Open Thread: #7 Texas Hosts Iowa State in Big XII Opener
by awiggo on Jan 10, 2009 2:11 PM CST
in Texas Longhorns Basketball
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PrintIowa St. Cyclones at Texas Longhorns, Jan 10, 2009 3:00 PM CST
Iowa State (11-4, 0-0) at #7 Texas (11-3, 0-0)
Frank Erwin Center (16,755)
Austin, TX
Tip Time 3 pm
TV: Big XII Network (formerly ESPN Plus) KNVA Cable Ch. 12 in Austin
Texas Sports.com Preview shows Texas a perfect 10-0 in Big XII home openers under Rick Barnes and 11-1 in Big XII openers all-time.
Austin American Statesman reports Connor Atchley is expected to return to the court after suffering a split tongue against Appalachian State and missing the Arkansas game.
Kem Pomeroy Texas Scouting Report
Kem Pomeroy Iowa State Scouting Report
Keys to the Game:
1. Make Enough Perimeter Jumpers to Keep ISU Defense Honest. Against Arkansas, Texas got almost all its scoring from the paint or from the free throw line. While this Texas team does need to play inside-out, they must also prove they can make a few mid-range and long-range jumpers. If they don't, it is going to be a long season of sagging 2-3 zones.
2. Protect the Basketball. This is not just a key for the Texas guards. The Longhorn big men must value possessions as well. Against Arkansas, Texas coughed up the ball 15 times, which is not bad for an entire game, but Gary Johnson had four turnovers, Dexter Pittman had two, and Damion James added two more. That is way too many for players who are not primary ball handlers.
3. Contain Craig Brackins. The 6-10 sophomore forward is leading the Cyclones in scoring (18.5) and rebounding (8.5) while shooting nearly 50% from the floor. Texas would be wise to double Brackins on the catch and force another ISU player to beat them.
Heading to the Drum...Hook 'em.
Update (GhostofBigRoy): Since it's not on the front page any more, thought I would add that Cross Cyed from Clone Chronicles was nice enough to stop by and drop an Iowa State preview on us. Trips Right also has a preview over at Barking Carnival.
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looking bad so far
not going inside at all
BJ Tyler?
I don’t think I have ever heard of him
Adopt-a-recruit: Devon Kennard DE
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista 6'3" 257lbs
I'm listening to Craig Way on the radio
couldn’t find it on justin.tv
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
Connor and his tongue hits a three!
Mason in foul trouble, Barnes angered
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions
Gary Johnson
May be my favorite player on this team!
Adopt-a-recruit: Devon Kennard DE
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista 6'3" 257lbs
Meanwhile
Iowa St. is only taking 3 point shots
Adopt-a-recruit: Devon Kennard DE
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista 6'3" 257lbs
19-14 Texas
James hits the midrange jumper. I’d rather have him shooting there than from three.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions
Try watching us try to run an offense all year long
Maybe, someday, we’ll get a coach that can help us score.
GJ looking good in the first half
again
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Damn
Justin TV has this logo showing
for the Indiana vs. Illinois game. At least I can hear Craig on 610 Sports Radio.
Hook ’em!
No offense
but your basketball fans are not a factor at all. Feels like we’re playing in a library. With us being so young, a more hostile environment could make a difference.
No offense taken
Can’t take offense to something that’s 100% accurate.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
If your basketball fans were half as into it as football
I don’t see how anyone would be able to hear there.
Is it just because we’re ISU?
Where did you hear we were loud football fans?
Closing in the North End Zone helped some, but it’s not exactly hostile at DKR.
Nope.
The only times it is loud is if we’re playing a high profile team in non-conference like UCLA, or the typically best teams or rivals in-conference during the spring semester when the students are back (KU, OU, A&M, OSU).
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Gary Johnson is a Hoss
He is keeping us in the game.
Pittman draws two early silly fouls. When will he ever learn.
Mason gets two for playing chest up on the dribbler.
Other than GJ I don’tsee much emotion or enthuiasm from our team.
Rick is going to havea lot to talk about in the locker room.
by TCB Orange Dino on Jan 10, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions
Hopefully Dexy doesn't get another foul soon
now he’s back to his dunking nature.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions
So for anyone watching the game
What’s Abrams’ excuse this time for struggling? Does Iowa State have some shutdown defender I don’t know about?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 4:37 PM CST reply actions
Abrams getting shut down by JUCO players
that’s really going help his NBA draft stock
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
AJ is in a funk
It’s hard to defend an argument for him being on the floor when he’s not making and not running the point.
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Jan 10, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Well, a decent offensive team would have beat you today
….so, for your sake, it’s good we’re not that.
Good start to conference play
UT women’s team lost though to Texas Tech. We came back at the end but was supposedly screwed over on an offensive foul.
Next up is @ OU. Biggest game of the Big 12 obviously.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 10, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions
If this was the only UT game I saw
I would say they would be lucky to get out of the second round of the NCAAs.
The warts really showed today.Outside shooting, freethrows and point guard play.
Balbay needs to develop an outside shot and Mason needs to find his.
Tread lightly "BIG MONDAY IS COMEING.Can Dex handle Griffin?
by TCB Orange Dino on Jan 10, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions
Might draw some fouls
Griffin is too quick for Dex to guard (Connor will probably guard Blake Griffin) but Dex might be able to put some fouls on Griffin if Griffin guards Dex.
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