Open Game Day Thread: (3) Stanford vs. (2) Texas
#3 Stanford Cardinal (28-7, 13-5) vs. #2 Texas Longhorns (30-6, 13-3)
Friday, March 28, 2008 • 6:27 p.m. CT
Reliant Stadium (44,000) • Houston, TX
Television: CBS (Regional Coverage) Billy Packer and Jim Nantz
Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin) / Westwood One (Nationally)
I've just arrived in Houston and am about to head down to Reliant. I've already seen lots of burnt orange in my hotel and can't wait to see the stands tonight.
To win, Texas must...:
1) Stay out of foul trouble. Connor Atchley, Gary Johnson, and Damion James must stay on the court tonight. If even one of them gets into early foul trouble and is forced to sit for extended minutes, Texas will be in trouble. Their effort on the defensive glas will be especially important. There is a chance that Alexis Wangmene, Clint Chapman, or Dexter Pittman will factor in the decision, but more likely, Texas will sink and swim with the post defense and rebounding of Atchley, Johnson, and James.
2) Get a strong shooting performance from AJ. If Abrams shoots like he did in Little Rock, Texas will march on. It's that simple.
3) Play multiple defenses well. In our tourney talk earlier this week, PB and I discussed how best to defend the Stanford big men. We quickly came to the conclusion that no one defense is going to work. Expect Barnes to play some man with quick double downs on the Lopez twins, to play some 2-3 zone with the interior packed tightly, and also play some full court pressure defense to increase the tempo and hopefully create some turnovers.
Sweet 16. Houston. Against a slow team. This is what we wanted. Time to prove it on the court.
Hook 'em!
--AW--
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Anyone have a link for Craig Way's broadcast?
Not being offered on Yahoo Sports for some reason. Any help appreciated. I'm not in Texas so can't listen on local radio.
Hookem.
by FroggyBaby on Mar 28, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1300thezone.com won't allow it
But sometimes the San Antonio sports radio website will air UT games. Try woai.com and then select the option on the left, news radio 1200. I'm not sure if that will work, but it's worth a try.
by hornbone on Mar 28, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
That's the one I was looking for. Couldn't remember the call letters.
by FroggyBaby on Mar 28, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of what happens
if we lose, I don't want to hear any Barnes criticism, because he doesn't deserve it. You know the ignorant bandwagon fans will though, just like they thought we should've done well last year just because we had the best player in the game. I'm sure they'll once again point out that ridiculous stat of Barnes losing to lower seeded teams.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Packer?
Glad I picked up some more beer.
by FutureMan on Mar 28, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And ...
The Horns would benefit from getting Stanford into foul trouble ... and then we need to make our free throws.
Hook 'Em!
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not good
that first basket was so ridiculously easy.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On TV, it doesn't sound very loud at all
Not even close to UCLA fans in Anaheim.
Ugh... James went with a reverse layup when he could've just dunked it.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stanford leaving AJ wide open
but he can't make them. Not a good feeling.
Lob to James!
I don't really have a problem with our defense, I like not doubling the twins, even if it means they go off today. I'd rather have huge games from the twins instead of a balanced effort where their guards get involved.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree as long as ...
The twins don't start becoming automatic every time down the court or we start picking up quick fouls.
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Stanford is slow ... big advantage for us.
Atchley has got to avoid picking up a second foul early!
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, don't know what to think.
But if we can keep shooting and out-quicking them, this will work for a while. And if AJ starts hitting, it's curtains.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man ...
If Dex could jump he would get a lot of powerful, in your face dunks.
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dex is in.
RB is finding out what else works or can work.
Dex has to take on the the Damion persona when he gets a rebound in traffic.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 seconds on taj finger?
yeah i live in houston
and yeah i could be watching the game at a bar
but shoot
i have 60 inch tv and a fridge full of beer
and i'm yelling at every chance we get
god i hate watching this on cbs
no analysis
every stop in play is a commercial
ugh
i want stats!
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rebounds and pace
will be important. We're staying with them on the boards and...so far...limiting second chanced. I hope we don't do ourselves in by too quick a pace, but I'm not sure Stanford has the stamina for us.
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we can run them out of the gym
as long as we stay out of foul trouble
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so...
Finger looked really winded as they went to time out
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many extra possessions
are we going to give to them?
