gotta bring the beast, see if he can bang for a while.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ice cold
Not good to start cold but hopefully/realistically this can't hold.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's 16-2
I had a feeling this would happen.
We're horrible at perimeter defense, and we're horrible at interior defense. A&M has both offensive threats at those positions.
James already with 3 FT misses, and James/DJ have missed a wide open three each.
19-3.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fran Fraschilla
Fran said Damion James was the recipient of deep penetration. I believe Fran meant to say Damion was the beneficiary. Also, I know the defense stands closest to the basket during freethrows, but for how long have those defenders stood to the outside of the large blocks and not inside (closer to the backboard)?
by Lincoln on Jan 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit
Absolute nonsense foul. He slipped and fell over.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bad call
Carter slipped.
This couldn't start worse for us.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ohmygod!
that was not a foul on Mason!!
by BigTexBD on Jan 30, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh my god
tickytack on mason. frustrating.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two on jones
That's something at least.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good
Two fouls on Joe Jones.
At some point, though, someone will have to make a basket. These are open looks, guys. Hit it.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice, high pick and roll
leads to fouls. There is no way that Jones or Jordan or Davis can help on DJ. They will foul him everytime or let him turn the corner.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
nothing coming easy. we are going to start knocking those shots down. we just need to creep back before half.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Turnovers
Thought we'd be the one creating to's, not having trouble holding on to it.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly like the start of the Tech game
We started off HORRIBLY on offense, but at least our defense kept Tech at bay. But we're not even capable of keeping A&M at bay because they have 3pt shooters and a bunch of inside guys.
Offense is supposed to be our strength, and we've been a huge disappointing on offense since Big 12 play started.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Biggest lineup of the year for us
Pittman, WingMan, James, Augustin, Mason
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this is bullshit officiating
please. these fuckers
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fuck
are you kidding me, rick should be at half court
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mickey Mouse bullshit!
What a fucking terrible call
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that replay showed it,
but still. they waited too long to blow the wistle.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
Not really the sort of start I was hoping for. On the plus side - i think i've created some new profanity.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Dexy was going to get called for a T
he might as well clocked him.
But wait, we're not A&M.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you should expect horseshit on the road.
welcome to college basketball.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fine
let's go, this is rediculous. we can't play any worse.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Swallow your fucking whistle
Jesus Christ
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Zebras
I try to stop myself from pointing fingers... but this is ridiculous.
Also I'm just going to assume they can't stay this hot/us this cold.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how
can you let that go, and call the cheap ones on us.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let's play Hack-a-Shaq
Start hammering the thugs who can't make a free throw.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thought a quick whistle
would help us. Apparently not.
They're making their FTS, we haven't.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Street fight"
Pretty much right. A&M disgusts me.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brian Davis
New enemy of the nation. Fucking pussy.
by funk on Jan 30, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
insane
Horns 3-17 so far from the field
Ags 10-15
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did they input a cheat code?
How is this even possible? I think the law of averages demands at least one of these f*ing shots should have gone down.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our
defense is starting to get some stops or benefitting from turnovers and missed FTs. Now, is the time to make a freaking jump shot.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DJ needs to take over a bit
some high picks to get him free
by EEhorns on Jan 30, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're not.....
...really going to play Aggie-like, blaming the game on the officials, are we? Man up!
by HornChamps on Jan 30, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
More complex than that
We'd be down even in a perfectly officiated game.
But it ain't helping.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No blaming
But they aren't helping. We're hurting ourselves enough
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the real problem
Where's Ian Mooney? Let the guy work some magic.
by Lincoln on Jan 30, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
mason -- bout fucking time.
yeah, get'em back in this rick. now! lk!!!!!!!!!!!
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There you go.
Drive and finish. Convert turnovers into points. come on Horns.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There we go boys!
That's what we needed! How quick were those 8points? 30 seconds?
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mason for three?
Guys aren't giving up. Guess it just took some time to get used to the atmosphere... you know, because it's NEVER like this at home.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes, mason
mason -- bout fucking time.
yeah, get'em back in this rick. now! lk!!!!!!!!!!!
