Kentucky Wildcats @ South Carolina Gamecocks: Open Game Thread
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This is the official A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Kentucky Wildcats @ South Carolina Gamecocks basketball game this evening at the Colonial Center, Columbia, South Carolina February 25th @ 7:00 PM.
Particulars of this game are as follows:
- TV: Raycom
- Live stats
- Audio (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)
- Radio
- Yahoo! Video
- Live video
- Game preview
Here we are once again with a huge game on our hands. The Gamecocks and the Wildcats are tied atop the East, with Florida and Tennessee having fallen by the wayside. This is the battle for supremacy in the SEC East, and even though either Florida or Tennessee can still win, the winner of this game will have a big leg up on the field.
Kevin Galloway will not be available tonight due to a family issue, so Kentucky will not be as deep as they normally are. This could be a big factor if there are a lot of fouls called, and UK will need to guard the perimeter particularly well in this game. Devan Downey, Zam Fredrick & Co. are going to be playing in front of a packed house tonight, and this is a big moment for them. Kentucky is going to have to rise just as high as the Gamecocks to win this one.
Things Kentucky needs to do well to win:
- Rebound. Kentucky is a bigger team, and they have no excuses. Offensive rebounds have been hurting us a lot lately, and we can't afford to give them up tonight.
- Stay in front of Devan Downey. Keeping him out of the lane tonight is job 1.
- Stay in control. South Carolina is the kind of team that can make you waste possessions running up and down the floor and committing turnovers.
Things that will make it hard for Kentucky to win:
- Forgetting Patrick Patterson. Pat is healthy now. Get him the ball and let him do what he does.
- Failing to attack the basket. Kentucky cannot rely on jump shots against this team.
- Leave the perimeter unguarded. Fredrick, Downey and Archie will burn UK if that happens.
This is a huge game, and could be either a launching point for a deep run, or a stumbling block that could send UK to the NIT. UK needs this game very badly.
Go, Cats!
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Go Cats!
I broke out the wine for this one! ;)
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions
We have to do it without KG.....
….and that may hurt since he seems to be stepping up….but all indications are that PP is 100%….GO BIG BLUE!
Is it worth it?
Tru which would you rather have? 1 Deep run into the tourney (elite 8) and Patterson and Meeks go pro? or Not go to the tourney and PP and Jodie stay?
Gillispie
I just want you all to know that my two year old can recognize Billy Gillispie from a picture. I have the Billy obamaicon as my screen saver and every time I turn on my computer he says, “Mommy, is that Billy A-lespie?” He also says that he wants to play football for “A-tucky” some day. That’s my boy!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions
Mine too (but he's 3 now)!
He’s finally done calling him coach brooks now. It’s more like “gr-espie”
Me too!
I really dont see PP leaving because of the whole graduating in 3 years thing, but considering they both had serious injuries that required surgery I would not be so sure. plus Gillispie offering another scholorship out scares me! makes me think at least one of them is favoring leaving.
C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS
Here we go guys. Big time game for this program to prove we are still Kentucky. We need to play tough and play like we are fighting for first place. Miller will have a big game IMO and so will the CATS!!! UK by 9
the Vanderbilt game
was the most horrifying officiating i’ve ever seen.
Little early for the taunts
I hope it comes back and bites them big time!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Just survive the early emotion and hang around....
Both teams will setlle down
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Agree
Its always fired up like this at the start – especially in a game this big!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Harris. . .turnover. . .where's Miller. . .
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Not a good start
We need to get Harris out and I would even bring Liggins in right now for Porter.
GBB!!!
Meeks stripped again. Jeez.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Hmm, maybe SC will get that pesky 3 point shooting out of their system in the first half.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
UK has a weakness all season defending the 3 and giving up offensive rebounds....
Playing a zone will not help in those areas but it should help prevent drives into the lane and at least give the opponent something else to think about.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
practice schedule tomorrow......
box out drills, box out drills, box out drills, ball on floor drills, box out drills, box out drills, box out drills, suicides, free throws
live feed delay
geez, your comments are a minute ahead of the Yahoo live feed.
We are in danger of this game getting WAY out of control
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Patterson must feel lonely out there.
He is the only presence inside on both ends of the floor.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
i'm really missing...
