Texas basketball '21-'22: Welcome Chris Beard

[texasstrong12 4668]

2 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

not according to that picture you posted he doesn't.

not that joe lunardi's opinion means all that much.

Yeah, I edited. We're still the last top 4 seed. 

Bracket matrix currently has us as a 5 but I don't think a lot of the brackets have been updated. I think Texas will be a 4 seed in bracket matrix after Sunday when most of the brackets are updated. 

Edited February 26, 2022 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

7 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Obvious that Askew and Febres helped pick up minutes for Brock being thrown out of today's game.  Wish Disu was more dependable because only 5 minutes is terrible.  Would like for Ramey's minutes to be a little less -- concerned he might be wearing down.  AJ is probably a 25-30min player.  CARR needs to stay out of foul trouble and play at least 30min per game.

Not having Mitchell really is hurting rotations -- would like for Timmy and Bishop to get a couple more breaks during the game.

Today's Game vs West Virginia

	Min	FG	3PT	Reb	Ast	Pts
Courtney Ramey	35	1-4	0-1	5	0	8
Jase Febres	21	5-6	4-5	1	1	14
Devin Askew	25	2-3	1-2	3	2	5
Timmy Allen	36	7-9	0-0	10	3	26
Avery Benson	0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0
Cole Bott	0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0
Marcus Carr	17	6-6	1-1	1	0	15
Christian Bishop	32	1-1	0-0	4	1	3
Gavin Perryman	0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0
Andrew Jones	25	3-11	2-7	3	2	9
Tristen Licon	0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0
Tre Mitchell	0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0
Dylan Disu	5	1-1	0-0	0	0	2
Brock Cunningham	4	0-0	0-0	1	1	0

I would still like Mitchell on the roster but guys like Bishop and Allen don't need more rest. Your best players have to play 30+ minutes at this time of the year. 

Edited February 27, 2022 by texasstrong12

[LTtxfan 49279]

1 hour ago, shadow_operative said:

i know it's hard to imagine, because it's been, i dunno, a decade or more since we've experienced this, but it appears as if our players are getting better and better as the season goes on. our veteran guards have been pretty much nails lately, Timmy is establishing himself as the go-to guy, Bishop has become a force around the rim, and even Febres was hitting shots today with aplomb. a win vs Baylor would go a very long way towards validating this idea. I love this team, and i love how we've been playing lately. here's to seeing more growth, and more importantly, to seeing multiple wins in March. 🤘🏼 

 

Impressed with how Beard has kept this team together and playing with poise while being significantly behind in both the toads game and Wvu game.

Coming from behind in the 2nd half of the last two games and Winning is definitely  encouraging going forward into March...  🤘

 

 

Edited February 27, 2022 by LTtxfan

[ChickenSandwich 9843]

39 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

I think with Disu it's also just learning how to play in this system. 

It took all of non-conference play for Bishop to figure things out and start playing at this level. 

I think the knee is 80%. He doesn’t seem to have confidence in it. 
 

During his early run where he started and played a few games, there was a game he started but didn’t start the second half. He eventually returned that game but had a white rubber band around the knee. He’s been regressing in my mind ever since. 
 

I think he shows way more next season if he sticks around. Make it happen Burnt Ends 

[Burt Macklin 19038]

37 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

I think the knee is 80%. He doesn’t seem to have confidence in it. 
 

During his early run where he started and played a few games, there was a game he started but didn’t start the second half. He eventually returned that game but had a white rubber band around the knee. He’s been regressing in my mind ever since. 
 

I think he shows way more next season if he sticks around. Make it happen Burnt Ends 

I think it was the Ok State game. He got hurt, came back for a bit, but has never looked the same all season. He showed a lot of flashes in limited playing time before that game, but has looked absolutely awful ever since. It sucks. If he was the same guy he was last year at Vandy, this team would be top 10 in the country easily. 

Edited February 27, 2022 by Burt Macklin

[HtownHorn 14727]

I thought I saw Disu with a knee brace on sitting on the bench. Hopefully he didn't reinjure his knee. But if he was healthy and able to play 20+ minutes with Allen and Bishop. The Mitchell situation wouldn't matter.

[Js1 85433]

Just now, HtownHorn said:

I thought I saw Disu with a knee brace on sitting on the bench. Hopefully he didn't reinjure his knee. But if he was healthy and able to play 20+ minutes with Allen and Bishop. The Mitchell situation wouldn't matter.

DD finally looks like he traded in his cement shoes for Nikes 

[ATXbronco 4084]

We'll be playing either Texas Tech or Baylor in our first round of the B12 championships on Thursday, March 10 at 11:30AM.

Hoping for a win so I can drink for the next game on the following Friday night. 

