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Open Game Day Thread--Big XII Tourney: (9) OSU vs. (1) Texas

#9 Oklahoma State (17-14, 7-8) vs. #1 Texas Longhorns (26-5, 13-3)

Friday, March 14, 2008 · 11:30 a.m. CT

Sprint Center (18,795) · Kansas City, MO

Television: ESPNU & ESPN+

Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)

Preview below.

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I got the game on ESPN 360 at work on monitor 2

and with the ridiculous amount of work I have been doing and will be doing for the next 4 months, the bosses better not say a damn thing.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Listen online

Is there someplace to hear the game online?

I have a commitment to the truth.

by steezy on Mar 14, 2008 11:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

EPSN360

you can watch and listen.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Connor

with airball on hook shot on first poss.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OSU goes zone,

DJ for three. Very nice.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go D

I love our defensive rotation.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marcus Dove

is horrible on offense. Missed three and a travel so far. Keep shooting, Marcus.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN 360

I have a pretty significant delay. Is that normal with 360. I've never used it before

I guess it was the beatings made me wise. But I'm not about to give thanks, or apologize.

by TheJeezus on Mar 14, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

it is tough to read the comments, I wait until a timeout starts.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh lord Connor

two airballs already, one from the charity stripe.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

James

with two early jumpers. Looking good so far on both ends.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horns up 9-5, under 16 timeout

We're giving up too many off rebounds but look solid and comfortable on offense.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting killed on the off glass

OSU up 10-9, after DJ turnover and missed three by AJ.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

13-11 OSU

Nice jumper by Gary off assist from AJ. OSU starting to love the three ball.

Strong move by Gary to the basket.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad

someone is getting to watch the game.  I am sitting at work(on an AF base) with no video and only the ability to refresh ESPN.  

Keep the updates coming, its much faster than ESPN.

I'm like bambi's mom, I take care of you guys!

by kirk1005 on Mar 14, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

Sean Sutton needs a couple more chins.

That did not look good for Johnson, he immediately signaled for help when he went down.

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pittman in

for some reason. OSU 14-13.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's clogging up the middle a little more

Seems to be disrupting some of what OSU wants to do inside and we're not giving up rebounds the last two trips down.  Maybe he will play some solid minutes.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jumping out of position on ball fakes

is not helping. He must stay on the floor to be effective on defense. You may see Dex for 10 minutes today but only b/c Barnes realizes that if we win, we must play again tomorrow.

I am not in the Dex camp this season. He is NOT ready.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittman

missed both FTs.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And Texas

is forced to go zone b/c Dex can't guard anyone. Tyler Hatch also in the game.

Very nice finish by James in transition. Horns lead 15-14

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horns up 15-14, under 12 timeout

Decent start. OSU has hit a couple of threes and has at least five off rebounds already. Horns doing a nice job of attacking the paint, both off the dribble and with Gary, Dex, and Connor in the post.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so far

James is playing great and hitting shots, the team really needs that.

Augustin is playing well and not trying to do everything himself.  I liked when he drove into the paint and hit a wall and kicked it out instead of trying to force it.

James with another 3!!

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittman

I assumed he was brought in to see if we can find someone that can get a defensive rebound...

by Texas Wahoo on Mar 14, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas punishing OSU zone with 3

James has two threes already. 10 pts for DaMo.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Augustin on bench resting

Mason with turnover. Bad cross court pass to AJ.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

errr

his teammates need to help him out when he picks up his dribble like that, he had to make a desperation pass.

I do wonder if Mason is going to be the point guard next year (if DJ leaves).  How good is Balbay??

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

James with another 3 ball

OSU timeout. Horns lead 21-16.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damo

Damo is having a nice shooting game.

I want to see AJ get involved with a short range jumper. I hate it when he starts the game 0-5.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wingman

with the off board and the finish. Horns up 23-18.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor

not looking good. Two missed threes, an airballed hook shot, an airballed FT, and not blocking out on D. We need ya, Connor.

Horns lead 23-20, under 8 tv timeout.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMION

Go Mr. James!

by bfaut86 on Mar 14, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

half-court offense

I love the ball movement!  That is light years ahead of the way they played last season.

Connor is having a woeful game as far as shooting.  Still plenty of time to get in the groove, though.

Damion is carrying the team, it would be nice to get some outside shots from AJ.  (MADE shots, that is)

Johnson has gone to the locker room with apparent right foot/ankle injury.

