Tennessee Volunteers v. Florida Gators: open game thread
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February 5, 2008, 9:00 EST
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19-2 (overall)
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18-4 (overall)
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| Tennessee |
Ht.
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Wt.
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Yr.
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PPG
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RPG
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APG
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| F | 1 Tyler Smith |
6-7
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215
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So.
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13.0
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6.1
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3.7
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| F | 4 Wayne Chism |
6-9
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242
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So.
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8.9
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6.1
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1.0
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| G | 5 Chris Lofton |
6-2
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200
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Sr.
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15.2
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3.0
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2.0
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| G | 2 JaJuan Smith |
6-2
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195
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Sr.
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14.4
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3.3
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2.4
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| G | 12 Ramar Smith |
6-2
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200
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So.
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8.5
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2.3
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3.3
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| Florida |
Ht.
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Wt.
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Yr.
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PPG
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RPG
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APG
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| F | 21 Dan Werner |
6-7
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235
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So.
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8.2
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6.8
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2.3
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| C | 34 Marreese Speights |
6-10
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250
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So.
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14.0
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7.7
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0.9
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| G | 15 Walter Hodge |
6-0
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170
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Jr.
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10.3
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2.2
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2.7
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| G | 33 Nick Calathes |
6-6
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185
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Fr.
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15.8
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5.0
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6.1
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| G | 5 Jai Lucas |
5-11
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150
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Fr.
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9.3
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1.8
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2.3
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Apologies to anyone who is in a car on their way to Gainesville tonight based on today's fast food lunchtime post. Turn around! Game's in Knoxville tonight! That'll teach you to trust somebody who's seriously considering waterboarding the mule behind his house to find out what the cows have been up to.
Anyway, I am, I think, fully oriented now and ready for a Gator bashing, so . . .
. . . Go Vols! Hulk smash Abomination!
Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below.
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Jackson the Mule says . . .
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137 comments
Comments
Nessler & Dykes = Big Pimpin
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't recognize any of those Gators
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
False start
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHAA?
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Lofton wearing a headband?
I need to put a headband on Jackson the Mule.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hold off on that...
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can give him
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good start
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can the shoot 86% for the game?
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful...
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Billy D
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time for Pearl to make some adjustments
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
An earlier interview with Billy D
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
...or is it too early for wistful hope?
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hottness
Until now.
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about . . .
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa!
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ted Valentine
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
100%!
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
JP looking like Dr J
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think I've said it before
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOFTON!!!
Now let's have some defense!
And Chism! Wow.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Headband's workin'
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Joel,
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Um,
Anyway, plan is tomorrow.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate,
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man, oh man
We went from 3 to 30 in like four minutes. Wow.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What did that say about Urban Meyer?
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see it
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Parsons
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was new
That could get old.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If what happened is what I think,
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a grad student
Other than that, it's tough.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wise
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So far, no loans!
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chism
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not having to travel makes a difference.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be sure
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Get Josh Tabb outta the game!
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pace of the game has changed
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta keep it close
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Must have missed something
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UF may have stepped OOB
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4 point difference
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Halftime stats
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48
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Points
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44
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18/28 - 64%
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Field Goals
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15/34 - 44%
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5/11 - 45%
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3-Point FGs
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7/15 - 47%
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7/8 - 88%
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Free Throws
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7/9 - 78%
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18 (2/16)
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Rebounds (Off-Def)
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14 (5/9)
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10
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Total Fouls
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10
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2
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Steals
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5
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1
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Blocks
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1
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13
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Assists
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11
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9
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Turnovers
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6
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13 / 9
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Assist/Turnover
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11 / 6
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2
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Bench Points
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13
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2
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Second Chance Points
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4
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7
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Points Off Turnovers
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6
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Well?
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts
- Their shooting percentage is abnormally high. It will likely come down in the second half.
- Ours is right on target. No help there.
- Free throws are high for both, so no help expected.
- 3's are high for both, but more so for them. Factor in that Lofton's early slump hurts our history, this may be good.
- Blocks are down. Given their height, that's good.
- Fouls are the same, but we have the only 3-foul guy (T. Smith). Slight edge to them.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Foul Distribution
It's unfathomable that UF would shoot 64% on OUR COURT! Must. Play. Defense!
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Jimmy Dykes
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They are killing us inside
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll go on record...
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They've been talking about Dick coming back
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's impartial.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we got oursevles a lead
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't know what happened yet
but a Mortal Kombat Fark is in there somewhere...
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
These refs are bad
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Really nice steal
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game's gonna last 3 hours
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But the fouls hurt Florida worse
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it takes the crowd out of the game
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible call
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Conspiracy question
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I swear
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they are
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MONEY!
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ted Valentine
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tech on Prince
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Regression
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Had to call a foul on Prince
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Simple math is about all these guys could handle
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
New Name?
I approve!
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
47
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
11 o'clock and still 7:00 minutes to go
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Calathes looks about 12
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Childress finally in the game
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was sick.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we can hold the lead,
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brian Williams just made a great play
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Only 24 points for UF this half
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's that pesky...
Karma is quite unfriendly, too.
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
31 fouls in the 2nd half
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Valentine, Tom Eades, John Cahill
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK, hooper
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GAME OVER!! (almost.)
Mmmm...the tears taste so sweet!! YUMMY!!
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Weird
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, somebody fouled out.
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UTSports.com shows JP fouled out a while ago
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He wasn't in the game after the T
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ramar just took a shot at Ted Valentine
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying I have special powers
by Holly Anderson on Feb 5, 2008 11:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You need to tune in earlier
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the Los Angeles freeway system.
And I can be reached at the name I post under on my blog via AIM...on my phone 24 hours a day, because I'm a techno-nerd asshole like that.
by Holly Anderson on Feb 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then be charged up for the UCLA game.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I live 20 minutes south of the Rose Bowl
by Holly Anderson on Feb 5, 2008 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Headband?
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That never crossed my mind
by Holly Anderson on Feb 5, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You saw a 60-34 gator bashin'
by wvvol on Feb 5, 2008 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So, the alley oop...
(FYI - I don't mind athleticism if it's for the sake of the team. It's the NBA-style I don't like. That doesn't apply to UT.)
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was
by Joel on Feb 5, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what it seemed like.
by Hooper on Feb 5, 2008 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pearl's Record
Coach Pearl has had 20+ wins in 15 of 16 seasons as HC.
That's getting to be ledgendary status.
by Aerobab on Feb 5, 2008 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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