Basketball: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders -- Open GameThread
by KingJamesIV on Jan 28, 2012 12:20 PM EST
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PrintMiddle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders at Vanderbilt Commodores, Jan 28, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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Pretty sparse with ten minutes to tip. The Belle Meade section might have larger numbers right now. Hope the students show. We need a solid crowd.
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by KingJamesIV on Jan 28, 2012 1:50 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Doredarling!
As the firstrow link isn’t currently working (though it might not start until the game starts, since it isn’t actually a televised game), I need your magic memphis station link (which one of these days I will actually bookmark).
keep me posted y'all
no vid or aud for me
by BrianSWard on Jan 28, 2012 2:07 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Link #3 on First Row is working for me
Tins keeps the streak alive.
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I had problems with KWAM too, but figured it was just my PC
1370 AM Chattanooga is working though: http://tunein.com/radio/Fox-Sports-Radio-AM-1370-s28203/
Firstrow link is up and working
Is this game on any channel in Nashville?
No, and it's a travesty
A million TV stations on cable and satellite, and no one bothers.
Meanwhile 8-12 UNC-Wilmington vs. 0-22 Towson is on ESPN3.
That's nuts
Thanks, I was wasting a little time trying random stations hoping there was an error with the channel guide.
Fes comes out after FTs, heads to the locker room.
Uh oh.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:11 PM EST reply actions
Fez to the locker room
Gulp…
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And back to back 3's put the Raiders on top
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MTSU is running well
Lots of fast break points.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions
That crowd sounds like we're playing in Murfreesboro.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions
Memorial maniacs
Aren’t very jazzed today. MTSU fans in the upper decks came ready
by WarDores on Jan 28, 2012 2:15 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If you had envisioned a start worse than this
Well…I don’t believe you.
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3-14 shooting....
At least it’s only a 3-point game
by KC Commodore on Jan 28, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
True
But Fes hurt a bit, Jenkins started 0-3 (just hit), Taylor bricking layups, and MTSU shooting 60%
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Fes needs one touch every possession.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions
Good to see Fes hitting FTs
6-6 to start the game.
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And just when we got close
A 3 and a good move in the delayed break has them up 6.
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66% for MTSU???
Come on guys. Just pretend they are bottom half SEC team.
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MTSU's strength is scoring inside the arc (55% for the season)
They only shoot 28% from 3. If they keep hitting those, we’ll be in trouble. At least the fouls are piling up for them. We absolutely need to hit our free throws in this game if they keep shooting like this.
vandy needs to stick to the drives
MTSU can’t handle Vandy at the rim. Exploit that until it opens up the three-point shooting.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions
Gets mismatch
/pulls up with bad 15-footer.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Or drain open 3's
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Haha, I know.
The combo of jumbotron and radio has made this far superior to any ESPN3 offering.
Except for the lack of score graphics.
by doresandhogs on Jan 28, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Last time we got within one MTSU responded with a 5-0 run
Let’s see how this goes.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:39 PM EST reply actions
They get a bucket
We throw some flames.
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Firstrow Sports is working
If you are still looking for it: http://www.firstrow.tv/watch/104649/1/watch-middle-tennessee-vs-vanderbilt.html
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Almost as cool
as the alley-oop one from last year.
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The One Handed JT Jam?
Epic even in the greatest of all possible worlds.
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Festus playing well
I’m more excited about the 7-7 from the line.
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Mr. C's animated clapping has always bugged me
Both with the improper clapping (wouldn’t make noise like that) and the general impossibility of that wrist movement.
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Brad Fadeaway...
…let’s not get cocky.
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The tinsley fallaway
As long as it doesn’t happen with 5 seconds remaining in the game, it’s awesome.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions
How does a guard shoot 52% from the FT line?
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions
That didn't look like a 52% stroke
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The lead.
Against a team shooting 64%? Nice.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
Refs
I just tuned in…have they been calling it this tight all game?
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Is it just me
or does Kedren look a lot like Jermaine Beal?
Kedren is an amalgam ...
of Jermaine Beal and Shan Foster. It’s kinda weird. His game is a lot like Sophomore year Beal, though … if he develops his outside shot as well as Beal did, he’ll be an absolute force in two years.
by BrianSWard on Jan 28, 2012 3:06 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
What an awesome fake by Jenkins
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Jenkins: "Sniff, sniff. Is that a zone I smell?"
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
espeicially considering how we started
a nice recovery by the team in the last part of that half.
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How we have the lead
I’ll never guess. Got to hand it to the guys for keeping up the fight.
by WarDores on Jan 28, 2012 3:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
With how they were shooting
I’ll take a 5 point lead at the half.
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They're due for a regression
5-8 from three from a team without many 3pt threats.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Started well, ended well
Sucked a lot in the middle. I wonder if our defense will show up at any point today.
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MTSU: 5-7 on 3s. 61% shooting.
Down by 5. WOW.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
WOBBLY CAMERA
VandyMedia invest in some damn steadycam rigs, please.
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That would require work
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We're playing well in every facet of the game....
Except defense. 7 offensive rebounds, 12-13 FT shooting, 2 turnovers. Gotta give credit to MTSU, though. They’re shooting at an abnormally high rate, especially from behind the arc.
We're still outrebounding them 16-13 overall.
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Truth. Just trying to find something somewhat positive.
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I'm only listening.
Is the D really that bad? I got the feeling MTSU was hitting a lot of contested shots. But it is surprising to give up so many first half points. We’ve held 4 of the 6 SEC teams we’ve played to less than 20 in the first.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
holy shit, it's even worse on the replay
that’s absurd
by Aaron Novick on Jan 28, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
At least they have another possession
That was ridiculous.
by KC Commodore on Jan 28, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Aaaaand they miss
They need to consider reviewing possible goaltends.
by KC Commodore on Jan 28, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
OMG Chick Fil A Cow!!!
I might be in northern withdrawals.
In Panama
My mouth is watering.
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We don't have it in Wisconsin either
It’s a damn travesty.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
One of my friends up here
had it handed to him at the gate as he got off the plane in ATL for break.
Also, before I could read it
The falling cows animation made the text look like “Chick-Fil-A OF REVENGE” before I saw it was “Rivergate”
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Anyone think LSU takes down UK today?
UK has been a little sketchy on the road this season, and LSU will be the best team they’ve faced on the road in the SEC thus far. I can definitely see it happening.
I don't see it.
LSU is average. KY is playing with too much confidence and they can win in too many ways. They can win ugly on the road. I think they’re biggest test will be Feb. 11 and then at Florida.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you Marquette.
Came back from 18 down to boost our resume.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
Fes misses a FT
Oh noes!
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LG!
Life’s good!
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LANCE PUT BACK ONE HAND JAM
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I imagine this as a slightly maniacal laugh, and it works.
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by ojwolfe on Jan 28, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wanna see! I wanna see! Was it amazing?
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
It was out of absolutely nowhere, and it was amazing.
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it was a JT-level slam
except probably better
by Aaron Novick on Jan 28, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Better be an ESPN Top-10 play.
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I'll wait for YouTube.
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That was some beautiful mid-air control
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These refs are pretty inconsistent
on both sides.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 3:31 PM EST reply actions
Crap...
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Fisher keeps saying how efficient MTSU is
Everybody looks efficient when they hit 60%+ of their shots…
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Listening on the radio.
Getting sick of very time MTSU has possession and Fisher says, “…for three,” it is followed by, “It’s good.” I mean, can this be sustained?
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
God, Jeff
What happened to his FT shooting?
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Taylor missing the front end of his FTs
is becoming a trend. Always short-arming it.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 3:40 PM EST reply actions
Is this a 1st round tourney game?
Could be a good chance for our guys to face their demons. Beat a very good team from an inferior conference. Important psychological game for later.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
I thought the same thing
The feel of the game has been a lot like those games, too.
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No matter who they are playing
This is a good test for them… How to win when you don’t blow the game out in the first half (see UGA, Miami).
I just hope they get an at-large if they trip up in the Sun Belt Tournament.
It’d be a shame if they stayed home while the SWAC still gets a team in. (Seriously guys, it’s January 28 and you don’t have a team with a winning record yet? Drop to Division II already.)
Three Point
We never learn. When you sit back and throw up 20 three point shots it is never going to be good unless you are red hot. We should have learned that against Miss St but apparently haven’t.
we rely on it so much now
It’s part of the team’s identity. It sucks cause it’s one of those you’re either hot or you’re not and when you’re not, you need to have a Plan B. Which we don’t really have.
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just 13 from Lance and Brad
It’s all Big 3 today.
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Good lord
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Some tough drives by him
I like it.
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Get a stop
Please?
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Left Right Bitches
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It's one of my favorite quirks about Tim Thompson.
Joe is much better about pronouncing it correctly.
Up 2 with 4 mins to play
One hell of a game so far.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions
Middle has played a hell of a game
They’re a tournament team, for sure.
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Kickig
Is illegal, with the penalty assessed on the clock. Time, boundaries, fouling, traveling, double dribbling, goaltending, and kicking are pretty much the only rules. Penalized with points, opportunities for points, or possession change. Kicking usually happens at the fault of the defense, so penalty assessed by theclock.
Go, Tigers!
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Way to go, Pringles
Tough race against Tide and…whatever.
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He's gotten so much better at that
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HOW. ABOUT. A. FOUL.
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Eh.
Lame foul. But if the whistle doesn’t blow, MTSU gets an easy layup.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 28, 2012 4:03 PM EST reply actions
Please win this in regulation.
I admit I’ve got an NAIA double-header I’m about to go watch.
But I think we’ve seen enough OT losses games (GAMES, I SAID) this year.
LANCE
GREAT STEAL!
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So...what just happened?
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CONQUER AND PREVAIL
"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 28, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Great win!
This will be a solid confidence builder for the tourney. Beat a very good team from a non-major conference who was shooting lights out. Stepped up in crunch time.
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Yes
“a very good team from a non-major conference who was shooting lights out.”
That is the definition of the kind of team we’ve lost to in the 1st round of the NCAA’s the last 3 times. We responded very, very well. Loved the energy of defense in the 2nd half, especially at the end of the game.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 28, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Nice work
From six and a half minutes left and down by 3, we outscore them 19-9. We made 5 layups, 9-10 free throws, 0-0 from three. Good basketball from both teams.
Whew!
That had a first-round Tourney feel to it…and we got the W. Really, really huge. I thought we played a really good game, and so did MTSU.
Exercise the demons!
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 28, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions
Also
We had a great game in a couple of areas we have struggled in a bit:
1. Free Throws
2. Offensive Turnovers
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 28, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Festus
Not a great day for rebounding, but awesome day offensively. Their only defense was to foul him and he made his free throws.
Shows me...
That he’s got the confidence back in that knee. Going up strong like the good ole days.
by WarDores on Jan 28, 2012 4:41 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Quote of the game
A MTSU fan was sitting in front of me and I happened to snipe a txt he was sending. The text read “Memorial Magic is equivalent to Memorial Referee’s”. After a made basket and an and 1 I muttered “Thats some Memorial magic right there”. He left at the next TV timeout and was never seen again.
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