Game Preview & Open Thread: Texas at UCONN
by Peter Bean on Jan 23, 2010 1:04 PM CST
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Rick Barnes may have outdone himself a little bit this year with the non-conference scheduling, adding a late January game against UCONN in the middle of the brutal Big 12 season. Though Texas was as impressive in its 15th win of the season--over Colorado in the Big 12 opener--as it largely had been throughout its first 14 of the season (over non-conference opponents), win 16 over Iowa State came a little less easily, and Texas needed a furious rally and overtime to pick up win 17 over Texas A&M. Two days later in Manhattan, Texas looked absolutely exhausted throughout its loss to Kansas State. That was just the fourth Big 12 game of the year.
As big a fan as most of us are of Barnes' aggressive, challenge-seeking non-conference scheduling, as we get ready to tip off this afternoon with UCONN, it's hard not to feel more than a little wary about the situation. Scheduling that challenges your team is generally a good thing; scheduling that wears your team out... less so. As strong as the Big 12 is generally, this year in particular the conference has turned out to be as strong as it's ever been top to bottom, raising the possibility that Rick Barnes may be experiencing a tinge of buyer's remorse about today's late January road trip.
Continue reading my pre-game thoughts after the jump, where you'll also find a Q&A with Andrew Porter from The UCONN Blog.
There's nothing Barnes can do about that now, and in any event, this is hardly a no-win situation; aside from the potential for the trip to further wear us out, this game is mostly characterized by positives. Barnes will take his show on the road to the East Coast for a nationally televised showcase game against a brand program, bolstering Texas' own now-national brand, and providing a nice indirect assist to recruiting. Likewise, a strong performance by the 'Horns today would strongly solidify their position as one of the Teams To Beat for a #1-seed in the NCAA Tournament; as a reputation game, a win at UCONN on national TV would provide a disproportionate amount of value. After last week, we could stand to turn in a performance that recaptured some of the recently lost media momentum.
Finally, and less abstractly, the win provides an excellent opportunity for Texas to regroup and recalibrate before the remaining three-quarters of conference play. This isn't the first time Barnes' team has hit something of a wall in January, and though playing UCONN today runs some risk of wearing out the team more still, the timing isn't quite as bad as it first appears. Most relevantly, the Horns will be competing on five days rest, and their next contest isn't until next Wednesday, at home against Texas Tech--a team the Longhorns match up very well against and shouldn't find themselves in a struggle to defeat.
Instead, this game's risk-reward variables relate to the offensive rut Texas finds itself in right now. The Horns' poor perimeter play and lack of motion fed right into A&M and Kansas State collapsing on the paint, triple-teaming Dexter Pittman, and leaving no close shot or lay up uncontested. There are counters to that kind of defensive lane-clogging--and the Horns have the personnel to execute them--but they struggled to find them. Well, if you know anything about UCONN's team, I don't have to tell you that they'll be just as physical, athletic and aggressive in the paint as were A&M and Kansas State, if not more so. In other words: if Texas takes the same tack against the Huskies as it did in its last two games, further frustration is guaranteed.
The reward, then, would be a positive, evolved offensive approach to attacking a collapsed defense, which if successful against UCONN provides strong evidence for believing Texas can achieve similar success against the best of the Big 12's bangers. So there is an opportunity today for Texas to take an important step forward in this regard, without having to do so in a game that will count in the conference standings. Among the things to watch closely today, the most important will be:
- Systematic, motion-filled offense. Barnes' haphazard screen game is effective in its own way, but its success is proportional to the personnel. TJ Ford and, to a slightly lesser degree DJ Augustin, were devastating using the same screen system that is less rewarding when executed by A.J. Abrams, Justin Mason, or one of Texas' freshman guards this year. Dogus Balbay is hot and cold with it, sometimes doing a terrific job utilizing the screens to create with penetration, attack the rim, or kick out, while at other times passively receiving the screens and/or partially stabbing the lane without purpose. Bradley could be tremendous in our screen/dribble-drive offense, but he's still learning how to make the most of it (and himself). All told, Barnes needs to do more with this group than send them out to inconsistently succeed running the screen offense. Plus, quite irrespective of whether or not they're capable of finding success in the perimeter-screen offense, Barnes this year has an ideal set of personnel to implement and execute a more systematic offense. We need to see more of that, and quickly, or Dexter Pittman's going to be as frustrated the rest of the season as he has been the past two games.
- Smart defense. Texas is capable of, and often does play, very strong defense, but too often we're not playing smart defense. We often overplay guys on the perimeter who won't beat us with a jumper, or spread ourselves too thin to play good help defense. Connecticut is quick and athletic, but they are not a good shooting team, and the Longhorns on defense need to be both situationally and spacially aware, conceding long jumpers where appropriate, denying penetration, and positioning themselves to make timely rotations.
- Defensive rebounding. Rather than say for the 19th time this season that our terrible free throw shooting team would really benefit from making more free throws, it seems to me time to talk about other areas where the team will have to be superior to compensate for the weakness making uncontested 15-footers. Today especially, the Horns will benefit enormously from a strong day clearing defensive rebounds. Even more so than the team that beat us on Monday, Connecticut is an athletic bunch that doesn't shoot well and secures a high percentage of their points via offensive rebounds and getting to the free throw line. I want to see a rested Texas get back to good positioning, body-on-body blocking out, and a sense of urgency about going after and securing every missed shot.
Q&A With The UCONN Blog
Last but not least, the preview concludes with a short conversation with Andrew Porter from The UCONN Blog. You can read my half of the exchange on Texas at Andrew's place
PB: Do you have any sense for how Calhoun's leave of absence is affecting the team in the short-term? I mean, setting aside anything it means for the season at large and the program as a whole, what's your take on how the news Impacts the team (or doesn't) on Saturday?
Andrew Porter, The UCONN Blog: In theory, it really shouldn't. It is never nice to be missing your Hall of Fame coach, but UConn fans have gotten used to it over the years. Seemingly once every year, Calhoun gets sick and has to miss a game. Luckily, UConn has former Holy Cross head coach (and close Calhoun friend) George Blaney to fill in. Blaney typically does an admirable job and some fans even think that his calm demeanor helps the team, as the players can play without worrying about Calhoun's notoriously quick hook yanking them out of the game.
There are two X-factors though. One is preparation, When Calhoun has missed games before, he has really only missed the game itself, so he was in at least some practices leading up to the game/reviewing film/gameplanning. According to UConn, that is not the case here. The second X-factor is talent. Part of the reason that Blaney fills in quite nicely is that Calhoun's absences usually come against horrible teams. Blaney has not, in my memory, had to guide the team against anyone nearly as good as Texas, so we'll see how he steps up to the challenge.
PB: Is it me, or is this UCONN offensive team a compilation of tremendous athletes who aren't natural basketball players?
Andrew Porter, The UCONN Blog: It's not you and it is nothing new either, which is why I'm not sure its a terrible thing. Sure, the formula is not working this year, but UConn has become one of the country's elite programs without a whole lot of "natural basketball players." What UConn usually winds up getting is elite athletes with mediocre fundamental skills who use their athleticism to cover their inability to do things like shoot from beyond the arc. The problem this year is that instead of having mediocre skills, the vast majority of the team has next to no skills.
That's usually fixed with coaching, but after losing a lot of last year's Final Four team, coaching up the newcomers will take some time.
PB: Give us two things you'll be watching for that will tell you whether UCONN is playing well and engaged in a match up that's good for them.
Andrew Porter, The UCONN Blog: 1) Rebounding. This team seems to give up more offensive rebounds than any UConn team I can remember, despite typically being much bigger than their opponents. To beat a team at the talent level of Texas, UConn is going to have to control the boards and limit second chances. If they get beat on the boards, forget about it.
2) How Stanley Robinson plays. I almost listed point guard Kemba Walker here, as he has struggled mightily in his sophomore year, but Walker has started to show some signs of turning the corner and limiting his turnovers and terrible shot selection. Robinson however has made a career at UConn by being consistently inconsistent. He is the absolute definition of an athlete lacking in traditional basketball skills, but he has been improving. He'll probably play more than thirty minutes. In those thirty minutes he could either score 4 points and grab 3 rebounds, or score 24, get 11 boards and block 3 shots for good measure. If he is on and pulls off the rare (for him) trick of not disappearing when it matters, I think UConn has a chance. Without him, forget it.
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Thanks for the preview
I really like this game because of the days off on each end of it. If the Tech game was Monday, this game almost certainly wouldn’t have been scheduled. I applaud Rick for noticing the 9 day break in Big12 games and scheduling a tough game that was probably intended to keep us sharp, but can now be used to regroup.
I enjoyed the back and forth Q&A, nice addition.
Hook em.
National TV. National TV?
ARRGGGHHHHHHHHH! Living in ACC country can be brutally painful trying to watch my Big XII Horns on TV. The local Richmond affiliate is carrying the UVA v. Wake Forest game. I understand, but dang.
….and to make matters worse, game is not televised on CBS Online. Anyone know if there is a Justin TV feed?
I’ve got Craig Way on the interweb but nothing like video.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Check Justin.tv
They should have it come gametime.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Got it!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
If we stop...
… Khalid El-Amin we should win.
Seriously though, good stuff and after reading Porter’s snarky comment about Texas having a basketball team I hope we bring our A-game. Not that he meant that in a disrespectful way, but you get the feeling that probably is the general sentiment about Texas B-ball in the NE.
by Hookem4life84 on Jan 23, 2010 2:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions
We know Texas has a solid team.
The problem is that your football team completely overshadows it. But yeah, we know, especially after 2003.
by Andrew Porter on Jan 23, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Hunter Lawrence just puts the West team on the board first with 48 yard fg in the East/West Shriner game.
Way to go Hunter!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Why the Pac 10 game?
Why is the hello is CBS showing the end of the Ore St-Cal game instaed of the UT game here in San Antonio?
by bellhalla on Jan 23, 2010 3:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Has the game started...
and why am I watching two unranked teams?
Not yet.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Yep.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Coming into today,
every team in the Pac 10 already had two, three, or four conference losses.
--AW--
Parroty...arwkkkk.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Nice comback by Pittman. Super Dunk!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Dex better start movng his feet. He needs to get physical.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
My bad
I was still in shock from that alley-oop.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:22 PM CST up reply actions
Out of control
UConn really sloppy with the ball. Texas should be able to create 20+ turnovers.
--AW--
Here come the refs. We should have got the foul on the missed layup. Lower body.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Wingman REALLY struggling
Poor half court d, poor transition d, had a dunk blocked. He’s only played a min and a half.
--AW--
or 40
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Oh you've got to be joking
Such a nice pass wasted.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:24 PM CST reply actions
Jeez, Matt Hill
Our backup bigs are terrible. Time for Chappy? Can’t believe I just called for Clint Chapman.
--AW--
Should be a call for Chapman here
Except that he’s so soft inside. UCONN is… not. Then again, if you trust Jai Lucas to man it out there amongst trees, you should give Chappy his chance.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
this has the makings of the unc game
up tempo like crazy, lotsa TO’s by the opposing team, depth will shine through
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:25 PM CST reply actions
Let's go right back to the hole. We can own the paint.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Honestly, we should be kicking their ass
they have 6 TO’s!!!
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:25 PM CST reply actions
Good Tempo
There’s a good Texas tempo now, we had the same when K-State played man-to-man.
3, people love ku basketball like they love UF football
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
loss to Tenn vs loss to KSU
I’d think 2 if we grab double digits today
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
anyone else think that that "valentines day" movie looks like a marketing ploy
lotta star power, no story?
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:26 PM CST reply actions
Texas 7-11 shooting. UCONN 5-6.....it's early.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Hamilton doesn't rebound.
He stands there and waits for the ball to come to him.
I guess UConn doesn't like shooting the basketball
They just give it back.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:28 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton. We need more of that. Hope he finds his range at the arc today.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
+3
We’ll win as long as they don’t start fouling us and make us shoot FTs.
Jordan, virtually none, Brown can at times it seems
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone know what it costs to get season Basketball tickets?
Football season ticket runs like $400 for all home games, what is it for Basketball?
Yeah, I give the LF enough money to lock in my football season tix
So I was wondering about trying to grab some BB tickets too, but $800 / ticket is a little steep.
Texas is on Fire
That loss really loosened us up??
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
F uconn
damn one horse b ball school
get the heck outta here
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:29 PM CST reply actions
I know it's early, but looks like the Horns are playing loose. Must be the monkey gettin' off their backs.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
hill lol
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
thats it!
play pittman the rest of the damn game
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:30 PM CST reply actions
Sigh
Good screen defense and then we fall asleep on the guy underneath. Hill with the great screen help D, then a senseless foul.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
He can't jump
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hill that is
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
What is Dexter doing? He done lost his mind.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
If Dex touches someone
Foul call………………………
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
part of being big. or it would seem.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
He gets more stupid fouls called on him than anyone
I just wish he would use those fouls to contest shots not rolling off a screen
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Nice...
We’re getting lazy around the rim.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:31 PM CST reply actions
u conn is playing like garbage
but we are shooting ourselves int he foot!!!!!
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:32 PM CST reply actions
we look like piss
we should be up by 10-15 easy
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:33 PM CST reply actions
AB keeping up the perimeter misses. just drive it in buddy.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:33 PM CST reply actions
20 all, under 12
If we keep UConn from dunking, I’m not sure they can score.
Both teams really sloppy early.
Texas needs to do better job on defensive glass.
--AW--
go pittman the rest the 1st half, i could care less if he fouls out
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
wagmene and hill playing kinda crummy
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
jesus we look ... wierd
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:34 PM CST reply actions
anyone else think uconn doesnt look like a top 25 team?
iowa state played us better than they have
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:35 PM CST reply actions
TERRIBLE LINEUP IN!!! WTFFFF
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
That was a messy sequence
At least it ended with Balbay swatting the ball out of bounds.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
No foul?
I wonder how much Uconn doesn’t get foul calls because of there reputation for blocking shots.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Letting them play
This is being called or notcalled just like the A&M and KState games.
Doesn’t favor Texas.
--AW--
mason, balbay johnson and bradley???
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
jesus christ
chapman is in
we are finished lol jk
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:38 PM CST reply actions
AB
Nice 3
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
this might be one of the least called games vs us that ive ever seen!!
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:39 PM CST reply actions
Is kentucky that good?
I really don’t think they are
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Who have they played?
I really don’t know as I haven’t followed them much.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
squeaked it out
against UCONN and UNC
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Some good teams
Uconn
UNC
Louisville
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Pomeroy has them at 12
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yea
Not to consistent
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
FOUL!!??? OVER THJE BACK???
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:41 PM CST reply actions
AB!!!
Great pass
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
WE CAN DUNK
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Chapman
Chapman needs to give Hill a lesson on how to finish under the basket
Amazing what 5 days of rest will do for a guy.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
ive never seen
A GAME CALLED THIS BAD… EVER
these refs have money on the game
we are getting pushed and shoved, and fouled on every other play
f uconn and their POS athletics program
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:44 PM CST reply actions
lol
im just wondering how these officials are missing these calls
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Dogus passed on another wide open 3 earlier
What a freak athlete Dogus to get a scholly to UT as an undersized guard who can’t shoot
better he doesn’t and dishes it out, in most cases
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Bablay is a million times better than me, obviously
But I think I can shoot better left handed. And with my eyes closed. It would be nice if he developed something over the next offseason.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
Typically not
But the very threat of a three pointer will open things up much more for him.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
That's the point
Obviously, you don’t want him shooting now. But if he had a decent shot so that he could hit open looks, it would greatly increase his game.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
Hamilton just needs one more season
Or he will be a beast in the Tourney
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
wtf? thats how u know u arent getting any looks
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
1st over the back all day....
There have been plenty other opportunities to call that.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We just can't make a 5-footer while that is all UCONN can make.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Eddie Oran
“You can’t leave [Hamilton] open because he’s looking to score every time he gets the ball.”
How true.
He doesn't need to be open to shoot it though
Just sayin
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Fuck these fucking refs
i am allowed to say that?
Hill
I just feel bad for the guy, he has a wide base where he can get position, but after that…
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hey, I've played four on five before
Even having a statue would have helped, haha.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:52 PM CST up reply actions
Offensive offense. And can't hit the front end of a 1-and-1...
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Good hustle Hill
But misses the tips. Crazy how many lay ups we’ve missed last week and a half.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Reduce Hill's Minutes
We need to give guys more minutes and take it out of Matt Hill’s time.
He doesn't usually play
Wingman has regressed and Dex and DaMo are in foul trouble. Chappy is the only other option.
--AW--
31-27 Tx, under four
Horns up at half with Dexter and James in foul trouble would be a pretty good first 20 min.
--AW--
Yeesh that's too much credit to UCONN
they are not a good basketball team, i haven’t seen any team be as careless with the ball
+1, they look like they couldnt beat colorado right now
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
jesus 3 things
play pittman, no matter what number of fouls he has
these refs blow.
uconn’s crowd is a bunch of NE yachting pantywaste’s
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:54 PM CST reply actions
I wish he would
I just want him to be play somewhere and succeed
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
anyone else seeing that these announcers are openly rooting for UCONN?
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 3:55 PM CST reply actions
No?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Matt Hill. Who's Matt Hill?
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 3:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
If it weren't for the Horns getting in their own way,
we’d be up by 20
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 3:58 PM CST reply actions
Maybe we're playing a game
“Let’s turn the ball over and see if UConn gives it right back.”
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 3:58 PM CST reply actions
Another miss by that Hill guy
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 3:59 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I feel sorry for Matt. He's just having a bad night around the rim. It happens.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Such a late foul call officials.
It’s not a foul just because he missed the shot.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
I'm gonna go with Matt Hill sucks
I’m sure he’s a great guy though
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
#5 for uconn is terrible, he is keeping us in the game
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions
i mean hes really really bad
his FT’s and rebounding suck
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
Hill hasn't played 5 min all season
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 4:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Aside from Matt Hill's inability to finish
The Texas big man are playing pretty good with out pittman in.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
OUR BIGS F'
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:02 PM CST reply actions
OUR BIGS F'N SUCK
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:02 PM CST reply actions
Uncle Verne. You know.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I didn't know Mason was in the Big 10
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
we should be up by at least 15!! minimum!
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by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:03 PM CST reply actions
What the heck
How…
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
AB went 2-2 earlier today
=)
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
have i mentioned lately...
…i love AB’s game??
by Heart of a Muschampion on Jan 23, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
lol thanks
a little throwback to my Clutch City roots plus a shout out to Coach Boom all in one!! got to love th’ portmanteau…
by Heart of a Muschampion on Jan 23, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
We have no bigs outside of Dex and since conference has started he's disappeared
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
I'll take an 8 pt lead at the half, thank you very much.
WAY TO GO LONGHORNS.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
good god, i dont know what to say after watching this debacle
uconn is lucky
we will win by 20 when pittman gets back in
calhoun prolly having a stroke right now
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 4:04 PM CST reply actions
Horns up 42-34 at half
Turnovers the difference so far. Horns protecting the ball; UConn tossing it away.
Not the best half but up 8 at UConn is a solid result. Given the foul trouble of James and Pittman, up 8 at UConn is an even better result.
--AW--
42-34 Horns at the half
All things considered, a pretty pleasing performance from the Good Guys. Handling a physical opponent just fine, running much crisper offense, with actual movement, and doing a solid job on boards. Defense has been superior throughout. Should have key guys fresh for second half, as well.
Good stuff.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
You know, a lot of things happened that were annoying
And we should have a bigger lead, but we’re up eight and we have a good point total at halftime. I’m not angry.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:05 PM CST reply actions
After how angry I was throughout the first half.
I’m very content with this halftime lead.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Pittman has become a role player
how sad is that…wonder what his draft status would be at this point
Should GJ start in place of Pittman?
I like the athleticism of line up of Balbay, Bradley, Johnson, James, and Hamilto
Matt Hill and Substitution Patterns
Hill has not played well this afternoon. But the hate toward Matt is unnecessary. He is an almost never used reserve who was plugged in b/c James and Pittman had to sit with fouls. If you’re going to be upset, be upset and Damion and Dexter for geting into foul trouble. Hill is not the problem and never sees the floor unless others can’t go.
