Open Game Thread: Texas at Wisconsin
by Peter Bean on Dec 23, 2008 7:30 PM CST
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Texas Longhorns at Wisconsin Badgers, Dec 23, 2008 8:30 PM CST
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damn, this TCU Boise game is quite good. i’ll have to pay attention to both.
by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 23, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TEXXXXXXXXXXAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS NT
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dex crampin
Barnes bitching out Connor. "ARE YOU GOING TO PLAY LIKE A MAN!?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Watching on ESPN360.com
I’m at my girlfriend’s parent’s house and I think I’m one of like six people in the country who has gotten ESPN360 to work.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i’m trying it right now and i agree, it’s being slow and laggy. and i normally have it work fine.
by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 23, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'll be number 5 or 7 then..
its really really behind sometimes which is frustrating..
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've got a better chance of scoring in this game than Balbay.
by ctex80 on Dec 23, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Could not agree more
I’m not even that impressed with his ability to ballhandle and find players without the turnovers. Someone asked last game what does he bring to the party? I’m still confused.
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice early lead
It’s not very loud as expected in this arena because everyone is out for the holidays. Still louder than Erwin Center.
Kinda surprised Dickie V would be doing this game.
Johnson once again playing like a man. I want him to start.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just started watching
so is balbay played point the entire game?
by StanTheCaddy on Dec 23, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
James bricks another three
I really wish we could get him out of there and in midrange or the paint where he belongs. Him shooting threes is more like he wants to impress NBA scouts.
Connor is active today so far. I think Barnes getting in his face might be working.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we cant match three for three..
only abrams is consistant enough, everybody on the floor can hit em for WISC…
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
17-16 Texas, tv timeout
I’m like two minutes behind the tv.
I doubt we’ll see Balbay much the rest of this game. Abrams hot early and moving nicely without the ball.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dex
Has gone from novelty to legitimate threat. I love how Barnes is slowly bringing him along.
by 40AS on Dec 23, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What a manly rebound by Pittman
Then scores the easy 2. He is a man amongst boys. REAL good matchup against Wisconsin because they play slow.
Don’t be surprised if Pittman has the best game of his life today. Bohannon has NO chance at stopping him down low.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ROFL WTF
Portland State is going to win @ #7 ranked Gonzaga
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd be really happy for Dex to have a big game
He hasn’t delivered on his potential yet, but he’s still young
by Texas Sized BS on Dec 23, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice play there
Screen and roll, Connor cuts to the basket and gets FTs.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bad turnover
It’s going to kill us in this game.
We’re more athletic than them, we need to take advantage of it. Don’t keep James on the perimeter. Barnes is bitching at him right now.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hate to be negative so early
but this team lacks a heart and true leader.
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
More like a true leader
Coming in, we knew there’d be a hole there. No one has really filled it and not much synergy has developed.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure about the heart yet...
but I do agree that they do not have a leader.
by Texas Sized BS on Dec 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok, scratch heart...
i was reacting to the back to back turnovers…
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.... turnovers in 3 straight possessions
plz call a timeout Barnes
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We can destroy this team on the boards
This may sound harsh, but I liked the James last year at this time more than this year. I miss the rebounding machine. If he’s stuck on the perimeter, he won’t get offensive rebounds.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hill before Chap?
Curious decision.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is Chappy still hurt? Didn't he roll his ankle last game?
by ctex80 on Dec 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
Wasn’t able to see the Mich State game. On vacation
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
25-21 Wisc, under 8
Turnovers and lazy defense hurting early.
Atch and Pitt both with 2 early fouls.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In the 'it could be worse' category
Zags lose by 7 to Portland State
by 40AS on Dec 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
o btw this may seem irrelevant but...
what happened to Hill’s hair?
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice 33-30 Tx, under 4 timeout
Great finish by James and AJ keeping us in the game with runners and off-balance jumpers.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
court reminds me of
turkey day against a&m.. very sloppy and yet the other team isn’t ever falling…
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least Balbay is getting some time
and we’re not losing points with him on the court.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
too many turnovers, going to come back to haunt us
by Texas Sized BS on Dec 23, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Whiskey throwing up some serious bricks
if we had a good offense at all, we would be blowing them out
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think that is about 4 turnovers on james
Hook'em
by desi_horn on Dec 23, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice!
nice tip by james hopefully it counts
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
NC State vs UH type of play
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TCU just closed to 13-10.
