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
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I'm hoping for a BIG game from Dexy.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions
Nice 5-0 start
James knocks down a three.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions
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!
Oh boy
James is limping; Johnson subs in
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions
MASON rejects Jones!
leads to an AJ three!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions
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 reply actions
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.
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 reply actions
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.
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.
A&M can't buy a basket, even in point blank range
Nice off. rebound by Wangmene.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions
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 reply actions
Um... 16-4 Texas at Under12 timeout
No points scored by either team since last TV timeout.
Lots of bricks though.
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.
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 reply actions
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 reply actions
Wow another break?
This one was huge, possibly a 5 point turnaround.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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.
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.
dexy is the key there
the wide body just does so much. like to see gary being so aggressive also.
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 reply actions
A&M trying to run
Our transition defense needs to improve.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions
we haven't scored in a while
a&m isn't exactly tearing up the nets, but we're letting them back in it.
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?
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 Michael Bean on Feb 18, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Turgeon's motion offense sucks
Certainly against us. Not taking advantage of their strengths.
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,
I think DJ found his shot
the practice helped for sure
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions
It's a BIG Monday.
By constant pressure on their shooting, aTm is wilting. And DJ is really putting the bow on the package.
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.
I really don't understand...
...the college basketball hot tub commercials with the talking heads out of the arms. Kinda creeps me out.
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 reply actions
really enjoying this game
Nice to see everyone working together, Augustin's shot back, strong defense, and good looks. Nice to watch.
You wonder if DJ is gonna make up tonight
for the last month. He's definitely feeling it.
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 reply actions
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.
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...
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 reply actions
Augustin
So much better than everyone else on the court tonight.
aggies
suck. No PG play. goingforthecorner may be right. they may be one of the last out. probably not with baylor collapsing and OU just not quite good enough to likely seal a bid in the next two weeks.
i think we have 8 blocks this half. good stuff.
39-18 Texas at half
We had some cold spells, but it was a whole lotta good on both sides of the court.
And DJ playing his best overall game of the season, bar none.
10 blocks, I think, in a half.
Now that's attacking aTm. I'm impressed.
So far
Offensive MVP is DJ, but defensive MVP is whole team.
Stats may not show much, but the contributions of Pittman and Chapman can't be understated. Solid defensive effort for everyone. I don't think Barnes could possibly be happier. Maybe if he wasn't under the weather.
Lets not collapse though like last time.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions
Brilliant 1st half byAugustin
Not just shooting but also many great passes. Not all the passes were converted into goals but that wasn't Augustin's fault. Barnes went to his bench and it worked fine.
Go...
Damion! Soft layup off that DJ feed was beautiful. Great team effort all the way around. I am a lifetime hater of aggie. This is what I love! I am only drinking Pearl Light, but have a buzz anyway! Keep the pedal to the metal.
You know, I think Horns are just finding
themselves around the rim, both the big guys and the dispersion by DJ, Connor and James. So many options...and to think, a month ago it seemed to DJ and "what else can we do."
Just wow and then the defense steps up.
What's Connor's Big 12 rank in blocks?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions
Sucks
the clock guys screwed up, killing a UT fast break.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Wow that looked like a football play
Mason the QB hands it off to the RB James who scores.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Atchley
Who would have thought at the beginning of the year that Atchley would be considered a valuable 3 point shooter and a force to be reckoned with down low? The dude is an animal!
by roywilliamsisgod on Feb 18, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions
Weeds?
Ok...I'm not sure why, but Jones reminds me of U-Turn from Weeds. Anyone else feelin' me? U-Turn or Warren Sapp.
The great defense won't stop
we are right up on Carter.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions
Ridiculous shot by DJ
really is Nash-esque
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions
Mason swish!
Everything is going right.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions
GJ
Ok, his defense is pestering me and I'm sitting on my couch
Difference between A&M and UT
After the Aggies jumped out to a big lead in College Station, Texas fought back and stayed within striking distance for most of the game. This game has been Texas all the way.
I have no idea if that really means much, but I like it.
it's all clicking
Conner has 3 blocks in the first 5 minutes of the second half alone. It's also no wonder he's like top 5 in most efficient offensive players on kenpom.com. The guy has range, excellent touch, and is seemingly always taking advantage of the touches he gets.
Nathan Walkup
went to my high school (Deer Park), but I bet everyone's talking about the cheater Andy Pettitte by now.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions
What are the fans chanting in the ozone?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions
The ball movement is not stopping
I'm glad we're still playing ball.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions
More valuable every game.
Something came alive at the KU game. The Horns have metamorphosed before our eyes.
i agree
I think it was a huge boost of confidence that they haven't had since that UCLA victory early in the season. Plus, I think it helped them see that they can still play with the big boys even with DJ not scoring. It's going to be fun to watch this team as the youngsters like Gary, Chap, and Dex step it up. Can they handle the March pressure? That is the ultimate question.
I don't think the pressure will faze them
over 4 minutes, the freshmen maybe a little bit more but not Johnson. He will quickly realize that that level is what he's after. He can play to it.
Is the crowd chanting boring?
The formation looked common but like the Baylor slow down.
Wow Johnson again...
This is one special team. We have more weapons than I thought.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions
Hahaa MASE!
We're still playing hard, just like Barnes wanted.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 18, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions
The game just doesn't feel right
until Dex picks up an away from the ball foul
DJ
Did you catch the comment about DJ correcting a problem with his release? I told ya it wasn't his legs.
1st Place, Big XII
Keep it going, UT, no let down against Sooner, and go into Manhattan next Monday and get some payback for the football team these past two years.
If UT can win these next two games I predict they will go deep in the tournament: 5 straight wins against likely tournament teams, including a win over a #1 seed bodes well.
I posted a few games ago that UT losing at Tech after winning these next five wouldn't bother me. In fact, it would probably be good to get it out of their system before the games really start to count. Three down, two to go.

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