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Connor Atchley
sorry, mrs. atchley, but connor needs to go back on the testosterone pills.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
GREAT coaching move
Pressure this team. There aren't enough ball handlers.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright
play like you should be there. come on..
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Augustin's gotta adjust
Not gonna be any easy finishes near the rim tonight.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
CHAPPY!
Man he's got a nice feel near the rim. Great footwork and body control.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chap
needs to get involved in a high pick and roll. Make Jones guard DJ on the dribble drive.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Turnovers
finally forcing some so we can get out a get some easy baskets
by HornsNation on Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My bad guys
I forgot to put the beanie on. But we're good now.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Much better ball movement
and our offense is slightly speeding up. That's how it's supposed to be. Warriors/Suns ball.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Back to back freshman mistakes
Chappy slow on retreat to defense, and then a bad pick for an offensive foul. Grrrrr
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they're camping in the lane
three seconds doesn't exist
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
banner
Apparently our very own Bobby Jenkins and ABC Pest control sponsor Aggie athletics.
by Lincoln on Jan 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There are three Jenkins brothers
and they are huge Aggie Bug Cillers.
by horndude on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pittman making a difference
+minutes from him tonight
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
His type of game inside
Get him down low and let him bang around. He can muscle up with their big boys.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Like usual
a Texas opponent is on fire from three.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
6-7 from downtown
Hey - that's our achilles heel. Aggies taking advantage tonight.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well
being down 12 with a few possessions left in this half is about right considering the start.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I swear
McLovin was one of those douchebags painted all-white...
by Kahuna on Jan 30, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow, 58 - 58 Horns and Bears
Sorry, I know most don't care about women's basketball. Still, looks like a good game.
by hornbone on Jan 30, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Attaboy Pittman
Giving us huge minutes.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dex really contributing tonight
This is his kind of game.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHy the Fuck do the national announcers
call the farmers the "Texas Aggies"??? It's not the Texas Red Raiders or the Ohio Buckeyes...
Why must the media keep doing this and giving false hope to the agrics?
Is it just penis envy against the flagship institution or some type of self loathing for being a specialty school?
I HATE farmers.
by UT2001 on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
Make a frackin' free throw
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Charity stripe
Need to knock those down.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
un fucking believable
We're pulling an A&M vs Baylor.
We miss FTs and our opponents make a ridiculous number of threes. Surprise.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Not much goin our way here.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Um... what?
The foul was where there?
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gary Johnson terrible D
He has over hedged on three straight screen. Twice an Aggie split his double team and the other time Jordan lost the handle on what would have been a moster dunk.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh my lord
this is a beat down. we couldn't play anyworse. and they are owning us underneath.
looks like K STate going down
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating
But I'm not sure we could have played much worse. Hopefully the tale of two halves.
Gotta hit the freebies man.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gross
Well, that's pretty much the worst case scenario, huh?
A&M does a great job working the inside early, Carter is hot from the outside, and we're ice cold shooting the ball.
Add a little insult (sketchy officiating) to injury (bad play on our part) and we have a disaster.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our perimeter defense cannot be
"I hope you miss"
by the other Andrew on Jan 30, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Horrible
Nothing going right. Missed free throws and uncharacterstic turnovers early. Also terrible shooting from the floor. 26 pts in a half is not going to do it.
Defense, even worse. Not defending their post players, not blocking out well, not closing out quick enough on three-point shooters and awful job doubling the guard off the high screen.
Wow, other than about three minutes in the middle when we forced turnovers and knocked down threes, this has been a freaking disaster.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
major half time adjustment needed
by clra2 on Jan 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm concerned
I also agreethat the Horns are playing poorly enough that A&M doesn't need additional help from the officials.
by Lincoln on Jan 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Durant
could really use Michael Beasley in Seattle.
If you haven't seen Beasley, you're missing out. Fran is right. He will definitely be the first pick.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish when all was said and done
that I can blame the officials on this one. But sadly, we've played shittily enough in the first half that its 100% our fault.
by the other Andrew on Jan 30, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agree
Refs haven't been 'friendly,' but this is on us. Bricked free throws, missed open jumpers, and inferior defense.
