Basketball: Vanderbilt Commodores at Arkansas Razorbacks -- Open GameThread
by KingJamesIV on Jan 31, 2012 7:00 PM EST
in Vanderbilt Commodores Basketball
Email
PrintVanderbilt Commodores at Arkansas Razorbacks, Jan 31, 2012 9:00 PM EST
|
16-5 (5-1) |
January 31, 2012 |
|
Post your pregame, in-game, and post-game comments and thoughts below. STAT-KING!
403 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Superstion??
Given that the last five times I have clicked on a Vanderbilt related poll we have lost (3 basketball, 2 football) I have decided to never click one again.
Superstitious nonsense, or doing everything it takes for my team to win? [Discuss]
Well I'm rolling the dice
I am actually at home and in front of a computer for once. If we are getting run out of the gym at halftime I reserve the right to throw the breaker on the entire house and drive into the mountains somewhere.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Go 'dores
I am currently taking a break from drinking, so I hope Sanchez doesn’t go off for 20 again, or I my skull may pop right off my shoulders tonight.
by Thespanishcommodore on Jan 31, 2012 7:21 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Kikko Haydar vs. Devonta Abron
As a general rule of thumb, we tend to allow some guy with an impossible to pronounce on the first try name go off for way too many points on us. See, Rotnei Clark. Wonder which of these two it is going to be.
Brandon Paul
scored 43 points in a game this season. Illinois has 37 tonight.
How'd they ever hold it to 25
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Festus
In the game preview Gottlieb came out and said Festus wasnt a great center. Does he realize were a completely different team with Festus on the floor
Did he define what a greatt center was?
He’s one of the best in college today. He’s not playing as well as he did a year ago, but may get back there. and as stated, he sure changes the complexion of the game when he’s in there.
the last couple games
I’d say he’s been playing at the same level as last year.
by Aaron Novick on Jan 31, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Defensively, I'd agree
he’s still not quite there offensively, IMO. But he’s gotten a lot closer, no doubt.
Definition of poor timing
3 minutes to tip off and who calls me? Alumni office looking to raise money. GET IT TOGETHER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, IT’S GAME NIGHT
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
I swear, if we really HAD gone to the Big Ten when that rumor was floated a couple years ago
We would tear through that league like a tractor trailer hitting a rooster. This is rigotdangdiculous.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Good lord this is bad.
Neither team wants this one.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST reply actions
MY GOD THIS IS LIKE WATCHING TWO CRABS TRY TO SCREW A BEACH BALL GET IT OVER WITH ALREADY YOU SUCK
(phew)
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
(waits for Memphis paper to misconstrue raveout)
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Illinois will find a way to blow this one point lead.
Or not.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST reply actions
He's short-arming free throws?
He’s over-usingthe spin move?
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Oh for crying out loud.
That might have been the worst 14 minutes of 3 minutes of basketball I’ve ever seen.
That was a B1G way to end a game
Tie up with 85 total points in the game. I’d kill myself if I was an Illini fan.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST reply actions
We now go to Vandy-Arkansas where the score is already higher than in this game
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Interesting that Fes didnt challenge the layup
just let the guy go by. Maybe he was trying to stay out of foul trouble
Way things have gone this year
that might have been the smart move.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Gonna be a long one.
314th in offensive steal % versus 14th in defensive steal % = zillions of TOs.
Go Harder.
It happens.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
gonna need to rebound here
can’t let them pull it down and run…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Somebody went to sleep there
JJ23 = Marine sniper.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Zone looks good against these guys
Let them shoot, see how it goes.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Those out of bounds lines are THICK
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
[Arkansas literacy joke]
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I could live with a nice game of Can You Top This with JJ and JT
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Press
Why do we run back from halfcourt, straight to the corner?
by Bob_Loblaw_Law_Blog on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions
Stallings has is Kentucky tie on
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 PM EST reply actions
HOW did they get two rebounds on that possession?
Thank goodness JT was able to poke out the last one.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Seriously Dykes?
Who called JT 1-dimensional? No one. Yet you’ve said it twice, attributing it to mythical person.
Clearly, you've not watched many JD broadcasts this season
He has his bullet points, and he sticks with them. Drive the nail, jam the ham, kick the stick, elevation consistency, JT is one dimensional.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
I was going with Minotaur
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Kedren/Kendren sighting
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions
That's bad hustle
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions
Too many bites at the apple for the Hogs
And why the bloody hell is Fes trying the spin move inside?
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Arkansas is running and gunning
We can’t rebound for shit and we’re making poor decisions with the ball.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Tinsley is good for about four stupid plays per game at awful moments
That was one of them.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions
Festus
Would average 20ppg if he could develop ONE SINGLE FREAKING MOVE with his left hand. It’s infuriating watching him go through hell and high water to get to his right each and every time.
Fes needs to go strong and stop screwing around
no one can take him in the post. Stop dribbling and waiting. Take it to the hole!
I'll take it
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Wow, nice play from Rodom.
A great finish from Fes too.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions
NICELY done.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
See what happens when we secure defensive rebounds and don't stupidly turn the ball over?
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions
Shannon Spake still loves sweater sets
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:37 PM EST reply actions
Hooray, point guard stuck in a 3/4 court trap!
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST reply actions
And derp.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
He shot that from...somewhere else in Arkansas
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Looks good
I like OGKF against the press, so far.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Jimmy Dykes paraphrased:
“It is impossible for Vanderbilt to score when the crowd is cheering. Fact.”
I'm thinking,
no shit. Crowd is rocking when the ’Backs are kicking butt. The crowd is the dependent variable, not independent variable.
They're playing run and jump
Not surprising, since you sort of need a good ball handler to break that type of press
Go Harder.
holy crap
A Kyle fuller sighting
by Thespanishcommodore on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Dykes
Butchering the cause-effect relationship between crowd noise and Arkansas prosperity.
Contributions from KJ, OGKF, RodO, Steve
It’s as if CKS’s entire game plan was: see, “See, we have depth!”
Or it's opposite day.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Fuller played some great D out of the TO
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions
The big three...along with Odom and Fuller
I didn’t see that one coming…but it’s working.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Dykes mischaracterizes the circumstances of Fes's suspension
Yet still makes good argument that the suspension was not proportional.
Bigger news
If Dykes had correctly characterized the circumstances.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Kentucky fans are FURIOUS
re: Enes Kanter
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Blind hog, nut
Timely dig is timely.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
I gotta say, I like what OGKF is giving us out there...
Good hustle for the rebound, even if it got away. Love to see him get better and get more time this year…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
His D has been excellent
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
His D
and his ball handle. Not a single TO and he weaved through the press several times. He’s looked good.
Happy to see it.
He’s having a tough year, to all accounts – be good if this could be the start of a turnaround for him.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Shown a good sense of when to push and when to settle down
Pushed it to get the 3 for JJ, yet other times let the air out of things when there was no easy basket to push for.
Kedren releasedd that ball while it was still behind his head
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Yeah he kinda does that.
Reminds of Shan a little. Except for the going through the hoop part.
Lots of chances to extend the lead at the end of the half there.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Stop the ball
Have to stop the dribble in the last seconds. Too easy.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Could be worse.
At least we’re not giving up double-digit runs to close the half.
Honestly, maybe I’m still remembering the old Razorbacks or I’m just in the tank for Mike Anderson, but I’m thrilled to be up by 2 at the half in the Hog Pen, especially as slop-and-slapdash as we’ve played. If we can just tighten up, this game is there for the taking.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Arkansas has won 9 of the last 12 in the series
Which is a little surprising. But given that, any lead is a good lead.
I certainly feel good going into the half
I want Arky to be good, but they have no offensive identity. Vandy should be alright.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions
The end of the half made me think about next year
If we make the NIT CKS deserves a lifetime contract
Be just my luck
Cal will make it to the Rose Bowl, Vandy to the Sugar Bowl, the wife and I will have knock-down-drag-out fights over separate flights and tickets, and then on Dec 21 it’s all done anyway.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
We have enough room for improvement in the second half
That I like our chances. I think a lot of our mistakes from the first will get fixed.
Tins is gonna get more minutes
Which is not necessarily a good thing on the “turnovers against a run and jump press” front
Go Harder.
Anyone else disturbed?
when Jimmy Dykes calles Brad Nessler “partner”?
