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Open Game Day Thread: (1) Texas vs (2) Kansas Big XII Championship

#2 Kansas (30-3, 13-3) vs. #1 Texas Longhorns (28-5, 13-3)

Sunday, March 16, 2008 · 2:00 p.m. CT

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

Television: ESPN

Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)

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Alarm clock

Someone be sure to wake up Conner.  I have a feeling we're going to need he and Mason big time on defense and especially rebounding.

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Inigo...

What Fezzik?

I hope we win.

Worked for us last time, can't stop now.

Like many of you I'm sure, I'm trying to keep my emotions in check right now. I really, really want to win today. It's just time we got off the Big XII Tourney Championship shnide and I know losing to KU in the final game 3 years in row would just eat at me.

Then again, I'd gladly trade a conf. tourney title for a deep run in the Dance and a shot at the overall title.

Can't we have both...I hope so.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 16, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN360.com

For those without cable but with AT&T DSL internet (or another cooperating high-speed provider), you can watch the game live on ESPN360.com.  You can also replay past games including yesteday's win over OU.

by Lincoln on Mar 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please clemson and unc

dont go into ot

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

by clra2 on Mar 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's good to be back

i've had weekend obligations for almost a month
that was a travel on the kansas rebound

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

free throws

are killing clemson

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I suck

I'm sitting in Washington-Reagan airport right now, with a 5:20 ET flight looming menacingly in front of me. I'm all but assured to miss the last bit of this game, as well as the entire selection show, which will surely make this upcoming flight the longest in the history of mankind.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 16, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Home Game for KU

Classy Jayhawk fans booing us as we come on the court.  Real nice...

Come on, Damion!

Hook 'em!

BIG XII CHAMPS!

by bfaut86 on Mar 16, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is torture,,,

im going to have to channel flip the entire game between this and the rockets game.  

its great that this is the worst problem i've had all week.

by UTrumbo on Mar 16, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

has it started?

god damn acc game refuses to end

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Give me a break

Nice ticky-tack call on James.

by longhorn543 on Mar 16, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good start

as far as shooting

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey 54b

Barnes is NOT wearing a white shirt.

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mason shooting well
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stroking the 3's

but missing the bunnies inside.  Any word on Johnson?  I'm assuming he won't play, but didn't see anything pregame due to the ACC game.

by longhorn543 on Mar 16, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crowd

I feel like there are a few KU fans there.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugly

just ugly

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blow a whistle

Kansas needs to get called for a foul.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zone

I don't like zone against KU.  They move the ball quickly and can hit from outside.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KU's defensive RBs

are feeding them.

Good TO Texas.

It's gonna be a horse race early.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball movement

It's killing me.  But it's a thing of beauty.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they don't miss any threes

This will be a long afternoon.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 16, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dr A

nice block!

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason having an amazing game
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason

Is coming up huge right now.  Hustle and hitting his shot.  Fun to watch!

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great start for J

Mason with good shooting, already 10 points in the first half.  We need to rotate a little better on D so Kansas doesn't keep getting these wide open 3 looks.

We have gotten a few nice turnovers and converted. AJ needs to hit a jumper.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we dont ever run pick and rolls well...

the guy setting the pick is usually open (JAMES!!!) easy buckets....come on dj...

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I see RIck with a longer term game plan.

Victimizing them with Mason, opening up other shooters. The zone saves a little energy, too.  

It isn't that KU is hitting threes, it's that they're wide open.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DR. A!

WEEE!

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Mar 16, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent

Connor takes that ogre off the dribble. Probably got bumped, too. Great shot.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 16, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Augustin!

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweeeet move by DJ!!!!
my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take it to the rack

Get into the bonus early.

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KU - UT

It's by far my favorite match-up of the basketball season.  Shaves years off my life every time.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beer/Scotch

will help with that.

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holly just said lower leg.

He warmed up but couldn't go today.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding

Great, great stretch of basketball from the 'Horns over the last 3-4 minutes. 24-21 good guys.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 16, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!