We'd be down by at least 10 in a game officiated in our favor.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Adjustments?
What do you do if you're Rick Barnes?
I think I know what I'm gonna write about in this week's Texas Basketball Report... Hey, at some point, you have to take away the three point basket. We just can't survive this way. Make these criminals consistently score inside. Go to a bigger lineup on the interior, take away the three, and see if they can continue to score consistently on the inside.
Our bread and butter is out-out-out for this game.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Going Big
Only way to go big on defense is to sit AJ, move Mason to shooting guard, and start ____? I wish we had someone that I'd be comfortable with to fill in that blank.
Not to mention how much more clogged the lane will be with Mason's defender camped out there.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our weakness in two paragraphs
There ya have it.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
defenses are now doing everything possible to take away DJ's drive. Therefore, our ability to just outscore people in an up and down game has also been eliminated.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let the blank be by committee
and let AJ ride the pine.
that is the right move to start the half.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We just flat out suck on defense
and Barnes must hate that. He's a defensive guy, and he's probably pulling his hair out.
If we're going to do anything in the tournament, we have to OUTSCORE everyone. This is a mirror image of our football team.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FT% disgusting...
+ 2007 football lack of fire. Do any of our players seem to care that we're on the sheep end right now?
by bfaut86 on Jan 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit. Just woke up minutes ago.
What in the fuck is this? When the screen came into view I thought it was 31-0. Then I focused it didn't look that bad, but pretty freakin' bad. Damn.
Have caught up on thread; glad I was asleep.
Sometimes this happens. Pressure is off second half; ags will just glide; must get close by 8 minute mark or else Rick won't make any jokes for a week.
by whills on Jan 30, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nothing to see here
go back to sleep.
by horndude on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we do some half court traps
it worked for couple of possessions
by EEhorns on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Free throws
Another disgusting performance at the line. Don't these guys ever practice?
Anyone, I mean anyone, can be an 80% free throw shooter. You just need to get the down the basic mechanics and then practice, practice, practice.
Does someone need to tell them that you score one point for each one you make?
by Caradoc on Jan 30, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this cant be...
like missouri could it?
by clra2 on Jan 30, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Connor Atchley
plays really good defense.
Pittman/Wing/Chap need to combine for a good half. We need bodies out there with these bruisers.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
By the way,
my dream of 12-4 in conference included a win at Kansas State. Hmmmm....
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
We're missing our game to watch KSU run out the clock?
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pittman may have started
2nd half. Just scored and the foul.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Got it.
Kansas lost. 25 years. thanks. I'm all caught up. Now get this shit off my TV.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's an upset night.
Not in Houston but other places.
Did the women beat Baylor?
by whills on Jan 30, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FOUL
Pittman got whacked on the elbow. Certainly a foul in this game.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JESUS
And we get a pushoff foul on Dexy. Christ.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they called a push off!?!?
come the hell on
eh i just need something to complain about
aside from us
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon DJ!
Augustin can't buy a basket
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WBB Lost
Final score UT 60 Baylor 61
Texas had a chance to win it in the last second ...
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
48-33, under 16 timeout
Lots of time left but it doesn't appear that we've heated up after the break. DJ with a break and AJ with an airball from long range.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is a bad game for AJ
Wiggo made the right point about our team above, but in games like these, I feel like playing AJ for 35 minutes is refusing to admit a sunk cost.
He's not shooting well enough to justify all these minutes.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ
BECOME HOT! I believe in you!
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it Friday night?
Damn it Ron, no wonder we're out of sync.
by whills on Jan 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It becomes a question of who we have to play..
instead.
We're very short of manpower in the backcourt and our posts have not been effective
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did Kansas State beat Kansas?
An update would be nice
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ummm is Baylor better than us?
They can do something we haven't done in like 3 (probably 4) years, winning at A&M.
All you can do now is look at the positives in a game like this, and Dexter Pittman is that positive.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Baylor may very well be better than us.
we'll see, but it's possible.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pittman MVP
Only reason we're even remotely in this game.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Which ref bet on A&M tonight?
Do you think it was just one? Or all three?
