#12 Texas Travels to Iowa State: Open Gameday Thread
by awiggo on Feb 9, 2008 1:39 PM CST
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Print#12 Texas (18-4, 5-2) looks to make it three in a row and two straight on the road as they travel to Ames to tangle with Iowa State (13-10, 3-5). Game will be televised on ABC (regionally) at 2:30 pm.
To be honest, there is only one thing that scares me about this game and that is the traveling that Texas has done over the last four days. The Horns probably left Norman late on Wednesday night, spent Thursday in Austin, and then traveled to Ames on Friday. Thankfully, this is an afternoon tip and not a morning one, but something about this one feels like an 11 am football kickoff. I hope I'm wrong because Texas has a tremendous advantage in talent and, on paper, shouldn't struggle in this one. But I won't be surprised if Texas comes out a little slow and flat.
Keys to the Game:
(1) Get Damion James and Connor Atchley involved early. I know that Texas can take care of business against lesser teams when the guards do the majority of the scoring. However, for this team to be elite, they will need a more balancing offensive attack.
(2) Keep the crowd out of the game. Clone Chronicles has already let us know that weather may keep some of the Cyclone faithful at home. Hilton Coliseum is still a difficult place to play. All time, Texas is just 2-5 in Ames. If Texas can get start quickly, then the Horns should roll, just like Kansas and A&M did earlier this year.
(3) Play up-tempo. Iowa State would like nothing more than a slow, half-court game. While the Horns are far from the Phoenix Suns, their offense is more effectve when they can get easy looks in transition and score off turnovers. The quicker the pace, the more the game will favor the Horns.
Vegas has the Horns as six point favorites and Pomeroy is predicting a 70-62 Texas win. I think that is about right. Texas probably start slowly, again, but gets it together in the second half.
Statesman.com on Horns' Slow Starts
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Who Starts?
Pittman started against Baylor. Chap started against OU. Is it time for Damion to rejoin the starting lineup? I'd say so.
online?
Anyone know if/where I can find the game online? That great raptorsnation site doesn't have it today (I guess since it's on ABC), and we've got some crap game here in Atlanta (UVA at Wake).
Any ideas?
upside horns sign
I should get over it $@#%&&
AJ on Wesley Johnson
Not sure about that matchup. Adv. ISU. Although, he may not be 100% healthy.
6-0 Texas
All points from inside the arc and all from forwards/centers. Very different start for the Horns.
best start in a few games
wangmene in early.
I want James to have a big game. Looks like Chapp is on his way in.
Ahh. two offensive boards for ISU.
Horrible shooting by both teams
ISU very sloopy with the ball as well. Four or five turnovers at least.
6-2 Horns, under 16 timeout.
Only nice thing about our quiet crowds at Drum
Is we don't have all this BOOOOO on every single possession.
This is pathetic
We should be up by at least double digits by now. Iowa State's offense is horrible.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 2:49 PM CST reply actions
nice strong
move by G-unit. Kept his dribble, worked to the middle of the lane.
the access road anology from Barnes was kind of lame.
12-9, under 12
Did JD Lewis just get a def rebound?
Gary a little lazy to loose ball right before the break.
Horns showing ability to score inside against less physical defenders. AJ and DJ need to look inside first and fire away second.
Pittman misses an easy hook
but at least we're going inside.
We're 0-5 from three. Bad bad start.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 2:59 PM CST reply actions
BS I didn't see a travel.
Refs took away a monster dunk from Dexy.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:00 PM CST reply actions
I can't believe we play KU in two days
And we already look tired.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:01 PM CST reply actions
This is sad
ISU is not good. There isn't any other way to put it. This is definitely one of the threee worst teams in the conference.
I'm blaming the offense right now
We're forcing up ridiculous shots. I'm not seeing much ball movement and high % shots.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
20 all, under 8 timeout
AJ starting to get on track. ISU couldn't buy a bucket in the first five minutes. Now they appear to be getting some of the looks that they want. Time to pick it up on the defensive end.
Much better job by Gary
on the high pick defense. Earlier this year, at A&M, he was overrunning every play. Great job getting the tie up.
Jesus
so many unforced errors.
Nice give and go from AJ to GJ
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:11 PM CST reply actions
Finally
Nice double off the pick by Gary. If you are going to double off the pick, you have to either rapidly recover to the middle or really get all over the ball.
Ugh
don't foul the jumpshooter Alexis!
That was a good defensive possession sans the foul, and I like GJ making his FTs.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:13 PM CST reply actions
27-24 ISU, under 4
What the hell are we doing? Sloppy with the ball, missed shots from point blank range, forced perimeter jumpers, missed assigments on pick and roll defense....
Not a good half for the Horns. Hopefully the execution and efficiency will change after the break.
Juri vs. Connor
I thought this would be a fun game for Connor. He is basically guarding himself, a 6-10 white guy who likes the perimeter.
wow
now misses a dunk and then they score 2
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Beautiful pass by Augustin
Gotta put those down Connor
Connor misses FTs
wow get him out of there! Looks like Pittman should've started.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:21 PM CST reply actions
Barnes needs to chew these guys out
Maybe these guys were too focused on the KU game.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:23 PM CST reply actions
This bunch is driving me crazy.
Horrible Half, ISU up 31-27
Other than AJ's three three-pointers, some nice work in the paint by Gary, and decent work on the glass on the offensive end, that half sucked. Texas struggled with turnovers, easy finishes, and on defense against a terrible shooting team. DJ was out of control and had no luck finishing over taller ISU players in the paint. Damion did nothing after two early buckets, Connor missed some easy ones including a dunk, and Mason still appears to slip on just about every change of direction.
Forget that half. We need 20 minutes of something totally different.
CONNER ATCHLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Missed dunk ... missed open look along the baseline ... missed front end of one and one ... all down the stretch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by texfite on Feb 9, 2008 3:26 PM CST reply actions
1 Guy Dribbles...
Mason is a mess.
Memo to team
They're not calling the fouls on DJ's drives. (They should - he's getting hammered - but they're not. So make a change, damnit.)
Alexis
with solid defense there. Both hands straight up. If the offense creates the contact, it is not a foul.
Nice shooting by AJ
DJ needs to drive to the basket with the intent of kicking it out. We should have wide open looks.
42-31 ISU, under 16
Wow, this is freaking ugly. Giving up too many off rebounds, not getting good looks on offense, and have gotten the raw end of the last few whistles. Must get some stops to get back in this and please feed the post on offense.
Look Tired
Iowa St decided to just give us the three to everyone but AJ, but DJ can't hit, Connor and Mason wont even try them.
Connor just can't box out
now we running.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions
wow are you kidding me?
James missed a dunk like that. It's not our night.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:58 PM CST reply actions
I agree
I didnt think it could get much worse than the ou crowd the other night, but anytime something happens against ISU, all you can hear is the booing and yelling. Its almost worth muting and watching...
Chapman not even looking for the DJ pass
What is he looking for?
We're hustling but not getting rewarded at all.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 3:59 PM CST reply actions
48-37 ISU, under 12
Maybe Connor is under the weather because he has been terrible today. Block out, please.
Chap and Alexis haven't been any better. Gary Johnson only post player who has showed up.
can someone please tell me
what chapman does positively for this team except being a body for practice
DJ IS SO OFF!
We're trying to play him like a SG. Bad move. He should be playing like a PG and get everyone involved. Stop shooting jumpers and penetrate.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:07 PM CST reply actions
Yeah
what can a defender do if he cant front a guy down low? I watched it again and still didnt see the foul.
And there they finally call a three in the paint and the crowd boos...who can you boo at that point except your own player...?
the frustrating part
is that they are getting open looks, just not hitting. They'll start falling though..i hope!
Excellent ball movement
GJ gets open and scores. These recent GJ good games are no fluke. We NEED this.
We're gradually coming back, but Haluska buried it.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:09 PM CST reply actions
53-44 ISU, under 8
It may not show up in the stats, but this has been Gary Johnson's best game as a Horn.
This one is not over. We're going to have to get some stops and some rebounds. There is plenty of time left.
James
Can't knock down the mid range jumper like he was at the beginning of the year.
wtf?
i was gone for most of the game. what happened? wow this is ridiculous. why before the kansas game?
GJ is stepping up.
Just like that, it's a 4 pt game with AJ's three.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:14 PM CST reply actions
YES
Great help defense from Johnson (playing like a superstar) then a huge huge three from Abrams. Four point game.
F yeah
Nice shot by Gary, a def reb, and another three by AJ. Thank you. Finish strong. 53-49, lots of time left. Keep getting stops.
Why is DJ still shooting?
BS that should've been an AND ONE
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:17 PM CST reply actions
3-18fg by DJ...
are you kidding me? Why is he even shooting 18 shots to begin with?