What is he?  A 9th year senior now?

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would want someone to punch him

I'm afraid it would make him prettier.

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two fouls on Connor. Wang in.

This may force us out of the zone.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sasha

Kaun=ugliest human being alive

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally

Well there is Davis from A&M.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must maximize possessions.

Sometimes Horns get too fast for own good.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

kansas looks so much taller when they have a "home" crowd

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

by clra2 on Mar 16, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get out of the 2-3 rick

please...

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

for the love of god, please.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

love the fadeaaaaway
my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did you guys know that pittman

lost seventy lbs
i haven't heard that announced  yet today

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ

That's just nasty.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus DJ

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ZONE

god damn this has to stop!!!!

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There are some shots being made. wow

Might be a slow shooting second half.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are u shitting me??
my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RICK BARNES

are you kidding  freaking go to MAN TO MAN

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow cant play zone against these guys

man defense is not good for texas...we might get into foul trouble in the second half

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope

ku does not stay this hot from 3 for the rest of the game...

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

This game is frenetic. Both teams are firing on all cylinders.  Great basketball.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm gonna assume

kansas is going to cool down sometime in this game.  they're raining down threes

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

by clra2 on Mar 16, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I suspect they will.

As subtle as it may be, Texas is conserving energy. It's almost a rope-a-dope. I doubt if many here agree, but I think it's all about the second half.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

see below
and they are doing a damn good job at it

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's something to be said for that

But you've got to be careful of letting the game get out of hand.  5 straight treys - some sick shooting from DJ keeps us close.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barnes

is trying to lose the game without it being obvious, because he wants the #2 seed in Houston?

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

he's trying to just keep pace with stamina and fouls
until the second half
we lost our sixth man
dex is great but he's not in the fastest of shapes
barnes is doing a really good job of just hanging in till we can get conner back

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a joke
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha

i just saw other comments saying the same thing
this has been a great coaching half
look at the score
and our depth
and their shooting percent
it's not JUST the zone
these guys are hot right now
and we're right there

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no goal tend?

continuation please

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

barnes is obviously thinking the second half

because going with man in the first half...we are just gonna rack up fouls...

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

barnes has to want to lose this game

playing a zone like this. we might as wellwalk off the court

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The energy in the last 8 minutes is the key.

That's what this is about. A gamble; sure. But Rick ain't doing this to lose. That's dumb.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf

georgia cannot win the SEC

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

zone was somewhat

effective the last game against UK. The way they are shooting you have to bet they will cool down.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In the words of NBA Jam

"He's on fire!"

The nets are gonna go up in flames pretty soon.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

finally

we go to man...and rush misses!

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

never want to go to the dance with

losing mentality....#2 seed houston sounds tempting...but this team is built to play anyone!!!!

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great block by Mason.

Fine championship level of play.
46=45 despite everything.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mason block!
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MMMMMAAASSOOONNNNNN!

Boom Motherfucker

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GREAT!!!...
first half of basketball... both teams on pace to score 90+.  Augustin on FIRE.  What a game.
"I asked Darrell Royal, why he didn't recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren't any good." W Garrison Oklahoma State

by 512 on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Both DJ's

Both DJ's are playing rediculous. And Mason just came up with a nice block.

by dtc on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My friends

That's a basketball game.  Holy hell.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any thoughts that either shouldn't be a #1

has been blown to shit. Nobody wants to play these teams, no one.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

63% shooting by Kansas??? wow

i think horns are playing a great defense...wow

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"we might play a little more man"

thats it rick. just a little more. how about 75 percent of the time????

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's was a big bass lure.

He's playing for the last 8 minutes. Period. He's sucked them into to expending a ton of energy and attention and we still lead 46-45.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone see Deloss wrap his arm around Rick?

Thats probably because he already knows where we're headed.

by the other Andrew on Mar 16, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mack Brown

in the house, greeted Rick on the way to the lockers.

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Shit

This is some of the best basketball I've ever seen.  I'm not saying that DJ is for sure better than TJ, but it's definitely one hell of a conversation.  

by ctex80 on Mar 16, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rivalries

I dare someone to tell me that KU-UT isn't one of the three best basketball rivalries in the country right now.  I can't think of two teams that consistently play such close amazing games.

I'd argue it's the best one.  Better than Duke-UNC lately.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In terms of these two teams this year...

yes.

But OU and A@M are still our biggest rivals.

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not even this year

The last 5 years KU-UT has been an amazing game.  Rivalries can shift with the sport.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 words....What A Game

Has any game this year lived up to the hype that the first half of this one provided so far?  If the second half is anything like the first, this will easily be the Game of the Year.  I just don't see both teams staying this hot.  

We need to pick it up on the defensive end and be careful with the fouls during the second half.  These two teams are looking like National Champs today.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The key now is AJ and Dr. A getting hot

James to continue his steady shooting, Mason to chip away, DJ to feed the team and victimized the D as necessary (but lay off the threes somewhat).

They are honed to an extremely sharp edge. Nice.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You are 4 of 4 from three point land

you dont lay off the three

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Things change in second half.

We'll know pretty quickly if he's still on or not.

With Mason playing strong, KU can't lay off him. That opens up some areas.

With DJ staying out of the point a decent portion of the time, he's been given a little more rest, too, as well as time to see the floor for the next attack.

I suspect DJ won't run the point completely until the last 10 minutes or so.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great 1st Half

Wow.  Excellent game.  Big XII rocks!  DAMION ROCKS THE MOST!!

HOOK 'EM!

by bfaut86 on Mar 16, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason

There's my boy... What a half!!! He has what? like 12 points, block, steal... DJ with 18.. shhhhheeeezzzzzz I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason

revoke his scholarship!!  j/k

by SelimSivad on Mar 16, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

we wont see that guy anytime soon.

by the other Andrew on Mar 16, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey SelimSivad..

thanks for sending my son that stuff last year... no bad thoughts about my Mason... :)

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rockets over Lakers

24-23 on ABC with under 12.

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know..

my fingers are getting tired switchin back and forth... GO LAKERS!!! (don't hate) :)

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Rockets game is entertaining also

It's interesting how similar Texas and the Rockets teams are.  They both have great team chemistry and keep each other accountable on the floor.  Not to mention, they both have a big star leading them and a Coach of the Year.  

National Championship and NBA Championship in the same year?  I can dream.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Halftime

Horns lead 46-45. DJ is red hot from the field. Mason had his best offensive half of bball since the Tenn game.

Both teams shooting over 58% from the floor. This game is going to come down to the wire.  Even if we can get UK to come back to earth, it will be hard for us to maintain our shooting.

We need Connor to have a solid half and AJ to contribute offensivley.  Otherwise, just repeat the effort from the first half.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heart beating outside chest

If I don't post a comment after the game, somebody call the paramedics...I am litteraly about to go through the roof. Can not believe we still have the lead after that 3pt onslought.

I guess Barnes stayed in zone to try to preserve our energy for the second half. Man I hope we have a repeat of the last two games...play it close in the first half and then unleash hell.

Little bit of trivia for ya...

"Did you know Bill Self was Ned Beatty's understudy in Deliverance?"

Did you know Sasha Kahn's middle name is Hussein?"

Let's go Horns!!!

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 16, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can

never hear them say Sasha Kahn without thinking Chaka Kahn.. Chaka Kahn... damn he is ugly!!

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

is sasha's middle name seriously hussein??

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Abrams

needs to hit those shots

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See, the level of play is less

More mistakes, poorer shooting, less energy.

Great charge taken by DJ. We're attacking short paint.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kansas is playing much better D

Threes will be tougher.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kahn

needs to stop fouling

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is

Flipping awesome!!!! Who was talking smack about him a few months ago????

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That looked

like Arthur had him around the neck!!