Dave Odom right about now, though Meeks is getting hot hot hot
That was either a foul on UK or a walk on South Carolina. Either way, not a jump ball.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
When did USC become a shot blocking machine or have I been missing something?
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How are they getting so many blocks on us?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
That was a nick kickout. Too bad the charge was called. Miller was wide open.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Chance to be down 10, 11, or 12 (if they miss the free throw and get the O rebound).
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
god we are playing awful
This is one of the biggest games all season, and everybody (besides meeks) seems unfocused
WHY do we have so much trouble with these jokers? It's really frustrating.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
u probably know this but in college its all about the guards and theirs are alot better
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This is getting ugly
The players look frustrated and we’re about to get blown out. We gotta pick it up and play tougher and more intellegent.
GBB!!!
THAT was a bad call. Downey shot a damn fadeaway.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
unbelievable...
even pat looks outmatched right now
Yeah. He should be dominating the inside.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Patterson has been blocked 3 times.
This is a terrible showing. Just terrible.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
It was, but, eh, we're down 14. That play got them 1 point.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
WTF.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
This team is playing soft. Patterson has to dunk that.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Horn has definately scouted our team out alot better than we have scouted them.
His bigs are beating our bigs and his guards are beating ours, and I am fairly sure they are not altogether better than us.
This one might be over
I hate to say it, but it looks really bad.
No toughness, No defense and too many turnovers.
GBB!!!
Not yet, but its danger zone. Get it back to the 10 range at halftime, no big deal.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
i'll have...
a bit of what you’re having, eternal optimist ;)
We NEED a little run here. 8-2 or something.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
2008-2009 season is more of a roller coaster ride than The Beast at Kings Island
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It starts with the TO's for this team
Cant Gillispie get them to S…l…o…w…d…o…w…n…?
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
Where was the foul on Meeks????
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
what is wrong with this team? i have NEVER seen more inconsistency!
by WildYoungNCrazy on Feb 25, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions
THis is the most one sided officiating I have seen this year.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
the officiating was worse at vandy
we’re just sucking. we need a point guard
Not sure if it's worse than Vandy,
but it’s pretty bad. Lots of fouls on UK, none on SC.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
They have taken 10 more shots than us, and they're shooting almost 12% better percentage.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Patterson blocked again.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
8 steals and 6 blocks for South Carolina in the first half.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Patterson is making the same move every time. It's very predictable.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Cmon guys. A few more scores, a few more stops, we're back in this.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Mm. Nevermind. Beautiful. Just f*in great.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
UK has alot to think about at halftime....
there is really nothing they can be happy about…..and it continues to get worse
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13 to 6 in turnovers
CAn not really be helping either.
Did you watch the Louisville game last year?
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Kind of same type of game, unfournately.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Look, I'm sorry, we need to get it to Patterson,
but that’s ALL we’re trying to do. No one else is shooting. Do we not remember the balanced scoring from Tennessee and how that worked? Just forcing it over and over. These one sided game plans don’t work. Let our other guys try to do something offensively.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
whew Horn...
ya got a 16 point lead. no need to get all stabby
I thought they needed guards?
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
well
…it looks like we need a whole team, yes?
Downey just repeated the game winning shot from last game like 5 times in this half.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Good thing
I cant watch down here in Shitport LA, sounds like we are getting beat pretty bad
UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ FOB Kalsu, Iraq
by The White Mandingo on Feb 25, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions
Well, terrible, but we're not out of this. Hell, we ran out 16 on Tennessee and they cut it to 4. The game isn't over.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Cutting it to 4
Is the same thing as losing by 20
by JoshuaClaytor on Feb 25, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I agree. Just saying it's possible.
Hell, UNC blew a 16 point second half lead last week and lost to a far inferior team.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
OH yeah, we are down 18, not 16. Still. . .
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
How do you come back from an 18 point defecit?
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions
as much as I hate to answer your question this way...
our last 2 coaches have done it
I was worried about that....he was exulted to savior after the UT game and hasnt followed it up
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He hasn't touched it that much, and it's apparent that Gillispie's marching orders right now are to force it inside at all
costs. It looks like Jodie is the only player with clearance to shoot. That needs to change.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
i think LIGGINS had had to many minutes in this half. he isn't use to it and it's shown
by WildYoungNCrazy on Feb 25, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions
Porter ...
… is unable to keep the ball. He needs to pretty much see only spot duty the rest of the game. Downey owns him.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I have never seen anything like this.
I am in a state of shock. Just shock.
I really have no idea what has happened to my team. They have completely failed to respond to USC’s challenge.
Patterson getting rejected like 6 times on the block? That should be impossible. Impossible!
These officials have simply failed to call obvious fouls. Letting them play is one thing, but this is sick.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
It's like
they are not wearing Kentucky on their chest. :(
by JoshuaClaytor on Feb 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know..
what game these officials are watching, but it’s not the one I’m seeing. You telling me that Patterson got rejected CLEANLY all those times????!!
Mostly he did. But Meeks got fouled hard at least four times that were uncalled.
Patterson maybe three times.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I agree there.
Patterson needs to kick it out on some of these. They are collapsing at least 4 guys deep every time he touches it, and the perimieter is wide. Jodie and Miller could get very easy looks from 3.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
More talented team: UK or USC?
I think I’d have to go with the gamecocks. The upperclassmen, and well the underclassmen for the Cats too, have failed to step-up.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions
Talent ...
… has nothing whatever to do with this. This is a case of who is a man, and who is not.
Kentucky is not.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I think there is an obvious talent difference, but not entirely reflective of the score.
The Cats didn’t come to play the first half. Methinks there might be team chemistry problems or something. Rather shocking.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Kentucky ...
… is unquestionably more talented, but not by a lot. They are getting outplayed by a lot.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Apparently not.
He should have drawn 5 fouls. He could have drawn 20.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Doesn't explain the turnovers.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
What's to explain?
Kentucky has turned it over like this all season long. Nothing to see here. Move along. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Speed
Our players just aren’t used to playing at this speed.
We can't guard Downey.
Fine. Let him drive to the basket. Guard the other guys and hope the bigs block it.
See if he can beat us all by himself.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I don't know.....
They look lost. They pretty much have schooled us so far. Gonna take a miracle! I’m up for one……….
Gillsipie ...
… needs to challenge this team’s manhood, and let the chips fall where they may.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
USC is not a much better team or more talented than UK....
but we see the difference a top notch point guard can make for a team that may or may not be as talented. I hope and pray UK has one on the way. Vilarno will have to prove he can be that person.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Lets just hope the defense shows up in the second half...
and we get a 3 point barage from Meeks. That’s the only way we’re gonna get back in this thing.
Sorry but the refs ae NOT blowing this one....
for our Cats. We have not stepped up to the challenge from USC. We can not hold on to the ball, our offense looks terrible…absolutely no flow and the gamecocks can pretty much do whatever they want when they’ve got the ball.
Let’s face it, UK laying a king sized egg and have no one to blame but themselves!!!!!!!
The officials ...
… have been extraordinarily bad. I rarely complain about it, but this game they are obviously caught up in the crowd. Meeks has been mugged over and over and been to the line once. Patterson was fouled hard several times, no call.
I don’t know what game you’re watching, but in my world, we are getting hammered on the calls. We’d still be down, but not this much.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Example: the phantom call on Sloan.
What was that all about? Steed walked a mile, got a layup and one.
Many, many bad calls, mostly benefiting the Gamecocks. You expect a few, but this is not a few..
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I'm not saying they arn't missing some calls.....
but lets face it, GOOD teams find ways to overcome. Our guys simply havn’t shown the ability to do that. I hate to say it but this game could be the most evenly officiated game all year and we would still be down….way down.
Thet are just not playing with heart and it’s damn frustrating to watch!
by wldcatsfreak on Feb 25, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Miller has played 11 minutes and zero shots.
That may be the most amazing stat so far. He HAS to shoot.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
Manhood
how do you let these guys beat you in Rupp, AND then not show up for the next game?
haha.
well played, sir. (I presume)
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
If....
we lose by double digits, I disown UK.
Did that sound sincere? I hope not, but I’m about to die, seriously.
How long before one of the announcers...
mentions how important the first four minutes of the half will be for a potential UK comeback?
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
It feels almost like..
@ Vandy last year. Not quite as bad.
Edit that.
Feels EXACTLY like halftime of the Miami game this year. Except that I was painted up in the E-Zone pissed that I had wasted painting up on such a horrible game.
Stunned
I’m trying to think of something to add to the conversation but I’ve got nothing. I am speechless. I have no speech.
If you cant win the game win the fight.....
thats what my pappy always said….lol
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Only thing is we may come from a 8 point defecit and won by 10.
But I don’t think a true 18 point gap has been overcome.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
I hope the NCAA selection committee is not watching
A total embarrassment so far. I hope we can pick it up and at least make it competitive.
GBB!!!
thank goodness 6 of the 10 members arent basketball guys but rather AD's and such
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How about a positive thought.
I’m sure SC thinks this one is in the bag. It’s up to us to prove them wrong!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions
from what i can see, our OFFENSE isn’t that bad. the only trouble is patterson getting blocked on the inside. its our DEFENSE and our BALL HANDLING. porter needs to stop turning it over, patterson needs to start kicking it back out when he’s trapped in the middle, and meeks needs to get more open looks; hes hit perfect shots so far, we just need to implement that.
as for USC, they beat us before and theres no doubt they can beat us again; they might not be that good player wise, but they are playing like a solid team. which we aren’t doing.
and as for the NCAA tournament, we’ll make it. stop worrying.
I think BCG
said it best…………..he doesn’t know who will show up. Gosh, this is the strangest UK season in my short UK life. Hope Forty is enjoying this :)
Now who didn't see that coming?
Porter was pounding the ball out front inviting Downey to take it from him.
Did Galloway play in the first half?
I missed the start of the game
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions
Death in the family. Didn't travel.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Thanks.
Puts it in perspective.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Downey was gaurding PP and no one noticed it...thank u Meeks for making the 3
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Broke the record
for 3’s in a season. Never thought that he would break that one on an open 3. First one he’s seen in forever.
Hey what do ya know....
We have a guy with a number 23 on. He’s pretty good, might want to get it to him more
Yeah the really frustrating this is that Meeks is HOT tonight, and we're still getting hosed.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Or Hozed.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
SC physicality
they are testing the boundaries….learning what it takes to get called
The boundaries are awfully big tonight.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Steal. . . turn it over. DAMN.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
My thoughts exactly.
Although I followed it with more colorful language.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Its almost like....
they’ve found a way to ALWAYS make the wrong decision with the basketball….i can’t believe this.
by wldcatsfreak on Feb 25, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
I am convinced
this is all Forty’s fault. ;)O
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
honestly,
gillespie needs to go. didnt think it until this game, but we are being completely out-coached (and outplayed)
They have taken 41 shots. We've taken 26. They're shooting a better percentage.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
lets be honest...if we cant be even remotely consistent...
…how are we supposed to make ANY kind of run at tourney time???
Win or lose, we should ALWAYS be able to
run with a team like this.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
You just knew USC was gonna come out to play tonight...
UK simply has not answered in any way
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We just can't put anything sustained together. There's tons of time left, but we cannot maintain any intensity.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Good girl!
I know I’m not really supposed to comment any more, but that is EXACTLY what I need to here!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Blocked AGAIN. This is obscene.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
downey is embarrassing us
single handedly…they would be beating us with 4 guys
10 blocks for SC...who knew
This is what PP will be going against in the pros
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patterson needs to
a) dish it out
b) go in harder…he is stronger than the guys guarding him
He has to start kicking out. Has to. All he's doing is spin, go to the basket. They've figured that one out.
He usually makes more moves, and he’s not trying. The perimeter is WIDE open every time Patterson touches it. Kick the damn ball out, you’ve been swatted 8 times.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
how many total fouls do we have this game???
Maybe 7 total fouls this far into the second half. That’s a true “hustle” stat. We look like we have nails sticking our feet to the floor. We are just watching the ball fall on the floor, fall into the laps of the gamecocks. Not even going after the ball. I’ve seen NBA players hustle more than this. :)
Also, not only has Patterson been blocked 7 or 8 times,
he’s shooting 31%. UGLY.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I feel like
feels like I’m an LSU fan watching my Dale Brown team play Pitino’s cats
I also feel like an LSU fan...
I can’t wait for football practice this spring.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Patterson is a freaking weakling tonight. What is up.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
When talking about our worst performance of the season
There are just so many too choose from.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
We did home cook Tennessee after the Vandy embarassment.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
that doesnt bode well even if they make the tournament
single elimination doesn’t really cater to that style
I hope you're right
B/c Saturday is my birthday and I would love to see them kill LSU on my birthday.
Well ...
