Lamar at Kentucky: Open Game Thread
Lamar Cardinals @ Kentucky Wildcats
I arrived yesterday from Las Vegas a little poorer in the pocket, but much happier about the Kentucky Wildcats. Not only that, just so I didn't leave empty-handed, the gods of Sin City thoughtfully gave me a bad cold to take home with me. How nice.
But it's game time, and we have to take a look at our opponent for the night, the Lamar Cardinals. I have decided to combine the pre-game and game thread together again. Here we go:
- Name: Lamar University
- Enrollment: 14000
- Colors/Mascot: Red and White/Cardina
- Conference: Southland
- Coach: Steve Roccaforte
- Record last year: 19-11, lost in the Southland Conf. tournament to Texas-Arlington in round 1
- Last NCAA appearance: 2000. Deepest recent run: second round, 1983
- Record this season: 5-0
- Game on: FSN South in Louisville
- Link to Yahoo! audio feed
Player Statistics and analysis:

**As usual, all stats courtesy of StatSheet.com.
| Lamar Player Stats |
| Player | GP/GS | MPG | PPG | FG% | 3PTFG% | FT% | RPG | APG | TOPG | A/T | SPG | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Dawkins | 5/4 | 34.4 | 17.0 | 42.6% | 34.5% | 92.0% | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| B. McThay | 5/4 | 31.0 | 16.6 | 55.1% | 44.0% | 66.7% | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| T. Worrell | 5/4 | 29.2 | 10.6 | 52.9% | 0.0% | 81.0% | 5.8 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| J. Brown | 4/4 | 28.5 | 16.0 | 56.8% | 42.9% | 61.1% | 9.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| A. Hall | 5/4 | 20.2 | 4.2 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 83.3% | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| S. Williams | 5/0 | 15.6 | 2.4 | 45.5% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| A. Miles | 5/2 | 14.0 | 6.8 | 46.7% | 23.1% | 60.0% | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| C. Custer | 5/1 | 11.2 | 5.2 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 87.5% | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Kentucky Player Stats |
| Player | GP/GS | MPG | PPG | FG% | 3PTFG% | FT% | RPG | APG | TOPG | A/T | SPG | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Meeks | 6/6 | 35.3 | 25.5 | 44.2% | 37.8% | 88.0% | 4.8 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| P. Patterson | 6/6 | 30.8 | 15.5 | 70.9% | 0.0% | 71.4% | 9.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| R. Harris | 6/5 | 27.7 | 9.3 | 63.6% | 0.0% | 63.6% | 3.2 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| P. Stevenson | 6/6 | 26.0 | 6.0 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 78.3% | 5.3 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.3 |
| M. Porter | 6/6 | 21.0 | 3.7 | 38.9% | 36.4% | 80.0% | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| D. Miller | 6/1 | 20.8 | 5.2 | 38.5% | 12.5% | 71.4% | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| D. Liggins | 6/0 | 18.2 | 3.8 | 45.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% | 2.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| J. Harrellson | 6/0 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 47.8% | 0.0% | 72.7% | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Kenny Dawkins, a 519"/155# senior guard is the leading scorer for Lamar and a dangerous 3-point threat, although with only 10 attempts, he is not a gunner from out there. His back-court mate Brandon McThay (senior, 5'11"/170#) has just as many attempts and shoots an even better percentage. Lamar's guards may fool you into thinking that they beat you with the 3-ball, but that isn't so. This team has lots of other weapons inside as well as out.
In the front court, Tristan Worrell, a 6'7"/250# senior power forward, supplies the needed bulk and is a low-post scorer. But Jay Brown, a 6'7"/23# senior forward, provides even more scoring punch down low and can shoot the ball from the perimeter as well, although he doesn't shoot there often. He also leads the team in rebounding avergaing nearly 10 per game. Ashton Hall rounds out the front court, a 6'6"/230# junior averaging 4.2p/3.2r per game.
Team Stats:
| UK |
Lamar |
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| School | ||||
| Conference | SEC | Southland | ||
| State | KY | TX | ||
| Founded | 1865 | 1923 | ||
| School Type | Public | Public | ||
| Enrollment | 26,545 | 14,800 | ||
| Rankings | ||||
| Conf Standing | N/A |
N/A |
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| AP Rank | N/A |
N/A |
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| RPI | 0.5778 | 0.5555 | ||
| RPI Rank | 75 | 95 | ||
| SOS | 0.5652 | 0.4074 | ||
| SOS Rank | 83 | 289 | ||
| Wins & Losses | ||||
| Overall | 4-2 | (66.7%) | 5-0 | (100.0%) |
| Home | 2-1 | (66.7%) | 3-0 | (100.0%) |
| Away | 0-1 | (0.0%) | 2-0 | (100.0%) |
| Neutral | 2-0 | (100.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| Conference | 0-0 | (0.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| Top 25 | 0-1 | (0.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| Blowout (> 19) | 2-0 | (100.0%) | 2-0 | (100.0%) |
| Close (< 6) | 1-0 | (100.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| Overtime | 0-0 | (0.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| NCAA Tourney | 0-0 | (0.0%) | 0-0 | (0.0%) |
| Scoring | ||||
| Pts Per Game | 75.2 | 80.4 | ||
| Shooting | ||||
| FG Pct | 50.3 | 47.8 | ||
| FT Pct | 75.7 | 73.4 | ||
| 3pt FG Pct | 32.5 | 32.6 | ||
| Rebounds | ||||
| Reb Per Game | 40.8 | 41.0 | ||
| Off Rebs Per Game | 10.0 | 13.8 | ||
| Def Rebs Per Game | 28.8 | 25.2 | ||
| Assists, Steals, & Blocks | ||||
| Assists Per Game | 15.5 | 15.4 | ||
| Steals Per Game | 7.2 | 9.2 | ||
| Blocks Per Game | 6.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Turnovers & Fouls | ||||
| TO Per Game | 23.0 | 12.2 | ||
| Fouls Per Game | 19.3 | 18.0 | ||
| UK |
Lamar |
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Game Analysis:
Lamar is essentially a pressure defensive team that plays similar to Tennessee or Louisville, a team that will try very hard to turn you over. Dawkins and McThay are serious thieves, and these guys have had 21 steals between them so far this year. Sub Skyler Williams has contributed an additional eight. Mix that with the fact that Kentucky is leading the nation in turnovers, and I expect we will have a lot to moan and groan about in that department. These Cardinal guards are a mismatch against UK, and it will be very tough for the 'Cats to keep them at bay.
The Cardinals may try to create turnovers, but on the offensive end, they take extremely good care of the basketball, turning the ball over an average of only 12 times per game. Lamar likes to convert their tough defense into instant offense, and is a high-possession team.
Kentucky is a bigger and deeper team that should have an edge on the glass. The propensity for strong, in-your-face defense that the 'Cats showed against West Virgina will hopefully show up with them in Rupp Arena tonight. The Cardinals have no real answer for Patterson down low, and their small back court cannot stop Meeks once he gets a look. Our scoring will likely come from those two places.
Perry Stevenson needs to step up his game. Kentucky needs to see more rebounding and scoring from that spot, and although he is slight of frame, he should be capable of handling the shorter Lamar players both offensively and defensively. Ramon Harris also matches up well with the Cardinal players in terms of size, and if his ball handling can improve, he could have an offensive as well as defensive impact on this game. Harrellson is also likely to get scoring opportunities, but Gillispie is going to demand that he show some defensive prowess if he is going to be in the game long.
As you can see from the stats, Lamar is a good shooting team just like Kentucky. UK has an insignificantly small advantage in the free throw area. The Cardinals are also a good rebounding team, despite their smaller size.
Kentucky will have to bring their A-game against this team. They may not sound that tough, but they have good players, reasonable size and the kind of defense that has been responsible for both of the Wildcat's losses so far this year. This is actually a very good opponent for UK, and if we can handle the Cardinals' pressure, it bodes well for our upcoming tougher games against Miami (FL) and Louisville
Go, Cats!
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Just looking at stats....
