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)
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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?
by steezy on Mar 14, 2008 11:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Connor
with airball on hook shot on first poss.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OSU goes zone,
DJ for three. Very nice.
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.
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
by TheJeezus on Mar 14, 2008 11:44 AM CDT 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.
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally running the offense instead of jacking 3s
by UTAth 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep - Atchley + Bench needs to step up
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson slow to get up and helped to bench
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 11:54 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.
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.
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up 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
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.
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
James is on fire so far today...great sign
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Texas punishing OSU zone with 3
James has two threes already. 10 pts for DaMo.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wingman in...gives up a soft shot in the paint
by UTAth 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.
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 two 3s in a row...he has 13 pts early
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
James with another 3 ball
OSU timeout. Horns lead 21-16.
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
Wow Wingman with an off rebound and a putback
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wingman
with the off board and the finish. Horns up 23-18.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Atchley looks terrible...hes barely hitting rim
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:05 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.
by awiggo 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chapman back in...OSU defense stepping up
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:10 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wingman having a solid game - takes a def charge
by UTAth 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Augustin has his long range stroke today
His mechanics are looking really good.
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wingman
lane violation with DJ, an 80% shooter, at the line.
Gary doubtful for return with leg injury.
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
James needs to find his man and block out
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittman back in for Wingman
DJ forces one.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:16 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barnes trying to set up post game with James
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up 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.
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.
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.
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
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
The scary thing is Harris hasn't gotten hot yet
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:34 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D needs to pick up or its another nailbiter
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:31 PM CDT 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
Eaton just picked up his 3rd on a DJ break
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dj with quick 5 pts
Horns lead 37-33.
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.
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.
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.
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
by longhorn00 on Mar 14, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
12-0 run to start the half
nice
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.
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?
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
44-33 Texas, under 16 timeout
OSU still hasn't scored this half. Much better D by Horns. Love the aggressive 2-3 zone.
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!
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Connor's house
Don't take it there
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Sutton's whining got to the refs
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Intentional foul
MY A$$$$$$.... that is the most ridiculous call so far.. sheez.. Connor is a beast!
by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 14, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up 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.
by Shake on Mar 14, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We should run a full or half court press now
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocking
Marcus Dove missed the rim, again.
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?
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.
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.
by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Mar 14, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eaton back in with four fouls, 10 min left.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Connor woke up at half
Nice tip in there. Horns lead 54-42.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We may actually score in the 70s against them
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Connor
having a great half
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.
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
Texas starting to run clock
6 minutes left.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:13 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.
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.
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.
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great pass by DJ to James cutting down middle
by UTAth 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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mason off the dribble
Horns up 62-55, under four tv timeout. 2:13 left actually.
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
Looks like our FT shooting will come into play
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOW...James blocks a 3 attempt and almost saves
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1:19 left, Horns up 62-57
OSU ball.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:26 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
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.
by awiggo on Mar 14, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damion is a beeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssstttttt!!!
by hookemkp on Mar 14, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Horns are going to hold on
Long three by Eaton bricks. DJ at the line. Horns up seven.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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
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
I always have to turn the volume down
by UTAth on Mar 14, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up 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
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.
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.
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
by hookemkp on Mar 14, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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