He's no Musburger
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Still my favorite sighting ever at an SEC game
SEC tournament, Birmingham, 1992 – old dude in Liberty overalls and a plastic hog hat with a sign around his neck: “I’M TOO SEXY FOR THIS HOG.”
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
would that I had a camera back then...
Or an iPhone, through I’m pretty sure I would have been burned as a witch.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Jimmy Dykes Paraphrased Half in a Nutshell
- Arkansas fans are never cheering when Vanderbilt scores → Vanderbilt cannot score when Arkansas fans cheer.
- Someone thinks Jeff Taylor is one dimensional.
- Source omitted.
- Logical argument that NCAA sanctions are ridiculously out of proportion.
Arkansas is not shooting well. Our (half court) defense looks to be pretty good. We need to get more rebounds.
I missed the first 10 minutes, not sure what happened with Tinsley, but I’m glad to see that CKS is confindent in Fuller in a close game situation. I had a lot of worry about Fuller, perhaps CKS was just not playing him in order to get Kedren experience.
Kedren and Rod need to either make their outside shots or make better choices.
I was out of the room
But I assume this means he was short on the first one and hit the second one. Am I right?
by doredarling on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
That's not.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Dykes would point out the lob to Taylor dunk play
Which is a totally different kind of inbounds play. LOGIC HOW DOES IT WORK
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I can't take credit for this
But a guy on Twitter said Dykes is going to open up a Caribbean themed restaurant called Rimrunners
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST reply actions
Another reason to be unsettled
by Jimmy Dykes.
by westboundnup on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Festus leads all scorers
who wasn’t a great center?
damn fes, don't jump
Vandy Fan. Yankee by birth, Southern by choice.
The Twitterz Tag
Remember the 5!
The J in Ulysses was silent, y'all.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST reply actions
Why do I think
we’ll need 1/2 of the missed FTs
by westboundnup on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
We're OK
They aren’t going to beat us with threes. We have to stop the drive. And hit FTs.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST reply actions
agreed
they built a lead with 3’s on Mich but they don’t really shoot well enough to beat us that way if we will step up the defense.
I take it back
Why does every team shoot well against us? Jesus.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Might need to rethink that.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Tyler Wilson
My nominee for goofiest looking QB in the SEC.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 PM EST reply actions
STEVIE-HOOK.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
TIME OUT DAMMIT.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
What...the...hell
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Lots of good looks, for one
But, yes…frustrating.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Getting away
This one is getting away from us. Need JJ to heat up.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 PM EST reply actions
Stay patient.
We’ll get the opportunities. Just stop turning it over and get buckets.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Gotta go hard to the hole
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
SEC Officiating Random Event Generator
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Remember when we were playing vicious defense?
Me either…
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Yea
I love playing the worst offensive teams in the country… Will they let us do that again in a 7 game stretch?
Please
Never rank us again. It seems like every time we get ranked, we lay an egg.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:33 PM EST reply actions
We're only half ranked
But this is a whole egg.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
It seems like every season
we stall out around 16 or 17 wins. It’s a grind to get from 17 to 20 wins.
Shots
They have taken 9 more shots. The percentages are close but they have more looks.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 PM EST reply actions
Rebounding is important.
/joemorgan.jpg
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Consistency is consistent. There are no great teams anymore.
Dave Concepcion should be in the Hall of Fame.
WTF?
God…Festus gets some BULLSHIT calls.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
What the hell
Fes picks up his 4th on a bullshit double foul.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:36 PM EST reply actions
Xavier-Cincy call
OH GOD PLAYERS ARE LOOKING AT EACH OTHER MUST CALL FOULS
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
One thing lost in all this terrible defense
Is that we are in the bonus.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
But we will have to hit FTs
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Guh.
JJ doesn’t usually miss those.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 10:37 PM EST reply actions
Loose balls
We didn’t get three loose balls on that last possession.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:38 PM EST reply actions
Not our night
When even the free throws aren’t dropping, it’s going to be a long trip back to Nashville.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Steve
WIth his patented backward shot and Jeff with the miss on the first freethrow
So, so many
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
This rebounding situation is rigoddamndiculous
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:40 PM EST reply actions
So many rebounds just caroming off our hands.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 10:41 PM EST reply actions
So, so many
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
No reason Steve shouldn't have hung on to that last one.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Can one
bounce our way? I know some is effort but DAMN!
