Kentucky - Iowa Game Thread

[Wildcat Larry]

Ease up on the threes, guys.

[Mountain Cat]

Holy cow Sims is on fi-ya

[ukbob]

Bad shot by Sparks and no defense on their 3.

JC really working the boards tonight.

[Wildcat Larry]

Wasn't that goaltending? ;):shock:

[dstnshpp]

IMO - Crawford looks like his shot is off, I know he's only taken 2 or 3 shots but he's missed badly. Maybe his shoulder is really bothering him

[Wildcat Larry]

Now that wasn't goaltending. :shock:

[MthrBtch]

Whistle was just blown before the foul occurred on the layup attempt

[RaviMoss#1fan]

Sims Lighting it up we got Carter in there now

[dstnshpp]

No easy baskets in Jared's house!!!

[Wildcat Larry]

Did they pay these guys to keep it close?

For those who don't know, I alway fuss about the refs during the game, but get over it later. ;)

[Mountain Cat]

Why the f is snarly Coach K doing commercials during a UK game? F ESPN!

[kybuc]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Did they pay these guys to keep it close?

For those who don't know, I alway fuss about the refs during the game, but get over it later. ;)


ROTFLMAO!

[dstnshpp]

Sims does it all

[Mountain Cat]

sit that slow Shag down and get some speed in there

[Wildcat Larry]

Rebound, SHAG! Geez.

[Mountain Cat]

What a pass by Rondo

[KapitalCat]

This team is a good post player away from being pretty good. Shag is not the answer, not is Woo..but I state the obvious.

[Spanish Moss]

We have to find a way to keep Shaq out of the game.

[dstnshpp]

KapitalCat wrote: This team is a good post player away from being pretty good. Shag is not the answer, not is Woo..but I state the obvious.


I'd like to see Carter in with the starters. What he lacks in skill right now, he makes up for with effort

[Mountain Cat]

At least Carter has a mean streak. put him in again

[Wildcat Larry]

It would be nice if somebody beside Sims scored a point or two. :?

[ukbob]

KapitalCat wrote: This team is a good post player away from being pretty good. Shag is not the answer, not is Woo..but I state the obvious.
Totally agree. We need one more scorer to make this a better team.

I like our hustle tonight though. Especially on the boards.

[Wildcat Larry]

Bad call, that was a charge.

[Wildcat Larry]

These refs suck, KyBuc.

[dstnshpp]

This lineup is a little sloppy

[MthrBtch]

OK. Here's the first post of many I'm sure where my wife and best friend are making fun of me and my site watching during the game. I usually don't post, but, tonight I am and I'm really hearing about it. I told them I was going to take my laptop and digi camera to the IU game (jk)and got BOOOOOED!!!

[dstnshpp]

GET BACK ON DEFENSE!!!!!!!!

[tubbythegreat]

the backups were playin too sloppy. glad to get them outta there for now...anyway, at least we're rebounding better.

[tubbythegreat]

3!!! from sparks. i cant get over the hops rondo's got. he can sky

[dstnshpp]

Woo showed a post move!!

[RaleighCat]

Really not a bad half by the Cats so far. At least we're hitting the glass. Sims is a stud. 2nd unit doing nothing much, except Moss. Refs are tighter than a drum.

[Mountain Cat]

glad to see Rondo and Sparks come in together and restore order

[dstnshpp]

I always get nervous whenwe go to the free throw line

[RaleighCat]

We are scrappy tonight. Nice to see. Keep fighting guys.

[Wildcat Larry]

Did I mention that I'm not impressed with the refs. :shock:;)

[KapitalCat]

Sims gets it. He has been in the system for a few months and he's the best player on the team, (besides Rondo).

[MthrBtch]

Moss doesn't miss many of those

[wildcatfaninnc]

does Woo ever get position down low? he gets beat down the court and cant get position.

[Wildcat Larry]

Bad last minute by the Cats and the refs. ;)

[RaleighCat]

Iowa is running better than we are.

[Mountain Cat]

MthrBtch wrote: Moss doesn't miss many of those
Keep shootin Ravi

[RaleighCat]

Shooting 32%, not good.

[MthrBtch]

Perry better get his bed of straw ready for that dog house he's getting ready to be stuck in after that mental breakdown. I wanted to type stupidity but I stopped myself.

[KapitalCat]

A really average KY team is playing a solid but not great Iowa team. Ky has two starts on the team, Sims and Rondo. Unless Crawford or Thomas step up and start playing like major college players, this one will go to Iowa.

[dstnshpp]

RaleighCat wrote: Shooting 32%, not good.





It might be a good sign though. We're not shooting well but only down 3.

[KapitalCat]

MthrBtch wrote: Perry better get his bed of straw ready for that dog house he's getting ready to be stuck in after that mental breakdown. I wanted to type stupidity but I stopped myself.Perry has regressed. I know he has a bum ankle but he was better as a freshman. I can't explain it.

[VIIBanners]

Are there any live stats for this game anywhere? Does anyone know?

[wildcatfaninnc]

Crawford hasnt hit the rim yet. He looks way out of synch.

[Wildcat Larry]

At least we have Rondo's obligitory palming call out of the way. The refs can call the game normal from here on out. :?:rolleyes:

[BrassowFan]

This is as sloppy as I can remember seeing a Tubby Smith team play. :(

It seems to me that Iowa is doinga much better job at getting position on our guys but it's only halftime...

[KapitalCat]

dstnshpp wrote: RaleighCat wrote: Shooting 32%, not good.





It might be a good sign though. We're not shooting well but only down 3.
we out rebounded them 23-14 and we are down 3. For the third straight year, outside shooting is an issue. Sigh.

[dstnshpp]

[Wildcat Larry]

VIIBanners wrote: Are there any live stats for this game anywhere? Does anyone know?Try ESPN. Go to the scoreboard and then to the Game Center for this game. Apparently, the schools that are participating don't have either the permission or the ability to do their own live stats.

[lighthouse]

Defense looks fairly good. It seeems like the offense is one pass away from being in sinc. But Larry, I thought the officials did ok, that was a good call on the block, he was almost set but still moving. Missed more walks on both ends than anything else. IMO.

[Wildcat Larry]

Crawford, 1 for 7. Yikes.

Rondo, no points. Yikes.

[Spanish Moss]

We have to get some points out of Rondo. Does he have a goose egg at the half?

[wyldkatzky]

KapitalCat wrote: dstnshpp wrote: RaleighCat wrote: Shooting 32%, not good.





It might be a good sign though. We're not shooting well but only down 3.
we out rebounded them 23-14 and we are down 3. For the third straight year, outside shooting is an issue. Sigh.

Outside shooting is not really the problem, we are 6-12 at halftime, 50% is good.

its the other shots that we suck at

[TrueblueCATfan]

I wish the refs would stick those whistles where the sun does not shine.....let them play the game

[Mountain Cat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: VIIBanners wrote: Are there any live stats for this game anywhere? Does anyone know?Try ESPN. Go to the scoreboard and then to the Game Center for this game. Apparently, the schools that are participating don't have either the permission or the ability to do their own live stats.no ability....

[dstnshpp]

live stats on ukathletics.com or yahoo



http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/gamecenter/live/NCAAB_20051121_IA@KY

[RaleighCat]

At least Perry is trying. Crawford is invisible. What did he do in HS to earn McD's AA????

[KapitalCat]

Difference in the game is simple, Iowa is 14-33 KY is 10-30. Rondo needs to take over the second half.

[Doug Hardin]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Crawford, 1 for 7. Yikes.

Rondo, no points. Yikes.

Didn't 5 of those 6 misses come on two possessions? He reminds me of Bogans in '02; when his shot isn't going, he's taking to the rim and being aggressive on the boards.

[bleedbluelady]

If we could get an OFFENSIVE rebound we'd have a double digit lead.

