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Kentucky @ Tennessee: Second Half Open Game Thread

One. Ugly. Half. (via chris.corwin)

One. Ugly. Half. (via chris.corwin)

Well, that was not much fun in the first half. Let's hope for better in the second.

Go, 'Cats!

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New Thread Mojo!
new half....lets blow them out
Go Big Blue

Thompson Bolling is going to need some new paint on the locker room walls. I bet the visitor room has boiling paint about now.

I am getting tired of Cal needing to do that
Agreed
maybe he can give the same speech at the start?
Until Cal stops with the one-and-dones

it’s going to continue until he leaves, I daresay

One and dones will not stop while Cal is here.

And he is teaching in the locker room right now.

don't expect change though.. thats what happens when coaching young kids
Need to get some good old Kentucky boys that dream of playing ball at Rupp.

Kinda sick of the one and dones. Farmer, phelprey, etc!

The one and done's have put us back at the top.
this argument is never going to go away,

but all I have to say is that there are kids all over the country who dream of playing in Rupp and I’m glad they get the chance.

I understand we're back on top because of who we are recruiting.

I just want a team to stick around. I know they can’t pass up the NBA dollars. I get it. I just hate us being the place to audition for the NBA.

a valid point

but its not gonna change, and I’d rather have em playin for us than someone else

Agree,but still dislike.
OMG, Glenn: What the heck IS that thing???
Ugh, I didn't even notice it till you mentioned it. Too bad you can't unsee things
YOU WATCHED IT! YOU CAN'T UN-WATCH IT!
Like that half, I would like to unsee it.

Fortunately its a new half and I really want to see this one. I think we come out with a little fire in our belly. Let’s see what we’re made of.

Threaten that every player is going to have to sleep with that thing tonight, and I guarantee a win.

Jeepers

World's ugliest puppy.
It looks like a bat/dog/gremlin hybrid

Ewwwwww

I'm going with a hairless bat.

did I win?

He snuck in and got a picture of me after the charge call on Teague
Glenn has being posting some awesome second half game thread pics lately.
So, what's the problem?

Defense……..pretty good…..we’ve held them to 34 points.
Rebounding……..not so good. Need to improve.
Free throws……….would be at least tied now.
Offense……….Ding ding ding………what offense? Can you tell me what were trying to do offensively?

well, we were offensive to at least one Ref :P
How does a ref

on the opposite side of the floor make that call?

H.O.M.E.C.O.O.K.I.N
Because he is waiting for any excuse to make it
Why was he watching Cal...

instead of the game?

i sense UT getting in foul trouble eary thanks to the rookie Stokes
we got this game....no worries !!
agree, we played crappy, they played great, we are down by 6
When in doubt , blame the refs

It’s message board 101

I haven't done it all year

(hard to do sometimes).

ok, here's the thing.

I actually totally agree with you that it’s a pain, all the complaining about officiating, but I sort of liken it to going to a bar and then getting pissed that they are serving alcohol. See, this is a live game thread, and complain, bitch, nit-pick and reading about fans getting irritated by the littlest and stupidest things is sort of it’s purpose, you know?

Experiences like this are opportunities to grow.

I doubt Cal is blistering the paint off the walls. Players need coaching not screaming.
That was a terrible call against Teague and Cal had to defend his player.

I am looking forward to the second half and how the guys handle it.

Usually I'm confident in our ability to just wear the opposition out

Is that a realistic prayer today?

We needed that to start.

dammit

Yeah AD

Need every danged point

Good lord Lamb
Still little movement on offense

Where are the drives and kick outs?

Missed First Half

Welcome brunch for new folks from Iowa, lwf

Nice hustle TJ
I hate when good defense turns into bad luck easy points for the opposition
Great move, Teague
Teague!

Pretty!

As I Was Saying

They left in a snow storm, flew from Chicago, arrived to 76, sunny. Seems I didn’t miss much.

Hope they stuck around for the game.
76 and sunny......damnitt !! lol
Awesome Teague
Wow a grinder

every point in this half is gonna be real important at this pace.

I feel that FTs will play a vital role

and that makes me uneasy

We are playing better

D is stifling, but so is UTs. Points look to be at a premium. If we can put just one little 10 point run up, that may be enough if we keep playing D like this.

Dykes is a UT fan??
Is Dykes a Dukie?

that would explain it

Poor guarding on that shooter for 3 pts
scramble situation

Bad luck for UK, good bounce for UT

"Is UK getting better?"

They seem to have leveled off and the offense is behind. Better competition maybe.

Everyone is just standing around watching the guy with the ball.
Finally! Bourbon and a TV!!!!
good for you.....cheers !!
Yes - bring us some luck
I would live to think I did bring us luck but I would not dare take away from THE BOYS!
That's a foul???
absolutely not
I think so, yes. Over the back
Another terrible call.

They are piling up and affecting the game.

You guys are the best! Thanks for keeping in the loop for the first half.
Wiltjer that was idiotic
Stupid pass by Wiltjer
FH$(#@&*@&*#!J#H@H&

To put it mildly.

Took the words right out of my mouth!
Ooops - the run started with UT.

Gut check time now boys.

I can't believe that we are letting their shooters shoot
You take the ball, no you take the ball

Ok I will charge

I say go back to DDMO..........these guys are athletic and need to move.

This stagnet offense lulls them to sleep.
And puts me on Blood pressure medicine

Hey, I think I saw some m,ovement that time.
If we don't start working for rebounds

this is not going to work

MKG great play
Tennessee is a good ball club...

and Stokes does add a whole new dimension to that team. Cuanzo Martin is an excellent coach. Knew it would be tough going in, even without Stokes. Have to give them credit for what they have done so far. Hopefully we cab buck up and overcome! Go Cats!

I completely missed the boat on Stokes ... Martin was saving him for this game .... he's a load
Thank goodness for putbacks

We can’t even make layups

1st three!
we need several more
Hooray for Wiltjer!
Thank you Kyle!
Welcome Kyle
Cuonzo Is A Defensive Coach

Count on it!

and then gives it right back with the foul on the shot

>sigh<

Wiltjer is going to get schooled every time
Cal knows as do the announcers that was lambs fault.. Wiltjer played it right.
There was really nothing he could do

but without the double team, his own guy would have just taken him to the bucket

Come on Cats!
OMG a blocking call!

I guess the cushion is big enough

Wait that was a charge! *sarcasm
Either the bourbon is helping with the pain or we're playing better
Its the bourbon.
I was afraid of that
It tastes yummy though!
Y'all hitting that hard stuff early. I almost mixed a margarita at half-time but I need to go to the store after the game.
My big afternoon plans are getting a mani/pedi

They don’t care if I’m silly. Or crying. :-)

better have another shot lol
Been on painkillers so this is my first drink in over a week.

Think bourbon may be more effective :-)

Mamaw used to mix it with honey and lemon.

That’s child abuse now :)

Apparently we're cousins; my mamaw did the same thing when we had a cough.
So did mine!
I used to do that for my step daughter

it works

KYLE has 3?????

Refs, check your stats

5 actually :)
Oh wait...........I get u know lol
I meant 3 fouls. But was unclear due to my rage.
good bucket

Now get a stop!

Welcome to the game Lamb
Even though Dykes is overdoing it

I hope Stokes goes pro as soon as he can. I don’t want to see much more from this kid. Sharp looking ball player.

too bad we gave polson a scholly

Or we may have gotten him, had no scholly’s to give

Was Stokes under the radar, or what?
5* , Dont Think So

Needed available scholarship.

also was thought to be a 2012-13 player

Then reclassified

Thanks Weasel.
He is a game changer, though.

This is his first game after only a couple of practices!

Did you read my pregame? :-)
hahaha Obviously not. Guilty as charged.

I do have a birthday party I had to prepare for. Did that work? ;-)

I will read it tonight!

Teague - just did too much there
Just a bad play.

But Teague has made some good ones, too.

Terrence Jones!
Strong move TJ!
good work TJ, we need you to be strong down low
Allright

We weathered that run UT put on us earlier. Gut check passed. We just gotta keep going with this level of intensity now. I like the last minute or two.

Jones is having a good game.

He has done a lot of great stuff. The fouls concern me, but if we can keep him in playing like this, I think we’ll be okay.

Martin has got to be pissd right now...

for his team making stupid mistakes and letting us stay in the game. They did not need 2 3 point shots from a big man non the same possession.

Any one else see what jones said to teague following the and-1?

“Give it to me every time!”

I love it, hopefully that signifies TJ is back baby lets go CATS!

Oh, he's back now.

He officially got there last game.

He's not 100% back in my book until he gets that thing off his fingers

He’s close though

Cats out rebounding UT in the 2nd half

by 4, per Tom Leach

Good Lord that is a quick whistle against Jones

and that is HUGE

4 on Jones....gotta get some Miller time!
That was a weak call
FWIW

Leach and Pratt both thought it was a correct call

They bailed us oyut there.
and that's why we need TJ
Movement! Yes!
That's better from MKG, eh?
Mans move there MKG
now get a stop and score!
Definitely a go big blue chant
Go Big Blue echos. Love that!
big rebound by Miller
Awesome pass from Davis
It's a two-man game now

AD to MKG

I don't think UT fans like our cheer ;-)

Keep it up BBN! Go Big Blue!

I heard that too.. its great

GO BIG BLUE GO BIG BLUE

Why doesn't Cal have more plays called

That are “get it to Kidd”. This kid can score

crap I hope MKG is okay

Man, he sure gets beat up in games

MKG says meh
Bless his little thumping heart! We have the lead!
Horrible defense there

horrible

Miller, we really needed that
Good look Miller, don't give up on it
yeah

but man we needed that

Oh DM.....
It's hard to sit down a bunch and stay consistent shooting.
Give Miller that shot again and he'll hit it

Sometimes they just don’t go in.

Miller has to make that shot.

More importantly, he has to continue to TAKE it.

A couple 3's wouldn't bother me at all
Good thing I've been working out lately

Gonna need a strong heart today.

I LOVE hearing Go Big Blue in somebody else gym!

that was awesome
+1 .... 25,000 seats and you can here on the TV .. awesome
This was the type of game expected..

Lots of excitement and frustration. Awesome chant – if that does not keep them going nothing will.

I had to ref a little on the out of bounds between my daughter and son in law. :-) Life is good.
eject anyone ??
Nah. Neither t'd up.
IThis is going to be a fight to the end...

not a single UT player in any foul trouble

Richardson has 4.
They said Richardson with 4
How many AD blocks so far?? V

Nt

Davis!

Great skill and toughness

And amazing concentration just to reel that pass in, let alone put it in.
AD, holeeee mackeral
How in the world did Davis make that play???
My money is on skill

Heart plays a role too :-)

Is Kenny Hall UT's secret weapon???
without TJ, we can't stop him

those 2 ticky-tack fouls on Jones were huge

That is absolutely an awful horrible unfair call
yeah bad call there
Come on guys, under 7! Show them you are messing around and kick some Butt!
You sound like my daughter right now!
NOT messing around! I hate posting on iPhone!
MKG, why????
Coming down the floor out of control.
the flip side of being an aggressive player
Hyper extension, yikes
Could have been worse MKG.
Ouch, we need his motor, I hope he;s OK, that knee looked extended
It looked scary to me
Great job Teague
now please make these
We are doing soo much better on the boards
MKG!!!!!!!!
Hah! I used the most exclamation points!

I win ;-)

Hah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not worried about MKG

3

I'm a bit worried about his left leg though
Me too....he may not fully feel damage for 24 hrs if he's hyper-extended it.

Could be a BRUTAL night for MKG. Hoping hoping hoping he’s ok!

3

Finally!

Hey - keeps the streak going.

And good time in the game for it.

Awesome shot.

Anthony Davis is really making his presence felt on the defensive glass right now.