This is their second good drive of the second half but the first stalled out just beyond their field goal range. Boise missed a field goal.
TCU has 367 yards total offense to Boise State’s 194.
Just keeping up via ESPN gamecard. Viewers might have more.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TCU has been up and down the field,
a couple of stupid turnovers all that’s kept Boise in it. Boise done nothing on offense since the 1st quarter. That ginger QB for TCU drives me nuts.
by ctex80 on Dec 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ginger. nice.
i’ve been thinking of how weird he looks haha, no offense to gingers..
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah its not the most sensible
but still funny as hell..
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
39-37 Horns at half
Turnovers and fouls—not a good recipe for a road win.
AJ really nice shooting and passing on the overplay. Pittman dominant in his limited minutes. James decent as well other than the turnovers.
Mason appears hesitant to shoot the ball and afraid to foul on defense. I wonder if he is playing less physical on defense because Texas can’t afford to have him sit.
Last, I’m not sure why Texas is collapsing when Wisconsin has the ball in the post. They are leaving three-point shooters like Bohannan wide open. I’d much rather make the Wisconsin bigs beat Pittman and Gary and Connor straight up than give up an open look from three.
--AW--
by awiggo on Dec 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think the cut Mason suffered
had a lot to do with his sudden hesitancy. I heard he couldn’t even see out of one eye, and yet we had him shooting bombs at the end of the last game. Ugh…
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
mason needs to do that more often.
and connor needs to go back to how he was shooting the ball last year.
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We are outshooting Wisconsin significantly
but our turnovers are costing us.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good penetration by Mason
James hurt?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
there it is again,
like dj last year, when mason drives, we get either fouls or good opportunities. Keep it up Mason!
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chapman hurt?
Doghouse? What?
Also, James can’t be hurt. He’s a MAN.
by Horn Brain on Dec 23, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
couple of nice dribble drives by mason
maybe someone got in his ear at the half
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pittman getting in foul trouble is a killer
He could’ve really shined in this game. Instead he’s on the bench.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can someone stay on Bohannon?
He killed us last year too.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anyone god a tv feed? stuck in an internet cafe in bumfuck bolivia here
help a fan out.
by UTrumbo on Dec 23, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
17-16 TCU
Balbay with 4 fouls.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how was James not fouled there
he was held going for that rebound
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
losing to wisconsin
its like losing on elementary school field day. the accent of every native in that state convinces you that at least youve won as long as you are still living.
its cute and all, but as soon as you come home, you know that youve lost.
lets not lose to elementary school principals.
by UTrumbo on Dec 23, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ is gunna come up big soon.
I can feel it.
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
let's hope ...
he needs to get in this … soon …
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 10:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This year college basketball is really watered down
At first I wanted to say that we’re not a top 10 team considering how many games we’ve struggled in this year, but in reality 10-15 is where we belong because other than UNC, there are no great teams out there. This year is really pedestrian.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
CAN WE PLEASE.....
JUST COME UP WITH A DEFENSIVE STOP.
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pittman gets scored on by some player
but he looks much smaller in size to Pittman, Dexy can dominate him inside.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Dickie V giving some love to my Houston Rockets. Lost today to the Cavs because the refs took Yao out of the game.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ off on his signature fast break pull up 3
Hughes is killing. Mason is driving! Why can’t we see this every game?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TCU just picked off Boise,
under 2 minutes, boise only 1 timeout. TCU by 1.
by ctex80 on Dec 23, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great rebound by Balbay
single-handedly got us a free possession, leading to an AJ jumper
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOO
after every whistle
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If TCU played alabama instead of Utah,
I think they’d win..
by jacobb23 on Dec 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ward hesitated on TWO open threes
this is just awful. Not having another reliable shooter next to AJ is going to kill us all season. It’s probably one of the reasons why we have James shooting threes when he shouldn’t be there. I wish Connor could find his shot again. We really need that.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hello
whats going on boys and girls, glad to be back for some game posts :)
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ever since dick v
said wisconsin was a great ft shooting team, they have sucked, thanks dick
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and,
why the hell does abrams try to FLOAT everything! even 2 footers
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
James rebounding like a monster right now
that’s good to see
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ is playing well
but I just hate how many plays we run for him. Should he really be our #1 option? I wish James and Johnson could get more opportunities.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Abrams - 19 shots
Johnson + James = 17 shots combined.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
abrams is basically taking
the rest of the teams shots other than james and johnson
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man I love Balbay's hustle
He can’t shoot, but he’s everywhere. Unfortunately between him, Ward, and Mason, we have too many of these players and not enough shooters.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another poorly run play for Abrams
Almost like the Notre Dame game. I think we have better athletes than them but we’re not taking advantage of it.
