Open Game Thread: No. 9/10 Texas at Oklahoma State
by awiggo on Feb 1, 2010 7:31 PM CST
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Our last two road trips have been complete disasters. I won't mark tonight's game as a 'must win' but I will say that Texas better get at least one of two this week.
The Keys for Texas are pretty established at this point:
1) Stop dribble penetration.
2) Someone help Damion James on the boards. This means you Dexter. Texas has a huge advantage tonight on the glass against the smaller Cowboys, and dominating the glass will go a long way toward stealing a road win.
3) Protect the basketball. The Texas offense is not good enough to waste possessions.
4) Shoot the ball more efficiently from the floor and stretch the defense enough with a couple of three-pointers.
5) Make at least 68% from the free throw line.
6) Get at least 10 solid minutes from Alexis Wangmene or Matt Hill or Clint Chapman.
7) If given the chance, Jai Lucas and Jordan Hamilton can't turn the ball over and must contribute something positive on offense.
8) Don't let Dexter get double teamed without the ball. That requires Barnes to limit the minutes with both Dogus Balbay and Justin Mason on the floor together and when they are, attack the basket with the dribble.
9) Oklahoma State specific--Limit James Anderson and Obi Muonelo. If neither of these two go off, Texas will have a great shot tonight. Anderson is a terrific three point shooter while Muonelo scores more off mid-range jumpers and around the rim.
Hook 'em
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live tempo-based stats for the game here
http://scacchoops.com/ViewHDGame.asp?hSchedule=5756
starters are posted for both teams
ahhh.. thanks. had forgotten about that.
Although I’m not sure that site uses the Bill James version of Safety.
course, now that I look at the glossary
http://scacchoops.com/StatsGlossary.asp
They say that they do.
here's the calc we use...
* Take the number of points one team is ahead.
* Subtract three.
* Add a half-point if the team that is ahead has the ball, and subtract a half-point if the other team has the ball. (Numbers less than zero become zero.)
* Square that.
* If the result is greater than the number of seconds left in the game, the lead is safe.
heh.
looks right to me:
http://www.slate.com/id/2185975/
Been using that for harassment for awhile (friend that loves UNC).
Thanks for the site, btw – I always meant to throw up a real-time graph, but I’m too lazy. [begin geek]See that you’re using php/swf charts also. Good stuff. [/end geek]
by the way, glad you enjoy the site
we’re trying to get the word out so please throw the link out there if you have other ncaa sites you frequent
L'ville is making some unreal shots right now.
not that it matters
Where you been?
Missing your take on hoops. Hire a couple of lawyers so that you can veg out and watch some bball.
--AW--
could be worse
like a tech football game in front of ours…
2 more days and you can get rid of that gawd-awful sig line. phew.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Who signed the sleeves of their sweaters?
out of curiosity.
Rule for the night!
You are allowed to bitch about Bob Knight once during the open thread. Choose wisely, rip him when you’re ready, we’ll all take note, and then move on.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
He complimented Musberger for his dress.
Okay, I’m done.
by TheElusiveShadow on Feb 1, 2010 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Knight
He has great takes. Sadly, they take a couple of possessions before he fully explains his point. Kinda like listening to John Thompson on the radio.
--AW--
Sweet.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Like the Dex went after that rebound with authority.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I'd like for us to designate at least one play a game where Dex
is allowed to eat one opposing player.
Just to set an example.
WTF Pittman. Dunk that with authority!!
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Dexter surprised to see himself so wide open under the basket.
And obviously walked. Knight’s right. Pittman needs to stop worrying about style.
Texas Defense looking great!
Bradley is shutting Anderson down!
I like the first 4 minutes of play!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Okay, I need to have some self-discipline
And go work on my paper. I’ll try to watch after halftime.
by TheElusiveShadow on Feb 1, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
6-2 Tx, under 16
Great start. James with a couple of early buckets. OSU not even trying on the offensive glass and Texas locking down Muonelo and Anderson.
--AW--
AB. Good sign.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Thank you Bradley..be aggressive.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Bradely has a great jumpe from 17 and in
I think that is his strength, not the 3
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Kind of a BS call
defintely wouldnt have been called if it had been for us the way this game is going
Anderson with a decent Jumper
I will let him have a contested Jumper all day though
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
God we have no offense....1 on 1 like always.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
My only issue with J'covan
He seems to disrupt the flow of the offense
must every team nail tough 3 pt shots on us..
