Nuts & Bolts Preview: Kansas vs. Missouri
by Owen on Feb 27, 2009 10:45 AM CST
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For the second straight game, the top spot in the Big 12 standings is on the line as No. 15 Kansas (23-5, 12-1) hosts Border Showdown foe No. 8/11 Missouri (24-4, 11-2) Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS. KU finds itself in familiar territory as it heads into the final week of the regular season. Kansas is the four-time defending Big 12 regular season champion and has won eight of the 12 league titles since the inception of the conference in 1996-97. Kansas takes a four-game winning streak into the Missouri contest after its 87-78 win at No. 3 Oklahoma Monday. Missouri won its seventh-straight game with a 94-74 victory against Kansas State on Wednesday. At halftime of Sunday’s game, Kansas will retire the jersey of Kirk Hinrich who guided the Jayhawks to two Final Fours during his career from 2000-03. Hinrich's junior season, 2002, Kansas went undefeated (16-0) in Big 12 play.
Denver's Thoughts...
I know this might be a day early but why not start looking at this monster matchup. There is a lot at stake on Sunday and with a win the Jayhawks should all but lock up the Big 12 title, with a loss it's up for grabs once again. Just as a point of clarification though before we get going the Big 12 does not use any tiebreakers for the actual title. The tiebreakers do apply in seeding for the conference tournament only. So basically if Missouri comes out of the Fieldhouse with a win we're technically looking at a three way tie for the conference crown at least for the moment. That said Kansas not only has the motivation of a 5th straight title to look toward, they've also got revenge on their minds and with the return of this great rivalry the crowd should be rocking more than any other game this year. Kansas needs to exploit their inside advantage and they must take care of the ball MUCH better than they did during the first meeting. This is by no means going to be easy. Missouri got the better of Kansas by two last time and I for one don't think that was their best game. If the Tigers play as they are capable Kansas is going to need to elevate there game in order to keep Mike Anderson winless in the Phog. Missouri will be tough, VERY tough and look for them to make some good runs in this one. I do however think the home crowd gives us the needed boost and much like the OU game we pull away near the end.
Score Prediction: Kansas 88 Missouri 79
Team Stats
| PPG | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | ORPG | DRPG | APG | TPG | SPG | BPG | FPG | ||
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MIZZ | 82.6 | 47.7 | 67.0 | 36.3 | 40.0 | 13.3 | 24.4 | 19.0 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 4.1 | 19.9 |
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KU | 77.4 | 48.4 | 72.5 | 38.4 | 41.6 | 12.0 | 26.9 | 16.3 | 14.9 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 19.6 |
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MIZZ Opponents | 65.4 | 40.8 | 66.4 | 30.9 | 39.3 | 12.4 | 23.8 | 11.5 | 19.5 | 6.6 | 2.5 | 19.6 |
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KU Opponents | 64.8 | 38.3 | 70.3 | 33.1 | 34.1 | 11.1 | 20.1 | 12.4 | 14.1 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 20.4 |
More stats and game breakdown after the jump...
Ranks and Records
| Rank and Records | MIZZ | KU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPI | #13 | #8 | |
| Strength of Schedule | #63 | #19 | |
| Overall | 24-4 | 23-5 | |
| Conference | 11-2 | 12-1 | |
| Home | 17-0 | 16-1 | |
| Away | 5-2 | 6-3 | |
| Top 25 | 3-0 | 2-2 | |
| RPI Top 50 | 4-2 | 7-4 |
For the 12th time in the 13-year history of the Big 12 Championship, Kansas has been guaranteed a bye in the event, i.e. finished as a top four seed. The Jayhawks can finish no lower than the No. 3 seed in the event. KU has won the event each of the last three seasons and six times since the inception of the league in 1996-97.
In Kansas’ 13 conference games, eight have been decided by double figures, all KU victories. The Jayhawks have won four straight and 12 of their last 13 games with the lone loss at Missouri, 62-60, on Feb. 9. The Jayhawks are averaging 77.4 points per game and giving up 64.8 for a +12.6 scoring margin. KU leads the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense at 38.3 percent, rebound defense at 31.2 and rebound margin at +7.7. KU at 50.0 percent and Oklahoma at 50.1 percent are the only two league teams to shoot better than 50 percent in league play. Conversely, the Jayhawks also lead the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense in league games at 38.2 percent.
Like Kansas, No. 8/11 Missouri is one of the hottest teams in the nation bringing a seven-game winning streak to Allen Fieldhouse after its 94-74 win against Kansas State Wednesday. The Tigers are 24-4 overall and 11-2 in Big 12 play, tied with Oklahoma (25-3, 11-2) and one game behind league-leading Kansas. Missouri is 17-0 at home this season and 5-2 in true road games, including victories in its last three games away from Mizzou Arena. MU leads the Big 12 in scoring margin at +17.2, three-point field goal percentage defense at 30.9 percent, assists at 19, steals at 10.9, turnover margin at +6.8 and assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.5. Missouri averages 82.6 points per game, second in the league, to its opponents’ 65.4 points per game.
Kansas leads the all-time series with Missouri, 166-94, including a 85-33 record in games played in Lawrence and 38-14 in Allen Fieldhouse matchups. The Jayhawks have won the last nine meetings with the Tigers in Allen Fieldhouse dating back to 2000. Overall, Kansas has won five of the last six and nine of the last 12 meetings with Missouri. Since the inception of the Big 12, KU holds a 19-9 series advantage against Missouri - 17-8 in regular-season play and 2-1 in the conference championship. Sunday’s game will mark the 39th KU-MU game with one or both of the teams ranked.
Earlier this season then-No. 17 Missouri overcame a 14-point deficit to edge No. 16 Kansas 62-60 at Mizzou Arena on Feb. 9. MU’s Zaire Taylor’s jumper with 1.3 seconds remaining was the game winner for the Tigers. KU’s Tyshawn Taylor was the lone Jayhawk to score in double figures with 11points, while Cole Aldrich pulled down 15 rebounds for the game. Missouri was led by DeMarre Carroll who had 22 points and seven rebounds.
Improve Kansas to 24-5 on the season and be KU's fourth-straight season with at least 24 wins dating back to 2005-06…
Make KU 13-1 in Big 12 play, its best conference 13-game record since the 2001-02 team went 16-0…
Mark the fourth-straight and 20th time in school history KU has won at least 13 conference games…
Make the all-time series with Missouri 166-94, including 86-33 in games played in Lawrence, 38-14 in Allen Fieldhouse and 20-9 in the Big 12 era…
Be Kansas’ 10th-straight win against Missouri in Allen Fieldhouse dating back to 1999…
Extend the nation’s longest home court winning streak to 40 games…
Make Kansas 632-106 all time in Allen Fieldhouse, including 94-6 under head coach Bill Self…
Improve Bill Self to 166-37 while at KU, 373-142 overall and 13-3 against Missouri, 10-3 while at KU…
Make Kansas 1,967-790 all-time.
Kansas junior Sherron Collins has a combined 93-13 record for 87.6 percent (33-5, 37-3, 23-5) with two Big 12 regular-season titles, two Big 12 Tournament titles, two Elite Eights, one Final Four and one national championship. The best three-year career in KU history is 1996-97-98 when KU went 98-11 (89.9 percent). The next would be 2006-07-08 with a 95-16 (85.6 percent) record but obviously Kansas is still playing this year. Collins has been named at Bob Cousy Award finalist (top 15) and a mid-season candidate (top 30) for the Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy.
Remaining Schedule
March
1 *MISSOURI (CBS) ................ 1 p.m.
4 *at Texas Tech (ESPN2) .... 8:30 p.m.
7 *TEXAS (CBS) ...................... 3 p.m.
11-14 ~Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship
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Thats what probably sucks the most about blowing it in Columbia
Is that Missouri tried their best to lose that game for an entire half, which likely won’t happen here. I’m thinking there might be more pressure on our guys, although I feel like Sherron has a tiger-killing moment coming up. Just a feeling.
by 2.1 seconds left on Feb 27, 2009 11:56 AM CST reply actions
Why does the graph say...
…we have a loss at home this year? Are they counting a Sprint Center game?
by tequilaprophet on Feb 27, 2009 11:58 AM CST reply actions
technically that was considered a home game...so yes
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yes -
It was the UMass game but not the Syracuse game. There was some discussion after the UMass game whether or not it should have counted against our streak. I sorta felt that it shoulda, but hey, that’s just me.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
no way
I don’t care how many fans are in the stands, The Sprint Center is not Allen Fieldhouse
by I need more Esteban on Feb 27, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
True -
but it was part of the KU season ticket package and billed as a home game by KU.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
KEY TO THE GAME...
I think the whole game will hinge on how successful Tiller is at shutting down Collins. In Columbia Tiller’s play on Collins was the only thing kept Missouri in the game. It will a tremendous match-up — Tiller could perhaps be the conference’s defensive player of the year (according to non-Missouri based media) and Collins might be the conferences best offensive point guard. If Tiller gets in foul trouble Missouri loses, but if he is on the floor Collins will struggle and Missouri may very well win.
Pray that Sher-eezy doesn't open the heavenly floodgates
and start raining down 3-balls like he did Monday night. If he does that, Cole will get his, and KU WILL win.
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
Tiller did...
a great job on Collins in the first game and as the chart put up by Giants shows when Collins struggles typically the team does.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
If you look at every game this season...
It’s hard to find someone who met their season average in points when facing Tiller the entire game. I know Collins is a different animal at home, but I think the Tiller factor does come into play here.
The question is what everyone else does. Aldrich is going to get his. But if Morningstar or Reed or Little start heating up, that’s what’s going to kill the Tigers.
I would agree...last game Taylor was the leading scorer and certainly
his being effective is pretty important, last game Brady was pretty much non-existent as were the Morris twins. I think that’s where the difference could come into play. Morris and Tyshawn showing the increased confidence they have the last few games and Brady getting back on track.
Regardless I still hate the way we handle pressure and MU is probably the best in the business at that right now.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
In all honesty...
I think the Morris twins are the key. They were awful in Columbia and put a lot of pressure on Aldrich.
Plus, there’s no way in hell KU turns the ball over 27 times at home like they did in Columbia.
absolutely...we've actually talked about it in several Open threads since...
when the Morris twins don’t play well Coach Self will saddle up Cole and run him for all he’s worth…it’s been concerning because as I’m sure you noticed in the MU game in Columbia and we’ve noticed elsewhere, he ends up sucking wind at the end of the game.
In Columbia was the worst I had seen, MU flat wore him out. If the Morris’ can spill him even a little it goes a long way in his maintaining the same effectiveness late in games.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
oops...must be a slow day at Citi...
government job now isn’t it :D
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Yep-
government employee now so that means I don’t do anything and I still get paid… If you need help, I’ll be on lunch break, call me sometime next week.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
fantastic...so do you report directly to Obama...
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Are we going to see any photoshops here?
Whats with the Vroom Vroom thing anyway?
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Essentially
A large group of us somehow found ourselves laughing at the recent Bud Light commercial with Conan O’Brien and figured we needed to find a way to nickname one of our players “the Party Starter.”
We settled on Laurence Bowers, given his penchant for getting the crowd worked up with his antics above the rim.
And thus, a new stupid meme (AND this excellent photoshop) was born.
ROCK CHALK
Time for Tiger Stew!!!! Lets kick some Tiger ASS and get ready to wrap up anoother Big 12 Conference Title!!!!
If everything works out I see a number 1 or 2 seed for KU!!!! AWESOME GO KU!
ksjhwk...welcome to RCT and glad to have ya...
I like your optimism but I think a 1 or 2 will take some help…as far as the game, couldn’t have said it better…I’m looking forward to this one with a whole lot of nervous anticipation.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I don't think we'll need help
for a 2. I think we control our own destiny there. A 1 seed would need some serious intervention though…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
yeah that's kind of where I was leaning too...
although a 2 will take a win out and a conference tourney title game appearance I think.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Oh - and welcome ksjhwk!
Join us on Sunday for the Open Game Thread (OGT) Lots of good guys and I’m sure plenty of banter with the guys over at Mizzou’s Rock M Nation…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
What he failed to tell you though, is that it will not be nearly as great
as most others, for the simple fact that I will not be here :D
No “STFU, <insert idiot analyst’s name here>!!!”
Although, I do find myself sometimes, while at the game at AFH missing the OGT here at RCT. I’m not sure whether that is a good thing, or just downright pathetic. Hahaha
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
something tells me...
you won’t be thinking about the OGT at this one…enjoy your first real MU KU game in the Phog
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I bet I am more nervous for this than the players. Hahaha
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
I've got a feeling..........
That Ku will impose their will, but also too, the Tigers. It just may come down to free throws….Wow it is really going to be close!!!!
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 27, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions
3ball...welcome to RCT...
you pro KU or MU
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I like him already11
Welcome to the greatest KU blog on the Triple Dub!
Hope you like smart arses and sarcasm :D
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Go Hawks!
I’m new on here, but I like the Hawks by 10+ this Sunday. I think the crowd makes the difference. And Kirk Hinrich being in the building.
Besna...glad to have you...
and I’m of the same opinion the crowd’s energy is going to be a big boost to the Hawks…you should join us for the Open Game thread if you don’t have plans.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
KU vs MU Round 1
From a stats standpoint KU beat MU that last game.
I hope the table below works out… if not the first number is KU the second is MU
Points 60 62
FG Made-Attempted 23-55 (.418) 21-59 (.356)
3P Made-Attempted 2-15 (.133) 2-14 (.143)
FT Made-Attempted 12-16 (.750) 18-27 (.667)
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 22 (1/0) 15 (0/0)
Based on my evaluation of the information is that the refs blew the game :)
But seriously… if this is anything like the last game KU will come out ahead because they are at AFH.
Agreed on all accounts.
This place is BLOWING UP no!!
Like 4 or 5 new games just today!! Although, I see Luke isn’t exactly new, but hasn’t posted much. Glad to have you here at RCT, Luke.
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Hahaha, who the fuck knows what I was saying there.
4 or 5 new People hahahahaha damn, I’m dumb!!
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 AM CST up reply actions
pro ku all the way........need help though
tried to update my pic and says can’t update because of invalid url ?…Help
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 27, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions
I don't think you can just pull it off the internet.
Try saving it to a picture folder on your computer, and then hitting browse, and uploading it that way. That’s how I had to do mine.
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
yep KC's right...
save the image to your desktop or somewhere and then you should be able to upload it…again glad to have ya 3ball
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
YESSSSS
I was right about something!! Doesn’t happen too often. I like that me and you are playing Multiple Thread Tag right now, Denver.
YOU’RE IT!!!
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
reminds me of that mole game...
where you have to hit the mole with a hammer when it’s head pops out…
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
You don't have to go dreamin' about takin' a hammer to my head, Denver. :D
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks KC
Now I’ve got my favorite KU pic……thanks again and great to be on board!…Love those Hawks!!!
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 27, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions
What is THAT picture?!?!
I’ve never seen anything like that before. Original find :D
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
The shot heard around the world
That, my friend, is the shot!!!…….ah yes, I remember exactly where I was
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 27, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions
Haha, so do I.
Always will. For the rest of my life. Absolutely incredible!
By the way, if you his the “Reply” underneath someone else’s comment, it will attach it to the parent comment, and start a running conversation. Just a heads up, IIRC, there is someone around here that will freak out if you don’t. Or maybe that was another site. Either way, yeah…
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Good luck on Sunday
Will check back soon. Go Hawks!!!
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 27, 2009 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
Nah -
that was here. Was it KGRTC or Need More Esteban? I think it was one of those guys. But KC you need to lay off the 5-Hour Energy yous gonna crash.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
What makes you think that I'm all cracked out, labba?
Hahahaha
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 28, 2009 2:28 AM CST up reply actions
Short, sweet and to the point.
Also, correct. Can’t ask for more than that.
"I just trust what he does. And he has such a great ass..... er... grasp" -Chase "Booger" DanielS on Colt McCoy's "Ass-ets"
by Andy Edwards on Feb 27, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
HCBS
Has had almost a full week to prepare the team for MU’s pressure. Last game they only had a day. Add in home court advantage, and I almost pity the tiggers. KU wins by 15+ tomorrow.
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Feb 28, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions
Love the thought and the mindset...
Now I hope you’re right. And I think you are.
by hiphopopotamus on Feb 28, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
May the border war continue....
Lets put those tigers in a cage,
then we will release our rage.
Their growl will mute
with illrefute,
and victory will be our stage!!
……..gooooooooo Jayhawks!!!
by 3 ball corner pocket on Feb 28, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions
wunderbar!!!
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
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