Gardner-Webb at Kentucky -- Open Game Thread

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 7:57 PM EST in Basketball Comment 116 comments

This is the official ASoB Open Game Thread for Gardner-Webb at Kentucky.

We saw a fair defensive performance last night, and a barely passable offensive performance.

We saw lots of players, including two walk-on's.

We saw a walk-on get a double-double and very little of Patrick Patterson.

We saw Joe Crawford score an impressive 20 points in limited minutes.

What will tonight bring? Hopefully better offensive and defensive execution, and the same or better level of effort and commitment.

My keys to this game are:

Share the basketball -- only 11 assists total for UK last night.
Keep trying to get the ball inside, no matter who is on the blocks
Play smarter on defense, and with controlled speed on offense
Avoid the "dumb" fouls
Continue to reduce turnovers

I love the effort we are seeing from players who we wouldn't expect to contribute. I'd like to see more from our studs.

I'll be watching and posting comments all evening. Your comments are welcome and encouraged. Type 'em if you've got em!

GO, CATS!

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Not exactly ...

the start we had in mind.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I come a little late to start following the game..

and we're apparently behind 14-2. To Gardner Webb. Um, what?

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They are ...

shooting lights out, and we are missing layups and turning the ball over.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that certainly

is not a winning combination. For us, anyway.

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Crawford ...

misses a bad shot and a layup.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

going back

thought the play by play...we started out down 14-0?

for anyone watching the game, how pissed was BCG?

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 7, 2007 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Not pissed ...

at all. Very calm but coaching hard. No frown, no yelling.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

huh

that seems surprising to me from everything that's been said about how intense he is.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 7, 2007 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice shot ...

by Patterson, and took a charge. Down 11 with the ball.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We are just ...

not getting it done on either end.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They ...

are giving us lots of fouls.

That may be the only positive. That, and we are taking pretty good care of our defensive boards.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Down 12 ...

shooting 1 and the bonus.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

under 10 ...

And starting to charge

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Holy Bad Start Batman

Maybe BCG should spend a practice on offense before UCONN.

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

let's cross our fingers

we get the chance to play UConn.

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Suddenly ...

we suck again.

Bradley is just killing us.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

turnovers, turnovers ...

sheesh.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Seriously...

I hope everyone has refundable tickets for NYC

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We..

Have had our asses handed to us for, virtually, an entire half.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 9:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

However.

Gardener-Webb broke down in the second-half of their last game. So, who knows.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Crawford ...

Keeps taking bad shot after bad shot

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradley ...

Walks.

GW scores.

This sucks.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Typical

Driving right by us to score at the end of the half. Pathetic effort on defense.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 7, 2007 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradley...

Has really sucked bad this year...we need Jasper back in the worst way

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Indeed ...

and the suckage is continuing ...

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Here we

go again. e.e

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

BRADLEY

WHEN WILL THE CATS LEARN TO NEVER NEVER NEVER PASS THE BALL TO RAMEL ON THE LAST POSSESSION OF THE HALF?

HE WILL UNDOUBTEDLY TURN THE BALL OVER.

I dont understand. if I were him and I repeatedly looked at the box score after the game and noticed I had quite a few turnovers I would STOP WALKING AND MAKING BAD PASSES AND FORCING CRAPPY SHOTS!!!!

Sorry guys. I had to let that out.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Nov 7, 2007 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I sure hope ...

We are done with the bad play.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradley ...

just can't help himself.

Pathetic.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The way

this game is going, i'm GLAD joe and ramel graduate this year.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think

We might have to have Dwight Perry run the offense..

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sheesh ...

What can I say?

Blech.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

HI

MY NAME IS RAMEL BRADLEY, I HAVE MISSED ALL MY FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS... GIVE ME THE BALL, IM ON FIYAAAAAAAH

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Thank goodness...

For Patterson otherwise this season would be looking like a disaster...

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We ...

have just got to start shooting some perimeter shots.

The inside just isn't available right now.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Look on the bright side

At least with them not going to NY, they have an extra week of practice to figure out how not to suck.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 7, 2007 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A bright side of sorts ...

I suppose. :-)

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't

give up so soon.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stevenson ...

Who am I supposed to cover???

Oh, him.

Bleh

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

How in the world

Are we getting run out of the gym by these guys...I guess I should not have laughed at Michigan State!

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Boooooooooooooooooooooooo

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 7, 2007 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Legion baby!!!

Come on freshmen...save our butts!

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ohhh nooo

Patterson goes down...

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Patterson ...

is exhausted.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's getting to the point in the game ...

Where if we are going to make a run, we need to do it.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well ...

we found a 3 point shooter ...

Now, we need to stop them on defense.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Legion

Is a stud!

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HI

MY NAME IS ALEX LEGION, I REALLY AM ON FIYAAAAH

ASFKSDF

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We are just ...

Failing to hold them

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Finally ...

a chance

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ironically

Terrible FG%
...but am I right?
Perfect FT?

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

COME ON

eleven point deficit, this is doable in ten minutes... if only we just don't suck

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Please..

Cats come back and win this thing

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

single digits ...

and then ...

Shit!

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hm.

62-58, Cats, Final Score.

I hope.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

asdf

72-68, sorry

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

10 point game.

And the ball

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Gardner-Webb

Is shaken...come on Cats!!!

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ramel ...

Is starting to play better.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

single digits ...

Again. Can we do it this time?

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

That three ...

really hurt.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

DAMNIT

three for GW. damn, damn, damn

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 10:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Crawford...

What are you doing?

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This team.

If they don't fix these problems, and fast, we'll be seeing the NIT.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradley ...

returning to form.

We are nearly done.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

oh god

Bradley fouls a 3 point shooter. You always like to see that!!

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well...

Gillispie is going to get that extra practice time he wanted.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

that one ...

did it.

We are done.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This is...

an absolute disaster...brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen, we are about to be the laughing stock of College Basketball for a week.

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

THAT

may be ballgame.

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

This game is really over. We just lost to Gardner-Webb. Props to them - they are clearly the better team.

Wow.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 7, 2007 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A week?

More than that. We won't see the top 25 for a whiiiiiile after this.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We won't

ever see it if we don't play better than this...

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bradley ...

yet again.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 10:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So!

I can't wait til next year. e.e

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

When...

does football season resume?

by catlanta91 on Nov 7, 2007 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradley ...

Another turnover.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We're

The Basketball Version of football's Michigan, this year, it seems.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well ...

there have been worse upsets that this.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

blah

I'm through with this one

by blue kentucky girl on Nov 7, 2007 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Gardner-Webb.

This is like Chaminade over Virginia and Ralph Sampson.

by catlanta91 on Nov 7, 2007 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well.

In 04, North Carolina faced an upset, and went on to win the National Championship..

at least now we see where our faults lie.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Our faults

Defense, offense. Other than that, we're good.

C! A! T! S! CATS! CATS! CATS!

by NYCCats on Nov 7, 2007 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this a...

fluke? or a harbinger?

by catlanta91 on Nov 7, 2007 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I dont know...

They say BCG is a miracle worker...looks like we are gonna need one in the next week or so

by anygivensaturday07 on Nov 7, 2007 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd say either ...

Just a G-W team that is better right now. We have a lot to do, but this isn't the end of anything but a game.

There will be lots more.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

s/either/neither.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's Rock Bottom.

The only place we can go is up.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 11:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WHAT?

Im going to bed.

This bites but Tru's right.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Nov 7, 2007 11:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

There's

a lot of room left for improvement.

This team is very young, and very short on fundamentals. That got exposed tonight.

Talent isn't enough, and we all know that.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 7, 2007 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No Madison Square Garden for us

Not until the NIT anyway!

by catlanta91 on Nov 7, 2007 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No ESPNU...

Sounds like a good thing.

by chirop1 on Nov 7, 2007 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's happening!

A UGA friend of mine said the price we paid for football success would be the faltering of the basketball program.

I don't know about any of that...But this sure wasn't good.

by catlanta91 on Nov 7, 2007 11:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm

Giving a lot of respect to Flittner. LEX-18 interviewed him, and the boy was very, very humble. Maybe we'll see this team in the NCAA Tournament.

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by paralyzer on Nov 7, 2007 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He ...

played a great game. Really great.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Liberty

We have to think about this game for 2 weeks? Ugh.

P.S. I can't wait until Crawford/Bradley graduate, they're nothing but trouble. People will give Gillispie hell for this game, but just remember the ONLY two players that played well were his players.

by GregJ on Nov 8, 2007 12:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don't be ...

too hard on 'em. Gillispie and this team has really been chucked into the fire, even if it was supposed to be just a small one.

A couple weeks of practice, and I think we will see significant improvement. No matter what we think, Crawford and Bradley have a lot to unlearn, and that is always a challenge.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Overall..

I think the team, really, even if it didn't appear wholly to be the case, is very tired. They've had the emotional stress of getting used to new people and a new coach, and the physical stress of a new style of play. Honestly, this was only their second game using that style, and under that coach. So, while I might've been caught in the moment earlier, now that I look back at it, it isn't too heavy of an upset. We executed poorly, we didn't perform to standard, however, considering the pressure and strain the team has endured through the offseason and getting ready, it isn't surprising that they're struggling. This isn't a team that is opening up playing a style they mastered last year. You can basically consider every member of tihs team a Freshman.

