Open Game Thread: No. 21 Texas Longhorns at No. 22/23 Texas A&M Aggies
by awiggo on Feb 27, 2010 12:06 PM CST
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PrintTexas Longhorns at Texas A&M Aggies, Feb 27, 2010 1:00 PM CST
A lot has happened since our January 16th overtime victory over the Aggies in Austin. Texas stumbled as the top ranked team in the country in Manhattan and then again Storrs, Connecticut. Those two losses were compounded by four more in the seven games to follow, and the Longhorns fell from the inside track to a protected seed in the Houston Regional to a team clawing for a top four seed in its own league.
Meanwhile, Texas A&M found themselves after their close loss to the 'Horns. Mark Turgeon's club began to overachieve, and won six of their next seven and reached an impressive 7-3 mark in conference. The Aggies have dropped two of their last three, but make no mistake, winning in College Station is not going to be easy.
The preview of our first meeting can be found here and PB's review here, including the world famous MS Paint of Dogus Balbay.
For Texas, a win puts the 'Horns back in the race for a top four seed and adds even more confidence from the recent two game winning streak.
For A&M, a win puts an 11-5 conference mark within reach and goes a long way toward finishing at least tied with Missouri and securing a first round by in the conference tournament.
No time for another full preview, so let's go with a couple of reasons why each team wins.
Why Texas Wins
1. Damion James--DaMo went for 26 points and 12 boards in Austin. The Aggies didn't have an answer for Damion then and still don't today.
2. Defense--Texas has a top ten defense (Kem Pom, #9), including a defensive effective field goal percent of just 43%, good for twelfth best in the country. Second, the Longhorns are coming off a defensive masterpiece against Oklahoma State and should have some confidence as they travel to College Station. Last, the Aggies are already a shooting challenged team. If Texas can force jump shots and keep A&M off the line, the typical brick fest from A&M will give the 'Horns a great shot.
3. Dexter Pittman vs. Bryan Davis Part II--Davis bitched Dexter in Austin. Surely that can't happen again, right? Pittman scored only four points (all from the free throw line) and grabbed just two boards in 27 minutes in January. On the other side, Davis scored 17, snagged five boards, and blocked four shots. Pittman has always been a quiet giant in his four years as a Longhorn, but if there ever was a game to play mad, this is it. If Pittman wins this match-up, Texas wins.
4. Some Road Confidence--It is easy to point to the disappointments that ensued at K State, at UConn, and at OU and say that Texas is not a good road team. While that may be true on the whole, it is also important to emphasize that the Longhorns have had their moments away from Austin. Texas has true road wins at Rice, at Arkansas, at Iowa State, at Oklahoma State, and at Texas Tech. While none of those places even compare to the craziness that will occur this afternoon, at least Rick Barnes has something to point toward and the players have something positive to remember. It could happen...
Why A&M Wins
1. Bryan Davis vs. Dexter Pittman Part I--As mentioned above, Davis cost Pittman a whole bunch of NBA money in Austin. And Pittman has continued to give back even more over the last six weeks. The best predictor of future success is past success, right? Davis is a savvy and strong veteran and will likely be playing against the Longhorns for the final time. Sadly, the chance of Davis of performing at a higher level than Dexter is pretty good.
2. Free Throw Line--There are a couple of aspects to this advantage. One, while the Aggies aren't much better from the stripe than are the 'Horns, but they get their a lot. A whole lot. Texas A&M scores over a quarter of their overall points from the free throw line, (21st best in the country) and only six teams in the country get to the line more frequently as a percentage of shots taken. Second, the game will be played in College Station. Expect a ton of home court whistles. Last, Texas has yet to show the ability to put away a game at the line. Even if Texas does manage a late lead, stats and history tell us the Aggies will still have a great shot.
3. College Station--Home whistles, legitimately loud and disruptive fans, plus confidence have helped the Aggies produce a solid 13-1 home court record this season. Their lone loss came to No. 1 Kansas in a game that A&M led with less than five minutes remaining. Also, Texas hasn't won in College Station since 2004. That year the Aggies went 0-16 in conference play. Since then even average Aggie teams have found ways to split the season series by protecting their home court.
4. No Dogus Balbay--As suspect as Dogus was on the offensive end, no one can argue that he wasn't a shut down defender. If Avery Bradley or Justin Mason get in foul trouble, look out. Jai Lucas is as bad on defense as Dogus was on offense, and J'Covan Brown has trouble defending the dribble drive as well. If Donald Sloan can consistentely get into the lane, Texas is screwed. Think foul trouble, playing time for Wangmene, Hill, Chapman, and Lucas, Aggie points from the line, and collapsing defenses leading to open looks from BJ Holmes and Dash Harris.
Other Previews:
TexasSports.com
ESPN.com
Statesman.com
Hook 'em.
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Rick Barnes pregame comments
Momentum last few games: “Can’t really say that will be a factor. Hopefully freshman will continue to work. Need leadership from our upper classmen.”
Justin Mason comments: “Justin will match up with Sloan. Sloan is all conference, 2nd leading scorer. Brian Davis adds the toughness.”
Dexter Pittman comments: “He will be pushed and shoved today. I think it is important he gets deep position. Justin will have to go after Donald Sloan (to help Dexy). We need to get more help to make plays (on defense) digging for balls, rotating off screens. Really need to step up defensively today.”
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"Justin will have to go after Donald Sloan (to help Dexy)"
Sigh….. Barnes WANTS Mason to be more aggressive on offense. Lets hope he’s driving at least.
Also, no mention of J’Covan Brown, so I don’t expect many minutes out of him today.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
Craig didn't lead him there, though.
Rick sounded tired. He was trying to hit all the talking points without getting into too much personnel discussion.
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Rick Uses Freshmen as "Diversion"
Everyone talks about the freshmen and the PG position. The real crime of this year is the lack of development and ineffectiveness of Dexter Pittman. He was a beast in the early season, and now is a bit player. If he becomes a beast again – alot of the noise around Brown will quiet down.
I've just got a feeling about this one
We’re set to take it.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
Kentucky in a real cat fight today.
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Great news
I got into Texas today. :)
I’m giddy right now.
by Longhorn11 on Feb 27, 2010 12:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Awesome!!!
Hopefully we have some more great news in about 2 hours!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Starters: Brown (pg)-Mason-Bradley-James-Pittman
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Nice, but Gary deserves to start
had a good game vs A&M at home also.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
Must be dress like a sheep day at A&M
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Barnes is awake and off the bench early today...ah the 5-Hour is working
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Wow, that ball was touched last by aggy
Bradley with a bad looking shot.
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BULLSHIT.
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Davis misses both FTs, Bradley bricks a J
AB really struggled in his last game vs A&M.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:07 PM CST reply actions
Pittman 2 boards early
then gets blocked by BD
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:08 PM CST reply actions
Nice steal by Damo.
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Not going to get any call today...might as well get used to it.
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Ron Franklin and Fran Fraschilla
one of the best duos on ESPN
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:09 PM CST reply actions
Texas not even
close with the first two shots
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Mason!
Nice!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
No call foul on Mason layup. Refs really homers so far.
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Wow, mason got tripped!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Mason tripped and called for travelling!?
I’m guessing he tripped over his own feet?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:10 PM CST reply actions
AB way off on his shots
Davis destroying us on the boards.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:11 PM CST reply actions
Too bad. Nice defense on that set.
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Shots aren't falling but I like our shot selection at least
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MASON!
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He's the new Balbay
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Mason has all 4 of our points!
there you go, drive boy
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:12 PM CST reply actions
Good move from mase!
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Love the hustle. Diving for loose ball. Nice.
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Agree...we came out ready to play today.
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Excellent defense, players playing hard
Really happen with the start 5 minutes in. Seems like normally A&M gets off to a quick start when they host us.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:13 PM CST reply actions
Yep
First 5 minutes are crucial, we have survied the first 4 for now.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Tennessee Shows Stones in Win Against Kentucky
Blew a 15 point lead to get a 65-65 tie and then finished strong.
I hope Damo finds his range...and soon. We need his production today.
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Looks like they are goint to protect Dex a little
Missed an easy hook
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Nice rebound GJ.
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Hamilton travels
why is Gary out on the perimeter?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:17 PM CST reply actions
Both offense look like crap
wow
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We're not getting the right rotation in half court offense. Like their patience so far.
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Both teams in the construction business right now
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Aggies big men picking up a couple early fouls.
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Lonestar Slowdown.
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Hell Yea! Nice block by Mason getting back.
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Really nice...could have fouled him easily
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Great hustle by Mase and AB
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Glad hes aggressive though
as long as hes pushin it he can adjust
Gotta be real careful here not scoring. Can't afford Sload to let loose.
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right, Sloan.
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Both team a little tight to start. It will shake out here soon. Refs have to recuse themselves or it will be a long day both sides.
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7-4 Uder 12 Timeout
Game is not playing very fast.
A&M is getting good looks but missing some easy shots. Texas is struggling to get a good shot and when they do its really off.
I think they bumped the rims up about 6 inches and its throwing everyone off :P
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Hammer!
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Great look
Barnes with a good call out of the TO
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
uhh actually Rick has been playing him a lot
it’s J’Covan who has been on the bench.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
Nice set off a timeout
Hamilton open in the paint. Glad he’s not roaming around the perimeter.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:23 PM CST reply actions
WHY?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
0/7
I think
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James, Pittman, Bradley
0-9 combined =(
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
Game really slowing down for Jordan. He is starting to really impress.
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Walkup, sit down...you got 2 fouls
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Tied at 7
halfway through 1st half. Not complaining with this at all. How long can this D keep up though?
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:25 PM CST reply actions
Brown terrible defense on that set.
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Bryan Davis
Does anyone flop more then him?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He's the Anderson Varejao of College Basketball.
Pretty good but the master of flops.
by HornPossessed on Feb 27, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
They're clogging the lane and daring us to shoot from the outside...gotta start hitting
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Dexter has loose arms. He has to control better than that.
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DAvis traveled on that
Looked like he switched his pivot foot
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Texas needs a score bad...
Things could get ugly.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We need a timeout here.
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If the basket is good, why did they get the ball back? should just be an and 1
Turner’s athleticism is killing us.
Wingman playing great.
16-9 on Sloan three.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:29 PM CST reply actions
Foul clearly happened during the shot though.
I’m so confused.
by HornPossessed on Feb 27, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
TO
Please
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Timeout
Johnson not being real effective today.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:29 PM CST reply actions
Wow
Stupid basketball for the last 30 seconds
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Texas needs to push the ball
Up the tempo, they can’t grind this one out.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Agree completely.
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A&M went on the run with the tempo up
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
It just seems when we play so slow
We let A&M get in there Defense, and then we just stand there and lose the ball on a drive.
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What does Barnes have against....
an offense with motion, passing and rotating the ball to the weak side.
Not Rick's Year
Team getting worse instead of better. Still have a lot of belief in him for the long term.
He relies on his talent to score
one on one basketball. Too obvious that any good defense would be able to stop it.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Just means we get the ball to start the 2nd
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We defeered
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good D from Wingman
Under 8 TO, 18-11 A&M
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
A foul on Dex when he was boxing out
Not sure it was a good call but they made a shot as the foul was called.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Wangmene showing signs of life today.
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Aggies have been fortunate too
Horns had 2 guys take themselves out before Sloan Triple
Our Guards and Gary need to go through a Rip Drill
They get stripped so easily going to the paint… Get Coach Boom in their to toughen them up
Haven't won here since 2004
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aTm offensive rebounds difference in the game with 2nd chance point advantage 7-2
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Another defensive failure by Brown.
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UGH!!
This is just frustrating!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
So that's why he doesn't get much PT
doesn’t deserve it with that kind of D
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:36 PM CST reply actions
If Wingman just goes straight up
He gets a block
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I like the aggie wearing the pink bowtie thats cute.
While most are dreaming of success, winners wake up and work hard to achieve it.
You have to respect a guy that has enough confidence to wear pink.
by dimecoverage on Feb 27, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Very true. He is quite the fashionista.
Yes, I’m trying NOT to think about what is going on in Reed Arena.
by dimecoverage on Feb 27, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
I've never respected a single man who has worn pink.
I’ve pitied them mercilessly.
by HornPossessed on Feb 27, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Just for that I might turn all the headers in the Bevo’s Daily Roundup pink.
by dimecoverage on Feb 27, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Sigh.
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T-minus 35 minutes until the baseball game starts
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Texas needs to start play good quickly...
Or this game will just get worse.
Push the ball, press on makes please!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
maybe Pittman should sit the first 6 minutes of every game
Let the refs make their dumbass early calls and feel the game out, and then put him in.
11 pts in 15 minutes. Is that right?
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Did you remember to carry the 1
Looks right
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even the dumbass sheepfucking farmer fans seem to want this more than our guys
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Getting zero production from our freshmen
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:39 PM CST reply actions
Shocker another missed free throw
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Makes up with a 3, stopped the bleeding
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We needed that to stop bleeding.
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Good ball movement
Hamilton being unselfish.
Keep that tempo up!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
is danica patrick the face of nascar now or what?
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Novel concept:
- A&M like all other teams passes and moves and sets up open jumpers (see Duke for a team that makes slow 6-2 guys 20 point scorers.
- Texas set’s up some NBA one on one so are players can take running hook shots from 15
- Barnes has no real offensive scheme beyond an NBA training camp, this is not designed to maximize team play
Great defense on Sloan.
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Nice wall off by GJ
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Can you avail us with some aggie humor over halftime?
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
Mason leading scorer for us. Go figure.
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Great D by Hamilton
Fire has been lit?? I hope!
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this is one of the lowest scoring games for texas that i can remember
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Wonder how txtwister is feeling about now...he's at the game
I told him to hold up a sign that read: “Be nice or I’m going to the Big 10”
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by 54b on Feb 27, 2010 1:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
And we’re not taking little brother along.
by dimecoverage on Feb 27, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Aggie royalty?
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King of the Petting Zoo
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Shelby must be in the pisser
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dammit.
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Texas needs to work on their 3 point defense
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Hamilton!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Jordan answers!
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Great D and then brain fart
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New Commit!
LB/ DE Kendall Thompson!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
AW was right. Home cooking on the foul calls. Just crap.
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Turner
Steps???
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James just sent that one Summerville
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Good foul.
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I thought Aggies weren't allowed to sit during games
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69% ft shooter and he hits 100%. Can't catch a break.
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Wow,
Did that really just happen???
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double dribber...no call.
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BOX out and just tip it out as far as possible.
Don’t give up an easy tip.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
pathetic offensive end to this half
worst offensive 1st half of the season…..I’m pretty sure you don’t win games when you do that, especially on the road against a good team.
gag!
Refs calling a treuce. Beotches.
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Halftime 31-23
Game is still winnable. The way Jordan is playing, Barnes might consider starting him.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 1:52 PM CST reply actions
We lucked out
Only down 8 with that bad of a half. Defense is great, offense has picked up for sure.
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Down by 8, not the end of the world
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Just reviewed the Davis rebound off the Mason miss. Two handed dribble. How do you miss that?
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mason & jordan keeping us in this game
we need Dex & jams to step up
Just in from Big Roy No 16
Carthage defensive end/linebacker Kendall Thompson is the 16th commit of the 2011 Texas Longhorns recruiting class and the first commitment of the second Junior Day. Confident of receiving his offer before the visit, Thompson did indeed receive it and wasted no time becoming a Longhorn. It’s not clear if Texas offered him as a linebacker or defensive end, but Thompson has a similar frame to Steve Edmond, but is more likely to end up at defensive end.
Looking at stats from Germany
And i see that we’re down 8 probably cuz our 3 best offensive starters are struggling from the floor and Dex has 2 fouls to go along with a goose egg…..whats the real story, BONers, why are we down?
Throw Ya Horns, Mayne
Too many aTm offensive rebounds and 2nd chance points vs. limited 2nd chance opp's for Horns.
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Thats about the story
Really lackluster effort. Defense not good in transition either. Little bit of late run led by Mason and Jordan Hamilton. Only chance in second half IMHO is if Jordan Hamilton goes off. Dexy got his second foul early, and didn’t look good at any point in the game.
15:24 Mark
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Dex gets started quick!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good shot by AB!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Texas pushing the tempio!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Sloans Jumper looks like Charles Barkley's Golf swing
Has a weird hitch.
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Again
transition defense unable to find an open Sloan for three
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:11 PM CST reply actions
These refs suck.
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Ticky tack whistle.
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Dex has got to finish these easy baskets.
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Mason Posting up??
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WE NEED A STOP. AND WE GET ONE.
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A&M keeps hit big 3s
ugh!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
What a killer, you get a stop with a chance to make it a 3 pt game
instead they get the ball back and make a 3
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:17 PM CST reply actions
Lucas in!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Sorry I'm late!
TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I even named my son Kolt.
by vivalonghorns05 on Feb 27, 2010 2:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions
How many is that on Davis?
Only 2…
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
btw, Hawaii tsunami expected at 4:05 ET
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Aggieland best place on earth??
Wonder if he has ever traveled out of the City limits?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
A&M shooting 6-9 from deep, unbelievable
James 2 + 1
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:22 PM CST reply actions
Damo with a big 4 point swing
Chance to make it 5
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Really a foul on AB?
Not sure what he did.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Got a stop
Did not need to get a board that time down.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Carry!!!
He carried that ball!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Oh and they call a travel on james
Refs are killing me!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Big stat there, 15-2 A&M on fastbreaks
no Balbay kills our transition game
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:25 PM CST reply actions
I still don't know why we don't push the ball.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Calling some ticky tack fouls down low on both sides.
Refs seem to be a little inconsistent.
Under 12, A&M up 10.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
why do they count down the shot clock?
That must be distracting. Just caused a player to take an unnecessary shot.
How does everyone make 3 poiters against us???
How?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
alrighty then, 22-7, 8-6 in conference it is
that should pretty much guarantee us no bye for the big 12 tourney. Likely to be 6 seed against colorado or iowa st.
on line for 6-8 seed for march madness.
Would not mind a 6 seed
Would not play Kansas until the championship game.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Gary Johnson playing like Bad Hamilton
he shoots it everytime
Just awful
A&M barely shoots over 30% from three for the season. Today they’re 7 for freaking 11.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:31 PM CST reply actions
Jordan is now being too unselfish
passed up an open 3
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:33 PM CST reply actions
Lead climbs to 15...
I don’t think we score 15 the rest of the game :(
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Finally
Something falls.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
this game is over
i know it and everyone else here does but ill continue to torture myself and watch it all the way through
yep
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Feb 27, 2010 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
I know
I am usually pretty optimistic. Just getting depressed watching this team.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
i wont give up hope
but we know this team and how they play, u get that feeling
Dex looks pissed
Put him in!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
holy shit
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Feb 27, 2010 2:38 PM CST reply actions
WHAT A SEQUENCE!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Your leadership is really helping!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Nice defense, we need more
Brown 3 plus the foul!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:38 PM CST reply actions
And 1!!!
On a 3!!
Lets go!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Finally. A call on Dirty Davis. Ha Ha.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Yes!
Nice defense from Gary Johnson. He is really giving this team a lift!
Or was that Damion?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
damn
if we start knockin down 4 pointers then we can get back in this , oh and a little d would help
TEEEXXXXXXAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
FIGHT!!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Brown taking over!!
This is what we have needed!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yea
We could have used this a little earlier. But I am not complaining
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
7 Point game
Is this the under 8 timeout?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
next dead ball.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Come on!!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Jump ball!!!
Wow
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
SSLLLLLOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
DDDEEEEAAAAATTTTHHHHHH!!!!!!!
At least we're 9-11 from the foul line
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 2:47 PM CST reply actions
Texas goes on a little run.
A&M hits a 3 or gets fouled. Story of the game.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
making it a behind the back pass
made for an off line pass that probably messed with bradley’s rhythym
I cant handle this bs
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Feb 27, 2010 2:54 PM CST reply actions
Not our night fellas.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
goodnight
we need a point guard and 3 more damion james’
A&M touched that ball last.
No doubt in my mind.
Game was just frustrating….
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
what happend
the frustration is due more to the fact we went 17-0 and now its come to this. i would be ok if this was the norm and i knew what was coming from the start, but we ARE THE MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM STORY THIS YEAR bc of where we were and where we have come to. Only a deep run in the tournament will save this. Sorry Damion
whether we like it or not,
the major media will state this as such.
I know ESPN has that article addressing this free-fall coming out and it also has the quote that Barnes is getting ripped over…..should be fun!
my thoughts exactly
should be an interesting post game.
That's that
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
im still watching
i must like pain. Or just a die hard fan or both
Greenlea Commits
Some good news!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That did no look good.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Horns up.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
3 point guards down...half a point guard to go?
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Feb 27, 2010 3:10 PM CST reply actions
Could barely watch the replay.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Getting the stretcher out
Man, I hope he is ok.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Good News from Big Roy - Sorry for timing
Klein Collins offensive tackle Garrett Greenlea has been one of the fastest-rising offensive line prospects in the state and though it took some time for him to register on the Texas recruiting radar, when the Longhorns offered on Saturday afternoon, Greenlea accepted.
Of the four tackle prospects committed, Greenlea has the biggest and most college-ready frame and is a monster in the running game. His commitment gives the Longhorns all five of the top line prospects in the state and makes them a perfect five for five in securing commitments from in-state prospects.
The next question is whether there is another spot open for either Matthew Hegarty or Christian Westerman and only the coaches know the answer to that question, but the best guess here is that there is because those two are simply too talented to pass up on. Stay tuned.
Maybe the 4* rb's start to rethink their plans.....
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Lot of positives going on for RBs
Linemen, Blocking Fullback, Killer H Backs, change in run philosophy. I really think Mack has Malcolm in his back pocket.
what happened? i was watchin the baseball game i looked up and saw the strecther coming out
While most are dreaming of success, winners wake up and work hard to achieve it.
well lucas and mason in the back court
should be interesting, hope brown recovers ok
that rebound was fitting
"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young
by Texastriplecrown on Feb 27, 2010 3:15 PM CST reply actions
So if Brown is out
Who do we start on Monday? Think I’d go with Mason, Bradley, Hamilton, James, and Pittman. Or replace Hamilton with Johnson, though Gary was pretty bad today.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 3:17 PM CST reply actions
loss
damn Aggies, split is as much as you can expect for the road in big 12, to go down that hard and get injured only shows that the defender applied some flagrant force on impact, laws of physics, can’t allow 70+ and be in the 50s on he road
by Ryan2907 on Feb 27, 2010 3:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Man
we went from the deepest team in the league to having hill, chapman and lucas seein sizeable minutes. attrition has bitchslapped us in the face
Yeah, and we're officially the 6th best team in our own conference
yes, we’re worse than A&M, Baylor, KSU, and Missouri to go with Kansas.
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Barnes post game comments.
Inside play: “I thought their post guys had their way on both ends. Disappointing. I can’t explain it. Rebound differential….we should have done better. Thought Mason did some good things today.”
Second chance opportunities: “Give them credit for three’s. Our number one priority was limit offensive rebounds. Davis had 7 offensive rebounds out of 8 total.”
Oklahoma: “We have to have a better effort or we will not win another game. I told the team we did not put the type of fight up we needed. Got to put more into it.”
Brown: “They think it is a stinger. In good hands with doctors here.”
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Wow, OSU destroying Kansas!
up 45-26!
by goingforthecorner on Feb 27, 2010 4:01 PM CST reply actions
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