Mississippi Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats (1): Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Feb 18, 2012 3:50 PM EST
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PrintMississippi Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats, Feb 18, 2012 4:00 PM EST
Welcome to the A Sea of Blue open game thread for the Mississippi Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats basketball game today in Rupp Arena. Game particulars as follows, courtesy of UKAthletics.com:
| Mississippi @ Kentucky |
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| Kentucky vs. Ole Miss Sat., Feb. 18 - 4:00 p.m. ET Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Game Notes: UK  | UM |
| Coverage |
| TV: SEC Network Radio: UK IMG  Live Video via WatchESPN Live Audio Text Updates |
The Rebels come into today's game after experiencing their low point of the season, a 102-76 thrashing by the Vanderbilt Commodores in Oxford that precipitated the throwing on the floor of objects by fans and a fight between some Ole Miss players in the corridor to the locker room. It will be interesting to see how this experienced team reacts to that distraction, along with 25,000 additional distractions today in Rupp Arena.
What Kentucky must do to win:
- Get defensive rebounds. There has been much discussion lately on why UK isn't a good defensive rebounding team, but the bottom line is, they must keep Ole Miss off the offensive glass.
- Continued good play by Marquis Teague. When Teague makes the easy play and takes care of the ball, it's almost impossible to beat Kentucky.
- Scoring from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. MKG has been off his game lately on offense, and today, he has the kind of mismatch that should allow him to change that.
- Keep the intensity high. UK has been playing the game the right way lately, and they must continue to do that to keep this winning streak alive.
- Turn defense into offense. Ole Miss is a very generous team with the basketball, and Kentucky should get out on the break early and often if they continue that trend.
This game has a lot of moving parts caused by things swirling around the Rebels, while Kentucky's season has gone maybe too smoothly. The Wildcats must be ready, or this Ole Miss team can deliver a big bump in their nice, smooth highway.
Go, 'Cats!
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Hi everyone..
…hope all is well.
by JohnPike on Feb 18, 2012 3:55 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Not much...
…oh yeah.. !!!Go Big Blue!!!
by JohnPike on Feb 18, 2012 3:58 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I just want to know: if the Rebs play like they did on Thursday, will the bench finally get some minutes?
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While I'm thinking of it jords, Kohls need more royal blue clothes. '-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Brights are supposed to be a trend this spring, you may get your wish ;-)
So is shine. (I paid attention at our fashion preview last week in Orlando.)
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I am just not convinced it's worth the risk to ply our starters when the game is more or less decided
YMMV
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I get the more experience part,
But the bench might need more experience too.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Understand your logic, but they can get hurt in practice too...
That’s where Ms Lady Luck rears her head.
If your wings don't sweep....
Not yet! LOL
Partial install, didn’t know I’d have to take the stinkin’ thing apart to put in an icemaker!! What the crap…
If your wings don't sweep....
Will Miss Second Half
Build a big lead.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
If it has to do with drinks with umbrellas, don't tell us about it! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
I'm at work today, booooo
I’m goofing off a LOT today though, so I bet I can still catch a bunch of the action ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Feb 18, 2012 3:58 PM EST reply actions
Ha!
Dog and gringo vet.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Go Big Blue!
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Feb 18, 2012 4:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Going to be a lot of free throws today.
by JohnPike on Feb 18, 2012 4:08 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I want AD to hit a three.....today!
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Feb 18, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
"embarrassing loss" doesn't begin to describe the Ole Miss-Vandy game on Thursday
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No worries when Doron is at the line.
Not really when anyone is at the line, now that I think of it.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
So scared of the block they cant even dunk in an open lane!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
There's the ill-advised shot, now a charge will complete the checklist for MKG
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Anyone have a stream by chance
NoB’s is down and no espn3 in my area thanks dmerit @ gmx.com
dang every other game folks gave me a stream
Oh well
by OvaDwayneBowe on Feb 18, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Hya folks.
Looking good out of the gate!
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Hey, Guys (and Dolls!)
Not a bad start, eh?
Two things don't last: dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.
by oldcat'69 on Feb 18, 2012 4:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hey, Guys (and Dolls!)
Not a bad start, eh?
Two things don't last: dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.
by oldcat'69 on Feb 18, 2012 4:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Freakin' ipad
Two things don't last: dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.
by oldcat'69 on Feb 18, 2012 4:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe a mercy call by the refs
kinda weird being only like 3 minutes into the game!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Wearing black long sleeve next to a kid with a whie UK polo
Nerlens has a blue bracelet on hehe
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by kentuckyrules on Feb 18, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I had one to share, this ESPN3 feed isn't great quality
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I used to have a synced ESPN account that would allow remote access to espn3
even if your provider doesnt carry espn3…. but i forgot the password/username
by floundringaround on Feb 18, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
Here in the DC area it is on Channel 50 an independent
That almost never happens around here. Sure beats the ESPN3 underwater effect.
I believe all 4 Ole Miss fans are sitting behind the bench
Andy Kennedy’s job security may be slipping into the negative zone
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I've spent the day catching parts of several games.
In particular, looking at many of the “dark horses” for this year – Wichita State, Arizona, Washington, Marquette, Temple and Drexel. When you find the offensive strength of most of them it runs right into Anthony Davis – Cowabunga, dude.
Now I don’t even think we can get surprised by an unknown. We have a scary good team; Cuse and NC still the only viable competition if we play anywhere near what were are capable of playing.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
The B1G kool aid must be working, because I am genuinely impressed by OSU and MSU. Not at UK's level of potential, but very solid teams.
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Sullinger doesn't want to face UK again. ;-)
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Who would when 50% of your shots will beeeeee blocked? '-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Jorts!
That look on Sullingers face looking at the ref after Jorts beaned him will live in my memory for a long time.
He took one in the gut this week, too.
He jumped to block an inbounds pass the the Minnesota player slammed it right into his stomached. You could hear the “oomph” on the telecast. Had to laugh.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
No doubt he's still sporting that Spalding tattoo on his chest
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The app..
..cant keep up with the game thread. Or at least at the moment.
by JohnPike on Feb 18, 2012 4:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Bad sequence there.
Henry is hot. We have to stop him before he gets them going.
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I guess MKG has been on him
He is too quick for Jones and too big for MKG hmmmmm sounds like a job for Super Miller
by OvaDwayneBowe on Feb 18, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Too Many Outside Shots
Too quick.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Yeah we've been good when the ball goes to the paint quick, but settling for jumpers if it's not there immediately...
If your wings don't sweep....
Does any
body know if the game is being live streamed anywhere…???
by BleedsBlue_N_TN on Feb 18, 2012 4:20 PM EST reply actions
If we did, we couldn't point you there.
I thought everybody knew this. :-(
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
We could be shut down.
Legal. No blog. We don’t want that.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Me too - thought for sure they'd call offensive foul.
by bluegrassgal on Feb 18, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Miller man move
good movement and decisions on that possession
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Glenn said in his interview that the one thing that could cause a UK loss
is Davis in foul trouble….so we will see how they adapt
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Tooo many long shots
PENETRATE…….thats what she said
yeah, settle down on offense
and start playing defense
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
If by "interesting" you mean "super frustrating"
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Wait until that grandchild has a child and tell me how you feel. '-)
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Surely you arent' trying to say you have a great-grandchild....
by bluegrassgal on Feb 18, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
No, but my oldest grandson will be a teenager in a month. '-(
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
I have been shocked when people become grandparents and then that child has a child
Talk about feeling old.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
It looks like the kids are missing their eraser's presence
I want to see how well they respond. We need to do well here, if we continue to look this weak without AD, every coach in the world will start 5 “enforcers” trying to get AD to pick up a few.
We need Miller to assert some control and put this team on his back right now.
I really think this team can shred a zone
They have everything you need to tear up a zone def but…..they have not seen a decent one so they seem out of sorts
Wiltjer with the momentum shifter
not who I woulda guessed, but this game is breaking all the rules
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Maybe we're just messing with their heads a bit?
Lulling the Rebs into a false sense of security and/or competence?
Proud member of the Big Blue Nation - Let's Go Cats!!!
MKG shoot is looking bad
it was way smoother earlier in the year
Reading Headlines Again
Cats victims of media love.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Is this the Tony Greene crew?
Two things don't last: dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.
by oldcat'69 on Feb 18, 2012 4:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wiltjer is the only one doing anything right now
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Wilt working on career high today.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Didn't realize it was that high.
Well, if AD comes out early 2nd half and picks up his third, Wilt will have a chance at this rate.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
This is hideous
worst we’ve played all year?
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
What was worse?
keep in mind this was said at about the 12 minute mark…
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Time to get a passing grade and never take it again then.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
That dunk by Miller was just ferocious
he’s got two of my top 5 dunks of the year!
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
That looked like a Blake Griffin type dunk
Your not quite sure if its gonna be a teardrop cause he’s so far away and then BAM
Yeah, you're right
and banging into a guy you think there’s no way he’ll get the hang or the extension, and BAM! Like you say
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
This is the type of game that UK could easily lose
looking past a pretty good Ole Miss team
Darius's stuff needs a SportsCenter shutout
that was awfully pretty
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This will be a whole different game in the second stanza
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
"Kentucky isn't deep"
Well……..right now they’re being led by the #6 and #7 guys on the team.
So there..
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
by hoboat33 on Feb 18, 2012 4:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Led by #6 and 7 is exactly what I need to see.
Now I can start to get excited.
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Think our kids thought this team would be a cake walk, and learning that on any
given Sunday and all that jazz.
by bluegrassgal on Feb 18, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
I'm happy with all the nutty that we've already got
I don’t want us losing #1 seed.
Miller tipped that in
that’s the second time we’ve tipped it in for them
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Cal may actually kill someone in the locker room
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Miller is gettin' off
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Feb 18, 2012 4:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
D?
Don’t you have to think this is a case of not playing the kind of defense we have come to expect?
He looked fine before that
put a 3 in AD’s eye, for one
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
Looked like
the quick early lead made them complacent and they thought they could mail it in. Rebels going ahead got their attention and they took care of business. Good recovery.
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. - Ambrose Bierce
Bad boys, bad boys,
Who you gonna guard?
Bad boys, bad boys . . .
Two things don't last: dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.
by oldcat'69 on Feb 18, 2012 4:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My Poster....
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Feb 18, 2012 4:52 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Lack Of Defense The Story
Miss 46.4% shooting, 3-3 from 3. Cats are outrebounding 17-13, 8-2 offensively.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Second half game thread.
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2012/2/18/2808660/mississippi-rebels-at-kentucky-wildcats-second-half-open-game-thread
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2012/2/18/2808660/mississippi-rebels-at-kentucky-wildcats-second-half-open-game-thread
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2012/2/18/2808660/mississippi-rebels-at-kentucky-wildcats-second-half-open-game-thread
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