Open Game Thread :: Game #4 :: #23 Kansas 3-0 (0-0) vs. Syracuse 4-0 (0-0)
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 8:00 PM CST
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Kansas Jayhawks at Syracuse Orange, Nov 25, 2008 9:20 PM CST
Tonight should be oodles of fun. Syracuse is clearly a better team than we are, and I have kinda-sorta been expecting a loss to the 'Cuse/Florida winner all along. That isn't to say we won't win, in fact, given last night's performance, I wouldn't be surprised at all to see us win.
But it is nice for us to play an intense game this early on in the season, and I am legitimately excited for it. Much more excited than I usually am about college basketball in November.
No keys tonight or nothing, I really don't know too much about the Orange. However, I will say one thing: we have to make outside shots. It is near-impossible to beat a zone without knocking down threes, and we haven't really shown an ability to make outside shots thus far this season. SC can, sure, but I can't say with a straight face that anyone else definitively can. Tyrel Reed probably can, from everything I've read and some flashes I've seen, but he has yet to come out and prove it. Tonight would be a mighty fine time to break out, Tyrel. Or, really, anyone not named Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins.
With all of that said, I'll take the optimistic route. I rarely, if ever, actually predict us to lose a game on these Open Game Thread thing-a-ma-bobs, and I certainly am not going to predict a loss tonight. We start off a little shaky, but Cole keeps us in the game throughout the first half and we knock down enough shots in the second half, led by a breakout performance from my boy, Tyrel Reed, (well, Travis Releford is more of my boy, but he certainly isn't Bill Self's boy, as evidenced by his playing time) who will knock down 4 treys. Yeah, boy.
Kansas wins 72-67.
And check back in after the game, as we will breakdown the game tonight, hopefully. The rest of the week will mostly be devoted to the football team, however, as we apparently have some rivalry game on Saturday. Still, there will be some basketball content, particularly concerning Self's updated rotation and all of that fun stuff.
Oh, and I should be here ALL night tonight. At least hopefully.
Rock it. Chalk it. Talk it.
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Update.
Actually, I will be missing the opening of the game. Hopefully, with my DVR, I can catch up by halftime.
Hopefully.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My Blues won in a shootout
So its already been a good night. Now Western Mich and Ball State needs to wrap it up…
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind, I'm here.
Just in time to see the end of the Ball State-Western Michigan football game.
Hopefully we’ll get to see all of the game.
Yep. Awesome.
OK, here we go…
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that was blocked
I think he just missed
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
3 frosh
Morningstar and Reed on the floor.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice
see that 2003 montage? Cant get enough
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching it on MUTE.
I really don’t like Dickie Vitale.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's not too bad
unless he’s gushing about Hansborogh
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AO
crap, 2 on our center… Id say he was going for the ball
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed -
the foul was called b/c he was a little out of position
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh, no.
You aren’t allowed to go through somebody to get to the ball.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Usually I would agree.
And to be honest, I’m not even sure I was right… ;)
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brady with the block!
Yeah, boy. And it leads to an awesome player by Tyshawn.
Honestly, even though Brady is a pretty bad shooter, it is almost impossible not to love him.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else
see that #15 on his back and keep thinking…Mario Chalmers. I do a double take about 5 times a game
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is what my dad keeps on saying.
I still say he reminds me more of Sherron Collins, but I may be wrong.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think
its more just seeing that 15 running on the court. He plays a different game but its still nice to see
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyshawn Taylor
is pretty frickin’ awesome.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What do you think?
Markieff Morris = Julian Wright?
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to differentiate between the two Morrisses.
But if I had to pick, I would say that Marcus is more like Julian. More of a 3-type who can make outside shots.
But I really can’t say for sure.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind
saw the replay. foul all the way. Hell of a block tho
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the pace
lets turn this into a track meet, see who wins
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Do you guys ever miss a free throw?
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
only in the last 4 minn of the 2nd half
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Oh. My. Gosh.
What is scary is I didn’t flinch when he did it. I expected it.
Wow.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep - he dunked on a break away...
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sherron Collins – WHAT? – dunk …………..what was that?
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zone Busters are the Morris twins.
They hit that free throw jumper all day and we win. If not, somebody is going to have to start hitting the wing threes or we are toast.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2nd edition
Travis Releford = Brandon Rush?
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is what I think.
I call him a poor man’s Brandon Rush. Not quite as good, at least now, but the same sort of player.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How was that not a foul?
If they’re calling hand checks on Reed?
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Relentless
We had a couple steals in the lane, picked up a few transition points, the set up against the zone – ended the half on a run
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
9-0 run to end the half.
This team is good. Really good.
And to think we should only get better when Mario Little joins in on the rotation.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So this is what the #2 ranked recruiting class looks like.
I really don’t want to get my hopes up. In 2005, I was taking bets as to what round KU would lose in the NIT. Turned out to win the Big XII but lost to freaking Bradley. Stupid Marcus Sommerville.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we had the number 2 class last year...
didnt work out so well
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno man
you guys have some real horses out there
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*then* set up against the zone
sorry – typo
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Have you advertized this
site on LJ world? They always have a running chat on their newspaper site….
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How is the Sprint Center not packed?
Now I’m going to have read all the comments from the Fizzou Muck-heads on the Star tomorrow.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this refs are calling touchy-feely fouls.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah -
I guess someone should tell them that Syracuse plays in the Big East.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
why collins tries a bounce pass with 3 ‘Cuse players in the paint – but hey…he’s still better than me. lol
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Foul calling
has been really inconsistant. That was totally an over the back on Aldrich
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And then they call a touchy-feely on the 'Cuse.
Of course, earlier in the game it was the exact opposite turn of events.
Honestly, this reffing has been pretty poor.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
He’s got to go to the hoop. Shades of Eric Chenowith here…jeez
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
You’ve gotta love Reed and Morningstar hitting their threes though.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
give me a freaking break.
let them play.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stupid.
Two straight turnovers by SC. Come on.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
That last little run wasn’t so much fun.
We need some points really bad right now. Hopefully Sherron can make his FTs and we can settle down and stop turning the ball over.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah - its a little sloppy at the moment
Just slow it down and go back to attacking to zone. We’re getting trapped in the half court.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dude, Morningstar
you were there, put it up!
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Dickie here
bring back the jump ball
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 10:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dude - It got interesting about 10 minutes ago
did you step out for a smoke??
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand these refs
but I’ll take it…
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kansas Cheerleaders
like cheezeburgers
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is good
This is getting me geeked up for KU/Mizzou on Sat. I want to ruin their season like no tomorrow.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
considering SU looks like they have never played together before, im shocked its this close
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we are playing our back up center on the outside of the zone. and a freshman 4. honestly KU would destroy us with back door cuts or baseline dirves
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow close game.
Tuned in late after The Shield series finale.
Would it kill anyone to hit a free throw? And that block was pretty borderline…hopefully Collins is alright.
by Slica on Nov 25, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tuned in late after The Shield series finale.
No comment.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why was
aldrich gaurding Flynn on the perimiter???
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aldrich has improved a ton since last year.
Granted the tons of playing time he has been getting helps…but man he plays ALOT better.
Oh crap a steal.
by Slica on Nov 25, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
can you have a jump ball with your own teammate?
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 11:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me Dick?
The reffing has been terrible for both sides. They couldn’t make up their minds all night if they were going to call it tight or let them play.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh well.
It was fun for awhile, there.
We should have won in regulation.
It’s all good, this is what happens when you are this young. We win this game in another month, much less by the end of the year.
by rockchalk on Nov 25, 2008 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thinking the same thing
Especially once we figure out our complete rotation. When does Little return?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Nov 25, 2008 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well congrats ryanwk628
I guess you can go back to cheering for KU after this…
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like I said earlier
I saw KU lose against a not real good St. Joe’s team at Madison Square Garden and then lose to Nevada after losing 2 in Maui… This is a much better team than that, and they won the Big XII regular season and tourny. I’ll take this game. We’ll learn how to close these out.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Come on there
Johnny Flynn – no double negatives now.
by labbadabba on Nov 25, 2008 11:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh and thanks to AO who goes 8-8 from the field, 3-3 from the line and keeps me from having to eat my words.
by ryanwk628 on Nov 25, 2008 11:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Helluva Game
Good luck to your Jayhawks the rest of the year. Just wait til next year, Kansas will be incredible again.
by Jameson_Fleming on Nov 26, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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