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by paralyzer on Nov 8, 2007 12:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

They looked ...

tired to me. 4 games in seven days at the beginning of a season is tough, even against weak comp.

They need more time than that before being thrown into the pool, even the shallow end, apparently.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

When

You're learning to swim, even the shallow end is deep.

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by paralyzer on Nov 8, 2007 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just made the 100th post in this thread!

You win a ... err ... well, nothing really. Just kidding.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NO PRIZE!?

I want tickets to the UK UNC game. MAKE IT HAPPEN TRU, MAKE IT HAPPEN.

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by paralyzer on Nov 8, 2007 12:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry ...

beyond my powers.

But then, there is a lot in that category.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

something i read

i read that BCG had the players go through a full practice before this game...anyone else hear that? i read this on KSR, but Matt Jones didn't really source anyone.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 8, 2007 12:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

clarification

this should not be taken as me blaming BCG at all. that is totally not the case.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 8, 2007 12:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It

Wouldn't be surprising if he did. Maybe(not trying to redeem his name or tarnish it) he's doing that early in the season on purpose? These, arguable, wouldn't have been make-or-break wins, though they could've been chances to work on conditioning, and see how a tired team plays.

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by paralyzer on Nov 8, 2007 12:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Go!!! (AWAY) CATS!!!!!!!

Wow, I am excited about our young players, Patterson, Legion, Meeks.... They are going to develop into a solid contender. We are going to have to wait til we lose TUBBY's LOSERS though!!!
Crawford got abused all night on the defensive end of the court and heres a shocker....He couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside when it matters. He always plays well when we are up by 20!!!! Bradley?????What a joke.......... Heres what he learned over the summer.................NOTHING!!!!!!! Keep forcing it when its obviously NOT there!!!!! And I hope that old BILLY CLYDE has some emotion in there somewhere, cuz when your team is down 20 and you don't get angry.. Thats not Confidence, its HOPELESSNESS. He was watching the same game we were, and he must have known too that we were never getting back into that game. That's a sad place to be as a fan, watching your team down big to a bunch of NOBODIES!!!!!! And KNOWING they have no chance to get back into the game. It is inconceivable to me that Crawford and Bradley were ever a part of a Top Tier (actually we are far from that right now) Program!! They are AWFUL, HEARTLESS, and WEAK all the way around. Definitely no leadership skills between them. KENTUCKY PRIDE....... LETS HOPE THAT THE YOUNG PLAYERS DON'T FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE BEING SET FOR THEM BY OUR SENIORS!!!!!!!!!

C A T S !!!! CATS CATS CATS!!!!!

by BrunoCat on Nov 8, 2007 9:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Let's ...

not get carried away. Both Crawford and Bradley have shown some good things this year. They lack consistency, but since when is this new?

They have a lot to unlearn, and now Gillispie has two weeks to break some bad habits and ingrain some new ones.

Let's just wish them all luck.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

On Crawford and Bradley

What are the good things you are talking about???? I would like you to list them here. And please don't mention Crawfords 20 points the night before, They were ahead by 10 every time he put a shot in the air, and he is definately not intelligent enought to realize that overplaying the passing lanes was getting him killed last night!! When your team is getting blown out in the first 5 minutes of the game by ???? who??? You have to have leadership skills to keep your team disciplined and un waivering!!!
Did you watch the game last night??? did you see Bradley continuously force up bad shot after bad shot in the paint? Did you see Crawford getting beat 10 times in a row by a goofball who was just smarter in everyway?? Those are the leaders of this team. Not Patterson, Not Legion.. Don't get me wrong we will win some games with those 2. But we will lose more because of those 2!!
Sorry for the negativity, I am true CATFAN and will root them on however hopelessly, regardless!! But my views are based on the reality I have seen from those two for three years, and I have seen Nothing this year to make me feel any different. If this teram gets hot and goes on a roll it will be at the hands of Patterson and Meeks, maybe even Legion. Crawdord and Bradley will be great on the nights they show up. How many nights will that be is the question.

C A T S !!!! CATS CATS CATS!!!!!

by BrunoCat on Nov 8, 2007 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fine ...

In the first exhibition game, Bradley played well, and unselfishly. He turned the ball over, but when hasn't he?

Crawford has had several nights of good defense and good shooting.

Don't smart off to me on my own blog, please. Of course I watched the game. Yes, Bradley and Crawford played badly last night, in all phases of the game. But it was one game.

I understand the negativity, it is a natural fan reaction. Bradley and Crawford have disappointed Cat fans for the last couple of years, but the have also had good moments. Bradley simply fails to grasp the essential quality of leadership that is sacrifice -- you must sacrifice yourself, your numbers, your glory, for team success.