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BS
7 footer Jordan flopping and NBA scouts drool. Pathetic.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fucking horseshit, fucking horseshit.
if that was called regularly, joseph jones wouldn't be playing college basketball.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it's just not our night
and the refs are making sure it stays that way
by HornsNation on Jan 30, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
19-5 start
Since then it's been an even game.
We don't exactly deserve to win this one. Nonetheless, what a frustrating game it's been. God I hate A&M.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I never complain about refs
But geez.
by Cyrus on Jan 30, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that call was BS
If you just bull people over without another move they're gonna take the contact and draw a charge
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The calls on Pittman
The ridiculous technical foul and then the Jordan flop, and then the push-off foul that I didn't see.
Refs single-handedly took Dexter out of the game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yup
by texfite on Jan 30, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come On
57-43, ten minutes left. So, you're saying there's still a chance...
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DJ makes a wild shot
He's been taking a lot of them.
When you think about the Phoenix Suns, the first play that comes to mind is pick and roll with Nash and Stoudamire. Why can't we do that with James?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Alexis finally finishes in the paint
and then we give up a layup.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
only thing worse than our perimeter defense...
is our full court press.
ugh.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF why didn't DJ pass to Alexis
at least he draws the foul.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aggies
starting to look like Billie Clyde after every whistle.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
joseph "clubber" jones finally picks up his third
...meanwhile connor shows off his head fake.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
are you fucking serious?
Did they just T up wingman? Seriously? Are you joking me? Please tell me that was a joke.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AW is right
Chicken Wings is back
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, jordan did it on accident....
fucking horseshit.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Refs not having their best night.
I don't think A&M has gotten all the calls. But I will say that the refs have done a horrible job controlling the game. HORRIBLE.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It looked way worse live than the replay
but it's still going to be called... man WTF?
We finally get it down to 11 from a wild DJ three and then some bullshit like this. Alexis. Keep your cool man.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This break is favorable.
Changes the rhythm of the game.
Don't know if it will help or the topper for a crappy night.
by whills on Jan 30, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can't take it
"Farmers Fight" chants...
I want to cry.
by Peter Bean on Jan 30, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Refs taking all ou big men away
first Piitman with fouls and now Alexis. I guess it's up to Connor/Chaps? We're hopeless.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good for Alexis...
finally someone who gives a shit about being pushed around.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think my anger just crashed firefox
This is so frustrating. A&M... it doesn't matter the sport. They bring the same classless, thuggish play style. They want to be us so badly they'll scrap and claw to make it happen.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this game is out of control
and that's not safe at all
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey ... didn't i say this
oh wait i did
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
another reply to myself
he'll come out and do a semi dirty move in response
watch
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can we play ANY fucking defense?
at all? any thing?
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Negative.
You should be asking can we play ANY fucking offense, because that's our M.O.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the A@M post players
masturbate to bill lambeer highlights
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else...
This game should serve as a wake-up to the entire locker room. This is a talented team. But they need to find some fire and some drive. A&M will bang... it'll happen. But we can't get timid. We need to fight.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where was the wakeup call
for the Mizzou, Mich. St, and Wisconsin game?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Missouri's Season
may have ended at a Columbia bar last Sunday. L to Nebraska at home. Ouch.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HOW IS THAT A FOUL?
fuckshitcrapass ARRRRGGGGGG!
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
brian davis is a new enemy of the nation
by EEhorns on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't normally say this
but Damion should of kept rolling.
damn, i hate being down like this to the Aggies.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
26-21 in 2nd half
As PB mentioned, since the opening four minutes game is even.
Down 13 with six minutes left. A man can dream...
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We need a DJ miracle
recently hitting wild shots. Signs of unconscious KD-esque shooting?
Gary Johnson did nothing today. He has a lot of work to do. Another disappointing player on our roster.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we need a miracle but i feel it's going to come
by clra2 on Jan 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Texas is fighting in this game
Don't know if I agree with those that say this team needs to find some fire. I think they're fighting (besides the literal fights). A lot of things have gone against them and they're still hanging in there.
by funk on Jan 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
upside down horns
used to only be ou's calling card... but this generation grew up watching Texas/OU on TV as THE game in the Big XII and now every team does it, including the ags who only used to "saw 'em off"
by OilmanHorn on Jan 30, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's like our 4th miss
on the front end of a 1-and-1. 8 points lost there.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
one player that has shown no "heart" tonight...