… at least the officials have gotten this half right.
One out of two ain’t bad, I guess.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
No matter what we think of some of the starters...
UK cant go to the bench and get much better. They will have to figure out how to compete consistently in all settings and all situations.
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IT's a blessing.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Doubt it. All we really can hope for now is to slim down the embarassment factor.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
With this kind of inconsistency....
…there is no way we make any kind of deep run…in any kind of tourney…SIGH
Has Stevenson seen the floor this half???
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
No words.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions
This is not the KENTCUKY team I have grown to love....
They are getting embarassed in every single way. Way to show up for one of the biggest games of the year.
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When can I wake up and realize it was a dream?
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, Coach, you made your point. Damn. Put in Meeks. WTF. Why is he sitting???
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
maybe the game is over at this point
avoid injury?
i wonder why pat is still in the game.
though given how hot jodie is tonight, this is the worst all year we’ve been at getting the ballto him (even in the 1st half)
Had we lost this game, but it was close, I wouldn't be that worried.
If we lose by 30-40 tonight, we need to win out and win the SEC T.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
If he can recruit at all
we need to hire Darrin Horn. They are prepared and pummeling us.
I know he wants the job.
For all the eternal optimists out there that says....
everything is fine and UK can win the rest of the games and get a good seed, just remember this game and that UK could just as easily lose the rest of the their games. Nothing is for sure with this team.
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Patterson looks like he's about to throw a punch. He needs to cool it and not do anything stupid.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
At this point, Harrelson couldn't do any worse. I agree, sit Patterson. And put freakin Jodie back in. At least he could make a few garbage 3s and pad his stats.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
This is disgusting
Patterson looks like me out there playing against those guys.. What the hell is going on here????
And why are we passing up wide open jumpers to drive the lane? Miller was WIDE open there.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Seriously
is this Gillispie’s fault?? I dont get it. The whole damn team is sucking.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions
I don't know.
It depends – if he keeps telling them to force it inside, it’s his fault. It we’re just making stupid on-court decisions, it’s not. I think it’s probably a LOT of both.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
This is just baffling.
We just keep forcing it inside, over and over and over. They have 14 damn blocks. STOP.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Yes. How is one of the best shot blocking teams in the nation (UK), so bad at getting blocked???
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
insulting
If you said SC was beating the sh** out of us, that would be an insult to what they are doing
Maybe I'm a masochist
but I’d like to play them again in the SEC Tourney. We COULDN’T stink this bad third time around.
Well I am off.
I look forward to picking this up in what is sure to be an intriguing (entertaining? intense?) post mortem.
"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Feb 25, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
Heh. I bet. Tru hasn't posted in quite a while. He's either getting STINKING drunk on 4 Roses SB, or he's getting a start on the
post-mortem.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I don't envy having to write this one. Not one bit.
At least the smackdown against Vandy last season wasn’t this late in the game. This is way too close to March to be doing this shit.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Can we at least break 65 points???
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
We've actually evened the # of shots taken (49 for UK to 53 for USC), and no turnovers in awhile,
but we cannot score.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
BG likes to play
mental games with his players. It looks the players know how to do it right back to him.
I guess now we just have to be satisfied with making the NCAA tourney....
that is sad for a UK program
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Well, if it makes anyone feel better,
Vandy and Arkansas are both getting spanked almost bad as us.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
WHERE IS MEEKS???? He's been on the bench for almost 10 minutes now.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Oh there he is. Remember, he can score.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I HATE IT
When schools break records against us.
USC has over tripled their block avg.
They beat Florida.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Hops
Patterson has strength, desire and smarts. He’s a great kid, but he doesn’t have major hops. That may be his downfall in the NBA.
For now, that is just one of our many problems, the greatest being the lack of a really good point guard.
This is ridiculous
The refs have just decided they like to see blocked shots and Patterson has been fouled 20 times at least. We still may not have won but this is terrible officiating.
Oh look, we remembered how to play basketball all of a sudden. Nice to remember that with
3 minutes left. Awesome.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
My boss is a SC fan.
I may have to quit my job tomorrow.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions
In my drunkeness
I actually just called him and asked him if I could have the day off. He said no and promised to me a gentleman. Damn…………..
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Does it even matter
if we beat LSU on Saturday??
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions
its just got me sooo down to think that...
