OPEN HOOPS GAME THREAD: Stanford at WSU
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 6:30 PM PST
in Cougar Basketball
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Stanford Cardinal at Washington St. Cougars, Jan 10, 2009 7:00 PM PST
7 PM PST -- Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
Kenpom.com prediction: Cougs win 58-57 (62 possesions, 53 percent confidence)
PROBABLE STARTERS
| WSU Cougars | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Taylor Rochestie | 6-1 | 193 | G | Sr. | 10.8 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Klay Thompson | 6-6 | 187 | G | Fr. | 11.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Nikola Koprivica | 6-6 | 211 | G | Jr. | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Caleb Forrest | 6-8 | 223 | F | Sr. | 6.2 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Aron Baynes | 6-10 | 250 | C | Sr. | 11.1 | 6.0 | 0.6 |
| Stanford Cardinal | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Mitch Johnson | 6-1 | 185 | G | Sr. | 8.4 | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Anthony Goods | 6-3 | 200 | G | Sr. | 17.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Landry Fields | 6-7 | 210 | G/F | Jr. | 11.5 | 6.7 | 1.6 |
| Josh Owens | 6-8 | 215 | F | So. | 10.5 | 5.1 | 1.2 |
| Lawrence Hill | 6-8 | 220 | F | Sr. | 13.8 | 6.2 | 2.7 |
Let's just cut to the chase. The Cougs need this one, bad. Regardless of what appeared to be on Thursday night, I really think this offense is close to at least somewhat putting it together. Now, by "putting it together" I mean "scoring just enough points to eke out a game," but that will have to do for now.
Of course, Stanford was undefeated coming into Pac-10 play, something most people didn't expect, even against their cupcake schedule. They've done it by embracing the Duke system Johnny Dawkins brought from Durham, N.C., hook, line and sinker. They're smally, but they space the floor well and attack the gaps in the defense. In three Pac-10 games, they've posted an average offensive efficiency of 104.6, although the only real legit defense they've faced has been Arizona State. The Sun Devils held the Cardinal to just 90.0, which ought to give us hope of slowing them down tonight.
Defensively, the Cardinal have been up-and-down in conference play. The one thing we know for sure is that they're not nearly as intimidating without the Lopez twins. Last year, they were 6th nationally in 2-point field goal percentage allowed; this year, they're 321st. At the risk of you-know-what, there ought to be a lot of opportunities inside against Stanford's incredibly undersized front line.
And don't underestimate the role emotion could play tonight for the Cougs. Grady said the team showed a bit of desperation for the first time on Thursday, and Taylor Rochestie made it very clear that he hasn't forgotten about last year:
“Stanford beat us three times in a row last year, so, for the guys who are returning, I think that’s enough motivation to come back and play well."
Let's hope so, because I think we've all had enough heartbreak at the hands of Stanford.
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At least its on TV
Now can we look good in the 2nd half for once?
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, did they send the C broadcast team tonight or what?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
PRIDE
Why in the heck are we talking about HIS philosophy of basketball? This is so retarded.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tony said on the pregame show that Casto is nursing a sprained knee, FYI
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That's right -- let an actual PRO do the lineups
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love the way the wrote "MAYOR OF PULLMAN/PA ANNOUNCER"
How about “Head of the Best Stinking Broadcast Journalism Department West of the Mississippi?”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see the way the screen said "Johnny Dawkins"
Yet they were showing WSU assistant Ron Sanchez?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how they think that Ron Sanchez is Johnny Dawkins
Helarious!
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious or embarrassing
You pick
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How about Baynes with the Shaq pass on the double team?
Sweet.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That pisses me off so much
This is not the freaking YMCA. You can’t just stand around with your hands in the air like, “I’M OPEN!”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, please
That’s just using your basketball brain
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Three times we've dribbled too deep
Amateurish.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Four times too deep
Irritation level rising.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, is it just me and you in here?
I would think with the game on TV we’d have more of a crowd. But I guess 3/4 of our readers are at the game.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They are just forcing things too much.
