Texas vs Baylor Open Thread
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:01 PM CST
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PrintTEXAS (13-7, 3-4 Big 12) at #6/7 Baylor (18-2, 5-2 Big 12)
Saturday, January 28, 2012 • 12 pm (Central)
Ferrell Center (10,284) • Waco, Texas
TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by CBS. Verne Lundquist (pxp) and Clark Kellogg (analyst) will call the action.
SERIES: Texas leads, 157-79. Last meeting: Texas 60-54 (March 5, 2011; Waco).
Series vs. Baylor
Texas has faced Baylor more times (236 entering Saturday) than any other opponent. In fact, UT’s opening four games in the school’s first year of basketball (1906) came against the Bears (Texas won all four). The only time Texas and Baylor did not meet since 1906 was in 1908, when the Longhorns did not field a team. The Horns have won 51 of the last 62 meetings between the two schools dating back to the 1982-83 season.
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any broadcast on justin.tv?
"I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: "Well, Walt, we took a look at you and you weren’t any good.
- Walt Garrison
Lewis misses open 3 and then BU converts in transition
nice pass by JCB to Chap who gets fouled
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Wild long three by JCB no good, terrible shot
10-4 Baylor now on Acy jumper
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:12 PM CST reply actions
That yellow is hideous.
"A&M is a consummate insider with access to millions, yet they have managed nothing more than generations of mediocrity, and they blame it all on a cow and a television channel." - TCU'90 @ FrogsO'War
I could draw an analogy between the two schools for color choice, NCAA investigations…but I won’t.
"A&M is a consummate insider with access to millions, yet they have managed nothing more than generations of mediocrity, and they blame it all on a cow and a television channel." - TCU'90 @ FrogsO'War
by dimecoverage on Jan 28, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Those shirts are hideous...
What a terrible idea.
Almost as bad as the straw hats for the O-Zone every year.
Blinding.
"A&M is a consummate insider with access to millions, yet they have managed nothing more than generations of mediocrity, and they blame it all on a cow and a television channel." - TCU'90 @ FrogsO'War
by dimecoverage on Jan 28, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
That Bond jumper reminded me of Gary Johnson
Brown to the line to take the lead
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:22 PM CST reply actions
Damn, BU gets a 3 off a loose ball, tough luck
still up 17-16
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:25 PM CST reply actions
Baylor fans seem to be ready to cheer.
You might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later, you dance with the Grim Reaper.
by maverick76904 on Jan 28, 2012 12:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Getting killed on the offensive glass
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Both of Kabongo's fouls have been totally unnecessary
now on the bench
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:29 PM CST reply actions
Brown's 2nd wild three also no good
come on man this is Jordan Hamilton-esque
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:31 PM CST reply actions
Difference in game - 3pt shooting and Off. rebounding
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Game's probably over if Texas can't hit some threes. Baylor is going to lock down in a zone all game
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by junglerules on Jan 28, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Seems like a good game for Gibbs to get some PT
he’s our best three point shooter and it’s not close
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
His not ready for the big stage though
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
**He's
Whoops
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Barnes TO, much needed right there..
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Timeout 25-19
Baylor: 6 offensive boards; Texas: 0 offensive boards
Baylor: 3-5 from three, Texas: 1-7 from three
That’s the game right there.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:34 PM CST reply actions
Brown doesn't turn the ball over and makes excellent passes, his shot will come with time
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
I don't get how this YOUNG Texas squad shoots so well at the line?
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
FT shooting isn't about age or experience
some players can just do it better than others.
We actually weren’t that bad last year either. But Tristan Thompson single-handedly ruined our FT% since he took the most free throws
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
That could be the difference, he did take the majority of the FT's too
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Blame the ankle injury vs. ISU for JCB's struggles
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Horrible shot selection on these 3's. We're not mizzou, we can't make em from everywhere
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Badass play by J'Covan
me thinks he should drive more and stop chucking wild threes
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:44 PM CST reply actions
3 pt play the hard way!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Just tuned in
I’ve been sick and in bed. Sorry for the lack of an open thread — thanks for posting, GFTC.
Can y’all fill me in on what’s happened so far? Looks like foul trouble?
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
Chap with 4 early pts and 2 early fouls. Baylor killing Texas from 3 and on the boards. That will about cover it!
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by junglerules on Jan 28, 2012 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
Sporadic offense against the zone...
…and getting completely out-manned on the glass. Really ugly stretch when Baylor went on a 16-4 run.
Yet, we’re still in it.
the Texas Long 3pt shots are about a step or two too long
step forward THEN shoot
3rd Degree Longhorn
Only major positive on the box score is we're winning the turnover battle 8-2
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
slight advantage from FT line, too
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by junglerules on Jan 28, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Keep this within 5 by half and it can go either way
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Dead legs?
Some of these jumpers arent even close…
Could be all the ugly shirts in the stands, though.
JCB has 3 assists
should really have double that at least
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 12:54 PM CST reply actions
We're a second half team, anyways
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
DAMMIT
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
We just need shots to go our way to pull off the upset and they haven't been.
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Haha same here
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Just poor awareness there-
Clock runs after a make towards the end of the first half. JCB was angry that Lexi didn’t get the ball in to him. Probably doesn’t matter but he wanted to get a shot up at least
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Jaylen Bond at +3 for the half, Holmes at 0. Everyone else below 0, with Lexi at a not so impressive -17 in his 15 minutes
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Someone needs to help Brown on offense
was hoping it could be Kabongo/Lewis/McClellan this year.
Turns out Kabongo plays scared, can’t shoot well and today McClellan/Lewis combined 0-6 from three
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 1:02 PM CST reply actions
One positive is that Baylor does have 4 players with 2 fouls
Foul trouble could be an issue if Texas can stay close and aggressive in attacking the rim. That much harder, though, when BU is in zone and Texas can’t hit enough shots to make them think about going man
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I hate when Alexi and Chapman are on the court together at the same time.
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Nice drive/dish by Kabongo
Jackson called for foul
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 1:16 PM CST reply actions
If only Kabongo could finish
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Holy crap
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Grrr
Give Acy that jumper, Lexi. Back off, move your feet, take away the drive. If they wanna shoot jumpers, great.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
Wish we could fast forward to the second half every game
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Dodged a bullet there
If Jones doesn’t bobble that, Chapman was going to foul him, guaranteed.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
Gibbs sighting
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
If their big guys are gonna hit 17 footers
Not much we can do. Gotta give em that shot.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
What kinda fast break was that? Dammit
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Wow JCB
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
maybe I should leave again
We have be miserable since I got home. Was a 5 pt game
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:31 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I missed the 1st half, too
it seems J’Covan is the only one playing calm. Our players seem frantic and out of control on offense
JCB IS ON FIREEEEE
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
YES!!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
So, so frustrating...
If we lose, the team will get no Selection Committee credit for playing Baylor this tough…
The CBS Graphic Effect is in full effect today…
To that extent...
5 of our 7 losses were by six points or less.
On the other hand, zero of our wins were by less than 6 points…
you mean we will get no credit for ANY of our close games
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:41 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
In other news
Our soon to be new conference member WVU is up 49-47 with 8:00 remaining.
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WOW!!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
way to take the mismatch
And embarrass the big man with the step back 3
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:42 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
way to ignore the moving screen bond was fighting over
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:44 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
would have been over the back but
We put the rebounders were too far under the basket. Stay in position and block someone out!
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:47 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Texas games are always must see basketball!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Why do we have to keep listening to Scott Drew cheerlead?
Does he actually do any coaching? Never mind. I already know the answer to that.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
F THE REFS
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
DAMMIT!!!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
this is what happens when the refs
Call bs on one end and blow 3 fouls in the other. 6 point swing
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:52 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
REFs
Just give a little help in a close game = HUGE HELP
don't help either team
Just call it right
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:53 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I hope Miller also goes pro, quietly has had an outstanding game for Baylor
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 1:52 PM CST reply actions
Keepin it close!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Timeout, 3 point game
Barring a complete collapse later in the season, this win could single-handedly take us out of the bubble
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 1:55 PM CST reply actions
Feed JCB the ball from here on out. Let him work it!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
11-6 in fouls
No impact on the game at all
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:56 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Except for the fact
That half the team is about to foul out
by HookemHouston on Jan 28, 2012 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
KABONGO!!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
big time players make big time plays
that a boy Myck
by Texastriplecrown on Jan 28, 2012 1:58 PM CST reply actions
if it was tipped it would not have been an air ball
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 1:58 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
DANGIT! Could have been huge right there
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
when they are allowed to over the back
They should
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:02 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Kabongo has been playing with 4 fouls for awhile
refs have the ability to ruin the game for us on any defensive possession
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:00 PM CST reply actions
We are 1 Tristan Thompson away from being a top tier team.
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Kabongo, Chapman, Holmes, Bond all with 4 fouls
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:01 PM CST reply actions
If more than one fouls out we are in big trouble
Or if we lose myck we’re screwed.
by HookemHouston on Jan 28, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
have they called bu for an over the back all day
I seen a half dozen since I got home
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:01 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
JCB TIES IT!1
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
WVU got the royal ref screw on missed basket interference
Lose 63-61 in final seconds.
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Well Fuck
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
that was a foul
But why no call same thing on other end?????
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:05 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Absolutely
This team continues to compete. Hope they break through for a win one of these games. So so close.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
Texas always plays with effort, just wish they could get some break going their way
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
JCB and Myck
seem to be only clutch players. Someone else step up
Ahh crap
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
and yet I say it again
This happens both ways but 16-7
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:08 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
touch foul
Trying to get both teams in the double bonus so it looks better for the refs
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:10 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
JCB can do it all
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Damn
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Bu calls TO
While the ball is loose. Way to go stripes
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:12 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
It's beyond frustrating to see a young team fight so hard and not catch any breaks
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
I guess coaches are allowed to call timeout then
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:13 PM CST reply actions
yep but the ball was already on the floor
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:13 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
What the hell Baylor?
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Brown needs to find the open man there
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
refs
It feels like college bball is being ruined by incompetent refs. Why do some of these games appear to be so one sided…sorry guess i’m still a little hurt over last years tourney, but man we cannot get any calls to go our way!!! Very frustrating to watch over and over.
by oldandburntorange on Jan 28, 2012 2:14 PM CST reply actions
Baylor: 24 made free throws. Texas: 20 attempts. Therein lies the game.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Shoulda shot a 3 there
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
I love how it's a close, good game
and yet the freaking announcers are laughing, making jokes etc. Pissing me off
If they were laughing at Baylor, that's a different story
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
these days
Yes. Sad state of the game
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:17 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ha ha...in college, it's probably pretty good....But excellent might be a stretch
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Where's AJ Abrams when you need him?
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Come on guys, just play for 30 seconds like your ass is on fire!!
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
OMG!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Kabongo leaning forward during his free throws, gotta get that corrected
can’t believe free throws are going to cost us this game
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:18 PM CST reply actions
FT's always seem to cost us...
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Not wise, but with this little time left in the game, you have to foul who you can
On Twitter @bilski2000
Well fuck. Brown forcing a SHOT AGAIN!!!!!
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Brown did the same thing against Kansas
"If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas."
-- Ricky Williams
Not a great shot but I can't blame him for ripping it
Dude’s been on fire, and gave us a chance with an offensive rebound to get a second attempt.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
These guys don't know how to win yet. Dumb cliche...but it sure looks like the truth here.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Another heartbreaker
Proud of the way we competed. Hope these kids can break through soon.
76-37-5. Now GTFO.
just call us Hudini's shackles
We let everyone escape.
by RQ on Jan 28, 2012 2:22 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Are you freaking kidding me
i am sick of losing thses close games to good teams, the tourny selection people aren’t going to give a damn
The CBS Graphic Effect...
Unless we can knock off BU/MU/KU, our resume will look something like:
TEXAS LONGHORNS
Record: 20-11
RPI: 50
SOS: 30
Vs RPI Top-50: 2-8
Key Wins: Temple, K-State
And that’s the best case scenario, unless we knock one of them off…
The way we scrap, gonna be a tough NIT out.
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I think we can play with anyone at this point
we just need 2 big wins and we’re in the dance
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't disagree with you- I think the strength of the Big 12 really helps in a year like this.
But that’s why i think the Mizzou game is so crucial- I think it’s a matchup that is ok for us. It’s at home, and they are a highly ranked team. If we can win that one, and maybe find another good win out there (BU or K State at home?), then I think we’ll sneak in. This is assuming we take care of business vs. the Tech and OU’s of the conference. (I think 9-9 could get us in this year.)
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At home
I think we can beat either bu or ksu
by HookemHouston on Jan 28, 2012 2:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
76-71
Brown carried us once again but not completely happy with shot selection. Counted at least 5 ridiculous three point attempts – only one of them went in. Kabongo really stepped up the 2nd half. If he’s actually making shots, I’d like to see him take more. REALLY needs to improve his foul shot though. We missed 10 free throws and lost by 5 points.
Kabongo had a good game but the other freshmen gave us very little contribution. 7-25 combined shooting for McClellan, Lewis, Bond, Holmes, Gibbs. These guys will need to grow, but unfortunately JCB’s shot chucking is stunting their growth. Can’t tell Brown to stop shooting because he’s clearly our best player.
I would call this a sexy road loss. Too bad the NCAA committee doesn’t care about sexy losses.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:26 PM CST reply actions
The guy shot 11-22 from the floor
I understand it can be seen as shot chucking, but he was on fire in the game. Barnes’ offense stunts their growth more than anything. We don’t run an offense for long stretches of time, and can’t rely on anyone but Brown to score. McClellan got all of 4 shots, he got 0 in then 2nd half of KU. We also missed FT’s yet again, which I guess is part of our offense like its a part of Kstate’s.
Sexy road losses help a bit, helped Maryland make the tourney 08-09. They finished 7-9 in the ACC, but did knock off #1 UNC at home. If we beat Mizzou or Baylor we should be fine
"There's more to it than just winning games" - Rick Barnes
Watching MIZZOU-Tech game- announcers discussing DGB.... Tech only down 7 now
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Out of curiosity, I checked a 2012 NBA mock draft
http://nbadraft.net/2012mock_draft
- Kabongo drafted in 1st round (22nd pick)
- Brown, Chapman, Wangmene all undrafted
…you’re kidding me, right? Maybe this is because they expect Brown to stay for his senior year. I’m thinking Chapman could possibly find himself in the 2nd round. Has a nice stroke at the line and from midrange and can play some defense/rebound.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:36 PM CST reply actions
Chapman's biggest issue will be his defense in the NBA, most notably his lack of lateral movement
I think it’s improved, but most bigs will be able to spin by him or even face him up and drive by him on a consistent basis. I think it’s part of the reason he’s so often in foul trouble.
I am intrigued to see if JCB gets drafted whenever he does come out. i could see him as a good sparkplug coming off the bench.
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Nope, Texas still can’t close. Now 0-6 in games decided by six points or fewer.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 2:46 PM CST reply actions
The losses against Oregon State and NC State...
…were obnoxious at the time, and they feel worse in hindsight.
The NC State game was a real killer.
Glad to see J'Covan back
Chappys foul trouble killed us. And our FT shooting did us in ( typical of a Rick Barnes team).
Kabongo looked good stroking it from the field but needs to hit more from the line. J’Covan missing the front end of a one and one was huge, and our 1-13 from 3 in the first half killed us.
I’m feeling good about playing baylor here and Mizzou on Monday assuming J’Covan can make it through the game. Its so frustrating to watch his KD like efforts go to waste, if only he had 1 consistent player around him. He is great getting us even with teams or helping us come back but uses up all his shots in the comeback process and just loses it at the end. So glad he’s on our team though, maybe next year we’ll have enough to win in spite of ole rick?
"There's more to it than just winning games" - Rick Barnes
Unlike us, Iowa State closing the deal in a big game
Up 8 on #5 Kansas under a minute
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 3:07 PM CST reply actions
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Sounds incredibly coachable MT @mikefinger Brown on whether his last shot was good 1: “Coach said it wasn’t, but he didn’t see what I saw.”
by goingforthecorner on Jan 28, 2012 3:41 PM CST reply actions
I think we get in
But BARELY and probably as a result of past tourney success and name recognition etc…
We need to either beat BU or Mizzou to get that signature win though
by jtdoes on Jan 28, 2012 4:50 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Tourney success?
We’ve been eliminated week 1 4 of the past 5 years. I think we can get in if we can beat Mizzou or Baylor at home. I think name will help but not the reason why. The win vs temple will also help
Doesn’t matter if we make it in, we’ll lose right away if we don’t have a cast around J’Covan. Brown is a great player in leading us back in these games, but he’s being forced to take every shot. We need McClellan to take more than 4 shot, and take some pressure off J’Covan
"There's more to it than just winning games" - Rick Barnes
Back from the game ...
The tennis-ball-green shirts were even annoying in the arena.
The home crowd was OK, but not all that on fire. Most annoying, though, is the extremely low basketball IQ in that arena. Guess that’s what happens when your team sux for decades, and then has a year or two of success. The fair-weather fans come out in droves. The major booing, wanting a whistle for an alleged over-and-back on an in-bounds pass, was flat-out embarrassing.
Fewest Texas fans I’ve seen at this particular game in a long time. Glad we gave ’em a run at the end.
Hook ’em.
Watch out, I bite.
by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Jan 28, 2012 5:51 PM CST reply actions
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