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Pb6_tiny by Peter Bean on in Basketball Comment 343 comments

As we gear up for round 2, a few notes I jotted down throughout the first half, with Texas leading 34-29.

  • Rick told Erin Andrews before the game that he wanted nothing to do with my suggested gamble to guard Blake Griffin 1-on-1, but Texas didn't have to do much of anything with the Sooner star, thanks to two fouls and a bloody nose that wouldn't quit bleeding. Credit to Dexter Pittman for using his feet exceptionally well, allowing his body to serve as a barrier in proper position. When Dex struggles with fouls, the feet lag behind and he leans. And when that man leans, people fall.
  • Dogus Balbay is having himself quite a game, and if you weren't aware just how athletic he is, I'm guessing you are now. With only one true shooter on the team, Dogus' burst with the ball in his hands is the key to Texas' halfcourt offense getting the right looks for this group.
  • Texas had a nice little spurt playing 4-out, 1-in when Dexter sat down, with both Gary Johnson and Clint Chapman contributing nicely. After two early lay ups missed, Texas started finishing.
  • Damion James has two buckets in the paint just based on his athleticism. That's a good sign the offensive pieces are in the right place.
  • I've counted three successful OU backdoor passes in the first half. Need to be aware of that heading forward.
  • As emphasized in the preview, Willie Warren can play a little basketball. Still, his outburst came on long jumpers, to which you just tip your cap. He's too athletic and versatile to just shut down, and the bigger danger is letting him penetrate and finish and/or get to the line.
  • The foul situation looks good for Texas right now -- important for managing Griffin's second half return.
  • TEXT UPDATE FROM WIGGO AT FEC: Blake Griffin is on the bench, not warming up, and holding his head.

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Why did Rick Barnes leave Chapman in there?

we should have built bigger lead….

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he shouldnt shoot the ball from outside

i rather him keep feed the ball to the BEAST!!!!

by GoHorns1 on Feb 21, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

here we go

Let’s go Horns ! Play your 15 mins game and get a win!!!

by GoHorns1 on Feb 21, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Blake done!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

bad pass to DEX

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Balbay...stud

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great pickup by James

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Two missed lay ups

Finish ’em off

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am disappointed by Blake's absence

I’d rather see us win with both teams at full strength.

"Hey, a White guy! They're funny."

by bfaut86 on Feb 21, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we gotta hit those FTs!!!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The guys took the foot off the gas.

Hopefully they’ll refocus before it’s too late.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no bueno folks

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oof

9-0 OU run with a free throw to come

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OU is not without weapons.

They’re not going to lay down.
Gotta take it straight at them.

by whills on Feb 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that's right

stay on the throttle until the final horn.

by zissou on Feb 21, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WTF!!!

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i dont buy blake's absent and we are over advantage that kind shit.

blake or no blake, we got to win this game at all cost… look at this shit… now, they ahead.

by GoHorns1 on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

austin johnson looks like a south park character

and we might be in some serious trouble.

by zissou on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Offense struggling

Time for Dexy, I suspect, but OU’s gone small and quick.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

14-0 run

that’s x’s and o’s folks. Barnes’ weakness shows its face again.

by trimbletech on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good idea..

but terrible pass by Damion.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

something i dont understand

will gary johnson learn some other skills beside shooting 12 footers and dribling right side only?

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I don't know.

It depends on what actually happened. If it’s just a rolled ankle, he’ll be fine in a week. If he broke something, he’s gone for awhile.

Not speaking professionally or anything, just from experience.

by HornPossessed on Feb 21, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to see a nice little run here..

Our FT shooting is so terrible, a close game definitely favors OU.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lol Holy shit.

That slow motion replay of Balbay ramming his head into Crocker’s crotch was hilarious.

by HornPossessed on Feb 21, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I feel for the guy, but damn. Way to use your head Dogus.

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dogus!!!

Don’t put your head there…there’s no way to know what barn animals he’s been with.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yes

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

by his present, does MB

tries to prove the pt to the fans that we should play against Florida not them?

by GoHorns1 on Feb 21, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ugly

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I have this recurring nightmare

Erin Andrews is laying in a bed ready to make sweet sweet love. Then Dick Vitale walks in, announces that he is going to provide a running commentary and hopes I don’t mind. Thats when I wake up.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

For the love of God..

please go to the basket strong.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This is OU's final run.

Now the Horns must overcome their worst tendencies in the last five minutes.

by whills on Feb 21, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

fuck

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I HATE DICKIE V

Say “score it daddy o” one more time.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great minds..

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just me?

Or is Dick V. extra annoying tonight?