Similarly, Crawford's ego is writing checks his game just can't cash, and is overdrawing the team very quickly when he plays like he did last night. Fact of life. But they will improve, or they will spend far more of their senior year watching than playing.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry Bro!!! We are on the same team

Yo Bro!!!! I did not mean any disrespect!!! Fo Sho!!

However, It is not one game it is TWO CAREERS ( SIX YEARS)(180 games) of not being able to grasp team concepts. That old "they will improve line does not hold water anymore!!! They have not improved at all in three years. This year is The Year?? Doubtful!!!!

This season hinges on the youngsters playing above the level they should be expected to play!! I love the nucleus going forward with Patterson Legion and Meeks.

It is obvious that Crawford and Bradley will never be winners!! (at least they won't cost Billy Clyde his job!!) Tubby was not so fortunate!!!!

Again, no disrespect meant! Just venting about a season that already promises to be unfulfilling!

C A T S !!!! CATS CATS CATS!!!!!

by BrunoCat on Nov 8, 2007 10:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

fugghitaboutdit.

:-)

I understand.

by Truzenzuzex on Nov 8, 2007 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

bradley and crawford

it's not just that those two guys will definitely improve...it's that they will improve, or they'll be sitting on the bench. BCG doesn't care that they're seniors. the ones playing the best and the smartest will get more playing time.

based on yesterday, legion will have some more minutes coming to him.

i do have one question: it seems bradley and crawford are getting all the blame (as well being called tubby's guys, which i know they are), while the young guys are getting credit for looking like they actually wanted to win. meeks is included in the latter group, but he's a tubby recruit too (which conveniently doesn't get mentioned. now i didn't see the game but meeks didn't shoot the ball well. was it just a matter of not having a good night or was he forcing up shots a la ramel and joe?

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 8, 2007 10:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Meeks with the youngsters

I know Meeks is a Tubby guy, however from day one he has showed a desire and level of skill that puts him above the rest. The only reason I mention him with the Young Players is because he is one of those young players. The line from the game may look skewed, but if it weren't for Meeks the CATS may have been down 25 to nothing to start the game. Those three players however are going to be the foundation for whats to come and I believe the Foundation is going to be strong!!!!!! Whether or not BILLY CLYDE cares or not is irrelavent? Seniors are supposed to lead their teams in tough situations. If you bench them you are still without leadership, whether they play or not has no bearing on the fact that we have no leadership on the court. Thats the reality of it all!! All BCG's Caring in the world won't make Bradley or Crawford leaders. Or Players for that matter.

C A T S !!!! CATS CATS CATS!!!!!

by BrunoCat on Nov 8, 2007 10:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

misunderstanding

you misunderstood my point about BCG not caring. obviously he wants those two to be the leaders on this team and step up. i don't think there's any doubt there. i meant that BCG isn't going to keep them on the court just because they're seniors. if a player doesn't step up and play smart basketball, it won't matter if you're a freshman or a senior...they're going to find themselves riding the pine.

i also didn't mean to put you specifically on the spot about lumping in meeks with the young guys and not as a tubby recruit. i've seen it a few times, and it just seems convenient and picking and choosing just to make a point (one that i don't completely disagree with).

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Nov 8, 2007 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with you

I believe that may be the only cure for Bradley and Crawford. THE BENCH!!!!!!

You are correct!!! We fortunately have some Serious Talent ( Patterson has soft hands and great instincts. More than once in this game he made great catches, and smooth passes on the interior.) Legion showed exactly what we wanted to see... The ability to score in bunches!! He will take over games in the future, That is So EXCITING to think about. Meeks - You don't have to say anything about him. If you did it would be easy.......SOLID PLAYER!!!!!
BILLY CLYDE......... A LIttle emotion wouldn't hurt would it. No knocks on him yet however. Too soon!!!! Solid Recruits, where would we be without them? FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT!!!! I just wish it were now. I hate the rebuilding stage... But you can't turn around mediocrity in two games or maybe even 20 games!! I will try to focus on the positives and accept that we are rebuilding the TITANIC!!!!! That TUBBY ran into the ICEBERG!!!!
I don't Hate TUBBY either. I think he is a good man and hope he does well at Minnesota, just wish we could have sent Crawford and Bradley with him. I would rather watch the Youngsters stand on their own and learn to crawl, walk, and eventually RUN
on their own. They would benefit more and become cohesive faster than they will with winning the few games that Crawford and Bradley show up for.

C A T S !!!! CATS CATS CATS!!!!!

by BrunoCat on Nov 8, 2007 11:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs