The Final Threadageddon
by BSD on Apr 2, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintBaylor Bears at Penn St. Nittany Lions, Apr 2, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
It's been a hell of a ride, but tonight it ends. Every year there are only two teams in the country that go to the post season and end their year with a win. Penn State has the opportunity to be one of those teams tonight with a win over the Bears of Baylor. Though it's not as impressive as winning the NCAA championship, it has still been an impressive run through some good teams on their way to the NIT championship game. Just think, if Penn State wins tonight we'll be able to use the words "Penn State" and "Champions" in the same sentence. I never thought I would see the day when Penn State would win a championship in anything in basketball, yet here we are one win away. What a great way to send out Danny Morrissey, Stanley Pringle, and Jamelle Cornley.
The game will be televised at 7 PM ET on ESPN.
Go State. Beat Baylor. And bring home the championship.
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PENN STATE!!!
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Shameless plug time.
HHV’s preview (since Crispin & Cream didn’t get enough sleep to do one)
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
And for the record...
If we win tonight, it will be the first-ever postseason championship in PSU b-ball history. We’ve made 10 trips to the NIT (not sure if it includes this one) and have only been to the championship round once (1998 when we lost to Minnesota).
Let’s do this…
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
Whatever happens
This has been such a great year and it has been so enjoyable to follow. I want to see Cornley, Morrissey, and Pringle go out on top.
Someone posted the question a few weeks ago about whether winning the NIT was better than playing in the NCAA and losing 1st round, and at the time, I thought the answer was definitely playing in the NCAA since that was the goal for the season. And although I feel they would have played well and possibly won a game or two, especially if they had Arizona’s draw (Utah then Cleveland St), I think everything has worked out for the best and it has been great to get to see them play 5 more games.
36 buses?!?
They took 36 buses to The Garden? That’s a ton of buses.
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
LET'S GO STATE!
I was supposed to have class at NYU tonight from 7pm-11pm, and it got cancelled this afternoon for no apparent reason.
More proof that GOD is a Penn Stater.
WE ARE!!!
"A setback is just a set up for a comeback." -Drew Brees
LET'S DO THIS SHIT
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
CORNLEY SMASH TIME
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice shot
of Joe blowing his nose, nice timing.
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
Ha, it was awesome
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Penn State Goes...MANTAMAN!
I can die in peace now having heard Bill Raftery say that.
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
by Tim Aydin on Apr 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My life will be fulfilled if I hear him say “Cornley… with a little smash!”
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
WHOO, PSU ball
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
MMMM
A new clock.
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
And two points!
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
+1
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Cornley WILL go out in style
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Definitely
Is there any doubt its a pro-PSU crowd?
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
Okay, Gaylor's Carter is a "silent assassin"
Yes, I will be using it.
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
He got the assassin WRONG!
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
of the library?
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
Can we defend the three, please
kthnxbai
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
CORNLEY SMASH
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Smooth
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
COMMERCIAL BREAK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xddKmz208Tw
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
With a little... smash!
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
THE ASSASSIN, DANNY MORRISSEY, IS ON THE COURT
FYI
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Morrissey and Brooks are in
No Cornley sighting…I hope he’s just getting a quick breather.
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THE ASSASSIN WITH A SHOT
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Will the real ASSASSIN please stand up!
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
Oh, please
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
BEAST MODE
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Good game so far
Both teams clearly look like worthy NIT finals opponents
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
Cornley smash
Same as usual.
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Good God
Bill Raftery.
Just said “SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!”
While talking about a Penn State player.
Is your life complete too, Happy Hour Valley?
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Gaylor is trying to out-karma us
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Did anyone notice?
We had a nice run there while Pringle and Cornley were on the bench.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Was wondering when you'd show up
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
the girlfriend tried to guilt me into not getting onto the computer during the game
after about 5 minutes of me talking to her about the players she said, “fine, just go on your computer and quit bugging me”
by The JuggerNitt on Apr 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thinking the same thing
This game is obviously not in HD.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Apr 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
CORNLEY SMASH
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Chris Babb
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
just used to watching the same 6 players play all game
Meadville, PA born and raised.
by mikeissurreal on Apr 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Tight enough haha?
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
BROOKS SMASH
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
THE ASSASSIN
WITH THE AIRBALL
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Morrissey
What the hell? THat’s two air balls in a row for “The assassin”
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
What the hell is with the quote marks?
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes he get's assigned to take down the air near the basket
he’s actually shooting with pinpoint accuracy
by The JuggerNitt on Apr 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If there's one thing this tournament has done
it has made me much more comfortable about next years’ team
Agreed
But we’re still gonna take a hit in the short-term w/out Cornley and Pringle
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
definitely
but I don’t think the low will be quite as low
and if we can get Buie then I am VERY excited about 2010
by The JuggerNitt on Apr 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to miss posting "CORNLEY SMASH"
But at least I’ll get to post “HI, I AM SASA!”
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally
That’s the next step for this program. Land a real blue chip player.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Apr 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
THE ASSASSIN
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
COMMERCIAL BREAK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_cVJkuT1k0&feature=channel_page
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
Definitely
He’s only getting 5 or 6 shots a game now. When Cornley’s gone he’s going to get a lot more touches. With 10-15 shots a game he could average in the high teens.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Apr 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I hear
‘Cornley with the pretty penetration’?
"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."
Cornley doesn't do "pretty"
SMASH
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Note
If we win, I’m going to post a really stupid FanPost. TIA.
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Shut up
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
PUCKER PUCKER PUCKER
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Jeez
So many second-chance opportunities, so few times have we cashed in…
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
Baylor on a 10-1 run
Someone needs to piss Cornley off, ASAP. If only Hightower were there.
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
we are going to win
… that is all… Go State!
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
Totally
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
CORNLEY will SMASH them, just wait
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
by ReadingRambler on Apr 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
also: better shot selection
they need to drive the lane more. I know they like their 3’s, but I still think with fouls and potential foul shots, driving the lane is a “better” play
by The JuggerNitt on Apr 2, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn Zone Defense
Baylor has gotten smart. Three guys are within arms length of Cornley when he sits in the middle. They’re not letting him get the ball and forcing our shooters to make shots. So far we’re not doing that.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Apr 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet rebound by Jackson
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Baylor's zone
Has our guys stymied on offense. When’s the last time we got a shot off with more than 10 seconds left on the shot clock?
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
i think that's just our offense:
we usually wait till the last ten seconds to shoot…
and we just haven’t made theeasy shots yet
Meadville, PA born and raised.
by mikeissurreal on Apr 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Battle got so lucky there
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Carter = assassin
Sigh
Gaylor
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
Where's Sylvester when you need him?
“Tweety” is killing us from distance.
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
That was my #1 concern about tonight
Baylor’s three-headed monster in the backcourt, all three of them are capable perimeter shooters
http://www.happyhourvalley.com/
Well
Not a great half, but we’re only down by four. Battle has to get things going. His outside shot isn’t falling, so he’s got to try to get the transition game going.
Jackson played a really solid last five minutes there. Maybe we have to ride him in the second half.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
AAAgadgadfhahd
Someone make them stop talking about Jay Cutler!
"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."
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