OPEN GAME THREAD: Iowa State
by BracketCat on Feb 6, 2010 12:00 PM CST
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#10 Kansas St. Wildcats (18-4 | 5-3) AT Iowa St. Cyclones (13-9 | 2-5)
Hilton Coliseum — Ames, Iowa
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 — 1:05 PM CST
ESPN2 | ESPN360
"Survive and advance" is the name of the game today.
For my previous analysis of the Cyclones, click here. To see K-State's game notes, follow the jump.
From the K-State Sports Information Department:
Kansas State (18-4, 5-3 Big 12) continues its road swing on Saturday afternoon, when the Wildcats travel to Ames, Iowa, to face Iowa State (13-9, 2-5 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum, at 1 p.m.
It will be the second of back-to-back road games for K-State and the second of four road games in a six-game stretch.
Saturday's contest will match two of the better duos in the Big 12 -- the Wildcat tandem of Jacob Pullen (19.0 points per game) and Denis Clemente (15.0 points per game) will match up with the Cyclone pair of Craig Brackins (16.5 points per game) and Marquis Gilstrap (14.5 points per game).
The quartet each rank among the top 15 scorers in the league, in both overall and conference-only games.
It will be the 209th meeting between K-State and Iowa State, and the 92nd in Ames.
The two teams have met at least twice annually since 1918.
The Wildcats own a 132-76 advantage in the series, which dates back to 1909, and have won seven straight over the Cyclones, including three in a row at Hilton Coliseum.
It is the longest winning streak by either team in the series, since K-State won eight consecutive from 1975 to 1977, while it is the longest winning streak in Ames for the Wildcats since winning six straight from 1972-77.
The contest will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, with Jnebon Sciambi (play-by-play) and Mike Kelley (analyst) on the call.
K-State returned to the Top 10 for the third time this season on Monday, when the Wildcats jumped one spot to a tie for 10th with Duke in the Associated Press poll.
The squad moved two spots to No. 11 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll.
It marks the first time the program has ranked among the AP Top 15 for five consecutive weeks since the 1961-62 squad was ranked among the AP Top 10 for 14 consecutive weeks, from Dec. 19, 1961, to March 13, 1962.
The Wildcats have ranked among the nation's Top 25 in both polls for eight consecutive weeks -- the longest such streak since the 1972-73 season.
K-State earned its first win in Lincoln since 2006 on Tuesday night, when the Wildcats shot 49.2 percent in posting a 76-57 win over Nebraska at the Devaney Sports Center.
The 19-point victory marked the largest margin of victory in a league road game since the inception of the Big 12, while it was the largest in Lincoln since a 27-point win (82-55) on Feb. 3, 1973.
The team used its defensive pressure to force 16 Cornhusker turnovers, converting the miscues into at least 20 points for the 11th time this season.
Senior Denis Clemente led four Wildcats in double figures with his game-high 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-9 from 3-point range, to go with a game-high five assists.
It marked the 10th time in the last 12 games that the squad had four or more players score in double figures.
Sophomore Jamar Samuels tallied a near double-double with 15 points and a game-high nine rebounds.
Juniors Jacob Pullen and Curtis Kelly added 13 and 12 points, respectively, while Kelly had at least five blocks for the fourth time this season.
At 18-4, the Wildcats are off to their best start under head coach Frank Martin and their best mark since the 1961-62 squad opened the year with a 20-2 overall mark.
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Xavier and Dayton are both playing on ESPN 2 right now...
Considering we’ve beat them both, who do we root for to win?
Bracket, help me 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 think we root for Xavier
The question is whether you want two good wins or one very good and one mediocre.
But on second thought
The Dayton win was at a neutral site, making it more potentially valuable than the home win against X.
Anyone remember DK last year?
Getting the broken nose and still forcing Brackins into a miss, with one hand held to his face to catch the blood? I think that was the White Tiger’s defining moment.
That kid was all heart.
I was tough on DK early in his career, but he made a believer out of me.
I will always look fondly on a lot of those guys at the end of Wooly’s tenure that stuck it out. They showed, without a doubt, that the coach and his wet blanket demeanor was the problem with Kansas State basketball.
If you work unbelievably hard, do the right things, and listen to coaches who know what they’re talking about, good things will happen to you.
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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
Are ya'll ready for Framageddon: Basketball Edition?
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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
God, just finish the Dayton game already.
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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 let's get this started
Let’s go Cats – channel your inner ninja and take down those Cyclones!
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I was thinking the same thing.
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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
Looks like he'll score 80 today
but overdone by Brackin’s 95….
