Kentucky at Tennessee -- Open Game Thread
Kentucky Wildcats at Tennessee Volunteers, Jan 13, 2009 9:00 PM EST
This is the official A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Kentucky Wildcats @ Tennessee Volunteers basketball game tonight at Thompson-Bowling Arena, Tuesday, January 13th @ 9:00 PM.
Particulars of this game are as follows:
- TV: Live on ESPN
- Gametracker live stats
- Audioo (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)
- Radio
- Yahoo! audio
- Game preview
This is the first game of a three-game road trip for Kentucky, and is a critical stretch in the SEC season. In order to get back into the national picture instead of hovering on the verge of it, UK needs to come up with victories on all three of these games. It is an especially tall order for the 'Cats to win tonight in Knoxville, but UK has very few quality wins and badly needs some.
Tennessee has played an extremely tough schedule this year, and has quality wins over highly ranked Georgetown and Marquette, as well as tough losses to Kansas on the road and twice to Gonzaga, once at home and once at a neutral site. The Vols are currently teetering on the verge of falling out of the top 25, and Kentucky could use the momentum from a victory here to get itself in.
Things Kentucky needs to do well to win:
- Force the Vols to play defense for most of the shot clock. Patience is the key to beating the Volunteers, as they play good half-court defense only for about 20 seconds.
- Get the ball to Patterson early and often.
- Handle the press.
Things that will make it hard for Kentucky to win:
- Get behind big early. We have had trouble every time this has happened.
- Turn the ball over. Tennessee is one of the best in the nation going from defense to offense.
- Allow Tennessee to get a lot of offensive rebounds. Offensive rebounds are the key to Tennessee's offensive efficiency.
Tennessee is very similar to Louisville except they are slightly less talented overall and are much less effective on defense. If Kentucky can correct the mistakes they made against Louisville, they can take the Volunteers tonight. The Vols are talented, but they suffer from poor decision making and a general lack of team chemistry.
This is a big opportunity game, much like Miami earlier in the season. We need this game.
Go, Cats!
0 recs |
575 comments
|
Comments
So freakin' excited for this game
We NEED this in the worst way.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know the old saying about...
taking them behind the woodshed? Well thats what I am hoping for tonight!
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, folks
Good luck tonight. Anybody know off the top of their head what Meeks’ career high in points is?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Jan 13, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck too
It should be a great game
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How funny... and prophetic
I love coming into a thread the morning after a game and seeing little nuggets like this.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
by chirop1 on Jan 14, 2009 7:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This would be huge
I was rooting for Indiana to beat Ohio State earlier, just to help us out, but they were hosed.
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yep I'm blinded by Pearls jacket
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
off. reb
that bites
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2
in a row..aarfrrggghhhh
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3
ok im not counting anymore
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol...I'm used to it by now
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if the crowd did an "Orange-Out" with their shirts, I doubt I could watch
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
4 offf, reb.
equals all 8 points…drives me insane!!
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tru was all over it in his pre game analysis
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad stretch
Just need to hit the glass.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good start.
That is a good sign. Gotta rebound, though.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
little league
when i coached my kids 3ed and 4th grade bball team..id rip them a new one if they didnt block out..i coached one year..lol
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did u have any hair left
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hair...
only on my back..where i couldnt reach,,,ha
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no excuse
for not blocking out,,,just none
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good play meeks
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dammit!!
get on the boards!
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
May be time to get AJ or Harrellson in there to crash the boards
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Need a 3rd scorer
…just to keep Meeks from wearing his a** out.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good shot Porter
scrambled possession tho
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good to see
porter looking to shoot.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Porter...
… Nice work so far.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Patterson has 0 rebounds.
That’s unacceptable. When did he forget that the paint is supposed to be his house?
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No D
Disappointed in defensive intensity so far. Vols look tougher.
by Wild Weasel on Jan 13, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
D hasn't been bad
Def. rebounding has sucked.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't think they have a turnover
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lead
four corners
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks may have one of those nights
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just wondering
do the announcers not know that meeks was hurt and missed most of last season?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i heard them mention it earlier
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok
they keep saying how they can’t believe how good a scorer he is based on the last two years. wasn’t sure they saw how many gamed he played last year.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
meeks
heatcheck!!
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joooodddiiiiieee!
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes
baby…hope we get that all night
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nice
off reb for the good guys
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks is a freak
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maze resembles Iverson with the hair and size
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Every time we get a decent lead...
…I know a 3 pointer is coming from the other team. I literally said out loud: “here comes a three” before they passed half court
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ya gotta...
say,,,NO GOOD..as it leaves their hand..works sometimes for me :)
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Defense ...
… Is solid so far.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Defense is okay....but it's the low turnovers
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meeks is on fire today
He is playing great. That’s a good sign.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UK is playing very well... excpet for some early offensive rebounds
UK shooting 57%
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no liggins so far?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
free throws...
another thing that drives me nuts..missed ft
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice drive to the basket Ramon.
We need more of that. Get to the line.
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who kidnapped Patterson??
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They arent really looking for PP or UT is playing him well
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who needs Patterson when Meeks is en fuego to the degree that he is -- Leave it to a UL fan ...
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,,,,good answer
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jodie DOWNTOWN Meeks
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
go to be kidding me!!
that’s 5 already!
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
one thing about patterson..
he doesnt force anything…usually..will let game come to him
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Miller call timeout rather than force it in
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or
a run out
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
21 points for Meeks...glad he can do it on ESPN
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good idea
but didnt work
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
has liggins played at all yet?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
liggins
dont think so
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't think so
was there anything in the pregame that mentioned him?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
there ya go
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am impressed with UK so far...and I had my doubts
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup, we are played well
Good D and very few turnovers.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Would be huge if we can go into the half with a lead
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need ...
… More bell cow—Patterson!
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We've only fouled 4 times...
Part of that is due to solid defense. Part of it is passive offense from Tennessee.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We would be up 4-6 more points if we were getting killed by their offensive rebounds. Anyone know how
many pts. off those O-bounds they have?
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
at least 8
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think
their first 10 points were off off. rebounds…at leat one or two more buckets.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
plus at least one more
off a missed FT.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
pts off or
8..when i stopped counting..like after the first 5 min of game
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dang it...
we need those pts
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why would Harris still be playing with two fouls?
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
because Miller is overmatched.
That’s bad, bad, bad for UK. Harris is playing so much better than Miller that it’s not even funny
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pratt's been gettin' a lot of TV time this year
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 fouls
surely thats a misprint
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jodie palmed the ball there
and got a questionable call.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
prince's feet
were moving…he was still sliding over.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love homer crowds....they never believe their team fouls
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well they have only called 4 fouls on them...whoops now five
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
meeks...
is getting it done for real tonite
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You mean Rhythm
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That is why he has NBA potential
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
homer
i just figured vols fans werent that basketball smart
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
walk..
that foul call was bs
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don't know about that call
he turned into patterson and just fell.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
cost
us 2 pts
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one on the floor can guard Meeks one on one
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
naybe razor ;-)
but not tonight…
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all together now BOOOOOOOOO
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
amen brother
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
vols...
they look helter-skelter on off
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
keep this at 7 or above at the half
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
bs x2
good grief
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lucky bounce
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They're getting a lot of
drive to the middle and fall down, foul
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how do you get a bouince like that from the corner?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's see: Porter at lead, or Galloway
Galloway has done NOTHING tonight except turn the ball over and nearly turn the ball over. If he plays the second half I’ll be very disappointed in G.
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
expected....
to see that at the end……makes for interesting half time talk,,,listen to nessler
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Liggins needs to see the floor in the second. Porter is doing well, but I'm not that happy with Galloway.
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The only people happy with Galloway are wearing orange!!!!!
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In his (slight) defense
He had a pretty rough call on the charge with about a minute to go.
Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 13, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really bad call, that.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same until the replay which showed he used his chicken wing to push off
My problem with Galloway tonight is the haphazard way he’s handkling the ball. He has to understand he’s not at Southern Idaho.
I like him, I’m jsut not happy with his first half performance.
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He used the chicken wing two or three times on that play.
The third time the official had to call it.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he played well up until the final two minutes.
He pushed the ball and made good decisions. He just had a bad final two minutes with those turnovers.
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wasted opportunities is a game like this will come back to haunt you
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
up at half
in a hostile away gym….i’ll take it
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to make a push for Meeks for All-American
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All in all, I'm happy. We need to get Patterson involved in the second half.
Let’s hope we can put back-to-back halves together.
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Billy G
if hes the coach i think he is……we increase lead in 2ed half
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully they play a great first 4 minutes of the 2nd half...
to get some breathing room
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks has 26 points at the half
Porter has 5 and Patterson has 5.
I love what Meeks is doing, but we need someone else to step up.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feed the hot hand as long as you can.
Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 13, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, true, but I don't see Meeks scoring 26 in the 2nd half
We gotta get Patterson more involved and we need some production from Stevenson.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Think Football
Run to set up the pass – pass to set up the run.
They will be so gun shy of meeks that we just drive and feed the post or just feed the post.
when they fall back, meeks will light it up again.
I like this style right now. I liked that half of ball. The last 1:45 got a little crazy but that happens.
Changing how you think will change what you think.
by wilson452 on Jan 13, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Patterson with only five, and two missed bunnies.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We get so used to a guy making everything he shoots, that it's supremely disappointing when he misses
I look for him to be more of a force in the 2nd
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Put backs
UT has far far too many put backs. Hopefully we can pull away in the second half but a close game can be attributed directly to those second chances UT has gotten.
I hope that any increased attention Jodie receives in the second half can free up Pat.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Jan 13, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah - I can handle shooting well, but getting all these putbacks it awful, b/c they're not shooting well. These putbacks are
skewing their numbers for sure.
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We must ...
… improve on the defensive glass. That is what is hurting us.
Tyler Smith is the luckiest player I have ever seen. I have never seen more shots that ought to miss find a way to go in.
Sheesh.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Patterson wiill get his,,,,
as long as the rest of the team doesn;t stand around and watch Meeks
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Liggins
Why didnt we see him play in the first half?
by MinnesotaCatFan on Jan 13, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"He who earns it in practice, gets it"
You’re not Tubby Smith are you?
Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Billy Gillispie: "Because he didn't play."
That’s a great question.
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's called the Gillispie Effect.
The unknown black hole that sometimes absorbs his players without a peep.
Josh Harrellson also seems to be caught in it, as well as Ramon Harris’ third foul.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"The Gillispie Effect"-- I love that!
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is there a more confusing coach in America
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Coach Norman Dale
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so far alot of Rhythm and little Bruise
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sitting
here with hubby watching the game. I live in Tenn, he is a huge TN fan. So far I am l letting him sit here since we are winning. If they start losing he is outta here!
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
these
guys dont’ know what they are talking about! Arkansas didn’t lose to LSU, they lost to Miss State
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hubert Davis:
“You look at this Kentucky team and it kind of resembles the team from last year that struggled early in the year.”
Two months (!). Two weeks. Two pencils.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Jan 13, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think I heard him right. Spoken like a School of Seth Davis graduate
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ken
you oughta read Seths article today and his ballot for top twenty five. Oh my word. Not a very smart article
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I will check it out. It drives me nuts that he has th job that he does. Most UK fans knew more about
BB by their 13th birthday than he does now.
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When I see Hubert Davis, I have flash backs of him crying after Laettner's shot.
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was Thomas Davis
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
It was Thomas Hill. ;-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oooooooooooohhhhhhh
that is where I have seen him before!!!!!
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i had to laugh when i read that..i can picture that face now,,only a look a mother could love
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hubert Davis
I would take this years Kentucky team over last years any day
by MinnesotaCatFan on Jan 13, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wait
Did Hubert Davis really just go out on a limb with his projection that at least 3 teams will make the tourney out of the SEC?!? 3? You think so, doctor?
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Must be ...
… that last name. Twin sons of different mothers. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nostradamus, that one.
These “experts” crack me up. We have average posters here who display more expertise than most of the jokers on ESPN, on their best day.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well you know...
they have to fill their UNC and Duke analyst quota’s
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
patterson's injust
is clearly affecting his shot.
I think the keys to the 2nd half is the o-rebounding.
we’re playing excellent D and just not getting the rebound, thereby undermining the efforts.
I’m happy with the ball-handling but the frosh seem to be rattled in the environment
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ug - the turnover spread is sort of weird too
Patterson: 2
Miller: 2
Galloway: 2
Harris: 1
Porter: 0
Meeks: 0
Liggins: 0 (DNP)
Only 3 assists to 7 turnovers. I’ll take 7 turnovers, but 3 assists?
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Galloway's 2 turnovers hurt a lot
….especially the 2nd one.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers
are awful.
Harris isnt Harrison
They keep talking about jodie like he came out of nowhere after playing the last two seasons and didnt realize he spent the vast majority of his soph season hurt and his freshman season he put up 8 point a game.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"If you saw Jodie Meeks in his first two years, you wouldn't believe he could be this good a shooter"
Really? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure my grandma thought he could be a really good shooter after his freshman year.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I went crazy
after that comment!!! Yeah I knew he would his first year…..last year he was hurt.
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Nessler and Dykes do a great job
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Normally, I agree.
Tonight, I do not.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
most of meeks shots
are off of the dribble this time around.
usually they’re set or screen-curls
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here We Go
2nd half is starting now
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pour it on Meeks
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I laugh at the ridiculousness of his ability
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NBA Scouts: Does Meeks always play this good?
lol
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks is a Dwayne Wade in the making
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Have no fear:
We’ll send the NBA Scouts the stats of all the point guards that UT has faced this year. Meeks will look average. ;-)
(sob)
by Hooper on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
PERRY PERRY
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this is just getting crazy now...
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i'm done typing
just going to watch and enjoy meeks’ performance. see you all after the game.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Jan 13, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
R U Kiddin me
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thats how you start a 2nd half
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks has 36 points
7-10 from 3-pt range
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait till he learns to be a basketball player instead of a shooter...
::roll eyes::
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
On a negative note (cause I’m a perfectionist, and every little mistake annoys me), Patterson is getting abused by Chism. Patterson is better than Chism. This shouldn’t happen.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I would have liked to see Patterson bounce back after the Vandy game.
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
his injury
really seems to be bothering his shot
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hubby
is so mad right now………..bought dang time he is mad not ME!!!!
by tenken on Jan 13, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is a coming out party for Meeks
National television, after football season is over. He will now be in All-America conversations.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There are ...
… no words. Superlatives fail me. When he catches the ball, I could swear I see flames coming from it …
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lol, it's fun to watch
I can’t remember ever seeing a player shoot and score like that.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
those scouts have to be saying WHOA
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
looks like
the longest stretch in UK history without an all-american is coming to an end
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry Jodie, only two rebounds? That is unacceptable!
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAPPIN CRAP
Changing how you think will change what you think.
by wilson452 on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks said what the hell...lets see how hot I am
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Didn’t need a 4th on Harris
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its rainin 3's hallelueh
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Patterson is really struggling tonight
Thank God for Meeks.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meeks has quieted 20,000 Vols fans....big ups
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That injury must really be bothering him
It doesn’t look like PPat can squeeze the ball.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pat
thats what I thought
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Jan 13, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One handed jam
looked pretty good to me
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who gives a crap about a turnover in the "non-acceptable zone." It's a turnover for cryin' out loud!
by Iam4UKinMI on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind the concept
I just wish he wouldn’t flog it like an Iranian adulterer.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
there are 9 players on the court watchin' Meeks
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
time...
still alot of time……
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The crowd is really, really quiet
:-)
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the big fella from 3...lol
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they miss alot of FT's
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is a dangerous time. Does UT have a run in them?
by Ken Howlett on Jan 13, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yup...Uk needs to recognize that UT has upped the intensity
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dont get complacent
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SLOW DOWN!
Come on, what the hell!?
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we're starting to look ragged
and playing at Tennessee’s tempo
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Needed that time out.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup, some of the guys look pretty winded
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Meeks needs a blow
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
by HozeKing on Jan 13, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick of these 2nd half let downs.
For once, could we please hold a comfortable lead? PLEASE!?!
I am irrational.
by BBallSophist on Jan 13, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It is, sort of, but I feel it. A 15+ point win would be nice.
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
irrational or emotional...lol
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vols...
don’t seem to be disciplined enough to take advantage of bad series by Cats.
by hoboat33 on Jan 13, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DAMN. I cannot type. And how DID Perry miss that 2 footer?
by blbskue on Jan 13, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agree
gotta fiinish those…no matter the score
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Patterson needs to get his touches
by MinnesotaCatFan on Jan 13, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nice miller
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
jodie
shoud start driving it in for FTs
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
funny
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Miller with 5 second half points
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Jan 13, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHY are we getting so dominated on the boards?
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
by NYCCats on Jan 13, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
fundamentals
thats all
" I believe in pipedreams"
by Magnoliacat on Jan 13, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we are not boxing out
too many 1-handed grabs too
by schizm42 on Jan 13, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great pass by porter
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Jan 13, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

by 
