Open Game Thread: Texas at Kansas State
by Peter Bean on Jan 18, 2010 5:25 PM CST
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PrintTexas Longhorns at Kansas St. Wildcats, Jan 18, 2010 8:00 PM CST
Texas gets its first true road test of the season tonight as they travel to Manhattan to take on Kansas State (15-2, 2-1). Winning anywhere in the Big 12 is tough, but tonight's may be the toughest Texas faces this season. Coming off short rest and a shaky first half performance against A&M, one definitely gets the feeling Texas may get handed its first loss of the season tonight. Plus, where raining on Texas' parade is concerned, Kansas State has been a monsoon of late.
KEYS TO THE GAME
1. Embrace the physicality. This contest is going to be physical. There are going to be a hundred fouls called, and a hundred more that aren't. If Dexter Pittman shows even a quarter as much frustration tonight as he did dealing with Bryan Davis on Saturday, we're in for a long one. And that goes for the whole team, really. Texas took a pop to the face from A&M and for the entire first half looked stunned that the Aggies weren't going to just let a better Texas team beat them. My guess is Texas won't have that problem tonight. Look for the Longhorns to be much better prepared for this rumble. It may not be pretty, but I expect we won't be soft, either.
2. Make. Your. Free. Throws. Kansas State fouls and is fouled more than any team in the country. At this rate, more than any team ever. They're going to trot out big body after big body and just hammer away, making us earn it in a tough one. If either team has a good night shooting free throws, it's likely a game-deciding advantage. Both squads have been terrible at the stripe so far this year.
3. Penetrate and be decisive. The Wildcats play hellacious perimeter defense--they're physical, aggressive, and they play strong deny. We're not a great post-entry pass team anyway (no one is these days), and we'll get swamped and forced into taking way too many long, contested jump shots if our guards are not decisively penetrating tonight. Balbay and Bradley must-must-must be assertive as driving guards tonight, and...
4. Mason/Brown/Lucas. Three points here. First, this is a potential disaster for the team early in the game if Justin Mason is not going to give us anything as a penetrator. The last thing we need is a slow start in a hostile environment, so if Mason starts, he'd better be aggressive. Personally, I would start J'Covan Brown, but assuming Barnes is not going to, this is an opponent against which Mason needs to regain his confidence as a creator. He's physically stronger than both Brown and Lucas, which actually make him a candidate for a productive performance against Kansas State that surprises people. Call it a hunch: Mason plays well tonight. If Mason isn't giving us what we need early on, he needs to sit, and Brown needs big minutes, Lucas fewer. I worry about Lucas against these long, physical guards--it's a tough match up for him, and I'm not confident he's got the penetrating ability you need to be effective against the 'Cats.
5. Punish in transition. Kansas State is a terrific offensive rebounding team (they collect a national best 43.5% of their misses), as well as a highly turnover prone group (losing 22.1% of their possessions, 240th nationally). Both can be used against Kansas State to pick up easy buckets in transition, and I'd like to see Texas looking for quick outlets and aggressive breaks up the floor with Balbay, Bradley, and Brown when the opportunities arise.
Prediction: Texas 76 Kansas State 74
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Our pace
Even with multitudes of fouls to slow down the game, we need to keep pumping up the pace. While our bigs are resting, our subs need to be running them ragged. If all else fails, we can wear these guys down.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
Road Test
This is by far our toughest road test this season and, like you said, it will probably be our toughest all season. But it isn’t our first road test—Rice, Arkansas, and Iowa State.
My hunch, this is a quicker game than we might be expecting. I would love to see Gary and Damion go off in transition. When we do slow it down, Dexter needs touches.
Agree with Brown over Lucas. I don’t this is Jai’s game. I expect more minutes for J’Covan and hopefully solid minutes from Jordan Hamilton too. Please Jordan be a creator off the dribble and with the pass. If he plants himself at the three point line and calls for the ball, his should be sitting on the bench.
--AW--
Going to be a fast paced game slowed down by fouls.
Texas plays the 5th fastest pace in the country, and KSU is the 25th fastest, so I doubt the pace is going to be any great advantage to us. Though, by the same token, I don’t think KSU is going to be able to take us out of our game the way that A&M did. They’re both incredibly physical teams, but the stats indicate that they play a different style of basketball.
KSU isn’t as bad at shooting free throws as we are, but they’re close. If one team makes their freebies at a higher rate than normal, it will be a big advantage.
I have only been able to see about 10 minutes of KSU basketball this year (the Missouri game), so I couldn’t give any more detailed analysis than what the numbers hold, but I just have a bad feeling about this game. KenPom has KSU winning 51% of the time, but I think it’s closer to 70%. I’ll predict a 82-74 KSU win.
Who's calling the game tonight?
Dicky V there?
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 6:39 PM CST reply actions
I remember when I was growing up
My dad used to tell me stories about how good Luke Harangody was in college.
Texas- Fuck yea!!!!
I expect Sexy to rebound (pun intended) with a big game tonight. Hopefully it is mental for him and he turns it around with a nice physical performance against the sloppy K St. front court.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
I see PB already had this as a key with the write up...
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
How about some drinking game rules? I'll drink to that.
1) Drink once for a made free throw, twice for a miss…that’s win-win.
2) If the announcer mentions Dexter’s feel good weight loss story, you must switch to Jack and Diet Coke, light beer or eat the piece of fruit that is presently garnishing your hoity toity import. “Oh no, I can’t have my beer garnisheed.”
3) Any close-up of Barnes sitting on the bench looking constipated deserves a swig.
4) If the announcers wonder aloud what a Durant vs. Beasley contest would have looked like because the basketball we’re watching tonight resembles a Jr. High School Girls game, finish the six pack.
5) If Bill Snyder makes a cameo to wish everyone a Happy New Year and wishes us luck in 1994, stop drinking so at least one of you still knows what year it is.
6) If Bob Knight talks about the time he locked his entire Texas Tech team in an electrical closet and gave Gerald Meyers a Cleveland Steamer for refusing to pay his salary in all Buffalo nickels, pour some beer out on the floor to honor the death of Craig James’ career.
7) Fuck it. Just drink because it’s a school night and you can.
Prost! Here’s to remaining for #1 without stepping in #2.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
yea go forth and spread the gospel and it shall be known as BON law henceforth
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well done
With KSU’s fouling we’ll be all kinds of messed up by half.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Since it's Musburger…
…don’t forget to drink every time he says “Pardner”
KState
Are we still winless against KState in mens sports for the past 2-3 years or has that been reversed?
beat them in Big 12 tourney last yr
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
And we helped their athletic department file for Chapter 11
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easy to forget when you lose to Baylor the next day
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
PB, on a scale of 1-10...
How do you think the announcers will do tonight? Bob Knight is calling, so it can’t be too bad, right?
Knight's analysis is good, but he tends to talk over the game action too much.
Kind of annoying. But compared to the A&M game color guy, he’ll sound like a broadcasting savant.
A broadcasting savant, haha, that's great.
What’s funny when you hear Bobby Knight start to get pissed when he’s doin’ games too, wishin’ he was out there coachin’ or something.
by SneezyBeltran on Jan 18, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, who was that? he was unbearable.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
We've won 2 straight @ KSU
also beat them in the Big 12 tourney last year.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 7:44 PM CST reply actions
trying to decide
if I’m capable of pulling for Notre Dame. It’s hard.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:50 PM CST reply actions
root for the game to end close to on time.
since Syracuse is currently winning, I’m totally an Orange fan right now.
maybe why this seems so boring right now. dragging on as i keep checking the time. here come the fouls.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
the absolute worst part of basketball...
the fouling of “we are not quitters”
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Ok
Please no atrocious start in road conference game following physical OT win firing up a crowd that’s just dying to rush the court for beating Texas
The last time I saw this much purple...
I forgot to blow out the candles on my Advent wreath.
Have you been drinking? I-firmiative.
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Sexy with his 1st foul, put i nthe bad spot by our guard D
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Purple is not a legitimate color for a sports team
That’s all I wanted to say.
Balbay showing the O skills. Driving the lane and finishing
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
That ain't no Istanbullshit isn't Dogus
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That wasn't a push off..fucker
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
wangmane is out of his element
just getting out played
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Need some shooters in
They’re clearly not going to fouls inside tonight.
I agree, get me the Benford Williams of our generation.
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Clemente's injury?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Bob Knight said it's probably menstrual.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Hold on, hold on folks, hold on, hold on...
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
This is just about as loud as I've heard a game on TV
We’re doing ok to keep afloat early on. Pittman needs to not pick up foul # 2 and we need to work an inside out game with our bigs to open the perimeter shot for our guards.
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Pittman has really struggled lately
feed him some donuts or something
really hard to tell, kstate player had the inside adn the reach though hands were moving pretty quick.
by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 18, 2010 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think Dexter will help Holly Rowe lose weight?
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I think Pete Carol leaving USC was worth a 3-pint Hagen Dazs night.
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All Dogus, all the time
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Looks like Rick is having us drive for more K State fouls
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Seriously Dexter, f*cking flush the ball, quit this ole shit.
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one more reason we should leave the big xii...
i can’t stand the abomination that is big xii basketball.
just a horrible, horrible game.
I can't stand Knight
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
thining the same thing
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Hamilton, "fuck it, i'm shooting deep"
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:23 PM CST reply actions
Refs really starting to crack down
After letting them play like crazy early
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That's a foul? Dexter gets gang raped in the lane and that hand check is a foul?
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Brown picks up a ticky tac perimeter foul and they are raping each other under the baskett with no call
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Wow, exact same thing just happened on the other side
Missed the reach on Dogus, great hustle though.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
You think Texas was not expecting this
I thought Knight and Brown were pretty good friends….
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Never thought i'd say this but
we need to go to the PG iso offense like we did against Duke last year and pull everyone away from basket and let dogus drive on their perimeter defender
Whatever Knight thinks Texas is caught off guard?
Give me a break…like they are surprised K State is good?
Yea, the number 9 team in the nation is going to surprise us.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I actually think the officiating has been fair to this point
At least they’re whistle-happy both ways.
Knight's body language tells me he's a jaggle.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Just a reminder to keep your cool tonight, everyone
Passion is fine. Don’t say anything that I have to delete.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Why don't you start by deleting that Bama/Texas score?
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by 54b on Jan 18, 2010 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Like I love Beergut????? There I said it! You can't stop me!!!!!!
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
How are K St's bench players
hope TX has edge on the bench because everybody’s playing tonight
rough and tumble.
k state is playing more handsy defense than us, but Jcovan got tagged with those fouls.
Big Dex
I have missed him the last few games.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I heard he's redshirting now, had surgery
we’ll look forward to him and Ward coming back next year.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Constantanoopled again
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His proctologist?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
I've been wondering this as well
thought I was the only one who didn’t know. It’s not anyone obvious, to me anyway, but he’s in that same seat every game, home or away.
It's Jerry Johnson
Director of basketball ops
makes sense
much more sense than “the Buddy Garrity equivalent for Horns Hoops”, which was horndudette’s suggestion. Thanks, bass.
Great run out and dish by Jai there
Mason has to finish
Anyone else a bit happy we're down by 1 at this point?
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yeah
If this game is close at the end, we have Damion James, they don’t.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Shut up, Wildcats...YOU LIVE IN A PRAIRIE!!!
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haha
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yea, what the heck
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
The ref looks like he just gave birth.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
I am a Knight fan
but he is annoying the hell out of me. Maybe he feels his 76 team is being challenged. If you just listened to Knight you would think K State was up by 10 on the road.
I agree with you
Just seemed to be extra mad at Texas tonight. Can he see a scoreboard?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Regardless...
Hes one of the best analysts ive heard…
by Countachlpsx on Jan 18, 2010 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Masonic BOOM
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Another poor offensive start
barely shooting over 30%.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:37 PM CST reply actions
Mason has been huge tonight
Getting down the court after made baskets
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
most of the food at McDonalds qualifies here....
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Me like Jai pushing the ball up the court
Me no like his low percentage floaters
we need to get our big men involved somehow
more physical and rebounding more
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I think K-State's coach cuts his hair with a wood chipper
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I feared an awful start (A&M road games of past)
I feel pretty good now.
They really have us playing streetball. Get Lucas out.
by Dawnpatrol on Jan 18, 2010 8:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
can't be giving them so many offensive rebounds
get rid of lucas he isn’t that good. balbay is a better defender and penetrator/distributer
Do you think Frank makes his team call him the Big Toe like Sergeant Hulka?
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"latin eyes"...?
ooh, musburger…
by Heart of a Muschampion on Jan 18, 2010 8:42 PM CST reply actions
Dude, Knight hates Texas so much...
he can share a bag of d*cks with Brent for all I care, we’re going mute from here on.
Is Craig Way on in Dallas?
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Very successful career at Miami high school....wow Frank!
You’re a big-time coach and very well qualified..
wow we can't buy a foul.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
oye...free throws are going to do this team in in the tourney
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Texas just needs to stay out of foul trouble
I think the tempo’s going benefit UT with the depth. It’s how it looks to me right now, anyway.
Call on Balbay? WTF? Looked clean to me.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
Really????
On Dogus?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hamilton passes up an open three to take a ridiculous 2
and wtf foul on Balbay?!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
good turnover
couldn’t capitalize though
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
WHAT!?
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Officiating seems horribly inconsistent.
Both coaches have a bitch here. Crap calls to make up crap calls.
45-35
Does anyone else think
our guys’ feet are “lazy” tonight? Just wondering. I haven’t seen a lot of games this year so please let me know if I’m imagining things..
there was no foul there on balbay
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
not even close
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
They don't know who should shoot FTs
BECAUSE THEY DON’T KNOW WHO BALBAY FOULED
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
seriously.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Worst....call....ever...
Like anyone I can know that…but I do.
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Worst call I have ever seen
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
this poor crew...back to high school please
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Ok Horns,
you can’t block out tonight because it’ll be called a foul. adjust accordingly.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
We need a timeout.
Texas is getting frustrated.
Rick needs to tell them they will have to play through these horrible calls
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
we need to find someone who can score for this team
Our offense is horrendous…of course its because rick barnes doesnt run one…
this team cant create like the augustin tams
lucky, lucky, lucky
we’re still gonna win this game. we’re texas.
quit turning the fucking ball over.,
Not tipped?
What?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
agreed on the horns...
the officiating sux…
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
just out of sync
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
4 point turnaround there
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Good timeout
Rick needs to settle these guys down and tell them to man up.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Do you think he drew travel up?
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My brother's biggest issue with Rick is him not calling timeouts when he should
Anotherwards, a possession or 2 ago and we’re not down 9 freakin’ points!
Did he not get pushed?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
ugh...
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
everyone makes a run...
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
So I guess the book on us
is now to out physical us inside
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
were getting killed regardless
possibly because were playing get the ball to AJ without AJ in the game
Lazy layup by hamilton
We are getting run off the court
odd how when it rains it pours...every loose ball goes against you.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
This Blows
but come March this game will come in very useful
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
+1
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
ncie D there boys
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Great D there
That is how you man up!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Awesome, violation
Pull this to within 5-9pts., and I think the depth works for Texas in the second half.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 8:58 PM CST reply actions
Did you guys know Pittman and Johnson are roomates?
They go hunting and fishing together
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I hate Clemente..He is K st Ball version of
Jordy Nelsen
How could one possibly hate Jordy Nelson?
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
I respect an honorable opponent, even if he beats me
But yeah, I would’ve preferred to see UT beat him.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
GD! MF!
GO INTO A ZONE AND MAKE KST SHOT THE BALL
GOOD D
bring it within reach at the half and we’ll be fine. stop giving up offensive rebounds and bradley and james will turn it on in the 2nd half. hopefully j’covan steps up in the 2nd half as well.
Bill Snyder...DRINK!!!
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James nees to pass off to guard earlier
No open shots
Play a sagging Zone
pack the fucking paint. K st has only only shot one jump shot. Has Barnes had a stroke?
Barnes - Constipated look...DRINK!!!!
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Shocked they didn't call a foul on us
fucking turnovers. Not playing like the best team in the country. Jesus let the half end already.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:02 PM CST reply actions
Knight
is like the frickin’ home station announcer for K-State. Everything he says is from their viewpoint.
That's fine
This is setting up for a workable margin at the half.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
Why is Mason in the game?
great now he has to shoot FTs.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:04 PM CST reply actions
K-state had 6 guys on the court
There coach was far out there.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
K st is shooting a great percentage because it all layups
make them shoot the ball from the out side.
Go to a GODAMN ZONE
just fucking wow
homer pieces of shoit wont even start the clock
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Nice job giving K-State the throw-in
Clock management can’t just be the players’ responsibility. The officiating crew needs to pay attention, too.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:06 PM CST reply actions
oh my god! the officials can't run a clock
if they score there, i will dka()#UF($U#$)(UF$PO*UGOSUI#W$()$%)($
for a second, I thought they called a push-off on clemente.
should’ve known better.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
penalize the home team for not strating the clock and give us the ball
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Clemente
Has been pushing off like crazy, Stiff ares are not aloud
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
4 tenths of a second you idiot Knight not 4 seconds
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hahaha man that made no sense at all.
I guess it only takes clemente 1.2 seconds to run 70ft?
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I guess he hasn't seen Texas' record.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
We are a good but not dominant team
right now…i hope we do get better like everyone is saying
Not sure what everyone's problem with Knight is
He’s choppy sometimes, but his analysis is about the game, and often insightful.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Tonight
Look, he’s not a natural commentator in that his timing is sometimes off, but seriously, y’all want the usual idiots? This is SO much better.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
i just see tonight as him offering generic observations w/o any context on the actual game
more so strictly on the rankings
and not based on any information that we’ve seen during the season
meanwhile instead of noting the strategies of the given coaches
we’ve spent an entire game hearing how he would’ve coached on either side
rather than noting the strengths in their strategies
this is what would happen if Beergut ran a basketball game
biased and illogical
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Rick, you tell that Shelley Smith and all the rest of the ESPN MF's to take a damn dump at half
’cause our Horns are going to come out and smoke some Cat in the 2nd half.
Get your horns up!
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Or Holley Rowe, or whoever the heck else they want to send out to interview coaches.
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Arby's Roast Beef Sale
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hate to say it but Pittman
looks like a bit of diva out there this year…overly demonstrative with his dunks, always shrugging his shoulders when a foul is called on him or not called when he thinks he’s fouled. he doesn’t seem like a leader to me…to complete my vent…why has his FT % gone down…grrr cmon Pittman meet expectations dude!
has pittman ever been very dominant?
he looks like he did last year. he has a few good games against lesser opponents but i think the reality is he is just not going to consistently be the dominant big guy we all want and expect him to be.
Besides, Balbay and especially Jai lucas can’t seem to get him the ball on the post. So he gets frustrated and plays poorly
I might have to turn on Craig...
announcers are driving me crazy
Hate to say it but,...
I agree with Digger. I’d like to see Rick stick with a lineup for some consistency. Rotate guys in but establish some consistency first.
As for Shelley Smith…sigh…why do sideline reporters NEED to interview coaches DURING the game? Isn’t that time better spent kicking ass in the locker room?
I guess there's something to that...
…but UT’s top guys are going to be in a lot better shape down the stretch of this game, IMO, while KSU’s top guys, who have admittedly been out-playing Texas, look like they might get a little winded from the tempo.
Halftime will help them, but I don’t think they can hold the tempo forever.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN will say anything to get more people to watch a game.
We could really screw them for a night…if the State of Texas and Horns fans would just ban ESPN for a night. It would sink the ship…
The Craig James affair was kind of the last straw, actually.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I'm really surprised nothing more came up about the James saying he'd pump up Tech if they played his kid.
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
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He puts money in his kid's shoe to make him feel better.
But the SMU Shoe Ferry didn’t get a bail out. So…
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Game is where we want it
+D will tightnen up under the rim.
+Rule of averages will take away the lucky plays over time (kstates hail mary’s at the rim, 3-pointers by big-men)
+we’ll start making layups
+fouls will even out
+Guards will start hitting more open shots
we'll win a battle of attrition
Kstate cannot maintain this pace, it’s not their game
I don't like counting on the law of averages, but...
…I definitely think K-State’s going to start wearing down. I know I’m a broken record at this point, but I think the difference in depth is going to show. That’s when the deeper team experiences the big swing.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Request for the second half
Keep your composure. Get angry if you must, but don’t make it personal.
The biggest reason we’re down at half are things that are our own fault. We may or may not win, but don’t get yourself banned tonight by going over the edge.
Thanks.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Disappointing
The Horns need a blow torch to their ass to wake up. How can we have so much talent and play so f-ing lackadaisically? Are they on dope?
Right On!
K ST has not been lucky
they have made like one 3 pointer and have made tons of high % shots their lead is due to superior offensive execution and superior defensive execution
My problem with Knight as a national TV broadcast announcer
More than generally speaking,
If KSU scores a basket, it’s because of their incredible athleticism and skill
If we score, it’s because of a KSU defensive lapse
If we don’t score, it’s because of their great defensive set
And if they don’t score it’s because they took an ill-advised shot.
Knight loves Barnes and Texas
So I’m gonna disagree with you. He’s calling it like he sees it, and let’s face it, they played better.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
I agree
When the game was 16-16, I was wondering if Knight could see a scoreboard…but Texas is not playing good.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He loves us sort of like my ex-wife loved me
Agree Texas playing very poorly. There are long stretches where he doesn’t even mention Texas or one of our player’s names. Just like he’s the hometown announcer, and not a very good one at that. Peace.
ESPN loves the upset angle, who doesnt
but Musberger a little hasty with “The number one team in BIG trouble in manhattan”
it's musberger. shouldn't be a surprise.
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UCONN's Women's B-Ball Team going to challenge Penn State's Volleyball Team
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I'm actually shocked that the rebound margin is as close to even as it is
20 for kstate, 18 for the good guys.
Feels like they’ve gotten a lot more.
Biggest stat differential is turnovers (11-7) – but more importantly FG % : 30.3 to 45.7 (largely due to point blank putbacks by kstate, methinks.)
Yeah
Biggest issue is we’re not playing strong around the rim. Up to our guys to start finishing near the rim. Or make a couple free throws trying.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
When I finish near the rim, my wife yell that I need to put the seat up.
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does feel that way
seems like we’re watching a lot fall down
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
60% of the time that works every time.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
our odds are 50-50
but there is only a 30% of that
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
i'm gonna be honest with you
that smells like pure gasoline
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
I just crapped a Mac Snack Wrap.
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went in as a snac wrap
came out as a macflurry
You would be surprised how good they can catch
I saw one catch a randy johnson fast ball once.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bobby and Brent are Sweater puppets.
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Is Manhattan always this wild?
don’t remember this excitement
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 9:25 PM CST reply actions
ESPN Is already calling it a Bracket Buster!
1. Texas has not lost
2. If we do lose I do not think a road loss to one of the top teams is a buster…..it would not be for Duke or NC in the same position
Does Musberger get a suit/tie break when working with Bobby?
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H'alright
Turnover, right off the bat. And a drained three.
Way to go!
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions
DamO!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
good start like my plastic sheets
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Let it be said, we need some wizard.
h/t Peter Bean
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Great start
Could not have scripted it any better!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Anyone think Barnes can make a halftime adjustment?
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
His specialty.
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yes! yes! yes!
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Mason getting agressive!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Another change!
Ah, crap. OOB. Would’ve been terrific to pull within a bucket there.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions
holly is doing some great sideline reporting tonight.
that is a helluva start. mase getting a little overzealous.
Frank the spank, Frank the spank
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strong to quite strong
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8.5 out of 10 on the strenght scale
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K-State's fouling up a storm now, too
Too bad not all of them are being called, but still…
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Dex is pumped
He needs to make that though!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Wow i stepped away for a few minutes
Hookem Horns!!!!!!
nice screen.
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Hey, we made a lay up.
