Game Preview & Open Thread: Pittsburgh vs. Texas in CBE Classic Final
by awiggo on Nov 24, 2009 8:26 PM CST
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PrintPittsburgh Panthers at Texas Longhorns, Nov 24, 2009 9:25 PM CST
Game #4: Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) vs No. 3 Texas Longhorns (3-0)
9:25 p.m. * Sprint Center * Kansas City, MO
TV: ESPN2 / Radio: 98.1 FM
Very quick Keys to the Game:
1. Remember the Big Fella: The more Dexter Pittman touches the ball, the better. This is both on the Texas guards to play in the halfcourt through Dexter as it is on Pittman to make himself available and keep his defender on his back.
2. Limit the Turnovers: Texas is turning the ball over on 22.6% of their possessions, good for 228th in the country. That is horrible and unacceptable for a team this talented.
3. Keep the Focus: We saw last night what this team is capable of when they are focused. When focused on defense: 26-13 in the first half and 47-22 and the second half. When they lost focus, forgot about Pittman, and consistenly overran or didn't find shooters: 25-12 Iowa.
Pittsburgh is a much better team than is Iowa and I expect this to be a close game throughout. If Texas were as talented but had more experience at the guard spots, then this one wouldn't be close. But until the Longhorns gain that experience, limit the silly freshman plays, and remember that they are an inside-out team first, then these type of games will be challenges.
I expect a hard fought and physical 40 minutes. Prediction: Texas sinks enough free throws to pull away late, 74-68.
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Great stuff AW
This football game is not even close to being over, how much of the game do we get to see?
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
This is terrible
Every review, every incomplete pass, every first down, every turnover is just killing me. I fully expect to miss the first half. Why is it that ESPN doesn’t understand that football games take more than three hours? Why do fans of an important national program have to miss their team play because of two teams that don’t matter at all? it’s bad enough during basketball season to miss parts of games every week because they run over, but to have to wait for a football game to finish while waiting for a basketball game, which moves much more quickly, is just awful. Give me some elephant tranquilizers, please.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
Furthermore
Why couldn’t Iowa have at least put up enough of a fight that it was close at the end so they could go into “foul every time down the court” mode? Please, a little help Hawkeyes. But none forthcoming.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
That was the first thing I did
Turned it on ESPN2, realized this game was not going to get over soon enough. Then I turned it on ESPNU to see if Iowa could put up a fight….no luck either way.
I also don’t know if I have ever seen so many incomplete passes, I just hope that they get the game on some other station…that probably won’t happen though
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Nope
and I don’t have access to ESPN 360, so I will be stuck watching the game on Gamecast.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
I'm now asking anyone in Kansas City
to run onto the court, tear down the nets, defecate on the court, kidnap an official, player, or coach. Basically anything to delay the game.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions
Ah shit, 4th quarter just started!
At least I have Craig Way on the radio.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions
You're taunting me
Not appreciated. Hehe.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh!
I have espn360 at home…but I am not at home, and this place does not get it!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
?
We will be delayed from watching the game or the basketball game will start later than expected?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Say on OB
that the game is supposed to start at 9:15.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
basketball game will be delayed
that’s what Way said. Wasn’t really paying attention to why.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
Tip at 9:25 they say on ESPN
Nice. Now if Western Michigan could run plays without picking up a first down. And getting players injured. Get up you weenie. Argh.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN says tip at 10:25 ET
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Maybe Dexy broke a backboard
during warm ups. Or someone heeded my call to delay the game.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Dunno.
The game will start about 45 minutes after the Iowa game ended. Maybe they are switching out those tight nets.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
Watching Wisconsin vs. Gonzaga
Living on every tick of the clock in the football game is raising my blood pressure.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions
Just called a flag, on a two point conversion....
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I sware if they reciew this I wll be soo mad!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
And they reviewed it
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Varez Ward injured in warmups!?
according to Way. He was down on the floor for 10 minutes. Taken to locker room on stretcher!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions
Jesus.
That’s terrible. Hope he’s okay.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
He came down awkwardly on his knee
possibly slipped on a wet spot is what the radio guys are saying. Wow this is bad.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Ankle buckled apparently
Looks like we’ll be seeing more Bradley and Mason. I’m guessing Bradley will start.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
Only when hoping for a running clock
to see a Texas game.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
Can't believe how long this review is taking...
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions
For games like this I think review should be decided by fan vote
Have 2 minutes, online poll, it’s the American way
Longest review ever!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
This is why we need an ESPN3
All they’d have to do is switch the football game to that channel.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions
So now western michigan just run out the clock and then pucnh it in with 0 seconds left on the clock
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
5 minutes left until game time
6 minutes left of football time
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Ward slipped during a drill, twisted right knee, removed off stretcher, will not play
J’Covan Brown will start. Starting lineup is:
Brown
Bradley
Mason
James
Pittman
That is a small lineup…
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions
Not any smaller
than it is with Ward instead of Brown. We don’t play with our starters for long anyway.
--AW--
ESPN Pathetic
There is no reason not to switch the Austin and Pittsburgh tv audiences at least to the basketball game at the tip.
And there really isn’t any reason to punish the rest of the country with Ball State vs. W. Michigan either.
--AW--
He really does
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Alright here we go...
Pitt wins the tip.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions
James putback off Dexter miss, 4-0 UT
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions
Nice!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
But I am sad I missed it
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Western Michigan
now out of timeouts. Thank God.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:28 PM CST reply actions
Was that two fouls on Dex???
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Pittman posts up, draws foul, will shoot FTs
keep feeding him. I like setting the early tone of posting him up.
Pittman misses FT though. Weird, he was pretty good last year at the line.
Makes 2nd one. 7-3 Horns
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions
7-5 UT, Brown misses three but UT gets fouled trying to get the offensive board
Pittman out, Wangmene in
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions
At least they're showing the score on TV now
Brown hits a three! 10-5
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions
James misses a three, and then Pitt gets another layup in transition
probably not a good shot by James I’m assuming.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions
Man, there is a good basketball game going on
And we can’t even see it
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
3rd and 10… maybe the’ll get to 4th and game over
by Displaced Longhorn on Nov 24, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions
I bet they convert
Seems likely because Texas is on TV
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
One snap left!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 24, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions
Dex getting doubled every time he touches
And getting smoked in transition
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
Pittman injured hand possibly
Hamilton and Balbay are in.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions
LMAO. James pictures shown in place of Pittman
great job ESPN
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Ward did not look that bad
I can’t believe they had to cart him off.
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Pittman 2 and the foul!
Great playmaking by Balbay
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions
Great defense Balbay!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Pittman getting tape wrapped on his hand
probably affecting his FT shooting.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:43 PM CST reply actions
Nice tip in!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
hahaha lucky Dexy!
18-11. Does Johnson get the assist?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions
Wow
Freshman just throwing it up!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Offensive foul on McGee, his 2nd
he’s the guy that’s trying to guard Pittman. He’s in foul trouble, so gotta feed Dexy! Stop shooting threes kids.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions
Horns battling early, 18-11, under 12
I like it. Looking for Pittman early and playing solid halfcourt defense. Not sure I agree with any of the last three foul calls on the Horns.
--AW--
Nothing is Falling for Hamilton
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Airball Pitt.
Darn, we missed in point blank range.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Pittman called over the back
wtf? I did not see a foul. He’s getting penalized for his size.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Aggressive drive by Dogus
missed but got fouled. Hopefully he can make some freebies.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions
Dogus sinks both!
20-16 Texas. 10 min left in 1st half.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions
Freshman mistake by brown
Dribbles into a double team in the corner
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
He's not really doing anything different from last year honestly
He’s being super active. In a way, he represents the identity of our team.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
27-21 Texas, under 8
Balbay and Bradley just locking down in the half court.
Great transition D by Brown there.
With Pittman on the bench, need to get some things going to the basket, as perimeter jumpers are not falling.
--AW--
i love the speed that we are able to play with DJ
didnt think that was possible. was i sorely mistaken?
There's a whistle being blown every 10 seconds
Let them play refs.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions
With all the offensive talent we have
you’d think we’d be able to run some solid plays. Instead we’re taking wild shots. At least we were bailed out there due to Pittman’s offensive rebound.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions
Good move by Johnson!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Nice post move Gary. He's too big for his man.
Finding the matchup advantage is the way to go.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:07 PM CST reply actions
Balbay would be a good corner, the way he's making all these deflections
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions
32-23 Texas, under 4
Lead of nine feels even bigger than that. Pitt having trouble getting any good looks.
--AW--
i can shoot freethrows better than this team….
by Displaced Longhorn on Nov 24, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions
I probably could too
but I sure as hell can’t D up like them
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
that is one ugly dude
reminds me of joakim noah
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:15 PM CST reply actions
Wow, whistles everywere!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I hope ther FT shooting gets better before we get to Big 12 play
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
We are shooting 6-12 from the line
and this includes at least one front end miss.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Again, great transition defense
Pitt called for the charge.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions
This game is just really hard to watch
There is just no flow
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
We should be up more than 6 points
but too many bad possessions on offense and missed threes.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Fuck
two consecutive threes by Pitt.
Just like that, it’s a tie game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions
Yup. Exact mirror image of yesterday
hopefully it ends the same way.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Come on Texas
This is what you did all last season, have a bad last minute of the half….I don’t like that
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Balbay shoots a three
Something tells me we can do better than that.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:22 PM CST reply actions
the d has been solid except for the lat couple of possesions. its the other end where we're
except for the lat couple of possesions. its the other end where we’re having problems.
Ugly, we are severely underachieving on offense
I say less touches for James/Johnson, more for Bradley/Hamilton.
We are trailing at halftime by two. Unbelievable.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions
I agree with everything he said though
too much iso. Where’s team ball? Take advantage of your weapons. We should have mismatches out there. Milk them.
Barnes gets criticism for not being a good offensive coach. He could get roasted this year if our offense continues to look like this.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Is this the same Gottlieb that played for Notre Dame back in the 90s, stole credit cards and was kicked off the team? And ESPN hired him?
by dimecoverage on Nov 24, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
But I have no idea where I left my ipod… the mind is a scary thing.
by dimecoverage on Nov 24, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
Texas has missed some easy shots. Pitt has made some deep 3’s and had the 1 nice run to end the half. Texas has handled themselves VERY WELL on the glass against a team that’s known for being extremely physical (albeit without their guys from last year). I think the flow of play is much more promising that the actual score.
probably a combination
youth, and then not having an organized offense. That’s at least partially on Barnes. Is he still coaching exclusively on defense in practices?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
Not last year's team...
Last years team played like the last 5 minutes of the first half of this game 90% of the time.
by StanTheCaddy on Nov 24, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
I like Barnes....but does he ever coach?
by Dawnpatrol on Nov 24, 2009 10:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
How quickly they fall off the wagon
4TH GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 24, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
We are 2-9 from three
another issue we might have to deal with all year to go with free throw woes.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions
The 3 pointer issues is much less worrisome than our FT percentage. I still shudder anytime I see an orange shirt shooting from the line.
The only player that didn’t do that to me was Abrams.
by StanTheCaddy on Nov 24, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
Not just the %
but some of those threes never should have been attempted, especially if Pittman was on the floor.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
One thing to watch out for
Pitt getting in foul trouble. Two of their players already have 3. McGee has 2. If both teams get in foul trouble, that favors Texas heavily given our depth.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions
3 fouls on Pittman, darn
He’s a big man, trying to block a short guard. Why jump? Just put your hands up and you could intimidate the shot. He’s a senior and making a defensive mistake like that. Sigh… we are notorious for jumping for every fake.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions
He went 1/2
Haha
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Good D
but offensive foul on Balbay.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions
Whistles galore
this game is barely more watchable than that Ball St. game
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:45 PM CST reply actions
Texas looked out of control there
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Another solid defensive possession
and then we turn it over, and they get a jumper in transition. I am pulling my hair out.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions
Nice move by Dogus!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Bad D on Wangmene, looks exhausted
Balbay layup plus the foul!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions
...Cannot play Wing Man, Balbay and Mason at the same time...
unless you want repeat last year.
Balbay misses FT
I agree. Where are our star recruits? Will we have to wait till spring to see their true offensive impact?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:51 PM CST reply actions
Make Free throws!!!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
43-42 Pitt
and the fouls keep coming.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:53 PM CST reply actions
Johnson fouled, lands hard
intentional foul. Can he make FTs?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions
I don't really agree with the call, but I'll take it
He was going for the ball, but normally they call that based on how the player lands on the floor.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions
Great defense there by Texas
Shock Clock violation!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
I think it was a tipped pass
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Nice move by brown!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Brown can't convert the FT
my goodness.
We are freaking 10-20 from the FT line.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 10:59 PM CST reply actions
That was a bad 4 point swing
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Brown looking good the last 2 minutes!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Why did you foul him???
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Wangmene has looked BAD
we need Pittman in there asap
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:01 PM CST reply actions
Conditioning
Looked out of gas
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 24, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
51 all, under 12
Starting to actually look like a basketball game with a little flow.
Texas killing ourselves from the line. Need to get Pittman back in soon, start making free throws, and attack the rim—too much settling for jumpers.
--AW--
Nice look from Dex
James with the and 1
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Superb D
nearly another shot clock violation
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:07 PM CST reply actions
Wow bad shot selection from Hamilton
But it goes down, that is why he has so much upside
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
jordan hamilton gettin in on that ass
by Displaced Longhorn on Nov 24, 2009 11:07 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton makes an off-balanced jumper
56-51. Keep playing this D and we could pull away. Nice to see Hamilton in there.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:07 PM CST reply actions
I'm calling it now, Jordan going off for 15 in the final 10 minutes
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
You might be right!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
HAMILTON!
shot selection is not so good. Oh well, he keeps making them!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:13 PM CST reply actions
Nice move by mason
And seal of from Dex
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Mason!!!
wow, love seeing that athleticism. 63-54 Texas. Timeout Pitt.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:14 PM CST reply actions
Nice spurt, 63-54 Horns
Hamilton with two tough makes and Mason and Brown doing a great job attacking the rim.
--AW--
Where was the foul????
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Pitt getting desperate
forcing threes.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions
Four fouls on Pittman
but I wouldn’t bench him. He needs to learn to play with foul trouble.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions
More poor shot selection
by Hamilton. This one he didn’t make, though, and now hearing it from Barnes.
--AW--
Running the offense would have been the bees knees in that situation
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 24, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions
Hamilton
More bad shot selection; he’s gonna drive Barnes nuts this year
Wingman looks good
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Ugh... stop fouling
Pitt actually makes their FTs, so it’s not a good idea.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:21 PM CST reply actions
Wow, some wierd foul calls
Looks like a push off, and then he did not get touched and some how gets a foul call
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
It's early in the season for the stripes too
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 24, 2009 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
Son of a bitch
that’s Dogus’ 2nd offensive foul of the game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:24 PM CST reply actions
YEAH!
Balbay with the steal, dish to James for 2 plus the foul!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:25 PM CST reply actions
Wow, great feed
Nice finish with james
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
DaMo with a 3
Nice!
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Strong finish
Up 13 pts with two minutes left.
Balbay was fantastic all game, James was quietly solid, Pittman made a difference when he was on the floor, and we saw more energy and agressiveness from Bradley.
--AW--
Balbay is the floor leader of this team for sure
as I type this, he just created a three for Bradley. Probably his best game as a Longhorn.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:34 PM CST up reply actions
Great win
Pitt is a solid team, just what Texas needed to get some legs under them
"I don't ever miss free throws. I'm like 100-percent from the free throw line. I just don't think about missing and if you think about missing you're going to miss. I just take my time and know I'm going to make it and I do," McClellan said.
Nice anytime you can beat a Big East team
possible tournament team once they get all their players back.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Horns Win O'Reilly CBE Classic, hurray.
78-62. Horns win again going away. Game was much closer than 16 pts but a quality win by the youth Longhorns.
Too late for a full recap. Enjoy it.
See yall Thursday in College Station.
--AW--
seriously
if Balbay continues this play, where do you get Lucas minutes?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions
more depth, more competition is always a good thing
by Displaced Longhorn on Nov 24, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions
16 pt win on a back to back night
This team still has lapses and the youth is evident, but the depth is just staggering
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Barnes on Ward injury: "doesn't look good"
by goingforthecorner on Nov 24, 2009 11:37 PM CST reply actions
If it is bad ...
there’s where you get Lucas’ minutes, unfortunately.
as funny as it is to say, this team has a long way to go offensively
sure we have plenty of guys that can put the ball in the hoop, but as a unit, Texas is raw. this is a young team that is improving, but they need to really work on getting everyone on the same page. I love this team’s potential.
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
This group of kids (i say group and not team because they are not playing like a complete team) has a long ways to go. Players (see: Jordan hamilton) are very selfish and need to try to create open looks instead of trying to be heroes. its ok to slow down the game a bit, just make sure you get the points
Jordan Hamilton
MJY6087 makes the point, but I would add that JH is the least aware of the benefit of feeding the beast under the basket. I would not put him on the floor with Pittman until he learns The Rule.
I join all in wanting a complete recovery for Varez Ward.
Did Chapman have a decent preseason? Is he recovered from the flu? I thought he showed potential last year.
as much as I'd love to get on JH's case about going 1-on-1
the guy made a couple great shots late in the game last night. he’s got a scorer’s mentality which I don’t think we should really try to inhibit too much. the team just needs to realize his role in the offense. if we’re trying to get the ball down low, we probably don’t want him to be the one to make that happen.
that said, I do think he could try to work himself more into the offense instead of being a black hole when the ball comes his way, and it would only benefit him to become a much more complete player by doing the little things on the floor.
3/19/2009 - Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
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