[VIIBanners]

7 REBOUNDS for RONDO!

[TrueblueCATfan]

thank god for Sims.............we need him in the second half..does he have 2 fouls

[VIIBanners]

RaleighCat wrote: At least Perry is trying. Crawford is invisible. What did he do in HS to earn McD's AA????
Tough crowd. :?

I don't know why some of you guys are so up and down on whoever isn't having a Jordanesque game.

[audacious1]

Tough game to listen to. Quite frustrating. What are the views of those watching?

[RaleighCat]

Tubby no doubt has their attention. Should be a good 2nd half.

[dstnshpp]

too many 3 attempts in the first half.15 attempts is too many for a half IMO.

too many turnovers too. 11 in the 1st half

[lighthouse]

VIIBanners wrote: 7 REBOUNDS for RONDO!
And 0 for Shag and Woo. I wonder what they do when the team works on getting in postion in practice?

[Wildcat Larry]

lighthouse wrote: But Larry, I thought the officials did ok, that was a good call on the block, he was almost set but still moving. Missed more walks on both ends than anything else. IMO.
You're probably right, but I always complain about the refs during the game and then recant later on when the stress level has gone down. It just keeps me from exploding, or imploding, during the game. ;):)

I feel good that the Cats are just sitting 3 points down while playing pretty bad everywhere but on the boards. Zero points from Rondo, 1 for 7 for Crawford, throwing the ball away way too much, etc. Hopefully, it's gotta get better in the second half, an UK might wear Iowa out around the midpoint of the second half.

[RaleighCat]

VIIBanners wrote: RaleighCat wrote: At least Perry is trying. Crawford is invisible. What did he do in HS to earn McD's AA????
Tough crowd. :?

I don't know why some of you guys are so up and down on whoever isn't having a Jordanesque game.
I'm just stating the obvious- that our McD's AA small forward is invisible. He's had maybe 2 good games in a UK uni. That's all I'm saying.

[VIIBanners]

TrueblueCATfan wrote: thank god for Sims.............we need him in the second half..does he have 2 fouls
yes.

Sims was on fire from outside but got hacked everytime he took it inside. We NEED Morris real bad... if just to have a big body taking hard to the rim and finishing after the foul... and he was a decent foul shooter last year.

[CATHYnKY]

RaleighCat wrote: Tubby no doubt has their attention. Should be a good 2nd half.



I'm sure Tubby isn't smiling

[Doug Hardin]

In regard to the officials, don't you think fans of other schools would complain if they knew that one of the officials (Tom Eades) was a high school teammate of Patrick Sparks' uncle?

[wildcatfaninnc]

he is also the president of the local bank in Central City where Sparks family resides.

[VIIBanners]

RaleighCat wrote: VIIBanners wrote: RaleighCat wrote: At least Perry is trying. Crawford is invisible. What did he do in HS to earn McD's AA????
Tough crowd. :?

I don't know why some of you guys are so up and down on whoever isn't having a Jordanesque game.
I'm just stating the obvious- that our McD's AA small forward is invisible. He's had maybe 2 good games in a UK uni. That's all I'm saying.Hey man, I know what your saying to a certain extent. I would like to see himhave better games...and he will. You never know with our team. Opponents focus on different people every night and opens opportunities for others. Tonight, Crawford has had chances to make it happenbut hasn't. Point taken.

[RaleighCat]

Here we go. Let's see what happens.

[KapitalCat]

wyldkatzky wrote: KapitalCat wrote: dstnshpp wrote: RaleighCat wrote: Shooting 32%, not good.





It might be a good sign though. We're not shooting well but only down 3.
we out rebounded them 23-14 and we are down 3. For the third straight year, outside shooting is an issue. Sigh.

Outside shooting is not really the problem, we are 6-12 at halftime, 50% is good.

its the other shots that we suck at
I thought we were 10-30 which is 33.3% and won't beat any decent D-1 team?

[Mountain Cat]

Iowa is to fast for Shag, so I don't think he will be in there for the second half. Alford has that matchup figured out.

[BrassowFan]

UK just doesn't seem organized. As much as I love to see the teams run, IMO they just do not seem comfortable with that style.

[CurlyCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: It would be nice if somebody beside Sims scored a point or two. :?

Holy crap Larry, at least SOMEONE IS scoring. His shots were selected well, he's not forcing it and the game is coming to him. And what's more, HE WAS NAILING THEM!

:nada: What's wrong with this picture?

[Mountain Cat]

Good D Woo

[Wildcat Larry]

Time for Rondo to drive the basket and finish a few shots.

[TrueblueCATfan]

That Brunner kid for Iowa..is it just me or does he look like he is 40 years old....



GO BIG BLUE

[Wildcat Larry]

So much for the rebounding edge.

[Wildcat Larry]

Yes, Perry can dunk. ;):)

[KapitalCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Yes, Perry can dunk. ;):)Just can't make a lay up:)

[VIIBanners]

PERRY SLAM!

[Levi]

I'm sorry but these guys look pathetic.

[Wildcat Larry]

Sorry, lighthouse, but these refs suck. Perry was just pulled down by his arms and it's freakin jump ball? Yeah, right. :shock:

[wildcatfaninnc]

woo isnt even trying to rebound....just freaking horrible!

[RaleighCat]

Hitting shots just makes this game easier doesn't it? Can we please hit some???

[KapitalCat]

Levi wrote: I'm sorry but these guys look pathetic.Well, for a team that has hopes of making a final four, that has a couple of Micky Dee guards I think its understandable we are perplexed at how disorganized they look at times . I think they are feeling the affect of not having Kaz and Chuck. Iowa is a nice team, solid, top 20, lower half.

[RaleighCat]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: woo isnt even trying to rebound....just freaking horrible!
Yeah, he was lost on that one posession. Just couldn't find the ball or someone to box out.

[Wildcat Larry]

This would be a whole different game if a few shots would fall. Lots of effort out there, but the ball just won't go in the basket. :?

[Mountain Cat]

I feel Ravi and Sparks need to work a little harder to get open looks That will open up the lanes

[MthrBtch]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Yes, Perry can dunk. ;):)You got to it before me Larry, I saw the thread the other day and thought 6'8" Perry can't dunk???

[KapitalCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: This would be a whole different game if a few shots would fall. Lots of effort out there, but the ball just won't go in the basket. :?It was an issue last year too. Without an inside out game its only going to get worse as the season goes on. lets really hope the NCAA finds compassion in their heart for Mr. Morris :)

[Mountain Cat]

Sparks on D.....



how about calling the moving screen that Iowa set against Pat 4 times in a row????

[wildcatfaninnc]

i swear its only the 3rd game of the season and I am already losing my mind over FT shooting. i'll be back, i am going to visit my good buddy Mr. Maker Mark.

[VIIBanners]

Iowa is wearing down... they are grabbing at the shorts and panting like over-run Coon Hounds.:D Cats are stepping it up on D.

[Mountain Cat]

Sparks is doing the little things tonight.....he's a gamer

Sims is awesome offensively too

[RaleighCat]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: i swear its only the 3rd game of the season and I am already losing my mind over FT shooting. i'll be back, i am going to visit my good buddy Mr. Maker Mark.

Amen. It's going to kill us this season. How huge would the "gift" 3 point play have been if Ramel had hit the FT?

Come on guys!!!! Hit some DARN shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dstnshpp]

Rondo won't shoot. He has been wide open a few times and not taken the shot. I am starting to think his new and improved shot is nonexistant.

[Mountain Cat]

I always feel better when Pat is in there in the mix

[Wildcat Larry]

It would help if Crawford would show up sometime in the near future. :?

[dstnshpp]

THE LEAD WE HAVE THE LEAD!!!

[wildcatfaninnc]

HERE WE COME BABY!!!!!!!!

[TrueblueCATfan]

NOw tell me why in the hell didn't we play like this in the first half,,,,



GO BIG BLUE

[dstnshpp]

REBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wildcatfaninnc]

FREAKING PUT A BODY ON SOMEBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[Mountain Cat]

that old white man is killing us on the glass all by himself

[wildcatfaninnc]

3 on 1 and we pull up for a 3?

[RaleighCat]

We are getting the calls now. Do the refs have Nielsen ratings in mind for tomorrow?

[Mountain Cat]

Sims is the man!

[Wildcat Larry]

They're handchecking Rondo all night. I thought that was a point of emphasis.

[DamonEsquire]

That is the good ole days. Once in awhile, it is not bad thing. It is a good thing.

[dstnshpp]

S+I+M+S=BEAST

[RaleighCat]

We'd be up by 10 if our decision making was better. Horrible waste of several steals and breaks. ARRRRHHHH

[Wildcat Larry]

Rondo has 16 rebounds.

[Mountain Cat]

Get in there Patrick!

[TrueblueCATfan]

worn out..............put some fresh bodies in there......I am seeing alot of huffing and puffing going on

[RaleighCat]

Well, Thomas can't shoot from the baseline. That's 2 or 3 he's missed.

[ukbob]

Don't understand putting in Thomas for Pery. Thomas cannot shoot and Perry was hitting shots. Weird.

[RaleighCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Rondo has 16 rebounds. Has he scored yet? I can't think of a basket he's made.

[Wildcat Larry]

It ain't over until the fat lady sings.

http://www.hants.gov.uk/cats/Paws/the_fat_lady_sings.GIF

[TrueblueCATfan]

they just flashed on the screen that Rondo has 17 points......DidI miss something

[TrueblueCATfan]

they just flashed on the screen that Rondo has 17 points......DidI miss something

[MthrBtch]

TrueblueCATfan wrote: they just flashed on the screen that Rondo has 17 points......DidI miss somethingrebounds not points

[KapitalCat]

Ky shooting 60% from the FT line, Iowa 75. Would be nice to make about 70%.

[PensacolaCatFan]

Rebounds.....Tubby's gone to the "C" play!

[Wildcat Larry]

17 rebounds, but it's 18 now.

[RaleighCat]

Rondo is taking over now. He's got to hit his FT's. 3 of 4 isn't bad, but we need every one we can get right now.

[BrassowFan]

I would take 70% at the line considering how it's been a weakness for years however IMO that's too low, it should be 80%+ for any player at this level. It's the same shot everytime... I just don't understand how some guys are just so terrible from behind the line... it's not like it's moved since the first time they took the shot 12+ years ago.

[KapitalCat]

BrassowFan wrote: I would take 70% at the line considering how it's been a weakness for years however IMO that's too low, it should be 80%+ for any player at this level. It's the same shot everytime... I just don't understand how some guys are just so terrible from behind the line... it's not like it's moved since the first time they took the shot 12+ years ago.UNC shot 75% last year, thats pretty darn good. KY hasn't had a great free thow shooting team for a long time. If they were hitting 70% tonight, we would be nursing a 4 point lead.

[RaleighCat]

Horrible call on the Brunner layup. He stepped out of bounds at least once.

Not great D either by Thomas. Use the baseline as your friend. It's the 6th defender.

[Wildcat Larry]

Over the back should have been called and Bruner should be out of the game, but it's two points now for Bruner and freethrows. Lousy refs.

[ukbob]

Thomas lets the guy go over him for a rebound on the FT and then plays soft on Brunner to give up 3. WOW.

[Levi]

Even worse defense

[RaleighCat]

Not sure where this one is headed, folks. We'll be lucky to escape tonight.

[Wildcat Larry]

And you're right, he stepped out of bounds, too.

[Mountain Cat]

RaleighCat wrote: Horrible call on the Brunner layup. He stepped out of bounds at least once.

Not great D either by Thomas. Use the baseline as your friend. It's the 6th defender.

Put Woo in for Thomas. He was stopping Brunner better

[CurlyCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Yes, Perry can dunk. ;):)
Sure he can, when COMPLETELY uncontested. What I don't care for is his inability to make contested shots and free throws when he at least draws the foul. I am still waiting to be impressed by Perry and Thomas with tangible results.

