Open Game Thread: Oklahoma State at Texas
by Peter Bean on Feb 10, 2009 6:17 PM CST
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PrintOklahoma St. Cowboys at Texas Longhorns, Feb 10, 2009 7:00 PM CST
Must win! Do or die! Win or go stay home! We must protect this house! My liver can't handle another loss!
Pick your own flavor of urgency -- they all apply. We've gone round and round talking about this team, its issues, and some of the things they might try to get over the hump to the next level. The only difference now is that Texas -- after having coughed up two in a row at home and a giveaway on the road -- finds itself on the verge of collapse. A fourth straight loss knocks the 'Horns under .500, all but out of contention for a first round bye in the Big 12 tournament, and smack onto the NCAA bubble, with "work to do" to get back into the field.
The good news: Oklahoma State has not defeated a Top 50 team this season.
The bad news: The Cowboys are a more athletic version of Nebraska, who we couldn't dispatch three days ago.
What to expect? Ideally, Texas can get 20-25 good minutes out of Pittman, who the Cowpokes lack the personnel to defend. I wouldn't mind if Gary Johnson snapped his string of three straight horrible games. Damion James assertiveness would be fun. Division 1 basketball from Connor Atchley can't hurt.
I honestly don't know. Obviously, the team needs to get out there, play strong team defense, and win the rebounding battle with the undersized Cowboys; but also it needs to freaking run a little bit when Dexter Pittman isn't in the game. Play with a little aggressiveness and willingness to attack the rim. Anything but the halfcourt mess we've seen over and over the last two weeks.
Hook 'em
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Few concerns
OSU jacks up a lot of threes (and averages about 10 makes per game). We’re a team prone to giving up ridiculous threes late in games.
I saw on an ESPN article that we are just 2-6 in games decided on 6 or less points, clearly marking the lack of a good point guard. If this game gets close at the end, hide the women and children!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 6:32 PM CST reply actions
Time to circle the wagons!!
As Barnes says…..you are what you are. The 3 game losing streak has helped UT fans get a grasp of the expecations of this team going forward. So now its time for the home crowd to help energize this team…………..they need it! Still time to salvage this season and make a run here down the stretch.
are you sure?
It’s on the minor cable channels in most of Texas?
Not sure where you are.
We ain't got no swagger
HOLY SHIT AWESOME BARNES
It’s about time we start Johnson and sit Connor. Balbay also starting! This is great only for now but the future.
PG Balbay
SG Abrams
G Mason
SF James
PF Johnson
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions
Balbay attacks the rim, gets the layup
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions
the movement and flow of the offense is already looking good...
definately one of our better first 4-5 minutes to start the game on offense in awhile. Balbay may start from here on out. he’s getting the team easy looks
wow we look good so far.
hopefully this holds up at the end of the 2nd half.
Ward also getting some early PT
Barnes makes me scratch my head sometimes, but today I love his rotations so far
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:16 PM CST reply actions
CONNOR!
this time a 2 pt jumper, but I’ll take it.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:16 PM CST reply actions
Actually, it was behind the old 3 point line
maybe the new line is simply out of his range
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
wow... we're 21-0 with Connor scores at least 10+ points
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:17 PM CST reply actions
Ward with 2 fouls
not really a big fan of that latest call
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:19 PM CST reply actions
Dexy in the game
OSU counters with some guy that never plays essentially. Some big dude from Sudan.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions
Abrams three!
we’re up 22-15.
Dexy TWO AND A FOUL@
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions
For all of you that were down on Dogus this year
I would like for all of you to kindly line up behind him and kiss his ass
-rBr-
What are you talking about?
Dogus Balbay = Euro trash
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
Nice lead so far, everything I could ask for
We just have to keep up this defensive intensity and prevent the three ball. You know they’re going to try to use that to get back into the game.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions
James hits the J
we’re using a full court press.
We’re 12-17 from the field. How about that awesome Rick Barnes offense!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions
I like the move if keeping Dogus in
Looks like the offense is really clicking, that could be the OSU defense too tho
Blazz
True, OSu does stink
Plus they’re a Big 12 South team, and we own them so far. On the other hand, Big 12 North teams are undefeated against us.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Very solid defense
forcing turnovers. This was our suffocating November defense.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions
Eaton back into the game
whoever he’s guarding must attack him on offense.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:32 PM CST reply actions
Coming off the bench = the confidence boost Connor needed?
by HornPossessed on Feb 10, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe
he’s our 6th man of the game right now
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
I thought GJ would have to be that guy but clearly Connor needs a shot of reality from the bench.
by HornPossessed on Feb 10, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of shot of reality
I think the fact that we’re no longer ranked might have done some good for this team.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
This is just inexplicable
CONNOR F’N ATCHLEY!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions
Connor at 10 points.
Strange beings issuing from Earth. Storm clouds gathering.
I hope those clouds mean
we’ll be storming into the tourney.
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Folks, if this season turns around
this was the night it all started…………but let’s finish this one first
I can't believe it
we’re up 18 points. It’s like… we’re back. OSU is a bad team no doubt, but I didn’t think in my wildest dreams we’d be blowing them out.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:44 PM CST reply actions
James still midrange jumper happy
Balbay hits another layup! Career high!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions
Early MVP's so far
Rick Barnes for his rotation adjustments, Balbay, and Connor
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions
My friends, it's 50-32 in the 1st half
we’re on pace for 100+ points.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:47 PM CST reply actions
i think it's a good thing
we are all witnessing some offense from this team
I agree it's a great thing to see some offensive flow from this team.
And I think the team needed to see that they can, in fact, execute a competent offense.
by HornPossessed on Feb 10, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
No doubt
but OSU had nothing to do with Barnes’ lineup changes or Connor finding his range. What we’re seeing today is absolutely huge. We could be OU at home if we play like this.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
i'm not one to jump to conclusions...
but i got the feeling that we started this downward spiral against ou…we failed to finish that game and a 3 point lead got blown out to 15..I really think we could dominate ou if we played like this…but again, trying not to jump too far..
Wow, I just tuned in. I think I recognize the names.
I'll never forget ol' what's-his-name.
Who is this team???
I guess they had to drop from the top 25 to really get the message
by future_longhorn_dad on Feb 10, 2009 7:55 PM CST reply actions
Next Year
How will we be? I know about our amazing recruting class, but will they live up to the hype? Will we contend for the championship
Ian Johnson gets on one knee.
Sam Bradford gets on both.
Wow another terrible pass by Connor
OSU gets a good chance to score.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions
With a 3 game losing streak.........
this is far from over…………..yes up 15 at half is awesome………….but we gotta finish
Halftime, 52-37
even with OSU being a poor defensive team, who would’ve thought that Balbay would’ve led this offense to probably our most efficient half of the season? Not to mention Connor starting the game on the bench, then coming off the bench to give us 10 points?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions
Raises hand
who would’ve thought that Balbay would’ve led this offense to probably our most efficient half of the season
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
WE ARE GETTING LUCKY AS HELL THE FIRST HALF
watch for the cowboys to actually start making their shots and for us to start missing the second half… no way we can keep up this offensive production.. ITLL PROLLY END A 4 POINT GAME
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions
No way we shoot 70% in the second half
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
If we shoot 45%, we still win by 20
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
oklahoma state will be on fire from 3 point land.. they havent hit but 2 or 3 all 1st half
and why the heck do we have such a problem with our transition D sometimes?
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of stacked
Holy Goodness Mercy Me
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
Texas 52-37 run to start the game
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
true that.... and he prolly wouldnt have jumped into eaton with 1.1 seconds left to go in the 1st half
how many shots did mason shoot the 1st half?
just kidding, really i dont think harrison smith should ever play in burnt orange… he needs to transfer so james can stay and we can bring in all the scholly’s next year
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Out of shape Euros
Can’t run with the Americans
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
Are you watching tonight?
Or regulated to radio only?
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Shit, we're about to be hit by a severe thunderstorm.
May have to duck out.
Heh.
The bottom just formed up quickly.
The radio gave the alert and then wind hit the moment they were over.
Some lightning already. And rail.
\
Connor? Really?
anyone have a line?
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Didnt start, limited minutes, playing very well
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
good for him
boy needs a confidence boost in the worst way.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I just want to remind some people about this
oklahoma state will be on fire from 3 point land.. they havent hit but 2 or 3 all 1st half
and why the heck do we have such a problem with our transition D sometimes?
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply Flag Rec 0 recs
If they’re not and keep shooting, we win by 30
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
-rBr-
i think we'll reach 100!
i feel like UNC with a defense!
96-67
Keep in mind that OSU averages 83 points a game.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions
Ugh... why
always happens. no matter what the deficit is, they hit a three and coach calls a timeout.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions
You know his name is HArrison, right?
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What is this Eurotrash game we're playing tonight?
I, for one, don’t like it one bit.
by billyzane on Feb 10, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
just lost TV in Dallas
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
come on Chapman
Our tall white guys and passing don’t really mix well
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions
Shut your mouth
Whiteout offense dominates
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Balbay's cramping up again
if there’s one place you want to cramp up, you do it next to the cheerleaders.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions
yes that pass sucked...
but a good sign was that dogus got in his face and told him to get his act together..fantastic sign
God, we needed that!
Hook ’Em!
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
i was just gunna say
i would’ve much rather ended 99-70 than giving up all this crap to try and get 100…but hey a blowout is a blowout
anyone see my boy H. smith out there for 3.5 min????
0 points, 0-3 shooting, 1 foul…. awful, but god knows im rooting for him
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions
oklahoma state will be on fire from 3 point land.. they havent hit but 2 or 3 all 1st half
and why the heck do we have such a problem with our transition D sometimes?
by greenspointexas on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply Flag Rec 0 recs
If they’re not and keep shooting, we win by 30
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Very nice efficient game from Abrams
and great shot distribution overall
Abrams 6-9 (4-5 threes)
James 8-14 (1-2 – ONLY 2 threes attempted!)
Johnson 6-10
Balbay 5-9
Connor 4-6
by goingforthecorner on Feb 10, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions
shooting well makes the world go round
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I can haz celebration thread?
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 10, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
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