Lamar is very even with UK with the big difference in the turnover category. Obviously turnovers are UK’s kryptonite. I feel UK should win this game because we are UK at home against Lamar. UK should always win this game…right? I worry aboout UK being a tad complacent against this team and suffer the consequences by being careless with the ball. I also worry that Lamar will rain down threes as all smaller schools seemingly do at Rupp. Lamar will play all out and UK usually starts very slow. I expect by halftime UK will take control of the game and win by double digits even if they have a second half lull.
I would like to see a drastic reduction in TO’s as well as shooting a higher perecentage from three point range. That would be a welcome change from the usual UK offense.
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 6:27 PM EST
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I hope ...
… complacency is the farthest thing from their minds.
It isn’t as if they were shooting lights-out in Vegas, or taking care of the basketball. They just defended really well.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 6:38 PM EST
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we dont have to travel for a month...
wow
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:09 PM EST
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Dish Network
Is Dish Network f**king serious?? Are they seriously not going to have this game on in Lexington??? For some reason we get Fox Sports Cincinnati in Lex (who the f**k cares about Cincinnati sports, seriously?) No FSN South or FSN Ohio and the game is not on FSN Cinci. There is usually an alternate feed, but guess what game is on there.. UNC-ASHVILLE vs TENNESSEE??!?!? Both that game and the UK game are listed on ESPN Full Court channels, but somehow Tennessee gets their game on for free in Lexington and UK doesn’t???
WTF?!?!?
by blueninja on
Dec 3, 2008 7:09 PM EST
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Even better
It is streaming for free on ESPN 360 online, but Winstream is not a partner ISP so I can’t get that either!!
What a joke. I am just going to go down to Rupp and find a $15 ticket.
by blueninja on
Dec 3, 2008 7:15 PM EST
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I know its early..
but I love the fact Stevenson looked to shoot.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:13 PM EST
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He's still thinking about it...
…Patterson did too on his shot.
They need to pull that without hesitation.
But I am happy that he took it…eventually.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST
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are the students on break
I hear nothing from the crowd
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 7:15 PM EST
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Totall off topic
But icannot believe Auburn let TT go today
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST
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Yeah, its nice for a change..
I’m usually shaking my head in disbelief by now.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST
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Good hard work so far ...
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:17 PM EST
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Who is this team and what have they done with the Wildcats?
0 turnovers so far?
Not that I’m complaining…
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST
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if Lamar
can’t make 3 and plays this kind of defense, UK in a rout
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST
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hmmmm
nice so far…been some work done in practice I see
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:21 PM EST
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We look very crisp tonight.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:21 PM EST
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Half of Uk's team went down
very strange
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 7:22 PM EST
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Defensive rebounding not so good tonight...
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Hope Porter and Harris are alright….ouch, that hurts!
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:22 PM EST
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Concussion for Harris, stitches for Porter.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:23 PM EST
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What is happening with Harris and Porter?
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 7:25 PM EST
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They hit heads...
Porter is off to the locker room. Harris is still on the floor.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:25 PM EST
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Bumped heads.
Harris down still, Porter in locker room getting stitches likely.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:25 PM EST
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Probably want to MRI this, look for fracture.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:26 PM EST
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sucks for Harris
hopefully just a concussion
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 7:30 PM EST
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Prayers ...
…for Ramon.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:31 PM EST
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It does take some of the good feeling away.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:37 PM EST
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Great pass from Galloway...
…Patterson is getting beat on the boards. That’s a glaring negative on the defensive end so far
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:35 PM EST
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stitches for Michael...
but we can only hope and pray for Ramon
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST
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Galloway ...
… Doing some nice things so far.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:36 PM EST
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That was a perfect pass to Patterson...
…good angle and location on the pass. A tough pass that was given to him exactly where it needed to be.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:37 PM EST
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Galloway
nice pass and I like his handle. Did not like the defense a moment ago.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:37 PM EST
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Lamar very overmatched here.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST
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at 5-0....
I wanna look and see who they have played
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:40 PM EST
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Liggins is so good at looking up the floor...
…it’s his biggest strength
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST
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Back to back..
Liggins to Patterson…Outstanding!
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST
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Impressive.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST
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Galloway with some nice passes
That bounce pass into Patterson earlier has been available in a lot of games this year but guys haven’t been making it. Good to see Galloway get it into PP
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 7:40 PM EST
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Liggins has some attitude to him
We need some spunk like that in my opinion. Just need to keep it under control.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:42 PM EST
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Dear Lamar:
You’re going to have to guard Harrellson. Stop making it so easy.
Sincerely,
BBallSophist
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:45 PM EST
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Dear Lamar
Pay no attention to BBallSophist. Please continue to leave Harrellson unguarded.
;-)
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 7:46 PM EST
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Can someone tell me exactly what happened?
Did they butt heads going after a loose ball?
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 7:46 PM EST
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they we 2 steps behind the play and ramon came in...
met porter turning up the floor
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:47 PM EST
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roughly...
maybe someone else can add
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:48 PM EST
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I had an employee hit in the head with a golf ball this week..
and the concern was swelling of the brain more than anything it seemed. He is fine now, no issues. Let’s hope the same for Ramon.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST
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Not to belabor the point...
…but I’m trying to find some negatives to discuss. Lamar has 7 offensive rebounds. Patterson has 1 rebound, total.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:46 PM EST
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Hopefully the first of many.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:49 PM EST
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Stewart comes in..
and sends one to Rejection City
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 7:49 PM EST
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Meeks is having a quiet first half..
3-5 from the floor for 7 points.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:53 PM EST
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What the hell was that?
Has everyone with Lamar lost their mind?
What a dumb play.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:53 PM EST
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Frustration has set in.
They don’t have the talent to compete.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 7:54 PM EST
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Porter is back on the bench..
with a huge bandage on his forhead.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:54 PM EST
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Miscommunication on defense there...
Darius and liggins both guarding the same guy and not guarding him, haha
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 7:56 PM EST
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this is what I expect from UK when playing small schools
kudos to them
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 7:57 PM EST
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Sweet.
I just called Dish Network and cancelled all my movie channels ($30/month) and added their MultiSports package ($5.99/month), which includes 14 Fox Sports channels, all Comcast SportsNet channels, BigTen, NBA, and a bunch of other channels (32 channels in all)
BEST MONEY I EVER SAVED, AND NOW I GET ALL THE FSN SOUTH GAMES!! :D
by blueninja on
Dec 3, 2008 7:58 PM EST
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FSN has this game in Georgia..
so this is the second time I have seen them. How many games you gonna get with Dish? I might make a change from Comcast.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 8:00 PM EST
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Games on Dish
I love Dish Network.
Any game on ESPNx, Fox Sports South you will pick up on Dish.
Some of the smaller games are on Big Blue Network only on local KY broadcast channels, so here in Lexington I get 100% of the games on TV now that I have FSN South. I am not sure what channel Raycom games will be on regionally, but here in Lex they are usually on WKYT Lexington CBS
Here is the TV schedule for every game
http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/kty-m-baskbl-sched.html
by blueninja on
Dec 3, 2008 10:03 PM EST
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Wonder ...
… If Forty still thinks Harrellson can’t play in the SEC? :-)
Just kidding
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 7:58 PM EST
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Dave Baker left out the most important stat in regrards to Liggins...
10 minutes without a turnover!
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 7:58 PM EST
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Before the game I asked for...
better 3pt shooting – 67% sweet
and
drastic improvement on TO’s – not sure the number but low
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:01 PM EST
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Good for ya blue
Why do you need all those movies this time of the year :-)
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:01 PM EST
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Bad ...
… Pass by Stewart
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:03 PM EST
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3 sec. Ugh
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:04 PM EST
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Needs work..
rebounding.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 8:06 PM EST
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Yes...it's been bad this half...
We’ve given up 9 offensive rebounds. That’s sad against a team we outsize at every position.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:08 PM EST
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Jard carter with a nice feed to Pat.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:08 PM EST
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maybe by the end of halftime...
we will have news on Ramon
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:09 PM EST
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Did something happen to Stevenson too?
I don’t think he’s played since the collision.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:10 PM EST
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Ugly ending ...
… To a great half of basketball by the ’Cats.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:10 PM EST
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Anyone notice Stevenson was..
MIA after the Harris/Porter incident. He only played seven minutes.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 8:11 PM EST
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you beat me to it...
dunno, seems strange only 7 mins
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:11 PM EST
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4 offensive rebounds....
am I seeing that correctly?????
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST
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Yeah, but only 12 missed shots
So not a lot of opportunities
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:15 PM EST
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We are doing a poor job on the glass, that's for sure
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:16 PM EST
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Yep...that's weak.
He was abused more than once by a Lamar player. We can’t have that.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST
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I'm more concerned about giving up 9 offensive rebounds.
I’m a broken record, I know.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:16 PM EST
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yep that sounds right...
we outsize at every position
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST
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6 Turnovers in the half...
…huge improvement, regardless of the opposing team
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:12 PM EST
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With the exception of the last few minutes..
the Cats showed great focus, especially with the injury situation. Really playing good defense with just a few breakdowns. Also moving the ball much better on the offensive end. Of course, the competition is much easier which helps.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 8:12 PM EST
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Galloway with 4 assists in 12 minutes...
…and only 1 turnover
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST
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I just hope Ramon is OK ...
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST
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Ditto that
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST
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Yeah, we haven't heard anything yet on Ramon.
I’m nervous…but he was moving his arms and legs.
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Dec 3, 2008 8:15 PM EST
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I think we will find it was concussion
Just a guess but he looked so disoriented hence the stretcher
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:17 PM EST
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I sure hope you are right.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST
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What are you thinking?
A severe concussion?
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST
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Probably.
The initial blow was to the rear of his head. The announcers seemed to think that he may have hit his head again on the floor. At first I was more concerned about porter…
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST
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Oh, goodness...
me too. And did they have to replay the whole thing like 20 times on TV? I got a headache just watching……
Prayers for Ramon.
This is certainly NOT how I wanted Galloway to get some PT….but I have to say that I am pretty pleased with his performance so far.
by BigSkyCat on
Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST
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Any one with connex to UK hospital..
time 2 use them if u can, plz
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:17 PM EST
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Lamar must have been listening to....
Forty…. that thought Harellson couldn’t play…
keep om talking Forty, you da’ man..!!!
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST
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As a EMT it didn't look good.
They didn’t show the fall to the ground. It almost looked as if he was seizing. The way his fingers and hands were curling.
by bigbluefan on
Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST
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I told my wife the same thing...
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:20 PM EST
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It is worrisome ...
… The way he was writhing in pain. Not what I would have expected…
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST
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Galloway..???
I think I see why Billy was high on this young man… The kid can play, and he really hustles out there…
Any thoughts..?
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST
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he can play i agree
but this is Lamar and he really hasnt been very consistent to date
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:22 PM EST
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I know, but he has to start somewhere...
…and he is taking this opportunity to learn and grow…
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:23 PM EST
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He is improving.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:22 PM EST
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only 6 torunovers....
WOW… that is remarkable…
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:23 PM EST
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If UK can reverse their turnover problem all season
they “can” be dangerous
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST
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Liggins & Galloway...
… compliment each other nicely when they are in together…
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:25 PM EST
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Weak start to the half...
…turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds…
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST
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game time... gotta' go...
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST
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The Mysterious Mr. Galloway
makes a solid appearance in the first half.
by BigBlue87 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST
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Harris update...
sounds like he suffered a “stinger”
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:27 PM EST
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kinda like hitting your elbow (funny bone), but instead it's your spine...
something like that… it hurts, hits scary, but I think he’ll be ok…
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:31 PM EST
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wait....what.....
Patterson on the bench to start the half..???
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by vinceuk1 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:28 PM EST
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Miller appears too hesitant..
Looks like he has lost his confidence.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST
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Sorry...
if this has already been mentioned, but…..they just said on TV that Harris is alert and has the use of all of his extremities………
Good news, right??
by BigSkyCat on
Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST
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that is good news for sure
I think he will be OK
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:30 PM EST
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Big difference...
from first to second half
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:33 PM EST
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You know, I watched the Purdue vs. Duke game...
…and it was striking how different the officiating was from all of our games. They let them play last night. It’d be nice to have that for once…
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:33 PM EST
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i hate to say it but Dukes defense was scary
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:34 PM EST
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It was great...
…but if they had these refs, half their players would have fouled out.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:34 PM EST
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I watched a bit of that game too
Even with their refs, half their guys still almost fouled out.
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:37 PM EST
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this might be UK's best blocking team since....
the Nazr/Magloire days
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 8:38 PM EST
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THAT is more like it
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST
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Great pass fromm darius on that last fast break...
and an AWESOME play by Liggins on transition after stealing the ball. He’s showing some maturity. Earlier this year he would’ve over penetrated or tried to force a long pass into the post.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST
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Nice rebound for patterson!
Liggins showing that he CAN hit a jumper!
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:44 PM EST
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The first rebound for Patteron came at 12:13 left in the second half...
We can’t have that happening.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 8:45 PM EST
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Absolutely not...
…but that rebound was really great, haha
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:46 PM EST
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This makes me happy
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:44 PM EST
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When did Liggins...
… Become a three point threat???
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 8:45 PM EST
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He was shooting 38% this year...
…before this game.
He’s a better shooter than he’s given credit for.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:47 PM EST
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To be fair...
…he had only taken 8 shots
MILLER WITH THE SLAM!
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:48 PM EST
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Easily his best game all around
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:47 PM EST
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Can anyone else see what we have?
This team is coming together in an awesome way.
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 8:49 PM EST
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Miller seems to have his confidence back..
Back to back baskets.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 8:51 PM EST
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I really like Galloway's passing ability...
…but his defense needs some work.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:55 PM EST
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Liggins could get a triple double or two before his career is over
He’s got the size to grab rebounds and he’s going to have the players around him to get assists.
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 8:56 PM EST
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Lots
of potential with this team. It’s all about the “Jekyll and Hyde” show we’ve seen the past few years. If they can be consistent, they can win in buckets.
by blbskue on
Dec 3, 2008 8:58 PM EST
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night in...
and night out…that is the key
by teambeam on
Dec 3, 2008 8:59 PM EST
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Very exciting for me
We have many very good players…I am jumping up and down with my 2 cats watching…they think I am nuts ;-)
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Dec 3, 2008 8:58 PM EST
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Dawkins is extremely quick...
…and Galloway has had to guard him a lot. That might be why he’s looked iffy on D
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 8:59 PM EST
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23 assists to 13 turnovers...
If this becomes the rule instead of the exception, we will be scary good.
by BBallSophist on
Dec 3, 2008 9:06 PM EST
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Heh. If UK was scoreless in the second half, they would still be up by 2 with 4 minutes to play
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 9:08 PM EST
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Liggins has some attitude to him
We need some spunk like that in my opinion. Just need to keep it under control.
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by hoopchi on
Dec 3, 2008 9:08 PM EST
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Late dinner tonight ...
… So the post mortem will be a little late.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 9:10 PM EST
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Looking forward to Saturday night...
I was surprised to find Miami ranked this year. I watched some of their game against OSU last night and was impressed.
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 9:12 PM EST
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Second time we've hit 100 this season...
when was the last time we could say that?
by Iam4UKinMI on
Dec 3, 2008 9:15 PM EST
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Nicely done
Much easier to enjoy this victory with the news that Harris seems to be okay.
Lots of things to like about this game.
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 9:19 PM EST
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Not bad at all
Liggins was awesome.
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by Truzenzuzex on
Dec 3, 2008 9:21 PM EST
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Speaking of UK point guards
Rondo has a triple double with a full quarter still to play tonight
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by JLeverenz on
Dec 3, 2008 9:24 PM EST
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this UK team looks worlds ahead of the previous several games
Now lets carry it over to Saturday
by SevenRings on
Dec 3, 2008 9:27 PM EST
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Vast improvement
In our t/o’s…I am pleased.
by kykat51 on
Dec 3, 2008 9:35 PM EST
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UNC vs Mich. State @ Ford Field
Man, that crowd is no where near the UK vs State crowd… lol
We know who brings in the fans baby..!!!
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Dec 3, 2008 9:35 PM EST
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This team is what you would call starting to jell...
Liggins,Liggins,Liggins. He got game!!
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