Open Game Thread: KSU vs. Pitt State

Go John Currie! Brilliant idea!

Probably just to win the tip drill. Most teams won’t stand a chance against a 7’6" wingspan.

And JHR with a sick block. I love our length!

with the follow jam!!!

Wow. We’re amazing.

Granted, it’s Pitt State, but I like how our guys are intense and didn’t “just show up”.

You can tell they are pumped to get the season started.

He’s pretty rangey for a guard, but he’s so smooth.

Wait until basketball season, huh, Squawks?

I’d start getting worried, because this team is about 300 percent better in the paint.

JHR will start every game, the way he is playing. Instant impact kid. Who was thinking he might redshirt again?

Josh Freeman (and HC Raheem Morris) beat the Packers for their first win of the season.

I saw the second half – Freeman looked ok for the most part. Threw behind the receivers but came up with 2 4th quarter touchdowns to put the Bucs ahead for good. 205 yards, 3 tds, 1 int

4-5 for 3 in this half. Bad news for the Big 12: He’s money off the dribble now.

FOR THREE!!!

It will come.

Jam Sam just scored with FOUR guys all over him.

Much stronger this year.

Rinse and repeat.

Denis might be the worst defender on the floor right now, and there are multiple newcomers out there.

10 and 10. I think he could average that.

Denis, Jake, CK and Jamar. Nick Russell is close.

Yummy.

Yikes.

Just owned an entire defensive possession: Blanketed a guy, altered the shot and rebounded the ball with a great outlet pass.

Best defensive freshman I’ve seen at KSU yet. Light years ahead of Bill Walker and Mike Beasley at this point.

At some point this season, he will break all of crappy Jason Bennett’s records.

Jake: What a stud. He can do it all. That Europe trip was wonderful for his confidence.

Denis: A little ragged at times, but still basically the same ol’ Denis. He’ll do some stuff that makes you shake your head, but then he will amaze you on the next play.

Curtis: Beastmaster. A double-double machine waiting to happen. He has a very well-developed post game. Needs to get his touch back at the line.

Jamar: So much better and more confident than last year. He’s bigger, better on defense and more confident in his shot. Will be handful for most 3s to guard.

Dom: Shot still is rough, but major presence on defense, the boards and scoring in the paint.

Jordan: Block machine and big-time presence in the paint. He will be huge in defending team’s centers. Showed nice stroke on free throws.

Wally: Showed some real flashes of brilliance, but it will take time to put it all together. The sky is the limit, though.

Martavious: Love the hustle and he’s built like a brick shithouse. Good free-throw shooter. He’s Dom’s understudy on defense.

Rodney: Struggled with his shot, but made lots of plays on defense, getting his hand on the ball and disrupting passes. At some point this season, he will win a game for us with his shot – mark my words.

Nick: Holy crap, he’s amazing. Double figures in his first game. We can bring a guard off the bench and not lose anything this year. Defensive presence, good rebounder, great finish on the dribble drive, heads-up on the passes. Complete package and the guard of the future.

Victor and Chris: Nothing spectacular, just steady defensive play off the bench – which is what we need.

Luis: Didn’t play, but looks to have lost some weight. He’ll need to really step up his game in order to get as many minutes as last year.

Overall: We’re going to be really fucking good. Like, we could win the Big 12 good. Sweet 16 good. I can’t wait.