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wow, no one wanted that rebound
But Bradley takes it for the bucket.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:31 PM CST reply actions
How is K states bench?
Do they have the man power to keep fouling?
Nope, I don't think so
They don’t have the depth to keep running, IMO. Not at the quality of their regulars. Much steeper dropoff than for UT.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
FIGHT!
Little late, I know, but it’s bad luck to leave it hanging.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
When was the last time you hear an announcer say brick
After a “student-athlete” missed a free throw?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yeah that was pretty homer-ish
im suprised he didnt say it over the PA
by Countachlpsx on Jan 18, 2010 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Tie it up, fellas
And make sure they know it happened.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:32 PM CST reply actions
This is beautiful
whatever Barnes said at halftime, kudos to him. Right now I think we’ll win this game going away.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:32 PM CST reply actions
KSU bench in real worry mode right now. Here comes BEVO!
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Chappy!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Sighh Chappers
nice! thought he got fouled!!!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
it's working!
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AJ Abrams switched teams?
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"What, you thought we were ranked #1 because of our kick-ass burnt orange uni's?"
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Bet that chaps your ass.
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Clint Chapmann
Hello!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
You know, I like it better when KSU and Aggie are good at basketball
It used to be laughable whenever even a decent team would play either of them.
Nice finish off the pass from Dogus. Love that kid.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:34 PM CST reply actions
Chap should not have rotated. Not enough game reps.
Kickin’ some feline backside right now fellas.
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Justin Mason leading the team with 8 points, not a typo
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions
my head nearly exploded.
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would be surprised
before seeing your last 3 games +/-
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Great work by Chapman
Now lets see if Barnes sticks with this line up or just continues the chinese fire drill off the bench
depends on the situation
hes a better scorer
by Countachlpsx on Jan 18, 2010 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
Chapstickin up your ass, K-State
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Unsung role players coming up big for us in the 2nd half.
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Nice pass.
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Chap is 2 points away from being the leading scorer
And he’s played like 30 seconds
Barnes looking like a genius with that sub
Pittman back in now, but I’ll be surprised if we saw Chap’s last minutes of the game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
No foul, eh?
I must not know basketball.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
Nice pass, Mason couldn't finish, Chaps was open!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
One more pass would have been great!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
"K-State needs some 'action' between their big men"
Nice quote coach…sounds like a gay porno director
Silence from the announcers
When James swatted that shot out of bounds
Where has Brown been?
In the dog house?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
2 quick responses
Thanks
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Got 2 early fouls and was getting testy about it
Craig said the refs had to tell him to settle down
Ugh.... hate seeing Pittman miss point blank shots
it’s an adventure just to get him the ball
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:41 PM CST reply actions
Uh oh, Dexy tweaked a knee.
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Please, Pittman, just stop, you're killing me.
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Need more of that right there, Dexy.
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Nice D Pittman but James lost the rebound!
Foul called on KSU! BOOOOOOOOOOOO
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:43 PM CST reply actions
KSU bench now in full melt-down mode. Ha Ha. Take the medicine, kats.
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They're swinging a little wildly now
I think they’re burning out a little.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
"I thought we had an agreement you weren't supposed to call fouls on us!"
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Frank is livid and has to shove his water bottle up his ass..
at a medium pace to avoid a technical.
Musburger completes me.
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Ughhh bad luck
airball off of Johnson’s coconut.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
Did I miss something there?
Figured that’d be UT ball.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
Refs quickly taking GJ out of the game. Nice.
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When was the last time Manhattan KS celebrated anything of remote impt. in sports?
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""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Beating Nebraska in football in 1997...
…which won them the division title, and what should have been a cakewalk to the national championship game. Instead, they choked on some aggie.
That was one sad aggiebowl.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
AWESOME STEAL
And the break!
AND THE LEAD!
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
MAke a layup
Please!
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how many missed layups for us this evening?
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""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Craig Way is going to flat line before the season is over. Someone needs to sit him down. His kids are still in college.
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Yep, I know. Backhanded complement.
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we're getting ahead of ourselves
missing easy layups, open lanes, and empty boards
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
when every player/coach/person watching is pissed at the officiating
you know its bad. these guys must have consequences for sucking
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
chapped lips
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Frank crapped the court
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Was it a MacChapman?
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Turnover
but I’m loving the Balbay/Chapman chemistry. Now it’s time to involve the whole team.
KSU back up by 5.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:51 PM CST reply actions
Damn, Chaps
Two straight zero-point possessions due to Chapman. He can do better.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:51 PM CST reply actions
so many O boards...
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""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Great passes
All around!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
looks like texas is content just being back in the game.
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Nice passes Mason, Hamilton
Pittman slam, gotta D up and rebound
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions
Over the back call?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Um, how is that not over the back?
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oops, it was.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Why is that not over the back?
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Jordan-esque
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
That's why Barnes keeps playing Hamilton
does some crazy shit, some of it goes in.
TWO PLUS THE FOUL!!!!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:54 PM CST reply actions
Brent says...AND ONE
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SWEET
Chance to tie up the game again.
This time, don’t take your foot off the throat.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:55 PM CST reply actions
Boom goes the Kryptonite
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Chance to tie the game Johnson
Mason, how about Mason? Great passing. Playing like a leader and a point guard out there.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:55 PM CST reply actions
Thank you
Good to hear somebody give Mase some credit
by SneezyBeltran on Jan 18, 2010 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Mason playing well also
the only game all year where it’s ok to have Mason and Dogus on floor at same time?
And1 beech.
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Hamilton Makes me nervous
Every time he has the ball, no question he has a ton of talent. He just needs to sharpen his skills.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He makes me more nervous on the defensive end.
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It's the sweater isn't it...makes you angry doesn't it.
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Don't tinkle, it'll pass
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Did I say foot on the throat?
I mean knee on the throat. Put it in there. Tell your boys they’re going to win the game, Rick.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:57 PM CST reply actions
Welp, so much for the tie
Take the lead instead.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions
My kingdom for a freethrow
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O for suck it
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Johnson much quicker on the post-up D
that’s why he’s in there instead of Pittman.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions
Refs starting to call the ticky-tack on the Kats. About time.