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am hating the East Coast
The online feed is playing like slideshow at my house. Ugh!
by Kahuna on Mar 28, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All these damn commercials are slowing our game.
Jeez, I hate interrupting the flow.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rebounds
We are giving up way to many when playing D. Stanford will start finding their range/game if they keep getting multiple sets each time down.
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
both teams
seem to be dragging. not a lot of energy in the stadium (at least from a tv standpoint)
by owenh on Mar 28, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to start rebounding
They can't drop it in the ocean right now, but the rebounding is keeping it close.
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're 0-5 from three
Not good, but they are shooting just 21% from the field over all. We are undefeated when we hold a team to under 40%
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DJ just got one.
And Robin just got a foul. More, more, more.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wangmene, Pittman already with PT
Will Johnson play at all today? Won't be surprised. While he's a good inside scorer, it would be hard to score inside today with his size disadvantage on either Lopez guy.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson's in now.
Anyone know the foul situation. CBS poor on that.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
regional coverage
Davidson leads Wisconsin 36-35 under a minute left in half.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to stop fouling
We can't afford to lose any of our main rotation guys.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you agree that Barnes is doing...
a great sub job??
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I refuse to believe
This Longhorns team can be beat by dudes with the name Brook & Robyn.
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All our bigs with 1 foul
except Chapman i guess
by Texas Wahoo on Mar 28, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll be in trouble if they start calling those
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NYT re: Lopez twins
"The androgynous first names of Brook and Robin suggest nature: flowing water and a bird." WTF, is that a cinquain?
by Holly Anderson on Mar 28, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be ...
a good game. Contrasting style is fun to watch. Hopefully we can wear them down physically.
No way Stanford shoots only 20% all night.
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, yes...
...if Stanford doesn't shoot the ball for the rest of the game, they would indeed remain at 20%...
by godelmetric on Mar 28, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the annoucing is making me want to puke,
could they be any worse?
by afaeguy on Mar 28, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the quiet is
freaking me out too...I keep jerking my head around trying to see if there's an injury on the court or something.
by Holly Anderson on Mar 28, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Packer is right
It feels like we're playing in Erwin Center. So much for the amazing home court advantage. I barely hear anything from the crowd. Sounds like a true neutral court game.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Um tut suc. They fucked up.
Makes up for our two quick TOs.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a sweet pass by DJ
to Connor for 2 + foul.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is one of the Horns more inventive games.
They are keeping Stanford confused on defused, can't get their heads around quick enough. Nice plan.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking
Chapman in this game. It looks like his length might give the twins a little trouble.
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm warming to the ivory tower concept...
Anonymoose... you are on to something!
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good start
Horns are really playing together nicely. Rick has been bringing in the bigs appropriately. It was nice to see DJ and AJ both get rests and we are still up 9. Keep it up!
by jimmer on Mar 28, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Stanford can't get outside pressure
we're gonna be trading 3s for 2s.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mason and Chapman
came to play - those are bonus points
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm wondering if and when...
we see a little full court or half court trap just to harass Stanford some more and wear them out.
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez
by TB on Mar 28, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
same way they get away
with 3 seconds
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looked
silly on both parts... Lopez looked stupid and Augustin tried to fake it as well.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have a seven foot solid guy
just dip his should into you
as you are moving slowly
it's not cool
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with AJ?
AIRBALL on the open three! Looks like one of those days for him. Thankfully, DJ is on fire.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dexy!
I don't care how tall you are. If you let Pittman get that close to the basket, it's automatic.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, when you can drop it in the basket,
it's probably hard for the defender to avoid the goaltending call.
by godelmetric on Mar 28, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crowd is finally alive
I think I actually heard a cheer!
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's really embarrassing ...
... when the announcers assume it's the layout of the floor and stands only to find out it's really just the fans not cheering much.
It's not so much we have a home court advantage but that we don't have an away court disadvantage.
by CyHorn770 on Mar 28, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe halftime will allow
our crowd to revive itself, get some fluids, go crazy
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they don't allow beer
:-\
i'm sure the bars are loud
me in my apartment and my dos equix is
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF
are the refs watching - call it both ways!!!
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice half
save for packer's blatant cheering
by FutureMan on Mar 28, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
decent half
no serious foul trouble, keeping up on the boards, plenty of points in the paint, outquicking them, nice lead. Just gotta keep executing!! :D
by owenh on Mar 28, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Halftime
Horns 43-34. Great first half by Texas. And just in time, there's DJ back in form. Busting out of his two game slump with 12 in the first half. We are so much faster than Stanford. We have been playing good contain defense on Lopez twins down low. If we continue this level of intensity we will win the game.
