Let's celebrate with a win: Illinois at Purdue GameThread
by BoilerTMill on Feb 20, 2010 10:54 AM EST
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One year ago today Hammer & Rails went live. 517 members later it is going about 10 times strong than I could have ever expected. I thank everyone who has stopped by over the past year. You have helped make this one of the best Big Ten communities out there, and you have helped me achieve some of my dreams through this site. I know it is silly, but it really means a lot to me that this thing has come so far that it is getting national attention (even when I don't attack Syracuse).
So let's celebrate today with a win. I have a crazy busy day today, so I don't know how much I'll be able to comment during the OpenThread. Currently, I am LiveBlogging the Butler-Siena game for Rush the Court. Tonight I am covering the Danville North Central game as Travis Carroll's undefeated Warriors (ranked #1 in Indiana class 3A) visit Terone Johnson's Panthers (ranked #2 in Indiana Class 4A). This is all part of a basketball orgy, as I had the joy of covering my beloved Wildkats last night when they clinched their first conference title in seven years. Between games I have a lot of errands to run, but I am hoping to be home for at least the second half. Until then, you kids are running the show.
I'll bring beer.
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not sure if anyone saw this
but on gameday, Digger Phelps talked about how impressed he is with Purdue, and praised them effusively for blowing out a top Big East team in West Virginia.
he started the sentence with “I’ve been impressed with Purdue ever since…” and I was hoping he’d finish it with “I read Defend that, Digger”.
That would have been awesome
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by BoilerTMill on Feb 20, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
I think they are a lot like us last year
Rated a little too high, but setting things up for a great team next year.
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by BoilerTMill on Feb 20, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Texas/Texas Tech
Will Purdue game be joined in progress by ESPN or will they delay the tip by a few minutes? Hopefully it only takes a few extra minutes
Tip is usually schedule
for about 7 minutes after the hour or so. Hopefully the UT/Tech game will finish up by then.
If not, the game will be available on espn360.com but that only works with certain internet service providers. I know it works with Comcast (the only thing Comcast has ever done to make me happy) but doesn’t work with Time Warner.
360 it is.
Hoping my crappy internet service holds up for a few minutes and hoping that Texas/Tech doesn’t go to OT
by ElijahJones22 on Feb 20, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
And based on ESPN
360 is delayed by a minute or so. No surprises for me haha
by ElijahJones22 on Feb 20, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I can't believe rather going straight to the game
They show maryland gt highlights. Screw EsPN
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:17 PM EST reply actions
JJ hanging around way too far from the rim
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
If the scorebook is misssing a player
I’ll have a very good feeling about the rest of this game.
Not many good looks..
We are settling for shots too early… contributing to the cold start.
Gotta get the ball to the right players in the right spots.
Not great shot selection so far
No one really wants to shoot
JJ looked to kick that rebound out rather than shoot.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions
I've never liked that call
Just because the offensive player falls down doesn’t make it a foul
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:23 PM EST reply actions
Can Painter hire an assistant to figure out an inbounds play?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:26 PM EST reply actions
Refs
Lot of foul calls early…which team will adjust first
Hummel has figured it out
Drive until you get contact, then fire it up.
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
Nice shot by Hart
That thing looked like it was going to bank off the shot clock.
Great denial by JJ
followed by an offensive board and assist
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:32 PM EST reply actions
JJ has got to finish that
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Is Kramer wearing new kicks?
He is elevating something ridiculous.
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:37 PM EST reply actions
I was hoping Hummel would let it fly
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody wants to finish today
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:40 PM EST reply actions
We've been sloppy
And we’re still up 2. I’ll take it.
Doesn't look like a high scoring affair
If we get 8 from him, we should be in good shape
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Damn you ESPN
Keep Olympic updates off the bottom of my screen!
Ryne Smith sighting
Those have been pretty rare in the winning streak.
The Illini are really clanging that rim
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:46 PM EST reply actions
then again so are we
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
I would certainly think so
Webber is the guy who gave Painter his first job at Southern Illinois.
I don't think Bruce has ever been real fond of Purdue
since they wouldn’t guarantee him the head coach position after Keady
The offense is just miserable without Moore
the spacing is garbage- 3 guys at the foul line
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:47 PM EST reply actions
JJ has to start getting the ball down low
We’re not going to get by on our shooting
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions
Refs
Think they feel stupid not calling anything and then they need a time out because the kid is bleeding?
I sure hope so
I look forward to the makeup call
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
definitely the best i've been able to hear that
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
KRAMER MOMENT!
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:56 PM EST reply actions
Hell yes that's how you play defense
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 4:56 PM EST reply actions
Defense
Amazing the difference between Keller and Kramer on the ball…
Keller looked like he was blatantly hacking Hummel..
Kramer looked kept his hands off him and swarmed him..
Robbie's off
2-11 from the field so far, a lot of those misses in the lane
Seriously
I’m not asking much, just knock down the bunnies.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:00 PM EST reply actions
Shameful shooting.
One would think that the Law of Averages would kick in and save our butt in the second half.
shot terribly
but only down 3. There’s no way we can shoot that badly in the2nd half, I’d think.
The shooting numbers
Illini: fg 50%, 3 pt 62.5%
Purdue: fg 27.3%, 3 pt 33%
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:06 PM EST reply actions
KG has any many points as JJ
and Hart is outscoring Moore. We need some rhythm on offense and it starts with getting the ball down low to JJ. He looks scared to go down on the block.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:09 PM EST reply actions
Alright kids
As you like to say, dad’s home. Let’s finish this thing. I didn’t like what I was hearing in the car.
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Quick, get out the beer
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
now THAT is a welcome!
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Hopefully the Boilers have a welcoming of their own for you
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Mccamey is one ugly mug
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:18 PM EST reply actions
Free throws
Why is Illinois always so bad from the line?
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Hummel!
I think he might be getting hot
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Kramer with the drive
just keep them coming
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:20 PM EST reply actions
Kramer being aggressive
I like it.
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Much better start offensively
Now lets just get the ball out of McCamey’s hands.
Kramer
More aggressive than JJ so far. Still not sure what’s wrong with him today
Garbage call
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:21 PM EST reply actions
Damnit
their hot to start
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They can't keep shooting like this can they?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:22 PM EST reply actions
For the love of God
JJ hit your FTs
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:23 PM EST reply actions
Come on, JJ
Wake up!
Anyone have a redbull?
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3 points for JJ
Is it too early to start the countdown for eight?
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Fortunate call on that charge
It looked like Kramer moved into the driver a bit.
makeup for the bloody nose
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Great second chance 3 by Moore
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JJ and Moore
Good drive on Tisdale for JJ and way to knock down the shot
Not a good feeling right now
We’re too flat and they are hitting jumpers.
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This feels like a hangover
From the OSU game.
It does resemble that stumble to the bathroom the next morning
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
Bright side
Illinois is on fire right now and they have only extended the halftime lead by 1 point.
Thank God Grant picked today to show up
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:29 PM EST reply actions
Welcome, Keaton Grant
He’s getting his shot back. You can see it when it is int he air.
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Makin' it Rain on these bitches!!!!
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Think we've weathered the storm?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:32 PM EST reply actions
i think we're in for a battle
till the end, but considering how hot they were and how poorly we shot, getting the lead is huge!
The Paint Crew
can make it tough to shoot in the 2nd half.
Witht he way we've held leads
Not even then
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Don't bring that shit weak, son!
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Much faster on defense now
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:33 PM EST reply actions
2 good looks
Shtoink
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:34 PM EST reply actions
JJ forgot to eat his wheaties this morning
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:36 PM EST reply actions
That,
or we need to give him a big fat bag of crack
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I can take up a collection
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
Now does anyone know any crack dealers?
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My cousin's a crackhead
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
I am aware but it sounded like he was quoting office space. And in office space they said coke head.
I was loosely paraphrasing
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Clark Kellogg
said it best in that video above… if they knock JJ out of his game… Illinois has a solid chance. ugh.
you had to think that JJ would get extra attention....
that being said.. Moore, and co need to take advantage and pick up the slack… but still feed JJ when he has position
braaalph
I just threw up in my mouth a little. I hate that commercial
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
JJ never even got down to the blocks on that possession
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions
Horrible call on Moore
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:43 PM EST reply actions
dammit!
Are they going to start missing?
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Horrible possession
JJ GET YOUR ASS DOWN LOW
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:44 PM EST reply actions
How are they shooting only 50%
Did I miss the first half where they missed about 15 straight?
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Five for JJ
three more…
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Illinois down to won timeout
That could be big.
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Hopefully they've only got a loss timeout left
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
For the love of God
Can we just get up on McCamey when he has the ball?
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Where has the defense gone?
We’re back to looking lost
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions
Imagine if we hadn't gone to the line 16 times
or forced 7 more turnovers. Time to start playing with a sense of urgency. Make every possession count
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
I like this lineup
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:50 PM EST reply actions
Time for a takeover
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:53 PM EST reply actions
Well, they are not going to call anything I see
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KG for THREE!!!!
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KEATON GRANT
No more initials!
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:54 PM EST reply actions
JJ looks really slow
No way Tisdale should have been able to tie him up just then.
the contract killer
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
Richardson, WTF?
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JJ is killing us
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:57 PM EST reply actions
he's pressing, not playing in the offense
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
That was
COLD BLOODED!!!