At least he's still making his FTs.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:18 PM CST reply actions
Tide turning
55-53 ISU. Great call by Rick allowing Mason to run the point and really challenge ISU defensively.
You can see from a made basket
That the net on our basket is too tight. Thats why the one James dunk went out. The net is too tight.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:22 PM CST reply actions
Goodness
Blew that whistle before there was any contact at all. And then there was no contact. Terrible.
Horns lead, 60-58
Timeout ISU. Love it. Horns once again showing bounce back ability. ISU can boo all the want, but more than a few calls have gone their way.
Keep it up Horns. Love it.
DJ is just taking some bad shots
He can make them, but it's not getting the offense involved.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:26 PM CST reply actions
60 all, 1:14 left
ISU ball with just 4 on the shot clock. Great perimeter D by Gary.
Get a stop here, please. And don't forget to rebound.
c mon
4 left on shot clock
no reason why they should score. Don't do anything stupid. DON'T FOUL.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions
Clock management here
Important clock management issue here. We should have two possessions to their one if we do it right.
Don't care about the ugliness
all bout the W in the Big 12. Lets get this at the end and prepare for KU.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions
Nice.
Okay 1 min left. With game tied, I like for the Horns to go 2 for 1. Don't run a full 35 off. Shoot quickly and we will get the ball back.
Nice make your FTs
DJ, AJ, and GJ all making them.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:32 PM CST reply actions
ANything but a three here....
Good d forced timeout
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:33 PM CST reply actions
Create a play for AJ
DJ's having a horrible game. I hope he doesn't shoot this.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:35 PM CST reply actions
Gotta go with DJ.
Don't care about his struggles. He can create contact and get to the line if he has to.
pick and roll with atchley
OT is not bad
they have at least 2 guys with 4 fouls. Now lets penetrate and get them DQ'ed
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:38 PM CST reply actions
they took that shot way to late
run that play about 2 seconds earlier for the offensive rebound possibilty
i think we win in OT
their players are in fould trouble
Damn. GJ has some good moves
but can't finish them yet. Once he does, he will be great.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:41 PM CST reply actions
Bucket here is huge
Good timeout by Rick. Set something up. Give it to Gary on the interior and have him look to AJ for the kick-out.
i realize with hd
and being at home that i can see things
that people on the court MAY not be able to see
but this is some blatant bullshit
i'm lucky i can't drink this weekend (meds)
because i'd have broken something
the kick ball
the over the back
the james foul that was either a no call or on isu
there's a lot of bullshit going on
and i hope that after watching this game the longhorns can send in a tape
like they do in the nba
because this official crew should not be allowed to do more games
lets get some seperation this possession
I love his work on D
he is one of those guys that can really get in your head because he is so quick and gets in your face. Someone is going to take a swing at him by the end of the year.
GJ with the monster board
looks like we got this
Clark fouls out.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions
Both great
Great victory on the road! Nice team win on the road in the big 12. ISU's coach looks like he could help out the horns at tight end (he's huge).
YES
GJ makes one, then James rebounds GJ miss. DJ fouled.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 4:51 PM CST reply actions
Do not let Damion
touch the ball. Gary really shooting FTs well. AJ and DJ are clutch as well.
finally i can breathe easily
bring on the jayhawks
Burn the game tape
and focus on Kansas now. Ugly W is still a W.
Funny
General consensus was that we got dicked by the refs, namely on the uneven calls on the hand checks.
Still, we lost cause our offense fuckin died in OT.
That was the best crowd we've had since last year versus Kansas.
If you get 360
you should rewatch the game.
The reffs were definitely the B team, and calls were bad for both sides, but I would say that more calls went your way than ours.
I think its just a sign of bad officiating
when fans of both teams are vehemently complaining.
It's funny, ask an ISU fan and we were jobbed today. Ask a Horns fan and they were jobbed.
Let's just agree that the refs blew.
Still, we nearly had a full house today, which was nice to see. The pinkout looked good from what I could tell.
Agree
The officiating was terrible - bad calls on both sides. I was livid about the bad ones that went against Texas.
Good call on the hand checking
I was getting very annoyed that the fans were booing every time there was a little contact on the perimeter, but there were probably a few that should have been called.
I thought Augustin played really good perimeter D, and the fact that they were allowing so much contact probably helped him out some.
It could be #4 KU vs #9 UT
#6 G-town losing to Louisville.
#8 Wisconsin losing to Purdue.
#10 Mich St. lost to Iowa
by goingforthecorner on Feb 9, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions
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