AJ has just crawled under the covers tonight.
Connor has fought back and mae some shots, AJ has been beaten to death...we got nothing out of AJ.
by cortexas on Jan 30, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ will make a couple of meaningless 3's now
automatic when the game's out of reach. guaranteed.
by ltrain4 on Jan 30, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
our random weave offense 30 feet from the basket
is awesome
by ltrain4 on Jan 30, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dexy
Really brought it tonight.
But I haven't been this frustrated in a while.
by DisplacedTexan on Jan 30, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
giving up 69 points with 4:47 left
actually isn't that bad for a horrible defensive club.
I'll say it again, offense is the main disappointment today. Barnes isn't not exactly an offensive genius. He doesn't need to be, but he needs to do better than this.
For starters, more motion, more passing. More cuts, screens, picks, and those should happen off the ball as well.
With Pittman emerging, get him more involved. Play inside out.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
One and DONE ALL NITE LONG
by texfite on Jan 30, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we have 13 offensive boards.
just didn't convert those back either.
by jimmer on Jan 30, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's up with the shot selection
The plays we're running are getting us inefficient shots. When was the last time that we executed a play that gave us an easy basket?
We might as well stop the Phoenix Suns comparisons. They say Barnes is trying to play Suns ball, but this is anything but Suns' ball.
The defensive-minded Barnes is still trying to play a half-court slow it down style of tempo. We were playing like them a couple of months ago.
I think the problem is we're dead tired and we have no bench. Running a Suns offense would be detrimental to the team in the long term.
So now we're back to a half-court team, and we're not suitable to play at that speed. This is bad news. Our only hope now is Pittman/Johnson saving us.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but we run intricate weaves to no where
that's a lot of movement
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No problem with the fight in our team tonight
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Too much fight actually
The Pittman/Wangmene incidents destroyed any momentum we had at the time.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh no
the victory cigar - jd lewis :-\
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gary Johnson
hasn't played in this half. Coach Barnes probably saw what I saw in the first half: horrible defense.
I know that he didn't play all fall, but I'm still surprised and somewhat disappointed that he hasn't shown more.
by awiggo on Jan 30, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not too much fight
just fighting in the wrong circumstances
by longhorn00 on Jan 30, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Disgusting loss.
Wow, we just got manhandled for the third time in four years against the Aggs in cowtown. The only bright spot was Big Dex having a breakout game.
Also, I don't want to be Mark Turgeon but the officiating was absolutely dreadful.
by FNJ on Jan 30, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Officiating
Although Texas did not bring their A game, the officiating definitely favored the home crowd.
What made me want to take a baseball bat to the t.v. was the way A&M was playing such a physical game but yet did a quote un-quote "good job" keeping a straight face as if they were playing fairly.
When a Texas player finally lost their cool, the Oscar winning aggie would step back and act like a bitchy victim of the situation when they were instigating all of it.
When Dex got called for a technical...WTF!!! It wasn't a jump ball to begin with. Dex had full possesion and was fouled by the aggie reaching in.
Every time we did get the ball into the paint, we had to get fouled 3 or 4 times before the refs would blow the whistle. What a joke.
by 512 on Jan 31, 2008 8:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to lose to the f-ing sheep f-ers...
... especially in such an uninspired performance. When or against who do we get fired up?
by bfaut86 on Jan 30, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
heart wasn't the issue
execution and just mass were
happens
we got beat the hell up
and in aggressive muscular games ... we can't match up
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose...
