Open Game Thread: Texas at Texas A&M
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Great game
too bad UConn/Pitt couldn’t be the late game. Both teams are clearly top 5 worthy and Final Four contenders.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions
In this case I wouldn't mind much
besides I have to watch 24 at 8pm anyway. I’ll be watching the first half of this game on justin.tv.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
Blair is playing like a warrior barbarian
22 points 22 rebs right now
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
An even bigger incentive to get out of the 8-9 seed
Watching these two teams (likely #1 seeds) beat each other up punch for punch, I’d rather not have to face either of these teams in the 2nd round (of course assuming we are fortunate enough to get there…)
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 7:48 PM CST reply actions
forget that
were winning the nat’l championship
This team can single handedly win the Tour de France
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Tim Tebow is a Texas basketball supporter
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
Tebow doing the jump pass after a mission trip to Turkey, coincidence?
I don’t think so.
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Balbay doesn't shoot jumpers because we're not worthy!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Jason Kidd
All went to the Balbay skills academy.
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
He's so good
He made the best defender in college bb look childish
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
What a subpar game by Thabeet
His NBA stock is like the stock market.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:03 PM CST reply actions
Espn is not switching over!
We can see Blair on sportcenter, but we wont see the tip of the Texas game on sportscenter!
Blazz
Damn look at Balbay's hops
I know it’s way early, but it’s still a good start. When was the last time we got off to a good start @ A&M?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions
Texas up 7-6, under 16
Good start. Like the energy. Horns are attacking the rim for the most part and have already been quicker to a couple of loose balls. So far, so good.
--AW--
Pittman has his man sealed almost everytime on the block
and they won’t get it in to him. Just bad passes trying to get it.
Even though we just hit a three
why the hell didn’t James give Pittman the ball there. Dexy had position.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions
In the short term yes
but we need to get Dexy involved in this game.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
15-12 A&M, under 12
Turnovers killing the Horns right now. Need to get back to protecting the ball like we have in each of the last two games.
Two fouls on Connor makes spacing more difficult on offense. Texas can either go big with two posts or play small which helps with spacing but hurts on D.
--AW--
they need to pass it down low
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
looking there is just not going to cut it
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
mason saw it too and didnt cover
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
what the hell is he doing so far out from the basket
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
I admire the kid for his confidence
But when he gets the ball on the block and faces up, I get scared – talented, but not talented enough to try to go 1 on 3 or 1on 4 when he drives.
a&m passes it down low
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
haha
davis is not gonna let aggies go down easily haha
that was a terrible call. he let it go before contact
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
22-18 A&M, under 8
Texas elected to go small with Connor and Dex on the bench and paid for it with back to back baskets from Davis. I’m not even sure Brian Davis can touch the rim.
--AW--
You know, the Horns ought to be damn good in dog fights.
Even when it’s easy, it isn’t.
3 things
Ticky tack calls like a bitch
Gary Johnson getting WORKED under the basket like a mofo
Transition D is the worst ive seen all season!!! come on guysssss
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions
Our transition D is getting expossssssed
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions
stop playing small. play huge!
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
wow ut passes down low
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
and we get a easy basket
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
I said before Pittman is going to be a huge factor
in deciding who wins today and on Saturday.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions
This is just sad
we’re doing nothing on offense. Dexy isn’t getting doubled, so why aren’t we posting him up?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions
High pic and roll
with a guard that can’t shoot is worthless. A&M just stands back and waits.
--AW--
its like Barnes told them not to shoot or they are scared
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
I don
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
cmon now
typo’s please.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
I dont know
If Barnes didnt want them to make those shots, I think he would have them make more of an attempt to funnel the ball inside
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
Based on your sig
please tell me you saw “eastbound and down” on hbo last night
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
nope, got it from fist foot way. corny movie but that line was great.
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
I know its from foot fist way
but all of those guys are in “eastbound and down.” its a series that mirrors the foot fist way, the only difference being it centers around a failed baseball player. its hilarious
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
have to check that out.
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
26-22 Aggies, under 4
Eight freaking turnovers on the road isn’t helping.
Fouls aren’t helping either.
--AW--
All they are doing is making sure
they guard Abrams and making the rest of the team beat them
We have no one who has a jump shot
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions
Getting to halftime within four
given our fouls and turnovers would be great. Finish the half strong.
