Central Michigan @ Kentucky: Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Dec 29, 2008 6:15 PM EST
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PrintCentral Michigan Chippewas at Kentucky Wildcats, Dec 29, 2008 7:00 PM EST
This is the official A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kentucky Wildcats basketball game at Rupp Arena, Monday @ 7:00PM.
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The Central Michigan Chippewas limp in to Rupp Arena tonight to face the Kentucky Wildcats after losing six of their last seven games. Conversely, the Wildcats have now taken five in a row from their opponents, all but the most recent in dominant fashion.
Central Michigan will likely set the record for attendance at one of their games tonight, the current record being right around 16,000. If the normal fan turnout happens in Rupp arena tonight, the new record should be in the 21,000+ ballpark, depending on how the holidays affect turnout.
Central Michigan is in a very tough spot tonight, but as we saw recently, if you give a team hope, they can sometimes go off in your face, just as FAU went off in Kentucky's face on Saturday. Fortunately, the 'Cats were able to overcome an early second half deficit to defeat the Owls. Hopefully, we won't have to do that again tonight.
Five things I would like to see from Kentucky tonight:
- Much more defensive intensity, especially in the first ten minutes. We let FAU see the ball go through the net a few times, and they went nuts on us.
- Handle the ball pressure. Many people still doubt that Michael Porter can perform well in a game where strong pressure is applied. Ernie Zeigler is a defensive-minded coach who learned under Ben Howland. The 'Cats will see pressure tonight.
- Good interior passing. CMU will have to double-team Patterson, and good interior passing should lead to some dunks.
- Continue the good ballhandling from last game. 'Nuff said.
- We need more early offense than we got last game.
Five things I do not want to see tonight:
- A bunch of threes early in the shot clock.
- Aimless dribbling without a purpose.
- Allowing CMU guards into the painted area.
- Allowing open three point shots.
- Careless ballhandling.
CMU is banged up and not nearly as potent as FAU was, so there is no excuse for letting this team hang around for any length of time. UK needs to charge out to an early lead and deflate any hopes this team may entertain of an upset. Failing to do so can have frightening consequences, as we almost found out last game.
Go, 'Cats!
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Matt Jones
He’s liveblogging from the sideline.
by BBallSophist on Dec 29, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
I thought there were licensing problems still
associated with liveblogging.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
Tru would remember better than I
but I think last year some bloggers were sent threatening letters about liveblogging games without “express written consent” on the broadcast licensee.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
I remember that..
…a courier-journal reporter was kicked out of a UofL baseball game when he was liveblogging.
by BBallSophist on Dec 29, 2008 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
That was different. Had to do with broadcasting partner of NCAA.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Anyway
Liggins starting is yet another surprise move by BCG. We’ll see how it turns out.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
They need to run a play to get someone open
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
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Sheesh ...
… We are still clueless about how to attack a zone.
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Porter has looked lost on D
several trips in a row
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
love the big guys hitting their free throws
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
Same for Liggins.
You don’t want the other Ken after you! And it’s true.
by BBallSophist on Dec 29, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
I really think Coach scheduled these
teams for a reason. Other than the tourney and UNC the other non-conference teams have had different styles. This one presents a pressure defense that preps the boys for UL. Maybe I’m reaching but I think this is part of the Gillispie plan.
BCG:
“You see that big, badazz looking dude standing in the paint?” “When he’s open, pass him the ball.”
TEAM: “Ga-wo-all-lly”
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
They need to shoot it when open.
We can’t rely on Meeks every night. Get the kinks out now when we are playing lower competition.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Tough to press us with Liggins and Porter in
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Slone's confidence is coming.
That’s good news. I think Gillispie is realizing that we need another long-distance threat when playing these zones.
No doubt
if BCG started Liggins ahead of him.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
All I want for Christmas now...
is for Liggins to hit a 3. Just make one.
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Porter And Slone > 17 Points
Both appear to be playing well (from boxscore).
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 29, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions
You had to fell like..
once these two got a couple 3’s to fall they would start hitting more and more
Very well.
Porter has no assists, but he still has played well. Liggins is collecting the assists tonight so far.
Get this stat — AJ Stewart has more assists (2) than anyone except Liggins. :-)
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Yeah, that was ridiculous
He had liggins for an easy layup and forced a terrible shot
by BBallSophist on Dec 29, 2008 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed, that was very poor judgment.
But to Jodie’s credit, he is playing some solid defense tonight, in a radical departure from Saturday.
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Darn keyboards put the f too near the e. :-)
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It's a generational thing (-:
You wouldn’t get it, old-timer.
by BBallSophist on Dec 29, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Liggins just played ...
… his best half as a Wildcat — 4 assists and 2 turnovers, one which was just a tough break after a steal. Porter had zero assists, but he did very well in spite of that and finally knocked down an open shot.
You have to say, though, that Landon Slone was as impressive as either of them. That kid has skills, and plays perhaps as hard as any player I have seen since the days of the Unforgettables.
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I have to say ...
… I am pleased with how we recovered from the lousy start. We just need to get back in the habit of getting better starts.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Holding them to 27.6% from the field
I didn’t like the slow start, but once we woke up we didn’t give them an open look.
Well ...
… he was in there when we were playing bad, too, so I’m not willing to give him all the credit. He has been the most consistent with his defensive effort, though. No doubt. Maybe it just took time to catch on.
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Just seemed like he was the only one played hard
and it fired up the fans, and maybe embarrassed or woke up the scholly guys.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
He didn't just play hard.
He played possessed. :-)
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I don't think he was the only one playing hard....
he was just having more success
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To clarify
It appeared that he was the only one playing hard. Doesn’t mean he was the only one playing hard. Tayshaun never appears to be playing hard, but not because of lack of effort, but because of his mad smoothness.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
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Quick Stats
FG% — UK 51.9, CMU 27.6
3-PT% — UK 50.0, CMU 37.5
Reb — UK 19, CMU 15
TO’s — UK 7, CMU 6
Pt off TO’s — UK 9, CMU 10
Porter 9 pts, Meeks 11 pts, Liggins 4 pts, Slone 8 pts.
9 assists on 14 mad baskets.
Meeks – 14 minutes — Taken 7 shots
Patterson – 17 minutes — Taken 3 shots (made all three)
Mad baskets are the best kind.
God, I feel dirty for doing a Ken Pomeroy. :-)
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Are "mad baskets"
kind of like “mad skillz”?
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Mad%20Skillz
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
Yes a nice recovery from a slow start
This team is coming together and Slone is an exceptional walk-on. And he does play D besides his 3 point shooting skills. I am impressed with him thus far.
Heh.
Plus one goaltend. I say, make ’em call it. Swat that weak stuff. :-)
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I didn't read any pregame notes...
so, does anyone have any info on Harris? Is he still experiencing back spasms?
I really like Liggins and believe he will be very good....
he just doesnt need to go 100 mph everytiime
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7 for 13 from 3-land
that would be huge for UK if they could keep that up all season (or at least close to it)
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Liggins...
… Is doing a great job of pushing the tempo.
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Darius is getting beat far too often on D.
I don’t get it. He has the ability to be a good defender.
He is trying too hard.
He needs to keep his feet and stay in front of his man.
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Career High (Pts) For Porter
His first double digit scoring game as UK Wildcat.
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 29, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions
He's going to be awesome
if he ever learns the difference between a good play and a dumb one
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
That was one lousy call, right in front of him.
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His Parents Said That (Not Me)
He’ll get his UK degree.
by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 29, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Patterson is a 4 in the pros and I wonder how effective he may be at that level..
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Patterson, Pilgrm and Orton would an improsing front line should if on the court at once
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PP has the body
and the one on one skills to play a long time in the pro’s in my opinion. But who am I?
HA!
still work to be done but I'll take the win....
glad to see UK get hot from 3-land
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