MKG!!!! Again!!
Where would UK be without MKG?
In trouble
Olive him, just want him to stick around ski can love him some more!
I love... Damn iPhone
all of the above
smart decision by Jones to pass that back out
TJ is done
nothing upsets me more than a kid playing good and hard and his game gets cut short by poor officiating
Well that's 5 on TJ

man, 3 of them so questionable

Not that one, though.
2 or 3 were fouls

2 or 3 were not. Oh well, time to make lemonade

5 on Jones on another insane call.
I dunno

I thought he pushed him too

That call was correct.
not many have bounced our way today
not smart to commite the foul
crap call
It was correct.
wanna reconsider that after the replay?
JImmy Dykes thinks it is a bad call
not based on that replay
not this one though..atleast that's what I saw, TJ shud've been more careful.

He was walking on thin ice then.

It's Davis' fault

He hustled too hard to save the ball. ;)

I saw that too
That can happen in broken plays, put TJ out of position and trying too hard
Now..who in place of TJ?
Like I asaid earlier...Miller gota step up!
Miller at the 4
So does Eloy have to play now?

that’s who I’d want

Still so sure that's a foul Glenn?

no way did TJ foul there, despite Maymon falling over

Absolutely positive.

Just because they missed the one on Jones does not negate the fact Jones pushed him out of bounds.

he didn't though

Jones’ forearm was not even on Maymon when he started falling over

You missed the other angle.

Trust me, it was a good call.

nope

TJ had a hand out because he got fouled. TJ’s contact was completely incidental

I saw no push on the replay. None whatsoever.
Bad angle.

It was a foul

I admire your perseverance!

even if I don’t agree with your call

There is no doubt it was.

Disagreement notwithstanding. :-)

I love ya glenn, but I know you saw the hook by maybin
No.

They did miss that call, but Jones clearly fouled him.

I love ya glenn, but I know you saw the hook by maybin
Bad call? These refs?

Say it isn’t so. :-0

Miller with a big steal
The offensive foul BS is soo damn old, that's ridiculous
Teague trying ot do too much again!
bad call again
THAT was a bad call.

No doubt.

It is very apparent

why the road team has such difficulty winnig anywhere.
All one need do is watch the officiating.
Used to call them “homers”.
Don’t know the correct description these days.

lamb was fould 3 time trying to get open
Must. Make. Free. Throws
Refs are not going to let Teague drive
yep the refs are consciously holding UK back
If you can't hit your threes, hit those FTs
Just WIN!!!!!!!
plus the national debt !!!!
UT held scoreless for 5+ minutes
some luck there with them missing open shots and a dunk

But mostly good defense by UK.

UT Hall traveling like crazy in the post
Miller or Lamb in the corner for 3 out of timeout!
Random fashion note: Coach Antigua's new glasses are styling!
Good TO

They were gonna put up an ugly shot otherwise

What the hell kind of dunk was that by UT???
a missed one ;-)
launched form a sling shot??
Davis gets the craziest shots to go down!!

my goodness

Husband just said the same thing!
fouled on the shot too

No call.

good no call, IMO

not sure it would have gone the other way though

Davis was whistled in the 1st half for far less contact

Uniformity is all I expect

How did AD get that to go down?
absolutely stellar body control and awareness. Thats how
The unblockable shot.

That couldn’t have been blocked by the Budweiser blimp.

I have no idea how he navigated that one in

Real soft touch

from his guard experience??
UT fans fleeing the building?

Wimps

Wow, huge shot from McBee there

huge

UT is not going quietly
much to my consternation
Tough to guard a fadeaway three.

Wow, what a tough shot.

yep

Can’t blame Lamb, he was there but was not about to foul

37 secs of intensity
I LOVE MY TEAM or should I say OUR team!!!!

But I still don’t like one and dones! I want to love my team a few years!!!

I totally agree
"violent cut" ... we almost made the whole game without one of those
We'll take Lamb on the line
good option for sure
Hard to believe as it is fouls are currently at 19 for each team

20 for UT now

We gotten all the bounces and loose balls lately
UK is the top FT shooting team in SEC????

Yikes

They have greatly improved
Lamb, bring this one homw
good grief

It’s Indiana all over again

Lamb is not as good at crunch time

it seems

Wow - I thought it was over, but I guess I got happy too early.
So did our guys
Gotta hit the D#MN free throws
A bad three JD? Really?
Darn!

Not going quietly at all

Will they foul?
if they dont get a steal within 10 seconds they almost have to
Jeez.

Tired players. I guess. WE have got to make the damn free throws.

Guess we will have to sweat this out after all
dont think millers to blame there, UT was 5 feet behind the line.
People at bar staring at me!
give em the bird lol
No Angry Birds! Just ugly looks!
They don't have to foul right away

we gotta make sure we can handle the press

DM messed up there
I don't think so

Lamb and Teague didn’t get open, what else was he supposed to do?

Teague was open and Dm passed it up
Wasn't Teague open?
Teague was open.
It is defintely not Miller time now

maybe some weak Miller lite

Yes, two DM mess ups in last two possessions
Yep.

That was a freshman move.

No time outs left
this game is ours to win or lose
I thought I'd die when he picked up his dribble.
Who thinks they called a foul once they saw that pass in the air?
Please make them both
Now that's how to do it DM

love the pass under the basket

Great FT!

Miler is a good FT shooter
Sr on the road, IT IS MILLER TIME FOR ALL YOU HATERS
2 big FTs!

At least 1 guy can hit them at the end of games

He's the guy want at the stripe
MKG gotta make one of these hopefully
Good win, UK needs to work out their offense
It wouldn't looks os bad without all the offensive fouls
I think they met one of the most physical tough minded teams in the country today

Not many others will present anything near this type of problem. We’re fine.

They haven't looked particularly good offensively for awhile IMO
That was a grinder.

Good experience for the boys

win is a win

prepares us well for tournament time

that's what I think .... these grinding wins are a good investment for March
We out-tough'd 'em, boys and girls!

Great win.

We out-tough'd 'em

My new favorite saying.

a "tru" statement
wowww. that was close
My game ball to MKG
Shared. Davis and MKG
I would not argue with that
I think I agree
me too.

and a huge kiss for Darius for making those last free throws. Mwwaaaah!

Two kisses, one for each!
Let's kiss them all. I'm so happy.
I say it goes to the Brow.

When we needed big rebounds, AD got it. When we needed a block, AD got it. Played nearly flawless all day. Great game.

Agreed

When we were coming back from that run UT put on us early in the 2nd, AD started making things happen. Boards and points, he quit trying to reject everything and just played.

his game truly rocks.

and his demeanor. Yeah, it kicks so much ass. I love.

Sure but

MKG had 12 boards and 3 steals. And hit that huge 3.

a very good experience. Bodes well for future
also a good grow up game for the big picture
Whew!!!! I can leave the country a very happy girl! GO CATS!!!!!
that certainly helps
Have fun and be careful wherever your travels take you.

and Go Big Blue!

Who would have picked the Cats

if I told you Miller and Lamb would combine for 8 points?

and TJ would foul out with several minutes remaining.
Now that would've changed my expectations
I will pick the cats regardless of the circumstances. Too much offense. 6 players in double digits avg. Thats awesome
I would've. We still have MKG, AD and TJ. This team is deeeeep.
+ regardless of our O

We have the best “D” in the land. (I don’t know if we have stats to prove that, but I’ll take this team over anyone else in the country)

hmmm,

actually not deep in the traditional sense, just incredibly talented all the way down our short bench would be more appropriate I would say.

I agree. That's what I meant.
UNC vs Florida State is going to be interesting..FSU seems to be draining 3's
choking because they had to wait 20 minutes to start because UK was playing ... Har Har
Relax ... Finally

Can’t wait to watch again.

I tape it too

If I loss, I likely delete.

We have already won as many on the road in the SEC as we did all of last year
WE.WILL.NOT.LOSE.A.GAME.IN.THE.S.E.C.
That's bold

Vandy, Florida, and Miss. ST. will be tough places to play

And More Talented
Thats a little too much to ask from a young team I think.

One of these days we will lay an egg. Not looking forward to it, but I would wager large sums that it will happen. (It will be a good learning experience also, as they all are).

I agree its bold, but I think its achievable.

something about this team, MKG maybe, just absolutely will not accept a loss. This team has got to have more heart than any other in the country and I think it stems from MKG and the Brow.

