Open GameDay Thread: #8 Texas at #1 UCLA

KU and Nebraska won today; Ags and Colorado lost, all to Pac 10 opponents.  Not that I care about  Big XII pride so long as the Horns win!

just take someone off the dribble?  jesus...

it hits him in the hands and bounces to the other team
argh

From James to Mason for the 3

Nice to see Mason hit his first jumper

Quicker than Love and just drew a foul. Love it.

Stuck at work...ugh.

Please post with detail!

Push it.

Gotta make sure we limit their transition points, make 'em earn it in the half court, where they struggle. They've settle for three 25 footers already.

we may run them into the ground. mason missed that layup but looks great on the drive.

It's showing on Comcast Sportsnetwork in Philly if anyone is looking for it and doesn't have the sports tier.  HD to boot.

Atchley is a just a different man this year.  This is only the second time I've seen him, but man, the difference is palpable.  He seems to be playing with so much more confidence.  I don't want to be hyperbolic, but this is amazing, and good to see.  Great fast start by Texas.

What the hell happened in the 2nd half? I only got to see the beginning of the 1st half and it was total Aggie domination. Making most of their shots and great defense.

Then I check the final score and see that they give up 50 points in the 2nd half?

I'm going to guess this is more about Arizona being really good.

got held all the way down the floor.

What a powerful drive.  That was spectacular.

God UCLA is absurdly violent. Glad the refs are calling it.

excellent put back + the foul

He moved under him as he went up for the lay-up

Now I'm still at work, but I'm listening to Mr. Way on the radio.  Sounds exciting.

Terrible charging call on DJ. Augustin is the one player we cannot afford to have in foul trouble.

UCLA getting decent outside looks but not making anythying. Texas looks to be in better shape, quicker, and more active on both ends. Good start.

as long as ucla isn't hitting their 3's.

has to finish that one. Got to make them pay for cheating on AJ.

I think more than anything we have to keep the pace up.  Run it any time we can, force UCLA to play faster.  They're out of the comfort zone when that happens.

The only sharp-shooter to really keep an eye on is Collison.  Most of the rest of them aren't spectacular.

what the hell did he do this offseason?

Atchley smasch!

heart stopped there for a second

Need to continue to get good shots.

This is the most intense and high octane I think I've ever seen the Horns play.  If they can keep this up for 40 minutes, I'm confident in our chances.

I'd sit him, go big for a bit, let AJ come back to run in the second half.

why are we so surprised with connor? this is his third year playing in the program. last year he had some brilliant moments and some terrible ones, but you could see him improving. barnes is great at bringing players along. connor has learned his role.

Is imposing themselves on these guys.  Let's hope we're not still the team that gave up huge leads on Kansas twice in a row.  Horns up, baby!

we're rebounding especially well.  That's refreshing.

Justin Mason stopped my heart.

i'm surprised

I can see it already.

And excellent job at Barnes for forcing them to shoot jumpers.

AJ FOR THREE!

Love it.

The assassin strikes!

keep draining the 3's

J-Mase, baby!!!

Please don't pull a Kansas after this dominance!  Continue to destroy!  Destroy!

this team is beautiful.  already.

Texas looks so much quicker right now. Bruins can't stop dribble drive and look horrible on offense.

Couldn't have started better. 26-14.

This team runs at 10,000 RPM.  This is beautiful stuff.  Swarming defense, quick ball movement and aggressive drives towards the bucket.  Man oh man.

Justin Mason gives us a little more than just "glue".

Horns playing with energy and composure on both ends of the court. We look like a much better TEAM than last year.

Doing a great job against the bigger team.  Keep up the pace, baby!

Homie C!

That's just sick.  Enjoy DJ while you can guys.  He aint gonna be around next year.

when he does that. WOW.

mute the game on TV and listen to Craig Way on the radio.

Longhorns are bringing their A game, and so is Way.

POY baby. The dude is amazing.

and then a ticky tack on connor

gotta foul hard on that one. Can't let him go and one

Momentum shifted for a second, there.  Get it back, Texas.

He breaks down the defense on his own by moving effortlessly through the defense.  Just wow.

Can keep dealing with the pressure like that.  They've gotten the ball once, so I'd expect it to continue.

Without question. DJ Augustin.

See if we can't pick up that second foul on Love.

Phenomenal recovery and nice dish. DJ.

Seriously.  He just makes me so happy.

But has an AMAZING steel on the outlet pass. James Fouled at the hoop.

Domination.

Must find an answer for the big guys defensively after the half, though.

Our ball please.  kthx.

No way!

Right there.  Ben Howland can't coach offense,

keep the intensity.

Horns did a nice job pushing the ball early and attacking the rim. Also did a good job on defense forcing the outside jump shot, which is not UCLA's strength, and limiting the touches inside.

Need to keep up the good job on the boards and keep attacking the rim.

Texas really appears to be in much better shape than do the Bruins and have a quickness advantage at every position.

Must continue to out-pace them, and need to get back to being more physical.  I have a feeling our shooting will be off coming in after the break, and we'll need to hold the surge off by getting some rebounds.  Keep it up, Texas, you're beating these guys.

looking like an idiot already. I remember last year all he'd do was bash Barnes and Augustin. Barnes had no idea how to coach, and Augustin was a wild and wreckless PG.

these guys can finish.

the Horns need to keep focused and adjust to whatever Howland switches to in the 2nd half

Texas +6 on the boards. WOW.

Uh.  Conner 3 attempt?  DJ crazy pass?  Guuuuys.....

6-0 run to start the half. Ugly.

6-0 run out of the half. Wish Connor's three had stayed down.

The crowd shots are amusing

a taste of our own medicine.

God, this is looking like those KU games last year.

And there appears to be a lid on our basket.

But not nearly as much as the BCS rankings.  You guys are not going to believe my BCS Breakdown this week.

That said, CALM DOWN AND MAKE A BASKET, TEXAS!

doing a great job staying with AJ as he runs the baseline. I'd almost rather Connor run the baseline and make Love defend side to side.

They're denying DJ, flashing VERY high on the pick. Denying AJ on the perimeter. Need to work the weak side with Damion

shit.

Not good.  And damnit the shooting has gone ice cold.

Abrams is worthless when he's not hitting those 3s

Got shoved from behind.

We were much more effective with the pace quick.

Too many dribbles. Run some sets please.

I haven't heard his name in awhile...

UCLA is 2x more physical but are getting all the whistles.  What the hell?

Also... [long string of expletives]

is going all "Mack Brown" crazy on Mason!

... And UCLA begins to feel sharp stabbings in their abdomens every time they make a shot.  Thug ball, meet devil ball.

and that's why they came back. We had the tempo in the 1st half.

We need to go back to Suns/Warriors ball. Do we have the energy?

and physical play on the preimeter, not at all to our favor.

They put a body on DJ anytime he comes down the court.  Fine, I'll look past the fact that Collison has a hand inside swiping at the ball (and missing) every freaking time.

But that... that was a foul.

And I guess we're giving Connor a breather to save him for the end.

Is the worst angle ever.  I have no idea what's going on.  But it doesn't appear to be good.

that the Horns are still in zone with Love out.

They can't get high enough to deal with his shot. So impressed.

Nationally, everyone thinks about DJ and AJ. If this guy makes this a 3-headed monster, look out.

DJ FOR THREE!

both back in.

Still would like to see more ball movement on offense. We can't expect DJ to create on every possession.

someone's getting #4 in the next 3 minutes.

Throwing elbows at DJ.

Why is the 'C' on UCLA's jersey a different color than all the other letters? Anyone know? Anyone else really care?

AJ finally attacks the basket and finishes strong.

It's time to make the final run, and I emphasize the word run.

May end me.

mastered that jumpshot. Great work by him during the offseason.

i'm convinced my upstairs neighbors are fat
i've never heard anyone walk that hard that consistently
sorry ... i needed to complain to someone other than myself

grab the ball with 2 hands!

That hurts. Don't need to give UCLA easy points, when we're having difficulty getting scores of our own.

We had that rebound. Extra possession for the Bruins.

Maybe.

So cliche but so true.  We need to get points.

And as I say that - DJ airs it.  MOVE OFF THE BALL, PEOPLE!

We allow another 2nd chance basket.

Every time I watch them, their ball movement and offense makes me hate myself.  And yet that grind out these wins.  It just kills me.  It's offensive.

it will be b/c of the lack of offensive execution.

Our def has been decent and we are more than holding our own on the boards. Really thought we'd get killed on the boards.

Got to get good looks, regardless of how physical they are.

THREE!

He needs to ask himself "WWTJD" ?

Excellent timeout call by Barnes.

Ah, James misses open shot.

Who just got undercut?  That was dirty and should have been called.  Dangerous play.

Now we're just missing wide open looks.

No doubt, we should've won this game, though it's not over yet.

Get a good shot, two or three.

would've been huge for this game.

CONNOR FOR THREE!

Pick n' Pop!

1 and 1.

JAMES DUNK!

UCLA MISSES! WE DID IT!

CRAIG WAY IS GOING NUTS!

HOLY CRAP!!!!

WHOOOOOOOOO!  WHOOOOOOOO!   WHOWHOWHOWHOWOOOOOOO!!!!

both coaches. Love on the bench in final minutes. Nice job Ben.

What a shot!!

great way to pull it out guys!!!

Headline of the game:

Damion SHAMES Bruins in LA!

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

#1 team in the country.

Texas nows has nations's best win. Period.

We're freaks from hell! WOOOOOOOO!

Washed the nasty taste of football right out of my mouth.  Great job, HORNS!!

Way to play through the dry spell, Texas. Simply incredible. What's college football?

I am still jittery.  I think I terrified my roommate.  Just holy shit on high.

That was awesome. Open three miss to lose. Damion had a huge game. I love our role players, DJ is always gonna score, but you never know who else is gonna beat you. Tonight, Damion James takes over with jumpers. WOW!  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

was in the 1980's. 1981 I think?

Durant who?

Yes PB, this is by far one of the biggest wins in basketball school history.

Bragging rights for Big XII, and basketball in the state of Texas.

First time to watch the Horns this season and it's like a totally different team from last year.

The defesnse is incredible...the offense runs through the Point Guard again, thank God.

All the players are stepping up instead watching someone else...it's the Ewing Theory incarnate.

Kevin Durrant was great but this is a team.

And Connor...holy crap, when did he grow a pair.

We need a new nickname for him...

Bad Ass Connor
Ice
F-Bomb Connor (did you see him talkin' shit to the UCLA crowd)

Forget football, it's time for round ball.

Big win, fun game to watch.

We just beat the best team in the country...at their place...where they have the best home record.

Could that mean that we are now ... Number One?

Did not see that coming. That's the kind of game where we've been blown out by 15-30 points in previous years. This win was HUGE and will pay HUGE dividends in March

helped UT a lot in this game. What was he thinking in using his last timeout with more than 2 minutes left? I think they could've used that last TO at the end.

His pre-game strategy was garbage, but his halftime adjustments were better. Seems like he and Barnes are the opposite in that way.

we aren't under anyones radar anymore.

we gotta be a team to beat now. since we won this game, who can beat us. Kansas, A&M.

about to interview Connor on KVET

He didn't think they'd play zone as much as they did.

Really impressed with James.

Was also surprised that neither team had a timeout in the last few minutes.

I wonder how many Longhorn fans even knew this game was on tonight, much less saw it.

The Dallas Morning News barely had a couple of paragraphs on it in the paper this morning and the article was burried...maybe the Statesman did a better job, but I would imagine a lot of students are face down in Finals.

And you know everyone else was tuning into the BCS run down.

Oh well, it's way too early in the season to go truly ape shit, but this is definitely one of those wins you put in your back pocket and when it comes time for the comittee to decide what seed in the Dance Texas gets, you whip it out and say...BOOO-YEAAHHH!!!

without Gary. Despite the win, the 2nd half performance was a bit of a disappointment, especially on offense.

How good are we going to be with Gary Johnson? Jesus Christ.

douglas or something

Thanks Coach Barnes! Thanks to give us a drop of sweet note from our remorse football season. You just brought us back to the pride of our school and brought the Longhorns back to the national spotlight not only to beat the #1 team in the nation but (in their house). Proud to be the Longhorns! Hook’em!

But still, Mack needs to fire Greg Davis & remove Duane Akina after Holiday bowl. If he don’t do jack about it, I consider to rally my roommates and some of my classmates to wear a huge sign says "We Want Change" and walk in front of his office until he comes out to let us know what the hell he will do about our sorry football season.

DID NOT PROTECT THEIR HOUSE!

Great Win

2 Huge Points:

1.  We beat the number 1 team in the nation on the road shooting only 36% from three.

2.  We beat the number 1 team without Gary Johnson.

Anybody want to play us at home or on a neutral court with our full squad on an average three point shooting night?