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Lamar at Kentucky: Open Game Thread

Lamar Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats, Dec 3, 2008 7:00 PM EST


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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:

Star-divide

**As usual, all stats courtesy of StatSheet.com.

Lamar Player Stats
PlayerGP/GSMPGPPGFG%3PTFG%FT%RPGAPGTOPGA/TSPGBPG
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
PlayerGP/GSMPGPPGFG%3PTFG%FT%RPGAPGTOPGA/TSPGBPG
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
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
AP Rank N/A
N/A
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

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Gonna let us shoot ...

From the top of the key?

OK!

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I know its early..

but I love the fact Stevenson looked to shoot.

by Iam4UKinMI on Dec 3, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

11-3

is that right?

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 7:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

are the students on break

I hear nothing from the crowd

by SevenRings on Dec 3, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Crowd

The radio sounds loud to me.

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 7:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah....

Finals are coming up, maybe thats why…

by BigBlue87 on Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Totall off topic

But icannot believe Auburn let TT go today

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Good hard work so far ...

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 7:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who is this team and what have they done with the Wildcats?

0 turnovers so far?

Not that I’m complaining…

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm

nice so far…been some work done in practice I see

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Defensive rebounding not so good tonight...

Hope Porter and Harris are alright….ouch, that hurts!

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 7:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Bumped heads.

Harris down still, Porter in locker room getting stitches likely.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 7:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sucks for Harris

hopefully just a concussion

by SevenRings on Dec 3, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Galloway.

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by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Galloway ...

… Doing some nice things so far.

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Galloway

nice pass and I like his handle. Did not like the defense a moment ago.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lamar very overmatched here.

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by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

at 5-0....

I wanna look and see who they have played

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Back to back..

Liggins to Patterson…Outstanding!

by Iam4UKinMI on Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Impressive.

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 7:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Liggins has some attitude to him

We need some spunk like that in my opinion. Just need to keep it under control.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Dear Lamar

Pay no attention to BBallSophist. Please continue to leave Harrellson unguarded.

;-)

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt..

we need games like this

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 7:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Stewart comes in..

and sends one to Rejection City

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Porter is back on the bench..

with a huge bandage on his forhead.

by Iam4UKinMI on Dec 3, 2008 7:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

FYI

 big 10 network is pretty cool

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 8:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 8:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Bad ...

… Pass by Stewart

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3 sec. Ugh

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Needs work..

rebounding.

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by hoopchi on Dec 3, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Jard carter with a nice feed to Pat.

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

you beat me to it...

dunno, seems strange only 7 mins

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

6 Turnovers in the half...

…huge improvement, regardless of the opposing team

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

I just hope Ramon is OK ...

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ditto that

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we haven't heard anything yet on Ramon.

I’m nervous…but he was moving his arms and legs.

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

I sure hope you are right.

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

Lamar must have been listening to....

Forty…. that thought Harellson couldn’t play…

keep om talking Forty, you da’ man..!!!

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

I told my wife the same thing...

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

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..?

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

I know, but he has to start somewhere...

…and he is taking this opportunity to learn and grow…

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is improving.

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Liggins & Galloway...

… compliment each other nicely when they are in together…

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Weak start to the half...

…turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds…

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

game time... gotta' go...

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Mysterious Mr. Galloway

makes a solid appearance in the first half.

by BigBlue87 on Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harris update...

sounds like he suffered a “stinger”

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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…

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wait....what.....

Patterson on the bench to start the half..???

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Miller appears too hesitant..

Looks like he has lost his confidence.

by Iam4UKinMI on Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Big difference...

from first to second half

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

I watched a bit of that game too

Even with their refs, half their guys still almost fouled out.

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

THAT is more like it

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Cats

They are turning it up bigtime

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Nice rebound for patterson!

Liggins showing that he CAN hit a jumper!

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This makes me happy

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When did Liggins...

… Become a three point threat???

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by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair...

…he had only taken 8 shots

MILLER WITH THE SLAM!

by BBallSophist on Dec 3, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Easily his best game all around

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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.

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

night in...

and night out…that is the key

by teambeam on Dec 3, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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 ;-)

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

It's coming

For the walkons

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

Late dinner tonight ...

… So the post mortem will be a little late.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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 reply actions   0 recs

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.

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not bad at all

Liggins was awesome.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Dec 3, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of UK point guards

Rondo has a triple double with a full quarter still to play tonight

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Dec 3, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and...

,,,with two starters out most of the game (Porter-Harris)

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Vast improvement

In our t/o’s…I am pleased.

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Rondo

Love the guy

by kykat51 on Dec 3, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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..!!!

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

by vinceuk1 on Dec 3, 2008 9:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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