I know we haven’t played well the last 2 weeks, but goodness…can we get a break.
Bradely is so fast with the ball
Its amazing
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
If Hamilton would get his head on straight we could play him at PG once in awhile.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Meaning we can play Bradley at point.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
I'm going to think of it as a teachable moment.
or something…
C'mon Dex. Gotta grab that rebound.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
This Pilgrim kid looks like a LB.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
WOW!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Hamilton
Great shot, but bad shot
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hamilton is hustling out there!
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Getting it into Dex a lot more!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
they called it late
he fouled him early, but not with the hands at the end.
Horrible foul called.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
goodness me, here we go again.
we’ve blown 4 easy shots so far and Pittman with his typical silly foul….I know it looked like a weak call……..but he has no business reaching in….big guys get that call all the time.
I absolutely hate....
Bobby Knight calling the game….
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions
Dex needs to work the ball back out once it goes into him.
OSU is collapsing into the paint as soon as Dex gets the ball.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
That last foul on Damion James...not Dex, according to Craig.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Johnson is not as athletic as these OSU forwards.
This could hurt us.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Wow
Just snowballing……
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good TO by Coach Barnes. Can't afford for this crowd to get rolling.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Get Damion involved in the damn game!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Wow
A ticky-tack foul that goes Texas’s way…who would have thought
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
by blazzinken on Feb 1, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
wow..
Mason wasn’t hammered at alll…
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions
...It's frustrating watching us get to the hoop and miss and miss and miss
what the hell is going on. They’re just crowding Pittman
TEXAS FIGHT
I know this isn't his game, but James needs to step up the offense and take over.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
I agree
He has the potential to be a monster
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good call!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I like the shot by Mason
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Run the offense through James...thank you.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
does the ncaa keep stats on missed gimmie's at the bucket??
we have to lead all the ncaa in that category
More like an 8 second call.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
19-14 OSU, under 8
Anderson still getting his. Nice buckets by James and Dext to stop the run.
Texas needs to keep feeding Dexter.
--AW--
14 Points at the under 8
Is not good
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
a few travels..
several fouls….
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
On the bright side
We have not missed a free throw tonight!
the start of it was a decent three attempt by James
which didn’t fall. I have no problem with him taking that shot. They hit one at the other end just after that was much more contested, and rushed, than James’.
Next week is going to be awesome!
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Passed up two open jumpers from good shooters
And wound up with a Balbay jumper. C’mon guys.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
You are 300lbs, if you are going to foul Pittman, please foul hard.
You should not be giving up +1s.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Was just about to say that
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Got to give her credit for
Originality
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
can johnson
not keep ahold of a rebound?
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:45 PM CST reply actions
No jumpers Mason, you need to drive to the bucket.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Foul???
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I didn't see it.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
He faded away and fell..no touching.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
What the hell?
That was not a foul, That was a fade away that he jumped too far on, douche refs
TEXAS FIGHT
Damn, Anderson doin work
NBA bound for sure, 1st round pick
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:46 PM CST reply actions
Brown
Good shot, I like it!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Wish our increased intensity was being rewarded
We look like a piranha fighting a tidal wave
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
B. Knight...you can't like every shot in a ball game.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Sure he can
He likes every shot taken against Texas…
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
guess I missed that..
sorry.. :)
-----@ Live the Dream---- 2009 @------
by LadyLonghorninOK on Feb 1, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Anderson
Getting some preferential treatment?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yet
We are 0%
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Our first time to the line coming up.
With all the inside bumping around when we have the ball and no calls going our way.
Damnit Johnson...your hands are very weak if you keep getting the ball slapped out.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Can Johnson corral a rebound?
he’s getting great position, on offensive and defensive boards. Luckily he was bailed out by a foul call there on that last defensive board.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
Nice feed to Gary.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Chapman in the game, good
Lucas to Johnson, 2 + foul
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
I was about to yell at Lucas for keeping the ball.
He really can’t get any separation.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
29-21 OSU, under 4
Big bucket there by Gary. Johnson bailed out Lucas there by moving without the ball.
--AW--
don't you love your *whowever*?
you would buy them crap if you did.
Buying your girl something from Kay
Is like taking her to the Olive Garden for your special anniversary dinner.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
How come?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I assume his heart condition?
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Page has some pretty teeth....
Ok, I’m being sarcastic. Well he does have a full set, so he’s +1 on the rest of the state of oklahoma
Moses was definitely crying!
At least we have something to laugh about…
by SneezyBeltran on Feb 1, 2010 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Painful, Painful, Painful
It’s damn near impossible to watch this squad since conference play started. This is not a team. It is a collection of individuals who obviously don’t listen to their coaches by taking horrible shots, making stupid fouls and just plain sucking. This is not the same squad that blew through it’s non-conference schedule.
I can’t watch it anymore than I can watch a train wreck or accident on the side of the road. Sick, this performance and all of ’em for the past month make me sick to my stomach. They have the talent to be so damn good and are just bound and determined to piss the season away.
Me thinks it’s best to watch them from afar for now. If I see a few solid W’s show up I might tune in again, but this Longhorn fan is not masochistic enough to want to continue to sit still for a team implosion unless I have the time and desire to kill a case of beer while I’m at it – and I’m too busy and have to work to much this time of year to do that! Uncle, I cry uncle if and until I look at the standings one morning and find Texas has run off a string of wins that make this stretch look like a short mid-season nightmare.
Can someone guard anderson???
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I was wrong.
I thought we’d bust out of our slump this game and come out strong in the first half. What is going on with the offense? Absolutely no movement away from the ball.
Anderson is putting the team on his back
he don’t have anyone resembling him. James is the closest I guess.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:53 PM CST reply actions
I wonder what Pilgrim said to make Moses cry.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Like the inside looks
If we could get Anderson to miss a couple of times, we’ll be close at half.
--AW--
MAKE YOUR FTs.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Is that bad?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
WTF Anderson.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
I don't think he can be stopped!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Amazingly still in this game
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Big 3 from Hammy.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
That a boy Chap!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hamilton
Putting Texas on his back?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
hehehehehehhehehheheh.
I just have to laugh when jordan does something like that. eeeesh
More Jordan.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Nice, that's why you have to give Hamilton some playing time
let him work through his issues
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:57 PM CST reply actions
HAHAHAH Hamilton is shoot shoot shoot. It's like he is programmed to shoot. (No surprise)
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Foulology by B. Knight Shamalade
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Quite the stat that.
5 of last 6 games, horns have trailed.
We’re a 2nd half team.
Coach Barnes needs to go back to cussing. IMO.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Chapman sucks.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Hamilton!
Love it!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I'll take a 4 pt deficit.
any day of the week after that.
I will take going into the half down 4
After that half
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
that shot didn't go in for Ollie the movie Hoosiers either
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Wow for once a lucky shot doesn't go in
Great ending, only down 4, and Anderson had to explode for that.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions
Only down 4. I'll take it.
If we can stop Anderson, we have a shot!!!
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
36-32 OSU at half
Anderson goes off for 24 and we’re only down four. I’ll take it.
He won’t do that in the second. Call me a homer but I like our position.
--AW--
how many tokens do we get
at the end of the season when we finish with the most unused timeouts?
by the other Andrew on Feb 1, 2010 9:00 PM CST reply actions
Looks like we'll be seeing a lot of screens........
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
UConn has been losing. Pitt has been losing.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
touche! Haha.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
At least we didn't have to shoot many free throws
In the first half.
"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 Feb 1, 2010 9:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions
We aren't being aggressive enough if we aren't getting fouled.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
I'd rather that we'd at least have had a chance to get some free throw shots.
…I’d much prefer to see us shooting a ton of them because then the other team is most certainly going to be in foul trouble
TEXAS FIGHT
a look at the halftime stats
stats here…
http://scacchoops.com/ViewHDGame.asp?hSchedule=5756
eFG%: Texas: 47 OK St 63
TO%: Texas: 6 OK ST: 16
FT Rate: Texas: 9 OK ST: 39
eFG% carrying OK State right now
63%
They won’t keep that up
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
The way Anderson is hitting shots, who knows....they just might.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
This all depends on if Andersen gets shut down.
He’s shooting from everywhere and it can’t hurt the rest of em.
TEXAS FIGHT
+/- leaders
Pittman (4), Chapman (4) and Hamilton (+3) lead the way for TX as the only players in the positive
Just looking at that overhead shot of Iba Arena...Is there any question we either need a new b-ball arena or...
need to reconfigure the drum?
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
All I ask is for the students to occupy most of the lower tier of the agree.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
That is the way to move the ball!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Good passes.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Good ball movement to start the half
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Great Start!!
And the push off!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Tied it up!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We are really hamstrung when teams decide not to guard Doge.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
I think Moses parted parted Travis Ford's hair at halftime...just saying
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
3 on dex
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions
We need more AB taking control.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Please keep being aggressive Bradley.
There’s no one as fast as you on the court.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
That's like the 5th time?
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Got to finish that, James
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Everybody standing around. No offensive movement. Same old story.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Great post D Johnson..
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
OSU, much more aggressive than we are around the rim
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
Or just bigger and stronger.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
both
nothing new
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Pittman needs to step out of his shadow
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
His draft stock is tanking..........
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
Deja vu. See last 5 games.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
41-38 OSU, under 16
Good start to the second, for the most part.
Feels like we’re gonna have to play w/o Pittman tonight. Hopefully, ala Mich State.
--AW--
That may be what it takes
Like starting the second with Brown instead of Mason. First lineup change since the Ward injury.
--AW--
Barnes too robotic in his coaching with Pittman
Do you really need his 50% FT shooting in the last few minutes,
Durant!!
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
i miss you Kevin
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
I miss having a dominant Point Guard
Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.
by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
PB, did you give KD that hat?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Wow. There was like no one open during our possession. Horrible movement.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
ugly shot by Balbay
but it works I guess
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions
Did Anderson miss? Whoa NellY!
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-- Major Applewhite
Are the other guys afraid of getting in James' way?
Or do they just assume he’ll always get the rebound?
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
We are not contesting their bigs backing down to the basket. WTF.
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got lucky there Damo
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
HAHAAHHH he was scared of James!!
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That was lucky
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Oh my James is out....who will score?
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gotta get those Jordan!
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions
and dunks. =)
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Nice.
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thanks Hamilton
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Nice drive Hamilton, OSU lost on that play
great to have a few offensive weapons on the court even with James out
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Good Jordan tonight
Active, going to the rim where it’s there. Happy to have him shooting, when it’s not all threes
Alabama 37 Texas 21
This small rotation is playing BIG!
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Holy crap, we're winning
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Here we Go
Keep Anderson on the bench!!!
Don’t like the under 12 TO
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
How about this, Texas gets the lead will all bench players minus Mason
Maybe we are deep after all. Thank you Barnes for expanding that 7 man rotation.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:31 PM CST reply actions
At the beginning of the game they were saying our advantage is our inside game.
I have yet to see it.
seemed to work on a few there
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
The advantage is that big 300lb guy sitting on the bench.
The problem is, he’s not playing like he’s 300 lbs.
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Very very important game for Hamilton
In the Baylor game, it was Brown playing like he deserves more time. Tonight, it’s Lucas. On a truly deep team loaded with talent, a different player steps up every night. Hamilton is that guy today.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Jordan for 3
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:34 PM CST reply actions
Hamillton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Breakout game part II?
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Keep it up, he's feeling it
Chapman getting good minutes
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:34 PM CST reply actions
JORDAN!
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:34 PM CST reply actions
keep this up buddy. your time to shine.
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
HAMMY! We are beating them with our 2nd team!
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Hamilton!!
Hello!!
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That thing got a Hammy
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WOOOOOWWWWWWWW
Johnson finally corrals a rebound, Hamilton is exploding.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:35 PM CST reply actions
My wife just came downstairs and told me to shut the hell up. LOL.
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Did you ask her
To make you a sandwich??
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
IF there is a replacement for Abrams..it's Hamilton.
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-- Major Applewhite
I'd still like to get Balbay back out there to cover Anderson
instead of Mason…..Anderson has schooled Mason every time.
Hamilton is pulling a "Neo" on Mr. Anderson.
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You shouldn't take the blue pill if you're taking nitrates for your heart
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
DOGE with big board there.
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Unbelievable leap by Balbay
snared a rebound away from Moses!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
Brown rushing
trying too hard?
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
Knight that was a horrible defensive possession. OSU just got lucky we didn't score.
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Hammy!!
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-- Major Applewhite
still hot, Hammy
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton
Playing like a man
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HAMILTON!
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HAMMY!
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-- Major Applewhite
Oh, lordy Jordan
nicely done
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Keep shooting!
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
wow @ hamilton
THIS is the player people compared to Paul Pierce
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Bullshit foul...you can't call that after all the contact we've seen
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Folks meet our next Abrams.....but I'd take Paul Pierce.
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He can but he's also been way out of control going to the bucket.
That’s where his TOs come from. He has a pretty J and I just like watching him shoot jumpers.
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-- Major Applewhite
Jordan still not getting the whole D thing
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:41 PM CST reply actions
Another weak call.
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-- Major Applewhite
Though in our favor.
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-- Major Applewhite
College Basketball
Turning into the NBA??
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
So Hamilton doesn't really plant his feet and shoot.
Throwing them up while he is falling is working tonight. Most of those shots we would be screaming bloody murder at him if they didn’t go in
unlike most people, I was never too upset when Jordan would play out of control sometimes
You just have to recognize that’s the kind of player he is. There’s been more bad than good recently, but the guy can heat up and take over a game at any time.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Timeout, 57-49 Texas
What can you say? It’s the Jordan Hamilton show. His shot selection hasn’t been awesome, but a potential star takes those shots, and makes them because of their talent. Can’t even describe how important this performance is for him and the team.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:43 PM CST reply actions
what do you mean "free"?
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
would love for Pilgrim to foul out now
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:43 PM CST reply actions
Are we going to be able to look back at this run in the 2nd half
as the low point in our season? Let’s hope so.
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Balbay is shutting down Anderson.
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-- Major Applewhite
Johnson....get the freaking BALL.
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-- Major Applewhite
How is that a damn foul? Led with his shoulder.
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Yea, not sure
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
make up for Bradley's push
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah that was weak
Hope it doesn’t get Anderson going. He looks gassed. Balbay working him.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Up 10 under 8 minutes
at this point, anything other than a win is a colossal failure.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
We're up to 329th in the country now
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
All these numbers are making me worried
Just hang in there Texas!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
no lead is safe when you've struggled like we have
gonna have to make free throws and some big shots
Still fumbling it Gary!
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AB!
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:48 PM CST reply actions
good pass Jordan
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
AB FOR 3!
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Hamilton can pass!
Love it!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That little kid di a poor job on the floor
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Hamilton taking some pretty wild shots here and there
but still playing much more disciplined. He could grow up big by March.
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:49 PM CST reply actions
OMG!
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Hamilton!
I love him!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
This is our best lineup.
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-- Major Applewhite
Can't touch that...
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Another Ticky Tack foul!
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Great defense Balbay!
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Travis Ford said, "Not True"
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"nuh uh"
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
"not true amy"
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turnovers working to our advantage tonight
lessons from Baylor
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:51 PM CST reply actions
These fouls are ridiculous. Still didn't see a foul. Let them play.
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I think Ogden's doing his best coaching ever
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Push in the back?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Watch your punctuation sir, I don't want to ban ya
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
OSU getting away with push offs under the boards.
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Let's slow down boys.
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Moses ranks highly nationally in offensive rebounding %, in the top 10
his pushing off may explain that a bit
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions
Well, they are playing with Moses
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Phew. Good play.
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Huge Bucket by Mason!!
Love it!
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Mase!
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-- Major Applewhite
Mason with a couple of huge baskets.
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i'm calling it a pass
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
Mason
Great board, lucky though.
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A 3 would go a long way here...
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Hamil time?
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Put Balbay back in right now.
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-- Major Applewhite
Jesus Brown, nearly called for 10 seconds
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 9:56 PM CST reply actions
He worries me everytime he does that
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+1, maybe +2
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Not trying to look ahead
But @ OU followed by Kansas two days later.
That is tough
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A win here would be great momentum though
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by 54b on Feb 1, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
It will be tough.
But it’ll toughen us up for the tournament.
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um, yea. OU.
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Dig the mom jeans behind Knight
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Not that I don't love the fupa.....
but please no more shots of Bob Knight
by SneezyBeltran on Feb 1, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
2 Seconds on the shot clock!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Just kidding
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
BOOM!
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What I say, what I say
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What did I say? HAMIL TIME!!!
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Jordan again?
seriously,
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 10:00 PM CST reply actions
How many pts Jordan have on MSU?
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
That looked like Curly Globetrotter play.
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Every time he shoots, the Hammy is so hype
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That crowd
Is very quiet.
Hamilton could have been the answer in the second half against Baylor?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
And the 2nd half of this season...profound
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Perhaps but he will be the answer in the future.
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-- Major Applewhite
Yea
I think this game will gain Barnes trust a bit
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He's coming on stronger
Obviously, tonight, but it’s been coming starting against Kansas State. Hopefully this is the big breakthrough.
Alabama 37 Texas 21
Ah, back to normal. Rick chewin' on Damo. All is good.
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He misses his water bottle
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The only thing you don't want to do is foul
And we did
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Touchless foul
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Balbay's 2nd half defense and Hamilton are the MVPs tonight
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
Yes foul brown!!
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Strong to quite strong
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Feel okay about Brown being in to get fouled
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 10:05 PM CST reply actions
Hey Phelps
Up Yours!
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Ford is sweating, be he's no Sutton, JR
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makes me miss Frank Martin
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Great win!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Great W. Hopefully we are back on track.
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-- Major Applewhite
Dexy back to 6th man?
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AW
Good call with those keys to the game!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
3,4,5,and 7
Were what it took
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Great W
We look elite when Hamilton is making shots
Wow,
Barnes acknowledges the challenges of playing Dogus and Mason together. First time I’ve ever heard that from him.
Maybe we really did turn a corner.
--AW--
Was absolutely floored that he said it out loud.
Gave me almost as much hope as Jordan’s performance.
Jordan getting run on the post-game show.
Well spoken and understands where he is. “It’s a team game.”
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dude's growing up
good to see
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by Infield Elephant on Feb 1, 2010 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
I still see a 2-3 zone defense with AB at PG and JH at wing in our starting line up
as our best chanace to win the natl title…u heard it here first and in my fanpost
lol
Dogus is still a great defender
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
best defense in NCAA is USC, best offense is Duke i believe
it’s a weak argument, but i’ll lean on it to make say that i believe we need to focus more on offensive production.
I'd still play Bradley at the 2
Balbay has done nothing to deserve getting kicked out of the starting lineup. Hamilton had the best game of his young career, but Balbay’s defense on Anderson was equally key.
If you go with Balbay, Bradley, Hamilton, James, Pittman, you don’t have any true power forwards in the game, but I would roll with it.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
i love dogus, but shooting 1-10 from 3 pt land and under 60% from FT line is enough
for me to consider him more valuable as a defensive stopper sub, rather than the solution as starting PG
You can't go with offense at every position
especially if some of the players struggle with defense, turnovers, and ball handling. It’s well-documented that Balbay can’t shoot well, but if he’s not paired up with Mason, the team can still be effective offensively with other weapons around him. He’s still the best point guard on the team, so he should start.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
fair enough
would love to just see that all offense line up out there one time and us play a 2-3 zone on D. I’m guessing AB projects as a PG guard in the NBA so at some point he is going to need to play PG here at UT i’m guessing.
And whoever complains about Dogus and his offense needs to remember that he's our best player at point.
And he’s always a factor on defense. He shut down Anderson in the second half and had it not been for a couple of ticky tack fouls, he would have played through the end of the game.
Mason had a couple of good garbage point pickups at the end.
He needs to put himself in position at the offensive end to do those kinds of things. He’s not going to be the go to guy for points, but he’s physical enough to put himself in position for quick ORs and some putbacks.
Line-up
Plays to everyone’s natural positions:
PG – Balbay
SG – Bradley
SM – Hamilton
PF -James
C – Pittman
Next 2
Johnson covers for James or Pittman
JCovan spells Balbay or AB
Other Options
Lucas if need an extra shooter (extra 2, his PG play is scary)
Mason if need more defense ( 2 or 3)
Chapman/Wagmane – if you have any big guy issues
Hill – Mooney Time
I HOPE Barnes goes with that starting lineup
assuming Hamilton continues to progress.
I didn’t get to hear the postgame comments by Barnes, but if he really understands the flaws of pairing up Mason with Balbay, we may see Hamilton start assuming tonight’s game was a trend in the positive direction.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 1, 2010 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
Intangible
The fact that teams have to guard him opens things up inside.
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