...but I guess I just expect a little more extra something against the ags, that's all.
by bfaut86 on Jan 30, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can only do so much with what god gave you
our bigs are raw
no post up moves
getting picked off on picks
not transitions
getting boxed the hell out
the aggies play a rough style
and face it ... our bigs don't have the foot work to get with that yet
and that was on the defensive end ... that's how we got in a hole
turn around on the offensive end
our star wasn't very starrific because he was getting bodied
our 2nd start ... dj wasn't very good today
aj is off and on
conner was off
it's amazing the score wasn't worse
and sometimes ... it just happens that way
i would've like to see mason take it to the rim more
he can easily get to the basket and either draw fouls or kick out
because he may not be the best dribbler but he's a pretty good slasher
my $.02
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damion James
For my money Damion played as bad a game as one could possibly imagine. Missing two free throws early during the A&M run, never finishing at the hoop, no rebounding , and a horrid foul on a clear dunk to end the first half. No bueno Damion, no bueno.
by br79 on Jan 30, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like your Ricky quote.
by FNJ on Jan 30, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
worst game this season
definitely depresses me. do teams play better against us or what? can we at least blow them out on our court? pretty please?
by clra2 on Jan 30, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Texas vs Baylor will be... interesting.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 10:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we should win that one
they're not massive
that's what kills us
by abcdmetrius on Jan 30, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One of those games
I'm chalking this up to "one of those games". We miss 10+ free throws, play bad defense, miss open shots when we get them and aggies get most of the breaks. That all adds up to a big loss. I don't think this means we're less of a team than I thought we were last night, but it is a long way from the giddimess I felt after the UCLA win. My expectations have changed big time since then.
by SaintBevo on Jan 30, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
While we're in a tough conference
be consistently good ... or just consistently bad ... or perhaps i should just lower my expectations and expect nothing ...
by texfite on Jan 30, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Missed Free Throws
You're right...Texas was having a tremendously hard time making free throws last night.
The "white out" and the distractions behind the basket contributed greatly to it. It reminds me a lot of how they tell pitchers in NCAA baseball they cannot wear white sleeves, in fact they can only wear the color matching their jersey, because it makes it difficult to see the ball released from the pitcher's hand otherwise.
Anyway...Damion James was having an awful time making free throws. I think the fans and their distracting cult unison of throwing up their hands when the player raised to shoot contributed to most of the missed free throws.
I kept thinking...why not fake the fans out by acting as if you are pulling up to shoot the free throw and then pause until they reached the peak of their queerness... then get off a quick "undistracted" free throw.
Then you could laugh at them for being so simple minded. They would have been so confused. "What do we do now Mr. Yell Leader sir? You didn't prepare us for this!
by 512 on Jan 31, 2008 8:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is actually illegual
Unless it is part of your regular shooting motion, the reff can waive off the free throw. The reason for this is players could pump fake freethrows until the other team jumps, then shoot and if they miss they get another try because it is a lane violation.
by Wells on Jan 31, 2008 8:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Losing to the aggies.
I can deal with an occasional loss to them in football, but i can't deal with a loss at basketball. We are a superior program and yet they, lately, have gotten the better of us. What gives?
It seems like they always have the game of their lives against us. Josh Carter just had his best game of the season.
Now, I have to deal with Aggie crap for a month or so now. "You can't even beat us at basketball anymore."
by FNJ on Jan 30, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Split
They haven't got the better of us, we have at worst split with them the last couple of years. As much as we might not like it, they have an actual Bball program. Ours is still better, but they are goof enough and talented enough to make winning on the road there an accomplishment. Not like the guaranteed beat-downs of old. We have to play well to win on the raod and it just didn't happen tonight.
by SaintBevo on Jan 30, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aggies win
so I guess that means Gillespie gets all the credit.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 30, 2008 11:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just so tired...
I'm so tired of losing to the aggies. This is incredible. Will we ever lay the beat down on A&M again before I graduate?
First football, then basketball. What's next? KState will beat us. 2 years in a row.
by longhornricky on Jan 30, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very real possibility
As a matter of fact, they probably will beat us.
by FNJ on Jan 30, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Johnson Hype
Remember when everyone was saying "Man... just wait till we get Gary Johnson! We would've beaten this team with Johnson..." etc.
Just substitute those "Gary Johnson" with "Dexter Pittman in playing condition" and you're all set.
Time to jump on the Sexy Dexy bandwagon.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 31, 2008 3:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
























