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Open Game Thread: Big 12 Round 1 vs Colorado

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Colorado Buffaloes at Texas Longhorns, Mar 11, 2009 2:00 PM CDT


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#12 Colorado Buffaloes @ #5 Texas Longhorns

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009, 2:00 PM CDT
Big 12 Tournament - First Round - Ford Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TELEVISION: Big 12 Regional (Details)
RADIO: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)

LAS VEGAS LINE: Texas -15

Big 12 Tournament Preview: Wednesday (Part 1)

posted by PB @ BON about 20 hours ago

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KEYS TO THE GAME

1. Make 'em earn it.  Texas sent the Buffs to the line a pitiful 29 times in Boulder earlier this season, as 6-5 Cory Higgins had his way working Texas defenders on dribble drives to the paint. Truthfully, Higgins is all CU has at this point, so Barnes needs to set up his defense to deny Higgins the ball or make him catch it 30 feet from the basket. Like Willie Warren, he's tough to totally shut down because he can pop from outside, but if he beats you, you want it to be from downtown. Cut out the penetration.

2. Don't settle for jumpers.  On the flipside, Colorado does not have the personnel to deal with our halfcourt offense from 15 feet in. I'd love to see a healthy dose of Pittman early, and of Damion James being aggressive in his takes to the rim. If the Longhorns shoot more than 8 three pointers, it's a sign of trouble.

 

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FUCK!

it’s blocked at work. I’m screwed. This is going to be a problem for the tournament if I can’t find a way to watch these early games. I just have to pray our games are in the evening.

I’m going to see if I can find a radio stream. If not, then I’m stuck gazing at a boxscore and refreshing.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it really Texas -15?

If I had to bet on this game, I would probably have Colorado covering that spread.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Backdoor cut

Hammered and to the line for two. C’mon guys.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tough shot

Higgins can play

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go

First entry to Pittman. Dunk.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone have a direct craigway audio link?

i’m retarded and cant find it on texassports.com

bleeding orange up in nyc. get a rope.

by cwofford on Mar 11, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Darn

blocked at work.

Sigh… I give up. It’s up to you guys to tell me what the hell is going on out there.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thx. nt

bleeding orange up in nyc. get a rope.

by cwofford on Mar 11, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And 1!

Pittman should have a double-double by halftime

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just don't understand that

I know Dex needs a breather, but maybe atchley?

Blazz

by blazzinken on Mar 11, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chaps defensive pace is glacial

It’s almost shockingly slow

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Mar 11, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Chapman’s slow feet on D

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

just like last year in the tourney when we got booed by Arkansas fans.

Gotta love being envied.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harrison Smith in

Going to the line for 2

Blazz

by blazzinken on Mar 11, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great sequence

Mason forces Higgins into a jumper, H-Smith takes it to the rim in transition. 2 hots on the foul

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weak

Touch foul called on Mason. Crap

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Chappy

17 foot jumper with 25 on the shot clock?

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go horns!

for those at work and have access blocked, google “google proxy at work”, used it in the past, but im the IT admin here so don’t need to go around anymore , anyway, gl! and Hook’em!

by Kasper-pA- on Mar 11, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

man the radio feed is way behind your feed rBr! Iwas like Freethrows… then like a min later.. Ohhh.. lol

by Kasper-pA- on Mar 11, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flop festival

No other way to defend Dexy, it seems

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Dexy makes both FTs

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really.

They just fly to the ground when he shoots.

by horns129 on Mar 11, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hasn't missed a meal either?

Shout out from the office…wishing I was on the couch drinking beer and watching the dreams of a 5-seed.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, true.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any guesses as to how/when this one will start to unravel?

CU looks befuddled….for once I’d love to see us just put it away for good .

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The 2/3 zone is fine for a few possesions

I wished they weren’t in it for as long as they have been

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Mar 11, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good gawd, DEX!

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

29-18 good guys

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dogus resting

Abrams on point, Texas settles for long Harrison jmper. DaMo fouls on rebound. Yuck.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harrison looking good in this zone

Shootig too quick, but being very active

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Mar 11, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not a good last minute of the half..

colorado goes into the locker room well within striking distance.

by silky51 on Mar 11, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

35-27 Horns at half

Barnes not happy with officials. Don’t blame him after those last 45 seconds

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow.

this is exactly how a colorado fan would want this game to go….play poorly for a half and still only be down 6. Not good.

by jacobb23 on Mar 11, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

completely agree...

colorado shot lousy, but hustled more than texas….that’s why they’re only down 6. this game is going one of two ways early in the 2nd half………….either texas gets pissed off and blows the doors off colorado, or colorado heats up and its game on.

by silky51 on Mar 11, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4-0 run by CU to close within 6

and this is with Higgins only scoring 3 points.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Halftime

time to shred this giant stack of papers, kinda how Pittman shredded Colorado’s interior defense.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ode to Connor and Dex for their outstanding play in the first half.

