2012-2013 College Basketball

[Tracy 2112]

Thanks for strengthening my opnion on what a complete douche Henderson is Tracy?! 

It took his two ft's to beat a team that is 8-11 and he acts like they just beat some powerhouse or something???  Grow up Henderson!

We were 4-17 from the FT line! That's 24%! We suck so bad that hitting FT's against an 8-11 team IS like beating a powerhouse! Kentucky comes to the Tad Pad Tuesday night. Kentucky leads the overall series 99-13 (which is bullshit b/c we got a couple of bad calls in some of those games).

Please pray for us and pray that Marshall (Native Flash) Henderson behaves himself!

[iLikeBeer]

4-17?  That's nothing Tracy.  The local college team in my hometown (The College of Wooster) who is currently 17-2 and ranked 7th in the nation in DIII shot a tepid 10-30 from the charity stripe in a game on Saturday night and still won.    Possibly the wost ft performance I've ever witnessed.  And this is a team that shoots over 70% from the ft line on the season! 

[Tracy 2112]

That is tremendous.   Hilarious.   What a prick.

The thing about Henderson is it isn't if he falls, it's when and how hard will he crash? Hopefully, at some point, someone older with a little bit of wisdom will drop some gems in his ear b/c it might be really ugly. But I am pulling for him, nonetheless, to keep winning and become enlightened, just a bit.

[BH]

That is tremendous.   Hilarious.   What a prick.

The thing about Henderson is it isn't if he falls, it's when and how hard will he crash? Hopefully, at some point, someone older with a little bit of wisdom will drop some gems in his ear b/c it might be really ugly. But I am pulling for him, nonetheless, to keep winning and become enlightened, just a bit.

I remember during the Vandy game (where the benches are on the baseline) he started to do that to the student section and his coach grabbed him and stopped him.   I would hope he's had a talk with him about consequences if he does it again because he could seriously cause a major incident on the road if it keeps up.

[Tracy 2112]

That is tremendous.   Hilarious.   What a prick.

The thing about Henderson is it isn't if he falls, it's when and how hard will he crash? Hopefully, at some point, someone older with a little bit of wisdom will drop some gems in his ear b/c it might be really ugly. But I am pulling for him, nonetheless, to keep winning and become enlightened, just a bit.

I remember during the Vandy game (where the benches are on the baseline) he started to do that to the student section and his coach grabbed him and stopped him.   I would hope he's had a talk with him about consequences if he does it again because he could seriously cause a major incident on the road if it keeps up.

Yep, he started to do that at the Vandy game, but Kennedy was actually yelling at him to pass the ball to #31 Holloway next time, who was cutting to the goal uncontested, rather than driving the whole way going 1-on-3. The clip stops before Kennedy starts pointing to the court. (plus, all the Ole Miss fans were behind their bench where he was staring)

Ole Miss Extends Overtime Lead

[BH]

That is tremendous.   Hilarious.   What a prick.

The thing about Henderson is it isn't if he falls, it's when and how hard will he crash? Hopefully, at some point, someone older with a little bit of wisdom will drop some gems in his ear b/c it might be really ugly. But I am pulling for him, nonetheless, to keep winning and become enlightened, just a bit.

I remember during the Vandy game (where the benches are on the baseline) he started to do that to the student section and his coach grabbed him and stopped him.   I would hope he's had a talk with him about consequences if he does it again because he could seriously cause a major incident on the road if it keeps up.

Yep, he started to do that at the Vandy game, but Kennedy was actually yelling at him to pass the ball to #31 Holloway next time, who was cutting to the goal uncontested, rather than driving the whole way going 1-on-3. The clip stops before Kennedy starts pointing to the court. (plus, all the Ole Miss fans were behind their bench where he was staring)

Ole Miss Extends Overtime Lead

That's the one!    I guess I read it a bit wrong.   So maybe Kennedy doesn't give a crap??

[Tracy 2112]

That is tremendous.   Hilarious.   What a prick.

The thing about Henderson is it isn't if he falls, it's when and how hard will he crash? Hopefully, at some point, someone older with a little bit of wisdom will drop some gems in his ear b/c it might be really ugly. But I am pulling for him, nonetheless, to keep winning and become enlightened, just a bit.

