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Open Game Day Thread: Texas A&M at Texas

Texas A&M Aggies (20-5, 6-4) at Texas Longhorns (21-4, 8-2)

Monday, February 18, 2008 · 8:00 p.m. CT

Frank Erwin Special Events Center (16,755) · Austin, TX

Television: ESPN

Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)

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I'm hoping for a BIG game from Dexy.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 7:59 PM CST   0 recs

Today's my birthday!

I'm expecting a good present.  Let's get it done.

by hornbone on Feb 18, 2008 8:01 PM CST   0 recs

Happy Birthday!

Let's get a win...

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:03 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Nice 5-0 start

James knocks down a three.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:07 PM CST   0 recs

Go Damion!

If y'all ever do the adoption thing with basketball, I want to call dibs on Damion James!  Come on, big game!  Beat the f*ing mutton-lovin' aggie!

by BFAUT86 on Feb 18, 2008 8:08 PM CST   0 recs

Uh oh
--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:09 PM CST   0 recs

Oh boy

James is limping; Johnson subs in

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:09 PM CST   0 recs

God that was pretty

Inside-out two-man game with Gary and Connor

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:10 PM CST   0 recs

HELL YES

The opposite of what happened in College Station

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:11 PM CST   0 recs

Taking lots of threes early

It's good when we're making, but I like going inside with Johnson/Connor

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:13 PM CST   0 recs

nice

Had a good feeling about this one. 84-62 final score prediction.

Gary Johnson looks good but he needs to box out. COnnor played good D but Johnson didnt clean up.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:14 PM CST   0 recs

wow

blatant goaltend on GJ.  got a break there.

by billyzane on Feb 18, 2008 8:14 PM CST   0 recs

Yeah

Can't believe they missed that.

That behind-the-back move by Augustin was sick.  Just sick.

We'll carry the banner high!

by TB on Feb 18, 2008 8:16 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

refs have largely

swallowed their whistles so far.

by billyzane on Feb 18, 2008 8:15 PM CST   0 recs

Should have been a goaltend on GJ

Oh well, maybe the refs were distracted by his mask.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:15 PM CST   0 recs

16-4 Texas, under-16 timeout

The home team comes out hot again.

This is essentially what happened in College Station; they couldn't miss. We couldn't hit. So far tonight, we're hitting, they're not.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:15 PM CST   0 recs

rick

Gotta love Rick. Has them playing their best 6 minutes of the season following two great wins. He must be telling them this is the time to keep the foot on the gas. Team could be peaking at the perfect time..

If we're going to play this hard on both ends, Rick needs to use his timeouts some more, even if we're going good.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:16 PM CST   0 recs

Nice

Great work on the boards by WingMan and GJ

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:19 PM CST   0 recs

AJ?

In love with the backboard. A&M bricking as well.

Man I hope James is OK.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:20 PM CST   0 recs

Um... 16-4 Texas at Under12 timeout

No points scored by either team since last TV timeout.

Lots of bricks though.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:21 PM CST   0 recs

gary johnson

REally is an X factor for this team. The extra muscle and willingness to bang is huge. Wangmene plays hard but hes not natural enough yet. Doesnt know where to be.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:21 PM CST   0 recs

Time for Dexy

Pace has slowed and we're getting away from our inside-out game.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:21 PM CST   0 recs

Not a good shot from DJ

I wish we'd get more shots for Connor in general; not just spot up threes. He's really efficient.

I agree that Pittman should be in the game for Wangmene.

WOO HOO DJ to James!

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:24 PM CST   0 recs

Wow

He jumped high.

by funk on Feb 18, 2008 8:25 PM CST   0 recs

nice

great outlet by connor.

damion james has been dunking a shit ton lately.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:26 PM CST   0 recs

God I love that

Dexy with gorgeous footwork

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:27 PM CST   0 recs

YES Dexy!

Had his man pinned. He's unstoppable when he gets the ball there.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:27 PM CST   0 recs

sick

Nice catch by Dexter

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:27 PM CST   0 recs

WOOO

Nice screen there by Dexy to get James to the rim

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:28 PM CST   0 recs

wow

that was another goaltend.  another bad call.

by billyzane on Feb 18, 2008 8:28 PM CST   0 recs

Wow another break?

This one was huge, possibly a 5 point turnaround.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:28 PM CST   0 recs

james

Perfect entry. Our bigs throw it into the post much better than our guards.