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
40% of the time
IT WORKS EVERY TIME.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Remember
when you thought this team was “different”?
This team
has taken the Vanderbilt tradition of building hopes and ripping your heart out to a new extreme.
by Smoke n Mirrors on Jan 31, 2012 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
It is the worst.
I would rather watch the 2005 MTSU football game on repeat than watch this team in the NCAA tourney.
You'll feel a lot better
if you realize that it’s a good team, not a great team.
by westboundnup on Jan 31, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
40 Minutes of Hell looks pretty boring in the half court offense
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:44 PM EST reply actions
just got here
Are they playing as bad as it seems?
I currently star in the new MTV3 series,
"Jersey Shore: Lake Erie Edition"
Cleveland Rocks!
On D, yes.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
If they had been shooting their season-long average from three
They’d still have 1.25 PPP. So yeah, on defense.
Go Harder.
They put together 10 good minutes in the first half.
They’re just getting out-hustled in the 2nd.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Can't rebound, can't hit free throws, can't stop Arkansas 3s
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Unless you consider that
It means he’s been on the floor long enough to give up a bunch of offensive rebounds
Go Harder.
That'll leave a mark
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Yeah, JJ just keep doing that.
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:50 PM EST reply actions
This team
wasn’t supposed to lose to Arkansas (or Cleveland State, Indiana State, or Mississippi State)
At least they're finally going at the basket
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:53 PM EST reply actions
This is the first time since Cleveland State
That we’ve just had our ass handed to us.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
If the Dores can get inside 10 points, there's a chance
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:54 PM EST reply actions
We can't get a stop
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
This team has underachieved in every game
Except Marquette.
The problem is
thinking that is going to change
by westboundnup on Jan 31, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
65 pts vs auburn
You think that was this team’s potential? Auburn couldn’t score on a middle school team!
Alabama.
South Carolina
Tennessee
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Really? You guys check those team's records and game scores?
Wins – yes. Sure wins – I should hope so. Watching those games and saying they were in the Same world as the Marquette game? No.
Two games with monster leads on the road?
That’s not underachieving.
A game with a 20+ point lead against your arch rivals? Not underachieving.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Any conference win by 10+ points is a solid win.
I wouldn’t consider any of those “underachieving”.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
I guess this is why vandy's athletic program
Is what it is. Vandy fans take mediocrity as achievement. You should beat all teams with losing records (going into league play) without breaking a sweat. I stand corrected – the Alabama game was up to snuff – minus the last 5 minutes – but who wouldn’t ask brad not to turn the ball over 6 times in that stretch.. Come on people – how do you defend this?
The mediocrity isn't coming in the wins.
It’s coming in the losses. I agree that these suck pretty hard. But those wins, over lower-tier opponents or not, were not the disappointments that you’re making them out to be.
by Christian D'Andrea on Jan 31, 2012 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Because we're not the 7th best team in the nation
If you’re still using that as your benchmark then you need to adjust.
Go Harder.
Who chose us as # 7?
It wasn’t a Vandy fan… It was a large group of coaches and press who watched them and evaluated talent. Vandy fans do a good job of accepting that they were overrated rather than underperforming. Let ’em slide baby – it will be better next year, right?
If you still think they're "underperforming"
then you should be excited, because the 7th best team in the country has a better chance in the tournament than the 30ish or so best team. This team has underachieved in some games and overachieved in others. We know who they are, and they’re not going to change very much. That’s better than expecting them to play at the level that some coaches and press thought they would play at after 0 games into the season.
Go Harder.
Fair question...
Do you think they are under-performing? How many more loses can we sustain and make the tournament – I only mention because we have six loses with UK twice, Florida twice, Ole Miss, Georgia and UT on the road. After watching tonight, would you put your closest friend’s life on any of those games?
I think
they are performing at the level that a team of their quality should perform. I expect them to lose to Kentucky twice and Florida on the road. I don’t expect them to lose any other conference games, but I wouldn’t be shocked if they did. That’s how the 30ish best team in the country plays. They win some they shouldn’t and they lose some they shouldn’t.
Go Harder.
You think basketball people think that based on our talent? 30th best talent?
1999-2000 we lost 9 regular season games (as you predict)… More or less talent?