I really believe that if he just let them play a bit more, we’d actually see some creativity.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I really like that guys point system
I like the one that compairs points scored vs. opponents points scored. That determines the winner.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just like Mike Price
“I really think the key to the game is scoring more points than your opponent.”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to Run
Let’s make some shots tonight
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, there's another person in here!
Cool!
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, Stanford really collapses on defense
There really should be some open 3s tonight.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Live in the U district can't go to the bars with Huskies
Instead watching the game in basement with cooler of beer
Thank you Klay
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
If he can get an open look, he should take it, no matter how early in the shot clock.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just can't get out of my head
how much of a beast he’s going to be a year from now with 15 pounds of added muscle.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but his offense really hurts the team.
(Sarcasm)
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice recruit
Glad we got Casto Impact player knows how to win
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
casto=winner
imagine capers in a year with 15lbs…imagine klay with 15lbs. those boys potenial is the only thing keeping me from switching to the hard booze.
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You know, I don't think the offense looks half bad at the moment
We’re getting some looks, now that we’re not turning the ball over and dribbling behind the basket.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CAPERS AND ROCHESTIE!
Jo-Jo just pissed himself.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
trying different line ups
Coach is looking for answers
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yup, capers and rochestie..boats and ho's
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
"That was a nice move by DeAngelo"
It usually is. It usually is.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love how other teams have players that can score and the Cougs don't
I just don’t get it.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that guy wanted to call that a block
probably the same guy that called the charge on Nik
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Grady says ...
“These are the kind of refs that are killing college basketball. Neither of those were charges.”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How about the Arizona Cardinals?
30-7? Are you kidding me?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Can you guys believe the Arizona Cardinals right now?
They’re gonna play in the title game.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Now we're a mess offensively
Forget everything I said.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We are definitely looking for shots earlier in the clock
Not sure if I like it or not.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A rebound by Harmeling!
Armageddon shall commence.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Stanford’s going to start missing some of these.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you seeing anything that would lead you to believe these guys are going to accomplishing anything different than what we've seen for 2 months?
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Open looks. They just have to start going down at some point.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Geez ... will Stanford please miss a tough shot?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
damn ppg statistic! Enough of it!
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Even Grippi's been using it a bunch lately
He’s so much smarter than that.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen him quote pomeroy so that is surprising
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Luke Winn at SI write an entire piece on Gonzaga's defensive efficiency
That made me smile. Of course, they’ve still got Seth Davis, so they’ll still always be terrible in my book.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Grady says ...
“This team is snakebit.”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
do you guys think if we only played O we could tie it by half time with a 35 second shot clock?
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Baynes is not handling Paul's length well
He needs to put that big Aussie butt into him
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Forrest is giving us absolutely nothing
Teams have figured him out. I love his energy, but he really just doesn’t bring a heck of a lot to the table.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He is a reserve specialist, not a starter who should play 30 minutes a game
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So we get nothing from Forrest, Harmeling, and Nik
how many mins a game do they each average? ugh
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That could be about 90 percent of our problem
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why I've started to think we all need to get off Rochestie's back
He just gets no help most of the time.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
We need more arbitrary stat quoting around here
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I need the Cougs to be good
I have nothing as a Seattle sports fan to cheer for….
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
because...
have you ever showed up for open gym by yourself, and got stuck on a team with 2 non-english speaking students, a girl and a really tall kid with long hair. pretty soon your down 7-1 and shooting pull up 3’s every poss. in hopes of getting the game over as quickly as possible. i think that is what taylor’s thinking right now.
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Hey I was a tall kid with long hair!
They called me dirk because I love to shoot the three
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda played like a girl
Does that count?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we all just totally overestemated Rochestie's abilities
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yet another terrible call on Koprivica
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If we can just get this under 10 at halftime
We might only lose by 16.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
So wierd
Let’s get Harthun in there!
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
only down 8!
If I had any faith in our offense to turn it around I might be excited
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
bless your heart taylor....
now just go for 20 in the second half so i can get my hopes up.
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm sending my Resume to FSN
I really think I could have a career in broadcasting if I just apply myself
These guys are horrible…….
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Todd MacCullough!
I want to hear him say “out” again. Lovely Canadian.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that nerd has been on TV since noon
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously had no idea it was him
I was like, “who’s the fat guy?”
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I still maintain that Mitch Johnson is the most overrated point guard in the history of college basketball
You know how many assists that guy gets just by giving the ball to talented players and not trhowing it out of bounds?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
13 minutes without a FG?
4 of 20 shooting? 2 assists?
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Grady says Tony got T'd after the buzzer
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
not the best time for that
how about in the middle of the game to rile up the crowd?
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's showing some fire
this team is drowning
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure there's ever a good time for it in the college game
Two shots and possession is a REALLY steep price to pay in a 60-possession game.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he really showed them!
Oh, wait … it doesn’t actually hurt the refs.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This coming from the guy who has the most yellow cards in the history of WSU Intramurals
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And I was right every time
Do not challenge my authority!
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The refs are showing how crappy they are in the Pac-10, we must have theirfinest.
Watching UW/Cal and ther were many badcalls. The O foul calls on Nik wer crap. You don’t call offensive foul when the d fender is under the hoop.
by selahcoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Having to T-up Bennet because he thinks your calls suck is like
Having Ichiro argue balls and strikes with you. When he does, you know you screwed up.
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
Baynes and Casto at the same time. I like that lineup that was in withabout 2 minutes left: Baynes, Casto, Taylor, Thompson, and Nik. That would be the way I would go for starters. Baynes and Casto get douled and kick to the other side or rebound a miss. Nik can drive leaving shots for Klay or TAylor. Capers wouldbe my first off the bench, though he needs to drive to the hoop and at least be a scoing threat. I like Forrest to give Casto breathers and maybe Enquist for short amounts of time.
by selahcoug on Jan 10, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I like Capers instead of Nik in that combo
Although, Nik really should have 4 points. Both of those charges were horrible. If nothing else, though, it put him on the bench and we got to see some different combos.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nik turns the ball over every time he drives
and Enquist would probably get manhandled by Pac 10 forwards
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you, with only one variation
Nik doesn’t pass much when he drives. I like Rochestie, Capers, Thompson, Casto, Baynes. Comon thread in that group – Athletes.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
one further
just baynes, taylor, klay and casto.
“my team is on the floor.”
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
four turnovers, four field goals
welcome to thunderdome, bitches….
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
T.B. will be completely grey haired by the end of this 2 win season
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought I was bad during football - now its becoming a real problem
I don’t think my TV will survive this B-Ball season. Its just screaming for a beer bottle to be thrown throught the screen
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
After listening to Bud Namek my gf thought of a new drinking game
Every time he says “penetration” She rocks
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else wanna throw up when they see that FSN basketball commerical?
the one when brockman is acting like a douche at the end after blocking a shot
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I want to throw up most of the time when I'm watching FSN
But that’s because most of the time I’m watching FSN, I’m watching the Cougs.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
in case you missed it
todd maccullough can do it al night long…
and by “it”, he means pinball.
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maccullough is level with the short guy who does the M's pregame
Maccullough must be sitting on the ground while the other guy is sitting on 7 pillows
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Todd's key to the game: Improve shooting percentage
Thanks, Ron Fairly.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
YES!
At a game in Oakland after a foul pop up is caught:
Fairly: “In any other ball park that would have been a foul ball.”
Niehaus: “Well Ron I think it is a foul ball in this ball park too.”
Fairly: stutters…then silence for the only time in his career
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Nuss, should I write a fan post about the Cougs lack of offense this week?
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You know what suck?
I’m not even really paying much attention to this game anymore
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
show down
i’d like to see a Maccullough vs. J Gess half time announcer show down in the 5-6 slot sundays on fsn. all the trials and tribulations of the job…winner gets to do the apple cup live in the booth for the reply the next day
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CASTO STARTS THE SECOND HALF!!!!!!!
And scores!
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Costo
Breaking the backboard! Technically
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
weird run taylor as the 2 guard and let him score?
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great
He thought he heard the horn, so now we have 1 second to shoot. Idiots.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Their heart is still beating
usually by this time it is flatlined
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
color guy:
casto isn’t the guy you want taking that shot…
i guess he should’ve set up a play with less than a second…
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
don't tease me
i feel like the cougs are texting me to come over at mid night after hooking up with my best frend
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
thats what i'm fucking talking about
guard dunking……wow…i think the guy living abouve me just called the police
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tony must have chewed some ball sack in the locker room.
Let the freshman play all night
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tony listened to me
This line up rocks
by selahcoug on Jan 10, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I got so excited
I made my kid cry. I’m not kidding.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know Klay could jump that high
wow
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see him attack like that more
If he can jump like that, he ought to be able to get to the rim and hang for contact.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Klay was elbow high on the rim on that dunk. Geez
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
But like the guy said, he did his job
He gave us the energy we needed.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, you can have the world. But you can't have it on a plate.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True
I was lamenting more than anything
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That move is awesome
He now can catch the ball 8 feet from the basket and score. That is so valuable.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be careful
Don’t want to run too much.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
um, the guy guarding baynes is 6,7 205
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Did that guy just say that Nik reminds him of Brent Barry?
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't hear that
If I had, I’d be on the floor, rolling, laughing.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
brent barry puts his head down and dribbles off his foot all the time
duh…
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Nik can dunk from the free throw line
and shoot 50% from three
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nik is terrible
He is more like a battery operated dancing santa than brent barry
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That's the Mitch Johnson I know and love
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My buddy and I were watching that game in the Tournament against Marquette when Johnson had 15 assists and like 13 of them were just dump-ins to Brook Lopez
We passed a man law that any assist you totally don’t deserve should forever be called a Mitch Johnson.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ehlo big-timed me when i asked for a picture at a football game this year
if he’s on the zagwagon, i don’t miss him, lol
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Craigs a good guy
I’ve been to his house. He was totally cool.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
there is a 90% chance i was in the colfax jail with the announcer on the left
we watched con air
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was once told a stat that in College basketball teams score on 30% of half court possessions
Not sure how true it was
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's like that dunk broke something loose
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna know what happened in the locker room
I was once at soccer practice one day when Tobias told everyone that he would pull their scholarships tomorrow if they didn’t change the way they were playing.
They Changed.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
3rd quarter champs!
somebody make a banner
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How about Casto generating an extra possession there?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How about Casto being totally awesome!
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You were using too may big basketball words
we needed some mindless dribble
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
does every guy nik guard end up beating us?
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Rewording
Nik ends up beating us
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thompson is clearly fired up
and he has done some silly things
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ignorance on fire is more effective than talent on ice
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I did
it was about Mac Hopson, remember
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I mean one where you publish all your little sayings
You should steal some from Ottmar for good measure.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest's appeal is declining... so many fouls
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
rule on caleb
everything described about forrest must include the adjective “awkward”.
ie: Forrest’s appeal is declining… so many awkward fouls
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We're getting killed by one guy right now
Kind of like Thursday. Let’s stop that.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm really uncomfortable with Lodwick on the floor
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what just happened?
I didn’t know he was a real person.
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i for one would like to welcome abe lodwick to college basketball
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This offense has so much confidence right now
I’m actually having fun watching this team. Haven’t said that for a while.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love that I am not in the worst mood
I remember why I like sports now
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good things happen when Casto is on the floor
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He is so freaking good with that pump fake
And you know it’s going right when that FT goes in.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Imaging if Ivory Clark played with that much passion
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Try to visualize that much passion for the next three years.
And then smile with me.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
please keep running capers at the point and taylor at the 2
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow give him the oscar
cliche I know
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Baynes was going to dunk that
And rip the rim right out of the backboard.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Casto is Amazing
Brings so much energy to the team
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
NO TV Coverage in my area!!!!!
I’m out of town and cannot watch the game but am dutifully following it here! How did we turn things around at the start of the 2nd half?