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

told u rBr..... we go cold round the 9 min mark

 what i said at halftime
-ou goes on a 11-0 run…. (check)
- warren goes dennis clemente on us (double check)!
- we have a scoring drought and by the time we figure out we are losing, the games over (in progress)

by greenspointexas on Feb 21, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

stop.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Incredible

That’s just outstanding

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

En Fuego..

Way to go AJ!

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AJ...where in the hell did this come from?

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Whos gonna walk out with the oscaaaa?

shut up.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Everyone loves him for his commentating.

I hate the fact that he doesn’t finish saying the whole word. He just drags it out from the middle.

by HornPossessed on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

miss it

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TEXASSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

FIGHTTTTTT!!!!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

AJ needs to not get shot happy.

I know he’s been on fire, but we need to get good looks.

the man, the myth, the legend.

by JYarbs on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Specifically, we need this upcoming possession with a one-point lead.

Orin is saying a big Dex paw slammed B. Griffin in nose.

Who says he has soft hands?

by whills on Feb 21, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Careful 'Horns

Good timeout, Rick. No more dribble-dribble AJ.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YESSSS!!!

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3!!! AJ!!!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YEAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK YEAH!!!!!

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

AJ just on fire. Brilliant performance down the stretch

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not sure how OU lets that happen

Played under the Atchley screen. We’ll take it.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

quit bitching capel

they arent going to count that shit

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

why doesnt aj play like this in first half

absolutely dont get it. btw good call on balbay being key hes helped game so much

by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 21, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

call TO

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOO!

DEXY!!!!!!

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 21, 2009 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

do you know why i hate atchley?

he didnt block out on last play

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Feb 21, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we win

but not terribly impressive w/o blake

by zissou on Feb 21, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PPPPOOOOORRRRRRR

SSSSSOOOONNNNEEERRRSSS

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Get your Youtubes ready!!!!!!!
if we beat OU, i will personally tape myself hitting myself in the face with a glass bottle and put it on youtube for yall to watch
but theres no way its gonna happen… yall know it to… 2 words: BLAKE GRIFFIN

by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Feb 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

A Texas fan always honors their commitment

Now get your sobe bottle and hit yourself accordingly.

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."

by bendj on Feb 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

SWEETTTT!!!

Way to go Texas!!! Got the win!!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Feb 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Capel tried to kiss Rick!

c’mon Capel, Rick likes you, but not like that….

by DrunkArmadillo on Feb 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I can see it now:

You only beat us in football because Ryan Reynolds got injured.

You only beat us in basketball because Blake Griffin got injured.

These aren’t one-man teams, Sooners. I’ll just shut you all the fuck up before you start coming here and complaining.

by HornPossessed on Feb 21, 2009 10:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

im surprised he got a concussion from that hit

it looked like pittman BARELY hit him and it wasnt like direct

by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 21, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was wierd

It didn’t happen right away either

Blazz

by blazzinken on Feb 21, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i’m so glad we didn’t storm the court

by bshaf on Feb 21, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

There’s no point to doing it, really. At least not for major schools. Others seem to love it.

by HornPossessed on Feb 21, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

instead to storm the court..

6th street is even better :)

by GoHorns1 on Feb 21, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Were Texas

We dont storm the court, football field or anything!!!! our wins are expected, no reason to storm the court at anytime ever!!!!

by Egonz on Feb 22, 2009 12:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Eric?!?!?!!? Eric!?!?!?!?!?!

Where are you Eric?!?!?!!?

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Feb 21, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

rBr = 5th grader ... lol

rBr: I create my own name on here so I can put an avatar up and also no one else will know who i am except me…. teehee….

by greenspointexas on Feb 21, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, what?
if we beat OU, i will personally tape myself hitting myself in the face with a glass bottle and put it on youtube for yall to watch
but theres no way its gonna happen… yall know it to… 2 words: BLAKE GRIFFIN

by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Feb 21, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Get to work bitch
if we beat OU, i will personally tape myself hitting myself in the face with a glass bottle and put it on youtube for yall to watch
but theres no way its gonna happen… yall know it to… 2 words: BLAKE GRIFFIN

by greenspointexas on Feb 16, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Feb 21, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, hell of an effort beating an OU team that played much of the game without it’s POY.

If Blake had played the entire game, you would lost by 15.

All your bench Sydor are belong to us TheStarsFans

by Brandon Bibb on Feb 21, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

It almost worked in favor of OU, I am sure Barnes had them focusing on Griffin all week and then he goes out of the game.

I think it would have been a similar outcome

Blazz

by blazzinken on Feb 21, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs