Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: open game thread
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM EST
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17-4 (5-2)
#14 (AP) #14 (USA Today) |
13-8 (4-3)
NR (AP) NR (USA Today) |
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Jackson the Mule says . . .
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. . . down with Downey!
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Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below.
Go Vols! Hulk smash Gamecocks!
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Nothing says winter weekend
Like cheese steak, Sam’s winter lager, and UT basketball. GO VOLS!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions
And 20 inches of snow*
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I’m ignoring not having the 20 inches of snow. But that does sound like it would make things even more cozy.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, where are you?
My windchill is sticking all the way up at 10. Can still see the grass though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmm
Thinking of applying to grad school there. I may have to ask you how it is sometime.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
A friendly reminder: catch the early part of the game on 360, because this game is running over.
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What game?
Not that it matters. I don’t have cable and will be catching it all on 360.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
The Tennessee game.
Texas-OU is still at about 3:30 left.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, right. Fortunately I answered both vague pronouns.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
I was wondering which game was currently on
I know about the UT game.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
360 always makes me nervous
by not starting their coverage until about 2 minutes after they’re supposed to. Sometimes they even miss the opening tip.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions
No idea
And now we’re back on standby
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
I'd guess family or a coaching change.
How long ago did Huggins leave Cincy?
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
I bet it was about Huggins
He played one year under a new coach, then considered transferring to Kansas State before coming to USC
Hola, gang
Was anyone watching the Gonzaga-Memphis St. game when one of the commentators made an obligatory “Walking in Memphis” reference and the other guy had no clue what he was talking about? Easily the highlight of my day so far.
So Sayth King Zach I
Uhhh
I don’t get that reference either. To Google!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ah
I was like 4 years old when that song came out. This is my excuse.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
But...
it’s a classic!
Take a listen….
http://popup.lala.com/popup/360569449467758936
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
So. . . has the game started yet?
Does anyone know?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:09 PM EST reply actions
Not yet, I don't think.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
Not going to be in for a good part
of this one.
My girl told me to “Tell everybody to complain about how she is making me go out to eat so that they’ll think [she] is a [FULMERIZED].” — Yeah, I’m just happy 4MexicanNoms.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
And the game's already tipped!
2-0 South Carolina. (and that concludes my updates; I’ll be on spoiler alert)
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Umm...
You’ve watched us play this year, no?
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
Not shooting
But happy to see Chism getting to the line.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
Not good shooting, but I like the rest.
Better defense, great rebounding early, and Chism’s drawing fouls.
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Also
Not happy to see Chism clunk two FTs. That’s new. And bad.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
Chi$$le double brick, nice.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Shots?
We don’t need no stinking better shots!
…or badges.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
This.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
Over/Under 6.5
Number of times Williams fantasizes about eating a double bacon cheeseburger during the game.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm
Doubt it. Wouldn’t have time to have practiced.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Great move by Chism.
I’ve seen that a few times recently; if he’s using that a lot it’ll be in our favor big-time.
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The shooting touch will come. But I love everything save that so far.
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Yeah
The D has been GREAT to start the game. Fatigue affects shooting first though. It may be tough to overcome the quick turnaround, at least if the start is any indication.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
The turnaround matters at the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half or so.
This is adrenaline right now.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Good question.
I don’t think we planned on one, but we could put one up if enough people wanted one.
Also
Sure everyone noticed that JP Prince left his feet trying to block a 3 point shot, right?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:19 PM EST reply actions
Nice steal by McBee!
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(spoiler)
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Kenny Hall, with the much-higher-DoD than Goins, but hey, not complaining.
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His pass may have landed in the blogosphere.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
I’ve never seen a guy pass to the official before. That was fun!
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:22 PM EST reply actions
I saw it during Knick game from time to time.
But you’ll be excused for thinking Dick Bavetta played for the Knicks.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
4 TOs and 2 PFs on South Carolina.
+2 rebounds, +3 offensive boards. Why am I focusing on these numbers? Because we need more and better possessions.
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Only if they stand around for 30 seconds first.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wrong.
After 30 seconds Prince is supposed to turn it over.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
What is the crowd laughing at?
I want to see it!
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:26 PM EST reply actions
Well, guys, this is officially pretty ugly so far.
Garnet and Black Attack: A Blog by and for Gamecocks Fans.
Welcome to UT basketball this year
As long as we win, it’s okay.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
I love a combined 32.5% shooting percentage, what's the big deal?
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
That’s how we roll sometimes.
Welcome!
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
How we roll:
Clanking muffler, tailpipe dragging along the ground, one tire with a big bald spot, spare on the front right, mud on half the windshield, and a garbage bag over the driver’s side window.
But dangit, that car runs good.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
And one of the blinkers doesn't work.
Great gas mileage.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to our world.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
It's not uncommon in our world, either.
When your strategy is to muck things up throughout and then hope your star point guard makes some shots at the end of the game, it happens. Luckily, that guard does make a lot of those late game shots.
Garnet and Black Attack: A Blog by and for Gamecocks Fans.
I was really hoping...
That Pearl was going to go into the whole Under Armor “WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!”
So Sayth King Zach I
Wow
So we went 10 minutes without allowing a point? Sweet!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:29 PM EST reply actions
Yup.
Now percentages play out.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
McB43!
360 is way behind, isn’t it?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:30 PM EST reply actions
Try the "GO LIVE" button after the next commercial break.
Kudos to hoop for turning me onto that.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
I know
But until then, I’m a bit behind. Thanks though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
it was behind the couch the whole time.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby Maze!
Welcome to the show! That was a nasty spin hesitation breaking the full-court press, and the three on the ensuing possession? That was mean.
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So the "go live" button made about 10 seconds of difference
Not bad I guess, but still more behind than usual.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:33 PM EST reply actions
It was a really short break.
Less than 30 seconds, I think. Better luck this time?
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
Nah
I used it when they called timeout, and it didn’t even get me to the start of the commercials.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I know
Usually I only use it once about every three commercial breaks. And that’s still about all it does.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Give Downey a 24-footer as his only shot all day long.
If he makes a ton of those, so be it.
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Proof that the announcers are morons.
Then again, I think I’ve been cultivating the “I hate three-point defense” all season long, so there’s that. YMMV.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
So I think the post-commercial breakdown was the announcer's way of saying "oops".
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
Still 1-4 from the field.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
Florida:
We apologize for Gator fans.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
But it was on a long rebound
So it’s hard to defend.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
Again, let Downey shoot threes. Don't care; I don't think he can hit more than 40-42% from there.
He won’t take more than 12 shots from there, and there’s nobody else who looks decent out there yet.
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Now, that? That was frustrating.
I’m more pissed about the defensive breakdown there.
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than I was about the open Downey shot.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted a dish there; we could've had an open shooter.
Still, a foul isn’t a bad thing.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
On second thought
Prince shooting FTs might count as a terrible mistake.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Really nice behind the back dribble in the double team
on the drive, too.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
They both just hacked his chest. Neither touched the ball. But it was still just a common foul.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think he needed to, though.
It was pretty, but he had guys open on both sides; he shouldn’t have had to do that.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
It's cool
Especially if it’s something good.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Vandy fans supporters?
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
I really like the passing around the basket this evening
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:43 PM EST reply actions
much better ball movement than we’ve seen.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Swipa!
Nice tie-up.
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Swipa!
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
which means...
we’re due to miss our next 5.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Depends on who shoots 'em
I know Chism is only 2/4, but I have confidence in the man, especially now that he’s made his last two.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
So stoked about the World Cup!
Altidore got his first EPL goal today, and Hull beat Citeh!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:48 PM EST reply actions
Awesome!
I’m stoked too. Great draw and we have a good, young team to get behind.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Question on SC's defense:
Do they keep Downey from supporting in the interior? I mean, I know his height makes him kinda limited for action near the rim, but does SC make a deliberate attempt to keep him away from foul-risky situations?
Lance Thompson getting quite a cheer
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:48 PM EST reply actions
Joel, halftime stat suggestion.
How concerned each fanbase is about Devan Downey.
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This looks very bad.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
I'm guessing
He’s gonna be out for a while.
by Prometheus1185 on Feb 6, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Downey:
Don’t force yourself into the game!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:51 PM EST reply actions
omg that looked painful
Living in Alabama is like living 50 years in the past, they are still just as racist, just as educated, the state constitution forbids any kind of public transportation, and all they can talk about is Bear Bryant
Glad to hear those cheers
Rough year for Cam though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 6:54 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
He’s had a fantastic 1st half.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Giant halftime stats coming up
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 6:56 PM EST reply actions
Lookout for impending orange-out
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Now that just sounds wrong.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
I rolled my ankle to the outside like that
and i had to have surgery to reattach the bone. it was awful
Halftime observations
1. South Carolina’s coach is funny looking
2. Chism does not have hops
3. South Carolina is a one trick pony
4. Sucks for Cam Tatum
5. The color guy commenting that Prince shoots poorly from the FT line because of where he stands was exceedingly brilliant. Where does ESPN get these guys?
...just apologize for not thanking me.
ESPN
Called me about doing the game, but I refused because they wouldn’t let me do it sober.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Could have the student commentator from the Vandy game.
Trust me, it could easily be worse.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Did you say Daren?
Seriously, I want to punch that kid in the face.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
I'm so glad I forgot his name.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Beat me to it
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta give 'em some motivation
;-)
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Even if they shoot 100% from here on out they still can't get it if USC doesn't shoot any. :)
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Shouldn't we be getting free throws since we have more?
I know, I know; it’s based on percentages. But still, 5-2 in points from free throws is just complete domination.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
ONE turnover?
Dang, that’s awesome!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Prince
…is clearly not doing his job.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
The game, I would assume.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
The game in general, apparently
I just got here because I’ve been trying, unsuccessfully, to get my car out of the embarrassing snowdrift I put it in…in my own front yard. Got out of the driveway, couldn’t get back in, now here we are.
But the game is going well.
If SC comes back
We’re sending you back out to do some snow angels or something.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
I've done that
The best plan is waiting for the snow to melt. Or having people push you out and shoveling away the snow you were in.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
I was like
“Do I have enough room to be off the road, but not in the drift? I think so.” And the correct answer was no, and no…I’ve got a couple inches of bumper and a tire just touching the white line, and I’ve got the other side of my car buried in it.
I’ve got nowhere to be in the morning with everything cancelled here, and I’ll get somebody to get me out one way or another when we get some daylight…for now I’m just hoping what few drivers are out tonight are paying attention and don’t hit me
Get a flamethrower
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Also, another ESPN fail with Tatum's injury
But this one’s expected:
No, we aren’t praying that it’s a bad sprain and not a break.
Bad sprain: 6-7 week recovery time
Minor break: 3-4 week recovery time
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:13 PM EST reply actions
Add it to the list.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Although I guess it's a sprain
And Chism!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Me too
But a bad sprain is pretty much worst case.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby Maze!
Keep in mind he’s been drawing Downey too; kid’s got the game ball so far.
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Woolridge:
If an opposing rebounder has established position, you cannot go over him to obtain a rebound. That’s a foul.
I bring this up because that’s the second time you’ve done that this game.
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Third time*
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Hooper, have you lost 360?
Or is it just my computer?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions
nm
Got it back. And USC has 4 more points.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Huh. Just learned something.
If your wife switches users on Windows while you’re watching TV on Media Center, Media Center pauses automatically and waits for you to come back.
So now I’m behind you 360 guys.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:17 PM EST reply actions
beautiful drive and dish from Maze
to CHI$$LE!
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Strangest body paint
Dude with the white and pink saying McBee mine. Hearts on his chest and all.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
win
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
If it is, please take a picture
And then punch him in the face.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Tatum
Did I miss it, or did they give a report about Tatum’s injury at the half?
Bad ankle sprain; still in the locker room.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby friggin' Maze!!
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Maze
is killing them with those “over the broom handle” layups.
Thank you to the ovation Maze got as he came out of the game.
First time I’ve had faith in the home crowd tonight.
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Those guys in the way are just traffic cones, right?
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
SC?
This is the team who beat Kentucky? I am starting to believe we have a chance.
At home, definitely
at UK? That’s another story.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Vandy first
Well, putting away USC first.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
From the "I can't believe it" department:
South Carolina is _still_shooting around 25% from the floor.
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You know what they say about imitation
…greatest form of flattery.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
There's that Chism spin move again.
Nobody’s figured out how to stop it, but he doesn’t use it that much.
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That's their way of saying "oops" without saying it.
Moral of the story: I’m right about these things. ;)
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Open poll question:
Right now, who’s still panicking about this season?
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Nailbiting wins delay the panic
Big wins take it away. Does that answer your question?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty much, yeah.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
In general
But panicking or not panicking doesn’t make you fickle, just subject to mood swings.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not I
Mostly because I think any reasonable goals (from what has transpired) are still very much on the table.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I think he means
No posted dirty comments.
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
And I had a delayed reaction
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
In other news, Prince Edward Island with the early 2-point lead on Ontario.
The McCarville rink has already played two sudden-death games; do they have one more in them?
;-)
Hey, Brian Williams is on the bench
(this may not be new information to those who saw the first half)
I wonder if he may actually see action
If we maintain a big lead.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Kenny going to the line
Learn to shoot there
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions
Had it last night
It’s good. Crust is awesome. Very garlicy.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
I've had it
Thought the sauce was a little too much, but good. Still like Papa Johns better.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Papa John's is still the best
But we don’t have one of those here. And Domino’s is tasty all of a sudden
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Papa John's
They have a $5.99 large one topping carry out special on Tuesdays up here. lt’s awesome.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Sauce was a bit strong. As was the crust. But the crust was garlic. Srronger, better, all that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
it's delicious
I love the crust…garlic= yummy! Sauce is spicier…I like it.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Not yet
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Much, MUCH improved
But they jacked the price to 25 bucks for a single pizza. Maybe that’s just locally for post-midnight orders though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
west suburbs, but yeah
And it’s the only pizza place open after 10 PM, so price-gouging would be expected.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Man, if you're hungry and it's the only thing open
Only been that hungry once this year though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
that's crazy!
It’s like 14 bucks here. :-(
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Yikes
I got two mediums for $13 last night in Johnson City.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
One of my neighbors is a Pizza Hut manager
said they’re doing that $10 pizza deal until the end of March. They win.
Pizza isn't as good
But can’t beat that price
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Papa John's has a $10 large pizza deal running right now as well.
With both them and the Hut, quality varies a lot with location.
Sweet, so we beat UK?
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Nah
But I swear I thought we only played the trojans once this year.
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Expect wild applause if he hits the second
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
He made one?
That’s the third time this year!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
;-)
If it wasn’t obvious.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Downey makes those FTs
And USC will have matched their first half point total. Thing is, we only need 8 more to get to ours.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:35 PM EST reply actions
The wave...
It just travelled up Phillip Fulmer Way and into TBA!
by raynoch46 on Feb 6, 2010 7:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Tennessee
Has done a great job this year shutting down other team’s #1 option this year.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
That's true
And a very good thing.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
But we didn't shut down Collins, did we?
I thought we focused on Aldritch
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, see
That’s the problem.
;-)
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
The ref didn't believe what he saw, so called the foul.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
So, what was awesome about the first 28 minutes?
I missed that bit. Who has looked good? Bad?
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Maze had a great first half.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Not recommended for children under 18.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
scoring leaders
I am surprised to not see John Wall amongst the SEC’s scoring leaders.
Yeah
Love that play. Pajamas drive. Dish. Chism layup, foul, somersault!
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:43 PM EST reply actions
CHI$$LE
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Tried to get it with another three
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I think
We’ll see Stephen some more around B-Ball after he graduates.
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Would not be surprised
But his teams won’t shoot FTs.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
And for what it's worth...
There was a story on the Vandy SB site about Rick Stansbury’s wife being sort of crazy at their game against Mississippi State the other night. Somebody commented about being at a UT-Vandy game a few years ago and sitting next to Steven Pearl and him being really nice.
wOW
Pearl to Goins.
I am absolutely loving this. Chism, hot, tries another three. Misses, but Hopson, also hot, threatens. Like two really good options. And then it’s Pearl to Goins for the basket. It’s like a team or something!
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:46 PM EST reply actions
Heh
Well-timed, sir.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
I have 4 younger siblings
And three nieces. I got it.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Sudden reminder:
What do we think about Tee going to coach WRs at Kentucky?
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Good for him
Mike Griffith (who wrote two really good basketball pieces a week ago) had a thing today about the Vols totally dropping the ball by not hiring him, and why he would’ve been so much better than some of the guys we hired, that I completely and totally disagreed with.
If Tee is a good coach, he’ll prove it at Kentucky, and maybe then we’ll have an opening some day. But to bring him in as an assistant just because he played quarterback on the ’98 team is highly flawed logic.
UT has 2 of the 7 rivalries
Both away, of course
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Naturally.
