OPEN GAME THREAD: Washington State
by BracketCat on Dec 5, 2009 12:00 PM CST
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PrintAll right, game on.
The key to tonight's game, to me, is: Can Dominique Sutton shut down, or at least mitigate, Klay Thompson? If he can, I think we have the advantage in the paint and our veteran guards will help us offset the Cougars' perimeter scoring.
In all reality, if our team gets its head straight and shows up to play, we will win this game because we have better talent. The reason we're all worried is because it's a referendum on the team's mentality, and in essence, its season prospects.
I guess we'll see. But I'm optimistic and I trust Frank. Should be a fun one.
As always, feel free to discuss today's football or basketball games in the comments. There's a pretty good one going on in Lexington, Ky., right now.
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Anyone watching Cincy at Pitt?
Man, what a crazy game.
More momentum swings than a Newtonian playground.
So, Cincy wins the Big East, ECU wins C-USA and Rutgers loses its 15the straight to WVU
Plus Kentucky survives UNC by 2 points.
Crazy day so far. Only gonna get crazier.
Keys to Game
30% 3-pt shooting, 70+% FT Shooting, Outrebound WSU, Solid Help Defense, Hold Thompson under 50% or less than 30 pts.
That might be asking too much
Especially re: shooting percentages. I’ll be happy with intense defense and good shot selection, and we MUST crash the boards.
We do all that, and it will take care of itself, even if it looks a bit ugly. We can’t shoot a bunch and play Wazzu’s game, or we will lose. We have to make them miss some shots.
4 out of 5 will work
What is so hard about free throws? After graduation I moved into ACC land…watch Duke, UNC, WF and you begin to see the disparity in our shooting percentage and how it relates to overall season and post-season selection/success. Also 30% from 3-pt is not asking too much from the talented guards we have on our team. Look at the FHSU numbers and see how they were able to hit on their opportunities while we shot poorly and how those numbers correlated to percentage of overall points. I would agree that defense needs to be solid in the paint and more hands in the face on the perimeter.
Pullen's words...
I liked what Jacob had to say recently…I hope this motivates the younger players and we see some solid effort this evening. It is one thing to hear it from Frank all day but when your teammate questions your effort it should be a wake up call.
Alabama leads 10-0
And there’s a fire in their eyes that perhaps even Tim Tebow cannot overcome.
About damn time.
Watching the K-State game is going to disrupt
the UT-NEB game…damn.
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I have a feeling it's going to be like that all game long.
I’d probably bet about 3 bucks that nebraska pulls this off
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I'm back from the dead...
and enjoying this start.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
And Dave Armstrong sucks blue and red balls.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Wally with a siiiiiiiick block.
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+1
Gotta love that
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The Cat's are frustratin' Thompson
Hopefully this is the pace of the game.
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Oh, I forgot to make my planned grand entrance...
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Wally came to play boys.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Jamar hits two free throws and then draws a charge...I want to adopt him.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
We need a nickname for Martavious
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That's what I was just thinking
I personally like Bulldog. The guy is short and built like a mack truck
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Bulltavious.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Not bad not bad
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I'm thinking something Roman because anything ending in -avious makes me think of "Gladiator"
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Bulltavious Maximus.
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Alright, serious comment...
KSU came out this game and dictated the tempo. This is the first time this year, aside from the first two warm-up games, that KSU has done this. Obviously, the results speak for themselves.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Oh, that was so clean. Jamar just made that guy his bitch...
and Frank just got a Tech. Justifiable.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Frank is sweating like a man.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
10 minutes into the first half, and KSU has forced 11 turnovers. That's what we expected to see this year.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Oh, God, that was strong. Dom is stepping up.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
STUDENT SECTION = LOUD
Excellent kids. Keep it up.
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OK, everyone
I told you we were all panicking way too soon.
Nothing to worry about here. Frank’s got this fucker under control.
I want to see Wally in there right now (even with the 2 fouls)
but everyone’s playing so damn well right now with a lot of intensity. There hasn’t been any lag with any of Frank’s substitutions.
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we still make too many mistakes at this point, but if we can correct a few things...
we could be really good later in the season. I give them credit for awesome hustle which was missing the last couple games
Wildcat for life
Hey guys, looks like Coach Frank showed the guys what happens when you half-ass it through games.
I used to work with an old man that told me- Son, every workplace has a dumbass. If you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Starting to see a lack of intensity
with Kelly, Wally, and Sutton on the bench.
Gotta stop sending Klay to the line. Gotta stop.
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Pullen. Is. On. Fi-ya.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
I'm really digging Bulltavious. Kid can ball.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Here's the thing about KSU basketball under Frank...
the team is so intense defensively, that when they actually hit shots, you can see other team look defeated pretty early.
WSU looks whipped as they go in at half. It’s like they don’t know what in the hell they can do to stop this team.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Excellent half Cat's
Now back to football and dining room chair assembly
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Dom is having a great game...
He’s rebounding like a man, playing great defense, and getting opportunistic points.
As I’ve always said, Dom’s biggest problem is that he doesn’t believe in himself like we do.
He can be a big time player. He just needs to do it.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
"Even though Thompson used his arm, it was a block."
Great call, Rich. If the offensive player pushes the defensive player down as they move with them, it’s a block.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
DOM!!! COAST TO COAST!!!
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
AND THE BONUS!!!
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Wow Nebraska's offense is terrible...we should be playing in this game...at least there
would be some excitement
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Did Denis just have a seat?
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
That was awesome.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
The rebounding this game has been phenomenal. Awesome effort.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Denis Clemente es en fuego.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
GET THE BALL TO DENI!
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Hey, I love how Dave Armstrong is working in a "#1 Kansas" reference. I hate you. Never come to Manhattan again.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Can someone explain how that was over and back?
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Looked like he touched it, but whatev.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Someone better get Frank a lawyer because I think he may choke a bitch tonight.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
I volunteer
We'll carry the banner high!
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by TB on Dec 5, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
The team's reaction tonight shows that we have the talent to play with anyone...
and if Frank keeps them buying in and playing with this intensity, we could be really good come March. It just excited me to see such a turnaround and fire in the guys
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No goaltend?
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Neither. My guess at this point is Nolan Cromwell.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
so is Ron Prince...
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LOL at ISU fans who have to watch the end of this blowout before we get to their game.
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"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
And then...
…Nebraska absolutely shoots itself in the face by kicking the ball out of bounds and then Asante (of all people) gets called for a horse collar tackle. I don’t want to sound like a whiny bitch re: Texas, but they were lucky as hell to win this game tonight. That last pass by McCoy hit the ground with maaaaaybe 0.5 on the clock, and that field goal was inside the upright by maaaaybe a foot.
A lot can happen in a month, but after watching both teams tonight, I would have to guess ’Bama by 10 in Pasadena.
We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats
by TB on Dec 5, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Such a perfect day
K-State wins big and Nebraska loses a heart breaker. What else do you need? Some sangria in the park….?
by williewildcrack on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 PM CST reply actions
I've never seen
Frank so pissed before. He had the “I could kill a man” look in his eyes, and it was all Underwood could do to keep him restrained. I really thought he was gonna get ejected. Though the rest of the team kinda sparked on that and it turned out alright for us.
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