Will Barnes put Pittman back into the game? Foul trouble is meaningless at this point of the game.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if dick vitale is gonna get as excited when he calls that NBA game for the nuggets
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whoa Balbay made a layup
first FG of the game.
I love that Barnes is keeping him in the game. He’s playing hard despite having 4 fouls. Well deserved playing time.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
YES
That’s why you feed James IN THE POST! It’s so easy for him, why can’t we just do this more often instead of running countless plays for AJ?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
c'mon boys FINISH THIS GAME UP
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i wish there was a december madness for college football :(
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If only I knew whether Wisconsin were any good at home
Seems like the kind of thing the announcers would mention
by 40AS on Dec 23, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ESPN keeps feeding us that Wisconsin record at home
We get it. They’re good at home. You can say that about every team.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JAMES
bad offense with Abrams, but rebound drains clock
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Under a minute. 36 seconds, still 1 pt lead.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
and Hughes.
they are 50% from three today.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our last two FGs
made by Johnson and James. Not AJ.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
goingforthecorner, is totally against AJ…
i think im with him too much aj
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not against him
We don’t win without him today, but I don’t like the shot distribution until late.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YES YES YES
why didn’t they foul James?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is that a W?
won for the win column? seriously im writing from the fucking amazon here.
by UTrumbo on Dec 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
6 seconds left
3 point game, abrams on the line
by clra2 on Dec 23, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
What an awful ending for Wisconsin. James/Johnson/Abrams/Balbay were awesome tonight
by 40AS on Dec 23, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AJ you mean
is that some wishful thinking
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
by mattyj on Dec 23, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
’TIL GABRIEL BLOWS HIS HOOOOOOORN!!!!
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
GAMMMMEEEEE OOOOOVVVEEEEERRRR
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nothing but net on first.
Second one, too, great.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thx whills for the update
gotta make it back in the pitch dark now. its been fun.
by UTrumbo on Dec 23, 2008 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You have a great Christmas down there.
We know it’s hard to find Horns games but you seem to get to us. We’ll help as best we can.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT T F WAS THAT ALL ABOUT DAMION?
WAS IT DAMION?
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What? The logo stomping?
Dougas initiated it, James and Mase (I think) joined in.
by ctex80 on Dec 23, 2008 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WOO HOO
I feel much better.
Did you know Wisconsin is good at home? Not good enough today.
Johnson and James were clutch at the end. Love Balbay getting some time at the end. Everyone criticized his lack of shooting, but you can’t go wrong with another energy guy like him. He didn’t give us points directly, but he gave us free possessions.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Barnes interview on 74-69 win.
Good practice, good spunk. Turnovers hurt us. Wisconsin hard to guard, they stretch us out. Damion came up with big play. Johnson fine.
Our whole game plan was to disrupt their rhythm. Dogus was really good at it.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why were we stomping on the Wisconsin "W" after the game? nt
by whoopspat on Dec 23, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
did wisconsin stomp on our longhorn last yr?....
i didnt notice it last yr while at the frank erwin
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Dec 23, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i couldn’t tell if they were stomping or if they were comparing shoe sizes
by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 23, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter ...
Whether they burned the Longhorn at the Erwin Center … programs like Texas are expected to behave at a higher level. I didn’t see what happened, only that Dick V. comment that whatever it was, it was unnecessary.
by Texfiter on Dec 23, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was unnecessary
But if they stomped on our logo last year, then it’s completely understandable. They’ll get over it.
I think Barnes will give them a lecture or two about it either way.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 23, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW that was a 12-5 run to close the game.
Just the confidence tonic this team needed.
by whills on Dec 23, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great game, great win
I would never have imagined it would be Abrams, Mason, Balbay, Johnson, and James down the stretch. But as Rummy says, you fight with the army you have.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
by Caradoc on Dec 23, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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