Also, we play a lot of guys. That’s who we are. There is no reason to bitch about guys going in and out of the game. That’s how we stay fresh and mostly how we wear down teams in the second half.
--AW--
Every Big 12 team we've played >> every non-conference opponent
agree/disagree?
mich state maybe should be considered
but every other non-con opponent underwhelmed me
Question: Who is Texas' Center of the future after Pittman
Do we have any 7’ recruits or anyone heralded coming in?
Tristan / Johnson / Hamilton up front
No center
Wrong
Tristan Thompson is signed and coming in the fall. We will likely give another away too. Cory Joseph appears to be top target.
Mason, James, and PIttman are gone. Bradley or Hamilton could leave after this season. And Lucas will probably be back on scholarship next year.
--AW--
I really doubt bradley or hamilton will leave
but it’s possible. I think this team will be in trouble without the leadership that James brings. hopefully our freshman will mature more completely by then. i guess dogus steps into the leadership role next year
Good to hear
can we update the 2010 Bball commits on the main page…Myck is there for 2011 but no one is listed for 2010
touche. i think UT, by far, has the best commercials of any university.
by longhornricky on Jan 23, 2010 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm biased
but I would say University of Colorado has better commercials. that being said the UT ones are really cool
the one that's voiced over...
…by the Whataburger commercial guy??
by Heart of a Muschampion on Jan 23, 2010 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
Here's my opinon. If Texas goes into the tourney with crazy legs like this game...we will get beat.
We just need to reel it in. Play in control. The last few weeks, we seem to let other teams dictate how we play. Barnes needs to step in and control. Subbing every 60 secs, is not the answer. At some point 5 players need to become the backbone of this team together on the floor. Maybe the answer is not starting Pittman. Let him watch the game from the bench at the beginning and get a feel of what the other team is going to bring at him.
Agreed
Play fast but not in a hurry…We dont need to be gimic fast like Mizzou or Arkansas in their hay day, just bothersome
Matt Hill
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 4:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
He's the wizard, you know.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Great nine seconds of bball guys
let’s keep it going!! :)
by Heart of a Muschampion on Jan 23, 2010 4:21 PM CST reply actions
I was about to say
We just watched 90 commercials and then they give us 30 more only 10 seconds in
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Can we bench...
Matt Hill and Wingman for the 2nd half… just a thought
\
Doge "Turk" Balbay
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
How is that a foul on Dogus?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
3 Quick Fouls on Dogus
And here we go
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Those really took about 30 seconds
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
the ups and downs of college basketball
gotta love it.
fa;lskdfha;lkdfhalkfa;kl
What just happened
They forgot how to play basketball
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
WTF
if we could minimize our meltdowns we would win every game by 20+
What a block!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Our youth needs to learn to put teams away early when they get the chance
Can’t let teams hang around when they take themselves out of the game.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Inside Game
Where did our Post Game go? We give up on that too quick
Fouls only go one way apparently
UConn not getting called for body fouls nor the slaps
Do we have a guard besides AB who can shoot a 10 foot jumper effectively?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Uconn has thrown so many balls out of bounds
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
18 turnovers by UConn?
we should be capitalizing
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:30 PM CST reply actions
Dex!!!
I missed him!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hamilton not getting great results
But his approach is night and day — big step forward, if this sticks.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
I agree
I don’t think I have seen a step back all game.
Knock on wood
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Kentucky 80, Hogs 34 and Okie State 42, K-State 39
Neither is over, but maybe we’re not as good as we think. Lots of work to do in Horns Hoop-land.
41-38 !!
Eighty to thirty-four?
They need a mercy rule for that.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
No but this is a supposed to be a team getting better
as the season progresses not worse. If the progress is there, it’s not easy to see right now
Robinson reaching his potential finally
Just like DaMo
He is a beast for sure
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
It's still somewhat of a small sample size
But Hamilton doesn’t seem to have good b-ball IQ at all. He seems allergic to passing at times,and just does stupid stuff, in general. It’s frustrating because you can tell he has so much talent….
UCONN Runs
they had a 7-0 to tie it up at 20 then a 7-0 to get within 3… without those too meltdowns this game is a blow out
Wow
Game is moving quickly
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Wow.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Ugh
Missed opportunity to get a bucket there.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:37 PM CST reply actions
They are against a team that blocks 9+ shots a game
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
They still should make one
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Their bigs beating our bigs, big time.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Ok
Need a stop
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
UCONN offense looking solid
wonder how much that has to w Balbay’s absence
Layup
Please
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
jeez
how are we not up by 10 right now? they have turned the ball over so many times. we need to be more patient getting the ball into Pittman. He’s open, but we aren’t delivering the ball.
TO please!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
One possession to late
Uconn reaches more than any other team
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Damn, the wait for a timeout
reminded me of the USC game in the tourney. You get 5 in a half for crying out loud. Use them.
dumbass rick barnes
We’ve fallen apart out there for the last 4 minutes and he waits until our 3rd consecutive turnover to call a timeout.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Hoping to get the auto TO at the 12 minute mark
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
TV timeouts at the first dead ball after 16, 12, 8 and 4 minutes left in each half
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Barnes has awlays done that
I think he wants to see if they can play through it.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I'm actually more in favor of letting the team figure it out (like Phil Jackson)
Rather than knee-jerk timeouts. But I did think one was necessary a little earlier than that.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
PJ doesn't do it for the sake of doing it, it's part of his overall coaching philosophy.
Just because it might work for his teams, doesn’t mean it’ll work for any team.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
you can’t wait for a 15-0 run before doing something
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
i agree he always dos this.
but, we could really use this game. and we have been in control until just recently. no reason not to burn a timeout and settle everyone down.
you can’t be allergic to change.
This has been the problem w/ Barnes all along.
Great recruiter, but not apt at the Xs and Os
I don't think its an issue of X's and O's
It’s an issue of in game time management and decision making. After KSU I think we saw some of the problems with trying so hard to get minutes to everyone.
You may be right.
We need consistency more than anything. When new guys enter the game, it is messing up our rhythm.
Agree Dogus Dogus
Jai is gettting no respect. He is getting picked up at half court and it is stunting our offense
Did CBS just stop working for anyone else???
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good developer of talent and good D.....
NBA offense works for recruiting but does not win championships
We need Dogus on Dyson
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Transition Pts
For this being our style of play UCONN is KIlling us this half on free pts
I think we might have gotten lucky there
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:49 PM CST reply actions
Nice!!!
Good take by AB!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
of course...big east
"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 23, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
It's not really CBS fault
That UT has made this a UCONN dunk contest by turning the ball over at the top of the key and not playing any interior defense.
Robinson is a Matchup problem
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
They are getting so many high percentage shots down low
It’s getting really exasperating.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:51 PM CST reply actions
we're just being outplayed by a team with a bigger heart
they want it more
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Reminds me of a lot of Texas teams.
As many discussed last week, Texas just thinks they can walk in the building and win. We never show any emotion.
When you're playing badly, sometimes it looks like you're not playing with emotion.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Man to Man is gimmicky?
I don’t get it.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Good move by GJ!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Gary starting to pick up his game.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Runs make all the difference
3 different runs in this game over about 5 minutes UCONN up 30-0 the rest of the game has been us
and here come the FT's...argh.
"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
that hurts
one of the best FT shooters needs to get those
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:53 PM CST reply actions
How was that a foul?????
And a shoot foul???
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Four on Dogus
Leave him in. Not like we play him final 2-3 minutes anyway, when foul shots must be made.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
What a waste
- No Free Throws
- No movement without the ball
- No blocking out
We deserve to lose.
Could the announcing in this game be any more one-sided?
I thought being the # 1 team meant you got a littler more favorable coverage.
Wow
Frustrating….Texas just stopped playing there g ame
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Pitt w 4
didn’t seem to be hiding anything there
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:55 PM CST reply actions
hey could we please see that robinson dunk like, oh i dunno, 5 more times
i cant get enough of it, cbs!
two halfs
call everything second half v call nothing in first
UT turnovers second half v Uconn turnovers in first
Down five, under eight
Texas in a bit of trouble now. Dogus is out; Pittman has been invisible; and UConn actually sinking free throws.
--AW--
I agree but....
When your shots aren’t falling then it’s up to the coach’s preparation to have plays or an offense to go to get a bucket to stop the bleeding and that seems to have always been Rick’s weakness.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Really? F Rick? Get a life.
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
didn't mean that as written
it was more like wtf is rick thinking today. i heart rick all in all
Which team is without their head coach?
You would think its the one that can’t run an offense because of constant turnovers that lead to dunks… and can’t make a free throw.
coach does not make the careless passes
"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 23, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
I think Huskies are 18-3 without Calhoun. Maybe a few more losses.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
this team is going out in the second round playing like this
Why did they even get on the damn plane for this game if their just going to lay this steaming pile of turn on national TV
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Freaking annoyed beyond description...
"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
Yes!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
yea I was kind of thinking something along those lines
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Has anyone actually seen Greg Davis and Rick Barnes in the same room?
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Huskies back to missing FT
but get their rebunds
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 4:59 PM CST reply actions
Lets not lose our heads
Team is playing frustrated instead of with confidence
Lets not forget the first No1 ranking in school history thanks to Rick
asd;ofsdkjllll
What the heck they have been pushing off all game and now you call it.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
garbage charge there...refs are so easily duped
"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
Where is Jai?
He has been playing good! I guess he is a defensive hazard
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
If I'm UCONN I would just keep fouling
Can’t go wrong fouling just about anyone and putting them on the line.
This is making me sad
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Travel
There big guy just took nine step
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
f
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
for a defensive team
we give up a hell of a lot of layups.
We can't just blame bad luck
We had control of this game and let it slip away. Now UConn is playing out of their minds.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
Dagger.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Name 'em.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
He is not a first rounder!
The guy has no stamina.
I know a lot of people.
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
lots of time...but they have to make some stops...
"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
16 second half points
in first 14 minutes. That’s not gonna get it done. At least 9 turnovers in second half.
--AW--
agreed...need to find core 8
"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 23, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
This team has severe fundamental problems that will sink the ship against a well disciplined and smart team.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
looks like we wont make it past the sweet 16
u can bet on that
we pass the ball like a hs girls team
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 5:04 PM CST reply actions
rankings are irrelevant
"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
ur right... it only determines seeding!
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
conf tourney play has more to do with 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 23, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Not so much - remember how well our Final Four team did in the Big XII tourney
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
Nope.
A top 25 UNLV team years ago didn’t even make the tournament. Seeding comes from your profile/ resume, not ranking.
these ref's and announcers F&CKIN SUCK
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Jan 23, 2010 5:04 PM CST reply actions
Damo needs to step up in the huddle
And ask the guys if anyone wnats to play basketball
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Barnes is a great coach....
but can you imagine what Izzo would do with this talent
I was trying to be nice ...
Over the years if he was at Kentucky, NC or Kansas they would be calling for his head with all this talent and 1 final four. We are Elite – Lite.
Lot of basketball left. Let's go Horns.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Wow
well. this is looking over. a great opportunity there to refocus and play a good final 7 minutes. take it in stretches.
Not htting your FT is just LAZY
This whole team lacks fundamentals. In every facet of the game
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
watch the last 3 games and tell me its not a lack of fundamentals espically things like FT, boxing out, and proper motion and spacing on O
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
A foul???
Did anyone see a foul?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
29-6 run....embarassing
"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
31-6 run.
Shocking. And why are they making all their free throws?
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:07 PM CST reply actions
FT's will be the end of this team 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
too early
"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 23, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
This
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Plenty of time to get back up there
I just miss the team that played UNC. We were so confident. Now, this team looks uncertain of who their leaders are. There’s no rhythm on offense.
There may be plenty of time to get back up there, but . . .
this team will lose a few more games on the road. I guess I was alluding to the fact that should this team continue to play at this level, we can except a sub-par conference record for the talent we have.
thinking round 2 right now is a prime exit point
"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
Must drink more.....
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 5:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions
horrible
what a disasterous meltdown against a 6 loss team.
by Ryan2907 on Jan 23, 2010 5:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions
win the big XII tourney with less than 6 losses they will be a #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
Someone talked to the refs
You can’t reasonably go from calling NOTHING to calling EVERYTHING in one game
Only against Texas too
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
go buy a lottery ticket
"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 23, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
Down 11, under four
Horrible second half. Turnovers, missed layups, lack of transition d, and got killed on the glass. Oh yeah, and we missed FTs.
Tough to win on the road with even half of that.
--AW--
Don't forget a complete mental rollover and lack of heart
Oh and Dex trash taking again
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
How is this "lack of heart"?!?
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
0 fight. 0 responsibility to beat your man. 0 will by anyone on the floor to step up and take control of the game
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
OK, let's have some heart practice next week!
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Accusing our team of being heartless is kind of being an ass
If only we had more heart, we’d be making more FTs!
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
obviously you dont understand my point and just want to be a contrarian
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Obviously.
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
Must cause drunken coma
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 5:13 PM CST via mobile reply actions
go pokes...
"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
i literally want them to win to shut up the k state fans..."we own texas..." easy manhattan.
"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 23, 2010 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
agreed...
"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 23, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Just a horrific half
It is shocking how quickly everything turned around. We were up by double digits at one point and then next thing you know, we’re losing. Shortly after that, we’re down double digits ourselves. Eesh.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:14 PM CST reply actions
Why
Why!!!! Why do they always get the ball down on the block like that!
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:15 PM CST reply actions
Our interior D is terrible right now
that battle is already lost if they catch the ball that low under the basket. We should be denying the pass
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
I have no idea what this team's identity is.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Expectations have been thoroughly tempered for me.
But if can grow during the season we’ll remain a solid tourney team.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
pretty lax with the time mgmt 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
Needs: go to guy...who can make FT's...and not melt down in 2nd half...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
Why do we have these slumps????
08-09
January 31 Kansas State L 85-81 15-5 (4-2)
February 4 Missouri L 69-65 15-6 (4-3)
February 7 at Nebraska L 58-55 15-7 (4-4)
07-08
December 18 Oral Roberts W 66-56 11-0
December 22 at No. 10 Michigan State L 78-72 11-1
December 29 Wisconsin L 67-66 11-2
January 2 TCU W 67-59 12-2
06-07
January 16 at No. 14 Oklahoma State L 105-103 13-4 (3-1)
January 20 at Villanova L 76-69 13-5
January 24 at Nebraska W 62-61 14-5 (4-1)
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Back-to-back road games against ranked teams?
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
I will give you K-state
But I don’t think the UConn team is that good
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
btw....Refs are not calling anything still
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
they've called plenty against us
by abcdmetrius on Jan 23, 2010 5:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
this.is.a.beatdown
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I can deal with losses
But that had to be the worst half in recent memory. Can somebody think of a worse one? First half against Memphis, maybe?
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:21 PM CST reply actions
USC
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
Even that Memphis half was more reasonable than this one.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
1st half against Bama
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I agree
Not the sport I’m looking for, though.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 23, 2010 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Put Matt Hill in
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 5:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Would going to the line more really help us that much?
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 23, 2010 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
Well if we are going to make a run in the tournament
our big players have to step and lead. You know, as the leaders of teams should. Like UCONN did when they were down 10.
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
So
how does Rick spend his time until Wed? Tech game can be a huge momentum builder coming into home game w/ Baylor (good, but more momentum possible).
I’m thinking everyone shoots 100 FTs a day and partakes in some cheezy team-building exercises. But, the sky is not falling IMO. Again – Barnes has done what has never been done up to now. I have confidence we will finish strong. KU looked good day, but if we correct this week’s short-comings, we can win out, maybe taking one more.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions
Just give the ball to Damo
He can’t miss
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Texas has just better get their act together quick because there are no breaks in this B12 schedule.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Where was Hamilton in the Second half?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
yes saw that...tear.
"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 23, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
We really pissed this one away.
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
by 512 on Jan 23, 2010 5:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
well, up by 10 is no big deal...up by 20 would have been a piss away
"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 23, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
bad move
on UCONN. that’s what cupcakes teams do when they beat a top team, not a team with the reputation of UCONN. I guess they want to lose that reputation.
by Ryan2907 on Jan 23, 2010 5:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That is lame, what have students come to
Indiana (5 National Titles) and a Championship loss in 2002 stormed the Court last week on a win against unranked Minnesota.
What is wrong with students these days
This loss is not that bad.
On the Road against a top 20 team, really far away from home.
And its not in conference. It sucks but I am not worried
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
It's not the loss so much as it ...
the complete detioration of our play over the last several games. We should be close to hitting our stride, instead we’re still trying to figure out our rotation
Laugh if you will, but Jai Lucas
is the only longhorn i think shows leadership on the court. he is the only who tries to get everyone together after a foul so that the team will calm down and be on the same page when play resumers.
I think Balbay does too
James needs to step up and fill that role
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
PG should be the team leader IMO
TJ Ford is the best leader UT BBall has had.
I thought we looked good in the first....
But a totally different team came up to play in the second.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
So, did the three fouls against Balbay in less than a minute kill us?
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
didn't help
but it was so much more.
by Infield Elephant on Jan 23, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
Texas moves down to 5....
Not a big deal
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
And still just the one conference loss.
This is another road learning experience that hopefully we can build from.
by HornPossessed on Jan 23, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
Key is we need to build on it.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
its not the loss..
It is how this team has played since the Michigan State game.
Barnes needs to win a national title soon
Love the guy, but he needs to win a title before i will give him a break in games like this. Can’t think of a team we’ve beat in a big tourney game that i thought was better than us. I can think of several games we lost in the tourney to teams i considered to be lesser opponents.
He has never exceeded expectations
So far:
1 Seed to the final four and lose
2. See to the Elite 8 and lose
3. 3 or 4 seed gets you a Sweet 16 team
And he has done with 5 star talent
I disagree
Barnes has changed the landscape in Texas. In my day, we watched women’s basketball and weren’t even sure Texas had a men’s team. Now we talk about Texas basketball as a team that matters in the Big 12 and nationally. Few teams win it all. Ours is in the discussion. I am not disappointed. I am proud to be a texas fan (baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, track and field….) Yeah it is a good time to be a longhorn. You young guys think it has always been this way.
Part of the price of success and a $2MM salary is higher expectations
Barnes has done a great job, but he needs to win a title.
free throws
UConn scored 26 points from the line, refs gave them that game.
by Ryan2907 on Jan 23, 2010 5:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Maybe I was wearing burntorange colored glasses
but I swear Texas was getting hacked to death inside without a call.
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
Cannot believe
people are blaming the refs for this one. We couldn’t hit a shot from a foot away. Can’t hit free throws. Lost our composure. With our talent we should have won. The refs had nothing to do with it. We did foul more because they are up tempo. They had no reason to foul us as much. Really disappointing that we can’t win under pressure.
Right On!
The issues you mentioned are the obvious ones
I mentioned the less obvious one and that was that we couldn’t buy a foul under the offensive glass.
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
WTF do you keep saying that for?
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
The only we know about this team for certain is they can't shoot FTs.
The rest is still a work in progress.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Never thought I would say this but I think this teams extreme depth is actually hurting them
I know it sounds crazy and every coach would love to have the luxury of the rotation we can put on the court…but is just me or does this team lately never seem to be in any sort of rhthym? There is no flow to the offense, the slashing to the basket is great and i’m all for getting to the line but let’s be frank here….we are a MISERABLE FT shooting team so that doesn’t work. People are being interchanged every 5 minutes and I almost think it’s a detriment at this point. I know we don’t want people on the court who are making TO’s and jacking up stupid shots…but I almost feel like you need to let these people make mistakes and play through it. Fouls on Dexter is a completely separate argument b/c I know you have to take him out to preserve him until the 2nd half….but Alexi, Hill, and Champman are damn near worthless at this point. I know Chapman had a nice little spurt at the beginning of the 2nd half up in Manhattan so maybe I’ll exclude him…but the other two? Come on. Just seems we have too many pieces and no rhyme or reason for how to put the puzzle together. Just my two cents….
FWIW
we now control our destiny in the Big 12. Meaningless statement the way we’re playing now. @ A&M, @ Mizzou, and @ Baylor all look like possible losses.
While this was not a good loss, it’s not nearly as embarrassing as Kansas St. losing at home to 4-loss Oklahoma State.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 24, 2010 12:47 AM CST reply actions
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