…right now, no tourney run is an option…not the SEC, NIT, NCAA……nothing
Absolutely
Most of us said we would probably lose 2 of these last four games. And i think many of us thought it would be this game. There is alot of frustration right now because o f our terrible performance, but the LSU game is just as important as always.
Yes, of course it does.
Look, this loss does not kill our hopes. It hurts, but in my little book I didn’t give us much chance of winning this. I thought it would be close, so this blowout definitely blowsssss.
BUT, if we beat LSU, assume a GA win, and have a good shot at Florida, we could still finish at 3-0, and be 2nd (or even 1st in the East). A good run in the SEC T, and we’re in good shape.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Well, well I'll say 2nd in the east is possible
USC has at Vandy, Tennessee, and at Georgia to finish. They would have to absolutely collapse to give up the SEC East.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
SevenRings' Posr Mortem
Congratulations USC. UK stunk it up royally and USC played the best game of the season. Period. The End.
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Miller
So I bought a Miller jersey yesterday. It’s nice to christen it with an L.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
Where
Did you find a Miller Jersey at?
I hate shopping for UK jersey’s it’s like Nike has no idea that some fans are fat.
by JoshuaClaytor on Feb 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
BG
BCG cant motivate, This is sucks . If we cant get up for a game like this then he doesnt need to be our coach, He is not an xo guy .
in an effort to keep it family friendly...
by blue kentucky girl on Feb 25, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions
I should
probably not post right now. Holy &%$#!!! I literally cannot believe this. Well, guys, I’m out…in an effort to find a bright side, the sun will still rise tomorrow…won’t it?
by blue kentucky girl on Feb 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
USC played like a TEAM. we didnt. thats all it was. player wise, we are better. but we didnt play like a team, and because of that we lost. i applaud USC, they played a great game. they blocked and stole, they pushed all the buttons of the game. the officials made some crappy calls, but this was not the officials fault.
and sgray62, that was COMPLETELY uncalled for.
sgray62, make another comment like that.
Please.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Ug. Ug. Ug. Oh ug.
G’night BBN. Tru, we won’ t hate you if you forgo the Post-Mortem. Just give us a nice Morning News with something positive. Heh.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
We do tend to let teams do things they don't normally do.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I almost feel bad for Forty, but, eh, not so much.
He lives in Chicago, right? He’s probably in Carolina on vacation or something.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Maybe becuase it just happen but I have never seen UK get thoroughly embarassed like they just did....
all those blocks and turnovers are extremely embarassing and shows a level of ineptitude.
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Come on now
The NIT is still fun!
Actually, as long as we make the NCAA I am fine, but there is still plenty of good basketball being played in the other two post season tournaments.
by JoshuaClaytor on Feb 25, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah really!
Wouldn’t blame you at all. I still will never understand why Jodie sat on the bench for most of the 2nd half. No one will every be able to explain that to me. Bad game all around but when your top scorer is scoring you don’t sit him down. Makes absolutely no sense.
Stuff Happens
We rebounded (no pun intended) after the pasting at Vandy last year. Let’s forget this and focus on the next game.
who is weak?
A team and coach who happened to be beaten by some amazing basketball performance, or some cry baby fans who gave up on the team when there is still hope.
I am going to the Georgia game to witness the W we need for the big dance.
I really can not believe this happened.
Call me crazy, but I still do not feel like we are out of the NCAA. When is the team coming back? Tomorrow?
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Hoze
you were falling in love last night – come and make me feel better. PLEASE?
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Okay....look
This was a horrible game, no doubt. However, UK still has control on where they are going after the regular season. The conference is not that strong and they can win two games there, they win against GA, and they have a big game at Florida…and Florida is not that good.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
meaning two games in the SEC tourney
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
I knew you would come through for me.
Tell me more. Tell me more! I need you, Hoze!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
They do get LSU at Rupp, right?
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
Hoze
ah, this is a good role for Hoze after UK gets humiliated….. :)
I needed someone after that UConn game...especially driving by myself back home for two hours.
'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'
Yes
and probably dogging on our unproven coach the whole time.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Just looking at the ENTIRE picture here......
