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Las Vegas Invitational: Championship game -- Kentucky vs. West Virginia

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West Virginia Mountaineers at Kentucky Wildcats, Nov 29, 2008 10:30 PM EST


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This is the official A Sea of Blue Open Game Thread for the West Virginia Mountaineers versus the Kentucky Wildcats at 10:30 EST tonight.

Here in Sin City, there is a quiet but hopeful feeling about tonight's game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Bob Huggins' West Virgina Mountaineers.  West Virginia looked very good in their dismantling of Iowa yesterday, and the most troubling thing for the Kentucky Wildcats is the fact that they play an in-your-face pressure defense that, believe it or not, is far superior to what we saw last night from Kansas State.  West Virginia is currently undefeated and has the 12th most highly ranked defense in the entire nation points-wise, holding opponents to a mere 53 points/game.  Compare that to Kentucky's 241st ranking surrendering 72 ppg.

Kentucky and West Virginia have one common opponent, Longwood University.  The Mountaineers beat LU 86-54 and UK beat them 91-57, so the margin of victory is similar.  Kentucky and West Virgina are very similar teams, for that matter, in a variety of ways. 

The 'Eers get their points from Alex Ruoff, a dangerous 6'6" shooting guard who can put the ball in the basket from anywhere on the court, and Da'Sean Butler, a 6'7" swing forward who plays with great intensity.  But the unsung star of yesterday's game against the Hawkeyes was John Flowers, a skilled, 6'7" small foward who can handle the ball and makes really good decisions with it.  He can shoot, but rarely takes a bad shot and shoots a very high percentage.  Wellington Smith and Devin Ebanks round out the front court for the Mountaineers.  Smith is a 6'7" junior power forward, and Devin Ebanks is an extremely skilled 6'9" 5* small forward who originally committed to Indiana University before the coaching change, then changed his mind and relocated to Morgantown.

This game will be very difficult for the Wildcats, as my impression of the two teams after having seen both play is that West Virginia is further along at this point than Kentucky is.  West Virginia is just as athletic as Kentucky, although UK can throw quite a bit more beef on the front line if they choose.  But the thing that really stood out is the really excellent and disciplined defense that the Mountaineers played against the Hawkeys.  They are no slouch on offense, either, and if UK thinks that the K-State 'Cats screened them, they are really in for some bumps and bruises tonight, as Huggins' group really sets hard picks, and sets them everywhere.

For Kentucky to win this game, they must:

  1. Find a way to decrease their turnovers.  There is no way Kentucky can beat WVU with 30 turnovers.  In fact, they'll get blown out no matter how well they shoot if that's the best the 'Cats can muster.
  2. Find a way to get more players on the floor.  Huggins is not afraid to play his young guys, and they are all pretty good.
  3. Get more shots for Patrick Patterson.  Meeks is a great player, but he turns the ball over way to much.  Meeks must touch the ball a bit less and Patterson a lot more.
  4. Perry Stevenson must show up.  I'm tired of playing "Where's Perry?"  He is a junior, and we need a lot more out of him than we have received in the last two games.
  5. Pressure WVU.  Pressure teams like West Virginia often hate to be pressed, and I don't think WVU has been pressured this year.
  6. Rebound.  West Virginia is currently the third best rebounding team in the NCAA.

With the DeAndre Liggins drama still up in the air, and the 'Cats exhausted from a very late night and an intense effort by a game K-State team, this is a very tough spot for Kentucky, quite frankly.  The Wildcats have the talent and the skill to beat the Mountaineers, but WVU had an easy game yesterday and Kentucky a tough one.  Bob Huggins has this team playing very, very well, and it's not hard to visualize Kentucky winding up on the short end of this one.  I have seen both teams play, and believe me, West Virginia is definitely capable of handling the Wildcats in their current state.

But they don't play the game on paper, and even if they did, this would be a toss-up.  A win here and UK will certainly have turned a corner.  A loss is not the end of the world, though, especially in the current state of flux this team suddenly finds itself in and the difficulty in recovering from last night's efforts.  But if Kentucky can get the ball to Patterson with regularity, take care of the ball and hit the glass, they just might get this job done.

Go, 'Cats!

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looks like it's on ESPN2

I can watch the game!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 29, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Going to be tough one.

I just hope our guys can battle the Huggie Bears and someone besides Meeks needs to step up…in fact many of our players do. Go Cats!

by kykat51 on Nov 29, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Love your insight and contribution

KyKat51, thanks for posting….I think your opinions and commentary is priceless. I think you are absolutely right about someone other than Meeks to step up.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 10:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

She...

… Usually is.

She keeps us up when we get a little down around here.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh really Hoze?

After I gave you a very uncomplimentary comment a week ago? We shall see.

by kykat51 on Nov 29, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Firemen?

…I just assumed you had something against firemen.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 11:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tough, Yes

But this game will say A LOT about the 2009 Cats.

WVU is good but beatable. UK has the talent to W the game.

by FortyYearCatFan on Nov 29, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Liggins...

… Is dressed out and warming up. Second man out, in fact.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Cats...

… Were the only team to bring cheerleaders.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I also read somewhere

That we took the entire team…walkons too! I like that.

by kykat51 on Nov 30, 2008 12:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn straight!

We have CHAMPIONSHIP CHEERLEADERS!!!!

by bluecrip on Nov 29, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Posting from the ARENA!

That’s absolute dedication.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 29, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I am such...

… A die hard, I even bought an iphone just so I could.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Really???

Only team with cheerleaders! WOW!

by kykat51 on Nov 29, 2008 10:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ok,

so I just told my husband that he has to get off his lap-top so I can take it upstairs to follow the ASoB live blog while I watch the game. He looked at me like I had two heads and I’m pretty sure he thinks I should be committed.

Good news about Liggins — Thanks for the update, Tru. Frankly, I think that the whole “refusal to play” is a non-story and the whole ordeal will pass rather quietly – I am hoping, anyway. : )

Go ’Cats!!

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BigSky...

You stole your hubby’s laptop? Priceless!

by kykat51 on Nov 29, 2008 10:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

While we are on the subject of preseason tournaments

I know UK is going to play in Maui in 2010 anybody know plans for next season?

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 29, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OK

we need a big win tonight

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Back in a few

I have to watch this game.

by kykat51 on Nov 29, 2008 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Patterson

HAS GOT to touch the ball on every possesion……..

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How

was that not a walk?

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NIce play

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looked clean.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 10:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why

does Pat only get the ball 18 feet and out?

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2 on PPat, I think.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Believe that's right

Guess it doesn’t matter, if we aren’t giving him the ball anyway.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yep

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hello everyone

Hey I just saw Tru on TV….he`s wearing blue :)

by String Music on Nov 29, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That wuz me!!!

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Liggins is out ther now

Maybe that’s the end of that.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and he shoots on his 1st touch...

can you say Rashad Carruth..? lol

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There's Liggins

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That block

got the crowd up. NICE!

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shut up Tarkanian!

There’s a game going on!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Way

to move the ball…..!!!

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Refs very inconsistant early

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's good that

instead of commentary on the game, we’re getting Jerry Tarkanian’s opinion on random matters.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Porter in for Meeks.... awesome..!

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Somebody

has got to step up and score with Meeks out. He needs some rest, especially on a back-to-back.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tarkanian ran one of the dirtiest programs in history

Can we stop with the cannonization, please?

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I was about to say

calling Tark the Shark a “great ambassador for the game” is like advocating sensitivity training sponsored by the KKK.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 10:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Recruiting calls...

was that suppose 2 be funny???

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Go Cats!!!!!

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we have got..

to make a move since WVU has cooled off

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harris

has got to make that shot.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

same ref, 4 straight calls on UK....

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Missed opportunities

are killing us. Can’t have empty 2-on-1s.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

10 turnovers

that one was AWFUL

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

playing even with Pat on the bench

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Liggins

appears to be channelling Porter.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it

It seems like most of our turnovers are just stupid passes – stuff high schoolers shouldn’t do. Does it look like this in practice, or do we just get out of sorts in a game?

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I agree

We could probably cut our turnovers by 50% if we just stopped the unforced errors.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Worst...

Ball handling team I have ever seen.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is that an AJ Stewart sighting?

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MY GOD....

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Geez..

Perry, you have to go up strong!!

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 11:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We are not very good and...

clearly have an insane distance to travel to get there

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GOOD LORD....

We can’t hit a freggin lay-up

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Seriously......

can we get any closer to the damn basket.??…….my goodness…

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Game in and out

this team is VERY tough to watch…I cant be the only one who thinks this way

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

dangerous time here

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What

in the world was Porter trying to accomplish with that move?

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The 5 on the floor, play awful together

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

16 points....

yup, things are comin round

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I see why they don't pass it to Perry ....

…he can’t hit a friggin lay-up, if he catchs the ball that is.. lol

oh man, this is painful to watch….

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Even if we are bad, why does it make you feel better for someone else to say so? You know what would make me feel better? If we played better. But more fans saying we suck doesn’t change anything, true or not.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

???

I said they are painful to watch, AND THEY ARE!!!

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't say they weren't

I just asked why teambeam thanked you for admitting that. We can agree that it’s true, but paying someone a compliment for admitting it just seems odd to me.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Understand that

So am I. Just trying to keep it positive around here. We aren’t down that much, even though we looked terrible.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good thing

we called time out just so we could set up that brilliant play.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well, we played like a turd on a stick

But at least the game isn’t completely out of reach. Need to come out strong to open the half.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There's AJ's problem

not muscling enough. Finds himself moved away from basket for a hook shot

by hoboat33 on Nov 29, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

True...

… Although the only fouls being called are those involving cocealed weapons.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

16 points at the half....

Meeks had 24, by himslef last night at this point… lol

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Considering

that we’ve played as if there was a lid on the basket and we were blindfolded and drunk, we’re fortunate only to be down by 10 at halftime.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We need a point guard so badly...

Just some quick little magician who can handle the rock. I don’t care if he can’t score. Just let him be able to pass and bring the ball up the court and drive by his man every once in a while.

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by hoopchi on Nov 29, 2008 11:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'd settle

just for one who could avoid randomly throwing the ball to people in the front row.

by KYvamypre on Nov 29, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that's only half our problem...

…we rarely set picks for each other….

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh god, I need a drink...

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You can have one of my 15

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Seem to remember bad passes being a problem at the beginning of last year

Gillispie kept talking about needing to make passes “on time, on target.” Wonder if something he’s teaching about passing in practice is somehow super-difficult to grasp. I’m grasping at straws here, but it seems to be a trend.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

In fairness to Billy G.

and I hate to defend him, (don’t like him)
We did lose our top 3 guards from last year…

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

We did lose a lot of experience. And I’m not necessarily “blaming” Coach G. (I like him.) But I remember people saying it took nearly a year to learn Tubby’s ball-line defense. Just wondered if Gillispie had something similar on offense.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt

we were having the same sort of discussions last year. I remember them too well. I also seem to remember a game last year when we did not break 20 at the half. Anyone else remember which game?

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by hoopchi on Nov 29, 2008 11:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

we have 16 points at half time folks..!!!

I’m I the only one who realizes this..???
  LOL

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thing is...

we don’t appear too tired from last nite….although BCG is subbing more

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We are, though.

It is more obvious inn person.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tired Team...

…folks, whatever happens tonight you have to give them at least a little bit for the fact that they only had 24 hours between games.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 11:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

True.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not true....

Billy should have subbed more last night knowing this little fact…

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not acceptable

Gillispie prides his team on being in shape – that’s what the boot camp, game day practices, etc. are all about. If we can’t play back-to-back days, then that’s a failure of the entire system, not an excuse.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nahhhhh...

…I think that is a little harsh 6 games into the season. I think Gillispie has more issues around leading the team…period. To have him come to the presser last night and say what he had to say about Liggins and then PLAY him tonight is a REAL issue. He can’t preach discipline and then play him. I am okay with him being on the team, but you had to at least sit him for a game w/o the jersey on….I am telling you all this is bad.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 11:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

we finally agree on something...

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow

oh man, shot clock just ran out

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

we’ll get in the bonus early so we can score from the line.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

"Let the big dog eat"....

oh, don’t ya just love Lavin……: )

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 11:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Go. Please.

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tru....

how does BCG coach from the sidelines during the action??? Just curious

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we have yet to cut into the lead....

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Did we even look inside that possession?

Both Jorts and Pat were working to get open, but I don’t think we even looked their way.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two Issues on Offense

1. NO threat from the outside

2. No one to break down the defense by driving to the basket.

…and with this team, I don’t see an answer, yet.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two PRIMARY offensive issues

…the defense is pretty good and I am not writing this just because WVA only has 30 pts.

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by HozeKing on Nov 29, 2008 11:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

First one to 40 wins

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I mean, for chrissake!!!

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by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Over the twenty point mark!!!

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 29, 2008 11:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I can't stress enough...

they have to get the ball inside……

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 11:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Single digits. . .

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by NYCCats on Nov 29, 2008 11:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what a bullshit calll

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice catch

by Miller to save a turnover.

by Acdixon on Nov 29, 2008 11:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Our 1st 3 would be nice...

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Foul on Patterson:

"They call those phantom calls. " —Steve Lavin

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 29, 2008 11:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

can't imagine why

someone hasnt snapped him up to coach…LOL

by teambeam on Nov 29, 2008 11:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i noticed that last night and tonight

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

how mant TO's does Meeks have tonight..???

i know he leads the team every game in to’s….

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This current line-up

is our best bet. Harrelson and Patterson seem to work very well together and Stevenson has played subpar.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 29, 2008 11:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My old Kentucky Home...

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by Truzenzuzex on Nov 29, 2008 11:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just tuned in on GameCast after the Oklahoma game:

Who are these teams and what have they done with the points?

by Hooper on Nov 29, 2008 11:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

That OU/OSU final score was certainly more like a basketball score than this one, huh? : )

by BigSkyCat on Nov 29, 2008 11:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you have missed

some painful, painful basketball

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 29, 2008 11:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like I didn't miss it, then. ;-)

Hey, it’s still a game. How often can you say that with only 26 points this late in a game?

by Hooper on Nov 29, 2008 11:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

(or whatever the score is…gamecast is slow)

by Hooper on Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this game is a root canal without drugs

but if we can pull it out, I won’t complain

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 30, 2008 12:01 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, it's just one tooth.

You got lots more, right? That one is merely a spare.

by Hooper on Nov 30, 2008 12:02 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Meeks for 3........

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

down to 3... COME ON BOYS.....

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 29, 2008 11:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TV announcers

…are both totally hammered doing this broadcast.

by VentDependent on Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

that makes 3 of us... lol

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:01 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Man. Having three different 3-point lines out there is wierd.

by Hooper on Nov 30, 2008 12:01 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Let's go!!!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

down one with the ball

COME ON BOYS>>>>>>

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

cmon CATS

show some hunger

by teambeam on Nov 30, 2008 12:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's still awfully ragged...

but at least we don’t look completely helpless anymore.

by KYvamypre on Nov 30, 2008 12:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

LEAD!!!!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Up 1 with the ball.... yeeeeeee haaaaaa

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yesssssss

wtf does Charlie Spoonhauer have to do with this

by teambeam on Nov 30, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

West Virginia

seems on the verge of coming completely unraveled.

by KYvamypre on Nov 30, 2008 12:04 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can this group

go the distance? They are the only five that look like they know what the heck they are doing?

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:04 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF was Liggins doing....

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:06 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Guess his foot was on the line

b/c we only got two, even though the announcers kept calling it a three. And that last TO was just inexcusable.

by KYvamypre on Nov 30, 2008 12:07 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

To those at the game --

Does BG ever talk to Liggins during the game or time-outs or are his assistants talking to him?

by hoboat33 on Nov 30, 2008 12:08 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Too early

to go back to Meeks the way this one is being called?

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:09 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

yes... wait until the under 4 time out

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:09 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

our two freshman getting rattled...

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:09 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Definitely

No excuse for being outplayed by a freshman and a JUCO transfer.

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Harrelson

is having a really good night.

by KYvamypre on Nov 30, 2008 12:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's horsehockey!!!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:12 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

we need to score this trip

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:14 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:14 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

with no way to get him the ball...

patterson stays for another year

by teambeam on Nov 30, 2008 12:14 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

ok, we need to score THIS trip

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:15 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Foul Trouble

Meeks 4
Miller 4
Patterson 3

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2008 12:16 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

harrellson on both ends

good game for him

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:17 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

NICE!!!

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:17 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me, or am I drunk...???

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:18 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow was that ugly

terrible idea by liggins

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:20 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

What has happened to Perry in Vegas..???

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:21 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully, it stays in Vegas.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LMFAO

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:24 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Our guards

have a really bad tendency to dribble back and forth around the perimeter rather than go toward the basket.

by KYvamypre on Nov 30, 2008 12:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

why is Perry in and not Josh?????

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:28 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st team to 50 wins it..!

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

there it is

we got 50!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:29 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

3 possession game. . .

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Meeks

closes it out. That steal does it, I think.

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:30 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I do

think he gets credit here. Kept the guys’ heads in it when they were playing awful.

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:31 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

great adjustments at the half

36-16 second half, i think so far

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:32 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

VERY NICE WIN!!!!

Ugly as all hell, but beautiful in the end.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

whew...... That was UGLY....

But it’s a win, and we need those…

Oh shit…. We just won Billy G’s 1st torney…!!!!!!

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st of many i hope

Coach and Josh Harrellson for MVP in this game

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He may be tough...

But I think he has an inner patience with the young players he sees have potential.

by kykat51 on Nov 30, 2008 12:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Love that cheer

We’re in Vegas and we hear “Go Big Blue!”

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

GO BIG BLUE!

GO BIG BLUE!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 30, 2008 12:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The win is great

But I hope we don’t have to come back from behind on everyone this year.

true blue living in a sea of orange

by qmwhitlock on Nov 30, 2008 12:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The biggest half time deficient and come back to win last year was 7...

so we already beat that…lol

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

4-2

gobigbluecatsfan72

by gobigbluecatsfan72 on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

In the last 15 minutes...

UK 34
WVU 11

Gritty, gutsy performance reminiscent of the will to win seen by last years team especially post the Patterson injury.

First preseason tournament title since 1996.

Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gutsy...

Seems like we are just continuing the theme from last year. I still want a quick, floor leader point guard.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's late

I’m goin’ to bed. Awesome bloggin’ with you folks. See ya tomorrow for Tru’s recap.

by Acdixon on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Way to salvage the evening!

Maybe I should go say hi to my wife for the first time in about 6 hours. . .

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Again...haha...

We beat him his last game at Cincy as well. i was at that game. Man, did I enjoy that.

by BBallSophist on Nov 30, 2008 12:52 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight to all.

530am and work comes early but it won’t be so hard to get up now!

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Nov 30, 2008 12:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think Hoopchi is a guy...

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 1, 2008 10:39 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol

That is funny Doc.

by kykat51 on Dec 1, 2008 12:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he's joking

Wasn’t hoopchi’s avatar the girl on the front of Grand Theft Auto 3? (Apparently, it’s a different avatar now.) If hoopchi is a guy (and I was under that impression too) he might just like the game or the pic.

by Acdixon on Dec 2, 2008 11:15 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

This may have been why he changed it!

by kentuckygirl0724 on Dec 2, 2008 11:29 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So true

A balding CGI avatar screams “hottie” to me!!!!

HA!!!

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 3, 2008 9:09 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I did not think Chirop

Was joking. I was laughing at the guy thing because of gobigbluecatsfan thinking hoopchi was a gal. I mean one would just assume that a person with Masters in Sports Management was a guy. Gobigblue just loved the avatar lol. Oh well, we got some laughs anyway :-)

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just remember when it comes to the internet...

G.I.R.L. stands for:

Guy
In
Real
Life

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 3, 2008 1:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I had no idea! I am too old for this internet G.I.R.L. thing! LOL

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I offer this:

It’s true this team has some bad habits that should have been fixed by the 4th grade, like:
1) DO NOT (Jodie Meeks) get beat along the baseline,
2) DO NOT bring the ball below your head when you catch it in the post or grab a rebound.
3) DO try to pass over a press instead of dribble throug it

IF the coaches can fix these VERY BASIC flaws and bad habits, this team will be totally fine by Christmas.

by VentDependent on Nov 30, 2008 12:40 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who was named MVP..???

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:46 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

NO WAY

They named Meeks MVP… Ridiculous….

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:49 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably

because he scored like 57 points in the tourney!

by tenken on Nov 30, 2008 12:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that

is ok………….I agree with you but the MVP will always go to the point scorer most times. But Harrellson was the main difference tonight.

by tenken on Nov 30, 2008 12:59 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts

Harrellson is special.

We are not 2-4 like many thought…….we are 4-2 which few thought was possible

I am dang proud of these kids

For those who thought it was an ugly win…….totally disagree. We beat a big East team and we were dog tired. Dang pretty win. Beautiful win!

by tenken on Nov 30, 2008 12:47 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Actually, most people had us at 5-1...

Did not see the VMI game… lol

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by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:48 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

meant

that some expected us to lose two games this weekend

by tenken on Nov 30, 2008 12:57 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome win

For this young team.

by kykat51 on Nov 30, 2008 1:08 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We played a very good team tonight

And held them way below their ppg average. I am pleased with the win and the progress in our young team. Coach learned a lot tonight and so did the players. Hey so did the BBN fans.

Go Cats! Congratulations! We sure were not favored to win this tourney.

by kykat51 on Nov 30, 2008 12:47 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Pat and Josh for all tourney

Jodie MVP.

Recap on about 2 hours. Celebrating!

Comgrats to the ’Cats!

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 30, 2008 12:54 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy the win Tru

With all the Wildcat faithful…well deserved!

by kykat51 on Nov 30, 2008 1:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Think about this....

We were down 10 at the half….
only scored 16 at the half…
Our two best players were in foul trouble…
we had 20+ turnovers…
we hit (1) 3 all game…

and we still win by 11….. SWEET….

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Nov 30, 2008 12:56 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Other than...

…the first few minutes, the Cats put on one of the most lock-down bad-azz defensive efforts I have ever seen. Honestly, the defense was as beautiful to behold as the offense was hideous. Terrific effort by the Cats, especially PP and Harrellson. I’ve been down on Stevenson in the past for not playing well against tough competition. It seems like unless he absolutely MUST perform, like when Pat was injured, he is a kitten with the ball. Just lacks both physical strength and the killer instinct. I expect if he hasn’t earned it already, a few more powerful performances by Harrellson will get him the starting nod or at least the majority of the minutes. Pat exhibited some of his old fire for the first time this season. Meeks faced a tough defense but hit some very key shots and had some crucial steals to redeem his overall terrible shooting and a few bad decisions. Both Porter and Liggins played poorly, just Liggins played less poorly than Porter. Liggins is a gifted player but he HAS to learn that this is not high school. Those slow lob passes are not going to do anything but result in a turnover.

Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen

by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 30, 2008 1:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

And I had to miss the 2nd half!!!

Damn work! I got to watch the 1st half unmolested but was interrupted by a newscast after the OSU/OU game.

I am proud of these guys for hanging in there and battling out a win. Only thing that I believe Lavin said that was sensible was the fact that both teams appeared to have done a good job scouting. This is KEY to each game. If you don’t know your opponent how do you expect to defeat them?

GO BIG BLUE!!!

by bluecrip on Nov 30, 2008 1:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

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