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ibrahima Thomas is playing out of his mind

He's the only reason the Pokes are in this game.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pokes go back to man D

Dove on James. DJ back in the game.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Turnover on DJ

Easy layup by Eaton. Tie game. Two fouls on Eaton. Nice job by Wingman taking the charge.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ for 3, Horns up 26-23

Horns shooting 1 and 1 the rest of the way.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wingman

lane violation with DJ, an 80% shooter, at the line.

Gary doubtful for return with leg injury.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gary Johnson

lower right leg injury - return to the game is doubtful, according to craig way

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gary Johnson doubtful for rest of game...

they dont think its broken but hes hurt his lower right ankle

by Countachlpsx on Mar 14, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ another 3

Looks very confident today. 30-23 Horns. 4:34 left.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Longhorns lead 30-24, under 4 tv timeout

With Johnson out for the rest of the game, Texas needs solid minutes for Chap, Wingman, and Dex. Hopefully we'll get some but Gary is by far our best low post threat.

DJ and James are both going nuts on offense. If we block out better, this lead could easily reach double digits.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking good

without Connor having a good game, but I think he has to turn it on a little for us to finish this one without Gary.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He looks like hes scared to shoot now

He has to keep shooting when he gets open shots.  Shooters keep firing away til they get their stroke going.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two empty possessions for Horns

Turnover trying to feed the post and missed shot by James.

Nice pass by Eaton and OSU within four.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eaton

We need to get that third foul on him...

by Texas Wahoo on Mar 14, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OSU doing a ridiculously good job on AJ

They are shutting him down again...

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Going 2 for 1

That's why he took that 3.

by Texas Wahoo on Mar 14, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one or two possessions before that...

he did the same thing.  It seems like any time the other team makes a push he feels the need to go down the floor and answer back with a quick three.  I appreciate his heart in that respect, but I'd prefer seeing the offense run for an open shot.  Shooting with a man in your face from the arc is a low percentage shot.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

30 all

Eight off rebounds by OSU.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed three by OSU

leads to runout by DJ. Nice look by James.
Horns up 32-30, 10 seconds left.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we are letting them hang around...argh...

i think dj is forcing too much in this game

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 14, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's more that we're not rebounding on D

Also, OSU is shooting lights out right now from the perimeter.  I don't see that lasting through most of the second half.  I think we will get a little cushion going at the start of the 2nd half.  

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lights out?

They're shooting 4-13 from 3.  We're 6-11.

by Texas Wahoo on Mar 14, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Offensive rebounds + easy putbacks + 3 pointers

I meant its a combination of those because of the lack of defensive rebounding by the Horns.  Ibrahima is shooting lights out.  He never shoots that well from the perimeter.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harris

He seems to have gotten worse at 3s every year he's been at OSU.  He's under 30% for the season this year.

by Texas Wahoo on Mar 14, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lately he's been good for two or three per game

Plus he has the ability to go inside.  He provides a lot of points off the bench for them.  I really don't understand why Sutton brings him off the bench, yet he plays 3/4 of the game.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harris three gives OSU 33-32 halftime lead

DJ has 12 pts and is playing well. James also came to play. But Connor is way off as is AJ. This is exactly what we talked about after the last OSU game and in our author roundtable earlier this week: can this team continue to win when only one or two guys are 'on?'

Horns must pick up the intensity on defense as well. Eaton is causing problems when he gets into the lane and OSU is simply killing Texas on the glass. The Cowboys have eight off rebounds. That is totally unacceptable.

Without Gary, we need to find a way to get some easy looks on offense. That may be in transition or in the post with James. AJ and Connor need to hit a couple of jumpers as well.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree
TEXAS LONGHORNS #16 Jermichael Finley 36 rec 500 yards 2 td

by clra2 on Mar 14, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all right

time to see if I can replace the motherboard in my Mac before the 2nd half starts...

by SelimSivad on Mar 14, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dj with quick 5 pts

Horns lead 37-33.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Steal by Horns

Nice finish by AJ off DJ feed in transition.

Horns 7-0 run in 1 1/2 minutes of second. Awesome.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barnes is such a good motivator

It seems like we always come out strong at the start of the 2nd half after Barnes gives them a pep talk and tries to correct problems.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another OSU turnover

cowboys look sloppy in 2nd.

Missed jumper by AJ.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marcus Dove

will not play in the NBA if he can't even hit the rim. I've never seen a player so good on D and so bad on offense.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas D looks solid early

Shot clock violation on OSU.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you beat me

by about half a second

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

12-0 run to start the half

nice

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another 3 by DJ

Horns lead 44-33, 12-0 run and counting.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking

at the posts here and the gamecast on espn.com, it looks like OSU is starting to press and throwing up 3's like their going out of style.

Realistic statement for those watching?

I'm like bambi's mom, I take care of you guys!

by kirk1005 on Mar 14, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas is forcing them to take contested shots

So yeah, what you said is about right.  The last three OSU possessions have all gone down to a shot clock buzzer or sub 5 seconds on the shot clock.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

so are D is looking better, and I saw we went to a 2-3, is it extended like a Syracuse 2-3 or are we giving them the 3's to take?

I'm like bambi's mom, I take care of you guys!

by kirk1005 on Mar 14, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

44-33 Texas, under 16 timeout

OSU still hasn't scored this half. Much better D by Horns. Love the aggressive 2-3 zone.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great start

The Horns have really come out nicely after the break. OSU looks terrible.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wisconsin

just won by 17 pts despite scoring only 51!

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor's house

Don't take it there

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor arrived

Two blocks and a nice off reb. Almost an incredible finish.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't see the game...following gamecast

But seriously, a 14-0 run to start the second half?

This coaching staff never ceases to amaze me with their halftime adjustments.

Disclaimer: I may be wrong.

by Shake on Mar 14, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great play by Barnes

to isolate James on Eaton. Who says he can't do the Xs and O's?

Horns up 46-38, under 12 timeout.

As long as the D continues, we'll be fine.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shocking

Marcus Dove missed the rim, again.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You weren't kidding about Dove AW

His offense is terrible.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...

my espn 360 broadcast for the game just stopped.  now they're showing my some dumb big east rerun.  this happen to anyone else?

TEXAS LONGHORNS #16 Jermichael Finley 36 rec 500 yards 2 td

by clra2 on Mar 14, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it the Marquette/ND replay?

They had that on before this one on ESPNU.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful J by James

Horns up 50-38.

Eaton and Dove are perfect examples of why I don't think Sean Sutton is the coach for OSU. Their players simply don't get better.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damion, don't go all Gibson on us ...

... wow, if he plays like this the next few weeks, No. 5 will be out the door for a hefty paycheck.

I refused to name my children Vince, Kevin or Major ... despite my secret desire to do so.

by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Mar 14, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor woke up at half

Nice tip in there. Horns lead 54-42.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor

having a great half

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Connor is dominating

Gets low post position and finishes. Blocks a jumper on the other end.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was impressive Atchley...

That was a bad pass into him and he collected it and made a little baby hook with a man on him.  Very nice.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harris for 3

Texas up 56-46.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Inside-out game between Atchley/James

That play ended up being a charge call, but I would like to see those two do that more often.  That would be a lethal combination.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Under 8, Tx 56-46

Charging call on James before the break. Could have easily kicked it to Wingman for an easy finish but jumped toward the rim a little too much.

I don't mind running time off but we need to keep getting buckets as well.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Txtwstr

You here? The under 8 tv timeout. Hope you are somwhere dancing.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AJ

AJ has to make that shot. He was wide open.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two straight threes by OSU

Horns up just four, 4:20 left.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great find by DJ

Another 3 by OSU, though.

Horns up 58-55, 3:25 left.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

James in the post

Horns up 4, another great play call by Barnes.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice drive by mason
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason off the dribble

Horns up 62-55, under four tv timeout. 2:13 left actually.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

unreal

sometimes I hate the invention of the 3 pointer

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason with a great drive

He might of pushed off but it was against Eaton so he deserved the benefit of the doubt. Lets finish this thing off right now.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go James

That was sick!!!!!

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

posting from the office

anyword on gary johnson?
i saw when he fell but that's about all i know

by abcdmetrius on Mar 14, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The announcers said its a lower leg injury...

They didn't really say much more than that.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope gary is okay

we wont get past really good teams without him

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 14, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

40 sec left

62-57 Texas. AJ heading to the line.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horns are going to hold on

Long three by Eaton bricks. DJ at the line. Horns up seven.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ misses but gets rebound

Back to the line, shooting 1 and 1. 12 sec left.

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by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really impressive win. I'm proud of the team.

They've endured a long string of tough games against teams that were fighting for their NCAA bid lives.  The entire team played well today and Barnes coached like the National Coach of the Year he is.

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

good win for the Horns. A little nervousness in the second half but they held on and played really solid D.

by jimmer on Mar 14, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This feels good

Nice win against a gritty team. I am sure glad to get through to the semis.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love how calm Rick is

What a different coach he has been during the second half of the season. Calm, confident, lets his players play.

Texas wins 66-59. Not easy but a solid win nonetheless. Much better D in second half. DJ and Damion were fantastic, Connor played great in the second half, and Justin played solid D all game long.

Only AJ struggled. Gary's injury is another cause for concern.

Play winner of OU and Colorado tomorrow.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like our chances in the semis

I think we match up pretty well against either opponent and I think we have an excellent shot to make it to Sunday.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rick addresses #1 seed

First time I've heard him talk about it all year. He usually just says it doesn't matter and that they are just focusing on the next game.

Rick says he will be very disappointed if Big XII tourney champ doesn't earn a #1 seed. We'll see...

Tennessee is in a battle in Atlanta.

--AW--

by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Completely agree with that comment

Big 12 is the #2 RPI conference isn't it?  If Texas and KU end up playing this Sunday then it absolutely makes sense that the winner would be a #1 seed.  

by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay Bilas on ESPN

grrrr.. he's a moron... He has Kansas as a number one seed and then in the next breath says.. "If a team shows that they can beat good teams then they should be ranked higher" ... hmmmm.. We've beat Kansas, UCLA, and Tennesee.. all of whom are ranked above us.. What does that make us?  What other team has done what our LONGHORNS have done? Yeah, we've lost a couple of heartbreakers.. but still.. we've beaten more top 10 teams than any other team.  To me, this makes absolutely no sense. Does it to anyone else?

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 14, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree about Kansas

Has not defeated a ranked team at home or on the road. Nobody has the body of work of a Texas. Take out the losses to Mizzou and Tech on the road, and nobody in the country has a better resume. Period.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

are we the only ones who see this? I am sick of hearing about how good Kansas, UCLA, Memphis,UNC, and Tenn are... We've beaten three of the five... Where's the love?

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 14, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it just hasnt been there enough

We received lots of love after the Kstate win but the loss to Tech and two sub-par performances against Nebraska and OSU have taken some of the shine off of Texas. A good showing this weekend and winning the Big 12 tourney should get most of that respect back.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a little off-topic but...

is ESPN 360 going to air the early rounds of the NCAA tournament?  Or is that going to be exclusively on the CBS site?  And is that available to everyone?  Thanks for the info.

by hornbone on Mar 14, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CBS Only

But they air all games that are not on local TV on their site.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Bad news is ....

it is CBS.....I wish it was ESPN, I cannot stand Billy (ACC) Packer.

by UTBB on Mar 14, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cbs is horrible

they provide no commentary or analysis
and take every opportunity they can to do a commercial break
no stats
no instant replays

by abcdmetrius on Mar 14, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I ♥ Damion!

Mr. James is the man!

by bfaut86 on Mar 14, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tennessee hangs on by the skin of their teeth

Another potential upset goes by the way side as it seems like the #1 seed is not meant to be for the Big 12 Champion. UCLA and Tennessee keeps surviving each game.

by poteet76 on Mar 14, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson is OK

He wore a boot, but they said he could play tomorrow. He didn't play much today, so he should be fresh for tomorrow against CU/OU.

Is it just me, or is AJ Abrams completely expendable? Yeah it's great when he's making his shots, and I'm sure he's won some games for us single-handedly, but we can make up for his loss. It's just that when he takes a lot of shots and misses most of them, it's a killer.

AJ shot poorly again today, but at least he only took 8 of them. This allows DJ/James to score more.

It just seems like AJ's positive contributions are more of a bonus than a necessity.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 20 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 14, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whether he is hitting or missing

he is a huge part of the offense.  Teams have to keep a guy on top of him all of the time, and that makes everything easier.  Without his threat teams tend to bunch in the middle, double DJ and dare us to have Mason or James beat them with outside shots.

You are correct that we have enough other scorers that we can handle an off scoring night from him, but don't think he is not contributing to the offense even when he is not hitting his shots.

by Wells on Mar 14, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree about his presence

but when he takes a lot of shots and shoots like 30% from the field, he's hurting us more than he's helping us. I would rather take some of his shots and let James, Johnson, and Connor take them.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 20 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 14, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need AJ

Yes, he can struggle mightily from the field, but he has come a long way this year.  Like Poteet said, he does occupy the other team's #1 or 2 defender the whole game, and he runs the hell out of him.  This matters when said defender goes to contribute on the offensive end, and doesn't have the legs he needs late in the 2nd half.  Also, AJ has played much smarter in the latter half of the season.  He started out the year  taking 12-15 shots a game, and is now closer to 8-10.  He's taking better shots and as streaky as he is, he can absolutely be a dagger to the other team.  I wish I had a litany of stats to roll out to defend my argument, but, like Mason, a lot of AJ's contributions might not come through on a score sheet.

by Horndogger on Mar 14, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

next up OU
my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 14, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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