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

missing 3's now
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting a bit scrappy inside

I'm hard pressed to believe that was all clean defending.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NO FOUL

hahahahahaha

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We're usually hot start of the 2nd half

AJ needs to hit a shot or DJ needs to drive a few times.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AJ needs to knock down a three

and refs need to call fouls on UK.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

basket is closed

need to take it to the hoop

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AJ

Finally!!! damn chalmers.. uggggggggghhhhh

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bench is playing pretty well right now

They will need to keep it up.  No way our starters can play without resting some in a high intensity game like this.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IMPORTANT POSSESSION
my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Mar 16, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barnes is just too good

He runs a play to get Mason a drive at the basket to manufacture some points at the line.  We have the best coach in the nation hands down.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Under 12 Timeout

Fuck Kansas.  They are such little bitches.

Horns are still in great position, but they have to take advantage of any more offensive rebounds. The refs have finally realized that UK is molesting us on every drive.

The 3 point onslaught continues.  Weather the storm.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

UK

12-19 behind the arc.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KU, not UK.

UK is kentucky.

Visit Rock Chalk Talk! It's what your mom would want you to do.

by rockchalk on Mar 16, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks a little like the last 3/4 of the 1st half

We will need to heat up again to win this.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it. Weather the storm.

Our time is coming and our storm hits.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF??!

How did KU score 100 points vs. Baylor this year and not hit a single 3 pointer?!?

This is a heavyweight bout and the Horns are going toe to toe in a road game.  I love it.

by Horndogger on Mar 16, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The ability to play championship ball

is never to be underestimated.

There are few games on a schedule where this can happen. Texas has done great this year in that respect.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

 in basketball, UK is Kentucky

 KU is Kansas

 

by Beergut on Mar 16, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chippy defense.

Seriously.  Really chippy fucking defense.  Call a god damn foul.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ

was fouled on two consecutive drives.

They can't miss from 3.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

how did collins miss that. what a bitch.

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Augustin flops a lot

It makes the refs hesistant to call some of the legit stuff on him.

by Beergut on Mar 16, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can understand that--still...

...on breakaways those kind of fouls are pretty common.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He never flops.

He does help sell calls, as the announcers pointed out.  But he doesn't flop.  Flopping is what the Aggies did in their first year under Turdgeon.

by Horndogger on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AJ!

That STF'ing crowd up.

Longhorns don't litter

by horndude on Mar 16, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and AGAIN!!!!

about time he started heating it up!!! AJ

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to think...

... Maybe I was right in my roundtable.  Until AJ woke up, we've been lucky to keep this close.  Plus, he's getting fouled on nearly every three attempt after the shot.  This will pay dividends.

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Mar 16, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Under 8 timeout

UT up 67-64. AJ finding his stroke and Damion starting to take over the boards. Every time it looks like Kansas is going on a run we climb back into the game.

Our defense gets better and UK has their hands all over us. I think the fouls will start going our way. We may be in the best shape of any team in the country.

DJ is the man.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And on the other hand

There's Big 10 basketball.  Illinois is averaging a point a minute.  Just ugly.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the 3 point shooting percentage this game

is unbelievable (both teams collectively)

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The look in Mason's eyes says it all

They want this championship bad.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

4 on atchley

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

conner has completely forgotten

that sometimes you get beat
and have to let the bucket go
argh!

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. Connor picks up fourth.

Now is the time a youngster must grow it. This moment is what the whole season of teaching is about.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He thinks he can block everything...

...so it's a double-edged sword.  I like his attitude, but you're right...he needs to mature and use his brain in those situations.  

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is txtwstr there?

I hear Wabash!

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Mar 16, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Connor

Don't foul the goblin

by anonyMoose on Mar 16, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First on Dexy?

Well done big boy.  Take that KAAAAAAHN

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

those free throws

were ALMOST as ugly as sasha

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a well played game

Its so refreshing to see two teams that always seem to play well against each other. I guess its because they are the top two basketball programs in the Big 12 and they dont try to junk things up and win ugly like Okie St and A&M.

by poteet76 on Mar 16, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mason's stock is rising

I don't know if any pro scouts are looking at him but if he keeps playing like this he can expect a reasonable payday one day.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So sickening

How pro-KU this crowd is. They are obviously feeding off the crowd.

This is exactly why we need to be in Houston if we want to get to the Final Four.

Even if we lose today, I am proud of the team. To survive an onslaught of three after three after three.

We're like a cockroach who's getting smashed by a shoe but staying alive!

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

connor needs to be careful

he has to stay in the game

--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, I just can't see DJ not going pro

He is going to be the best PG in the draft. Top 5 pick at least.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the ball movement...

We need to make every trip down the floor count.  Time to show the nation what a champion looks like.

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Under 4 minutes

Horns are still in it. Need to execute on the offensive end. Tough miss for AJ, but don't worry he'll get another look.

J Mason is having such a good game. We are only a Connor away from having a total game.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 turnovers by texas
--always Texas--

by longhorn00 on Mar 16, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a play by Collins

just handed them a possession.

And Chalmers is absolutely killing us. He is a Texas killer.

Too bad Kansas, you won't have this fan support in the tournament. If it takes a ridiculous 3pt shooting % to beat us, then it shows we're the better team on a true neutral court.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Mooney

go on a fouling frenzy.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Moonie to the rescue.

To foul Kahn, if it works.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they are shooting lights out

And they are getting alot of love from this pro-KU crowd

by poteet76 on Mar 16, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck it

we're a great team and i can't wait till the tournament

by abcdmetrius on Mar 16, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got to say...

even if Rush really crossed that line, it's a really random call to make. How is the ref even paying attention to that at this point in the game?

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why DJ?

Why?  Not necessary.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really unnecessary shot

Look at the clock. Almost a minute to go. We don't have to make up for the whole deficit now. One possession at a time. A two would've made it a one possession game.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

not a very good time tto turn it over

by burntorangenance on Mar 16, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Arrrhhhhhhhhh

I hate Kansas. This sucks. We are clearly the better team. I'm a poor sport.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not a big deal

we beat them at our place and they beat us at thiers. however they do own us in b12 championship

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired of losing this game to KU

I think our legs finally gave out on us in the last 5 minutes.  Just weren't taking good shots and couldn't drain the ones we took.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4:42 Texas went cold, no baskets since then.

That's the crucial difference. You always have to hit the shots.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you crowd

He lost a contact, you lousy red-state fucks.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you better cut that talk boy

dont be hating on re states.

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

next year we have to win

the big twelve championship. we have to.

by TEXASFIGHT on Mar 16, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is the tournament next year?
Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OKC

is what I heard earlier in the week...

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KU will always have the advantage

as long as they have crazy depth. Remember that both teams are play the third game of a back-to-back-to-back. Clearly this favors Kansas.

14-3 run to end the game for KU. We couldn't finish the game. DJ looks exhausted.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So Kansas

hired Super Mario's dad just so he would come to school there?

Tough loss for the Horns. It should put us in Houston, but I wanted a win in the Big XII champ game. Next year.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Excited for the tournmanet

Our boys just ran out of gas, and KU rained bloody murder from outside the arc.  Nothing to be ashamed of in this game.  Maybe better shot selection at the end, but I'd chalk that up to pure exhaustion.

Well played game by both teams.  A lot of respect shown.  And two ball clubs no one wants to see in the tourny.

by DisplacedTexan on Mar 16, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And remember that we're still without Gary

He needs to be healthy and prepared for the tournament.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And

We were without our 6th man today, who could have made a solid impact.

by jimmer on Mar 16, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nothing to be down about

They played well and run into a buzz saw today. I still think a 2 in the south is the perfect scenario for this team. I def didnt want them to be 1 in Detroit. Who in the world would ever wanna go to Detroit?

by poteet76 on Mar 16, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it!!!!

Not again, please tell we didn't just lose to them for the 3rd straight year.

I've got to believe Barnes stayed in the zone because his team just didn't have enough gas left to go man to man.

This team just wasn't built for 3 games in 3 days. We knew that coming in.

Let's hope it turns into a positive with a 2 seed in the south.

This just hurts.

Congrats to KU, they did what they had to do.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 16, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job, Jayhawks!!!!

 now switching to the Arkansas-UGA game

 

by Beergut on Mar 16, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do this?

Did anyone care enough to come bother 12thmanchild with cheers for the Jayhawks last night?  This is adorably little-brother of you.

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Mar 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It does hurt

But you are right, three games in three days was a tough task.

by poteet76 on Mar 16, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great game

A great game by two great teams.  I'll be perfectly satisfied with a 2 in the south.  Let's hope it happens!

Also, maybe this is Mason's offensive breakout game.  It's been a while, but it was nice to see him even looking for his shot a bit in this game.  If Atch could just get untracked again, watch out!

by junglerules on Mar 16, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do we suffer?

We should have won that game, but we just couldn't make a few wide open shots towards the end that would have kept us from having to foul.  I hope we make this hurt less with a deep tourney run, but until we win a Big XII title, this is going to sting.

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Mar 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We feel down

but if we're #2 in Houston, everyone better be rejoicing.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Give it up for the Kansas Defense

They locked the horns down for the last 4 minutes and never let them get a good shot.

by Xerxes on Mar 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think #2 in Houston is perfect

Plus I really do think Memphis is ripe for the picking.

by poteet76 on Mar 16, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

b-ball

So, who are the Big 12 Champs? Texas won the regular season, and Kansas won the tournament. College sports are really messed up. I don't even want to start on football.

I hope this doesn't hurt Texas' mentally. We can say what we want, but that was another kick in the groin by Kansas.

by Longhorns84 on Mar 16, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Considering what we expected in the beginning

This has been a wonderful season. Like driving along a mountain road and no guardrails at times (with Horns lack of depth), but always exciting. And generally well played.

We got a lot of bang for the buck when we started with just a pocketful of change.

by whills on Mar 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think this makes y'all a lock for a South #2

I'm just wondering who the #1 would be there.

by Beergut on Mar 16, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Memphis

If you go by the S-curve

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What makes me mad if KU gets a #1

is "who has KU beat???" Aren't we the only top ten team they have beat?  We still have a better resume..

OU SUCKS!

by LadyLonghorninOK on Mar 16, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to laugh at Bilas

not only is he pro-KU, all he basically says when he compliments Texas is how Connor is a matchup problem for other teams since he can take opponents' big man out with his great 3pt shooting.

Well today, Atchley did not hit a single three and was the only starter not to get into double figures.

DJ and Abrams combined for 34 of our 64 shots. Hopefully this changes if Johnson gets some shots.

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the SEC Tourney is about to go to a 4-12 team

UGA went 4-12 in conference, and is sewing up an automatic bid to the Dance.

Wow.

by Beergut on Mar 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you guys going to do?

Watch ESPN or CBS at 5pm?

Houston Rockets winning streak currently at: 21 games

by goingforthecorner on Mar 16, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck Uga

i cant stand them, and of course im gonna have to hear a bunch of shit from their obnoxious fans here in atlanta...

OU Sucks

by HornFan124 on Mar 16, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great game

If ya gotta lose, that's the way to do it. Kansas played their best game of the year and we hung with them almost to the end. Of all the other Big 12 teams, they're the only one I can really root for. Let's hope we get to play them one more time for the big prize.

by Caradoc on Mar 16, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind the loss so much. Both teams...

...are Final Four (if not championship) caliber.  I would have liked to have seen us win a tournament championship for once, but Kansas made good adjustments during the half and really stepped up their D intensity.  

Great game by both teams.  Good luck to KU in the NCAAs.  Maybe we will see you guys again :)

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rockets win with McGrady going for only 11 pts

Rafer Alston had a huge game and Shane Battier held Kobe to just 24 points.  What an outstanding defensive performance by Battier and a well-balanced offensive attack by the Rockets offense today.

22 in-a-row!

by UTAth on Mar 16, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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