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And another foul
Terrific. Not only are the K-State starters wearing down, they’re getting into deeper and deeper foul trouble.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:59 PM CST reply actions
Story of the year.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Despite my early complaints
I am very impressed with the resolve of this team…
We want you here. Need you here. Careful, careful.
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the drum does it too sometimes.
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oye...FT's...6 of 14
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easy call there
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""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
N THE FACE!!!
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Rejected by James
Crowd is too quiet. What happened to the intimidating atmosphere?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:00 PM CST reply actions
Ran out of Boos
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hmm, that might have been a foul
But, well, it happens. Mostly to Texas, but it happens.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:00 PM CST reply actions
Is anyone else listening to Craig and Eddie?
I don’t know how the lady is in screaming in background, but I’d be eternally grateful if Craig would shut her up.
Dex :(
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Ughhhh Pittman a victim of his size
there was no foul
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
whoa, that was NOT a foul
Ridiculous. But Chapman…well, he’s been doing okay at points.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
You're the best
around. Nothing gonna keep you down.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Smart adjustment
go zone with Balbay and Mason on the court
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:03 PM CST reply actions
Not going to hold my breath on these freethrows
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Good good good
Wild shot by Hamilton, but it wasn’t a jumper. Good things happen on the offensive rebound.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Big 12 play is really going to prepare us for tourney action.
Hopefully we don’t burn out before then.
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What is with the crazy bounces...
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
How many 2nd change points...
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toooo many
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by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
Crap!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Why does it seem like we're continuously burned by offensive rebounding?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
cuz we are
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by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Bad Gary.
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im sorry
Get jordan the hell out of there
that was big
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DaMo
We needed that!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Freshmen, what are gonna do.
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That challenge on the fast break wasn't worth it
Dogus is the defensive master, but in the paint? Not worth it, really.
And what’s with the botched passes?
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:06 PM CST reply actions
It's not worth it in retrospect
if he made a spectacular block on that, it would’ve been a game changer
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
But he's 6'1"
I don’t remember whom he was challenging, but I don’t think he had a very good chance.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Let's be real...
I will gladly take 29-4 going into the tourneys
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""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
That's good
But so is winning against a Top Ten team on the road.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
I'm more worried that the book is out on us
just be physical and rattle us inside and we can’t hang with the FT down the stretch
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Definitely with the physical play
I’m real disappointed in Pittman these last two games. He was supposed to be the guy that could give us the edge inside.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
58-52 4:28 left
We’re doing a much better job attacking the rim. Defense improved, but if they get another offensive rebound my head is going to explode. Terrible free throw shooting not helping.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
really hating that bama pic BTW
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
You can change your settings turning off the Avi. I did.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
My expectations for our foul shooting is really low
I’m just happy if they make one.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Time for James and Brown to step up like they did vs A&M
and uhhh yeahh… need to rebound and make FTs. Hope they miss some also.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST reply actions
Taking solace in the fact
that K st will turn it over and brick FTs down the stretch…this will be a long game.
This team's biggest problem all year will be turnovers.
They cannot take care of the ball!
lol
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Frank hitched his wagon to a HS player...that's how you get form Miami to Manhattan
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Yeah, no shit! Talk about his immigrant parents all you want, but
one slimy coach hooked up with another slimy coach through the AAU circuit…surprise surprise!
by SneezyBeltran on Jan 18, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
fouled
but is that 3 air balls by AB? maybe get him driving more?
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
Man
This game is eating my insides.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bad shot by bradley
there was more room to drive the lane, but he showed intelligence by waiting for the bump prior to release ALA Kobe
She's a MILF
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Is that a 3 or 4 scotch reply?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
3 fingers of Glenlivet
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
FT's...time is now.
Anyone noticed how much the refs are letting players talk to them tonight? Both sides.
as long as they learn from it
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on Jan 18, 2010 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
Or maybe
We do
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Our FT weakness is unbearable.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Need FTs
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
You can't multiply by Bradley
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
I am feeling that way too
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
just one of those nights...every loose ball ending up in their hands
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Man... just pathetic
Practicing FTs don’t really help, you can’t simulate this in practice.
We can’t make FTs and we lost another defensive rebound. Just too many critical flaws, and I don’t know how we can even address these looking ahead.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:14 PM CST reply actions
second chance points and FT
the signs of an undisciplined team
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Holly Rowe is Jack and the Bean Stocky
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Stalky, too.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
done and done
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Memphis
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I am not happy.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
This is so pitiful
We’re not gonna go too far in March Madness if we can’t take care of our free throws.
Fricking meltdown
Need Dogus, period.
He and Dexter. Gotta take the risk.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
The community college students will rush the court
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
We are basketball version of Iowa right now
can’t beat anyone convincingly and ugly
Damion with the turnover AND he didn't hustle back
Pouted about it. Has been pouting all game
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Just great
another rebound and putback. This one is over.
I certainly didn’t expect to win this game, but it leaves a sour taste to know you lost because you shot yourself in the foot.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
Story of the game: missed layups, giving up O boards, Missed FT's. A criminally poor performance
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
We need to pitch a shutout
and hope we DON’T get fouled. We need to make field goals.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Make one, miss the second
Get a rebound and hit a three with another foul!
Right? Right?
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions
Freethrows never cost so much...rock me.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Knight may know basketball
but he’s a terrible analyst
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Two made FTs. Amazing.
This team isnt out of it yet, but man, they really need this.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions
we alays thought a FT game would kill us
but not a rebounding game too. 2nd chance points = fail
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
and all those shots that rimmed out.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Germans...Pearl Harbor...
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
I don't like these 2 games in 3 nights scheduling. This is not the NBA.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Knight off cue
Brent was looking for warm fuzzy and Knight went off on the Xs and Os
Man, we never miss lay ups
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Damo should have dished the ball. Wow.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
James
Did that 2 or 3 times tonight. Needs to pass that.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bradley needs to spend and hour before and after practice every day shooting FTs
by 7Swords of Salat on Jan 18, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
The whole team does.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
just bradley?
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
This is the James of last year we're seeing
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
Pittman's lack of production also unacceptable
our two seniors let us down tonight.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
I have given up hope
I hate KSU!!!!!!!!!11
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That right there killed
It’s about 3pt. time, I guess. Not much else to do.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:22 PM CST reply actions
Knight
Calling free throws why?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Holy shit we got an offensive rebound
KSU missing FTs. Need a steal.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
Well
one good thing is none of our freshman are good enough to go one and done. so hopefully we’ll see them mature in future seasons
Where's Wangmene?
I didn’t catch most of the first half of the game.
he;s still looking for his balls after getting dominated
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
missing that many FT when a bunch of old or young kids can make FT
is criminal. Teach the GD fundamentals and cut ANYONE who cannot make a FT, play D or block out. You know, the FUNDAMENTALS. Having that much talent and not making a FT is inexcusable.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Chapman & Mason
stepped up for a bit tonight. That says a lot.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
i would rather see more of chapman
over wangmene. wangmene is just not that good a basketball player. he’s just a guy with height and 5 fouls
Well, the positive (if there is one)
is the monkey is off their backs. Better to get it off now. Guys will play a lot looser. I feel sorry for the next 3 opponents.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Hope you're right
but the days of completely destroying teams. They’re gone.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Samuels = only K st player i respect
everyone is else just an athlete…like a poor man’s 08 Memphis team
If I could pick one game to lose
It would be this one for sure.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Much, much needed loss.
DaMo and the rest of the team were getting a bit arrogant with that #1 ranking.
No more target, no more pressure and we’ll be #3 after this game.
Not sure about arrogance
we’re a great, but a horribly inefficient team. We waste good possessions by missing free throws, and we gift-wrap the other team with extra possessions because we can’t rebound.
This game is never ending.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
I guess I was suggesting that the lack of rebounding of late has been a lack of effort on our part because we think we can just show up and win.
It seemed as if we had lost some heart the past couple of games (excluding that effort at the end of the A&M game).
by HornPossessed on Jan 18, 2010 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, the game is basically over
But Brown… we need a three there.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:28 PM CST reply actions
how many missed layups tonight?
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I thought the KSU mascot was wildcat. Not yellow condom.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
The Wildcat is an original mascot
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
By the way, this game will be comical if they storm the court afterwards.
- beating #1 warrants no storming of courts.
It will storm, there is no question.
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Good thing they have the yellow condom
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
by 54b on Jan 18, 2010 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I just got a chance to turn on the game after finishing a beast of a paper
I don’t know if I have it in me to watch the end of this
Right. KSU sid playing both he and Craig like a fiddle. Been to this rodeo before.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I just posted a facebook update about us losing
I’m hoping for a reverse jinx.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions
then you just reversed it again...
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Jan 18, 2010 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
there's always gonna be a negative narrative, the dramatic effect plays better
by abcdmetrius on Jan 18, 2010 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
As far as I'm concerned
I only want us to be #1 after the very last game of the season.
What makes this loss (If it is a loss) so tough
Texas should have won the game, no doubt
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
They got way outplayed in the first half
And didn’t dominate for any extended period. I have trouble seeing how they should have won
by 2.1 seconds left on Jan 18, 2010 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Turnovers and free throws are things Texas should be able to control.
Bad shooting nights are going to happen, but Texas is better than this.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I hope Knight and Musberger don't call every big monday
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Well
crap
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
but KU will be ranked higher
so we will be the complete underdog at home, that is just doing everything so well.
Pheasant hunting?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
According to ESPN play-by-play
14 missed two point layups.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Eddie, KSU doesn't know how to "act we won before".
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
they are the Tech of the north
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
I find it pretty flattering that teams act like a win over Texas is the biggest win of the year.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
I want to punch Frank in the face...
just saying
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
All day. He reminds me of Sergeant Prick.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Some shouting "Don't rush the court"
Eddie says, “I hope they act like they’ve won before and don’t do that.”
Any reason not to try to set up the three there?
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Balbay had a look
And… that’s all you need to know.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I know it's not his thing
Or even close. But the situation was dire, and taking the unlikely shot would give the team a better chance than trying to find a 2pt. shot where it hasn’t been working all night.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, I agree
I was just noting how painfully amusing it was that he wasn’t even thinking about shooting. It puzzles me how a talented guard who has played his whole life shoots worse than some average joes.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 11:01 PM CST up reply actions
I was that guy in soccer for a long time
I led the league in assists, was the league MVP, and was selected for a pretty prestigious touring team for international competition in Europe. However, I only had one goal in the four years prior to giving up soccer at the age of 14.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 19, 2010 8:47 AM CST up reply actions
Oh goodness
What an ugly sequence after the steal. At least we got the foul.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Not exactly a good thing
MISSED THEM BOTH LAWL
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
How sad is that
Balbay wide open for three. He realizes he’s Dogus Balbay and passes it off even though we needed a three ASAP
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Freethrows just another word for nothin' left to lose...
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
that's the problem i've had with this game, rebounding has been impossible
they jump over and on our backs
literally grabbed pittman’s arm to draw a foul (they got caught on that one)
we box out and they call it on us
Why do we have to lose to the Globo Gym Purple Cobras
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Suck it Sutton
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Jr and Sr
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
LOL @ overrated chant
nothing like bashing your own victory.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:38 PM CST reply actions
I hate to be the one to say it, but . . .
They do own Texas in football and basketball.
by That'sCrazy on Jan 18, 2010 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
We own Texas???
They will remember this. I promise
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
they have beaten us 3 of the last 4 years in the regular season.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Should be a technical foul on the big KSU goonie.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
we own TX...laughable...i'm calling it right now
NCAA violations on K ST doom this program. how do they get all american recruits there anyway?
I think he's a man, but he's possibly mentally challenged.
by HornPossessed on Jan 18, 2010 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Just dropped the MF bomb
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
J'blow me refs
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Double ejection. You gotta be kidding me. Fitting end to the brawl game.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
To many missed FTs and Layups
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Just mean that w/o the big hole, would have been easier.
Granted I’m assume we play better 2nd half regardless
Not really true
They climbed out of it. Had the lead. K-State just took it back on some ridiculous decisions.
Wait…why doesn’t K-State return the visit?
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
north division.
we’re south. only play KU once (in Austin)
Absolutely stunned.
Just every fan in the house throwing horns down.
by HornPossessed on Jan 18, 2010 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
Give them credit ....
They are smarter than our aggies they did not storm the court
Huskies, y'all better get ready. There is a shit storm blowing your way.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
he "felt comfortable the whole time"?
by Infield Elephant on Jan 18, 2010 10:43 PM CST reply actions
Holley Rowe is not attractive
You know how dudes say such-and-such celebrity chick is ugly or whatever, but she’s really hot?
Yeah, that’s not Holley Rowe.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:44 PM CST reply actions
I was just surprised to see that some people on here find her attractive
I mean, she has potential, but step one would be to lose a couple dimes.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
No question about it
I grew up in Kansas. K-State is the weird, backward, fundamentalist school of the state. KU is the progressive school with a better academic program.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
If you would have told me 17-1 to start the season and 3-1 in conference
I would take it!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hell yeah.
Half the major contributors are freshmen.
by HornPossessed on Jan 18, 2010 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
The worst part may be that K-State also played sloppy
We had plenty of chances at the end to make a run, and we muffed just about every one of them.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:45 PM CST reply actions
Horns make 9-22 FTs, kST makes 20-32
the difference in the game aside from Reb where K ST held a 42-34 edge.
How deep is the Big 12? Very.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I think this is a blessing in disguise
This team needed to get refocuses and a loss definitely does that! Rick must have them in the gym tomorrow working on FTs and handling the ball.
Tough loss
4 days to get ready to take it out on UCONN. Maybe cancel practice tomorrow, have a GA stay in the gym and make sure every player comes in and shoot 1000 FT’s on their own time?
Did not realize we were the underdog
How we came out and played flat is puzzling … if that wouldn’t get you fired up, what will?
This is a bitter loss
I don’t mind losing to a team because they outplayed us. We outplayed ourselves. Missed free throws, layups, giving up 2nd chance points, and high school level turnovers. Disappointing game for our two best seniors, James and Pittman.
Bradley has regressed since his huge 2 game stretch. Hamilton continues to take some of the most ridiculous shots I’ve ever seen (makes you appreciate a young phenom like KD, when did he ever take shots like that?). Mason and Balbay looked good at times, but wow… this is not a Final Four team with those two guys getting huge minutes. We have to get Brown and Lucas involved in the offense. Lucas is shooting 60% from three, and yet he rarely gets an opportunity to shoot.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:48 PM CST reply actions
Balbay is the Turkish guy right?
I must be confused, because the Turkish guy, what ever his name is, would be getting huge minutes on any team the way he has been playing.
Perhaps he means big minutes together
That puts quite a strain on offensive production.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 18, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Huge minutes for Balbay/Mason combined is the issue
Either one or the other plays a lot, but not both. This team can go far in the tourney if Brown and Lucas can give us an offensive boost. We already know it won’t come from Balbay and Mason.
I’ve been on Pittman lately, but his lack of production can also be partially blamed on the amount of playing time Mason and Balbay get, especially when they’re both on the court.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yup
if he’s not within point blank range, he hasn’t been able to back in and score like he did earlier this season. Davis and the KSU big man held their ground against him.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Usually this is true
But K St was not sagging off of Balbay or Mason tonight, and both looked better than any other guard option tonight.
Dogus played exceptionally well. James played OK. Pittman was not very good tonight.
Jai Lucas has done nothing remarkably well enough to deserve minutes, he is a liability on D and incapable of finishing his drives with points. In a game like tonight, you’re not getting wide open 3s. K ST was daring our PGs to drive the lane and Jai couldnt do anything once he broke through the initial pressure. I kept clamoring for Rick to turn our offense into the PG iso offense with Dogus like we ran with Varez Ward against Duke last year. Side note: Lucas was not worth the hype IMO.
Hamilton is hilarious. I cannot recall a player as wild as he is with the ball in his hands. Best 3-pt shooter on the team, but is still feeling his way through on the decision-making.
Undefeated Monkey off our back
Still Top 3 team in the country
Jcovan has a little Crazy Ron in him
Artest that is. I’m scared for Jcovan as he seems to have the kind of temper that will result in him doing something on or off the court that gets him suspended or worse.
Barnes definitely knows about Brown's temper
like we saw today, both the coaches and Brown’s teammates will have to stay alert when he looks like he’ll explode. This is the second time this has happened I believe.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
kstate can eat shit w/ that "overrated" chant
see you in the big12 or ncaa tourney.
NCAA tourney
we beat them last year in the tourney. Where is it taking place this year?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 18, 2010 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
I hate the "overrated" chant...
…no matter what fan base does it. I have been at games where it was chanted at us and vice-versa. I refuse to take part. FWIW, I do not sing Rammer Jammer except for big games either.
Sorry for the loss but nobody goes through an entire season of basketball undefeated. It will give Barnes something to teach your players. I just hope Anthony Grant gets us to a similar point as your program here in a few years.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Teaching points for Barnes tonight
1) Head fakes – k st players were flying through the air tonight trying to block every shot. On a few of our 3 pt attempts, the player should have head faked and blown by or head faked and leaned into the opponent for 3 FTs (making them is another story). I hope Rick is teaching this technique to his players, because you don’t see this often in college ball.
2) Eyes to the top of the front side of the rim on the FTs – I hope to dear god that somebody who knows what their talking about is teaching FTs. Our guys should be aiming for the front of the rim. Too many clankers off the back iron and side iron. Who knows what visual technique our horns are using if any. Feel free to comment if you feel this technique is outdated. it’s been awhile since i played .
3) head/eyes on a swivel – a few times our player on a breakaway layup attempt got swatted without drawing a foul because he had poor awareness of the trailing defender. At a minimum, a player on a breakaway should draw a foul due to his positional advantage. This happened to James (who, bless his heart, would probably dribble off his foot if he turned his head a little) and to Avery Bradley.
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