Arkansas Razorbacks at Kentucky Wildcats (2): Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Jan 17, 2012 8:50 PM EST
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PrintArkansas Razorbacks at Kentucky Wildcats, Jan 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to the A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kentucky Wildcats game tonight in Rupp Arena. Game particulars as follows, courtesy of UKAthletics.com:
| Arkansas @ Kentucky |
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| Kentucky vs. Arkansas Tues., Jan. 17 - 9:00 p.m. ET Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena Game Notes: UK  | UA |
| Coverage |
| TV: ESPN Radio: UK IMG  Live Video via ESPN3 Live Audio Text Updates |
First things: For those of you who missed the ESPN3 link above, here it is again. No excuses. Second, for the Razorback perspective on things, be sure to visit the SB Nation Razorbacks blog, Arkansas Expats.
The Razorbacks are coming off a big win versus the LSU Tigers, and I know they are hungry for another. For the Wildcats, they have not tasted defeat in over a month in Bloomington versus the Indiana Hoosiers.
What Kentucky must do to win:
- Handle the Arkansas defensive pressure. This will be the most intense defensive pressure they have seen.
- Control the tempo. It's never wise to let a team like Arkansas dictate the tempo. Arkansas is somewhat pace-sensitive against better teams, and if UK can keep it under 70 possessions, it increases their chances of winning.
- Attack inside wherever possible. Kentucky has a size and quickness advantage inside.
- Guard the three. Arkansas doesn't exactly rain threes on opponents, but they can and sometimes do.
- Get offensive rebounds. Arkansas is not a good defensive rebounding team, and UK needs to exploit that weakness.
This looks like another challenge that UK should be able to meet, but only if they bring their A game and not take this young team for granted. The Hogs will attack UK like they talked bad about their collective mamas, and the 'Cats must respond.
Beyond that, Kentucky has been executing inconsistently on offense. I sure would like to see that change.
Go, 'Cats!
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Finally,
a game on TV and I’m available to watch it!
Folks here in Arkansas aren’t expecting a win and are still talking football. Let’s not give them a reason to talk basketball, Anderson will likely have their program back on its feet soon enough.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Hey 'boat, how goes it??
Heckuva ending to the early game… Bit of an upset, wouldn’t ya say??
If your wings don't sweep....
Hey Eagle, s'up?
I was just afraid of overtime. Seems like prior games always run into the start of our games. ;-)
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
I wouldn't call it an upset
Michigan is pretty good, had the game at home and it’s a rivalry game.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
??? IDK, anytime an unranked team beats a ranked one, it's a bit of an upset, right??
If your wings don't sweep....
Michigan is ranked though
19th in the coaches poll, right?
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Yeah, MSU shot 5 free throws in the whole game
so the “upset” most likely had some outside help
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Exciting game between Michigan State and Michigan
I’ll be okay if UK-Arkansas is not as exciting.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
A few years ago, I would have been worrying about my hams as warm as it has been.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
mmmm...bacon
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Heard that last game
The rest of the sec must really be bad at fts. :)
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Jan 17, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
That's what I thought too!
what happened to shooting FTs!?
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Again ... I still wish so many college players didn't have several expensive tattoos.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
They're not expensive
(If you go to Ohio State).
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Overtime at LSU
a miracle went in for Auburn
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
awesome...
jimmy dykes again… hmm, does arkansas have a player with size 20 shoes? if they do, expect to hear about it 10-12 times.
Read KSR???
I surfed over there today and they had a pic of Stokes stretching… Dig at Jimmy! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
I saw him
He was standing to the side because he did not know how to stretch
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Jan 17, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
This is why I like bball....
You get two games a week…not just on saturday!!!!
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Jan 17, 2012 9:04 PM EST reply actions
MKG bad pass
not zackly how we wanted to start
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Arkansas plays defense!
they look tight on that end
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
There's Miller
good aggressiveness, and good start!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Awfully early, but I'd love a big night from Miller
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
yeah it prolly was
but they don’t make that call this year
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Ugh, of all people to emulate
why not just go for Jack the Ripper or Osama and be done with it.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
by hoboat33 on Jan 17, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Um, what on earth is #31 from Arkansas wearing on his head?
That CANNOT be his hair?
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Does he have TWO headbands on?
It’s just…..wow.
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for all the things he does well
He’s the primary culprit when it comes to charges
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Bad pass from Lamb
trying to do just a little too much so far
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Greetings Everyone!
Nice start so far. Looking for a good game…
American by birth, Kentuckian by the grace of God.
Still looking for the
“violent” back door cut.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Miller looks like he's determined tonight.
Now if I can just figure out how to synch the radio feed to the game on TV. ESPN’s announcers are killin’ me…
American by birth, Kentuckian by the grace of God.
Ticky tack foul?
Hope the refs don’t take the game over.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Awww that woulda been the first Miller-to-Lamb oop ever
woulda been awesome
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
how is that not a kicked ball?
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Team looking
more aggressive and working together from the outset. Maybe they’re finally getting to know each others tendencies.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
A nice relaxing win is just what I needed this time!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
"clip that hip"
heard that about 6 times last time too
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Wow
an actual blocking call!
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
wait, what?
what just happened?
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Dunno
it’s the one thing Dykes won’t talk about
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Then it needs to happen more often.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
by hoboat33 on Jan 17, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Double foul??
Tony Greene just had to make sure we got one too. Thx Tony.
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 17, 2012 9:23 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Can't say too much there... Deflection on the other end and an O-rebound... 2 out of 3 ain't bad! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
um, that was not a jump ball
Not no way not no how.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
How was it not UK ball off the tie-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.
by blbskue on Jan 17, 2012 9:24 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
arrow changed on the double foul
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
MILLER!!!!!
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
I'm so excited I can't spell poor Darius's name!
