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Open Game Day Thread: #3 Kansas at #11 Texas

The biggest home game of the year as Kansas travels to Austin for a Big Monday hardwood showdown.

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Is that 9 EST?

My God, Peter.  Look at what you've become...

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gah

Good catch. Thanks.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But I still can't believe

Wells hasn't pointed out that BON timestamps say "CDT".

I'm so confused!!

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 6:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wells has a reason...

Wells always has a reason.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Online viewing

For those who don't have ESPN360,

It appears that the game will be streamed on:

channelsurfing.net

You may have to download the free player first, but it only takes a few seconds. Some games are IE-only, but we really won't know that until game time.

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 6:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Watching the Nova/Gtown game

I really like listening to Jay Bilas.  I really dont like the over the top announcers that try to make every play sound like it is the greatest play in NCAA history...He's calm and calls it like he sees it.  I really like that.

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

I can't stand Gus Johnson.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gametime

About to head down to the mothity fuckin drum!!!!!!

I am trying to remain confident until at least tip off.  I think we can, I think we can, I think we can.

Prediction:
Horns going away 86
Blue Jay Sparrow Hawks 78

Hook 'em

by jimmer on Feb 11, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Identity

It seems Texas has lost some of it's identity from the beginning of the year.  With it went the swagger.  DJ doesn't look like the kid that went toe to toe with TJ Ford over the summer.  All too often resorting to fade aways and tossing up shots.  Conner looks like a stiff breeze will make him wet his shorts.  Can we rely on AJ's shooting to keep us in games.  Most importantly, DEFENSE.  The horns need to look it up.  Try to sustain a defense for an entire game.  Most of all, be bad asses, know you are The University of Texas!

by anonyMoose on Feb 11, 2008 6:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OK, here's my theory

If I make a big deal out of a game, we always lose.

See:

Waited in line all morning to get wristband tickets for tOSU game:  24-7 We suck.

Spring for tickets to Aggie game last year at DKR, plus drive half way across Texas the night after Thanksgiving:  12-7 We suck.

Go to Dallas:  28-21 We suck.

Go to KSU game, meet Vince Young, get VY to autograph my lucky shirt that I left at home the weekend we lost to KSU last year and I blamed myself for it forever, wear said freshly-autographed shirt straight to the game to clinch certain victory and exact revenge:  A billion to like 10 We suck a lot.

Get tickets to Aggie game and actually drive to that shithole town with my brother to get at least some closure on the season before clinching certain BCS berth and being total badasses:  38-30 We suck disaster.

So, I thought to myself:  I can go wait in line all day and skip class and not do my homework to see this game, but that will ensure certain defeat.  Thus, the only rational decision is to abstain from total glory and endure the game from home.  This, certainly will spur the 'Horns to victory over the hated blue-birds.

Right?

Right...?

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 6:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And yes...

... It is extremely frustrating to be your own team's kryptonite.  Maddening, in fact.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Right!

and we appreciate your sacrifice.

I have found that my superstitions work about half the time...

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, and...

... this way I'll at least have my homework done.  Good choice... right?

Right...?

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I used to feel like you

Then me and my friend Clay went to every football game the Horns played in 2005 plus that one we played in early January of 2006 and that pretty much cured it.

Now if I could just get rid of the clap, it'd be smooth sailing.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I'm still going to all the football games.

Sorry guys, but I am.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Great choice, Horn Brain, simply great.

We need some self-possessed mofo to stand up for our superstitions and so far as I can tell, you're it.

Congratulations. And when we win, I'll heap even more kudos your way for such prodigious personal insight and perseverance.

Plus a little check mark for the homework.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What do you know, ESPN lady?

You're a GIRL!
<<a>/dhab>

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You can bet

Digger dhabs her when the cameras quit rolling.

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bilas just said

"You're gonna get backdoored, and it's gonna hurt!"

by funk on Feb 11, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I always feel best when surrounded by optimists

and my glass stays at least half full all the time.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

VY is at the Drum

According to text message from AW

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is he gonna start for Mason?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, what does it mean, Swami?

Is this the kiss of KSU death or the golden touch of success and brilliant play? Does the best laid theory of Horn Brain come crashing down due to a propitious entry of our hero?  Did Wells just run out of reason? Will he cheerlead the crowd into a full throated and undeniable victory?

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not there...

... So we're still gonna totally own.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction

Kansas 86 - Texas 70

by CyHorn770 on Feb 11, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You bet on the Patriots didn't you?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking of number between 1 and 3...

What is it?

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

2

and it's how many field goals we make in the first 5 minutes of the second half.

Write it down.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crystal Ball Says ...

2 ... it's the only number actually between numbers one and three.  :P

by CyHorn770 on Feb 11, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping...

... you wouldn't do this.

There are an infinite number of numbers between 1 and 3.  2.5 anyone?  e?  54b didn't specify only integers.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Shit :)

by CyHorn770 on Feb 11, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

I'm sure PB would go nuts on you for this one...

"But it was implied that you can't use that blatant loophole in the contract!"

The lawyer gods laugh at you.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Lawyers have invaded my family...and my Horns blog.  I can't get away.

by hornbone on Feb 11, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Undefineable Numbers

I believe there all multiple math theories that imply the existence of numbers that cannot be expressed with, well, numbers.

by bfaut86 on Feb 11, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong

The answer is zero...

Horns 103, Jayhawks 102 3OT

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Too much beer before the game.  But ... I hope you're right!

by CyHorn770 on Feb 11, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're a bastard

You must be using douchebag enhancers.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I predict

Nova ties this puppy up at the buzzer and we miss the first 5:00 of our game.

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Our game is now on

ESPN360 and on the link I provided above.

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

VY confirmed at the game

Picture box made it so.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

PLEASE don't go into OT Nova/Gtown game.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We're up 7-2

listening to Craig Way.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kansas drive and basket plus 1

THen AJ with shot, foot on line: 9-5.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

Touch foul giving Georgetown a chance to win. Let's end this.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievably shitty call

to end the Villanova game. This will be remembered for awhile.

Oh well, at least we get to see the game.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That call

Was absolutely atrocious.  Comical.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

DAmn, second foul on James.

Jackson hits FTs, Gary Johnson in: 9-7.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Texas 15, Kansas 12.

WE may hit the 100 marks with this pace.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

15-12, under16

Fast pace, good offense early.

Crowd is rowdy. This is good stuff.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

for ticky-tack fouls on Nova with .1 seconds on the clock.

Geez.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh GOD, no!

Holly Rowe?!?!?  GOD NO!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

Try Holly Rowe in HD.  shudder

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson make

nice but lucky.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

HUGE

I was worried about Johnson being nervous about this game. Great strong move to the bucket

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Johnson scores, 17-12.

DAmn, no block out. 17-14. Wake up, D.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NO WAY THATS A CHARGE...
My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

Slid right under Johnson. Bad call.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WingMan

Looks lost out there. I know we need long bodies for Kansas, but we need him to get into the pace of the game.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Atchley is like two Abrams!

In a trench coat!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

As long as

Atchley can keep that up...some crappy officiating so far too...

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous.

But the D is swarming tonight.  I like the effort.

Also liking Mason at the point.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great up and under, Gary!

Texas looking great on offense.

Transition defense killing us.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Shot selection

the AJ airball led to the last transition layup. Take better shots.

I think this game is going too fast for our liking. Slow it down a bit.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Biggest worry so far.  We're not getting back fast enough and we're not boxing out well.  Kansas moves and crashes the board so hard.  Need to be more aware.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was a big time move by GJ

almost and and one. Faked out Kahn.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Like the adjustment so far

To let Mason run the point and run a little offense.

Atchley being incredibly awesome helps too.

Not to mention them missing layup after layup.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ewwwwwwwww

Not a good visual.

by horndude on Feb 11, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Holly makes me want a Shiner

On her eye or in my mouth, either way.

Ugh... total fail right there.  I'm posting this to show the stuff I usually delete.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey...

I'm not as thunk as you drink I am...

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what was that on Atchley?

Illegal playing of basketball?

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He had his hands up

totally illegal...cmon Atch!

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We're playing with them

the crowd is into it.  

This is good.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This pace is terrifying

Gonna be an interesting second half. These teams are GUNNING

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's like watching Tech vs. Tech

In football.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Watch Collins following AJ

He has a hold of his shorts the entire time...

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Didnt they play OT against Baylor the same day?
My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think so, but they run more than Horns do.

I personally like this type of game but they're gonna be tired puppies in fourth.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Loving AJ right now...