--AW--
We suck.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
To be honest I'm glad this is even a game
normally they are blowing us by now in Aggieland
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions
"All eyes on AJ"
stop it ESPN. Don’t do that shit again
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:47 PM CST reply actions
I bet Abrams has the best cardio ever. All he does is run back and forth all game.
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
A&M is running now off our misses
it worked there
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:48 PM CST reply actions
You know what I want?
All of Texas’ possessions to be featured on two smaller split screens. Thank you a million times over ESPN
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
Obviously our defense is letting us down today
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions
You could see that coming
with Johnson constantly driving towards the rim, Turgeon probably told his players to flop next time.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:51 PM CST reply actions
wow... so its a charge when a guy goes to the rim and a guy not set gets in his way?
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
its like those guys on the street court who call fouls when they miss a shot.
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Take a timeout and drill a three
Close out the half on a good note.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
hold on
thats the play we call for just before the half
Good way to close out the first half gentlemen
Lets set up a play involving the guy whose been in deep cover all night and expect him to get free.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
Halftime 35-28
Nothing from AJ. Two fouls on Balbay and Connor limited our offensive effectiveness as did eight turnovers.
Thank you Gary for attacking the rim. The last foul was bogus; keep it up.
Need more from James and AJ in the second half.
--AW--
Honestly
this is just a bad matchup for us
We have no one that can guard Elonu/the white guy for A&M without going to a 2-3 zone
When we go zone, carter punishes us on the edge
Our offense blows crap when Abrams is actually guarded
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:55 PM CST reply actions
They got into the set too slow; ran out of time for all the options.
So Eddie Oran says.
They need to read Bobby Fischer’s End Game. So it’s chess; the idea is to have a method and understanding of the movement to close things out.
Why are you subjecting yourself to Eddie?
I love Craig but Eddie talks almost enough to not make it worth it.
--AW--
Our basketball iq is not high enough to understand these things
They don’t even understand the concept of getting the ball inside and getting back on defense.
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
we'll make a run to get back into this...
aggies won’t run away with this one. AJ will come alive………can’t do any worse!
i hope he does
THAT play out of a time out with 26 seconds left was pure horse crap!!! i laughed cause i knew what play was comin
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions
AW, prediction on final score???
anyone?
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions
imma go 67-54 A&M
i cant believe i just typed that
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
texas
45-35
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
so a&m will have 0 second half points?
nice
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
STIFLING D
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
and thank goodness A&M has terrible 2nd half's...
just like we’re more than capable of. maybe we’ll be on the other side of it tonight.
Worst parts of the game so far
Our defense, and Pittman only getting 2 shots (making both). He only has 1 foul, so why aren’t we force feeding him the ball? They’re shutting down Abrams, so get it to Pittman!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions
Player Combination
I do not understand Barnes’ player combination. Longhorns looked ok early and then he puts in a lineup that includes Hill, Ward with no Johnson, Balbay or Damion on the floor (and this was before foul trouble)
we have no one else who can really generate offense tho
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
Johnson and James should never both be on the bench (except for foul issues). Is it just me or are Abrams team mates incapable of setting a real fundamental screen to get him open.
they just make sure abrams is guarded... hes running all over the court and we are setting decent screens...
but he cant even create his own shot sometimes
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
alright
we go:
James, Pittman, AJ, Balbay, Mason the rest of the second half
only subbing in GJ and Atchley for Pittman/James and Ward for Mason
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions
You aren't very smart are you?
You don’t want to play he guy that has the most points and has proven that he can score in this game?
-rBr-
by run Bevo run on Feb 16, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
he cant guard elonu or anyone else under the basket at all right now
too damn small
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Wangmene is missed today
with Connor getting in foul trouble.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:05 PM CST reply actions
+1
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
When you can't score, margin of error consequently becomes smaller.
Remember earlier in the season when the D would come out much better the second half. And…oh, that was football. Maybe these guys need some BOOM MOTH*RF8CK*r love potion.
Texas 1-8 from three, AJ 0-3. That’s part of the difference.
If they go to Dex, it will open up AJ. But that is logical.
Optimistic
The Agros are playing as well as they can, while we are giving the ball away and getting nothing for AJ. If that changes, and Gary Johnson continues to deliver, we’ll be OK.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
i thought for sure that was a charge
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
only in this game
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Just a 5 pt game
James makes both FTs
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions
its like clock work, they shoot, he shoots
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
The way AJ is being guarded
he shouldnt be shooting at all. He should be a facilitator today, but he’s Abrams.
Just like that, a 10 pt game.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions
Good God another foul
fucking stop it!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions
its like they miss the call when UT has the ball so they make the call for a&m
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
this is embarrassing
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
time out really....
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
A&M 48-36. Times running out.
You gotta get close by 10 minute mark.
Wow what a way to rebound Connor
this is embarrassing. I’m not surprised though. I did not expect this team with this offense with our weak mentality to win a game like this.
If we can’t beat OU at home, double digit seed.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions
Eau contraire
Texas will be a 2 seed… in the NIT
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by SuperBentley on Feb 16, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Good game guys
And with that play, I’m convinced one of the Texas players rear-ended a bus full o’ nuns this last week, and karma is getting them back hard
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
Lots of Trouble
Needed a few things to go our way to win and thus far nothing has. Turnovers, foul trouble, lack of defense (yes, transition and halfcourt), and no shows thus far from Damion and AJ.
Not totally dead tonight but severly wounded right now.
--AW--
he sure as hell wouldnt hurt right now... prolly shoot better than abrams
at least they wouldnt guard him… hahahaha
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
We could comeback if we want to
but foul trouble is killing us, and why isnt Dexter on the court? This matchup favors him.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
no way we could come back
a&m is scorching.. like 60% from field… we have no offense without AJ
gary is having a nice game… but cant guard anyone under the basket or get back on transition D
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
They are 3-7
We should come with a game plan and some intensity……but then we never exceed our Seed in the NCAA…like a Izzo
they look like their shoes are tied together
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
As a recruit, would you still want to come here after watching the last month of UT basketball?
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Yes, without a doubt
You are confusing a limited offensive team with a reason not to attend UT.
--AW--
but where does coaching come into play. the players are sucking it up but wheres the coaching?
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Hindsight is 20-20
but I think Barnes should have left in Dogus despite getting his 3rd foul. Dogus has to learn to play through it.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions
why can't we get a fuggin rebound?!?
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
We get a break!
but James misses the open J
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions
i am about to turn this game off
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Blowout is on
seriously, what is Barnes’ explanation for not playing Pittman?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:24 PM CST reply actions
When was the last time Connor boxed out?
Dexy’s big body boxes out ppl by default.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions
How do you get back into it? Dont do that!
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Nice drive Balbay
why are we playing zone against A&M? Pittman can actually guard his man this time.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions
2 three pointers in a row
and he is instantly dubbed the best 6th man in the Big XII. Nice ESPN
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
Abrams hits a three
the lead is now “just” 16
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Abrams is just chucking up shots
luckily James rebounded his garbage
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions
shooters keep shooting
regardless of the results
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
eh, it was in rhythm and a set shot and the defender was therebut didn't have a hand in his face.
not a terrible shot considering he just sank one.
what would you rather do?
abrams has played within the offense and we ended up down 16! the only way to get back into this game is to hope abrams gets hot
Looked like a short bout of urgency
I finally saw us crash the basket on that last play
by The Mack Attack on Feb 16, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions
We still are pathetic tonight... now way we come back... we gonna lose by like 28
no one on this team can create their own shot
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions
58-44 A&M, under 12
The seven point halftime lead has doubled in the first two parts of the second. Unless we start getting stops and a lot of them, this game is over. Nothing so far leads me to believe this is possible tonight.
--AW--
We're not going to get stops if we keep playing zone
I’m guessing the foul trouble wants Barnes to keep zoning, but if he wants to win, we’re going to have to start playing some damn defense… as in MAN TO MAN
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
How will Texas respond against OU?
I know they won’t play this bad, and how will they react to playing in front of a packed house saturday night.
Doesn't mean they'll show up
I hope they do. I’ll be there but Texas basketball fans are pretty fickle, even when we’re winning.
--AW--
Who said get it close with ten minutes left and we win? Could happen.
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
if balbay, mason, ward, had jumpshots, texas = elite 8 team, maybe final 4
by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions
how about boobie
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
Nice drive by Balbay
misses layup, but Pittman’s there for the rebound.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions
13 point game, still 11 minutes left
DEFENSE!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions
We got a stop!
Johnson was overmatched but forced the miss.
Ugh…. a turnover. FUCK
by goingforthecorner on Feb 16, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions
and james shoots a three
You don't see animals lifting weights and they are fucking strong... isometrics baby!
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