If you think they are lesser than the sum of their parts
then that’s different than saying they’re “underperforming” as a team. They had almost the exact same parts last year as they do this year and were a mid-30s team — did they underperform last year? Did the mere passage of time just make them that much better?
And sheer W-L records aren’t the whole story; this team lost probably 3 games it wouldn’t have because early in the season because it was missing one of its best players.
Go Harder.
I think that is exactly what I mean!
Team = sum of the parts. In fact I propose that team > sum of the parts. Bunch of guys at the Y = sum of the parts. Don’t understand how you can say one should not expect a team to be at least equal to the sum of its parts? Underperforming. ASK VEGAS! What benchmark is acceptable??
By that standard
they also underperformed last year. I’m not saying they should be less than the sum of their parts, I’m saying it’s irrational to expect them to improve that much without adding somebody new or completely changing the way they play.
I know what Vegas thinks. Vanderbilt’s record against the spread this year is over .500. That’s not underachieving.
Go Harder.
If Jenkins wasn't such an ace I'd have sat his ass for the past few plays he's tried to make
The problem with quotations on the internet is, you don't know whether they're accurate. - Abraham Lincoln
by Anything but Gatorade on Jan 31, 2012 10:56 PM EST reply actions
Last gasp
JJ just hasn’t had it in the 2nd half.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
I blame myself.
This is what I get for watching the game live and blog/Tweeting.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Perfect example
of how little effort this team has put in tonight: JT comes down tied up for a rebound and just lets the Arkansas guy take it from him.
by Bob_Loblaw_Law_Blog on Jan 31, 2012 11:02 PM EST reply actions
Well he looks like 2 tons of fun
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
That steal could have changed things in a BIG way
But we can’t swap bucket for bucket.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
Greetings.
Just caught up to “LIVE” on the DVR.
We look like shit.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 31, 2012 11:04 PM EST reply actions
It's like Arkansas practices against the press or something
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Oh come on, man...
By the letter of the law, EVERY foul in the last minute when a team is trying to extend the game is intentional.
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
So...
SIGNING DAY TOMORROW! AMIRITE?!?!?!?!?
by Bob_Loblaw_Law_Blog on Jan 31, 2012 11:07 PM EST reply actions
It's a !-ing shame when we have to take joy in FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY to alleviate the pain of basketball.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Do I need to remind you....
that this is the Brand New Vanderbilt? (In several ways, apparently)
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 31, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Some of them better than others ;]
We’re guaranteed a better day than the other half of the house…I think Mrs. Import the Berkeley alum is about ready to call in a nuke strike on Husky Stadium.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Berkeley, beautiful place. We’ve got family there. Actually, I wouldn’t mind being there right now.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 31, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
The view across the field and out to the bay from the east stands is one of the best views in sports.
But after their recruiting fiasco, the pacifists are out for blood. Still worth the trip for Zachary’s pizza =)
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Microcosm!
Huzzah!
I like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. There aren't many like me, and they're probably better off for it.
Odds are we are not going to win a game this week.
On the bright side, I guess we won’t have to worry about losing to a 12 or 13 seed this year.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 31, 2012 11:15 PM EST reply actions
That's not to say that I don't think we can beat Florida this weekend.
We can and I hope we do. I think we can beat anybody in the country at the right time/place.
by Pope Vanderbilt on Jan 31, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, for us, the road tends not to be that place
And with Fortress Memorial well and truly breached this year, well…
I do think we have better odds against the Gators than we had against Arkansas, for what that’s worth.
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
We're most definitely not a top 10 team
Not a Final 4 team. Very disappointing at how badly we collectively lost our composure tonight. A vet team should not do that.
Well, its on to FLorida. ANother chance at a quality road win. If we were going to split, that would be the better win to get.
Well I won't be on the internet on Saturday, so we might have a chance...
If you’re in San Francisco, me and the cuz will be drinking HARD in Alembic, which is a $$$ bar in the Haight. Haighters gonna Haight.
…I’ll show myself out…
"Well, if that ain't a show, I'll kiss your ass." - Gov. Jim Folsom Sr. (D-AL), 1948-52
by VandyImport on Jan 31, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Shot 11 percentage points below our average on threes
And still got 1.32 points per trip. That’s something to look at.
Go Harder.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
National Commodore Club