7 in a row, baby!
by johnnycougar on Jan 10, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
either magic or terrorism
take your pick
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Klay Thompson with the most amazing dunk for the cougs all year
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
possibly in the bennett era
left handed varem dunk vs. cal was awesome too
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, my vote goes to Ivory Clark giving Jon Brockman a face full of his willy
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
was it clark? i thought it was weaver
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it was clark
I don’t know if weaver could get up high enough for that
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
literally?
finally time he stepped up then I guess!
7 in a row, baby!
by johnnycougar on Jan 10, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They've just loosened up
They’re pushing it when they get the chance, taking open looks early in the shot clock when they’re there. And then, of course, there’s THE DUNK. You’ll have to wait to see that. I’ll bet it’s on youtube by the end of the night.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
please someone put it up!
7 in a row, baby!
by johnnycougar on Jan 10, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing I can compair it to is when a fight breaks out
you know when you are kinda in a shoving match with some guy outside the Coug with same asshole and it’s not really a big deal. Then all of a sudden you feel a fist hit your face from 10 feel away, and for .5 seconds everything is calm, then you go ape shit and put the guy in the hospital. That’s kinda what it looked like for about 8 minutes.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i like winning
lets hope our team does
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
am i the only one who gets
pissed at the physics of that shot in the hampton commercial?
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Dunk was not even that great
Its just everyone expected him to pass it. And he never drives into traffic. So it was like WHOA
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if we are ahead when the buzzer sounds we can't loose
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that's not a great call
There was contact, but c’mon.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We have one of the best rebounders in the Pac-10
And give up 2 offensive rebounds. If we lose this game that way, I will absolute crap myself
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If we play this well and lose
It will be a really rough year
by peaty411s on Jan 10, 2009 8:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
?
do you think TB will have to go to gamblers AA because he keeps beating abe is going to hit?
by donkeyjon12 on Jan 10, 2009 8:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
In comes Kop
Interesting. I guess for defense.
by BornCoug on Jan 10, 2009 8:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Was that actually Thompson with the block?
Either way, great play.
by BornCoug on Jan 10, 2009 9:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No, it was the man
DeAngelo Casto.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD
WE CAN WIN BASKETBALL GAMES
by Dancing Football on Jan 10, 2009 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
They’re going to go away from the court to have to listen to MacCullough?
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising
After all, you’re the one who said “Game Over.” ;-)
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right ... I did. I was wrong
But who could have predicted the fashion in which they made that comeback.
This is one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, based on the context of the situation.
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was better than solid
That was a freaking bulldozer for a while.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Tony has found the lineups that work
Just need Harmeling or Lodwick to start hitting 3s when coming off the bench. And Capers to drive to the hoop.
by selahcoug on Jan 10, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The funny thing is that the lineup was necessitated by foul trouble more than anything
Glad something finally forced his hand.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Casto for MVP!
I’m thinking of starting a slow clap sports movie moment in his honor…
clap……………………………………………………..clap……………………………………………………..clap…………………………………clap………………………………clap…………………..clap……….clap….clap….CLAP CLAP! CLAP!
7 in a row, baby!
by johnnycougar on Jan 10, 2009 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
clap ..... clap ..... clap
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
by Jo-Jo on Jan 10, 2009 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm telling you
tony should have gone all Norman Dale in the first half, only playing Casto, Klay, Baynes and Taylor.
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone should check out the title on the site now
Since I can’t change the domain name.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 10, 2009 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
AND.....
Most importantly, HE’S ONLY A FRESHMAN!
Damn, can you imagine if Tony can bring in another recruiting class like this one? What will we be like in two years?
7 in a row, baby!
by johnnycougar on Jan 10, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
On ESPN's Streak for the Cash
they had our game as one of the games you could select.
98.6% of America picked us to lose.
Taste it, bitches!
by BigWood on Jan 10, 2009 9:13 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Coaching vs recruiting
It will be interesting to see how our freshmen develop under TB compared to the “so called” great recruit that Oregon has under Ernie Kent. I bet TB develops players better!!!!! And that will help with future recruits!!!
by LatonaCoug on Jan 10, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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