Open Game Thread :: Game #13 :: Tennessee 9-2 (0-0) @ Kansas 10-2 (0-0)
by rockchalk
on Jan 3, 2009 1:00 PM CST
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Tennessee Volunteers @ Kansas Jayhawks
Honestly, I'm not so sure we win this game. The Vols are extremely dangerous, and if we don't take extra steps to make sure they don't grab every rebound in sight, it could be a long day on the boards.
I will say, though, that we do, somehow, win today. I'll say it's because Cole Aldrich schools Brian Williams and one of the Morris twins (I'll take Marcus, simply because of personal preference) shows up in a big way. I'm talking 17 and 10 big. And, hell, maybe, if Mario Little plays as has been speculated, that will give us the spark we need.
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Roll Call...
who’s out there???
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:02 PM CST
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amazing a Morris dunk!!!
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:06 PM CST
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Throw it down Big Man!!!
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:08 PM CST
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Looks and sounds like Kansas fans and the Fieldhouse are ready for basketball season
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:10 PM CST
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Good Start....
let’s just hope we don’t fall asleep later like we did against Arizona.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:10 PM CST
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Good afternoon gentlemen.
Great start. Tennessee does look awful behind the arc.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM CST
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Hello, welcome and glad you could join us...
definitely can’t complain about the start
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST
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Thought you might get bored
cheering to yourself.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST
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you have no idea : D
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST
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It's early
but I’m really happy that Pearl has decided not to go full court.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM CST
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Mario Little Sighting....
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM CST
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Kind of surprised...
he’s in so early
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM CST
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It will be interesting
to see how he plays with the brace on his hand.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST
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couple strong rebounds from him so far...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST
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It's been too early so far.
Tennessee’s defense has not impressed me at all.
Plenty of jogging by the Vols.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST
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Shooter roll!!!
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST
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Not going to lie...
this is a lot of fun to watch right now…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST
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Hawks might be damn good
if they could play every game at home.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST
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yeah that Michigan State game...
will be another good road test before conference hopefully we can start to put together some confidence away from the Fieldhouse.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:20 PM CST
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They're still throwing 3's up
like they’re going out of style.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:22 PM CST
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Welcome to Bruce Pearl basketball...
I do like the guy but it will always be tough to win in March if you live and die by the three…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:23 PM CST
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+1
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST
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Funny...
2 of the 4 Tennessee fans they just showed were also wearing KU hats…what the hell is that…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:23 PM CST
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Wow.
I never expected anything like this.
We are just getting layup after layup after layup against this Tennessee defense.
Honestly.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:25 PM CST
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just need to keep the pressure on
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST
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I have to say
Jay Bilas is probably the only ex-duke player I like…great analyst
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:25 PM CST
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What about Laettner?
He was on the original Dream Team!
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:27 PM CST
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Hated that guy...
He was part of the team that beat Mark Randall and the Hawks in 91’…I’ll never forget that.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:29 PM CST
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I'm not sure if anyone doesn't hate him.
Even Duke fans laugh at him now.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:30 PM CST
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Agreed.
Although, I kinda like Quin Snyder too. For different reasons, of course.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:29 PM CST
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well yeah I like Quin Snyder...
for the same reasons any Jayhawk fan does…he ran Missouri into the ground…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:30 PM CST
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Talked to a couple Minnesota fans down at the Insight Bowl...
said a lot of folks up that way follow KU bball just because of Cole Aldrich, thought that was kind of interesting.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:27 PM CST
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Marcus Morris is playing out of control.
I love him, but you gotta take him out.
And Tyler Smith just rammed his shoulder into him..
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:28 PM CST
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Looks like Tennessee has settled down a bit...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:30 PM CST
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This game looks exhausting right now
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:31 PM CST
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Good timeout.
Getting sloppy with the passing. That doesn’t work against Pearl’s team.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM CST
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Absolutely...
Calm em’ down and let’s score some points.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:33 PM CST
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Thank god that worked out...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:33 PM CST
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How does he pull that out of his ass everytime...gifted little guy
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM CST
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or dumb luck...
but Grit sounds better
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM CST
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I don't know.
He is pretty proficient at it. And if he does it just about every time, you’d have to figure he knows what he’s doing, right?
I mean, I’m just saying I wasn’t yelling NO when he pushed it down. Especially against the Vols. If they want to crash the offensive boards, we should make it a point to sprint down for fast break points every chance we get.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:36 PM CST
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I know...
It definitely isn’t the same feeling you got when guys like Nick Bradford or Bryant Nash use to take off down the floor…Collins doesn’t make you nervous because he seems to keep it together even when it looks like it might be spiraling out of control.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:37 PM CST
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Huge play by Brady.
And another huge play by Sherron.
Wow. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen Sherron play as well as he has today.
And Brady, yet again, is performing quite well. Nothing special, but he definitely has a role on this team…
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM CST
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Does anyone really believe
that LL Cool J uses Old Spice?
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Jan 3, 2009 1:36 PM CST
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Absolutely...
he and Urlacher both do and because of it they are no longer losers…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:38 PM CST
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I'd actually believe Urlacher.
He’s a MLB and he pulled Paris Hilton. She seems like an Old Spice kind of gal.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:39 PM CST
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If they're going to leave someone open
I hope it continues to be Brady.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:38 PM CST
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I vote...
Collins goes for 30 tonight…I think it’s time
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:39 PM CST
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I hate this whole 'On Fire' thing by ESPN...
so stupid.
And that shoulda been goaltending.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:40 PM CST
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So stupid.
3 on Markieff, 2 on Marcus.
Foul trouble is going to get us in trouble. They are already getting a bazillion offensive rebounds…
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:41 PM CST
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understatement of the year...
granted the year is only 2 days old
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:42 PM CST
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Glad to see...
Releford getting in on the rotation a bit…and I HATE!!! illegal screen calls….and Apparently so does Bill Self
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Jan 3, 2009 1:41 PM CST
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oooohh...Self get thrown out...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:42 PM CST
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Damn
he’s still going. No way this ends well for him.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:42 PM CST
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I love it when he get's fired up...
crowd really into it now…and then that crap…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:43 PM CST
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His face was bright red.
That’s awesome. Maybe he wants to show Pearl how it’s done.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:44 PM CST
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As I mentioned below...
once you win a NC…you get to yell louder, look more pissed and maybe even spit a bit more while you’re yelling than you could before.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM CST
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These Tennessee moms they keep showing
scare me more than the players.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:43 PM CST
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I can't help but laugh...
everytime I see him get pissed…I guess once a guy has won a National Title for your team you just have a trust in him and everything seems ok…
That ref probably pissed down his leg right there
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:45 PM CST
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Self is doing this all for a reason.
I mean, last year, did he get any technicals at all? I don’t think so.
I don’t know whether it is to motivate the team, or to stick up for the young guys to build trust, or what, but it is all for a purpose.
It doesn’t really bother me at all, either. I like it.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM CST
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We need some big-time minutes
from Quintrell and Releford.
We need ’em real bad.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:47 PM CST
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So, of course, Bill takes out both Quintrell and Travis.
Ah, well.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:48 PM CST
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they'll get time as they improve...
Thomas is probably the most raw of any of our Big men but has a lot of potential…and I think Releford is just playing against stiffer competition than he has at any point in his career…once he settles in he’ll be a solid contributor I think.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:50 PM CST
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Agreed...
this team has the ability to be so deep…and equally talented as any once they develop…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:48 PM CST
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I'll take that foul call.
Awfully ticky tack compared to some of the other play that has gone on.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:48 PM CST
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Jay Bilas re:Tennessee "this just isn't a very good three point shooting team"
This is the new understatement of the year, sorry Warden yours only lasted a few minutes
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:51 PM CST
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Damn it.
I’ll work hard in the 2nd half to get it back.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:52 PM CST
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you've got plenty of time...
just need to settle in to a rythm and I’m sure you can get it back…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:53 PM CST
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Seriously.
I mean, just a quick look at their KenPom page shows that they are absolutely brutal from the outside. But they continue to shoot them, for some inexplicable reason.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:52 PM CST
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yeah not sure that was ever a good idea...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM CST
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Outstanding first half.
Collins could sit out the next half and maybe have his best game of the year.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:55 PM CST
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Stupid foul.
It’s pretty clear that Little is still getting back into the swing of things, and the game is moving faster than he is right now.
To be honest, he isn’t impressing me at all. I’d almost rather him sit out in the second half, but he needs to work back to speed, so he needs some PT.
But stupid passes, stupid foul right there, and too many long-range jumpers outside of the flow of our offense.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM CST
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If we've got the lead...and the opportunity...
I wouldn’t mind seeing guys like Little, Thomas and Releford get some minutes against a good non-con team like this…
But, your absolutely right, if it means winning or losing we need guys that are battle tested out there right now…
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Jan 3, 2009 1:57 PM CST
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ok up 9 at half...
avoid a letdown in the 2nd and button things up a bit to avoid these turnovers and we should be in good shape…
Now let’s hear what Doug “shorts on backwards” Gottlieb has to say
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM CST
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Shorts on backwards
is nicer than “credit card boy”
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Jan 3, 2009 1:58 PM CST
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Besides Sherron, Cole and Brady played awesome as well.
Brady just keeps on chugging, and he is the best defender on our team. Tyrel actually played decent, especially on defense, and the Morris twins played average when they stayed out of foul trouble.
But, there is certainly room for improvement, which is comforting given the fact we’re beating the #18 ranked team (although they probably don’t deserve that lofty of a ranking) by 9 at half.
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Jan 3, 2009 1:59 PM CST
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I was pleased with Tyrel's effort in the half...
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Jan 3, 2009 2:00 PM CST
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So Warden...
you grew up in Manhattan a K-State fan, correct? and if so how did you become a KU fan.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:00 PM CST
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I grew up in Eastern Kansas but did cheer for K-State
as a kid. Basically as a contrarian. Been a KU fan since Roy left. I was a huge fan of the Bill Self hiring.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:11 PM CST
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I see...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST
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Appreciate the game thread:
Enjoy following the comments but i’m a bit too slow to add much to the proceedings. By the time I compose something the actions moved on.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:00 PM CST
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short and sweet is allright by me...
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Jan 3, 2009 2:01 PM CST
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Glad you could join us either way though...
basketball is definitely probably the most difficult open thread to follow, the action is much quicker than football or baseball.
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+ a lot.
It’s really difficult to do much of anything in an OGT for basketball. Usually, I only will add some thoughts at the 4 minute TOs. I like watching the game without a computer in front of my face, and then just commenting on what I had seen over the last 4 minutes.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST
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Too slow to add much?
Read what I’ve typed today, I haven’t added anything that is useful.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST
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Missouri is up 6 with 14 seconds left.
I’m torn between my usual hoping for them to embarrassingly lose and the thought that if the Big 12 north is too crappy it will hurt KU’s rpi no matter how many games we win.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:04 PM CST
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Sorry...
cheer for CU, ISU even NU to be better if you have to, but let Missouri fall into Quin Snyder like depths forever…
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Jan 3, 2009 2:06 PM CST
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Agreed. It's futile to fight my inner Jawhawk disdain for missouri.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:11 PM CST
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embrace it....
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST
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That montage of pictures/video clips was really cool by ESPN.
Especiall the mom covering the baby’s ears. Shows how loud it gets.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:13 PM CST
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As much as I hate some ESPN programming
they have college basketball figured out.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM CST
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My future sister in law's family has...
been wanting to go see a KU game for some time…Her parents and two brothers, both 13 went today finally and I think they picked a great game to see what KU basketball is all about…mark them in the fans for life if we pull this out and the place explodes.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM CST
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Gonna be a scary second half.
The big negative of the Syracuse game is that every opposing coach is going to point out KU can be caught from behind.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:13 PM CST
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I love Brady.
Who knew he was such a good shooter?
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Jan 3, 2009 2:13 PM CST
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the Reddick
t-shirt underneath his jersey gives him powers.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST
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no...say it ain't so...
another Duke reference…your beginning to worry me Warden
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST
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haha
That one was set up perfectly. No more, no worries.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:17 PM CST
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you already have 2 strikes for referencing a "Dukie" during an open game thread...
to my knowledge the old 3 strikes your out rule applies : )
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM CST
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Reed w/a big 3
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:17 PM CST
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Reed needs to just play without his shoe...
Oh my word.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM CST
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How the hell can all the Tennessee moms be at the game?
Pearl have a travel slush fund to bribe recruits with?
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:19 PM CST
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They're from the SEC, what do you think :D
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM CST
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The next 5 minutes are key.
We could easily lose this lead, and if we do, I bet we lose.
And no, I don’t think the comparison to 05-06 is fair.
This team is more like the 04-05 team, just without the triumvirate of seniors (Langford, Miles, Simien) while we only have Sherron and Cole.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM CST
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I would agree...
next year will likely more closely resemble 05-06, while this year is closer to 04-05…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM CST
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Though of course It is the finest home court in the history of college basketball.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM CST
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+ a million zillion.
Yeah, the number one reason why this game is different than Syracuse and Arizona is Allen Field House.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM CST
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that's big
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM CST
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I think I might have scared Warden off with my...
Duke scolding…come back Warden, I was only joking…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM CST
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Eh I'm fine.
If you’re really in Denver, I’m not too worried. Denver = Peace, right?
Love general stereotypes :)
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:24 PM CST
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yeah we're all pretty much high and eating granola out here...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:24 PM CST
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If Tennessee hits a couple 3's
I’ll start getting worried.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:25 PM CST
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put me in that column too
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:26 PM CST
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I really love Marcus Morris.
A lot.
Great play…
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:27 PM CST
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Nice job....
Marcus…although making the free throw would have been better…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:27 PM CST
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This audio is driving me crazy.
Anybody else having problems on their tv?
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:29 PM CST
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yeah...
it has been spotty most of the game…they mentioned it near halftime that they were having problems
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:29 PM CST
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that was a big shot...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:30 PM CST
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It's going to be interesting as this game winds down...
because I can say with a fair amount of certainty that there will be pressure and trapping coming our way from Bruce Pearl late in this one.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:31 PM CST
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I'm still surprised they haven't been doing that all game.
Maybe Pearl’s scared of Collins, only thing I can think of.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM CST
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Collins definitely helps us in the case of pressure...
but I would still give it a go if I were Pearl…even more aggressive half court pressure might give us problems.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM CST
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If Tyrel starts knocking down the threes.
He will play more and more.
He has probably played the best game of his year today. Hopefully TyTay doesn’t pick up any more fouls, and we will have some depth.
Cause I don’t think Bill is going to play Mario Little except for a blowout.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:31 PM CST
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It would have been better for Little to prep against Albany for sure.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM CST
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Nice break
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:35 PM CST
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Self's trying to steal minutes
without Cole and Sherron. Let’s see how it works out…
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:39 PM CST
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small lineup
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST
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Smart plays by Reed and Morningstar
both of them had a 3 pointer and they passed on it for a better shot. Little things like that will help over a season.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST
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Take Little out.
I think he is going to be a big-time player, but he just isn’t ready right now. Give him plenty of minutes against Siena, steal some against Mich St. and see if he can play the rest of the year.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST
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Here comes the pressure
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST
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I guess maybe now....
we know why Pearl didn’t want to press
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST
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oops...I spoke to soon
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM CST
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Then they do it again, steal it, and
give it right back. This isn’t a very good Tennessee team.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM CST
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And yet they're likely the best the SEC has to offer.
Yes, the SEC is that bad.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:44 PM CST
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I haven't paid much attention to the SEC yet.
Normally start following basketball closely when conference play starts.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM CST
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I'm kind of the same way...
conference play and now the end of football season is when I really start to invest more time into things…I pay attention to KU before that but don’t have time for anything else.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST
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Bilas trying to lock up understatement of the year
“Another effort like this by Tennessee won’t beat the best in the SEC”
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST
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I don't know.
The SEC is so weak, this could probably win them plenty of games in the SEC.
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Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM CST
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That's 4 on Tyshawn.
Great play on the break of the full court press, but that was just a really stupid foul.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM CST
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Another really stupid foul.
Come on. These stupid fouls need to stop.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST
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Why wouldn't Reed shoot those?
Is Collins a better free throw shooter than Reed?
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST
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I know they just said Reed shoots
92% from the line. I have a hard time believing Collins is higher than that.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM CST
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Not sure..
we’re going to be able to get the ball inbounds the rest of the game…this is frustrating.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:47 PM CST
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Wow.
I’ve never, ever seen a team have so much trouble getting the ball in bounds.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM CST
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it's bad...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM CST
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Game over
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM CST
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Great play by Kieff...
And then he picks up his 5th. On a 50/50 call. Ah, well.
Marcus needs to pick his brother up.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM CST
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Either this is a coming out for KU's defense or
Tennessee is brutal on offense. I don’t see how they can score.
It’s probably a little of both.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM CST
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Both.
Tennessee is a terrible three-point shooting team, and we are p acking it in and making them shoot the outside shots. Not a bad strategy at all.
And yeah, we are a good defensive team. But I think it is partly because the Vols simply can’t hit an outside shot.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:55 PM CST
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While we've got a timeout...
If you have a facebook account guys…join up…
Rock Chalk Talk Facebook Group
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST
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Bill James, the great baseball writer, is working on basketball stuff now.
Something about how safe a lead is as determined by the time and score. Of course he is a KU fan being so accomplished and brilliant.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 2:54 PM CST
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interesting...
has he spoken with John Calipari on the subject.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:55 PM CST
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I just remembered that there is
NFL Playoffs immediately following this game for the rest of the day. Day keeps getting better.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:56 PM CST
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yeah it's a great sports day...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM CST
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Those jackasses...
Tennesse shirts and Kansas hats…reminds me of all those Nebraska kids when I was at school. They’d show up to every KU bball game and have all there KU stuff on and then when the Huskers came to town for football suddenly they were lifetime Huskers…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:57 PM CST
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I'm assuming this game alone...
doesn’t boost us back into the top 25, but would everyone think that if we go on the road and beat MSU we might creep back in there.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM CST
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I don't know.
I think if we win this game, we could sneak in.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM CST
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I guess we do benefit from name recognition in BBall...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:00 PM CST
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I still think...
we’ll have to win at MSU before we do myself
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:01 PM CST
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Beating Michigan State
on the road should do it with no questions asked.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:00 PM CST
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That's 5 on Prince.
On a terrible call, of course, but still 5.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM CST
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Why don't we ever lose sound when Vitale is calling the game?
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM CST
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seriously.
that’s what I said earlier…
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:03 PM CST
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wow they've doubled us up on FT's...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:03 PM CST
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I'm getting a little nervous.
Shouldn’t be, but if Tennessee hits a couple more 3’s…
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:03 PM CST
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That Jackass put his Tennessee sweatshirt back on...
what a loser
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:03 PM CST
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uhhh???
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM CST
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I like Chism
taking 3’s with Cole in his face.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM CST
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Tennessee fan slowly removes his sweatshirt hoping ESPN won’t notice…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM CST
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Thanks for that gift.
We’ll take free baskets.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM CST
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Really enjoy the ultra authoritative dunk
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM CST
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good win...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:11 PM CST
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Awesome win.
For one, it proves we can beat good teams, which should be a huge boost for confidence.
And for two, it is a win that could bump us up a line or two when it comes to NCAA seeding, especially if the Vols end up winning the SEC.
by rockchalk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:15 PM CST
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Well fellas...
thanks for coming out, enjoyed the company…first “BIG” win of the year and another opportunity next saturday for a statement.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:15 PM CST
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Next Saturday will be a big one.
Enjoyed it today.
by Warden11 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:16 PM CST
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Thanks much for the thread. I'm blundering but I enjoy participating.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 3:16 PM CST
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This is an inclusive group...
we’re happy to have anyone and everyone that wants to talk about the hawks…your welcome anytime.
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:18 PM CST
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I'll go practice on a Missouri site.
Nobody will notice mistakes and incompetence there.
by hunter s. royal on
Jan 3, 2009 3:21 PM CST
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haha...
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:23 PM CST
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Rock Chalk Jayhawk...
see you guys next time…
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by Denverjhawk on
Jan 3, 2009 3:22 PM CST
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Big Win
The best kind. Still had some youthful mistakes, but I think they were more a product of playing a really good team this time instead of anything else. Cole and Sherron were monsters.
To Tennessee: Welcome to Kansas.
by 2.1 seconds left on
Jan 3, 2009 3:28 PM CST
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Season changing win...
in my mind. We could not have looked worse inbounding the ball, but we really played well and with a lot of poise once we got it in. This team is really starting to show some ability and I really liked what I saw out of Little. If he can stay healthy going forward, he’ll really give us a lift and be a great addition to the rotation.
You guys have any thoughts on how we’ll fare in East Lansing?
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Jan 3, 2009 11:53 PM CST
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