You are black and I am white
You are kind of fat and I am slight

Side by side in the paint, my amigo, negro
Texas Fight

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, never, why, are you buying? nt

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meet me at Busby's in L.A.

I’m lost ina sea of soccer fans watching the Champions League tourney, but it’s rowdy here. Fun stuff.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Sir.

Feed to Dexy to start the half. Dunk and 1!

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Those insoles really helped the vert

Made his cavs look sexier too.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since I'm at work...

I’d appreciate you guys letting us hang around a little longer so that I can stay interested.

The Ralphie Report - University of Colorado Athletics

by Jon Woods on Mar 11, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dex commanded the quadrupel team

Nice pass to MAse for the finish

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Mar 11, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Jump, white boy. Jump.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yack

on both ends of the court

by silky51 on Mar 11, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Have we cut to Erin Andrews yet to see if...

she can stay on Ralphie for 8 seconds?

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a hot Tanonka. nt.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Tatonka

Erin’s Indian name would be Stands With Hot Ass

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

43-34 Horns, under-16 TO

Game mirroring the trip to Boulder. Up by 5-10 the whole time. Hopefully we can actually finish this one.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Damion hitting his FT's today...that always helps against CU. nt.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh

C’mon refs

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

back to back

terrible calls by officials………..have we seen this before?

by silky51 on Mar 11, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Applying for the draft. nt

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Instant replay

More flopping. More and 1’s for Dexy

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dexy & Dogus check back in

Texas quickly up by 13 again

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I could go for a Ham & Turkey about now.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon AJ

Don’t let that white dude penetrate past you like that

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the shot distribution

Pittman (11), James (12), and Johnson (8) all have more shots attempted than Abrams (4).

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He can't really shake guys to get loose

and I’m guessing we’re focused on playing inside-out today with Pittman dominating.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finish that DaMo!

CU hanging around. 59-50 Horns 6:40 left

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Time Warner

My cable just lost reception

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Mar 11, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we retire KD's Texas jersey in this arena too? nt.

Also, I want to know if the Texas fan who got his balls ripped at the OU bar is at the game and if he’s affraid to clap for fear of leaving his center flank open.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More Dexy

Kid’s just dominating with size. Looking a bit tired now, though

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that's one thing I'm concerned about

conference tournaments are a marathon, not a sprint.

Hopefully he can refuel before the KSU game.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

Gary reinjures ankle

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hah!

Way sounded like it wasnt bad, that hes trying to put weight on it without taking off the shoe.

by BoddickerIsClutch on Mar 11, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's walking around behind the bench

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask him to get me a beer while he's up

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

he grabbed a zima

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for Abrams to shine

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd go with the green suit with pink tie

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And doing it with Spanish born players...irony, si

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More Dexy

Back to the line

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

much friendlier and more positive (as well as hilarious) thread today

more to do with the score or people that are not here?

by hayzer13 on Mar 11, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

people not here.

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the crap that's a-flying on justin.tv

is a good substitute, however.

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Mar 11, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mostly diehards here

None of the ones who drop in just to whine

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can't breathe this close to sea level

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dogus!

The whole concept of Balbay playing more affecting our defensive efficiency looks more like a myth. Our team D is better. Then again CU is bad.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness we don't have another game tomorrow...oops.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

65-54 TX

1:57 left

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a different game than the NBA

Obviously, but just watching some of the fouls called… man, different game. Went to Staples Center last night to watch Lebron. NBA is a physical, physical league. AJ has no prayer.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This game is over, time to take out Pittman

26 and 10 is pretty damn good. Has to be the best game of his career, no?

I think we should be rooting to face small teams in the tournament for this very reason. Forget the seeding, it’s about the matchups.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way said its a career high for Sexy Dexy.

His hands, they are just so freaking soft. I heard AJ is looking forward to curling up in his cupped hands for a post game nap.

by BoddickerIsClutch on Mar 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think James/Johnson had them in one game

and I’m sure Tucker and Aldridge had a double doubles in the same game

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Craig Way

said it was third time, the other two were also James and Johnson

by jimmer on Mar 11, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shot clock off

That’ll do it. Texas wins 67-56. Solid enough win. Good stuff — get some rest, boys.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game prediction 69-55

Not bad. And Baylor rolled NU. Good start!

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Mar 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice prediction PB

Get your ass to Vegas, or at least buy a lottery ticket.

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Mar 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We didn't settle
If the Longhorns shoot more than 8 three pointers, it’s a sign of trouble.

We only attempted 6 threes all game.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for revenge on KSU

Clemente won’t go off like that. I’ll be surprised if he even gets 30 on us.

Back when we played them, Dogus and Dexy weren’t even starting. DD’s are always nice. Abrams jacked up 21 shots in that game – probably won’t happen this time around.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

true

clemente was out of his fucking mind in that game. like 6 straight threes in the second half.

by jimmer on Mar 11, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of being out of his fucking mind

Mike Singletary for Tech single handedly carrying Tech.

by goingforthecorner on Mar 11, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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