Kansas Open Thread
by The General on Feb 8, 2010 7:31 PM CST
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PrintIf we can stop Luke Axtell, we might have a chance.
By the way, Gary Johnson to get the start over Justin Mason per Craig Way on the pregame.
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Ha ha. That’s the best “if we can stop….” yet. Well played.
I need y’all to paint the picture for me tonight. I’m at my friends house and this fag is watching The Jack Bauer Hour at 8. I can’t complain too much as I’m drinking his gin and about to eat chops but you’d expect more out of a UT grad.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 7:39 PM CST reply actions
Power Hour. The Jack Bauer Power Hour. Now he’s happy. Fucking sit-coms.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions
Magnus, I didn’t pick you for one to let yourself be limpwristbitchslapped like that.
by texastough on Feb 8, 2010 7:42 PM CST reply actions
Please don’t incite me.
Forgot this fool has a man-cave. I’ll be watching. Feel free to type your thoughts in the most non-descriptive manner.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 7:45 PM CST reply actions
Wow…Magnus, that must be some pretty good gin. Are you eating the chops off of his naked wife?
by uthookem on Feb 8, 2010 7:46 PM CST reply actions
Magnus, a true UT grad would make like a banana and split for the closest sports bar. Jack Bauer’s a cool guy, but unless Elisha Cuthbert is going to walk around nakeder than the day she was born, there ain’t no reason to pick a jumped the shark tv show over your jumped the shark basketball team.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 7:48 PM CST reply actions
Alright fellas, I’m now sequestering myself in the man-cave with the naked wife and gin. I’m actually hoping these chops are pretty thin so he can just slide them under the door when they’re ready.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 7:52 PM CST reply actions
If we play like we have been, The Jack Bauer Power Hour is going to look pretty good.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 7:56 PM CST reply actions
Good win for Nova if they can hold on. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t stand Big East basketball, even if they have 4 teams in the top 10. Give me Duke-Carolina, give me white guys from Indiana and Iowa, give me little guys like mini’s like Nate Robinson. Somehow Bob Huggins is to blame for all this.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 7:57 PM CST reply actions
Since tip isn’t quite ready. I’m going to live blog the JBPH. I’ve never seen this show but I understand the premise is each show represents one hour of the day. Seems like it would be a real boring 8 week stretch when he’s getting some shut eye. What would constitute a good episode during this stretch? He gets up to take a leak?
He just capped a fool in the chest. We could use him on our team. Good accuracy from close range is one thing we’re definitely missing.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 7:58 PM CST reply actions
Naturally as I submit that, WVU gets an And 1 on a 3. Down 5 with 2 to play. ESPN360 is a likely possibility.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 7:58 PM CST reply actions
Loved watching Nate Rob play although I kind of like UW. They have another scoring midget in Isaiah Thomas. Not the Florida Atlantic coach.
Big East ball was fun to watch in the Ray Allen/Iverson days.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 8:00 PM CST reply actions
Kevin Jones almost airmailed a FT but Ebanks got the putback. Down 7 with 43 secs left. WVU has one more timeout. ESPN360 still in standby.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 8:03 PM CST reply actions
Again, why don’t Big East games start at 6:45? It took three minutes to play 11 seconds (as I type, another foul is called).
by radiosilence on Feb 8, 2010 8:04 PM CST reply actions
Yep. That was a totally clutch stroke with the Luke Axtell reference. Nice. Maybe that’s the karmic shift we’ve been looking for.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 8:06 PM CST reply actions
I’m convinced that ESPN does this shit on purpose to drive hits to ESPN360.com
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:06 PM CST reply actions
GJ just drew a foul on 360. That probably happened a minute ago in real time.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 8:09 PM CST reply actions
Huge early foul on Aldrich. Rick cites that he subbed Gary because Mason was being sagged off of. No shit rick.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:09 PM CST reply actions
3 for X early. Bad news if he’s hot. Good news if he goes into Jordan Hamilton mode and still cold.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 8:10 PM CST reply actions
What the hell was wrong with Luke? Some people said he had AIDS and others said he was exposed to nuclear chemicals. That guy sucked.
by FrankMartinsTemper on Feb 8, 2010 8:13 PM CST reply actions
Pittman plays 3 and a half minutes before getting a break.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 8:14 PM CST reply actions
The Morris Twins always play well in states where you can carry your weapons in a holster.
by FrankMartinsTemper on Feb 8, 2010 8:14 PM CST reply actions
Why do we show so aggressively on screens 35 ft from the basket?
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions
Luke lives with a woman who is my best friend’s co-worker (she and Luke were sweethearts at Westlake). Says he’s very chill, living out a normal life in Hutto.
by sizzlechest on Feb 8, 2010 8:19 PM CST reply actions
Showing 35 ft with a 240 pound statue from Cameroon no less…
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:20 PM CST reply actions
I like the starting lineup change, although I’m not sure how Gary Johnson really keeps people from sagging off. I mean, he’s not a deep threat. If anything, it would seem to make the lane more crowded.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:20 PM CST reply actions
Dirty, gritty stuff under the hoop from Damion.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:22 PM CST reply actions
Steve, at least Gary can threaten the other block or high post while Damion James floats on the perimeter. Net net it helps a lot and we don’t sacrifice defense.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:23 PM CST reply actions
Does Kansas just grow goofy sharpshooting white dudes in a lab somewhere? Where do they find these boners?
Dex just looks fat slow and soft next to Ostertag v.2 , kinda exposes the kid. He really needs a big game tonight.
by FrankMartinsTemper on Feb 8, 2010 8:24 PM CST reply actions
Horseshit call on Damion. Bailing out a 6-4 guard on the board.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions
Gary can hit the 15 ft jumper. Mason’s comfort zone is 15 inches.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:26 PM CST reply actions
Not picking on the guy, but when did Dex grow that gut?? That was not there in November, maybe it was just the TV angle, but he looks really out of shape.
by FrankMartinsTemper on Feb 8, 2010 8:26 PM CST reply actions
Dex is outplaying Aldrich head to head so far.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:26 PM CST reply actions
I’ve lost count of how many times we have gotten a TO, but not made the other team pay for their mistake. And how many times the ball has gone OB off our players trying to make rebounds.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 8:27 PM CST reply actions
Giving Kansas too many second chance points off of bumbled rebounds.