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 5:58 PM EST reply actions
Embellishment
Still the right call on the sliding pick
by ElijahJones22 on Feb 20, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
He may have emphasized it to make sure these refs saw it, but the Illinois guy slid in late and leaned with the shoulder.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Kramer would NEVER flop!
Actually, I think that was a legit foul. Earlier, Kramer got a call on a pretty big flop but as someone else said, that might have been a makeup for the no call on the bloody nose.
Dear EsPN
Danica is in 40th, why are you talking about her?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:01 PM EST reply actions
Bye Bye Cole
5 fouls
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MIght have been a questionable call
It was close.
The Shaq radius?
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Don't love the rule
But you’re right, the lack of a line is ridiculous.
Come on Keaton
hit the freebies
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:03 PM EST reply actions
That rebound was HUGE
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions
I feel like the basketball gods were giving us some love
with the FT discrepancy… payback from last years OU game…
Illinois isn't getting to the line because they're shooting, not driving
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:05 PM EST reply actions
KG!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Guess who's back
KEY- TON!
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:06 PM EST reply actions
That was fun
It set off an exaggerated series of fist pumps and general jackassery at Casa de T-Mill
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those layups are really tough
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
Some of that
Can be explained by JJ’s 1-10.
KFG (love it!)
Did someone steal his jersey for the last couple of games?
for starters
we need to inbound the ball…..
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Is Steve Lavin's in box
Going to get fire-bombed by Syracuse fans now?
Man I hope so
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
FT Discrepancy...
I gotta say though that if I were an Illinois fan, I’d be pissed about the difference in FTs lol… 5 to 20.. not as bad though as the OK game from last year.
I'm still firmly convinced
it’s because they were taking jumpshots. how many times did they drive to the lane?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
that game was enormously frustrating
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Grant!!
Thank you for stepping up! We’re glad to have you back!
he was just saving his performance for a game when it would be noticed most
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
C'mon Pete
if you’re going to show off a championship belt, at least hold it right side up.
you in TN or KY?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
alright guys
no more clangs
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Good job, Weber!
Thanks for killing off your last hope
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McCamey learns what Hummel felt like in the OSU game
Set/tie a record but still lose
Did someone throw a chair?
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:15 PM EST reply actions
looks like you're safe
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
what happened?
I just missed that? Did someone get T up?
Weber. For what, I have no idea
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Weber must have bet on the Boilers to cover the spread
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:15 PM EST reply actions
Way to hold serve, guys
Big week this week. We get the next two I think we’re good!
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how can you look past penn st & iu?
jk, I definitely think these next two are big games are big! Illinois played well, but I’m glad we’re just the better team
PLEASE JJ
COME BACK… We were okay without you this game.. but we need you back up to speed…
KG FTW
Let’s go Vandy.
Well that was far more dramatic that it needed to be
But I’ll take the W
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:17 PM EST reply actions
10 point win though
I’ll take dramatic 10 points wins any day
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Polls
We will at least jump up to #3, maybe #2 depending on what happens to UK in a strange gym @ Vandy.
Its a bizarre setup
I’ve got to think it can be tough to shoot in as there have to be strange angles behind the backboard.
Well, let's not play Illinois in Indy now
Since we got the sweep recent history says we lose
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Illi shooting
50% from the floor, and 50% from 3. Yowza
Just one game
If we win the regular season title and don’t flame out in the first round I think we’re good. A regular season title and Finals appearance is even better
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Hopefully JJ takes an extra hot shower to get all the funk off
and Keaton- no bathing or laundry for the next two months. Whatever you did pregame today, don’t change it.
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:21 PM EST reply actions
Well kids, I must be off
Gonna see Carroll and Johnson tonight. Looking forward to it.
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Enjoy
Thanks for the 2nd half mojo you brought.
thanks for letting us hang out
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by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yay, victory.
Best atmosphere at Mackey so far this year. Nice to see even the old people standing for the last 5 minutes.
Next weekend should be fun.
Good win guys,
I am very happy to know that Kramer and Grant are graduating and Moore might make the jump after this year.
That said, please go to the Final Four.
Peace
If the Big 10 is slow and plodding
The SEC is playing pre-shot clock basketball, at least based on UK/Vandy.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 8:20 PM EST reply actions
Seriously.
Vandy had a great look to tie that one up. Nice block by wonder-boy Wall on the previous three-pointer, though.
Calipari was absolutely right when he said he coaches a team of children
Wall and Cousins are both little children. Tremendous talents, but the me first attitudes of 7 year olds. Cousins lost his cool at least twice in the second half and Wall turned to the crowd after the game and started mouthing off.
On a different note, what the hell is Gameday doing in Washington? I thought the Pac-10 was just going to send one team to the tournament and let everyone else go home early.
Lord, beer me strength.
by doublegoldandblack on Feb 20, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions
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