I remember during the Vandy game (where the benches are on the baseline) he started to do that to the student section and his coach grabbed him and stopped him.   I would hope he's had a talk with him about consequences if he does it again because he could seriously cause a major incident on the road if it keeps up.

Yep, he started to do that at the Vandy game, but Kennedy was actually yelling at him to pass the ball to #31 Holloway next time, who was cutting to the goal uncontested, rather than driving the whole way going 1-on-3. The clip stops before Kennedy starts pointing to the court. (plus, all the Ole Miss fans were behind their bench where he was staring)

Ole Miss Extends Overtime Lead

That's the one!    I guess I read it a bit wrong.   So maybe Kennedy doesn't give a crap??

Yeah, I have absolutely no idea how Kennedy is handing it. There's  no way anyone with an ounce of basketball sense can't see a train wreck coming. He might get humbled (or pummeled) down in Gainesville Saturday. You watch interviews with him and he knows what he's doing plus he's a likable guy; after the Arkansas game I watched him circle the arena with the other players high fiving the fans and he took a second to get some 3 year old girls attention, who was looking up at the ceiling, so he could high 5 her. Maybe watched too much WWA growing up.

[Jon T.]

This guy is great!  He's one of those athletes that need crazy to compete.  Like Tracy said, he's a likable guy.  He just gets on the court and flips a switch.  Take away his crazy and you'll take away his competitive edge.  Maybe he'll find a way to channel it differently?

[e_wind]

Just had to chime in to say Hotty Toddy for tonight's game! (Former rebel here)

[Ruckus]

thanks for the beat down beer.  there are no woulda couldas when you are better than us at every position.  Wonderfulman, while I appreciate your optimistic outlook for the Illini, I think we just may be done.  I'm wondering what the committee will do if a team like illinois finishes something like 4 games under 500 in conference but still has very good w/l plus say 5 wins over top 20 teams. 

It's early but I'm not feeling too confident

[BH]

thanks for the beat down beer.  there are no woulda couldas when you are better than us at every position.  Wonderfulman, while I appreciate your optimistic outlook for the Illini, I think we just may be done.  I'm wondering what the committee will do if a team like illinois finishes something like 4 games under 500 in conference but still has very good w/l plus say 5 wins over top 20 teams. 

It's early but I'm not feeling too confident

The big 10 is brutal.   Tough to be in the Illini's position.    I would hope the committee would take into account the SOS but the Illini may just end up with too many losses to get in.

[iLikeBeer]

I'll say this.  If UK ends up getting in and Illinois gets left out, that would be one of the biggest travesties in all of sports...

I know I'll be rooting for your Illini on Thursday when they take on Moo U!   

[wonderfulman]

Tracy, despite some of the trash talking that has gone on between you and some of us BIG folk, I was really rooting for you last night. If this win catapultes UK into the Top 25, I'll be even more upset. Oh well, despite losing, you guys did show a lot of heart. Come tourney time you guys will be fine.

[Tracy 2112]

Tracy, despite some of the trash talking that has gone on between you and some of us BIG folk, I was really rooting for you last night. If this win catapultes UK into the Top 25, I'll be even more upset. Oh well, despite losing, you guys did show a lot of heart. Come tourney time you guys will be fine.

It's hard to root for KY, huh?

Our guys weren't ready for prime time. People are wondering if now KY is set for the big run but I don't see it. It took a career high from Wiltjer plus Noel got 9 fouls, but they stopped calling them at 4. Note to the rest of the planet: get Noel in foul trouble. We went on a 16-0 run after he got his 4th.

Gainesville Saturday will be a test and might be ugly.

Looking forward to the IU/MU game Saturday as well. 

[wonderfulman]

It's hard to root for KY, huh?

Our guys weren't ready for prime time. People are wondering if now KY is set for the big run but I don't see it. It took a career high from Wiltjer plus Noel got 9 fouls, but they stopped calling them at 4. Note to the rest of the planet: get Noel in foul trouble. We went on a 16-0 run after he got his 4th.

Gainesville Saturday will be a test and might be ugly.

Looking forward to the IU/MU game Saturday as well. 

The three teams in college sports that I despise most are UK, Purdue, and WVU (my brother went to Pitt so he be-stilled that hatred into me). I always feel weird saying Kentucky sucks in an MMJ Forum, but I really cannot disguise my hatred. Calipari is the absolute worst.

This IU/Mich game could be the game of the year. With the 1st place in the BIG at stake (hoping that IU smacks Purdouche tonight), I'm quite excited. The one player I am very worried about is Trey Burke. With Victor Oladipo being the best defender in the country, I am confident that he will give Hardaway Jr a tough time. Yogi Ferrell is a pretty solid defender, but it's pretty hard to deny that Burke is the best and quickest PG in the country. Going to be a game for the ages.

[e-stone]

Jeff Borzello/CBS Sports

OK, Saturday was certainly a crazy day of basketball. Two top-five teams fell, NC State sent a message, La Salle made moves, Wisconsin won on a last-second shot. What was everyone talking about at the end of the day? The GIF above, of course.

It's of Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson taunting the Auburn student section, shortly after hitting two game-winning free throws in the final seconds. Watch it about 30 times, then you can truly dive into the analysis. Here are several observations, cycling through all the MVPs of the GIF:

-Obviously, we kick things off with the older gentleman standing up in defiance right in front of Henderson. Not sure what he said to Henderson, but that guy wasn't having anymore of the tomfoolery.
-The guy in the white polo is big-time, just smiling the entire time. He loves it.
-Jerry Garcia-looking guy on press row. He's clapping, smiling, really enjoying the scene.
-The crew of double-middle finger guys. They're forever best friends.
-The guy who rips his hat off. He was so heated he just couldn't take it anymore.
-Now we get to the sleepers: To kick things off, check out my man next to Auburn pajamas girl. He's got the creepy sideways grin, like he digs Marshall Henderson's attitude, but can't have his friends find out.
-Speaking of Auburn pajamas girl, she looks out of place. And is also terrified by the flying object to her left.
-What is that flying object? No one really knows. Could be a Fathead, could be a cardboard cutout, could be an umbrella. But the blonde girl reacts like it's a head. A real one.
-White hat fellow. Waving his hands, yelling "Come on, come on, come on!" to Henderson. His flailing hands and sideways shuffle steals the show for a bit.
-The guy right in the middle who emphatically sticks a middle finger at Henderson -- and then tears it right back down. Everything he did was 100 percent.
-The curly-haired kid in the orange shirt. He gives the fingers, claps two times (as if to get loose) -- and then goes back with the fingers.
-Kid in the gray hoodie to the left. It kind of looks like he sneezes as the GIF starts -- but bounces back extraordinarily quickly to join in the ballyhoo.
-What about the girl in the upper right corner? She yells some profanity, and then goes tumbling forward, either getting pushed or falling from the momentum of her yelling.
-And yes, the older, older gentleman in the front row just seems dismayed by the entire scene. And probably this analysis of it.

i just wanted to mention how much i LOVED each and every little bit of this gif analysis!

[Penny Lane]

Tracy---THAT is post of the year so far...tears rolling down my face..

[Ruckus]

Tracy---THAT is post of the year so far...tears rolling down my face..

yes!  well done Jeff Borzillo.  I love these clip breakdowns!

[iLikeBeer]

This IU/Mich game could be the game of the year. With the 1st place in the BIG at stake (hoping that IU smacks Purdouche tonight), I'm quite excited. The one player I am very worried about is Trey Burke. With Victor Oladipo being the best defender in the country, I am confident that he will give Hardaway Jr a tough time. Yogi Ferrell is a pretty solid defender, but it's pretty hard to deny that Burke is the best and quickest PG in the country. Going to be a game for the ages.

My biggest concern for this game is an injury to Jordan Morgan.  He rolled his ankle early in the Illinois game and I'm not sure he'll be ready to go by Saturday.  He's not much of a contributor on the offensive end, but his nickname is the Minister of Defense.  He will be missed in trying to slow down Zeller.

Michigan did have their bigs on the bench step up against Illinois, but IU is a different animal...

[wonderfulman]

Suck it Purdouche