But more importantly we get to see The Jacket. Twice.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
We can do it
It might take a miracle, but Bruce is always able when Cal is the opponent
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN has Negedu drawing a foul in the game.
Did I miss that?
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Good to see his heart troubles have cleared up.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Ranking
the Vols should leap both Texas and BYU in this weeks’ poll
McB4 Pass?
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So have we figured out the zone?
Passing a lot to the guy at the free throw spot. Seems to be working, but it could just be today.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:54 PM EST reply actions
Right
But we couldn’t do it for several games in a row. Just needed the reps with it, I guess.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
In fairness...
USC has looked awful today.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
dammit melvin.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
that...but still worthy of cursing him.
He’s like a runaway train.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
And there it is
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by Chris Pendley on Feb 6, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Don't give them free threes
Keep the scoreline pretty
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:57 PM EST reply actions
If I were a basketball player, I would enjoy carrying the ball out of bounds way too much.
It’s the one time you can just sling the ball at an opposing player and get away with it. That’s gotta be fun.
by David Hooper on Feb 6, 2010 7:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
YES
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Career high CHI$$LE!
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
I couldn't resist.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Btw
Downey with 12 FTs. He has almost as many points from the line as the field
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 7:59 PM EST reply actions
I am impressed with how well we turned around in just 2 days...
important can do that… especially next month
It seems like this is one of those cases where we caught an opponent not ready to play. Sometimes a quick turn-around is better than a rest. How many times have you seen a team in a conference tourney knock off another team with a bye?
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
And firefox crashed
Now I’m in a commercial. Anything happen between the career high and the commercial?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions
Regarding Williams
I think this was a good move. This will be the 10th game Williams has missed, if I read correctly. That’s a pretty big punishment for a first offense, in my opinion. Granted, I would be alright with more, but I am okay with the announcement of him coming back, esp. if it’s a small drug charge.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
check.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Really
I’ve found channelsurfing.net or justin.tv to usually be better than the 360 experience.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
360 has a better picture
And both tend to be a little unreliable. But the 360 delay is annoying.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Several channels on those two
Are in HD, just they can freeze for a few moments randomly. Less delay, at the least.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
Rare good point from the announcer.
Chism has really stepped up since the suspension.
So Sayth King Zach I
every once in a while Jimmy Dykes gets it right.
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Blind squirrels and nuts and all that.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Correction:
SuspensionS
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but it's just more awesome when they go in.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
And watch Downey get 30 anyways
Or he’ll sit.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:06 PM EST reply actions
Yeah!
Have a friend who actually knows him personally. Always like to see him in the game.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Weezy takin' it easy!
hilarious!
Life is tough, you’re going to get knocked down a bunch, and the quicker you learn to deal with how you react to it and dust your britches off and move forward, then the quicker you’re going to lead to happiness. -Coach Dooley
Downey shot 25%
Still got 26 points, but I’ll take it.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions
"Just like football?"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I want to keep Bruce
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Haha!
I think he’s ours.
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by kingofzachland on Feb 6, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
surprise
now that score is definitely a surprise
Very impressive
Big week on the road will determine whether or not we can legitimately challenge for the SEC East.
That's two straight blow-outs against USC
Let’s get another later this year. Like to see it.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Great game by the guys tonight
Shows that when they have the right focus, they can play extraordinarily well. I fear the crazy court, but surprisingly I feel okay about making it a game against the ’Cats.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 6, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Let's take a rivalry game!
Or two, at best
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Although unlikely
Two wins this week will get Pearl ANOTHER 20+ win season. Just awesome.
So Sayth King Zach I
I guess when one person sets a career high
There’s not much scoring balance. Only three players hit double figures, and only one got 12+. Hall needed an And 1 to get a double-double, but alas.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:19 PM EST reply actions
And Prince didn't fill out the stat sheet tonight
Or commit any turnovers. Does he only get big numbers when he makes stupid mistakes? Swipa continued not playing terribly well, although he was in a three-way tie for 2nd leading rebounder.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:21 PM EST reply actions
Still, a great night on the stat sheet.
Lots of rebounds, and they’re spread around very nicely. Lots of assists, too. And only 5 turnovers all game.
That last number is the biggest
And the defense! Holding them under 28% from the field!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm
Hopefully we can do the same on Tuesday then. And win.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 6, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
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