Go fucking Horns
by jimmer on Mar 28, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gumbel
The way Gumbel just announced our score, he made it seem like it was a surprise Stanford was losing.
Am I missing something? I thought we were the higher seed playing in our home state.
by afaeguy on Mar 28, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Billy Packer would disagree
Our bigs are outplaying their bigs, we are defending decently and rebounding adequately, and out hustling. Me likes. We need to keep shooting well and get AJ going, focus on rebounding and keep hitting our free throws. How about them Ivory Towers?!?!?!?
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez brothers
Are in the top 2 in scoring for Stanford right now. This is a good thing, because we can't let everyone else get involved. Brook will probably end up with something like 28 and 15, but we could really blow this game open if AJ lights fire.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game by Mason so far
7 pts, 5 rebs (leading us), 4 assists. He's doing it all.
DJ + Mason have combined for 19 pts, 8 rebs, and 8 assists.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One thing annoys me though
they need to cut out those "sand-lot" plays with their transitions. I know they're going for the quick strike but running and gunning before the defense is ready makes me tense up. Maybe not so much if they would hit 'em though.
by spinmonkey on Mar 28, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah i noticed that too..
i cant stand these cbs announcers
by HornFan124 on Mar 28, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Check out all the white boys on the floor
in the Davidson vs. Wisconsin game. Looks like a World of Warcraft convention.
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they like when you call it DragonCon
or so I've heard
by afaeguy on Mar 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Ivory Mountain Range and foothills. nt
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's more Ivory there
than the soap aisle of Albertsons
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
that's damned good....
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish James could penetrate more
He's a sensational athlete, he can drive.
LOL blew a dunk Lopez.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just thinking the same thing
take lopez to the hole!
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez's are west coast prima donnas....
just like old man Walton and his son
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently
falling down is a foul on the other team
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody getting a good internet feed
audio or video? ncaa.com not working for me tonight
by NYCHorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God...Packer -
do you not realize that there are others besides the ACC and Pac 12?
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Davidson
is starting to kick Wisconsin's ass, leading now by 15, 10:08 left.
Wisconsin bricks.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're 4-15 from three
and their FG% is rising to 40.
Now we're doubling Lopez immediately.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice FTs James
We're 8-10 from the line.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
freethrows
at least we're 80% from the charity stripe.
by afaeguy on Mar 28, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another free possession for Stanford
gives them a three.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just realized that Packer and Nance...
will be doing Sunday and the final 4....Argh!!
by pchorn on Mar 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's
the only negative of going to the final four
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a positive
you wouldn't have to listen to them
by afaeguy on Mar 28, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rebounding numbers starting to get ridiculous
Stanford outrebounding us by 12, and by 9 on off. boards.
Lopez is destroying us like he's Yao.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez
scowling and bitching like they're getting jobbed. Whatever, most calls are going their way.
by SaintBevo on Mar 28, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who's the one that keeps saying get it to dj
it's like he's not watching the game
only reading stats from before we need to get damien more involved
and conner
that'd be great
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well!
now that Davison leads by 21 with about five left, they've finally switched to Texas Stanford here in Minnesooooota.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops
make that 19 point lead.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice run
and packer is saying the most inane things--makes me almost long for vitale
by FutureMan on Mar 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is he the one that says dj needs to drive
and that he shouldn't be on the baseline
that he's "hiding" on the baseline?
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Horns have been walking up the ball
actually not pushing it much. I wonder if they're just saving their energy for the last minutes. I don't think they're bleeding the time, either. Just finding different ways to score before going back to DJ and AJ.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Johnson got his hops back
That microphone right by the rim is getting annoying.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the D intensity is increasing. Nice.
Great play by DExy.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no we don't need to think clock
that's how we lose
get too close
ask baylor and miami
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that. He don't know what he's seeing
or saying.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats Bush
This is some bush league announcing.
by dtc on Mar 28, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they weren't hitting anything outside of 8 feet
all game
it's not sudden
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH
sick dunk and 1 for Damion James
by HornFan124 on Mar 28, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a crap call
that's crap!
i'm all hopped up on gatorade old man
better shut his trap
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice CBS
I agree. We REALLY need to see the end of a Davidson blowout win.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats why you need
Directv with mega march madness!
by HornFan124 on Mar 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i could choke someone right now
i don't care if it was 5 seconds
which it wasn't
you don't cut away from the game
no
not at all
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My favorite comment
Packer: washington did a really good job...
Nance interrupts: untill he started dribbling it
by PSUhorn on Mar 28, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, hope AJ isn't injured.
Looks like he got his foot stepped on.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's on the bench
probably not going to play rest of the game. Sigh...
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davidson
Just, um, violated Wisconsin. Just like we're doing to Stanford. I hope someone remembered to bring the KY for this...
by beast in bama on Mar 28, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
This really turned into a Texas ass-kicking.
good to see...
Will Kansas make it past Villanova and choke on Davidson, or do they choke before they get there?
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation on Mar 28, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last 2 seed left
And looking pretty strong!!
by owenh on Mar 28, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you knew harrison was shooting
as soon as he touched the ball
you knew he was shooting
by abcdmetrius on Mar 28, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith scores. Oh no.
Now he can get out from under the table.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hook'em
Nice game horns, thanks for blowing them out so I can get to work on time.
by anonyMoose on Mar 28, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Listen to these assholes
still carrying the water for stanford...it may take more than beer sunday to get through the nantz/packer clown show.
by FutureMan on Mar 28, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh
One minute to go, we're up by 20, and Packer's still licking Stanford's balls!
by beast in bama on Mar 28, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
I like how Nantz said the final score was deceiving. Um, did he watch the final 11 minutes? That was a first class ass kicking.
by longhorn543 on Mar 28, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Gumble & Co.
Are giving us some lovin'
by beast in bama on Mar 28, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Connor about Smith: "Well we knew he was going to shoot it..."
by SelimSivad on Mar 28, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I said the exact same thing to my brother
He was sitting on the couch and I told him, "this guy is shooting...no way he gives up the ball". Big Pitt was his biggest cheerleader. That was funny.
by UTAth on Mar 28, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A #2 seed that plays like a #1!
The only surprise for me in this game was how much Chap and Pittman stepped up. I appreciate the intensity from everyone from the starters to the end of the bench. They all played like champions tonight!
by UTAth on Mar 28, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chappy and Dex kept the door open
wore down the twins and set up Damion, Atch and Mason for the end of the game. Just a great piece of work on their part. Kudos.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gumbel
"When a 2 plays a 3, you expect a lot closer game than 20 points .." YES! GREAT GAME!
by NYCHorn on Mar 28, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we're getting close to the promised land.
I wonder if these guys realize what might happen next year if they stay together.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What might happen next year
could very well happen this year too.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 28, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely - Game experience for the bench
The experience our bench got tonight will be huge boost for them going down the stretch. RB has to be ecstatic after tonight's performance. I know I am.
If we play like we did tonight, I have no doubt we can play with any of the remaining teams. We only went 7 for 22 from the perimeter also. Many of us expected the team would need to hit around 10, like they have been lately, to win.
We really showed some balance and depth tonight. What a performance!
by UTAth on Mar 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
May be. Don't wanna let the jinx out
of the bottle. But I really did enjoy the inventiveness and the variations we threw at the Stanford D. They never were able to solve the Horns offense. Nice. But the D actually worked well, too, despite the height disadvantage. And with Dex and Chappy making fine contributions, we saw a glimpse of next year.
by whills on Mar 28, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to RB
See what happens when you wear a burnt orange tie?
by NYCHorn on Mar 28, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so happy
maybe it's the vicodin, maybe it's the alcohol, but i'm excstatic at they way they played tonight. fucking amazing, all around great game for the team, and really made me believe the depth chart extends past the starting 5. i didn't see the whole game, as cbs was switching mostly to the davidson game, but what i did see was solid play by every longhorn on the court at all times.
love it, love it, love it. hook 'em
by UTFan85 on Mar 28, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't you usually expect
some close games in this round? Right now, Davidson's 17 pt win and our 20 pt win look like they might be the 2 closest games of the day.
Blowout Friday?
by Longhorn in Canada on Mar 28, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we all expected them to be closer
Yet, I also believe that it's showing the separation between the top tier teams and the ones in the tier just below them.
by UTAth on Mar 28, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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