Big, big hearts, no doubt
MKG's refuse to lose attitude

rubs off on the rest of the team

Only if our PG play improves

Teague was barely okay today. We need him to become top notch, then this team will be very difficult to match. Also we need the vintage TJ EVERY game.

Is that you Chane?
wins like the last 2

will us really tuff come tourney time

The UK birthday fun was in a little danger,

But … We out-tough’d ’em. Gotta run gang.

a birthday?

Hope it’s a great one, doll! Enjoy!

Youngest grandson at a bouncy house. Kids everywhere. A win always helps!
plus a valium lol
And a boubon! Have fun!
the bouncy house

is actually a pretty good deal.

See, you just put the kids inside and go about your business. We have rented for kids birthday parties as well. GREAT idea.

70" big screen for more games I guess will help.
Shout out to Fridays DFW bartender.....

He kept the boubon coming and changed the channel from TX-MO to KY-TN. Now that is customer service! He was tipped well.

Nothing like a good bartender
so,

I’ve been sooo good and haven’t had a bourbon all year : ) and then when Terrance fouled out I just couldn’t help it and poured myself one.

Lesson to be learned here: you and I MUST drink bourbon is tight-game situations. Deal?

I'll dring to that.
Dring? Honestly, I haven't touched a drop.
thats the problem lol
Deal.

Was stone cold sober for the entire Auburn game and the first half today. MISTAKE.

Plan to hit the store and reload for the Arkansas game.

see, theres good people everywhere
I would gladly agree but I'm heading to a non-drinking country. Don't get it twisted, they drink, in private but the military certainly isn't allowed to.
Be careful over there
Absolutely, thanks!
And just when you need it the most.
Very good FT shooting

Those windsprints are working.

Could've used the front end of Lamb's one and one though.
He did not have a good game overall
Had a big defensive play towards the end.
I'm actually enjoying the UNC vs FSU game. It's very fast and looks to be a good road game for UNC.
UNC hasn't played a road game in 42 days. They will struggle.
Being a serious FF contender, I want to see how they play.

Will be helpful when we meet them in FF. :)

Great win

I don’t want to get too excited, but there was a lot of growth in that game. Play defense, block out, scrap and you can still win in a tough arena when shots aren’t falling. Loved it absolutely loved it.

Teague showed me some real good stuff today: taking care of the ball and running the O.

I actually would support him for the game ball. Two months ago those horrible charge block calls in each half would haven taken him out of the game. Today he stuck with it. That is growth.

One last point, did anyone notice the emotion out of Miller after a foul in the second half? When a guy who never reacts to officials reacts, that tells you all you need to know about the officiating. Which I am fine with btw. Deal with it and fight through it. It is a journey not an event.

Oh, Go Broncos. Go Tebow!

oh hell,

get excited!! You can always stress yourself out before the next game. Live a little! ; )

I'm definately excited!!!!!
I felt

that was a bad call against DM

that one was, I agree.

But, I have noticed that he does push off on occasion. I am the only one who thinks this? It isn’t malicious or anything and it may be just habit, but he does sometimes push off in order to try and put some distance between him and his man and sometimes he gets called on it.

Yep, he's the only one in college basketball that does that. ;)
that's it.

I’m coming to get you, wineman!! : )

Promises, promises.
Standard Tactic On Offense

And always has been — at least for the 60 years I can vouch for.

Yep.

It’s a foul, though. The officials are really adept at looking for the little shove in the back.

Not so adept at the hook around the waist, apparently. :-(

no, I agree.

I guess that wasn’t made apparent in my comment above, but yes, I agree, it is a foul.

If it has become habit, and seeing as how Miller is a senior I’m not super optimistic about it changing at this point, but yes, he definitely needs to back off a bit. Or, at least see how tight the officials are calling the particular game and then go about his business.

I noticed that immediately cause I was focused on DM

His player left him and turned to the basket to go for a rebound, when the rebound sailed over his head and to DM they called a push off. Darius didn’t touch the guy. In the end, the number of fouls were about even, but it sure seems most fouls called in our “favor” interrupted something good that was happening for us, so just counting fouls means nothing. I might have to watch this one again and do a better job watching the officiating. It was bad.

Real bad

but that’s how it works

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