Theres Damion making aother silly play. Man, he's all but gone after this year. He's getting confident out there and there's no one really who can play with him when he's just playing.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:28 PM CST   0 recs

23-9 Horns at under-8 timeout

Dexy giving us terrific minutes right now.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:31 PM CST   0 recs

He's camping in the paint though

I think he was called for the 3 sec violation

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:33 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

as good as we are

i kinda hate our half court sets.  some dj meets gary pick and rolls wouldnt kill anyone.  that's another thing we need to lift from the suns offense.  other than that...we came out for blood in this one.  lookin great.

by mattw on Feb 18, 2008 8:32 PM CST   0 recs

First four minutes, last four minutes

Have been good. We got away from the inside game in between. Other than that, I've been very pleased with our half court offense.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:33 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

dexy is the key there

the wide body just does so much.  like to see gary being so aggressive also.

by mattw on Feb 18, 2008 8:36 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Johnson is very active

gets good position and Davis probably flops. Oh well, sort of makes up for the goaltend.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:34 PM CST   0 recs

fuck that

Get Vlade Divac outta here. What a flop. Flop against a freshmen? Pansy.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:35 PM CST   0 recs

nic

best defensive possesion ive seen this year.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:37 PM CST   0 recs

A&M trying to run

Our transition defense needs to improve.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:39 PM CST   0 recs

we haven't scored in a while

a&m isn't exactly tearing up the nets, but we're letting them back in it.

by billyzane on Feb 18, 2008 8:39 PM CST   0 recs

Nice

DJ finding his stroke

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:40 PM CST   0 recs

man

What a program Rick's built.

BTW, anyone ever had this thought while looking at A&M's home court:

Jeez, even their basketball court reminds me of a farm.

Is it just me or does their floor look weird and strangely dark and farm looking?

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:41 PM CST   0 recs

lol

I saw a few minutes of their game on Saturday. Whitest crowd I've ever seen. Agros trying to get into basketball. Funny to observe.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:45 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Turgeon's motion offense sucks

Certainly against us. Not taking advantage of their strengths.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

did ricky b chew some butt after the baylor game?

whatever he did is working so far.  normally it seems like a&m overachieves in these games but they're getting beaten to every punch and being outgunned talent wise in every facet.  so awesome,

by mattw on Feb 18, 2008 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

I think DJ found his shot

the practice helped for sure

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

when the hell

did we turn into a great half court defensive team?

by billyzane on Feb 18, 2008 8:43 PM CST   0 recs

Slump?

Where'd it go?

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Feb 18, 2008 8:43 PM CST   0 recs

It's a BIG Monday.

By constant pressure on their shooting, aTm is wilting. And DJ is really putting the bow on the package.

by whills on Feb 18, 2008 8:44 PM CST   0 recs

31-13 Texas, under-4 timeout

DJ is enfuego as the defense remains solid.

Mark Turgeon is a fool, by the way. Agros running Tech's offense against us, when they should be spreading the floor and muscling us inside. Dumm.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:45 PM CST   0 recs

I really don't understand...

...the college basketball hot tub commercials with the talking heads out of the arms.  Kinda creeps me out.

by funk on Feb 18, 2008 8:46 PM CST   0 recs

Drive and dish

Attaboy, DJ

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:47 PM CST   0 recs

What a play by DJ

split the defense, could've shot a floater, and instead handed it off to Johnson for the lay in.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:47 PM CST   0 recs

Wow

DJ can't miss

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:48 PM CST   0 recs

really enjoying this game

Nice to see everyone working together, Augustin's shot back, strong defense, and good looks. Nice to watch.

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 18, 2008 8:49 PM CST   0 recs

You wonder if DJ is gonna make up tonight

for the last month. He's definitely feeling it.

by whills on Feb 18, 2008 8:49 PM CST   0 recs

shit

JD Leiws is in. Dont be surprised if we have a 5-10 point game by the one-minute mark.

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:49 PM CST   0 recs

WOW WOW WOW

17 points for DJ. Texas leads 37-14

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:49 PM CST   0 recs

God DJ is awesome

Speaking of awesome, Dickie V will be doing the K-State/Texas game next Monday.

We are forcing A&M to some tough shots.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:50 PM CST   0 recs

i dont know man

i thought kd vs. bogans/dove was gonna be tough last year but nba talent is nba talent and kd shredded both of them.  same kinda feel for that one i think.

by mattw on Feb 18, 2008 8:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Love to see that strength in the paint.

All too often it has been missing.

And if Chappy comes around, sudden we have some real depth. Jeez...

by whills on Feb 18, 2008 8:51 PM CST   0 recs

DKR!

In the house!

by Texas Sized BS on Feb 18, 2008 8:52 PM CST   0 recs

guys

stop talking about football. we have a top 5 team and we're playing hoops :)

by Blitzburgh on Feb 18, 2008 8:53 PM CST   0 recs

Goodness

Augustin playing DISGUSTING basketball

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Feb 18, 2008 8:54 PM CST   0 recs

Lewis should've fouled Sloan there

He's a bad FT shooter, assuming that we're even in the penalty.

What a pass from DJ to James again.

NBA scouts drooling. For those who think DJ return, sorry but I still doubt it.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:54 PM CST   0 recs