..benn one helluva a rollercoaster season. UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
please keep your hands and feet inside the ride and secure all loose items
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Tenken
I know I am a bit under the influence, but I want you to know that I totally appreciate your dedication during this game. I’m sorry that we have bumped heads lately. I just love this team and this COACH so damn much. This is SO hard for me. You have no idea. I do commend you on your attitude throughout this game – especially since you were in the dark for most of it. You go, girl!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions
awwwwww.....
I love it! We gotta stick together girls! We’re gonna be hearing it from all the non-UK fans like crazy now, we need some fan unity!! I love you guys!!
Clearly, I’m intoxicated right now too : ) Who can blame me?
by blue kentucky girl on Feb 25, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly
I am completely wasted. I just can not and will not pin this on Gillispie. I love my "girls"on this site! I know Tenken and I have had problems, but she sure as hell showed some fandom tonight and that I will give her credit for. Just tell me, blue kentucky girl, how to make this hurt go away.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
NCAA
We can TOTALLY still get in this game. We could still win the SEC tourney. You never know which team will show up. PLEASE dont fire Billy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Help me kykat!
You KNOW I am a FAN, but DAMN this hurt. This hurt badly!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I know you are Tink!
Yes this loss hurts in a super way, but we all saw how the teams were playing.
Our guys did just not play to their potential and we know that.
Have a nice day at work tomorrow. Hugs!
Damn you Forty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kidding – sort of.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions
Blinkers Off
Its time for KY. fans to realize as I have, College basketball is not what it was 30 years ago.To many good teams The playing field has been leveled and we are at war trying to land the best recruits, We dont win all the time.We have to understand, it sucks but it is the truth
Step back from the ledge.
This was likely a loss anyway. We would have had to play better than we have all year to win this one in this environment with what is still a young team. They sold their place out and were ready. Congrats to them. Plus it’s just not a good matchup for us right now.
Now we regroup. We did it last year after Vandy. We’ll do it again this year. It starts with us actually getting up for LSU and playing like we can.
Oh yeah, I hate officials too. Pat’s gotta be bruised.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
roller coaster
yep, it’s not just us:
Sat Jan 24 Duke vs Maryland W, 85-44
Wed Feb 4 Duke vs Clemson L, 74-47
Smart Basketball
What was strange about this game was that South Carolina players always seemed to have open shots while our guys were taking contested shots. Our players need to get smarter and get more uncontested shots.
We didn't get a lot of good looks today
Everything was contested. Props to USC. They brought their A game. We didn’t.
GBB!!!
It felt like "made an example"
It felt like “clinic”
NCAA
I can not even bear to think about not going to the Dance.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions
Need at least 2 of the next 3
And probably one more in the tourney to feel safe.
C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!
I agree
I think the LSU game is a toss up. The Georgia game is a likely W and the Florida game is a likely L. We have an opportunity to win 2 of 3 if we play well, but I don’t see us winning all 3 games.
IF we lose to LSU and FL then we would probably have to get to the Championship game of the SEC Tourney to be safe.
GBB!!!
The Cats had 11 assists tonight
7 for Liggins and 4 for Miller = 11 assists
Porter had 5 turnovers in 11 minutes.
Meeks and Harris had 6 turnovers combined.
Perry Stevenson only had 1 rebound.
Liggins was 0-6 from the field.
GBB!!!
BCG on PP
most courageous performance…esp when nobody else is trying to do anything to help him.
Coach G
Got out coached again. Cats we not ready for South Carolina but USC was sure ready for the Cats.
Football
I now live in Birmingham … NO, it never stops. LOL
Recruiting
Well it looks like he has done a good job of recruiting this year. I think he gets 2 more years to see what he can do with good recruits.
I swear on my life
if Kentucky lets Billy go after this year I will NEVER wear blue and white again!
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions
No chance he's gone.
Billy’s not going anywhere, for any number of reasons. Besides, it could be worse.
Poor Pelphrey is having a helluva a bad year. He must have killed a black cat under a ladder with a mirror on Feb 13th (yes, it was a Friday). Even so, the fanbase and state are still firmly behind him. Obviously, there is some grumblings but they’re very muted.
I wish the UK fan base would also have the patience required. As stated above, the playing field is getting level all through the college ranks – all the more reason to be patient.
I’m still behind Billy and will continue to give him rope for two more years. We will lose more games but hopefully losing like this won’t be repeated.
Thank you
That is SO what I needed to hear. I swear – I cant help but feel that Billy is our guy.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Feb 25, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
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