Preview / Open Thread: No. 25 Texas Longhorns at No. 21/22 Baylor Bears
by awiggo on Mar 6, 2010 1:00 PM CST
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Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears, Mar 6, 2010 3:00 PM CST
Before you tune into for this afternoon's game, I encourage you to read my recap from the first meeting. Although the Bears upset the 'Horns in Austin, there were still elements of the loss that I liked.
I hoped after that loss that Texas could quickly put things back together and find a way to challenge Kansas and Kansas State for the Big 12 title. I was wrong as the slide continued, and Texas now needs help to even finish in the top four.
The first step to earning a top four slot is to win today in Waco.
- With a loss, Texas will be the No. 6 seed and take on No. 11 seed Iowa State on Wednesday evening at 8-30 pm (Big 12 tournament bracket).
- With a win, however, Texas could be the No. 4 seed (with a win, an Aggie loss, and a Missouri loss OR with a win, an Aggie loss, and a Missouri win) or the No. 5 seed (with a win, an Aggie win, and a Missouri loss OR with a win, an Aggie win, and a Missouri win). Hope that makes sense. Big12Sports.com breaks down all the tiebreaker scenarios here.
- UPDATE: Due to A&M's win in Norman, Texas cannot be the No. 4 seed under any scenario. Texas is the No. 5 seed with a win and the No. 6 seed with a loss.
Keys to the Game:
1. Cut off dribble penetration. In the first game, Tweety Carter killed Texas by turning the corner and getting into the lane. He scored all game long in the paint or got fouled and earned his points at the line. On the game, Carter scored a game-high 27 points, including a solid 10-of-12 from the free throw line. Today will be Carter's final game in Waco, so like James and company on Monday night in Austin, Tweety will be trying hard to go out a winner. His quickness alone makes defending him difficult, but when you add in his ability to knock down the three-pointer, defenses are forced to pick their poison. Play off of him and give him open looks from three or crowd him on the dribble and risk him breaking down your defense by getting into the paint off the bounce. We missed Varez Ward's defense in the first meeting, and I'm afraid we'll miss Dogus Balbay's defense today. For Texas to win, J'Covan Brown's gonna have to move his feet exceptionally well. Brown was solid, along with teammate help, on defending Tommy Mason-Griffin on Monday. Barnes will need an equally strong effort this afternoon.
2. Find shooters in the halfcourt. As a team, Baylor shoots 39% from behind the arc, good for 21st best in the country. The Bears were uncharacteristially cold (just 3-of-12) from three in the game in Austin, and they still won. I expect them to shoot the ball better from deep in Waco. We've already identified Carter as a three-point threat; the other Bear to tag closely is LaceDarius Dunn. The Dunn assignment should go to Avery Bradley. If Carter or Dunn go off, it will be another long road game for Texas.
3. Win battle on boards and points in the paint. As good as the Baylor guard are, it has been the play of the BU frontcourt (Ekpe Udoh, Quincy Acy, and Anthony Jones) that has helped catapult the Bears toward the top of the Big 12 conference. In the first meeting, both teams scored 40 points in the paint, and Texas only outrebounded Baylor 41-40. For Texas to win, Damion James, Dexter Pittman, and Jordan Hamilton must control the defensive glass and limit second looks at the basket.
4. Make LaceDarius Dunn and Tweety Carter defend. This is one of those old bball rules: make offensive players play defense. Like Texas, Baylor is not a deep team, and Scott Drew will probably play seven, maybe eight guys today. If Texas can somehow get Carter or Dunn in foul trouble and force Coach Drew to play AJ Walton or Nolan Dennis for extended minutes, the Longhorns will have a much better shot. This means that Bradley, Hamilton, and Justin Mason need to attack the basket off the dribble and not just settle for jump shots.
5. Play smart basketball. This means a lot of things but is most directed toward the Texas freshman. J'Covan must take care of the ball as Dunn, Walton, and Carter all have the ability to pick his pocket. Brown must also recognize and control the flow of the game--no quick shots, play through Damion James, and look for opportunities to attack the rim. For Bradley, playing smart means playing defense without fouling and not just settling on offense for mid-range jumpers. Avery got in foul trouble against OU on Monday. He is too important to defending Dunn to sit today. For Hamilton, playing smart also means attacking the rim with the bounce, looking for his jumper in spots, and really helping on the defensive boards.
Hook 'em.
Other Previews:
TexasSports.com
Statesman.com on Damion James' confidence and honesty.
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He held the ball at the end of regulation
Eventually taking a near-halfcourt shot at the buzzer because he either didn’t realize how little time was left or that the game was tied.
So Chet Edwards, congressman from Waco/College Station/I-35 corridor north towards Dallas
Just said the following: “Headed to the bball game to watch Baylor beat t.u. Sic ’em Bears!”
Nice of a congressman to alienate a big part of his constituency and call his state’s flagship university “t.u.” in public.
Missouri loss
means Tigers need Texas to defeat Baylor in order to earn first round bye.
If Texas wins, Missouri is No. 4 seed.
If Baylor wins, Missouri is No. 5 seed and plays in first round.
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alright lets do this,
TTTTTEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXXXXXAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I even named my son Kolt.
Interesting scores
Louisville up by 8 on No. 1 Syracuse. Red Birds clinch NCAA berth with win.
S. Carolina up by 6 at No. 13 Vanderbilt.
S. Florida up by 4 over Connecticut. Huskies probably can’t afford to drop this one.
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"Hamilton getting excited about other parts of the game."
Nice profs by Coach Barnes on pregame show.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Kansas back to No. 1 on Monday
Syracuse is done and their stint at No. 1 will be just one week long.
Jayhawks will be favorites to cut down the nets, again.
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Louisville cementing a spot in the tourney with this win.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Freedom Hall is rockin'!
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Its pretty cool that they can beat the number 1 team
in the last game ever there.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yes, they're in
UConn still down four. Notre Dame heading to overtime. Both definite bubble teams.
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Really, foul now Cuse?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
What's up party people? So with Ag winning today, what's the best seed in the...
Big XII Tourney we can get? I’m thinking #5
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So 5 seed
We would play….OU?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Nebraska
Duh!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
So we would turn around and play baylor again?
I don’t know if I could handle that.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Or Mizzou?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Missouri loss
After Missouri loss, Tigers are No. 4 with Texas win and No. 5 with Baylor win.
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Yea
That is what I was getting at. Thanks!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That hurts...you know I suffer from low graphoria
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
Do we get the tiebreaker over baylor?
Not sure, I still want the 6 spot…so we can stay away from kansas as long as possible.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
With a win,
No. 5 seed at 10-6 and yes, the tiebreaker over Baylor.
With a loss, No. 6 seed at 9-7 with tiebreaker over Ok State.
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Nevermind...just read through the above
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
You guys come here often?
Can I buy you a drink?
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
by UT2001 on Mar 6, 2010 3:07 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Thought that wasn't allowed against Baylor
You better not dance either…not even a cha-cha
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
get up to date
they changed it! 10 WHOLE YEARS ago! Baylor is moving out of the dark ages. I hear they’ll stop stoning teh gayz and resort to just shunning them any day now.
Nope
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bad, bad loss for UConn
Texas only has one really bad loss, at OU. UConn’s loss is about to be in that same category though. Huskies trying hard not to make the tournament—lost their last three now.
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We should have played their girls team
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Starters: Brown(pg)-Bradley-Mason-James-Pittman
Nice to see consistency here.
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Bears: Tweety-LaceUp-Jonesing-Eudohhhh-Lurch
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Good Start!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I"m assuming you all have seen this..
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Get that outta here, boy!
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Passed the ball right into Dexy's ankles. Nice.
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3 Early really helps
Stretch that zone!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Does he ever wear a tie?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yeah, he usually does
Hasn’t in a couple of weeks though. He wore won in our first 17 games, I’m certain.
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come on guys
my parents are texting trash talk from the game (family is generations of Baylor alums). I can’t bear the shame if they beat us twice this year.
AB. Shooting and not thinking.
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Hamilton and Brown
both play too high on defense. They can’t move when they’re stranding straight up.
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This is our best
offensive team but not our best rebounding one. James and Hamilton left staring at each other as Jones gets offensive putback.
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That was on Jordan. Nap time for the frosh.
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9-9, under 16 timeout
James and Bradley hot early. Turnovers limiting Texas offense.
Dunn with a quick seven pts. Really don’t want to see him go off.
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You guys read the SI article on James...
apparently his breakthrough moment with Barnes came when he told coach he didn’t like all the cussing because that was an invitation to fight where he was from.
Interesting article…good read.
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I will take that Short jumper from Gary all day.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Why did they switch the game....what the heck!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
James just picks up first personal. Tweety-bird to the line.
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Makes both. 11-11.
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Why is Notre Dame always preventing us from watching the Horns
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I want my friggin lucky charms back too
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Jordan makes a looong 2. 13-11 horns.
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Was that one of them rhetorical questions
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Tweety misses 3 but Bears get rebound for 2 more. 13-13.
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Horns miss. Bears turnover. Horns ball.
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Wow at Notre Dame
are they better without Harangody? If they hold on, this is their 4th straight win without him. I guess this is the Ewing Theory in action.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:22 PM CST reply actions
yeah I think our whole game plan was based around him
once he went down all our other good scorers got to really shine
Foul on Walton. Dex travels. Turnover. Ugh.
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13 all
Turnover on Hamilton, his second, at least. Then Pittman throws Bear to the floor.
Great.
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That's not basketball. C'mon dex.
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What was the point of that Dex?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Clock was not going...
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Who is this guy calling the game?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I think Barnes is wearing clothes from the Tiger Apology collection
Perhaps getting ready for postgame presser
Sorry, couldn’t help it
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Many interweb points for you.
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thank you, I'm posting at a Sophomore level
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Thank god you are still eligible.
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Its just like the effort is not there.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
CBSSportsline
getting confused with numbers again. Has Dogus Balbay #4 with 3 pts, a rebound, and an assist. Strong start by Dogus.
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I just have to know...
will Lomars be the first of the Hill People to graduate from college?
LOW-MARRRRS
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I was using the Old English 40 spelling
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
In-game stats.
FG% – 70%
3pt% – 100%
FT% – 100%
Nice start for the Horns.
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I have never juggled two threads and two games (one on TV one on the internet) before.
Thank God the first game went to extra innings at Minute Maid.
Do Baylor students dress like refs because...
the only thing they how to blow is a whistle?
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I never realized how pathetic the Bear Pit looks on TV
especially compared to the student section at other schools.
forgot the the "know"
damn it
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
How can Ohio St. be there?
They have the same resume as Texas
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Ohio State played several games without their best player-
accounts for a few of their losses, I believe.
We can't run a zone. Baseline sneak-in no-no.
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Pittman
has no clue right now. Texas playing zone and Dexter lets man sneak behind him. Terrible.
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Bad looking shot Chappy
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
why doesnt Bradley drive to the basket?
is he scared of contact or something?
might be his FT percentage
Can’t believe how much he’s lost his aggression.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Why did you touch that?
It was going in?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Dude, Lomars gave Chappy the "Griner"
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GARY bad mother JOHNSON!
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Great take Gary
Giving us some good minutes early!
He has gotten better and better each game.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Baylor getting good looks against our front line.
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No minutes.
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7 Turnovers in 10 minutes
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
the Bradley, the bradster...
making freethrows
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I think James has 37 rebounds already...stay posted
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DAMO!
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All game
High post is wide open. Lomers can’t do anything against that. Strong, quick move by Damion.
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And one baby
Great drive by James. Didn’t settle for the open J.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
Great Take James
Baylor is playing really soft at the free throw line. Give it to James and Johnson there all game.
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Sweet butt cut Lomers...hope you got a free neck massage with it
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6-6 freethrows. Lovin' it.
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that and not denying the ball to the low post...how many lay ups do they have
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
7 for us.
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Remember when we used average 8 in a game?
Those were the days.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
helps if you have a point guard
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
9 turnovers
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Baylor 28-27, under 8
Turnovers are killing Texas. Our defensive rotations are pretty much non existent too.
If we’re gonna win, defense must get better quickly.
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I'm sure Barnes will fix it at halftime...right after his nap
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
Chapman = Lomers
Your tongue can't repel flavor of that magnitude!!
by UT2001 on Mar 6, 2010 3:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
What style of defense has Baylor been playin last few possessions?
is it a 3-2 zone or something. the corners are wide open yet every is clogging the top of the key
Its almost a 1-2-2
A little different
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Don't hurt'em Hammy
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goes the Dynamite
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
AB continues to settle for somewhat open jumpers
that one wasn’t even close.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:44 PM CST reply actions
Our defense is not.
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Ouch
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I feel pwned
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unlimited mileage?
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Great shot Johnson
Little quick, but it went in.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Crap foul.
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at least he got in front of him...getting tired of the Ole defense
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
um, crap call.
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Baylor is the smartest Bball team we have played
they adjust immediately to every rotation we put in and keep mixing up there defensive schemes
Chappy back in
Where is wingman?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Really????
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
both are not very good
but atleast chapman has shown some offensive production
Not today
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bullshit...he threw a shoulder
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I guess that's why AB doesn't drive
swatted out of bounds into the coaches
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:48 PM CST reply actions
Is Dex in the dog house?
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36-32 Baylor, under 4
This feels like a much bigger deficit than just four.
Baylor doing exactly as they please on offense. Without Gary, we’d be down double digits.
Pittman and James both out the rest of the half with two fouls each. Texas must stay close over final 3+ min of this half.
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If he dishes that to Chappy
he has an easy dunk.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Maybe it's just me, but I can't believe we're only down 4
would be great if the deficit could stay this small going into halftime
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:49 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton's "D" is nonexistant
Barnnes should never match him up one-on-one with a guard – he can’t keep up with speed players – he needs to be guarding bigger guys, he can jump and stay with slower big men
Pts off turnovers difference in game.
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Are the Baylor Line shirts dri-fit?
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just responded to a trash-talking text from my dad
with something about our 100% FTs. His response? “That is how tx stays in games. Helpful officiating.” Ugh.
What?
Care to explain a little more?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
he was yelling at JH from the sideline and standing up looking mad
haven’t seen much of that all year
Decent D by Chaps
but Udoh could’ve easily made that
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:52 PM CST reply actions
quick. espn360.
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Gary Johnson!!
I love him!!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
GJ wit a duece
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When in doubt, just feed Gary
holy crap, what a game
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:53 PM CST reply actions
Johnson playing much bigger than his size, very impressive
38-34 BU ball timeout.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:54 PM CST reply actions
Look at Damion and Dex
Both talking to a younger player.
Love that leadership.
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Chappy with the oppressive D
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Sign says Udoh is Pittman's nightmare?
didn’t Udoh have a horrible game against us until OT the last time.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:55 PM CST reply actions
no love for Chap on that flop.
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Offensive?
That was not a good call
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Travel?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Nice boxing out Chapman
fucking turnover. Could’ve made it a 2 pt game. Back to 6.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions
8 point game.
all because of turnovers. Total lack of composure
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions
No foul? WTF?
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No foul on that???
Wow, clearly got some arm on that.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Bad finish all around.
Texas turnovers continue, refs swallow their whistles, and Baylor gets out in transition.
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I would like to see a replay of that last mintue
And that Dunk by Acey, I thought he took an extra step.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We just saw it. 3 step dunkaroo. That's what got Rick hot under the collar.
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Text from dad:
“No one can call a travel on a dunk that good. NCAA rule.” If I weren’t 1100 miles away I’d smack him with a Bevo present.
Text to Dad: Right. Acey-Duecy-Threesie Stepsies
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Baylor up 42-34 at half
Sadly, it could be worse.
To win, no more turnovers, keep Carter and Dunn out of the lane, and defend the paint.
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And get ANYTHING out of Pittman
he has 1 block, 1 turnover, and 2 fouls, and NOTHING else. Not a single rebound or a shot attempt.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
I've always enjoyed Betty's Brownies
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
That's old school.
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Can someone explain why good college athletes would play Bball at Baylor
I am serious. I would love an explanation of how Baylor gets these guys to come play there.
Nightlife on the Brazos.
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Pretty good educational opportunity. Nice facilities. Free ride.
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All of those things.
Plus 90 miles from both Austin and Dallas, 3 hours to Houston and San Antonio. Low cost of living and no traffic. Pretty campus. And believe it or not there are actually a few fun things to do around town. I lived in Waco for the first 18 years of my life and another year post-UT pre-law school. It’s not near as bad as we Longhorns make it out to be.
Why don't you write someone on the team and ask, why would we know?
Seriously? Any former Baylor Bear basketball players here? Seriously?
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I'd rather find out where I can find some beer flavored bubble gum
Seriously
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Just once, can you just let it go?
I'll never forget ol' what's-his-name.
Waco Cult-ivates young minds
It’s all I got.
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
Shout out Greenspoint
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
Biggest issue I have with the first half is Chap getting all those minutes.
When we are getting RAPED by Baylor’s points in the paint, I think you have to go with the more defensive presence is Wangmene vs. Chap, especially when Chap has zero lateral movement. That lack of lateral movement kills us against a team with athletic bigs. Plus, I feel like Lexi has played a bit better the last game or two.
2nd half prediction, we play better D
but still lose as Baylor heats up from 3-pt line.
Halftime Thoughts
Nothing has changed (but who really expected it to?). Pittman – terrible! Hamilton regresses to old, bad habits and still can’t cover anyone with any kind of quickness. Johnson has been great and James is playing well but in foul trouble. Brown is up and down as always. Bradley is playing well but is afraid to assert to go full-tilt to the bucket – where is the “UPS” he showed in winning the Slam Dunk? Mason – invisible. Terrible coaching – tons of wide open spaces for Baylor to exploit – poor match-ups when playing man, no cohesion in zone defense. And we had to play Chapman – that pretty much says it all for the first half IMO.
AB playing well?
he’s shooting 20% from the field and has 2 of our turnovers. Of our freshmen, he might be the most disappointing. I expected so much more out of him based on the #1 recruiting ranking and the overall hype surrounding him.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
I think that will change when someone finally tells him this team belongs to him
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Scott Drew is Sure
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Finally a ref who will call a slap on the arm
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If Lomars keeps punking Dexter, I'm going to write a strongly worded letter
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Pittman finally on the boards
ran 94 feet to get that one
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:17 PM CST reply actions
Just too hard to get Pittman the ball
makes you wonder if not worrying about feeding Pittman next year makes the team better on offense.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
My kingdom for a Point Guard
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Need a beer wench too
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
Bradley in Italian is Frustrato
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I really hope so
This is getting frustrating!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
yes, if we leave now, we can beat traffic
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
We'll bring to within 3, Hamilton will miss a 3...
and they’ll go on to beat us by 20 to complete the stomping of our hearts.
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49-40 Baylor, under 16
Gary to the line after the break.
Frustrating game. Baylor still having its way against the Texas D, Bradley and Brown not playing smart, and Pittman largely invisible.
--AW--
Nope, I think it's Body Shaper
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
This game could be real ugly if Carter could hit his open shots
He’s 3-11 and missed all 5 of his threes.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Texas still a perfect 8-8 from the line!
Johnson already approaching his career high.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:25 PM CST reply actions
Well, we fixed the Freethrow problem...
no if we could just find a remedy for the playing like dog shit thing
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Johnson is everywhere, literally
gets Lomers his 4th foul
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:26 PM CST reply actions
Get your meat hooks off him Lomers
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Did yall see that blonde in the stands?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
haha
She had blonde hair and looked really nice.
Did not see her face though.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yeah, he must work out
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
long blonde straightened hair? lots of thick makeup?
That’s a Baylor girl. Dime a dozen there. Husband hunters.
Lomers 0pts 4 fouls
and not a Longhorn backup post….awesome
umm, Baylor
ever heard of “Thou shalt not steal?” Can you try to abide by that for us during this game? Kthx.
So, GJ was coming off the bench the whole year
Kind of telling for our season.
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Wow, just wow...and this is the 31st game of the season
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Ugh!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Baylor playing well
have to hand it to them, this is what happens when most of your players stick around 3-4 years
At least our players are living their NBA dreams...I told myself I wasn't gonna cry, there I go
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
We need to put AB and JH in the corners
Baylor is leaving the corners wide open in this D. You have to hit a few 3s from the baseline to pull their defenders out and open up the driving lanees. Who am I kidding though.
He looked mad!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Only with our high fashion sense
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Pre-med?
Really?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Dunk after dunk
If we lose, I believe we play Baylor again in the 2nd round of the tournament assuming we beat Iowa St.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:35 PM CST reply actions
Down 13, 59-46, under 12
This one has really slipped away. Tough to get stops when Baylor is dunking every other possession.
--AW--
I love how refs always start calling fouls only after it gets out of hand
friggin’ d-bags
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I love our baseball team...
But basketball > baseball for me. Even if it makes me frustrated most of the time.
by TheElusiveShadow on Mar 6, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
Good suggestion
But I’m starting to think I’d rather watch the 06 Rose Bowl than any future 09 Texas basketball games.
It Ain't Easy, But It's Worth It.
Why is it on an Astros site
Stros shut out the Braves 3-0 btw
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
I think it's time to break out
The Hot Tub Time Machine
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Baylor looks much better than last game.
Last game I thought we sucked and Baylor just sucked a bit less. this game we’re getting outclased.
Quincy Acy is shooting 8-10 from the field
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:36 PM CST reply actions
and he has 8 dunks
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
7-7
From Dunk range.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
GJ, you're my only friend today
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Does Dexter have smallish hands
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Yeah, my dad called him because he thought he could inspire me to get smarter at b-ball
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
Spin-lob just killed us`
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Dig the Quincy Groupie
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Still 10 minutes to go
any kind of a run and we’re in it
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:40 PM CST reply actions
Instead Gary misses and Carter hits a 3
lead is expanding
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
That ref can't see.
I guess he has an excuse.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Probably the glare off the other ref's head
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
Hammy makes a three
and yet, we looked totally lost on offense with Mason handling it
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:44 PM CST reply actions
Wangmene in the dog house?
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When was the last time we made a jump shot
before Hamilton just made that?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Get me Britney Griner
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
Refs missed that the clock kept running after they called a foul.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Is that Blue sitting behind the scorer's table next to Barnes...you're by boy, Blue
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Still down 13 pts, under 8 min timeout
Would take a miraculous turnaround to get back in this one.
--AW--
So you're saying there's a chance
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
I hear ya
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
He's puttin out the vibe today
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, that "blonde" - hope she's at the lock in tonight
Gonna show her my flesh light….
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Sorry, Dime
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
If you'd told me that we should FTs this well and lose
i would be shocked…and then James misses gosh
9 point game!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Tie goes to the exclamation point?
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
Tweety...rocking the Fresh Prince of Bellaire Season 2 Fade
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Good job ESPN not showing the Hamilton 3
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions
Like when they switched to the end of the Notre Dame game.
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Poppy
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Well, the dressing does go good on fruit
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
probably the Bad Seed
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Can i just go on the record and say i hate the mid range jumper
it’s old school, but damn it’s inefficient…3s and layups…that’s all i want us to shoot
Kinda disagree
it’s pretty deadly as far as being able to develop that skill. Sure helped Johnson. Midrange game allows guys like Jordan and Kobe to stay in their prime longer even after their athleticism starts to decrease over the years.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
still 1-0 UH
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Stroking it from the charity stripe...that's good give
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High percentage shot from Temple, Hammy
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That works, thought I was thinking south of Belton
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
You mean the town?
That’s north of Belton. I’ve pretty much got every exit from Waco to UT along 35 memorized, sadly.
I am very impressed with Baylor's relentless basket attack.
I bet they match up very well with Kansas State.
I'm telling you, small hands, he lost weight there too
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Lomers embarrasses Pittman
15 point game under 4:30. It’s pretty much over.
Pittman is who should’ve been benched, not J’Covan.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 4:59 PM CST reply actions
I'd like to see her on her knees...at church tomorrow
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I should get an eyeroll and a drumroll for that one
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you very much...don't forget to tip your cow
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
Have you ever noticed how hot your laptop gets while actually on your lap...
I think I’m sterile
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It gets pretty bad...
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That is why the call them "notebooks" now
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
what happened to Avery Bradley?
he just disappeared
I guess to help this curb stomping situation we're receiving
I should post this.
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That does not help
Depresses me even more because its not football season.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Baylor is just a lot better
That is all there is to it.
This is very depressing.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
It's tough to be the bigger fan.
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
We are horrible.
"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
Wiggo, what are our chances of winning...
Just tell it to me straight, I’ve come a long way.
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3% Chance
100% of the time?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Thank goodness I wore Sex Panther Cologne today
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
there you go Bradley, don't get posterized...you've got your rep to think about
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Two for the price of one...that's good ROI
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I'm guessing this game kills our Pomeroy defensive efficiency
shouldn’t be top 15 after this.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST reply actions
Baylor is not just winning
They are running it up.
Bob Stoops like.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Well Pat Riley is in the house
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
Texas Basketball Team
UT men basketball sucks! Coach Barnes coaching REALLY SUCKS! There are only 2-3 kids on the team that are deserving of a scholarship to Texas. Why isn’t Rick Barnes recruiting the BEST talent in Texas. After all we are TEXAS! How many more years will Barnes have to get UT basketball to the level of UT Football?
You have a lot to learn young one.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
You're a GENIUS!
Did you hear the sky was falling too?….
by SneezyBeltran on Mar 6, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
cool post
Barnes actually is a fabulous recruiter. But unlike football, Barnes’ players have the right to leave for the pros after 1 or 2 years. Result? Years like these. Relying on freshmen to carry the high expectations. The only veterans on the team are decent role players. Injuries have also ruined the great depth we once had.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
I'm happy for Lomers, he might get to second base tonight...
over the sweater though
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He wears Sex Panther too
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
We will finally be knocked out of the AP Top 25...it took all year, but we finally did it
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Now we can start winning again.
It was tough getting here, I am glad its over.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
It would be cool if Scott Drew put his tie around his forehead Rambo style
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Wednesday at 8:30 PM
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I hope we break wind
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by 54b on Mar 6, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
I hope we win.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Baylor...was that their best performance of the season?
They looked very good today. They are better than us right now. The only 2 teams I think are absolutely better than us in the Big 12 are Kansas and maybe Baylor. KU is only the team I think can beat us with less than their best effort.
so if we can beat Iowa St....
we get a baylor rematch and a chance to end their 3 game winning streak against us……hey, it would only be fitting after they ended their losing streak against us in the big 12 tourney last year.
not counting on it though….we’re in the 7-9 seed mode for the big dance.
Lack of depth killing us
Bradley had a horrible game and yet had to play 36 minutes! No Ward and Balbay hurts badly.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions
So to win the Big 12 tourney we have
Beat Iowa St., Baylor, K-state, and Kansas.
That would be a nice tourney booster.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
We should probably worry about Iowa St. first
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
So to get rid of my $100K in law school debt right now I have to
win the lottery and find a million dollar job in this dying industrial town. No sweat.
Wow
You are really optimistic.
I like it.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Of the seniors, Pittman, James, Mason. only one is good enough to have a chance of making it in the Pro’s. That is James. The other two should not have even gotten a scholarship in Basketball to Texas. I agreed we did lose kids to the Pros early that is why we need to recruit the TOP players. Our team should consist of every year, the top 10-12 players. not just a handful of top basketball players.
not that easy to get the best players
look at North Carolina and UCLA this year.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
Just realized Lucas didn't play at all
was he injured?
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST reply actions
Wow your right
He could have gone in for Bradley a little.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He had a turnover last game
And you don’t farking turn the ball over on a Barnes team.
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What does the 2010-2011 recruiting class look like? is a there at least one maybe two Kevin Durant’s in the class?
There is no such thing as two Kevin Durants.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
what a utter nose dive
from 17-0 to splat. Never though I would see Texas finish under Baylor for Basketball and get swept doing it. In Texas’ recent road loses, I think all were by more then 10 points. I hope Barnes and Co. can figure something out for the Big XII tourney and NCAA. Did Baylor’s home crowd storm the court? I would not put it past them to embarass themselves in such a fashon. They did storm the field the last time they beat Texas in Football the year Texas finished below .500 in conference play.
by Ryan2907 on Mar 6, 2010 5:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
difference between being unhappy with aspects of team's play
and coming in to a thread of reasonable rational people and saying “ZOMG WERE TEH WORST TEAM IN TEH HISTORY OF BASKETBALL EVAR ZOMG ZOMG!!!!”
you'd probably get more responses if you toned it down a bit
That’s why no one is taking you seriously. People come in and do this on the game thread whenever we lose in any sport.
well, it's addressed to you, if that helps
and hopefully you’ve seen Office Space and get the reference
I don't mean it like I would if I actually said that in person
STFU is just thrown around casually on the internet a lot in a not too serious way. I wouldn’t actually say what it stands for to another Longhorn. No offense, I hope.
the team
I still think Texas is a good team. 9-7 in the best conference in the NCAA. The young players are just not pulling through. I still think the make the tournament with their first 17 games, but need a good win vs the round 1 opponent.
by Ryan2907 on Mar 6, 2010 5:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yeah
I like Barnes and don’t know how much is to blame on him. Injuries didn’t help but I thought we had good dept and players. It’s like they arn’t playing together. Makes me wonder if there’s a lockeroom issue with the “team.” I am very disappointed in what has transpired since game 18+. I like the Picard face palm pic. It’s exactly my feeling.
by Ryan2907 on Mar 6, 2010 5:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Next year
Unless we get some great recruits, next year’s team won’t crack the top 25!
I see, Hamilton, Johnson, JCovan Brown as the only very good players coming back next year. What player(s) will be the starting center next year, Wangneme, Chapman, Hill? If that’s all we have we are in trouble!
Huh. Iowa State winning @ Kansas St 42-33
and we’re playing them next. Yikes.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 6, 2010 6:02 PM CST reply actions
Coaching
I wonder if Barnes will be on the “hot seat” at the start of next year depending on how the team does in the Big XII and NCAA. If next year conference play is simular then the last two, is there a head coaching position opening up in basketball at Texa?
by Ryan2907 on Mar 6, 2010 6:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
do you think there are many better options Dodds would be willing to spend money on?
Honest question. Football still is our #1 priority – I don’t know if he’d be willing to pay the money it would take for, say, a Calhoun or Calipari caliber of coach, especially after the heat athletics took for giving Mack a multimillion dollar raise last fall.
not to mention we have to use the revenue from football
to support all our other sports (except, I think, basketball) that lose money every season
Ideally yes
But realistically we have to make budget decisions. Do we throw more money at football (salaries, facilities, etc.) or do we shift some of that away for a new bball coach? Can we shift enough away from football to get a top-tier prestigious coach for bball and still keep our football program dominant? Football is our biggest moneymaker.
It sounds like you were saying something along the lines of "Look at that endowment - UT has more than enough to spend on Mack."
So I misunderstood you a little (people frequently make the argument I thought you made so I assumed that’s what you were saying). But athletic profits still have little to do with the endowment. UT Athletics and UT are separate entities. Athletics gives about 1% of its profits each year to the university (which is pretty standard among universities who make a profit on their athletics, except for Notre Dame, whose athletic department gives the university about 20% of its annual income). An endowment is basically just the sum of the values of all the university’s investments.
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