... that is all.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Look at the bright side

10 minutes into the game, and we're not getting our asses kicked! Moral victory.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DJ!

No more shoot bad, k?

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AJ!!!!

Playing terrific basketball

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YAYAYAYAAYAYAY

YAY J ABRAMS!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Unreal

he is so freakin quick gettin that shot off...

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

More AJ

AJ and Connor's threes keeping us in the game.

Arthur is destroying us.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DJ buddy

Love ya.  But that is NOT a shot to take.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

29-26 Texas, under-8

This is really, really high quality basketball. Both teams playing terrific.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So much better

Than the Georgetown Villanova game.  That was brutal to watch.

by funk on Feb 11, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We smash with offense!

No need to defend!  They will miss shots, and that will be the difference in the game!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

so far so good...
TEXAS LONGHORNS #16 Jermichael Finley 36 rec 500 yards 2 td

by clra2 on Feb 11, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Another really off day from DJ

0-6 shooting and 0-2 from three.

Please either stop shooting or take better shots.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hope the young guys learn

from the rim play by Kansas.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Defensive rebounding

GOTTA improve. And quickly

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agree
My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

How many second chance put-ins is that?  Come ON guys.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If DJ's shot is off

we should probably stop playing Mason at the point. Play DJ at the point and let him get others involved like in the Baylor game.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ross is the Boss!

Ok, we play defense for him.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

at least

were hitting fts

by titans10 on Feb 11, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DOn't love this lineup

Rick's buying minutes here, but we're stuck on offense a bit with this group

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

35-33 KU, under-4

I'd like to see Rick go back to our best lineup for the remainder of the half here.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I really like...

... not being destroyed by Kansas so far.

Let's continue this.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

High five!

Most bittersweet decision I've ever made.  We'll see if we win.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What's wrong with DJ?

His shot's been way off. At least he's getting some FTs this time.

Maybe he's exhausted.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think

part of it is shot selection...

My adopted son, Lamarr Houston, once beat up Chuck Norris. Now thats a bad ass!

by kirk1005 on Feb 11, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's got shooter's block.

He's thinking instead of just playing intuitively. Or something like that.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The last floater he missed

That was a good shot but missed it. He's made that shot all year.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Something

Something about Arthur gets my blood pumping

by HornsSoccer11 on Feb 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Give DJ the point...

... and tell him not to shoot unless it's off a pass or there's 5 or less seconds on the clock.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Like two AJs...

Six men on the court!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Interior defense killing us

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Abusing us.

I can't tell what's going on.  are people not rotating?  just losing their man?  It's getting really frustrating.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crowd energy disappearing

VY QUICK! Stand up or something!

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

THERE IT IS

DJ penetrates, hits Johnson, and a forceful take to the rim. THAT is what we need

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus, Gary.

Wipe yourself off, man.

You bleedin'.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm getting this bad feeling

We're only down 3, but it feels like KU is ready to explode on us. They are so athletic. They're trying to run us out of the gym, yet they're big enough to out-muscle us on the boards.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oddly enough

I have somewhat the opposite feeling. Kansas has been playing really well and we're only down 4.  Texas is playing well, but there is a lot of room to pick it up.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've got that same feeling

The first three minutes of the second half could decide how this game ends...

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 11, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh... Chapman

and to the bench he goes.

DJ good job penetrating and passing, but the big guy is lost. WTF

I hope GJ can play. He is in some serious pain.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, gftc.

That's what it is.  We may go quietly into the night, but we won't go quietly into the night!  Whatever!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

remember we get damion james back in the second

he should be able to rebound the ball a little better then we have so far

by blazzinken on Feb 11, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

0 FG's for Augustin

Looks like DJ is suffering from whatever Mason was going through earlier. I don't know what to say.

The last play where Chapman missed the pass. I want to see that more (except the receiver is Connor, James, Johnson).

DJ's shot may be off, but he can still rack up the assists, but not if we're going to play him off the ball. I don't like that decision. It takes away some of his abilities like court vision and maybe it's affected his shot.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anybody know...

how many offensive rebounds and second chance points KU got in the first half? I bet it's like fucking half of their total right now.

Block somebody out already...and somebody please knowck Sasha Kahn's ass out.

I swear the fucker is the Eastern Block's answer to Eduardo Najera.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

qft

"I swear the fucker is the Eastern Block's answer to Eduardo Najera."

by anonyMoose on Feb 11, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No crap!