 

Current B12 standings:

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/standings/_/group/8

 

B12 championships schedule:

https://big12sports.com/tournaments/?id=1025

[SL Xpress 7516]

2 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

We'll be playing either Texas Tech or Baylor in our first round of the B12 championships on Thursday, March 10 at 11:30AM.

Hoping for a win so I can drink for the next game on the following Friday night. 

 

Current B12 standings:

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/standings/_/group/8

 

B12 championships schedule:

https://big12sports.com/tournaments/?id=1025

 

No, that's not how it's going to work. Texas will play whoever is seeded 5, not who is seeded 3. It will likely be Iowa State.

[jimmyjazz 45981]

4 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

We'll be playing either Texas Tech or Baylor in our first round of the B12 championships on Thursday, March 10 at 11:30AM.

What?

[Js1 85433]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

What?

The ratio of stupid posts to ones asked on reality has really been amazing to watch.  Lotta first time basketball fans 

[SL Xpress 7516]

10 minutes ago, Js1 said:

The ratio of stupid posts to ones asked on reality has really been amazing to watch.  Lotta first time basketball fans 

Gotta start somewhere. My hope is that we get a ton of new basketball fans in the coming years. It's not like the last decade was going to generate too many.

[Js1 85433]

Just now, SL Xpress said:

Gotta start somewhere. My hope is that we get a ton of new basketball fans in the coming years. It's not like the last decade was going to generate too many.

New fans are great! They shouldn’t come with declarative statements that are false (like us being a bubble team) 

[LTtxfan 49279]

 

 

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[ATXbronco 4084]

2 hours ago, SL Xpress said:

 

No, that's not how it's going to work. Texas will play whoever is seeded 5, not who is seeded 3. It will likely be Iowa State.

Wow, not sure how I screwed that up, I even linked to the info.

 

We're pretty much locked into #4 seed.  
Not sure why I inverted #5 with #3.

Temporary dyslexia!

[ATXbronco 4084]

At least I got the game time right!

[HookEm 2467]

As crazy as it sounds, we could still win the conference.  The following need to happen:
1) We win against Baylor and Kansas
2) Tech loses to K-State and at OSU
3) Kansas loses to TCU twice
4) Baylor loses to Iowa State

We would then finish tied with Kansas and Baylor, but would have the tiebreaker as we would be 3-1 against them.  

[SL Xpress 7516]

12 minutes ago, HookEm said:

As crazy as it sounds, we could still win the conference.  The following need to happen:
1) We win against Baylor and Kansas
2) Tech loses to K-State and at OSU
3) Kansas loses to TCU twice
4) Baylor loses to Iowa State

We would then finish tied with Kansas and Baylor, but would have the tiebreaker as we would be 3-1 against them.  

I’m a believer!
 

Narrator: He’s not a believer. 

[D3zii 3708]

19 minutes ago, SL Xpress said:

I’m a believer! 

Morgan Freeman: he indeed did not believe 

[HookEm 2467]

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

I imagine that parlay would

have a nice payout on a minimal wager

[nycHorn 3037]

I imagine that parlay would
have a nice payout on a minimal wager

[Wulaw Horn 19122]

19 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

winning either of the next two would certainly lock up a 4 seed i would think. 

 

19 hours ago, texasstrong12 said:

Beating Baylor would almost certainly lock up a 4 seed I would think. 

 

19 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

winning either of the next two would certainly lock up a 4 seed i would think. 

3 seed with 3 wins between now and the end of the conference tourney stretch. 

[ztejas 43486]

5 hours ago, HookEm said:

3) Kansas loses to TCU twice

European nuclear war seems about as likely at the moment. 

[Pancho 44860]

We wouldn’t get a 3 seed unless those above us just implode. I’d rather have the 4 seed (the #1 4 seed) in SA region than the lowest 3 seed in SF or Philly.

[Wulaw Horn 19122]

52 minutes ago, Pancho said:

We wouldn’t get a 3 seed unless those above us just implode. I’d rather have the 4 seed (the #1 4 seed) in SA region than the lowest 3 seed in SF or Philly.

If we had 3 wins between now and the end of the season that leaves us #3 or 4 in the toughest conference in America, at least a semi finalist, maybe a finalist in that tournament, 24 wins, a net rating in the top 10 most likely, with an out of conference win against another team that’s close to top 10. Also, not a single bad loss all year. Worst loss would probably be by 1 at home to KSU, which has recently flirted with first 4 out or next 4 out status. 
I’m not guaranteeing that’s a 3 seed or anything, but that sure could be without anyone blinking an eye. 

Edited February 27, 2022 by Wulaw Horn

[Braff Zacklin 13625]

Among many things trending upward for this program is late-game management. I believe there have been at least two instances this year in which our 'Horns were clinging to a 3-point lead with mere seconds remaining and the opponent in possession and, on both occasions, the ballhandler was denied an opportunity to tie the game and was instead sent to the free-throw line.

Also, as silly as things got yesterday for those final 30 seconds in Morgantown, that was one clutch miss from Timmy. It seemed intentional and I'm inclined to believe that direction came from Beard.

Games run together, so I can't pluck a specific incident from memory, but I seem to recall a finish or two under Shaka in which the other team was allowed to take a 3 late and send things to overtime, where it ultimately prevailed.

[ATXbronco 4084]

1 hour ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Also, as silly as things got yesterday for those final 30 seconds in Morgantown, that was one clutch miss from Timmy. It seemed intentional and I'm inclined to believe that direction came from Beard.

Yup, the play-by-play guys verbally agreed with you when that happened.

They didn't say "Hey that guy Brad knows what he's talking about".
But it was pretty close.

[Js1 85433]

2 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

Yup, the play-by-play guys verbally agreed with you when that happened.

They didn't say "Hey that guy Brad knows what he's talking about".
But it was pretty close.

The Texas Sports write-up says he intentionally missed

[ATXbronco 4084]

Just now, Js1 said:

The Texas Sports write-up says he intentionally missed

Dang, errrybody agrees with Brad!

[SL Xpress 7516]

3 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Among many things trending upward for this program is late-game management. I believe there have been at least two instances this year in which our 'Horns were clinging to a 3-point lead with mere seconds remaining and the opponent in possession and, on both occasions, the ballhandler was denied an opportunity to tie the game and was instead sent to the free-throw line.

Also, as silly as things got yesterday for those final 30 seconds in Morgantown, that was one clutch miss from Timmy. It seemed intentional and I'm inclined to believe that direction came from Beard.

Games run together, so I can't pluck a specific incident from memory, but I seem to recall a finish or two under Shaka in which the other team was allowed to take a 3 late and send things to overtime, where it ultimately prevailed.

The funny thing about it to me was all the Tech fans criticizing Beard’s record in close games. Not that they were wrong, but it simply hasn’t manifested here. Never mind the clutch wins where Texas had the lead. A couple of epic comebacks while down late, too. 

[Js1 85433]

For tomorrow 

 

Edited February 28, 2022 by Js1

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

You know PJ will get his hands on a pair

[Braff Zacklin 13625]

One point of meaningless Internet reputation will be awarded to anyone attending what will apparently be the final home game at the Erwin Center. Please post pics.

Not a great hoops venue, but still many, many wonderful memories, dating back to the first college game I ever witnessed in person. Also attended my first aggy game of any sport there in '86 (a win for Weltlich and the men's team--give 'em hell, give 'em hell, make 'em eat shit!!).

Beating Baylor seems unlikely, but it sure would be a fine way to see the Drum off. No complaints from me if y'all storm the court.

[Pancho 44860]

 

[shadow_operative 15932]

55 minutes ago, Js1 said:

For tomorrow 

 

those are pretty sick. while i obviously don't have a pair of those, i still do have a few pairs of custom UT Nikes from over the years, including these team issued Air Forces with burnt orange trim:

had em for years, and i've only worn them a handful of times. 

[Braff Zacklin 13625]

33 minutes ago, Pancho said:

 

Someone send this to Sir Charles. Would love to see a Fireside Chat with him and Beard.

[CTC2 2797]

Greates basketball game played in FEC.  

 

 

[jimmyjazz 45981]

I think you have a really perverse definition of "greatest game".

[Hookem2147 21343]

Texas is 1 point underdogs against Baylor tomorrow 

[HookEm 2467]

The arena should be rocking tonight. I like our chances.  Then we get 5 days to prep for KU.  Meanwhile they have to play TCU twice.  I wouldn’t be shocked if we won both of them.

[Wally Pryor 5261]

8 hours ago, CTC2 said:

Greatest basketball game played in FEC. 

 

Arguably.  A real sellout in the FEC. Insane game, back and forth, went to overtime, great offensive talent, teams hated each other, Richardson hated the refs and got tossed, Penders hated the refs but didn't get tossed. 

Top 5 for sure. 

[Rockethorn1978 6093]

Gotta win the last game ever at the fec. Fuck Baylor and there dirty af coach

[Js1 85433]

3 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

Gotta win the last game ever at the fec. Fuck Baylor and there dirty af coach

Can Baylor do us a favor and just have a big emotional hangover from KU?

Thanks in advance.  Just give us this one. 

[LTtxfan 49279]

[ballrific 215]

I’d rather have the 4 seed (the #1 4 seed) in SA region than the lowest 3 seed in SF or Philly.

Thisx100

[LTtxfan 49279]