Basketball: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Georgia Bulldogs -- Open GameThread
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I'm about to fall asleep waiting for this to start ...
but I’d still punch Mark Fox right in the face if I had the chance right now.
Let the team take care of that one for you
It’s been a while since Vandy really blasted Georgia, but I’ve got a good feeling about today’s game.
And a big win would be nice, because the next six games are all really tough.
Who's gonna have a day for the 'Dores?
I’m feelin Lance having a big day on the boards
6-0 Georgia on ESPN3
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Skynet is not allowed space? a Charge?!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:06 PM EST reply actions
This would be a good time for Fes to have a breakout game
Georgia has nobody that can match-up with him size-wise – height or weight.
Flamethrower for JJ!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions
Perhaps the team like me
Forgot the game started at 4.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
JJ makes all 3 from the line
Vandy’s first lead at 10-9.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions
The injury obviously set him back
But yeah, I think he’s had a hard time getting his aggressiveness back on top of everything.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
the Skynet Sky-hook?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
And now ESPN3 has turned into Colonial League scores
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 4:21 PM EST reply actions
Well here in DC
Random channel that was going to have Alabama-MSU just turned to us…so that’s nice.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
And now after some weird technical difficulties
It switches to Alabama-MSU.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Taylor for 3!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:26 PM EST reply actions
nice block by Taylor, but Georgia up 19-17
Thank goodness for the shot clock or else UGA would keep this game in single digits
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:29 PM EST reply actions
nice drive for the and 1 by Tinsley
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:32 PM EST reply actions
Tins with the and-1 through a snowstorm!
Or maybe my espn3 just got real shitty for a minute there.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 4:32 PM EST reply actions
Tins to the rim
And 1…balla.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
what he said
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Flamethrower
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions
That's got to drive a coach nuts
How do you ever let him that open. Give up the dunk. That’s just two points.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Bringin' the noise
And the funk.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
draw that play again?
bad pass inside so you fire it back outside while off-balance and nail a 3 by UGA. Come on . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions
DJP
Excellent play by DJP switching off on screen to get inside position for the rebound and draw the over-the-back foul after the miss.
I think the announcers are a bit sanguine about our prospects
particularly when we’re struggling against a lousy Georgia team.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions
We've had many more drives to the basket recently
We’re getting real inside play, which we had about zero of early in the season.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 4:44 PM EST reply actions
Had a UNC fan sitting on my couch.
She asked about why the benches were on the end while they were discussing it on tv. If I were drinking, that would have been a finish your drink moment.
What is going on with the fouls here...
Lots of off-the-ball fouls in a short period.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions
JT nearly airballed that FT . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 PM EST reply actions
makes up for it with a great strong move to the basket and draws the foul . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Last shot situation.
Let’s see how this goes.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 4:50 PM EST reply actions
not well . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else scared about UT?
One big game may be a fluke. Two is worrying because Kentucky appears to be for real.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions
Well, I'm always worried because they're a rival
But yeah, that was the worst possible result. If they upset UK or get blown out, hooray. Losing close? Boo.
Getting Stokes was huge for them
They were very thin in the frontcourt before his arrival. Now they look a little more balanced. I think they would be a tournament team if it wasn’t for their early season failures.
by KC Commodore on Jan 14, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Box Score Stats
Eerily similar for FG’s, 3P’s, Reb’s, TO’s, AST’s, Blocks…..big difference in free throws.
Northwestern takes down Michigan State....
Good for them. They’re in great position to make their first-ever Tournament appearance.
nice drive by Lance
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
Tins beats the shot clock! but please guard caldwell-pope at some point . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:16 PM EST reply actions
Who is on Caldwell-Pope? (My kinsperson)
Should be Taylor, right? Looks like Brad can’t keep up with him.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 14, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions
Yeah...time for a switch
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Oh yay, it's the Rotnei Clarke rule
Any guard with an unspellable name (Kentavious?) will score 400,000 from 3.
Small freshmen should not be able to score against JT like this
He’s a good defender, but people score way too much on him for him to be the all world shut down defender he is reputed to be.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions
He’s too aggressive about helping, so he’s often out of position. He needs to quit it. He generally guards their best scorer, so the people he breaks away to help against are not as dangerous as the people he leaves.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Shocked Steve wasn't called for a foul on that inbound.
I mean, the guy fell down within 4 feet of him, isn’t that the Stevie Special from the officials?
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 14, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions
Parker!!!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions
extra rest ahead of the under 12 minute media timeout?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
JT attacking the basket was working earlier...
let’s get back to that.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 14, 2012 5:23 PM EST reply actions
And one from Odom!
Man, does he look awkward when he runs the court.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 5:25 PM EST reply actions
Odom!!!!
Johnson with the takeaway . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions
Rodom with an and...well, an and nothing
Missed the FT.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Is williams allowed to both walk and stay in the lane for 5 seconds?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:27 PM EST reply actions
Yes.
He’s also allowed a non-foul to be called a foul on a shot after doing both of the above, apparently.
just checking.
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
Odom flamethrower!!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:30 PM EST reply actions
a 53-47 lead at 9:14 left in the game with JJ 2-10 from the field . . .
Taylor with 13
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:33 PM EST reply actions
skip in the matrix
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
They've hit more than their fair share of 26 footers today
Down to 1…
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Ah, yeah. True.
I’m always a bit iffy on that kind of call. Especially when the officiating has been this bad.
by doresandhogs on Jan 14, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
flamethrower!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:36 PM EST reply actions
Now they get a bench warning
The announcers have yet to acknowledge that in fact no one pushed the guy out of bounds even though they showed an obvious replay.
Lance running into Steve
Oof…
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
almost as circus-like as those that USC hit in Columbia last year IIRC
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Something is off today for the guys.
But if we are still in a great position to win.
Time for some Memorial Magic!
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions
LG with the rejection!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:42 PM EST reply actions
and the monster dunk!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
LG
Life’s good!
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
1 for 2, but Fes with the rebound
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
JT 1 for 2, Fes 2 for 2 on the trip . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:48 PM EST reply actions
Festus is inspiring more confidence from the line than JT
Never saw that coming.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions
the Mayans did . . . it is 2012
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Fes 1 for 2 from the line
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:52 PM EST reply actions
have to think a 100% Ezeli dunks that . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
LG with the offensive rebound and the score on the FT rebound!!!
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
Half Full/Half Empty
Nice to see Festus making a difference. He needs to slam those home, though.
I can’t wail till he’s back fully.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
Goulbourne/Djuricic just went to war underneath there
Could have been fouls either way. Glad the refs let them play.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 14, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions
UGA with only one time out left . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions
blow the whistle!!!!!
I thought they were going to let hack on JT go . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:57 PM EST reply actions
It's the whistles
They stood around and waited for Taylor’s shot to miss before calling that last foul.
all seem late to me.
scoreboard watching?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
that was ugly
lucky they missed the layup
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:00 PM EST reply actions
I appreciate that Lance didn't give up when he stripped.
Instead, he grabbed the rebound and got a player to foul out. Strong.
WTF?
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:01 PM EST reply actions
Taylor gets called after he was wrapped around the waist.
I’m about to turn these announcers off. They’re aggravating me.
Booker is an alum, he should know better . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
As I just said on twitter
BB takes his attempt at neutrality so far it often comes off as though he is cheering for the other team
need a defensive stop here
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:03 PM EST reply actions
you are assuming they can read . . .
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
Dodging bullets
UGA jacking 3’s they don’t need and then almost hitting them. Yeesh.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
better 3-point line defense
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:08 PM EST reply actions
"The fans wanted an intentional foul, but he was trying to stop the clock"
Wouldn’t that be the definition of an intentional foul? (I know, I know, let it go.)
He hugged him then held on for like an additional four seconds.
It was very odd. And very intentional.
not that there's anything wrong with that
"The polls are nice, but those really aren't lofty expectations. If you consider yourself the No. 4 or No. 5 team in the country, you are basically succumbing to second place."--Tim Corbin, 02/18/2011
by Stress Fracture on Jan 14, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
9-9 from the line
Everyone else (except DJP) was terrible from the line. We need to make those free throws to win such a game against a quality opponent.
This is going to be the opposite of Tuesday
The final margin will look much better than the game actually was.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
This team has grown
In December, the T on JT probably would have sunk them. This was a bad game, but it’s a decent sign that they knew they were off but found a way to win.
by Andrew D. Smith on Jan 14, 2012 6:09 PM EST reply actions
CONQUER
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
No...nobody?
AND PREVAIL!!!
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
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