Open Game Thread: K-State vs. Idaho State

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 1:02 PM CST Comment 19 comments

Who: Kansas State vs. Idaho State
When: January 3, 2008 | 1:10 PM
Where: Manhattan, KS | Bramlage Coliseum (12.528)
Media: FOX Sports Kansas City/ESPN Full Court/ESPN360 | 1350 KMAN

I da ho!? No, you da hoe!

Okay, that was lame, but today, KSU takes on the Idaho State Fighting Jared Allen's in Bramlage Coliseum. Panjandrum will be here to discuss the game with you if you're interested. TB is being a good fan and actually attending the game.

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The team is shooting well...

But I don’t ever want to hear, “Colon from seventeen,” again this season.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

However, "Fred Brown for three," is totally acceptable at all times.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Buchi playing well. Good hustle son.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 1:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jamar Samuels deserves to get frequent flyer miles.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Okay, back from half, and I've gotta say...

With Clemente out, having Fred Brown in the game isn’t a drop off at all. In fact, I kind of like having a Fred/Jake combo on the floor a little better…

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thoughts

Didn’t get to the game as I had car trouble in Topeka. I guess that’s what you get for driving an econo-box with 110,000 miles on it. Also didn’t get to watch much of our game, either, as we only had one TV and the KU fans around me were much more interested in KU/UTenn than K-State/Idaho State.

Looked like kind of a ho-hum effort out of the Cats today. Some good defense, some good plays on offense, easy win without a lot of spirit. Jamar Samuels seems to be developing nicely. Having Denis Clemente out with the flu was probably good in a way, as it gave Fred Brown a chance to run the point a lot in game situations.

Oh, and I just want to note for the record:

Technical Fouls this year: Bill Self — 2, Frank Martin — 0. Although Self’s technical today was tremendously effective, as the officials didn’t dare call a foul on KU after he threw his fit.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Jan 3, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Absent.

I planned on hanging around and watching the game as I took a break from some yard work. Alas, I was called into emergency baby-sitting duty as my sister had to go to the doctor. From the 5 minutes I watched, it seemed like our defense was solid and we moved the ball decently on offense.

As for the technical foul count, I wanted to mention that anybody that thinks Frank yells and screams too much on the sideline should have watched Nick Saban during the Sugar Bowl last night. At two separate times I thought his ears were going to bleed. Although, Little Nicky should be given some slack since his defense was getting lit up by our new OC.

by EMAW on Jan 3, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'll be honest...I took the dog out sometime after half and realized that this would be a great chance to wash cars...

So I listened to the rest of the game on the radio.

Honestly, though, this game was kind of a snoozer. Aside from Jamar being super awesome jumping guy, it was standard.

However, I will say that I hope the team stays this hot from the perimeter. They shot well today. If they do that well against OU, we might kick off the conference season with a really nice win.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Made it to both games today...

Frank and Co. sleepwalked through a non-con game and the women looked fantastic again. Bonus: I made it on the Moustache Cam. Ya. Good times.

by Catfan33 on Jan 3, 2009 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

Maybe we can get you on EDSBS’ Moustache Wednesday sometime.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Jan 3, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wish against wish, and hope against hope...

that someday I can grow a moustache worthy of the cam.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

clarification....

apparantly 2 week old stubbly beards are worthy of the cam as well. I don’t want to give the impression I’m sporting a handlebar on my face.

by Catfan33 on Jan 4, 2009 7:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So I have a chance!

In my case, I’d have to stop shaving for a month to get there, but it would be worth it.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Jan 4, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yessssss....

I can do that. I’m well on my way with a 1.5 week holiday stubbly beard.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 4, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Moustache cam down....

kiss cam to go.

by Catfan33 on Jan 4, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Although I will say..

Dom Sutton is a fucking beast on D. He provided some much needed excitement in an otherwise yawner of a game.

by Catfan33 on Jan 3, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Challenge: Name the last player at KSU as good as Dom defensively...

Akeem Wright?

Discuss.

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." - Jack Handey

by Panjandrum on Jan 3, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dom is the best I've seen since Akeem

They’re out of the same mold. Long arms and legs, but big strong guys. Dom has a much better offensive skill set.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Jan 3, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Akeem Wright was definitely...

the last player as good. Except that Dom is much more athletic I think and has the potential to have a dangerous offensive game as well. Other than Wright, I can’t remember another player this good defensively.

by Catfan33 on Jan 4, 2009 7:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs