OPEN GAME THREAD: Oklahoma
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 12:00 PM CST
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#7 Kansas St. Wildcats (21-4 | 8-3) AT Oklahoma Sooners (13-12 | 4-7)
Lloyd Noble Center — Norman, Okla.
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 — 5:05 PM CST
ESPNU
Well, you'll all have to enjoy this one without me tonight.
That's right — I'll be attending my first Wildcat basketball game since the 2008 NCAA Tournament. Long overdue, I know.
Also, this will be the first road basketball game I've ever attended. Should be an easy baptism, considering the LNC ain't exactly the most hostile place in the Big 12.
I'll pop in from time to time today to see how you're all holding up and maybe report on some stuff from the ground, but mostly I plan to cheer my ass off, so don't expect too much out of me. Panjandrum and TB will have to hold down the fort in my absence.
For my previous analysis of the Sooners, click here. For K-State's game notes, follow the jump.
From the K-State Sports Information Department:
Kansas State (21-4, 8-3 Big 12) begins a big stretch of back-to-back road trips this weekend, when the Wildcats travel to Norman, Okla., to face Oklahoma (13-12, 4-7 Big 12) at the Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday at 5 p.m.
The squad will play three of its next four games on the road, which includes an excursion to Texas Tech (16-9, 4-7 Big 12) on Tuesday, before a showdown at No. 1 Kansas (25-1, 11-0 Big 12) on March 3.
Long-time rivals dating back to the old Missouri Valley Conference, this will be the 192nd meeting between K-State and Oklahoma in a series that has been played every year since 1920.
The Sooners, who own a 102-89 edge in the series, including a 59-24 mark at home, are one of only two Big 12 teams to hold an advantage in an all-time series against the Wildcats.
Oklahoma has won 10 of the 14 meetings in the Big 12 era, including five of the six at the Lloyd Noble Center.
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU, with Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Stephen Howard (analyst) on the call.
K-State moved further up in the Top 10 on Monday, ranking seventh in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Coaches' polls.
It marked the third time this season that the Wildcats have been ranked in the Top 10 in both polls, including the second straight week.
It is the highest AP ranking since also placing sixth on March 13, 1962, while it is the highest ranking in the coaches' poll since USA Today took over ownership of the poll in 1991-92.
It marks the first time that the program has ranked among the AP Top 15 for seven consecutive weeks since the 1961-62 squad was ranked among the AP Top 10 for 15 weeks, while the team's current 10-week stay in the AP Top 25 is the longest since the 1972-73 squad was ranked for 16 straight weeks.
The Wildcats are off to their best start in nearly 50 years with their current 21-4 record.
The mark ties for the fifth-best start in school history and the best since the 1961-62 squad finished the year at 22-3.
The team posted its 23rd 20-win season on Feb. 13, becoming the first Wildcat squad to tally 20 or more wins in four consecutive seasons.
In addition, Frank Martin became the first head coach in school history to post three 20-win seasons to start a career, while Wednesday's win over Nebraska tied him with Lon Kruger (64) for the most wins by a coach in his first three seasons.
K-State swept the season series from Nebraska for the first time since 2004 with a gutsy 91-87 win on Wednesday night at home.
After seeing a nine-point advantage evaporate in the last 1:04, senior Chris Merriewether calmly hit a pair of free throws with 26 seconds left and fellow senior Jacob Pullen made a big steal of a deflected pass with six seconds left to clinch the win.
The Wildcats were led by senior Denis Clemente and junior Dominique Sutton, who each tallied 21 points in the contest, while Pullen added 18 points and a team-high six assists.
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Have fun, Bracket
I’ve never been to the Lloyd Noble Center. So far I’ve been to Bramlage, Allen, Devaney, Hearnes Center (but not Mizzou Arena), Erwin Center, Reed Arena and Ferrell Center.
Oklahoma State did us a favor by handing Baylor a loss earlier today. With a win today, we would be assured of maintaining a full game lead on A&M, Mizzou and could be two clear of Baylor.
We'll carry the banner high!
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For anyone wanting to watch it...
…I think you can find it here once VCU-Akron game is over: http://tinyurl.com/KSU-OU
Down with ESPNU!
Down with the Colonial Athletic Conference!
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Here here!
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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 checked, and I couldn't find it. However, be warned...I'm an idiot.
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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
Hey, look; we're wearing purple. Whadda'ya know?
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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
Lu...you can't stop him. You can only hope to contain 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
Seriously, I'm the only guy that voted for Oklahoma in the poll?
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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 figured that would inspire some discussion...
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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
It went right over my head
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
Couple offensive rebounds by OU...
…have hurt us thus far. Boxing out will likely be emphasized in the huddle at this media TO.
We have two BOTC contributors at Lloyd Noble today. Both BracketCat and ksubailey are in attendance. As sparse as the crowd looks, maybe we’ll see them on TV.
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Guys, I'm in Section W1
Which is 90 percent purple. We’re louder than the OU fans.
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 5:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Tony Crocker must always be cold because I've never seen him without sleeves.
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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
Gallon killing us early
Plus a couple sloppy offensive possessions. Need to take care of the ball and hit the glass.
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Oklahoma brought some defensive intesity that I haven't seen from them 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
No kidding
I wonder if they’re a better team without Willie Warren. Don’t have to defer to him and don’t have his bad attitude to deal with.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
They're definitely better
But I don’t think that airball was what Capel was looking for out of a timeout. ;-)
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 5:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Eh, it could be worse. We're sloppy with the ball, and they're hitting open shots. I'll take being six down at this point.
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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
As long as we start rotating better on defense...
…improve the rebounding, and take care of the ball, we’ll be fine.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
See, there you go.
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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
Bingo...
…much better defense, much better rebounding, and a nice little flurry to cut it to two.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Don't say 'flurry'. I have to drive to work an 11 hour shift tomorrow, and I'm not looking forward to 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
Don't blame you...
…what with all those snow chunks falling from the sky today. I can’t really call snow that is 2″×2″ flakes.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
A little over 5 minutes to go in the first half, OU 14-8 in the rebounding department. Fitzgerald has five.
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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
Cade Davis got away with a little more than a hand check there.
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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
Alright, Lu doesn't have the green light for shit like that.
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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
No
No, he does not. Lu, don’t go trying to be Tiny Gallon out there.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
Sutton with the shooter's roll because, in the last few days, he's become a shooter.
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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
He has a nice shooting stroke and touch...
…and now that teams are going to have to respect an open shot from him, he’s going to be more dangerous off the drive and it will open the floor up for the rest of the team.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Does Lowell Galindo ever have time off?
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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
Apparently, nobody has any idea...
…or maybe it’s just you and I here right now.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
21-12 rebounding margin for OU. That's not good.
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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
Sorry I'm late
I would have been here earlier, but I was in a crash.
Kind of shaken up, but I'm fine
I might have some bruising tomorrow.
What happened is, I was driving home from a friend’s house. As I approached a bridge, I saw a police car coming from the other direction with its lights on. I assume it was going to a crash somewhere.
I go to stop and pull over, you know, like your supposed to. But the bridge was icy, and I started to fishtail. I was so scared I was going to have a head-on collision with the police car, but instead I hit the railing.
I’m mostly worried it will cost too much to fix my car.
Icy bridges are the worst
Hope things work out.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, everything will be okay.
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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
Great play to start the second half...
…and then our frontcourt had a collective brainfart. What on earth are Kelly and Colon doing right now?
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How many times have I said, "Nothing good happens when Colon puts the ball on the floor."
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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
Obligatory reference to Toby Keith during an Oklahoma broadcast.
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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
They should just say, "Oklahoma Athletics, brought to you by human piece of shit, Toby Keith."
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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
You'd better watch it
He’ll put a boot in your ass, you know.
He wouldn't want to mess up his purty hair...
Or he could get his father, who actually fought in a war, to beat me up while he sang a song about how tough he is.
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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
How did JHR miss that? When he goes to the rim, it's like me going at a Nerf Hoop hanging from my door.
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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 that is why he doesn't get more playing time.
He can miss shots that are like a Nerf Hoop hanging from someone’s door.
Denis 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
mystman just texted me that exact phrase
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
Ha ha
that’s pretty good. great minds must think alike.
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but I believe I used esta rather than es
It’s been way too long since I took a spanish class and I now have no idea the difference
Surgeon General's Warning: K-State-Mizzou basketball may increase the risk of high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor prior to watching any of these games.
Why isn't Gallon starting at left tackle for OU?
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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 with the three!?!
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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
Occasionally, yes.
It sure can help, as long as he doesn’t try ones that aren’t in his arsenal. Jamar has to be set and open for a 3 ball.
Frank Martin: Jordan, can you let Tiny Gallon run over you?
JHR: Yes, yes I can.
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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 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
Sometimes that's what we need.
Now, for instance.
What I like...
…is that the rest of the team isn’t just standing around watching. After Clemente hit a three, the next possession Jake drives to the lane and finds Jamar.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
On a side note, I just ate an entire pizza, and I'm not feeling well.
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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
by Panjandrum on Feb 20, 2010 6:32 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Hawaiian. it 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
I just watched a seven footer miss a point blank dunk.
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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
Ladies and gentlemen,
I present, Jordan Henriquez-Roberts!
I would be a lot more comfortable if the cats could create a bigger cushion.
I don’t like letting a team hang around on the road. Not one bit.
Fatigue is a good point (by the announcer)
OU has only gone seven deep tonight. That could be a factor in these last ten minutes.
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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
It really could
Especially if we can get someone, anyone, in foul trouble.
OU made a big mistake by trying to go full court...
KSU is killing them in transition, and OU looks tired and sloppy now.
Bad strategic move by Capel there.
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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
Okay, that was just luck by Sutton there.
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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 not watching
Was he guarded when he took the 3?
Yes, and falling away
Swish
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
He needs to cut that crap out real quick
We don’t need another Denis chucking up defended 3s all day.
Note to Dom...
…don’t shoot while moving toward the basket.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
Lloyd Noble. The only arena I've seen with recess lighting.
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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
How's this for a fun stat
Our 3-point percentage is currently the same as our free-throw percentage.
That transition bucket was a thing of beauty.
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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
Sooners streaming for the exits!
We got ’em on the ropes!!!
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 6:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm feeling better
Every second we hold on to a double-digit lead brings the final buzzer closer.
If CK sticks with Greenwalt for another year, he's going to be a beast.
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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
better make that at least 2 years
he has a long way to go…
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Agree with Pan's comment above...
…OU looks gassed right now. A short rotation and trying to press a good backcourt is generally not a good combination.
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Oh, God dammit.
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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 all moved down behind the bench at the end.
It was awesome. We sang the Wabash and chanted Purple… Power at the fans on the other side.
When Frank came out for the radio, we chanted his name.
Clent Stewart came down with his family after the game, and we chanted his name, too.
After he was done Frank came over, thanked us all and said he really appreciated us being there.
Every OU fan I talked to was complimentary and cordial, despite us taking over the place at the end.
All in all, it was a great night. Now let’s do it again in Lubbock and Lawrence!
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 7:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Well, you didn’t talk to this person. ;oD
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the White
Wildcat in spirit, Wildcat in fight
Hail Alma Mater from sea to sea
Onward forever, Hail Victory!
My response?
Boo hoo.
Their football fans are just as bad, if not worse. It was a big win because it was a road win and it kept us on track for where we want to go.
Bingo.
Every team has its share of obnoxious fans, and OU is no different. For example, yesterday morning I was getting pictures at a local FFA pancake feed, and the high school principal, a devoted OU fan (but K-State grad?!) went out of his way to tell me he felt sorry for me because OU was going to beat K-State.
It's just really funny...
…how identical conduct is classified depending on who is doing it.
If OU was in Manhattan and the band was playing “Boomer Sooner” and the fans were singing it and doing whatever cheers they do to celebrate a win, then it would have been nothing more than fans celebrating a victory. But because it was opposing fans in their home arena after winning a road game, it’s some sort of indication that we “don’t know how to win.” Yet, Texas players always gather and sing “The Eyes of Texas” after every road game, and I don’t think anyone thinks it’s because Texas “doesn’t know how to win.”
Case in point. Mystman and I went to the football game in Lincoln in 2003 when we won, 38-9. We were not in the K-State section, but were right next to it (including the band). After our first touchdown, the band played the fight song, and the Wabash, and Willie led the section in the K-S-U cheer after doing his pushups. Some jerk-off NU fan next to me said “you act like you’ve never scored a touchdown before.” After NU scored its only touchdown of the day (on a play that replay clearly showed should not have stood because Jamaal Lord’s knee was down), what did Nebraska’s fans do? They played their fight song, waved the wheat (their version of it), and chanted “Go Big Red.”
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Denis got to 27 points without even taking a free throw.
I think that is the definition of good-Denis.
Businesslike win
Gotta like that on the road against a team that has been tough at home.
9-3
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22-4...I'm kinda speechless.
Yet another guaranteed winning Big 12 season. The fourth in four years.
Looking back at how horrible we were when I was in school, this is just surreal.
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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
Same here
Everything has changed. It’s hard to get tickets, the arena is always at least 10,000 full and loud, and most importantly, the team wins.
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by TB on Feb 20, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
My last year was Huggins' season.
I went to the exhibition game where the team needed multiple overtimes to beat, I believe, Washburn. I was really worried at the time.
Frank Martin:
Undefeated in the LNC.
Representin’!
by BracketCat on Feb 20, 2010 8:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I promise game recaps are coming soon...
…I’m going to have a recap of this week’s action (CU, NU, OU) posted at some point. This pesky Kansas bar exam is really cutting into my writing time right now.
Also, look for some more conference realignment disussion next week. Pending Pan’s schedule, another Adventures post is on its way, too.
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