Open Game Thread: #9 UCLA Bruins at #8 Texas Longhorns
UCLA Bruins @ Texas Longhorns
The Drum should provide for #8 Texas (5-1) quite the atmosphere this evening when the 9th-ranked UCLA Bruins (4-1) make their first-ever vist to Austin. All time, the Longhorns and Bruins have battled three times on the hardwood (UCLA won the first two, Texas won last year), but each contest has been at Pauley Pavilion.
KEYS TO THE GAME
- Start fast. In this case, I mean two things: First, a strong opening 20 minutes like last year's at Pauley would both light up the crowd a go a long way towards hiding some of Texas' vulnerabilities (such as go-to half court offense in a close game). Second, I think Texas is the team which would benefit from a higher-paced game. For whatever reason, Rick Barnes declined to press Notre Dame until the game's final minutes; a mistake I hope Rick doesn't make this evening. The Bruins' guards can be forced into turnovers.
- No second chances. UCLA Coach Ben Howland has some years fielded some excellent offensive squads and other years horribly ugly ones to watch. But even the ugly ones keep the offensive efficiency at a high level, thanks largely to their proficiency racking offensive boards. This will be a man's game, and you can bet that every member of the Texas frontcourt knows that if they're getting beat for rebounds after a UCLA shot, they won't be playing.
- Win the turnover battle. I get the feeling this might be the decisive factor for these two teams. For Texas, the impact of Augustin's departure is obvious. A year after comfortably leading the entire country with an impressive 14% turnover rate, Texas' rate is up by more than a third, losing north of 19% of their possessions. On the bright side, Texas hasn't been nearly as turnover-prone as UCLA, which has given away 23% of its offensive possessions on the year. The sample sizes are still small, but the underlying causes suggest an opportunity for both teams to attack. For the Bruins, that means being unafraid of getting burnt by our vanilla stable of guards, contesting passing lanes and aggressively playing to change possession. If Abrams gets by you to the lane... who cares? He doesn't instigate contact to get to the line, and doesn't finish. On the flipside, tonight's match up between Darren Collison and Justin Mason should be special. At his best, Collison can be the premier player in a given game, taking over with a wide array of skills -- including a strong perimeter jump shot, ability to finish in the lane, and good passing vision for teammates. He's turned it over an alarming amount so far this year himself, but Texas fans shouldn't be fooled; Collison will be no easy target. Rather, I think Texas should force UCLA to beat the press. Collison's not as good a full-court point guard as he is all-around player, while Josh Shipp (only a competent ball handling guard) and Jrue Holiday (true freshman -- albeit a damn good one) might struggle with the pressure.
- Big men play big. You wouldn't know it just yet, but this Texas' team's strength is its frontcourt. After back-to-back seasons with limited frontcourt contribution and superstar playmakers outside, Texas is for the first time since Lamarcus Aldridge was here a team that has the frontcourt personnel to have a high impact on the game. Texas is more than just rusty, however; of all the things Rick Barnes does well, scoring consistently and efficiently inside is not one of them. I suspect that this team will get there eventually, especially if Wingman continues to develop as I think he will. But the key in the short term is for Dexter Pittman to get himself under freaking control with his fouls. Texas was in great shape when Dexy was moving the Big East Player of the year around like a table shaker of salt; it was the four fouls -- all of them stupid, preventable, and the result of mental weakness -- that grounded his and our momentum. Who knows, maybe a team as strong and physical as UCLA will provide for Dexy the kind of banging, contact atmosphere in which he can play without fouling. He simply has to pull it all together for this team to reach its fullest potential. Why not start tonight, big fella?
#9 UCLA BRUINS AT #8 TEXAS LONGHORNS
8:00 p.m. CT * Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Televion: ESPN2 (Dave O'Brien, Jay Bilas)
Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM in Austin
Official UT Game Info: TexasSports.com Game Preview
Bruins Hoops Coverage: Bruins Nation.com
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Official prediciton:
Texas 25
UCLA 24
Abrams 1-25 from three, 15-16 from the line
Rest of Texas: 3-30 FT Dexter has two dunks before he fouls out.
Awiggo explodes halfway through the second half, causing a 30-minute delay as they clean him off the court.
Kidding. I think this will be a tough test for our offensive patience. I can see Abrams/James getting frustrated with the D and jacking us into oblivion. Then again, I know nothing about UCLA, so there you go.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 4:50 PM CST
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Let's go Horns!
That place should be rocking tonight.
by stampchez on
Dec 4, 2008 5:25 PM CST
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Solid prediction
the man, the myth, the legend.
by JYarbs on
Dec 5, 2008 11:10 AM CST
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Last year vs kansas
I came about two hours early and there must have been 500 people there already. I’m here now at the game and there can’t be more than 75-100 people. I think finals are going to really impact turnout- hopefully more will come though.
by liveUT on
Dec 4, 2008 5:58 PM CST
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Is it just me....
or does everyone want ou to get smashed by USC tonight. Not just for ranking purpose, but for pure enjoyment.
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 6:04 PM CST
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crap, going to mute...
Damn ou band wont stop
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 6:08 PM CST
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is bradford related to the griffen brothers?
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by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 6:10 PM CST
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I just will never understand
Giving the horns down when you are not even playing the Longhorns. It just does not make sense.
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 6:12 PM CST
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that was clean, ou cheats again
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM CST
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Is it me...
… or are they just triple-teaming Griffin and daring the rest of the team to beat them?
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 6:38 PM CST
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Anyone see that Warren kid's headband?
Why must it be positioned so? It’s like 3 inches above his hair-line. I realize that headbands in basketball became useless and just a fashion statement years ago, but really…It’s almost slipping off the back of his head it’s so far back.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 6:48 PM CST
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Sad to say....
I took a little pleasure in that from Washington
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 7:17 PM CST
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That was cheap...
… no good no matter who it’s on. Should have just dunked on him.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 7:25 PM CST
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What's with the ESPN merch?
Who the f wants to wear that? It should be about as cool as a CNN shirt if ESPN was being responsible.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 7:49 PM CST
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Horns Down symbol and a BCS sign.
RAGE on OU.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 7:50 PM CST
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I really hope that Abrams steps it up tonight.
We cannot have him jacking up threes towards the 2nd half.
We just need to take control of the paint, feed the ball to Pittman and control our possessions. It’ll be really nice to beat this talented UCLA team, and, yet, another great achievement by the Longhorns.
by longhornricky on
Dec 4, 2008 7:59 PM CST
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I hope this OU game doesn't go into overttime.
by longhornricky on
Dec 4, 2008 8:00 PM CST
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There is a UT sport following it.
Of course it’s going into overtime.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:01 PM CST
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wow, made the intentional miss
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 8:03 PM CST
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good great grand....lets get onto the real game
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 8:05 PM CST
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did it matter to Texas...
…that OU just won? do we want them as high as possible for us to beat them later in the season?
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:06 PM CST
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It doesn't matter. Even if you beat a #1 it is forgotten later in the season.
Wait. Are we talking football or basketball?
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:07 PM CST
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No
We will never root for the Sooners to do anything well ever again. No matter what, how, or where. If they lost every game in every sport forever and ever, that would just make me that much happier.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 8:07 PM CST
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Tisdale story
He’s a great bass player and amazingly upbeat after cancer but Toby Keith “the Biggest Sooner fan” is King of the talentless Dicks.
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:07 PM CST
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You mean they went to UConn while our game was starting.
That kind of stuff gets a sorry motherf*ckers from me.
by whills on
Dec 4, 2008 8:08 PM CST
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How can we not rebound?
They have 0 big men.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:09 PM CST
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I'll take the threes anyway.
It will take the horns a while to adjust to ucla; hopefully, it will be quick.
by whills on
Dec 4, 2008 8:12 PM CST
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Last year they came out quick
UCLA is doubling the post everytime, that could cause a problem
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:13 PM CST
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Uh oh 35 NBA scouts...
you know AJ’s dad is in the stands hyperventilating…
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:14 PM CST
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really, scouts hitting 6th street? doubt it.
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 8:14 PM CST
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UCLA is having OU-like good luck right now.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:15 PM CST
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rick barnes
where is his burnt orange tie? I thought he usually wore one on gamedays…
by 4th generation fan on
Dec 4, 2008 8:16 PM CST
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So far this game kinda sucks
Fresh off watching a sucky game between USC and OU
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:16 PM CST
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actually round rock is only 22.1 miles
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 8:18 PM CST
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Great D
Rare 5 second call
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:18 PM CST
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What kind of transition D was that?
