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Rusty27 · February 22nd, 2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyC0803

I can't see it since I am not registered on that board. You should save it and then add it here as an attachement.

I saved to to photobucket so hopefully you can see it now.

Rusty27 · February 25th, 2008, 07:40 AM

#1 baby
Vols are number 1!!!!!!!!!
Close all the way.

BtownJay · February 25th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Word... awesome win Rusty!

Rusty27 · February 25th, 2008, 08:51 AM

I can enjoy it until tomorrow when Vandy probably upsets us,lol.

ssigman · February 25th, 2008, 11:25 AM

congrats on the big win and being #1...andy katz i believe said neither of those two teams will win the title...so now you have a reason to hate him

AndyC0803 · February 25th, 2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty27

I can enjoy it until tomorrow when Vandy probably upsets us,lol.

I am very interested to see this game just to see how the Vols handle the pressure.

Anyway from Deadspin:

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Tonight's Big Game
Texas (23-4) at Kansas State (18-8). The hottest team in the Big 12 takes on the hottest player. Both of these teams have beat my alma mater this season, and I'm still psyched to see them play. Nobody knows who will step up for Texas tonight, but everybody knows who will come up big for the Wildcats. By the way, Beasley has passed Carmelo Anthony as the NCAA freshman with the most double-doubles. And counting.

Rusty27 · February 25th, 2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ssigman

congrats on the big win and being #1...andy katz i believe said neither of those two teams will win the title...so now you have a reason to hate him

Yeah,because of lack of consistant scoring which is true,but this team averages over 80 points a game so I guess I will hate him.

AndyC0803 · February 26th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Did anyone else see the Marquette/Villanova game last night?? Man, what a great game! Villanova's defense in the first half was just smothering Marquette but they turned the ball over a lot in the second half and Marquette was able to capitalize and win their 5th straight.

And Texas handled K-State pretty easily 74-65. Beasley was awesome again notching another double-double (his 24th) to add to his record setting season. It's too bad the rest of his team is so shitty.

AndyC0803 · February 26th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Courtesy of Thirtyfiveseconds.com:

The Game Everyone Was Talking About (sort of)

Beasley Cries Himself to Sleep, Wants His Huggins - #5 Texas 74, Kansas State 65: Put yourself in Michael Beasley’s shoes. Every night you step on the court, you drop a double-double (last night’s line: 30 points, 15 boards with 5 on offense, a pair of dimes and a steal). On any given night, your teammates MIGHT show up. More likely, as they did last night, they will actually vomit on the court. (Taking out Beasley’s stats, the Wildcats shot 26% from the floor and 45% from the line.) There are millions on the table in the NBA. Oh, and you are stuck in Manhattan, Kansas. I’m a big fan of higher education, with the student debt to prove it, and even I want Beasley to go to the NBA for his own sanity.
Meanwhile, the Longhorns showed the type of balance you need to win games on the road. Connor Atchley, who is unsurprisingly Caucasian, contributed 14 points and 7 boards despite spending most of the game in foul trouble after vain attempts to guard Beasley. D.J. Augustin and A.J. Abrams contributed 24 and 13 respectively thanks to 45% accuracy behind the arc. (The Longhorns may struggle against faster teams with better perimeter defense, but that’s a problem for another day.)

The Game You Should Have Watched
More evidence that student government causes harm than good - Texas Southern 77, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 76: The unfortunately-abbreviated APB sent the game to overtime when Marcelle Goins nailed a shot from half court as the buzzer sounded to tie the score at 68. Texas Southern, however, had a two point lead going into overtime thank to a technical foul called on APB as time expired. What gave? After Goins’ miracle lob, the home crowd celebrated by littering the court with cups, Frisbees, and pens given out pregame by candidates for student office. The two gimmes were the difference, keeping APB three games behind Alabama State in conference standings. Video courtesy of tWWL after the jump, that suggests that the refs may have overreacted just a bit:

Two Other Storylines that Caught My Eye
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem: This is two days old, but warrants mentioning - after escaping Northwestern in their first game under interim coach Dan Dakich on Saturday, several Indiana players came back to the locker room to find text messages from former coach Kelvin Sampson. In a related story, Sampson said he admires Mike Huckabee for staying in the presidential race, and that yes, he absolutely expects to get another coaching job soon.

Jesuits dominate West Coast, promise to ban beach enjoyment - #23 Saint Mary’s 61, San Diego 54: Nothing even remotely exciting in this game, but combined with Gonzaga’s win over Portland, it confirms what we already knew - the Jesuit schools dominate small conference basketball. Even as an alum of such an institution, I have no good explanation for why this is the case. But be afraid. These people have tried to take down the Catholic Church more than once - who knows what they are capable of?

AndyC0803 · February 26th, 2008, 01:20 PM

From Deadspin:

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Tonight's Big Game
Tennessee (25-2) at Vanderbilt (23-4). Man, things sure are hoppin' in Tennessee. The Vols take their triumphant No. 1 ranking from Memphis to Nashville tonight, where they'll take on the up-and-down Commodores. History suggests that this will be a close game, and that the Volunteers might have a tough time of things. They've lost three out of the four times they played in Memorial Gym

February 25th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#197
Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,304 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	#1 baby Vols are number 1!!!!!!!!! Close all the way. __________________

February 25th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#199
Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,304 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I can enjoy it until tomorrow when Vandy probably upsets us,lol. __________________

February 26th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#203
AndyC0803 The Ayatollah of Rock n' Rollah! Join Date: 06-26-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,138 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Did anyone else see the Marquette/Villanova game last night?? Man, what a great game! Villanova's defense in the first half was just smothering Marquette but they turned the ball over a lot in the second half and Marquette was able to capitalize and win their 5th straight. And Texas handled K-State pretty easily 74-65. Beasley was awesome again notching another double-double (his 24th) to add to his record setting season. It's too bad the rest of his team is so shitty. __________________ Give to a great cause by clicking this link and then clicking the "donate" button. Thanks! This is a fun link Last edited by AndyC0803; February 26th, 2008 at 09:19 AM.

February 26th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#204
AndyC0803 The Ayatollah of Rock n' Rollah! Join Date: 06-26-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,138 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Courtesy of Thirtyfiveseconds.com: The Game Everyone Was Talking About (sort of) Beasley Cries Himself to Sleep, Wants His Huggins - #5 Texas 74, Kansas State 65: Put yourself in Michael Beasley’s shoes. Every night you step on the court, you drop a double-double (last night’s line: 30 points, 15 boards with 5 on offense, a pair of dimes and a steal). On any given night, your teammates MIGHT show up. More likely, as they did last night, they will actually vomit on the court. (Taking out Beasley’s stats, the Wildcats shot 26% from the floor and 45% from the line.) There are millions on the table in the NBA. Oh, and you are stuck in Manhattan, Kansas. I’m a big fan of higher education, with the student debt to prove it, and even I want Beasley to go to the NBA for his own sanity. Meanwhile, the Longhorns showed the type of balance you need to win games on the road. Connor Atchley, who is unsurprisingly Caucasian, contributed 14 points and 7 boards despite spending most of the game in foul trouble after vain attempts to guard Beasley. D.J. Augustin and A.J. Abrams contributed 24 and 13 respectively thanks to 45% accuracy behind the arc. (The Longhorns may struggle against faster teams with better perimeter defense, but that’s a problem for another day.) The Game You Should Have Watched More evidence that student government causes harm than good - Texas Southern 77, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 76: The unfortunately-abbreviated APB sent the game to overtime when Marcelle Goins nailed a shot from half court as the buzzer sounded to tie the score at 68. Texas Southern, however, had a two point lead going into overtime thank to a technical foul called on APB as time expired. What gave? After Goins’ miracle lob, the home crowd celebrated by littering the court with cups, Frisbees, and pens given out pregame by candidates for student office. The two gimmes were the difference, keeping APB three games behind Alabama State in conference standings. Video courtesy of tWWL after the jump, that suggests that the refs may have overreacted just a bit: Two Other Storylines that Caught My Eye The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem: This is two days old, but warrants mentioning - after escaping Northwestern in their first game under interim coach Dan Dakich on Saturday, several Indiana players came back to the locker room to find text messages from former coach Kelvin Sampson. In a related story, Sampson said he admires Mike Huckabee for staying in the presidential race, and that yes, he absolutely expects to get another coaching job soon. Jesuits dominate West Coast, promise to ban beach enjoyment - #23 Saint Mary’s 61, San Diego 54: Nothing even remotely exciting in this game, but combined with Gonzaga’s win over Portland, it confirms what we already knew - the Jesuit schools dominate small conference basketball. Even as an alum of such an institution, I have no good explanation for why this is the case. But be afraid. These people have tried to take down the Catholic Church more than once - who knows what they are capable of? __________________ Give to a great cause by clicking this link and then clicking the "donate" button. Thanks! This is a fun link