I swear every other play at the KU end was us blocking or altering a shot and then a guy right there to put in an easy layup.

by bfaut86 on Feb 11, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

checklist

REBOUND
defend the paint
REBOUND
stop trying to take guys off the dribble
REBOUND
keep DJ fresh
REBOUND

What did I miss?

by anonyMoose on Feb 11, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I dunno if you caught this

But I think we need to rebound a bit better.

Otherwise, spot on.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HUGE

A really awkward possession, but Mason with the offensive rebound, score, and foul. WOW

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What a play by Mason

one more FT bc of lane violation.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Mason bailed out DJ. With foul.

And now we missed some FTs. Lane violation helped.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

Glass half empty.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

according to cbssportsline

KU has 18 rebounds, and 10 of those are off rebounds.  Ouch.

by junglerules on Feb 11, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

Arthur is somethin' else

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Second Half

I think DJ needs to take this game over...he's just got to break out of this slump.

Statitically, I just don't see us getting the same production behind the arc.

And where is Mr. Miyagi when we need him to fix Gary Johnson's nose...

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Feb 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus KU is running like fuck

No time to celebrate any basket.

James for three!

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NOW!

ROCK THE DRUM!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES

James with the three to tie it 46-46. HUGE bucket

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes. Sir.

DJ with the drive and dish. Nice, son.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So, SO glad

that I was wrong.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Slo-mo

Atchley dunk.

by funk on Feb 11, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

These games...

Every year.  The KU games just kill me.  I can't deal with this anymore.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Don't jump, TCB!

The end is occasionally worth it!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm ashamed to say it...

but I thought we'd come out flat and they'd keep killing us in the paint and it would be done in 3-4 minutes.

Instead Texas has made up the deficit, is playing them hard and has even pulled down a couple boards.

It's good to be wrong!

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 11, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Woo Hoo Hoo!!!

Beautiful give n go

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Connor SMASCH!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit.

That wasn't slo-mo.

by funk on Feb 11, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now.

Now's the time to make a run.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back, Damion.

He's been huge on the boards.  Huge.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If you don't love college hoops...

...watching a game like this, there's something wrong with you. You probably hate puppies, lollipops, and freedom.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I do hate it

when games end like the Gtown/Villanova game. When refs decide who wins.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeh, 'cept I don't

I can't stay up for the OT - not to mention I'm going to have to start taking blood pressure meds if it goes to 3 or 4 which it shows every sign of doing

marshalld

by duras on Feb 11, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

When GJ and DAmion get their legs

DJ gets square with the world, AJ and Mason keep their present pace, this can be a hell of a team.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Texas

is being the aggressor so far in the 2nd half.  James controlling the defensive boards, and Mason on the offensive.  Love it.

by funk on Feb 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

great D

on that last possession.  Good to see the Texas defenders get up in the KU players' faces, but without getting overly aggressive and picking up a dumb foul.  This is an extremely intense game!  Feels like lots on the line.

by junglerules on Feb 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hornude. You, sir, are the man...

Thanks for the link to the online viewing.  Yahoo Gamechannel just wasn't getting it done.

by the1austin on Feb 11, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ANd to think that DJ

still has not made a FG yet. Unreal. Maybe we don't live and die by him anymore. This is good.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God...

We're asking AJ Abrams to guard Brandon Rush. There are mismatches favoring KU all over the court.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kaaaaaahn

How long has that guy been at KU?  Does he keep getting new birth certificates from the USSR?

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

KU in foul trouble

free throws will be more than huge down the stretch

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice 3!!!!!!!!!!...

and the block

marshalld

by duras on Feb 11, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

stupid foul by gary

he shouldn't be whistled more than 10 feet from the bucket

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh no..

James and Connor both with 3 fouls. Their depth owns us.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gah.

Killing me.  Gaaaaah.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Free throws critical now

Gotta bang 'em down

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This would be...

... an excellent time to remember how to shoot FTs

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody else thing GJ is sorta like

a Tight End playing Forward.  Like the Bizarro Antonio Gates?

by the1austin on Feb 11, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

beautiful charge taken

stops ku break and possible momentum

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

My God DJ..........

You're putting up shots you've made your whole life. They're not falling today though.

And somehow, this baby is tied up...

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If DJ is going to do that, we're gonna have to

crash the boards for the follow up...and give up a little on the transition. It almost puts the Horns in an untenable position. He's gotta dish off.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's due right?