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Darius!!
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 17, 2012 9:24 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Miller is a man possessed tonight.
If he’d only play that way all the time.
American by birth, Kentuckian by the grace of God.
Miller looks great.
Wish we could get used to this.
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This is the Miller that will always be in my memories!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
a very underrated part of his game
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Welcome back, SEC tourney MVP Miller!
We missed you!
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That was a cheap foul
wish refs could stay out of it, but I guess execs were screaming for the TV timeout already
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
If Marquis Teague had a left hand ...
… he’d really be dangerous. But his right-handedness is really hurting him on the dribble drive.
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Jones Shot
Never gets above shoulder high. No wonder so many are blocked.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
That one was high
but help defense just had to go vertical and swat it
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
No
Just off his left ear.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Only a man supremely confident in his sexuality could pull off that hair.
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Oh my... My Momma used to use that stuff...
Remember that blue can! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
Offense not working as smooth without Teague
also, we stopped rebounding it seems
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
not on the defensive end
And that’s the side that matters most
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
coming up "Shannon with Calipari"
Are we back to these idiotic in-game interviews?
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
The one thing he was good for
funny interviews. The one thing
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
didn't Krzyzewski go off about it last year?
I’ll grudgingly give him credit for that
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Man.
Love the defense. It is just stellar. And the defensive rebounding is very decent, as well.
Kentucky needs to be patient on offense, and move more.
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Teague, for all his flaws
runs the team much better than lamb, especially when lamb is struggling with his shot.
Beginning To Hate DDMO
Too much standing and watching.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
If they would do the "motion" part of it, it would be alot different...
All we see is dribble, drive…
If your wings don't sweep....
But really, not much scouting required for opponents, is there?
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Davis is tied for all-time UK lead in blocks now
amazing
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
score update
can some1 give me a score update, I have no access to game.. sorry to keep asking.. :)
by BleedsBlue_N_TN on Jan 17, 2012 9:38 PM EST reply actions
24-10
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on Jan 17, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
If UK were making open shots ...
… this would be a laugher.
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ugh
Kyle is not good with those entry passes to the post
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
no, not so far at least
he needs to shore that up
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He's a whole different person from the beginning of the year
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
26-10
6:13 to go
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Twany!
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Twany time!
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 17, 2012 9:41 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
there's the record!
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
28-12
4:43 to go
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
The pick and pop action is really sweet tonight.
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nice move by Jones there
terrific shot
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
now the question is
How far out of reach can he put it? Another 83 blocks from this point forward?
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
I believe Robinson, don't know the number.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
ukcris has a fanpost up about that
Look on the right side and it should be there somewhere
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Gets him in trouble a lot though.
You can see his mind set that he’s taking it to the rim, come hell or high water.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
30-12
3:33 to play
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
50%
11-22
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
11 for 22 (50%)
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 17, 2012 9:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
explanation on double foul
Per Tom Leach: Two refs had different calls at the exact same time, so they ruled it a double.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Lamb for 3!!
33-13 3:11 to go
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
there we go Lamb!
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 17, 2012 9:47 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I didn't see a foul there
tough break for Miller
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He can shoot, but his D has always been suspect.
Sometimes it seems like he’s improving, others, not so much…
If your wings don't sweep....
I think probably Jones
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
transition defense a bit lacking there
Jones stayed with him but no one else tried to get back. Ugh.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
35-21
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Jones is going to injure something else playing like that...
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Arkansas with 1 offensive rebound out of 20 possible
5% OffRB%
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Yeah, we OWNED the glass
Teague already has a career high I bet
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
37-21 at halftime
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
big block by AD!
dude blocks more 3’s than anyone I’ve ever seen
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
The dude blocks shots all over the court
there are no safe areas and ge move across the lane so fast switching defense that the offense is often caught by surprise finding AD guarding them.
he does in the DSS!
;-)
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
He does, just not in the box score
every sports writer talks about how he changes the game just by his presence
AD is just awesome
how can you not love him! The opposition just gets demoralized, straight up demoralized cuz you can’t shoot on him. Period.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Thanks not new to sight just to commenting
by Ukblockparty on Jan 17, 2012 10:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
Thanks for the score update… sucks having night classes and missing the games…
by BleedsBlue_N_TN on Jan 17, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions
happy to help
good luck on those classes!
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Another double-double coming up for AD
ho-hum
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
He is very important for us to get #8
along with smooth.
Not tonight, it's true
nice to see, also seems more confident and focused tonight. Maybe he’s a night owl!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Let's wait until he has a good game
against a good opponent they see how he acts. Hopefully, he has toned it down for good.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
And just a random thought, prayers for KYGirlNM...
She’s on a plane headed east, a long way east!!
If your wings don't sweep....
Great reminder!
Thoughts and hearts are with her!
Proud member of the Big Blue Nation - Let's Go Cats!!!
Random question?
Who would you all chose for COY at this point?
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Coach of the year.
Although I like the idea of Cat of the Year…..
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That was dumb of me!
I don’t see much bball awards
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
off the top of my head
John Thompson III would be on the list, Tom Izzo maybe, Steve Prohm
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
I'd also add
Scott Drew and Frank Haith to consideration
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Would Cuonzo show up on your list somewhere?
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
yeah
He’d be another good choice.
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
I got Prohm in the inital list
So obviously I at least know who the Murray St. coach is ;-)
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Noticing no one said Crean
Think that horse left town after the OSU game…..
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Will we have 6 In double figures again?
by Ukblockparty on Jan 17, 2012 10:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Teague hasn't scored much
but Wiltjer is picking up his slack…so maybe!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
that would be pretty cool
Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith
Second half game thread up.
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2012/1/17/2715106/arkansas-at-kentucky-second-half-open-game-thread
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