Not picking on you Larry, maybe it's the bold print that makes me notice your posts more. ;) We're still buds, I just disagree.

[KapitalCat]

9-30. That is Perry, Moss, Crawford, Rondo, Sparks and Bradley. Guys if these guys can't shoot 45-48%, KY isn't going to be very good this year. Couple with no one on the inside that can post up and score...............

[KapitalCat]

RaleighCat wrote: Not sure where this one is headed, folks. We'll be lucky to escape tonight.No bold predictions here but it looks to me, the best team is from corn country.

[RaleighCat]

That's it. We're toast.

[Wildcat Larry]

Why is Thomas shooting so much? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Wildcat Larry]

Wrong people shooting and the wrong people handling the ball. :?

[MthrBtch]

Perry for 3???

[CurlyCat]

OK, Bobby Perry finally impressed me. :lol:

[Wildcat Larry]

Time for some good freethrow defense. :)

[MthrBtch]

perry's shot got blocked, didn't see it at first but it did on the replay

[ukbob]

2 big turnovers for Bradley

[Wildcat Larry]

Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.

[RaleighCat]

Horrible, horrible, horrible. Tubby should be embarressed for this effort down the stretch. Do we work on this stuff. We sure don't work on FT's or dunks. Sad.

[ukbob]

Wildcat Larry wrote: Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.
He is the backup PG. He was going to shoot.

[Levi]

More Tubbyball

[RaleighCat]

ukbob wrote: Wildcat Larry wrote: Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.
He is the backup PG. He was going to shoot.


Two TO's for Bradley down the stretch in crunch time. Horrible.

[Athens2005]

Bradley was poor down the stretch

our inability to go inside - even as a threat, hurt us in this one.

we'll grow from this.


West Virginia is still a nice consolation game.

No big deal to play them, instead of Texas.

Win/Lose, it's early.

Nice little tournament.

Too bad I don't get ESPNU

[Levi]

Hey this team stunk the place up tonight....all night!

[bigblue4ever]

SOB..we dont need hereos...we need good shots...

[Wildcat Larry]

ukbob wrote: Wildcat Larry wrote: Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.
He is the backup PG. He was going to shoot.


That's the point, why put the ball in your second best point guards hands. You need to create a shot with passes, not a one on one move.

[MthrBtch]

night all, wish we could've pulled this one out. Oh well, as it was already said, it's early.

[bigblue4ever]

bigblue4ever wrote: SOB..we dont need hereos...we need good shots...Doesnt get any easier with WVU....they gave Texas all the wanted...

[VIIBanners]

Hey what can you say. Well, I say Good game and we had the game won if we just hit a couple of easy shots. They will definitely learn from this loss.

[wyldkatzky]

Gonna be tough tomorrow, both teams are gonna be hungry for a win after what happened tonight. Expect another thriller tomorrow.

[RaleighCat]

Wildcat Larry wrote: ukbob wrote: Wildcat Larry wrote: Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.
He is the backup PG. He was going to shoot.


That's the point, why put the ball in your second best point guards hands. You need to create a shot with passes, not a one on one move. When Bradley dropped the ball into Perry's lap late, he pussed out again and missed the layup. Just horrible late game decisions.

[Wildcat Larry]

Iowa will lose tomorrow by double digits and maybe more than 20. They have nothing left for tomorrow. But that's all beside the point. :?

[kybuc]

Athens2005 wrote: Bradley was poor down the stretch

our inability to go inside - even as a threat, hurt us in this one.

we'll grow from this.


West Virginia is still a nice consolation game.

No big deal to play them, instead of Texas.

Win/Lose, it's early.

Nice little tournament.

Too bad I don't get ESPNU


The game tonite was on ESPN2! :cool:

[audacious1]

Athens2005 wrote: Bradley was poor down the stretch

our inability to go inside - even as a threat, hurt us in this one.

we'll grow from this.


Not if we can't get any inside production.

[bleedbluelady]

Athens2005 wrote: Too bad I don't get ESPNU

It was on ESPN2.

[TRexSmarts]

For this game, it seemed like I couldn't get pumped for it. Everytime we seemed to be doing good, we do something stupid to turnover the ball.

TRexSmarts

[Wildcat Larry]

RaleighCat wrote: Wildcat Larry wrote: ukbob wrote: Wildcat Larry wrote: Wrong people handling the ball. Why don't you have your point guard handling the ball in this situation? Geez.
He is the backup PG. He was going to shoot.


That's the point, why put the ball in your second best point guards hands. You need to create a shot with passes, not a one on one move. When Bradley dropped the ball into Perry's lap late, he pussed out again and missed the layup. Just horrible late game decisions.
That was hardly a layup and the ball was tipped by a 6'11" defender. The ball didn't fall, but if he shot the ball any other way it's blocked.

This has to become a learning game, and I think it will .... both for the players and for Tubby.

Tomorrow night will be very interesting. WVU is a very experience and disciplined team. Tomorrow's game will be a very, very tough one.

[Wildcat Larry]

bleedbluelady wrote: Athens2005 wrote: Too bad I don't get ESPNU

It was on ESPN2.
I think he's talking about tomorrow's game which will be on ESPNU. ;)

[lighthouse]

Larry, they missed a huge call in the second half. Now that you've cooled some, can you remember what it was? Hint, it should have been a walk.

[WildcatDan]

I know what it was and I was ticked!

[WildcatDan]

I'll reply since Larry didn't - Bruner walked when he made that shot and was fouled underneath the basket. He had already set his pivot, then rotated, took a step and then jumped. I think it was Sims who was guarding him and couldn't believe that he was called for a foul after a blatent walk like that.

[Wildcat Larry]

And I believe it was Sims fifth foul, so it could be considered a game changing call.

Yeah, I've cooled down, lighthouse. That's why I gave everyone who doesn't already know, the disclaimer about how I am during a game. At least I've mellowed in my old age and don't use expletives and throw things. ;):D

It will be fun, well maybe not fun, but interesting, to watch this team develop.

[lighthouse]

It's going to a fun and interesting season for sure.

There were some close and certainly questionable calls, but the one I'm talking was in our favor but should not have been. If you remember Bradley taking an outlet pass around center court and the Iowa player was called for a foul. There was contact and a foul, but when Bradley caught the pass and turned up court, he walked before contact. This happens a lot when a defensive player is close. Overall, I thoughtthe gamewas officiated fairly well.

[Athens2005]

lighthouse wrote: It's going to a fun and interesting season for sure.

There were some close and certainly questionable calls, but the one I'm talking was in our favor but should not have been. If you remember Bradley taking an outlet pass around center court and the Iowa player was called for a foul. There was contact and a foul, but when Bradley caught the pass and turned up court, he walked before contact. This happens a lot when a defensive player is close. Overall, I thoughtthe gamewas officiated fairly well.



I certainly thought the officiating was in our favor last night.

We had every chance to win, we just couldn't execute at the end.

[Wildcat Larry]

lighthouse wrote: It's going to a fun and interesting season for sure.

There were some close and certainly questionable calls, but the one I'm talking was in our favor but should not have been. If you remember Bradley taking an outlet pass around center court and the Iowa player was called for a foul. There was contact and a foul, but when Bradley caught the pass and turned up court, he walked before contact. This happens a lot when a defensive player is close. Overall, I thoughtthe gamewas officiated fairly well.

I had forgotten that one, but now that you mention it, I thought Bradley walked, too. I sighed a sigh of relief, and somewhat disbelief, when the announcers said a foul had been called.

And, just for the record, I don't have anything against referees, they are just a good outlet to vent about when the game isn't going my way, or even when the game is going my way. :D:?

[lighthouse]

Wildcat Larry wrote: And, just for the record, I don't have anything against referees, they are just a good outlet to vent about when the game isn't going my way, or even when the game is going my way. :D:?

Go for it, and let'em have it. It makes you feel better, and it doesn't bother the officials. :)