I mean, we still have DJ in the bag.  Once he explodes we're money... right?  anyone?

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Finally!!!

A.J. comes through

marshalld

by duras on Feb 11, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BOOOOOOO

That was a hard, hard foul. Wow.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Even worse on replay

He grabbed his arm and pulled down.  That was straight dangerous.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

On the replay that was an intentional foul. TERRIBLE no-call

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rick needs to make these guys

shoot 1000 FT every fucking day

by UT2001 on Feb 11, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DJ Needs Jr Year

Wishful thinking - but it would really be beneficial to work on his shooting in a college environment.  Much more difficult with the traveling rigors of the NBA.  I worry that his size and shooting struggles could drop him to 2nd round.

by realmccoy on Feb 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i love it

kansas burning a timeout, and the crowd rocks

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

SICK

MASON!  SICK!  AWESOME!

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

MASON IS LIKE JESUS!
Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL!!!

by anonyMoose on Feb 11, 2008 10:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

MASON

SICK!! CAPS LOCK!!

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Key that we don't get passive here

We're up right now, but can't start playing to drain the clock. Attack and play to win.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Big minutes

Need some big minutes from GJ right now.  Don't want chappy or wingman right now.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Guys, no matter what happens

Love the effort. Everyone showed up. We're putting everything on the line. What a physical game this has become.

I just hope we can hang on. MAKE YOUR FT'S.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NO!

buuuull shiiiit

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Come on!

Keep playing basketball, damnit!

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

James

awesome follow!

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lets dribble

it out, make good shots w 5 left on the sc

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kaun

I remember now why I hate him so much.  He clocked DJ at the top of the arc.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Foul

DJ to line for two with Texas up 66-63 at under-12 timeout. Let's go, DJ - make 'em count.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Biggest FTs of the season?

I say yes.  Big difference between 5pt and 3pt lead.  2 minutes against KU at home.  These are massive.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man if we can hang on....

This would be our THIRD victory against TOP TEN ranked teams.

Think about that.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

James' dunk

even gets harrison smith excited

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Believe!!!!!!

Go and earn it boys!!!!!

by anonyMoose on Feb 11, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Win = 2 Seed !!!!!

Wins over UCLA, Tenn, Kansas make a strong resume

by realmccoy on Feb 11, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We don't have to hang on, we have to take it

Here's to DJ showing us why he's a Naismith candidate down the stretch

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Feb 11, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

c'mon DJ

1 of 2 aint good enough

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

C'mon DJ

Gotta make both of those. This one a long, long way from over.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's a long time to go yet

and we could have used both of those FTs

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 11, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Don't Pull A Clemson - Go For Throat

They had the Heels beat - and let them off the hook.  The Horns are for real and have arrived.  Put your foot on their throat!

by realmccoy on Feb 11, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

mason = huge effort

always looking for the ball

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Grrrr

I don't like this stand and dribble offense

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

agreed!

Feels like we're playing to not lose instead of playing to win - I always hate that.

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 11, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope it's not DJ shooting

shot clock violation is OK because it prevents transition bucket.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the three was OK.

Going inside would have been tough.

by whills on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

22 - 10

Rebounding in the second half.  Holy s__t.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Beatifully drawn up play...

...superbl played

marshalld

by duras on Feb 11, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

c'mon james

at least 1. PLEASE!

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

THERE WE GO

Keep attacking! Now make your FTs

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE JAMES

at least make one. 2 possession game.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tale of two halves

AJ/Connor - 1st half MVPs
James/Mason - 2nd half MVPs

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We can't lose

The Final Countdown is playing

by UT2001 on Feb 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's the G-R-O-U-P-I-E song

by Chamillionaire.

Same thing, but much cooler.

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

by Horn Brain on Feb 11, 2008 10:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

FRACK

Huge three by Chalmers. Texas by 2, 32 seconds left.

Gotta get the ball in bounds cleanly, gotta make our free throws. Execution, execution, execution.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ice cold

chalmers 3 keeps me nervous. all together now...free throws.

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hit these free throws.

Hit them.  Please.  I'm begging you.  Please.

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 11, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

DJ or AJ

need to have the ball

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Feb 11, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

That was scary

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 11, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES SIR!!!

Clutch free throws. Bad call. no tip by James

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Feb 11, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs