YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Kentucky Live Game Thread (So, You're Telling Me There's a Chance?)
by Tim Aydin on Nov 19, 2011 11:52 AM EST
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And the much-anticipated day has finally arrived: Penn State faces its stiffest challenge yet, when they take on a 2nd-ranked Kentucky team that can pretty much pick and choose the nation's best recruits. And my, do they have their share of top-notch recruits already making an impact in freshmen Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (13.5 ppg, 8 rpg) , Marquis Teague (14 ppg 3.5 apg), and Anthony Davis (18.5 ppg, 8 rpg). Not to mention sophomore studs Doron Lamb (16 ppg, 4.5 apg) and Terence Jones (11.5 ppg, 8 rpg) finishing out what accounts for one of the best starting five in the country right now. The Wildcats are coming off an impressive ten-point win against Kansas earlier this week, whereas PSU is coming off a hard-fought win against a Long Island team that flirted with an upset bid before succumbing to a late PSU run.
If you like watching the best talent college basketball has to offer, this game is for you. If you like watching a young, talented, group of underdogs with ATTITUDE, this game is also for you. For those of you trying to convince yourself that PSU has a chance, well..let's just say you're more likely to find Charlie Sheen living in a sober house.
Tip-off is at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN3.com. Unlike BTN.com, ESPN3's webcast is free (provided you're subscribed to a local cable operator, already), so watching this one should be a lot easier. There's also Steve Jones/Dick Jerardi on the Penn State Radio Network if you can't be in front of a computer.
As always, the same thread rules apply: No racism/sexism/homophobia/death threats, no porn (no, Rambler, not even of the 1900's B/W silent film variety), no streams of this game other than the ESPN3 broadcast, and no trolling.
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Maybe? Just maybe? Probably not.
But let’s hope it brings us luck anyway
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by Dan Vecellio on Nov 19, 2011 11:55 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
As Pat Forde likes to say...
BUS.
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It's not cheating when you do it on the Kiss-Cam.
How much does the Big Ten hate us right now
The doubleheader today is Nebraska @ Michigan and Penn State @ Ohio State. I can’t hardly bring myself to care.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
AH, FUCK IT.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 19, 2011 12:13 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
He just came on ESPN and apologized
When will ESPN make Craig James apologize for killing 5 hookers?
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by Dan Vecellio on Nov 19, 2011 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
Seriously.
Rec’d
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It's not cheating when you do it on the Kiss-Cam.
I loved how
Herbstreit and Davis just laughed hysterically when he said it. They couldn’t say anything, just laugh like school kids.
Remember the 5!!!
Kentucky's players just look taller and more athletic
I’ve lost count how many swats they’ve gotten every time Frazier or Woodyard tries to drive to the basket.
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It's not cheating when you do it on the Kiss-Cam.
Dan, can you re-post that bus picture?
That’s pretty much what this game has become, now.
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Flaming fail bus wins once again
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by Dan Vecellio on Nov 19, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's almost as if Ed DeChellis signed a one-game coaching contract.
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by Dan Vecellio on Nov 19, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Actually I don't think the problem is them being taller/more athletic
Penn State just looks absolutely lost on the court. They have no idea how to handle Kentucky’s man-to-man defense
Defense wins championships
I'm not sure they can/
Kentucky is leaps and bounds better. What I’d like to see if for us to stop the bleeding and look better in the second half. Show some growth.
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by Adam Collyer on Nov 19, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, need to maintain perspective.
This team is going to struggle all year – so many frosh, a new coach/system, and (let’s be honest) a limited amount of talent. Kentucky, on the other hand, is unquestionably one of the best teams in the country. Would like to see them get their legs and make the final score a bit more respectable in the second half.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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Still jacking up way too many three's
Just had a sequence with two offensive rebounds (good) and three awful bricks from outside (bad). FYI, it’s live on ESPN3.com.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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In other news,
Illinois had 4th and 14 and went for it and got the first down.
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TD Illinois.
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Ugh
Still killing me with way too many missed FTs.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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Nebraska
Because I hate Michigan.
Wilson just fumbled, Illinois recovered and returned to the Wiscy 40. ZOOKERS GONNA ZOOK.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
And it would help us out!
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Nebraska
I’d really like to play them again (in the B1G Championship game) during a week when the team can actually get some regular practice in.
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Just a hint,
and I don’t mean this to sounds like snark, but you should reply to the post that you’re commenting on. It just makes the conversation easier to read.
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No problem,
I was really trying to be helpful and not bitchy. Sounds like you’re having a better morning than I am!
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ZOOK IS DOING THINGS!
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Wisconsin has had trouble on the road with teams who play defense....
SACK; Fumble Wilson
We’ll see..
I can't remember a year in the B1G
where there’s been more platoon quarterbacking.. really odd.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 12:45 PM EST reply actions
didn't remember that..
but you’re right. Joe Paterno: Trendsetter.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maryland's been platooning most of the year, too.
Though our main guy, O’Brien, got his arm broken against Notre Dame.
F’ing Irish.
by Tezcatlipoca on Nov 19, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Badgers are not consistent enough for prime time
Nice Move by ILL WR
As good as this Wisconsin D was supposed to be I see an awful lot of arm tackling going on out there.
LOL!
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Its far from over with wisky's O,
but its looking pretty fuckin fantastic at the moment.
keep winning ugly
NICE!!!!!!
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by posas14 on Nov 19, 2011 12:47 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hey coach Bielema I guess today’s not a good day to be a badger?
by psuwresfan on Nov 19, 2011 12:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You get a rec from me!
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I've lost touch...
If Illinois beats Wisconsin can we lose out and still get the champ game or do we need one of the last two?
by phanatic's phloozies on Nov 19, 2011 12:49 PM EST reply actions
I think we would still need to beat Wisky
head to head. But maybe not. It’s all too confusing!
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No if Wiscy loses and we beat OSU today we clinch.
If we lose today no matter what wisconsin does we can win the division with a win next week.
Got it, thanks!
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Nothing matters if we beat Wisky next week.
Frankly, in all likelihood. nothing matters if we lose to Wisky next week.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Ok, so if scores hold Wisky will have 3 losses with one to play and we’ll have two with two to play. Obviously if we win one of them we’re in. Got it.
by phanatic's phloozies on Nov 19, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yes,
only one loss in conference.
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Eh, Vandy will probably get Kentucky once this year. Probably some other SEC team too.
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Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 19, 2011 12:53 PM EST reply actions
PSU basketball
Getting an open shot every time down the floor, just can’t hit anything. They would be within 10 or 15 if they shot 30% from the field. Currrently 5 for 33 or something ridiculous like that.
ha ha - down 30 with 5 mins left in 1H will do that -
“So you’re saying that there’s a chance….” my favorite quote of the day….
UK is just too good; we’ll have a good year.
Well, Spengler did remind everyone
not to cross the streams, right?
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What more can be said?
I was actually pretty interested to see if we could keep it close in the first half, but good Lord…. the shooting. At this point, I think the priority level in this thread should be…
1) Lee Corso Carpet F-Bombs America
2) Z00K!
3) How PSU clinches the Leaders/East/P1G/Nagurski Division
4) Favorite beers
5) PSU/Kentucky – Somebody make an open shot!
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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Euthanasia?
Or legal pot and prostitutes?
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Resisting urge to get blasted at 1:00.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Give in to the urge
give in.
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I'm going to have to get ready
to go to Buffalo Wild Wings for the game, so no beer for me for awhile. Jesse., you should go for it.
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Monte Ball puts in on the turf
That could have been huge if illinois got it back again.
This michigan nebraska game looks like it
can turn into one of the better games of the day.
keep winning ugly
Interesting how divisional play renders is pretty much meaningless.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Oh shit, Zookers,
just give Wisky a TD.
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If you're the Zooker punter
you gotta take the safety on that.
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stupid call
negates illini TD
Predicting Penn State's Offensive Scripts since 2005!
Pretty much.
And a flag too.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
especially the 2nd one
wow…
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If Penn State gets a lead today they are going to start shooting players.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
TB better tell everyone to
not celebrate
not jump
and no trick plays
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Is it too late to dress in red?
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
more like no holding calls for him, ever.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
can you imagine if holding was ever called for him?
he would have upwards of 20 TFLs
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
More like 100!
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Nice one Jesse
At this point…wouldn’t surprise me.
Or the officials just start blatantly tripping them
I am laying on my sofa, horribly sick...
But damnit, I got my laptop out just so I could get on here and chip with the damn calls against Illinois. Those two pass interference calls were awful. And then Wisconsin doesn’t get called doing the same thing.
by Tezcatlipoca on Nov 19, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
We owe Illinois an apology
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Yikes
Penn State has exceeded its first half point total in the first six minutes of the second half. That’s what you want to see though. Finish with grace and try to develop some momentum that can carry into tomorrow.
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Add to that
S. Carolina is blowing out The Citadel at the half, 20-13; and Kentucky is leading #13 Georgia, 10-6. As it stands now, this could be a scary day for the SEC.
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Samford is now tied with Auburn, 7-7
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Muschamp bringing the ZOOK back to Florida
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by Dan Vecellio on Nov 19, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'll admit
when I saw the Furman score, I smiled. Best news all week.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
You ride with the Zook
you ride with chaos, my friend.
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Live by the Zook
Die by the Zook
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
That's Little Bertie to you.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Me too - I always think of this guy -
I think Bielema is related to him -
hahaha.
very good. I think of this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2ZstgsE9c&feature=related
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I dont know about that...
The Refs are giving the game to Wisc..
by archerbullseye on Nov 19, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I have to say from what I’ve seen even if Illinois doesn’t win this I feel a little bit better about Penn State’s chances next week.
Wow wisconsin gets a way with big time offensive pass interference on their touchdown. Oh big ten, how I love you.
Ugh
Nice pick. Sneakers O’Toole does it again.
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lol...
silly DVR.. I forgot I had rewound to rewatch a play then didnt go Live again.
by archerbullseye on Nov 19, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
haha, I do that a lot.
DVR is still the best invention of the 21st-century, bar none.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
That might be the most Zook punt return ever
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South Carolina
They’re part of the Southern Conference.
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why me
because your the son of a foolish Zook
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by Kunza on Nov 19, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
also jason ford is playing out of his mind.. they need to keep giving it to him.
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I'll say it again
I hate Bielema. Come on Illinois, sack up and give the ball to Ford ten times in a row!!
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
All I remember about Bielema
is that he ran off a lot of clock with some loophole in the kickoff rule when PSU played Wisky a couple years back.. ever since then, I’ve hated him..
by AlmostAYardShy on Nov 19, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
One thing that the SEC is smart about -
Scheduling – they are wise to begin conference play earlier, and mix in patsies late in the year.
Alabama – Georgia Southern
South Carolina – Citadel
Florida – Furman
They thought playing 2 qbs would change up the offense and have more effect
Trying to get somehting going on offense, so 2 qbs work
Love small school ball...
William and Mary over Richmond, scoring a touchdown with 2 seconds on the clock, in the 121st meeting since 1674.
1674.
Pocohantas’ grandson carried 37 times fro 245 yards that game. True facts.
by Tezcatlipoca on Nov 19, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
The've been playing football since before the Articles of Confederation?
Dark Knight feeling, die and be a hero-or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.-Jay-Z
We better not Zook this game or I'll be pissed.
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