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There's not much you can do about those shots by Brackins
Making well guarded mid range jumpers. But he can’t make those all day.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
Not that I know of
I think they said Sutton got 2 VERY quick fouls.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
Geez Sutton
he just kills himself
Just Wabash already!
by AlwaysaWildcat on Feb 6, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
I'll give it up for ISU going with the pink today. It's a good cause and not a lot of guys would be comfortable with 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
Denis with a nice 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
That would be a good example of a shot we WANT Denis to take
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Which was set up by a great offensive board by Judge and a nice look by McGruber. Two freshmen, by the way.
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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...you just got your ninja sign there on the Sprint commercial.
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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
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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
Brackins
What will it take for one of our players to play some d on that guy?
by TheGoodOmen on Feb 6, 2010 1:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions
the 2 shots I have seen have been NBA caliber. Good D just a better player doing the shooting.
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by PowercatVision on Feb 6, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
Let him shoot. Take everyone else out of the game and let Brackins beat you.
It was our strategy last year.
KSU will score their points. Brackins can’t score 60 on his own. Let him get 40 for all I care. Just keep the rest of the team under twenty, and we’ll be fine.
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third
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by PowercatVision on Feb 6, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Our offense sucks right now
Too many freshmen and Bad Jamar has showed up so far.
Hopefully, Jake and CK come back after this timeout. We need them.
Sorry I was late with the game notes, everyone
Totally slipped my mind to add it last night. It’s up now.
"Luis Colon with the touch..."
Is like hearing my wife say, “Wow, you went all night.”
It’s rare, but when it happens, it’s magic.
Bring on the Cats
"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 6, 2010 1:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
nope travel! Good D Louis!
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by PowercatVision on Feb 6, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
my bad. watching on 360 and a bit delayed :D
Keep It Purple.
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by PowercatVision on Feb 6, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Damn, Jake. That wasn't pretty.
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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 can tell Brackins is feeling it" ... as he misses bad ... "well, that was off the mark."
These announcers suck.
And now a double foul.
Typical shitty Big 12 game.
And a bad foul on Kelly
This is a disaster. They can smell upset now. We didn’t keep our foot on their throat and now we’ll have a game to the end.
Grrr. Lack of focus and execution = stress-induced ulcers for me.
that was the ugliest shot
since fred brown, but fred brown could shoot…
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Well, shit.
We have to minimize these kinds of runs if we want to win in the Hilton.
Tempers are flaring right now
I’m going to predict an Iowa State player throws a punch this game. They’re not used to the physical play.
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Good
We need to get that short bench in serious foul trouble and get to the line, because we ain’t scoring any other fracking way.
If anyone cares, I prefer Marriott over Hilton. Better rewards. I got a Blu-Ray with my Marriott points.
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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's pretty simple really...
We are the better team. Just put your best defensive guy on Brackins and make someone else win it for Iowa State. On the offensive end just calm down and take good looks and stop the circus act basketball that we have going on right now.
We don't have a best defensive guy for a dude like that
DK graduated and none of our posts are good enough on D.
I don't think Sutton is big enough.
Giving up 5 inches will make it tough.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 1:40 PM CST up reply actions
Sutton isn't nearly quick enough
Even guards have taken advantage of him this year. He stops moving his feet and gets fouls.
That was a horribly ugly putback, but I'll take 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
Did anyone just see that stat?
Brackins: 7-14 (14 pts)
Rest of team: 3-15 (7 pts)
That’s the strategy.
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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
Well, we have to hit shots, obviously.
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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
Other than Lu and sorta CK
Our bigs are getting physically owned today. Jamar’s playing like a pussy.
On offense...
If they are going to double the post then we need someone to cut behind the defense off the high post to receive the inside feed for the easy lay-in or shot at the rim.
We've been doing some of that
The problem is that EVERYONE is missing bunnies, especially CK and Jamar.
Lu is the only one throwing it in with confidence from close in.
Well we're seeing a bad Denis kind of game
We get to halftime tied or with the slight lead, they’ll combust during the 2nd half like they usually do
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Actually pretty normal
Made a few shots, missed a few ugly ones, good in transition. Pretty par for the course.
Right now, this game is playing in our favor.
ISU is working hard and getting worn out. They’ve gone eight deep. They won’t have that luxury all game long.
Keep pushing, keep pressing, and keep thowing 10+ guys at them. They’ll wear down.
We just have to get to half even or with a slight lead.
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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't miss layups.
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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're not a bad person
But that’s not how I want to win this game.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Well, we knew ISU was a good defensive team
It’s just aggravating that we’re making self-inflicted stupid mistakes to help them. Where is the effort from the Nebraska game?
That wasn't a charge. Good aggresive play by Jamar.
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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 it wasn't. Judge was sandwiched between two guys
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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
Er, whatever. Skinny tall dude. All I saw was a '3' on the jersey
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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 Gilstrap hit 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
If we go into halftime trailing, it's a bad sign
I don’t think this team has won more than one game in which it trailed at half. Taking a lead into halftime is a good predictor of success for us.
Calm down. There's pleny of game left.
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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
Damn.
That is not what we needed.
Frank, just draw up a play that will score us a bucket. Don’t care 2 or 3, we just need to go to the locker room on a good note.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
Leave some GD bench-warming freshman wide open for 3
Brilliant defense there.
The breakdown came when Chris didn’t move his feet, allowing the cutter to get into the middle of the D and kick out.
Merriewether can be as much of a liability as he can a strength.
KSU isn't shooting well at all, and ISU is hitting some shots they won't normally hit (i.e. Gilstrap)
If KSU can get back to shooting around 40% and we can keep ISU down in the 30% range, we’ll be fine.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
What's upsetting is getting outrebounded...
ISU: 21
KSU: 20
O-Rebs: ISU 7 – KSU 5
Granted, some of that is due to the foul trouble. We’re gonna need Judge and Samuels to step up big.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
TEch up 13 at half vs. OSU
Interesting…
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Random fact: 3 of KSU's 4 losses have occured on Saturday
KSU only has one big 12 win on a Saturday (@Colorado).
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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
Just one more reason I was concerned
Also, we’ve lost like 14 of our last 15 on ESPN2. I hate this station.
That is a random fact...
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We have an opportunity here...
To actually come out of a halftime with some spark and pull away…I know it is a first but we have to start somewhere.
There's always a first for everything.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Given that ISU is banged up
I can see that happening. Brackins’ was probably riding the bike during halftime. If he sits through that for 15-20 minutes, he’s not coming back in.
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One of two things happens...
ISU digs down deep and fights through the pain and physical nature of KSU’s defense to come out with a big win.
ISU wears out and acquiesces to the onslaught.
I’m hoping for the latter.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Anybody see WV down 13 to end up winning by 19?
Holy crap that’s a massive collapse.
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Halftime Factoid: KSU's Bench is 0-9 from the field.
The only two points have come off of Jamar Samuels’ free throws.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
This is the Oklahoma State game all over again, only on the road
Opponent has one player we can’t stop? Check.
Jake’s shooting like crap? Check.
Denis is so-so? Check.
Bigs are playing soft? Check.
Key players in foul trouble? Check.
Can’t make bunnies and layups? Check.
Jake's 3-8 from the field. Not too horrible. However, based on the eyeball test, no he's not shooting well.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Meh. It happens to everyone. If no one has ever chanted that at you, it means you don't shoot much.
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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
ESPN...stop stealing my factoids
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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 will be hearing from my lawyer, TB
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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 charge was a makup foul
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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 fans don't like the call..." Pet peeve of mine when an announcer says that. Of course they didn't like 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
And Curtis gets his third already
This is horrible. Brackins might foul out the whole team at this rate.
That was a cheap foul on Kelly. I don't get that call.
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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
Viva la Clemente!
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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
Foul on Colon? Que?
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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 was a simple foot tangling.
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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
Viva la Clemente!
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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 a nice spin by Jamar
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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 glad he is bringing a better effort this half
I’ll try to be more positive now that they’re showing me signs of waking up.
I can handle mistakes. Just don’t like poor effort.
We were secretly wishing he would have shot it
it would tell us how on fire he is.
It’s nice to see him not take it once in a while too..
Just Wabash already!
by AlwaysaWildcat on Feb 6, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
We had better go after him
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See, this is why I should coach...
Hard, physical first half, and then in the second, speed it up as they get tired.
The beauty of this is that it’s how KSU plays. This is why you have Greenwalt. Our S&C program is built for this strategy.
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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
Yeah, looks like you were right
Lot of game left to play, though.
One thing’s for sure — our bigs certainly are getting plenty of rest.
Oh, it's not an indication of victory...
It’s just what you do to beat teams with inferior depth.
Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy
Let's see a little Denis magic!
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i noticed that too...
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You got your wish
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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 can only fall on the floor so many times before it has an effect on you
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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
JAMSAM AND JUDGE
Take that!
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i had to post something
that game damn near gave me a heart attack
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And the Cats have successfully sucked
up the air that is Hilton (get it? it’s a cyclone pun…)
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ouch...
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Buh dum psh...don't forget to tip your waitress. He'll be here all week.
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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
A bit of trivia
The term cyclone was first applied to Iowa State after defeating Northwestern in basketball. The next day the paper read, “Iowa State Cyclones Northwestern”. After that the name stuck.
I've always thought we had a generic name, but that's just retarded.
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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
Yes, Cyclone fans, that's the definition of a charge
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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
A younger grandma
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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 may need to institute hockey glass
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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 love it when Samuels leaves the ground
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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 had a few in earlier years
But not at the rim.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
Not according to the official stats
They were remarking earlier in the season that he should stop trying for them b/c he hadn’t ever been credited with one.
I just went according to ESPN
They credit him with one each against Xavier and Colorado this year.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
We might need to get Rodney in there, in order to get some offense going
Starting to stagnate on the last few possessions.
Pullen's stat line: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls. He's the glue, baby.
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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
Overall we've only got 4 turnovers
I can definitely live with that
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that was worse than my pun...
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Question: Does Jake become 1st team All-Big 12?
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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
Given that some other players have been patently average of late
Such as James and Pittman, I think he’s got a decent shot.
But he'll be up against other 1 and 2s
I’m not sure who you would put ahead of him, but he should be in the running.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
My vote...
Pullen
Collins
Aldrich
Anderson
James
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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 newcomer of the year
freshman?
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I obviously agree
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2nd Team
Dunn
Carter
Brackins
Clemente
Pittman
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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 way
You gotta have Udoh somewhere on the first two teams, man.
He’s basically averaging a triple double in conference play.
Alright, sub Pittman for Udoh
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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
Him and Sherron
Sure. James and Anderson at the forwards and …..Cole…C….
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he definitely has to be in the conversation
Keep It Purple.
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by PowercatVision on Feb 6, 2010 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I guess that's one way to defend the floater
Learning experience for Denis: Don’t do that against three trees.
That's a heartbreaker of a possession 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
What a SICK save by Irving
and the save into Clemente for 3. Wow.
Irving was about 40 feet up in the air there.
Jamar, Jamar, Jamar
You can’t give them those easy free throws.
Nice iso for Kelly out there.
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Four on Gilstrap
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Yup
He’s developed a hell of a post game when he’s on. Nice little touches. Good athleticism
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Jake is leading the team in rebounding...
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Totally wrong gif there
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Not a smart foul by Kelly
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Way too much time left in this one
Two bigs with four fouls and no chance of Brackins fouling out.
Gotta start scoring again.
He has four
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Damn, they're right back in it
These cold spells just kill us. When you think back, we scored a lot on turnovers and in transition. Still kinda cold from the floor.
Really wish Jamar hadn’t got four like he did.
Not a shot by CK that I like, but I'll take it.
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And the +1 opp for CK. Niiiiiice.
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No, Kelly or Udoh will get that.
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That was clutch
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Denis will end up with 30+
once the fouling starts
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Unless he goes stone cold.
Like he did down the stretch against Texas.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
You were right. Here it is.
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Bad foul, Sutton
You can’t send them to the line without even taking the ball up the court.
Four on Dom
Ugh. Bad foul.
Some of our guys are gonna start walking soon, or else JHR will be coming in.
Possibly both.
And there is the dagger from Denis
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Can we all agree that Denis finally is coming out of season-long slump?
And none too soon, either.
If he’s open, he buries it now.
When he sets his feet, he's money.
And we’re not talking dollars and cents, we’re talking C-notes.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
1-15 after that miss
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Wow, I guess it's over in ESPN's eyes
When they cut way from bonus coverage for a shitty SEC game, they clearly think you’re gonna win.
Aubrn has a basketball team? You learn something new every single day.
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I love the hole there on the chart between Lon Kruger and Bob Huggins
We were asleep for 20 years. Absolutely nothing happened! I’ve never heard of Tom Asbury in my life!
What was the line?
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ESPN crew salivating of over the Cats. Love it.
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30!!! Viva la Clemente!
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Whew. Glad to get out of that one.
As hard as it is to win in Ames, you don’t get enough credit for a win. And there is too much blame for a loss.
That was a decent win. It's always nice to escape with a win against a good Missouri Valley school.
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That's not very nice.
McDermot is a good coach who has had a string of bad fortune: injuries, transfers, guys going to Germany.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
There are two components to college coaching: Coaching ability and Recruiting ability
McDermott is a decent coach. He can’t recruit or retain players worth a damn.
That’s what it’s like in the Mo Valley. You take a bunch of mid-major guys and win by being a good coach. If you can’t recruit at a high level, you can’t win in a major conference.
ISU looks and plays like a good mid-major because their coach still coaches like he’s at a mid-major and recruits mid-major players. With the exception of Brackins, who has no business being in college this year. He should have left last year when his stock was much higher.
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Yes, he's a very good Valley coach
Who in four years has never figured out what it takes to win in the Big 12. Even with a future NBA star on his roster.
Also, KSU ended up winning by shooting 40% from the field. ISU shot 37%...
Therefore, I reference my earlier comment:
KSU isn’t shooting well at all, and ISU is hitting some shots they won’t normally hit (i.e. Gilstrap)
If KSU can get back to shooting around 40% and we can keep ISU down in the 30% range, we’ll be fine.
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Yeah, you were right
I probably went off the deep end there for a little while. But I guarantee Frank felt the same way going into halftime.
Play of the game
Plays, really. With about 15:30 left in the second half, Jamar got back-to-back steals that went for dunks, one by Jamar and one by Wally: Wally’s only bucket of the day.
Well, that's embarrasing
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As long as...
OU gets them out of thier system now. I have second row seats in Norman behind
the KSU bench on the 20th
Depends on which one shows up
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I think this says more about Texas than it does OU
Texas looks more and more like the 5th best team in the conference. I’d put both Baylor and aTm ahead of them right now. One beat them in Austin and the other should have.
They're in a serious funk. KU could go in there and steamroll them
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Or they could rally because their backs are against the wall
Which is what I am hoping will happen.
Texas’ only wins in the series have come in Austin.
At home, they're very dangerous
Undefeated, actually.
But on the road…
I think we match up well with them, though.
Also keep in mind
OU always plays its best game of the year at home against Texas. Without fail.
I still think we’ll deal them their first home loss, just like we did CU.
Texas has tanked...
they have not been able to live up to the hype. Big Monday should be interesting.
Doug Gottlieb on Texas:
“The guys who can shoot can’t defend. They’re mismatched.”
On OU:
“This is why OU is the most disappointing team in the country. This is how good they CAN be.”
Gettin' some love on ESPN right now
Doug joked that Frank drew up the play to throw it out of bounds, save it with Irving and have Denis sink a 3. Heh.
Oh, dear Lord
Kentucky leads LSU 42-14 at halftime.
That’s not even fair. They should just let the Tigers forfeit.
Fellow Cat fans
If OU and Baylor hold on, we will have sole possession of second place in the Big 12 in approximately one hour.
As long as we take care of business at home and at TT,
we should be sitting pretty good.
by WillieWannabe on Feb 6, 2010 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
I also like our tiebreakers.
We hold tiebreakers over aTm, UT, and Baylor.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
Those could be key
Meanwhile, OSU looks like it will be lucky to get to 8-8. If we had to lose, OSU and Mizzou were the teams to lose to.
Just wish we could have closed the deal against KU at home.
UNLV is just destroying BYU
And Dayton creamed Xavier earlier, so our non-con is picking up steam again.
Should make RPI WATCH fun tomorrow.
Dayton/Xavier doesn't really do a whole lot for us, though.
I love watching games and being able to say to myself, “We beat both these teams.”
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
It helps a little
That was a must-win game for Dayton to stay in the at-large picture. Xavier’s already in.
I want them both to do well in the NCAA Tournament.
I didn't realize it was on TV here.
Have I mentioned how much I love watching games and being able to say to myself, “We beat both these teams?”
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Then I lose the signal.
Eff, you, Eagle Communications.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Damn, I think aTm might pull this off
Which means the best we can do is a tie for 2nd. Crapola. Stupid Baylor. Can’t depend on them for anything.
The sports writer at my paper made a good point,
despite him being a Mizzou grad.
“Baylor is the L.A. Clippers of the Big XII,” he said.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Pledger is killing OU right now with poor shot selection
Luckily, Texas is killing themselves right back with dumb mistakes.
OU needs to get TMG back on the floor.
If Texas can't make a free throw
They should get it pretty easily
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Boomer Sooner!
Well, at least this one went our way.
Hope this pisses Texas off enough to go beat the Fakehawks.
BTW, I whiffed two games on BIG 12 OUTLOOK today. I knew Baylor’s computer numbers were overrated somewhat, but this OU game surprised me a little.
Well, I think I'm heading out for the day
The only remaining game in the Big 12 is the worst team playing the best team in the best team’s house.
Uh, pass.
I’ll set the over/under for when the Rock Chalk chant starts at the 4 minute mark.
Not me; don't get ESPNU.
I sure wish we could have gotten average KU.
by AMS on Feb 6, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
They're up 47-44 now
13 minutes left
Just Wabash already!
by AlwaysaWildcat on Feb 6, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
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