That last turnover on our baseline looked like a failed Globetrotters skit.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:27 PM CST reply actions
Right, I get that…I was more specifically responding to the reasoning you attributed to Barnes. Obviously, if freeing things up for Dex and surrounding him with shooters was the goal, Hamilton would be starting. But his help defense deficiencies make Blake Gideon look like Darren Woodson in run support.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:28 PM CST reply actions
That’s not his gut, Frank. That’s his cock all coiled up. These new unis don’t mask the monster as well as the old ones.
by sizzlechest on Feb 8, 2010 8:28 PM CST reply actions
Frank, it must be the svelte new jerseys. Or Dex decided to eat his way out of his slump.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:29 PM CST reply actions
Best defensive possession of the year. Every component of team D you can ask for.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions
Get chapman the fuck out of there. what are you doing rick?
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions
Terrible shot, Jordan. He loves that off balance jumper.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions
Don’t understand the huge lineup we just played there. I’m all for size but Chapman in the high post is not good.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions
wow. Pittman was tripled teamed and our guys are standing around.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
interesting that KU is putting a Morris on Dex instead of Aldrich, presumably to keep him out of foul trouble
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
No transition defense, we’re so lazy getting back..
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
This looks more familiar. Terrible offense feeding shitty defense.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:34 PM CST reply actions
Our turnovers are not dumb. They are calculated jabs at our fanbase.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:34 PM CST reply actions
Energy lost.
Gut wrenching team to watch. Barnes looks clueless.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 8:37 PM CST reply actions
No one can score but Damion. They’re doubling Dex, the play is diagonal but he’s not a good enough passer to get in there. Kansas’ defense is very good thus far.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:37 PM CST reply actions
someone needs to tell Hamilton to quit shooting with 30 seconds on the shot clock
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
I can sense a collective nutsack collapse occurring on the Texas bench.
We need some guys to grow a pair and shove the rock through the net.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
Done with this team and this coaching staff. They’re just not fun to watch.
by RichUT on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
We look really good when Damion James and j’covan brown are hitting step back 3’s. When we have to manufacture buckets, not so much. Time to turn this into a 94 foot game. It’s our only shot.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
We have the worst fans on the planet. Good grief. A mausoleum is more active. Do the students know there is a game going on or are they too busy texting?
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
Morris set a perfect screen for Henry and he drains the open jumper, UConn style.
I’m jealous.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
It’s amazing what you can accomplish when more than 2-3 players on the floor understand off-ball defensive principles.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions
J’covan just throws it at the rim. No touch. Looks like we’ll get way behind by halftime again.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Jai is in to stop the bleeding. That’ll do it….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
We actually got a good look on that last possession, but GJ just missed it.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Ransom,
Yes, we’re not Cameron Indoor but the crowd doesn’t have a lot to cheer for.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Jai Lucas. What a fucking joke.
17-0 run Typical Barnes.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 8:42 PM CST reply actions
And Lucas demonstrates his single digit basketball IQ
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM CST reply actions
I once coached a team of sixth grade girls who had a better concept of flow than this bunch.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM CST reply actions
Jai Lucas should be playing for Texas State. Off the bench.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM CST reply actions
Actually, it’s atypical Barnes. That’s why it’s bothersome.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 8:43 PM CST reply actions
We are the worst screen/pick team in the conference. We bail out early on the pick N roll or the cutter fails to run close enough to the screener. Game over.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:44 PM CST reply actions
25-0 run. Fuck you Barnesand the trash you put on the court.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 8:44 PM CST reply actions
Doubled up at home like an east side hooker.
Nice work guys.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 8:45 PM CST reply actions
We’ve gone over 9 minutes without a field goal and have at least 4 NBA players. Plus we’re playing at home.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:45 PM CST reply actions
GD this is fucking pathetic. How fucking clueless can one team look offensively?
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 8:45 PM CST reply actions
Wow, that’s ball movement. Wholesome goodness.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:46 PM CST reply actions
Jesus, that’s how we score? I’ll take it at this point. Dex at least made the right pass. Diagonal….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
That’s not a fucking foul, not the way this game has been played.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:47 PM CST reply actions
Watching KU’s players points out how bad our players are. We just are not very talented. Other than James, I can’t think of another player that Self would take off our team.
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
I’ve seen better offensive basketball at the 24 hour fitness on Hancock.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
I love Barnes for who he has brought to UT, but he’s getting pantsed on a regular basis now.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
Wait a second: 4 NBA players? hahahahahaha
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
You don’t foul if you pick up the freakin’ loose ball first.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
Ransom,
I think he’d take Dogus as a backup, maybe Dex as bench strength. AB he’d take, but other than that.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
A blowout tonight and thi team is dangerously close to finishing with a .500 or worse record in conference.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
That’s ridiculous, ransom. Self would have this team performing at a high level.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
I hear that American Psycho is a good movie. Let me know.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST reply actions
Eleven minutes without scoring. That’s hard to do.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST reply actions
American Psycho is on Showtime.
I thought that was what we were watching.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 8:51 PM CST reply actions
I’m glad James has a heart. He’s the only one.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions
I get the feeling that J’Covan Brown would stab Markeith Morris if he could.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions
We have no concept how to handle even nominal trapping.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 8:54 PM CST reply actions
Are we supposed to be happy being down ONLY single digits at half? How the mighty have fallen…Or at least over rated.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:54 PM CST reply actions
How can you allowa 22-0 run and still be in the game?
by Ag_in_TX on Feb 8, 2010 8:54 PM CST reply actions
Pretty amazing we were able to cut this down, if we get it to single digits thats huge too.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 8:56 PM CST reply actions
Bradley was open for the three in the corner but JCB throws that crap up….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 8:56 PM CST reply actions
People in Kansas pay money to feed and pet Bill Selfs hair in the offseason. You can even ride it at birthday parties.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM CST reply actions
are there more kansas or ut fans there? seriously, it’s tough to tell audibly…
by Fundamentals on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM CST reply actions
That was genius to close it out. Run the exact same play twice, but somehow they figured it out the second time!
by Bob Loblaw on Feb 8, 2010 8:57 PM CST reply actions
Biggest game of the year with all of that energy and we have 24.
And ransom, yes, there are 4 NBA’ers on this team.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions
Hubert Davis reads Barking Carnival, apparently.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions
Don’t fool yourself RS, Self would love to have talent like James, Bradley, Hamilton, Brown, Balbay, and Johnson. He could turn Chapman and Pittman into great 15-20 minute backups. This team is loaded with talent. Barnes is doing a shitty job coaching.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions
our offense sucks swollen donkey balls. I mean what the fuck do we call that stand around and look at each other bullshit. Barnes fucking sucks as a coach apparently. This team is ten times worse than they were to start the season.
by jinx on Feb 8, 2010 9:00 PM CST reply actions
‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ is on IFC.
“Jennifer Wesfeldt, Heather Juergensen and Scott Cohen. (2001) Unable to find Mr. Right, a womand becomes intimate with another woman after answering her personal ad.”
Finally, something less gay than this basketball team.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:02 PM CST reply actions
Hubert Davis is alright, but he intentionally avoids any commentary on defense.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:02 PM CST reply actions
It was easer to digest our offensive incompetency with less talented teams.
When a squad full of future NBA players looks like humping dingos, furniture gets broken. And I’m sending Barnes the fucking bill.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 9:02 PM CST reply actions
Does Barnes even look at who he is putting in and when? It seems like he randomly points at someone on the bench. I’m surprised that Paulino hasn’t taken the floor at this rate.
by jinx on Feb 8, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
We held KU to 34 in the first half, which isn’t too shabby.
However, that’s wasted because halfway through the season we still have no f’ing clue what to do on offense
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
Damian James is a really special player. T.J. Ford-ish?
by Ag_in_TX on Feb 8, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions
KU is simply a much, much better-coached team. I can appreciate some of their sets and plays, no matter how painful the result. Our offensive end looks like open rec play at Gregory.
Barnes’ comments re Johnson over Mason are just hard to hear this late into the season. “Bleeding for the program”? That’s bullshit – you owe your allegiance to your employer, your customers and your team – not a kid who is clearly overmatched and is able to contribute little.
This might be the season we collectively begin to envision a future without Rick Barnes. Kind of shitty I know, but Barnes has to live by the same principle he should have applied re Mason months ago.
by blackscholes on Feb 8, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions
Wait, that means UT is favored to win the game by 2, or just score 2 points in the second half?
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 9:06 PM CST reply actions
“However, that’s wasted because halfway through the season we still have no f’ing clue what to do on offense”
I’m pressed to think of a time that we’ve ever had a clue what to do on offense sans a transcendent point guard or Kevin Durant.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:06 PM CST reply actions
Matt Hall and Jai Lucas combine for 43 in the second half as we cruise to victory. 78-53
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:06 PM CST reply actions
texoz, yep, forced some empty possessions with a zone and even played pretty well off the ball in our m2m, actually, if we rebound a litte better we’re probaby only down 4-6.
On another note, it’s amazing how easy Villanova scores the ball. They scored at will tonight against a pretty good WVA team.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions
Collins has traveled three times that I saw.
Holding Aldrich to two free throws is nice, and disappointing that we are still down ten.
Anyone else waiting for J’Covan to j’deck somone?
by uthookem on Feb 8, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions
JCB is totally out of control almost every time he drives. Why does he think he needs to leave his feet and give himself no options but to throw some wild ass junk up. He can’t get away with that any more… this isn’t high school.
by sunset87 on Feb 8, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions
I’m watching that Guy Fieri show and I’ll be damned if he doesn’t remind me of a Mexican’s truck. Dramatically over-accessorized everywhere imaginable. High-lighted hair? Check. Sunglasses (he calls them shades) on around his ears and backwards? Check. Piercings? Of course. Rings? In spades. What a terrible fucking look.
We’re all masochists for watching UT basketball.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions
i wodner if I should taxe Texas -2 in the second half or just ride my Kansas winnings. The perfect mental hedge was KU -1. If we lose I will have more cash, if we win I won’t care and i cannot be middled.
And just as a test im furious we are going to lose so I can still bet against us without guilt.
by hornin hong kong on Feb 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions
JCB’s version of a layup is just chucking the ball at the rim while falling down over 3 guys in front of him in the lane.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions
Must…resist…. urge… to bet on KU.
Crikey. I’ll be shocked if we come back to win this.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 9:10 PM CST reply actions
Who do we start in the second half? I’ll go with James, Hill, Mason, Balbay and Wangemene. That should be some firepower
by Bartoncreek on Feb 8, 2010 9:10 PM CST reply actions
Maybe if he j’decked someone it would prove he has a pulse. That would make two on this team.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM CST reply actions
Over under on Hamilton’s minutes in the second half?
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM CST reply actions
I’m good with Barnes stepping down tomorrow at this point. I got my hopes too high for this team admittedly, but this is the definition of crash and burn. HOLY FUCK!
Has Barnes never won a Big 12 tournament? Seems like that’s what the graphic showed earlier. I know we’ve played for it many times, but it seems like we (should have) won one. I mean if you can’t win the Big 12 tourney, why would you expect to win the big one?
by jinx on Feb 8, 2010 9:11 PM CST reply actions
I’m expecting Mason and Balbay to come trotting out.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:12 PM CST reply actions
magnus is making me laugh. The horns are making me cry.
‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ is a total rip off. I’ve benn watching for about four minutes and nary a girl on girl kiss. It’s fucking gay when chicks don’t kiss.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:12 PM CST reply actions
Trips, I’ll go 6 U/O for Hamilton. Garbage time.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:13 PM CST reply actions
Who do I have to blow to watch some chick get her pussy licked by another chick around here?
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions
Considering how Barnes notoriously budgets his timeouts, the fact that we have one left is incredible.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:16 PM CST reply actions
As Charles Barkley would say, the home team is Turr-bell.
by Varsity on Feb 8, 2010 9:16 PM CST reply actions
Dex getting his salad tossed by a 6’9 190 pound Morris. Ive never wanted a player to want it more than I do with Dex, he just doesnt seem to really care.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:18 PM CST reply actions
is that twice that pittman has been stuffed by a morris? i can’t get over how far he’s fallen
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 9:18 PM CST reply actions
Pittman trying to shoot through a bar fight underneath. Clank. This is awful.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:18 PM CST reply actions
Say what you want about Pittman, but he owns Aldrich..
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions
What happened with the Pittman, Johnson, James, Bradley, and Brown package?
by n-ea on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
By what margin does Kansas have to win to avoid O-VER-RA-TED!
by Magnificent Bastard on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
Maybe Damion should sit for a long time and let everyone else show their mettle.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
Success through broken plays might be our only chance. Our brightest future for offense will be manufactured chaos. It could work.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich learned to shoot free throws at a Rick Barnes summer camp.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
This is not the Kansas I saw play Mizzou, that’s for sure.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:22 PM CST reply actions
On the bright side, we’re 2/3 from the FT line!!!!!!!!
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 9:22 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich can’t do dick against dexter. It’s hilarious.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich is costing himself a ton of money with his play this year.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions
KU obviously knows we have the collective bb IQ of a rotted eggplant, so that when they doubleteam us, they know we don’t have the slightest clue how to respond. No idea whatsoever. By the way, we were taught that in the 7th grade where I grew up
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions
They aren’t playing a team near as good Mizzou.
by Bartoncreek on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
I don’t know what you guys saw in Aldrich before this game, offensively he’s garbage. He’s a decent defender.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
We need to bring Mike “The Situation” off the bench to sort out this mess.
by Vasherized on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
Who’s better, Dex, or Jahidi White? Discuss.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions
Ha! That commercial was funny because flowers don’t really talk.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:25 PM CST reply actions
“Success through broken plays might be our only chance. Our brightest future for offense will be manufactured chaos. It could work.”
I thought football season was over.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:25 PM CST reply actions
Nice pulling guard screen on the backdoor oop. Maybe Barnes should get a tee and get the guys going.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions
The problem isn’t Pittman, it’s pairing him on the floor with 2 guys who have absolutely 0 offensive game.
by n-ea on Feb 8, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions
Vasherized, I just learned of that fag yesterday. My chick gave me a 30 second explanation of that show. Are you awaiting a Philly version?
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
“Who’s better, Dex, or Jahidi White? Discuss.”
I’ll take Rouben Boumjte-Boumjte for $200, Alex.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
About time to bring in another scorer. Bring in JH and pray he gets hot.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
Pittman is costing himself a lot of money by coming back for Big XII play.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions
Man, reality setting in for Dex. You have alot of work to do.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions
Oh, and the fact that he leads our team in assists with 2
by n-ea on Feb 8, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions
I’m costing myself a lot of money by watching this shit.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
When Balbay wants to play defense, he is in a league all by himself, but he takes risks and it costs him.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:30 PM CST reply actions
If Pittman played at New Mexico he’d be an all-American.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:30 PM CST reply actions
It’s a prison riot down low every time Dex gets the ball. There’s a light at the end of that tunnel, right? Nevermind.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:31 PM CST reply actions
You guys bagging on Pittman don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about, imo
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:32 PM CST reply actions
I’m pretty sure Barnes and Self agreed to a clinic on how to not play offense.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Barnes needs to swallow is fucking pride and hire a good assistant that knows how todedign and coach offense. I mean Mack did it with the defense. Unless Barnes like playing the bitch to every half decent team that has an offensive identity.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Musberger about Pittman coming out and then back in, “They gave him about a ten second blow.”
Better than nothing. Maybe Rick is a better fluffer.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
balbay is setting illegal screens in the paint and aldrich still stuffs pittman
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Please never post about Dex’s dicksize on here again. The guy is borderline average at best. He is so disappointing.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
J’Covan’s incapable of making a good pass. He costs us so many possessions.
Damion showing some heart.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Who’s bagging on Pittman? Reuben was a pretty darn good college player. Team finally showing a little fire…or maybe I’ve just had a few cocktails.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:34 PM CST reply actions
Thank you for playing your heart out James. Too bad your teammates abandoned you again.
by UT_64 on Feb 8, 2010 9:35 PM CST reply actions
Mack, he’s played 1 on 2 all season and has to play in this internet concoction they call the random screen offense. He’s killing a first round NBA player and has zero help from anyone in the building.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich needs to send Pittman a check, because he owns his ass.
And yeah, it’s nice not getting a single fucking call on our home court.
by uthookem on Feb 8, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions
Mack Brown. The Big 12 Trophy.
I feel better now.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions
I don’t think anyone is bagging on Pittman. The dude who said he might realize how much work he has to do was referring to the rest of the team, I think.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:37 PM CST reply actions
Oh I guess it s the fouling thats causing Dex’s feet to not leave the ground because he is so out of shape and tired. He has been exposed tonight, if you want to fall in love with his potential be my guest, but thats all it is at this point.
Dex has been in double digits a grand total of 2 times in the last 10 games.and double digit boards once.
Thats pathetic for a guy with that type of talent and size, period.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:37 PM CST reply actions
Does Pittman have a pump fake??? Aldrich wears our team out with it.
by sunset87 on Feb 8, 2010 9:37 PM CST reply actions
I wasn’t bagging on Dexter. I was bagging on Jahidi White.
Hey, J. White’s a millionaire. Nothing wrong with that.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:38 PM CST reply actions
Trips, don’t forget that you’d be hard pressed to name a Barnes coached team that could consistently make good post entry passes.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:38 PM CST reply actions
Do you understand that Aldrich is 1 of 8, you nitwit? Half of Cole’s shots haven’t hit rim.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 9:38 PM CST reply actions
I can’t take this anymore of this game. I’m going to watch porn instead.
by Jesus on Feb 8, 2010 9:39 PM CST reply actions
so balbay tried just shooting 500 3s a day and it didnt work? it seems like anyone would be able to shoot at least 33% unguarded 3s if they just practiced every day.
by austin 420 on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
The coach who designed our offense tonight is the same guy who took us to the second round loss with Durant. Balbay cannot play the minutes he is getting and us have a chance to comb back tonight. We are playing one of the best defensive teams in the land and they are playing against four offensive players. We have no confidence or guidance. It’s pathetic and sad the way we look on offense.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Mack, ask Cole Aldrich if he thinks Dex is a great player.
Self has already said as much by doubling him with his opposite post every time the ball is entered. I guaranfuckingtee you he’s not doing that any other center in the league.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
best player is 1 of 8 and still losing by double digits – is that saying something?
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Yep…Dex is doing great against Aldrich, and Aldrich is doing great against Dex. It’s a shame that we have no one on the floor that FUCKING MOVES AROUND the three times we’ve gotten an entry pass into Dex…
by uthookem on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 PM CST reply actions
This is so ugly. And not ugly-good like the old Pistons or Knicks. Ugly-bad.
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 9:41 PM CST reply actions
They both (Aldrich and Pittman) look like a couple of elephant seals dancing in the paint trying to bludgeon each other to death…
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:41 PM CST reply actions
Nice pass by Damion. Would we be in single digits without Damion tonight? Discuss.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:42 PM CST reply actions
Balbay has regressed to below Freddie Williams level. Well below.
by Bartoncreek on Feb 8, 2010 9:42 PM CST reply actions
Mack McLovin,
Pittman leads the team with 2 assists. Team-wise 5 assists to 15 TO"s. Does that say anything about the other 4 guys on the floor or the coaching?
by n-ea on Feb 8, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions
Finding fault with Pittman in this thing is extremely creative negativity. Why am I even responding to that gibberish?
Kansas seemingly wants us in this game and we’re going to refuse the invitation.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions
Outside of James nobody on this team can finish. Dex is the weakest 290 lber I ever seen.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions
Yes thats great ,what was the excuse the other 8 times Dex didnt do anything this year?
How about the fact that Morris has just owned Dex giving up a ton of size.
You can make the excuses, I get it he is your guy. But the numbers dont lie, Dex hasnt done anything in conference play and has vanished in big games.
Maybe your right, I might be expecting too much from a guy thats too fat to play more than 20 minutes per game .
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
We double team the ball out high and both players jump beyond the player with the ball and get out of position.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
I don’t know what else to try. Should we go big more? Move Damion down to three? Fuck, nevermind. We don’t have the personnel. Shit. More shit.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich begged for self to put him in the game with pittman on the bench.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions
Had we been Baylor’d by the NCAA, and only played conference games so far, I think we could have won this game.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:46 PM CST reply actions
I’m done. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over (watching this abortion of a Ric Barnes BB team) and expecting different results. Stop the insanity.
by beowulf on Feb 8, 2010 9:46 PM CST reply actions
That shot by Cole Aldrich with James guarding him one-on-one cost him money. I mean, seriously.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:47 PM CST reply actions
Damion James is my favorite Longhorn of all time.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:47 PM CST reply actions
magnus, you should’ve just watched 24 and saved yourself from this crapfest.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:48 PM CST reply actions
Yeah. Go up with two hands twice while Aldrich is draped over you like a tent. Asshole. You don’t even deserve the call there.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 9:49 PM CST reply actions
Jordan Hamilton couldn’t spell effort if you gave him effor
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:49 PM CST reply actions
J’covan brown is prison raping Tyshawn Taylor.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
1 KU player outrebounds 4 UT players, who stand around sucking their thumbs. Impressive
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
interesting. I haven’t seen barnes off his seat in the last 10 minutes.
by someone on Feb 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
I’ve had enough. I’m gonna go take a Rick and wipe my Barnes and then find a book to read. Night, fellas.
by Blueshorn on Feb 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Our heart and soul has come into the game to save the day, Mason comes in to provide one more player who cannot score. I would not rank our team in the top 25. It’s good we only have about 8 conference games remaining because we may just play ourselves out of the tournament. I don’t think a team has ever been 17-0 and ranked number 1 and gone on to not make the tournament. Right now we don’t look like a tournament team.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 9:52 PM CST reply actions
I’ve been a close follower of Texas athletics for about a quarter-century now. This basketball season is shaping up to be the most personally disappointing season in any sport over those ~25 years.
And for the love of god, fucking stop it with the special uniforms.
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 9:52 PM CST reply actions
Are they seriously fellating our fan loyalty?
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions
so what is your lineup for next year? and you cant use hamilton or balbay
by austin 420 on Feb 8, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions
Not giving up on this team yet. If we lose to Nebraska…
No 24, ever. I like the fact that I never watched much TV. When I’m old and soiling myself I’ll catch up on Seinfeld and Cheers. I don’t imagine I’ll watch the 24’s and Lost’s.
Damion James is a man for the way he performs. I’ll heartily root for him to find his niche in The Association.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions
Can you imagine how bad we will be at the end of the season? I don’t think we’ve hit bottom yet.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 9:54 PM CST reply actions
For Bob Knight to say Mason should sit is saying something. Bob Knight consistently praises Mason every time he calls our games.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 9:54 PM CST reply actions
“magnus, you should’ve just watched 24 and saved yourself from this crapfest.”
I’d say both shows were equally terrible tonight. Though I will say that it’s much easier to laugh at 24 than it is to laugh at the horrid coaching job going on at the morgue.
by RichUT on Feb 8, 2010 9:55 PM CST reply actions
magnus, 24 is overrated crap but Lost is genuinely good TV and makes your brain smarter, if not more frustrated.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:55 PM CST reply actions
So where do we end up?
4 seed in the B12 tourney??
5 maybe?
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Positives: Brown driving and seeking contact rather than throwing up shitty floaters. Damion hitting his FTs. Barnes realizing Mason doesn’t do anything.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Knight brings up a good point. We rarely draw a charging foul on defense.
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Bob Knight has watched us play maybe four games and he already knows who our two guards should be. Hopefully Barnes will pull his head out of his ass and figure this thing out before we have no chance with the rest of the season.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Unfortunately, dropping Balbay for Hamilton and taking out Pittman is a severe hindrance on our D.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 9:57 PM CST reply actions
When we play small and fast, we give everybody problems, when we lumber up and down with you trigger happy guards and soft bigs, we are just awful to watch.
Rick should really consider going small more often.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:57 PM CST reply actions
If Barnes has any sense, he’ll roll with the freshman and try and get better. Reboot if you will. We know what we are with the Mason, Dogus, Lucas, and the like. JCB, JH, AB should all start with Damion and Pittman and see if we can get good enough in the next 7 games….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions
Notice all these good things happening without Dex on the floor.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions
jc, noted. My chick gasms for that show and is always trying to get me to watch. I hate jumping in on things in the middle unless it’s an “I’m here to fix the cahble” moment.
by magnusbleuveigner on Feb 8, 2010 9:59 PM CST reply actions
If Nike made uniforms out of Gene Shalit’s scrotum we’d wear them.
The fact that we had an oppurtunity to come within double digits is a testament to how bad Kansas has played tonight.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 10:00 PM CST reply actions
As they would be by playing a junior college team, KU is bored.
by ransomstoddard on Feb 8, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
Bob Knight is high. Thats a double foul, he felt the nuts on his back and threw his elbows out.
Knight is either intentionally stupid on air or just clueless, I cant figure out if he is an antagonist savant or really a tard.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
McLovin insists on continuing his “look at me” crusade.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 10:01 PM CST reply actions
I can’t believe we can’t one fucking call at home. James and Brown are the only showing any balls.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 10:02 PM CST reply actions
give me a break trips – if that situation was reversed you would be quoting bob knight
by commish on Feb 8, 2010 10:02 PM CST reply actions
magnus, that’s what bluray dvd box sets are for.
Trips, If Damion had taken the hit, that’s a flagrant for shizz. But that was also clearly over the back.
Brown not getting two hands on the loose ball and then our layup miss hurt terribly. 5 point swing. Game over.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:02 PM CST reply actions
They blew the whistle and then Aldrich swung his elbows, not his torso. Easy call.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:03 PM CST reply actions
Run some press, Collins throws up bad shots, and if you get a rebound down ten then you’re fast-breaking to get within 8. But I know Trips has been asking for this for weeks.
by RRR on Feb 8, 2010 10:03 PM CST reply actions
Our only offense is having J Brown playing street ball and trying to take it to the hole. This will only work if Barnes decides to roll the freshman. I don’t think he has the balls to do that.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:03 PM CST reply actions
Tech on Aldrich. Good: he’s out. Bad: We have to shoot FTs.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
See. If you thought that was a basketball move you’re stoned.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
Mack,
Please stop. Pittman could log more minutes if Barnes would actually pull his head out of his ass and play him. It be nice too if he didn’t put Balbay and Mason in the game with him and curb Hamilton and Brown everytime they jack up a contested 3 with 30 seconds left on the shot clock. Oh, and whiles he’s at it actually develop an offensive system that involves ball rotation, pick n rolls, screens…that sort of thing. I enjoy the and 1 exhibition games as much as anyone, I just don’t want that to be the Longhorn offense.
by n-ea on Feb 8, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
Good. Finally.
That is the first game Cole Aldrich has ever fouled out of in his entire career at Kansas. Dead serious. Whats that tell you about Big 12 officiating.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions
Aldrich is a little bitch. He was pantsed on national television and was retaliating.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:06 PM CST reply actions
Yea, JH was trying but he’s not quick enough to stick. I’d roll with Dex too…
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 10:07 PM CST reply actions
Bateman…yes. Trips…good point on the Aldrich foul. That is an easy call.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 10:07 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton is an abomination on defense and we need to stop points as well as get them. Dex could dominate in the paint and clean up the glass. How was Hamilton the right choice there?
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:09 PM CST reply actions
Wow, pressing, intensity and effort. Where has this been.?
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:09 PM CST reply actions
Are you guy seriously whining about the refs?
And I’m with gingerballs, that was a pussy-ass “keep the crowd from rioting” makeup call. He was twisting already when the whistle was blown.
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:09 PM CST reply actions
“That’s far and away the best pass that a Texas guard has made all year” FIFY Bob.
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 10:10 PM CST reply actions
Fan trolling with 2 minutes left in the game. Ballsy Kansas fans.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:10 PM CST reply actions
If you think that was legit on aldrich you guys are delusional.
by gingerballs on Feb 8, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
Kansas fan accusing other fans about whining about officiating. Rich.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
This is encouraging. Just when you think you were out, they pull you back in.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
ginger, I’ve seen guys tossed out of the game for that shit.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:11 PM CST reply actions
Solid rack behind the bench. I’m looking for little victories.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 10:12 PM CST reply actions
Who is the chick behind the bench in the Texas t-shirt with the gigantic tits? I’m now more concerned with seeing her again than I am the rest of the game.
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 10:12 PM CST reply actions
“This is encouraging. Just when you think you were out, they pull you back in”
Don’t. It’s like the Megan Fox bathtub commercial. Just when you think you might see something good, you get dissapointed again.
by someone on Feb 8, 2010 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Mack: sorry, I normally don’t post much, but I thought better of the crowd here (’Horns, not Whorns) than to be whining about the refs.
What posting I do do is over at OBK…
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton has to play that opens everything up for Brown and the rest of the offense. Even though he has not scored, they have to respect him.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:13 PM CST reply actions
nordberg, your tit game is weak. I had you by at least ten seconds.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Rick Drew up a play to dribble down and chuck up the worst 3pt shot possible right away. Money cant buy that type of coaching .
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:14 PM CST reply actions
Hamilton took a very long three but we have to get a better feel for getting him the ball in a shooting position.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:14 PM CST reply actions
ESPN has now cut off Knight going to commercial and blacked out Musberger mid sentence. I think they’re trying to tell us something.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:14 PM CST reply actions
We had exactly 3 dudes show up today. unbelievable.
by dick on Feb 8, 2010 10:14 PM CST reply actions
I wonder if kuoirad posts over here when we pound their ass in football whenever we play them.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:15 PM CST reply actions
I still think Hamilton would play better as a starter. He’s too worried about making plays to get minutes. He’s a black hole, but if we want to do anything in March then he has to play….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 10:15 PM CST reply actions
And KU takes another cheap shot by undercutting James.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
Another double-double for Damion. It’s not tits but still a little victory.
by jc25 on Feb 8, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
“We had exactly 3 dudes show up today. unbelievable.”
And none of them were coaches.
by RichUT on Feb 8, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
NY Horn: nope, was at the game. To the end. Both in ‘05 and ’09. Hell, defended you guys over on KU boards that Mack didn’t run up the score and whatnot.
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:16 PM CST reply actions
Do we even want JH to return next year? Serious question.
by dick on Feb 8, 2010 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Trips -
You’re starting to embarass yourself with the foul whining. Seriously. It’s basketball.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Can you imagine how bad this could have been if Kansas played even halfway decent tonight?
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions
kuoirad, we didn’t score in the fourth quarter of that game.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions
Agreed Patrick. Barnes needs to tell Hamilton he’s going to get his 25 minutes, so don’t worry about jacking shit up whenever possible.
The three freshmen plus James and either Pittman or Johnson. J’Covan has J’earned it tonight.
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions
Titty focus. It does make more sense.
This is unhealthy for me. It’s almost 10:30 and I’m going hit the sack in a rage frenzy. I’m going to have to approach these games with a different perspective in order to continue watching this team. Shame on me.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions
Our only chance at making it to the sweet sixteen:
Starters:
James
Pittman
Johnson
Bradley
Brown
First off the bench:
Hamilton
Second off the bench:
Balbay
Anyone else should only be in for mop-up near the TV time outs, and at the end of the half/game.
Sadly, it won’t come close to that and we’ll get bounced in the second round after hearing about how we were once ranked #1 and then fell all the way to a #5 seed in the tourney…at best.
by uthookem on Feb 8, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions
Trips: I"m not saying you guys ran up the score. I had no problem with how that game played out.
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions
Oh well, we’ll fuck KU’s shit up in baseball. I hope Jungmann and Workman throw back to back no hitters on those bitches.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Yeah thats great, you idiots still think evolution is a liberal myth created by CNN.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Chooky, if you furiously masturbate yourself to sleep, that won’t do anything for you.
by sizzlechest on Feb 8, 2010 10:20 PM CST reply actions
I’d be freaking thrilled if this team made the Sweet 16
by dick on Feb 8, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
Didn’t we discover Brown in fall practice?
by Steve Nebraska on Feb 8, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
Maybe delusional was too far…but that was by no means obvious it should have been a T.
Good luck the rest of the way.
by gingerballs on Feb 8, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
I like Brown, Bradley, Hamilton/GJ, Pittman, James. Let Brown get ready to play point guard next year. He’s done well against a pretty good defensive team.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:21 PM CST reply actions
Oh snap, I just realized I have a 7AM videoconference tomorrow. I needs mah rest.
by sizzlechest on Feb 8, 2010 10:22 PM CST reply actions
UT Hookem’. I’d prefer Hamilton over Gary in the starting lineup. Only because of mentality. I think Gary, being a veteran, can handle being a 6th man a lot better then JH at this point. I think JH and JCB, until this game, are confused about whether or if they’ll get minutes. They have higher upside then the other guys and F’ it, what do we have to lose?
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 10:22 PM CST reply actions
I’ll take Hamilton in the game the rest of the season for 25 minutes a game and we will be a better team in the long run. We must have 5 players who can score to have a chance against the premier teams in the country. I agree that he will have to have better shot selection. The fact is we have two players who can create their own shots and that is Brown and Hamilton. We can bitch on this forum all we want but if our coach doesn’t figure that out soon, we are in a lot of trouble. Just like Knight is talking about Brown and Bradley must play 30 plus minutes at the 1 and 2. Then we have to have a combination of Johnson, Dex and Hamilton playing with James and the two guards. If we figure out how to use that six man rotation and use Balbay and a big man off the bench just for short blows we might have a chance. I’m not sure Barnes will make that switch. We went the first 12 minutes of the second half with Balbay in we scored three baskets. I know it was not all his fault but when you play four on five against an elite team that will be the end result.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:23 PM CST reply actions
Good luck gingerballs. You guys controlled the basketball game and your guys had tired legs.
by Trips Right on Feb 8, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
Sailor Ripley just sent me a text message authorizing me to offer $500 to the first person to post a pic of the big tittied blonde girl. So you know it’s legit.
Dammit people, it’s all I have left!
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
NY: probably, we have to come here to Austin this year. Though I think we swept the series last year in Lawrence. Pretty sure we at least “won” the series…
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
I forget there is two of you honestly. There is one that does that faggy wave thing and the other that wears black uniforms whose football and basketball coaches abuse players with their stares.
Its too hard to follow honestly, Im old I just realized SMU and Baylor were different this week..
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:24 PM CST reply actions
Well, that advice won’t stop me from trying. I tend to learn my lessons the hard way.
by Chooky on Feb 8, 2010 10:25 PM CST reply actions
It sounds like if you guys can get the rotation and free throws figured out, you’ll be tough to beat in the tourneys. Lord knows I don’t want to see you in the Big XII, and would love you guys make some noise in the Big Dance.
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:26 PM CST reply actions
This team is just so ugly to watch. They make the game of basketball repugnant. At least the Women’s team appears to be coming on.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:26 PM CST reply actions
Mack: right, we abuse our football players by poking them in the chest. Big difference. Though we’ve got a new coach in town, so I haven’t seen how he does abuse.
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:27 PM CST reply actions
Good post Delta. Someone needs to actually scare the shit out of Barnes. He needs to understand that Mason is nothing but a bench guy, 6-8 minutes maybe, now. Dogus should hit the bench too. We need a front court of Pittman/DJ/Hamilton/GJ/ and then white guy stiff for a few minutes or where matchup dictates. Playing three guards sucks if we won’t up the tempo or press. Again, if we fail with the young lineup, at least we’ll be better for next year.
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 10:27 PM CST reply actions
Were those new unis you guys were wearing tonight?
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:27 PM CST reply actions
I can’t believe that this was the first game that Aldrich fouled out of. I can’t wait to watch that dude tear up the Iraqi basketball circuit.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:28 PM CST reply actions
So in the last nine days, we’ve lost two home games, and a game on the road to OU? FML
Remember when we won our first 15 games or whatever all by double digits? That was awesome.
by nordberg on Feb 8, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions
NY Horn: considering what I understand our track record to be with putting our big men into The League, I think Iraq might be a little beneath him. Maybe France or Spain…
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions
Ny Horn -
You should watch the NBA more. The center position is extinct. Aldrich will probably play 10 years.
You know the leader in scoring for centers in the NBA?
Chris Kaman.
Not kidding.
by Scipio Tex on Feb 8, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, I’m just going to go ahead and give Hamilton the label.
Bust.
Henceforth, he shall be Jordan Bustamante to Jordan Bustafazoo.
by sizzlechest on Feb 8, 2010 10:30 PM CST reply actions
You’re probably right, but Aldrich is slightly more athletic than Pittman, and Pittman’s slightly more athletic than a paraplegic. I don’t know if that will work out for him.
Has anyone seen SLX lately?
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:33 PM CST reply actions
Ive heard CJ Giles and Sasha Kaun are currently looking for a roomie in Egypt.
Its really amazing, the dude has never fouled out of a game until tonight, tells me one thing. KU owns big 12 refs in hoops like we do in football, I think I can live with that.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:33 PM CST reply actions
Kaun would shit all over that chubby bald bastard.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:34 PM CST reply actions
Pittman is slightly more athletic than leather luggage.
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
So who’s Barnes bitch in the postgame. Shit knows he won’t take any blame. Throw your players under the bus, the anti-Mack of you will.
by Holy Cow on Feb 8, 2010 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Link to the rack.
http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee199/onecoolpenguin/?action=view¤t=billself.jpg
by Mack McLovin on Feb 8, 2010 10:38 PM CST reply actions
Look for UTEP to pass Texas in the polls. Aggy and Raider High drop out.
by Mike on Feb 8, 2010 10:41 PM CST reply actions
I seriously think BCG is probably a better coach than Barnes. Had UK never offered him, they might be second to KU in the conference now. Hell, Mizzou might be the second best program in the conference in a year or two. I don’t know how we can maintain our recruiting when kids are watching this on TV.
by NY Horn on Feb 8, 2010 10:41 PM CST reply actions
One piece of good news for the day for the Horns. They picked up a verbal commitment from the number one golfer in the country who is a junior, Jordan Spieth out of Dallas. He will make our team top five or better the day he shows up on campus.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:48 PM CST reply actions
I give up on trying to be a good team. Put the young guys in and let them develop. That’s what should have happened earlier in the season instead of yanking guys on every mistake. Might as well do it now and hopefully start seeing improvement on the back end of the conference schedule and into the tournament. Balbay is Freddie Williams. He’s situational. Justin Mason is Freddie Williams unless he’s going to shoot some. Pittman is in the way. I’d rather see Chapman.
And I don’t care if the team sucks at it. Pick a random team out of a hat and copy their offense. Start running it tomorrow and run it all game next game. It will be a loss anyway, but at least there will be a goal.
by rantanamo on Feb 8, 2010 10:49 PM CST reply actions
BCG would be in jail for excessive DUI’s if he would have stayed at A&M….
by Patrick Bateman on Feb 8, 2010 10:51 PM CST reply actions
Can that golfer shoot free throws, and dribble penetrate?
by texoz on Feb 8, 2010 10:52 PM CST reply actions
Positives:
Defense was tremendous. Collins and Aldrich combined for 5-23. Too bad our offense is what’s our worst defense. We’re learning that an efficient offense that doesn’t turn it over and doesn’t take poor shots is actually a great defense in itself. How many points did KU score off of turnovers and poor shot selection?
Damion James = WARRIOR. I might tear up on his last game – whenever it is. He deserves to go out a winner.
Downtown J’Covan Brown – I wonder how much of his great play was a result of KU relaxing late in the game, but he made some difficult jumpers and sunk 8-9 free throws. Don’t be surprised if Barnes throws him back into the starting lineup, just like the beginning of the season.
Balbay and Mason not starting together. While it didn’t look like it helped tonight, it wasn’t going to matter against one of the best defenses in the country.
by UT_64 on Feb 8, 2010 10:52 PM CST reply actions
I thought I remembered a stat one time in the game where it said KU 21 points off turnovers and UT 0.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 10:55 PM CST reply actions
Well, I don’t think Texas brought more energy/enthusiasm than KU this time. I was glad to see the ’Hawks play well (in the first half anyway).
However, you all were dead-on about Texas’ offense. Holy crap. Just awful.
Those of you bitching about the refs really shouldn’t: Texas got the lion’s share of calls going into the last couple of minutes. It won’t look like it though because the ’Horns started the late-game-foul-to-stop-the-clock routine. I will say that Aldrich absolutely deserved that technical. He lost his cool right there. That being said, I would too if someone tried to saddle me up and ride off into the sunset the way James did.
Well, the game’s done and it’s time to look to the next one on the schedule. Best of luck to your Longhorns and maybe we’ll get a rematch in the Big XII tournament.
Oh, and Rick Barnes couldn’t hold Bill Self’s jock when it comes to coaching. Not even close.
by Leonidas on Feb 8, 2010 10:55 PM CST reply actions
Pitiful team. I’m past angry and full into feeling sorry for them right now.
Nothing they do works on any level. It’s pathetic in the classical sense of the word.
by CrazyJoeDavola on Feb 8, 2010 10:58 PM CST reply actions
Different (perhaps better) pic of the aforementioned good-lookin’ Texas gal behind the KU bench…
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac39/LarryBrownsCrank/texaschick2.jpg
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 11:10 PM CST reply actions
How about this one?
http://joescomputershack.com/kusports/random%20pics/jeez.jpg
by kuoirad on Feb 8, 2010 11:17 PM CST reply actions
Delta- they finished with 23 to our 0… it was pathetic
by travis on Feb 8, 2010 11:18 PM CST reply actions
Is she a redhead? That’s fantastic. Possibly the 2nd best performance in this game behind Damion James.
by NateHeupel on Feb 8, 2010 11:23 PM CST reply actions
Was it just me, or did Rick Barnes look completely flabbergasted in the 2nd half????
Billy Gillispie, anyone????
by EPLonghorn on Feb 8, 2010 11:33 PM CST reply actions
Home from the game after an outstanding tailgating experience in Lot 80 starting at 5:30. Oh my, what a game of action, good coaching and concerted effort by both teams!!!!!!!! I had so much fun watching the action, I have asked for a redo in Abilene with the oral surgeon who removed my wisdom teeth in the late 70’s. Barnes is the man. How much do we pay him by the way for the product we regularly have the blessing of watching in person or in the internets? I need his home address as I crave leaving my personal mark on his door step. We suck. He should shoulder all the blame!
by absolut on Feb 8, 2010 11:33 PM CST reply actions
Fundamentally on both sides of the ball we are very weak. On defense we are athletic but don’t really understand when to pressure the ball or double team. Many times we over persue at a time when the offensive player is not in a dangerous position and end up giving up an easy look. The problem is we are very weak on team and help defense. I would guess we have picked up less than 5 charges as a team for the year and that is sad.
Offensively it is even more pronounced. With so few players able to create on their own we have just fallen off the earth. J Brown had a nice second half and hopefully we can build on that but that will take a big adjustment by Barnes and I’m not sure he is up to it. Since the A & M game we have been out coached by every team we have played. Each team has controlled the tempo and dicatated what type of game would be played. Barnes needs to start earning some of his pay and figure this thing out in a hurry. We have four road conference games remaining and we could lose every one of those. The three home games are not gimmies with the confidence we are playing with right now.
by delta7er on Feb 8, 2010 11:36 PM CST reply actions
“Oh, and Rick Barnes couldn’t hold Bill Self’s jock when it comes to coaching. Not even close.”
Understatement of the decade. Errr, century?
Show of hands. How many here are typing under the influence?
by Blake Borron on Feb 8, 2010 11:46 PM CST reply actions
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