No one got near Collison…
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:19 PM CST
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i give AJ a hard time...
…but goddamn his 3-ball is sweet…
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:19 PM CST
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Haha that slow white guy was funny
Looks like me
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:20 PM CST
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Three for AJ
but I have to say it’s pretty pathetic that UCLA’s PG is guarding Atchley and we’re still not posting up Connor. That says a lot about our inability to exploit the matchups, and how soft Connor is. He’s not even demanding the ball when Collison is guarding him.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:20 PM CST
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AJ perfect from the field (3 shots)
and Balbay with 2 assists already
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:21 PM CST
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Anyone see the Rutgers/Louisville halftime score?
49 – 0 Rutgers. Wow.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:23 PM CST
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This is not a good game to be missing FTs
this game is going to go down to the wire. We CAN’T afford to miss freebies.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:25 PM CST
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Nice Chappy
Great Feed from James
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:26 PM CST
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Great two man game between Chaps and Jamesq
James passed up a jumpshot too.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:26 PM CST
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CHAPMAN i thought you were a gentleman--
didndt see that rear entry situation coming!!! NICE!
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:26 PM CST
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wow, who stole chapman's jersey?
that kid looks nothing like the passive kid i saw last year.
by DrunkArmadillo on
Dec 4, 2008 8:27 PM CST
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WOW awesome ball movement there
that was just exciting to watch.
Showtime Horns?
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:28 PM CST
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Collison is good
He does not miss
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:29 PM CST
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It seems we're a little too athletic for UCLA,
but their threes are keeping them in the game.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:29 PM CST
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That is what I want to see.
Beautiful teamwork and patience.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 8:29 PM CST
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Horns
are going to be so much better by March
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:29 PM CST
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No doubt
but we NEED to win a few of these non-conference games. This one is at home. It would be disappointing if we lose this game.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:31 PM CST
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He does not miss
Even with the awkward looking shot
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:31 PM CST
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UCLA wants revenge
and Howland’s a solid coach
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:32 PM CST
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stupid ass...
…burger king commercial.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:33 PM CST
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Do not let bastards...
… have wide open threes.
Deny those bastards!
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 8:33 PM CST
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Do Burgers taste good?
let’s feed them to foreigners who are used to bland rice and see if they like them
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:35 PM CST
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Only problem is
neither can UCLA
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:36 PM CST
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That was gratuitous, there was no play his way. nt
by whills on
Dec 4, 2008 8:37 PM CST
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His expression appeared to me to show intent...but guessing what others are thinking is hard business.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:38 PM CST
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Really wierd
Like Bilas said, I don’t think it was on purpose but not acceptable
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:38 PM CST
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That was a
you’re pissing me off taste this elbow move
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:38 PM CST
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Can i take the blame for the UCLA miss
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:39 PM CST
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that AJ 3 pointer...
…was DEFINITELY for the NBA scouts. he shot that shit from the announcer’s table.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:40 PM CST
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That was great D by Chap
bah, too bad we couldn’t finish that one
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:41 PM CST
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chap's Dunk %
Like maybe 60% this year. Weird.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 8:42 PM CST
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and Pittman...
…is like the mythical Fozzy. will we ever see him play a full quarter? i don’t know.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:45 PM CST
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The music at the game is not good.
It’s that ‘Shut up and Drive’ country song that was on just then.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 8:42 PM CST
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I can't complain of being up 30-24
but I feel we could still be playing a lot beter.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:43 PM CST
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It's coming together, y'all...
…our D is going to be the difference in this game.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:44 PM CST
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i officially hate mcdonalds mcnuggets
Hook'em
by TEXAS_FIGHT07 on
Dec 4, 2008 8:44 PM CST
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Our economy
is just Burger King & Mickey D’s. You know things are bad when you start seeing that British turd selling magic towels and other goofy crap during primetime.
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:47 PM CST
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Damn
The NBA scouts/GMs here must be drooling at Collison. AJ is an after thought.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:47 PM CST
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Huge Block
!!!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:49 PM CST
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LOL Chapman block
I’m glad they didn’t call a T on that
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:49 PM CST
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Crap James needs to pass that on the break
missed offensive goaltending!!!
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:50 PM CST
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haha
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 8:52 PM CST
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AJ playing the best game of this season
He’s not jacking up a bunch of shots, but when he does shoot, it’s going in. Incredible. Too bad it doesn’t happen often
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 8:52 PM CST
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Great first half
Few complaints overall. And lots to like.
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 8:53 PM CST
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Agree
Of course, our iso plays with DJ Augustin were lame, too. We do ‘last possessions’ horribly.
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 8:56 PM CST
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I know The Sports Guy
is hated in Hornland but he had a pretty hilarious bit about the Clippers and last possessions
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 8:57 PM CST
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LOL half-time announcers...
…thinks Buffalo took Uconn to the wire because Buffalo plays “grown men… they dont get carded when they go to the bar.” Nice analysis.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 8:59 PM CST
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Their girls have moustaches, too. Tough crowd. nt
by whills on
Dec 4, 2008 9:01 PM CST
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Just got home
caught the last two minutes of first half.
So, apparently AJ is hot tonight. Can we afford to rely on that?
May Colt be with you. Yeah, that's right.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:03 PM CST
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Good first half
Lots of turnovers, but I’m being nitpicky. Ladies and Gents, we’re doing this with Damion going for 6 points and Mason going for 4 points, just wait until we start opening it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture
by run Bevo run on
Dec 4, 2008 9:04 PM CST
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TV issues here
What’s crowd size, and intensity (or lack thereof)? Thanks
by edsp on
Dec 4, 2008 9:08 PM CST
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Looks pretty good on TV
It got pretty loud during the best moments
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:09 PM CST
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Wow deja vu
half starts with a Keefe three. Can someone get a hand in his face?
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:10 PM CST
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Why do we have such a hard problem hitting free thows?
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:11 PM CST
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You make a good point
but you would think James and Mason would have a better %
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:12 PM CST
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I thought we were one of the best teams at FT
Was that just KD and DJ with over 80% bringing up our percentages? I know AJ is still good, but I seem to remember James struggling with FT last season…
by 4th generation fan on
Dec 4, 2008 9:13 PM CST
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Haha, of course
Colllison is WIDE open for three and misses it.
Pittman again!
When he’s on the court, we should call the paint “Dexter’s Laboratory”
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:14 PM CST
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Off the glass!!!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:14 PM CST
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LOL BANK
It’s official, AJ is having a good day
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Dec 4, 2008 9:14 PM CST
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The last two minutes...
…have shown us a hint of what Texas is capable of.
by Heart of a Muschampion on
Dec 4, 2008 9:15 PM CST
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WTF?
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:19 PM CST
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What was AJ doing there?
It looked like he was running away
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:19 PM CST
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Turnovers a double penalty against UCLA
Obviously hurts our possession, but it gives them an offensive possession they can work with. Terrible.
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 9:20 PM CST
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Terrible transition defense
and Connor is pissing me off. He’s taken 5 shots and they’ve ALL been for three. Are you kidding me? Whatever happened to that sky hook? He’s anything but an inside presence at this point.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:21 PM CST
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Damn. Did you see Rick Barnes staring down James at that timeout?
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:21 PM CST
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Yes
Woah, that was scary. Was James supposed to be there to help Connor?
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 9:23 PM CST
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Really need a bucket here
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:24 PM CST
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Crap Mason, missing layups?
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:24 PM CST
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You have to make that mason
And we can not get a defensive board
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST
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I've seen my shit play basketball before.
It’s better than this.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST
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I have to say
right now neither team looks like they are top 10 teams. Either that or college basketball is just weak this year.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:29 PM CST
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Get out of this zone immediately
Makes no sense at all for this UCLA team. There’s no Kevin Love that I can see. C’mon Rick.
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST
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Rick must have listened
I think we went to man right after that
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:26 PM CST
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2-3 zone = bad rebounding
Our sucky offense is costing us points and giving up points.
Now I see why the Pomeroy offensive efficiency is so important. We must rank pretty low in that stat this year.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST
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seemingly at will
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
by zamm on
Dec 4, 2008 9:27 PM CST
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Good grief
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:26 PM CST
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Keefe's
widows peak is Eddie Munster like
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 9:29 PM CST
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Great follow by James
much needed
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:30 PM CST
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Ugh, Roll
Can’t stand that guy
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:31 PM CST
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That has to be a foul!!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:31 PM CST
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Bilas nailed it
Our halfcourt offense is just pitiful right now.
If we lose this game, you can point it on offense. Fire Greg Davis!
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:31 PM CST
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Damo
took the kill shot last year. That was one of the top thrills last year – DJ to Damo
by shadyrock on
Dec 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST
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Butt
That’s the offense we’re running right now.
by Horn Brain on
Dec 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST
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The Butt Offense
I’ve really been a fan of Barnes’ Butt Offense. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems it leads to turnovers and bad shots, handing points to the other team.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST
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Chapman really needs to work on FTs
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:35 PM CST
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Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA, Villanova, Michigan State, Arkansas
You have to love Rick Barnes for scheduling like this.
by the1austin on
Dec 4, 2008 9:35 PM CST
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Chappy
Pisses me off. He has his virtues, but he’s like Connor a coupule years ago. Many, many moments which drive me insane.
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 9:35 PM CST
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exact same way with me
1/7 FG; misses those 2 FT’s
by whodat on
Dec 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST
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Connor's driving me crazy today...
He is too reliant on the three point shot. He has to develop a more all-around offensive game.
by the1austin on
Dec 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST
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Sadly, Chappy looks tougher than Connor right now
I’m not seeing any energy in Atchley so far.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST
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Free throws!
They are free!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST
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This game is slowly getting away from us.
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:37 PM CST
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This is about the point where Notre Dame got a lead that killed us..
Texas can’t get behind too much here.
by the1austin on
Dec 4, 2008 9:38 PM CST
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Abrams trying to disagree with you
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:38 PM CST
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AJ's 8/15 for 25 points,
He’s playing great tonight. And he has had a couple of nice passes…
by the1austin on
Dec 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST
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Keep doing that
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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Say something like we are the worst team ever
It works
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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Bad defense
bad offense
May Colt be with you. Yeah, that's right.
by bfaut86 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST
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REBOUND
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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Poor rebounding, and poor perimeter defense
We are giving up a ton of open looks for three.
This could’ve been a blowout if they make their threes. It could turn out to be one.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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connor needs to be slapped awake
worst play
by UT2001 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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I;m thinking the same thing...
I remember last year the guy always seemed to have a sense of urgency. Has he even broken a sweat today? Very passive game from him.
by the1austin on
Dec 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST
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2 UCLA players were the only ones with a shot at that rebound.
Block out? Anyone?
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST
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Uh, if you're gonna foul
make sure he doesn’t score
by Top Jimmy on
Dec 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST
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i dont know how james and atchley are supposed to be first rounders
hopefully they turn it around by march
by titans10 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST
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Will Connor even be drafted?
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST
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i dont know
someone posted a fanshot saying he was the top ranked senior prospect
by titans10 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:42 PM CST
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Oh my god, we are the worst team ever. I'm so...disappointed.
by ctex80 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST
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IT works!!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST
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Wow now we can't even rebound a fucking free throw
This is a collapse
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:42 PM CST
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Oh we (and he) needed that
DaMo for 3!
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST
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Hey, they made a shot!
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST
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WTF our big guys just let those PG lean in and toss up a floater.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST
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That's a tough shot to block
Augustin had shots like that
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:44 PM CST
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What I'm saying is they fake they are going to guard them and then shy away, leaving them wide open.
Happened about 3 times already.
by HornPossessed on
Dec 4, 2008 9:46 PM CST
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Man, I have to say I'm becoming a huge fan of Collison
I hope I never see him again.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:44 PM CST
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Really. Why hasn't he gone pro yet?
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Dec 4, 2008 9:44 PM CST
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Too young last year I guess
he’s definitely gone this year. This year’s draft is looking really weak. He looks like top 10 at least.
by goingforthecorner on
Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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Wow, Johnson with a pretty shot
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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Gary is a really great athlete
With skills to match
--PB--
by PB @ BON on
Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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off the subject but did we recuit Goodson from a&m?
I mean how did they get that guy??
by UT2001 on
Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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Everytime Gary shoots I hold my breath.
I’m still convinced he’s a football player playing basketball.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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Travel anyone?
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST
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Confirmed
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on
Dec 4, 2008 9:46 PM CST
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Way to quick of a shot!
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by blazzinken on
Dec 4, 2008 9:46 PM CST
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WTF James
another great steal by DMas
by Not Now Chief on
Dec 4, 2008 9:46 PM CST
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WTF?
Why did UCLA get the ball after that?
James can make threes, but I wish he could go inside.
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