Kentucky Wildcats (2) at Auburn Tigers: Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Jan 11, 2012 7:45 PM EST
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Welcome to the official open game thread for the Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers basketball game tonight in Auburn, Alabama. Game particulars are as follows:
| Kentucky @ Auburn |
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| Kentucky at Auburn Weds., Jan. 11 - 8:00 p.m. ET Auburn, Ala. Game Notes: UK  | AU |
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| TV: SEC Network Radio: UK IMG  Live Video via ESPN3 Live Audio Text Updates |
The Tigers are coming off two sound defeats at the hands of quality SEC foes at Vanderbilt and Florida, and hopes they can do better versus Kentucky in the comfy confines of their own gym. Tony Barbee's squad is currently placed at #210 by Ken Pomeroy's ranking system, and the Wildcats check in at #4.
What I hope to see from Kentucky tonight:
- Suffocating defense;
- Precise offense with few turnovers, especially from Marquis Teague;
- Attacking Auburn off the bounce as often as possible;
- Terrence Jones continue his recovery from ... whatever;
- More aggression out of Darius Miller.
Auburn is a team that will play better at home than on the road, but even at home, they haven't been very good despite their 10-5 record. That is build mostly on teams ranked greater than 250 on Kenpom's site, and even though that may provide some confidence for this young team, they have not faced a team as big, strong, and talented as Kentucky so far.
Be sure to visit Track 'em Tigers for the Auburn take.
Go, 'Cats.
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Pre game show ... Calipari looking for ...
Better rebounding from Darius and Lamb …
Wants to give Beckham some time at the point -
I'm glad to see Beckham getting some time there.
I think people will be surprised.
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Here's hoping we came to play
and Auburn doesn’t go Providence all over us. :)
Making waves in a sea of blue.
Would you mind sharing the justin tv link?
since ESPN3 feed is awol?
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ESPN3 Down So Far
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Yeah, they have it listed on upcoming, ESPN3
but it’s not showing on “Live.”
Maybe someone will notice soon.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
you have saved my night :- )
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Wouldn't have thought it would be him to keep it alive, but hey, I'll take it! :-)
If your wings don't sweep....
Auburn playing hard, but having trouble with UK's size.
But they do have two offensive rebounds so far.
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Not Me
Stops at Stephen F. Austin
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Or remembered the memo they distributed before the game
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Kentucky has got to get tougher.
They are playing soft on offense, and not getting people into the soft spots of the zone. I don’t think they are recognizing when Auburn goes zone.
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and NEVER getting d foul calls either
he gets screwed all around
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
No ESPN3, Justin Unwatchable
Post scores periodically, por favor.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Would like to see some more getting out and running
we need some easy offense to get us started
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Gotcha! LOL
Sorry, touch typist, can watch and type at the same time… However, if I have to talk, I fall off the couch! :-)
If your wings don't sweep....
5 Auburn fans jumping around
Aww, it’s kinda cute when they try and be basketball fans.
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You knew thta was gonna be an offensive foul
1) it was MKG
2) the kid jumped off his feet backwards to sell it
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Well, Calipari did say that we were every team's super bowl.
Sounds about right.
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Do we have any other play
besides that stupid inbounds to TJ everytime in the corner on the baseline?
Located in Miami, Florida
by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:32 PM EST reply actions
Nope, that's our only inbounds play
I guess that lets us focus more time to other kinds of plays instead :P
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
What kills me
is no one even cuts to the basket for a shoot
Located in Miami, Florida
by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Good box-outs, no doubt... We can't keep relying on talent to get the board, gotta get position.
And honestly, we take some shots sometimes when we don’t have anyone in position to get the rebound??
If your wings don't sweep....
I don't think that's what's going on tonight
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Honestly, I'm surprised
of all the folks I expected to be “off” for an away conference game, i though Teague would be the guy. He seems to be the steadying force right now. That is a good sign.
If we play like this on the road everytime
Florida and Vandy will pound us
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:35 PM EST reply actions
If I see that 1 dribble then pass crap one more time Im going to scream
If you dribble before you pass against the zone you wont beat it!
Considering Score
It’s just as well I can’t watch.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
You can tell we haven't done much practice against a zone
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
The way opponents turn into actors at their houses makes me so unhappy for the sport
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
AU student section is loud
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:37 PM EST reply actions
GOALTEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Also, that would surely have been a charge on the other end of the floor
Darius was there
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Don't think so... He was moving and you'll never get that call on the road!
If your wings don't sweep....
I had my back to the TV
and I could even see it was goaltending
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:40 PM EST reply actions
got zone?
when 18 of your opponents 23 points are in the paint it might be time to show a little flexibility. Lets see if they can shoot a jump shot.
SO they're not going to overturn that??
that’s incompetence
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
That was BS
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:42 PM EST reply actions
Man, we are rattled and just doing dumb things
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Even Leach
is frustrated…..still in Texas on the radio. Sounds like they need to come out more focused in the second half.
Our half-court defense has got to get some consecutive stops.
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yeah, can't let them shoot 60% while we struggle mightily with their zone on the other end
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
We should practice against the 2-3 everyday
Its obvious almost every team is going to run that set against
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:45 PM EST reply actions
If you don't teach the 2-3 (as Calipari doesn't)
Can you get the scout team to simulate it effectively?
I knew Lamb would miss the front end
we’re just playing that way
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Box out Wiltjer
jeez, you gotta do something if you’re not scoring
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
And then missed a 15 footer... Not shooting the ball well tonight, at all!
If your wings don't sweep....
he's been open for all his looks too
all short
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Really? Mary had a little lamb?
Dear Auburn: you need to go to heckling school. That. Was. Lame.
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LOL
yea that was pretty lame
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Lack of practice is no excuse. :-)
This is the SEC. Take some pride in your obnoxious, for pity’s sake! ;-)
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I'm referring to the Auburn fans there, not your iPhone skillz ;-)
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Kyle Wiltjer did a really good job there on defense.
He forced that steal. Now, if he can only make an open jumper.
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How are we getting outrebounded?
someone please tell me?
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:49 PM EST reply actions
We have to play inside more
ignoring our strongest aspect because of the zone
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
and got pushed in the back!
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by The White Mandingo on Jan 11, 2012 8:50 PM EST reply actions
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.
by blbskue on Jan 11, 2012 8:50 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
We let them have their little fun
now time for real
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Hopefully Watch The Replay Tomorrow
Rebound stats typical road performance, lack of focus vs a fired up home team. I’ll check score off and on, chao.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Credit where it's due
Auburn is playing very good defense, and we are not adjusting to it all. Where it’s not due: the refs are as expected.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
I hope this team will learn early about playing on the road in the SEC and taking teams lightly ... last years team took a pounding
by ukcris on Jan 11, 2012 8:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This is the best introduction they can get
Auburn isn’t exactly an intimidating place to go – it’s like if Auburn football opened on the road against UK. Nice way to break in.
Kudos for braving TB Arena
*shudders I hate that place. Bad memories
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