TheOpenThread: UConn vs. DePaul
by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM EST
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PrintDePaul Blue Demons at Connecticut Huskies, Feb 6, 2010 8:00 PM EST
This will be an interesting test of exactly how hardcore the folks are on this blog. At 8:00 on a Saturday night, will anyone be around to make snarky comments as 13th-place UConn battles 16th-place DePaul at Gampel Pavilion? Will any of the three writers of this here blog be around? (I will!) Will UConn show up? Will Jim Calhoun casually meander out on the court midway through the first half, as if nothing ever happened? Will this photo of Jerry Wainwright at his firing press conference break your heart? Did you remember that DePaul is a Big East team? Did you realize that UConn would be the away team in the pre-preliminary round of the Big East tournament if the season ended today?
So many questions. We'll try to answer as many of them as possible in TheOpenThread tonight. Join us.
(And also, if you haven't had a chance to read it (because it got buried in Signing Day coverage), please check out my SHOCKING expose of UConn's problems this season. I say "shocking" because I can't believe I made that many graphs, either. But basically, if you think UConn's main problem is anything other than poor rebounding, then you need to click that link and have some knowledge dropped on ya.)
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is just making that win less and less important. Down six to Oklahoma with three minutes left.
Also, this game reminded me that the Sooners could have had both Scottie Reynolds and Damion James last year, to go along with the bros. Griffin, Willie Warren and that 5-foot guy with a mohawk. Unreal team, that would have been.
by UConnBlog Justin on Feb 6, 2010 6:07 PM EST reply actions
SNY is showing some sports trivia show
In lieu of the snowed-out Pitt-Seton Hall game. The lady asking the questions is phenomenal, in the shallowest sense. That’s all.
So, how about that women's basketball team?
And since I have nothing to do and an hour to kill
The host’s name is Alexi Panos.
So, how about that women's basketball team?
by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome aboard, mysterious stranger
So, how about that women's basketball team?
by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
one might call them the cream of the crop. I just call them the team Pat Summitt wishes she had.
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Score predictions?
10 minutes til game time…
I say UConn 73, DePaul 60, but it’ll basically be a repeat of every annoying game against a mid-major that UConn played in November and December.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
it wouldn’t be a 2009-10 UConn game if it wasnt annoying. I’ll go UConn 68, DePaul 60, with 17 UConn turnovers
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
it’s sad that I just went to look up UConn’s assist-to-TO ratio and I started scrolling from the bottom of the list because I figured I’d find them quicker in that direction.
Amazingly I was wrong, as they have 333 ast to 322 TOs (1.03) which puts them 101 in the country. But it’s still 14.6 TOs/game, which is enraging.
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
OK, let's think of people that will be less excited than tonight's crowd
I’ll start:
-Big 10 football fans
-Freshmen two hours into a 3-hour literature class
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
-Rutgers basketball fans
-that one Nets fan
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Gavin still on the bench
Don’t really understand that. It’s time to stop pretending we have a bench.
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Sticks looks like he just got out of an important business meeting
Hair-wise, anyway
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MAJOK HITS A TURNAROUND 15-FOOTER
We are winning the national title next year. That settles it.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
Oriakhi has been fairly useless the last couple weeks
A few nice minutes in the Louisville game, but otherwise, ugh.
I’d like to see the Gavin-Majok back court for a little while.
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We're back in 11th with a win tonight
Big game, then. Naturally, DePaul out to an 11-5 lead five minutes in.
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Oriakhi checklist
Getting post position: check
Making a post move: check
Not fading away so that a 5-foot shot becomes an 8-foot shot: [open box]
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Im in an unfortunate state of mind
Where I think Oriakhi can be the next Greg Monroe.
There’s no explanation or justification for this. But, I want it.
Sticks passes up an open 3 on the drive-and-kick
Then turns it over on the ensuing pass.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
Anyone else having posting troubles?
Post button isn’t working, I’ve had to click “preview” and then “post” for the last 20 minutes, which is slightly annoying.
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mine is working as far as I know, but I do notice yours are coming in a little delayed.
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wifey asks silly questions:
My wife asked me why I was watching Coach’s Corner instead of the start of the UConn game, and I replied “Because Don Cherry doesn’t make me want to throw a shoe through my TV.”
17-12 DePaul at the under-8 timeout
Looking even more lethargic than usual tonight. Seems like Dyson’s barely even touched the ball.
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I've had no troubles with that
But I am a little happy to see some kickouts, even if those are failing miserably, too.
It’s the thought that counts, right?
Other teams make this "offense" stuff look so easy
Even the worst team in the Big East.
Screen near the top of the key, set feet, shoot, 3-pointer.
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thats because
UConn doesnt run an offense. Driving to the hoop and hoping for the best doesnt qualify
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Koshwal should stop trying to dribble
That is not his strong suit.
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Refs called a held ball
When Gavin and Majok were the guys with their hands on it.
DePaul 23-18 at the under-8 timeout.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
You know what this team needs?
A blizzard. A good 30 inches of snow to cancel about a week of games so they can stop and start all over again.
Tracy Webster getting his money’s worth.
Technical on DePaul's coach
Because what you definitely want to do, up five and playing fairly well, is give UConn free points and stop your momentum.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
Also, I love that Gavin is our tech free throw shooter
Is that sad? That our PF is the guy for that?
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
And there's a lead for UConn!
Sticks with a 3, 26-25 with 4:20 to go.
First lead since the 17:50 mark.
Those two sentences make me so sad.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
Hey, they were up 18 or so on Syracuse
It wasn’t until the second half that the universe restored itself
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
thanks
I cant take credit for photoshopping that pic. The great Zac Boyer of rivals.com is the one who snapped the Edsall pic and made the connection.
by The Columnist on Feb 6, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Also
Are we inclined to believe that ArGuyle and Pink Hat kid have an agreement that ArGuyle will always be in the front?
Dyson appears like he's not even trying out there
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Im okay with that being part of the game plan
Everyone else looks like they’re trying much more, as opposed to the “Let Dyson do what needs be done” game plan
No, usually Dyson tries too hard
Tonight he looks…I don’t know, uninterested.
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by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Majok is a manbeast on defense
My goodness. That was Hakim Warrick-in-the-2003-title-game-esque.
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Majok
He’s friggin’ powerful. Lock him in the weight room in the offseason, let him play a lot, go to a camp, and he’ll be a monster.
34-27 UConn at the half
Totally sleepwalking through this game, but DePaul is so so so so so bad.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
First half turnovers
DePaul 12, UConn 8. A minor miracle.
Second half underway.
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checking in from a charity benefit
happy to see the win. Also, welcome aboard columnist, your prolific output is appreciated.
Don't jinx it
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by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta give the student section credit
The “MAKE! MAKE! MAKEMAKEMAKE!” chant prior to free throws (to the tune of that classic number, “Shots” by LMFAO) is rather innovative.
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As soon as Porter checks in
DePaul hits back to back 3s to cut it to 39-34.
I think the evidence speaks for itself.
Also, I am completely on my own at this point, aren’t I?
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yeah
it’s sad that I have mostly replaced it with Kembawful.
by Andrew Porter on Feb 6, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I'm here too...
…just got stuck on the CW for a minute because I have a difficult time turning away from “Remember the Titans”
Oriakhi with the 15-footer
The Warrior is strong in this one.
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DePaul really not having a tough time scoring seems like
But Dyson’s starting to take over. 49-44 w/ 12 to play
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DePaul on the road this year:
L, 67-54 at Vanderbilt
L, 64-61 at Florida Gulf Coast(!!!!!!!!!!)
L, 65-52 at Pittsburgh
L, 99-72 at Villanova
L, 67-47 at St. John’s
L, 87-77 at Notre Dame
L, 80-69 at Marquette
And DePaul has a chance to tie UConn with 9:00 left. UConn sucks.
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Just so we can have this hanging over our head the last 7:37
A UConn loss here would be the worst in the Calhoun era, I would think. No?
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i'd have to think about regular season
because its definitely not the worst ever. the game against the team that shall not be named in 06 was, well, we know
I'm saying worst loss, period.
We weren’t the only high-profile team that M*son beat that postseason.
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by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
zzzz
There’s like a general malaise to this team. They just kind of float along through these games.
then no
not the worst ever.
06 alone had the loss to Cuse in the Big East tourney, and then the tourney
05 loss to NC State was pretty bad
and lest we forget San Diego in 08 in the NCAA Tournament
I think thats your top 4
No, that's not what I'm talking about
Those were stomach-punch losses to good teams.
This would be a loss to a 1-9 DePaul team that might be the least talented team on UConn’s schedule, i.e. the worst team UConn’s ever lost to in the Calhoun era.
Orange Bowl/dual Final Fours or bust in 2011. We're going all-in.
by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, I'm sure there was a particularly bad one
St. Bonaventure? (No idea how good they were that year)
But this would have to be up there, if DePaul ended up winning this. (Also, this one’s at Gampel, and that makes a difference, too.)
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by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
btw
I’m having issues with my post button now. Only when I try to reply tho, so that’s why my reply is in a separate post.
Oh, Coombs-McDaniel's in
I think Blaney forgot he was on the team.
UConn up 3 at the under-4, heading to the line after the timeout.
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Gotcha
worst team, then yes, you’re probably right.
I was thinking along the lines that, we’re not going to be totally shocked if they blow it tonight based on how they’ve been playing this season. Therefore, its not as bad because of the shock.
How did the Bonnies finish that year?
Serious question. Middle of the pack A-10 team that year?
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by Kevin Meacham on Feb 6, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Has anyone mentioned #0's leggings yet?
I feel like this should’ve been mentioned.
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Nice fadeaway from Dyson
Up to a 6-point lead with 2:15 left. Hated the shot, but eh, it went in.
And friggin’ Evil DePaul Walker, again, for 3. It’s 60-57 with under 2 left.
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I can't believe this game is coming down to the final minute.
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Jesus, Gavin.
Missed dunk, foul call looked iffy until I saw the replay. Anyone else’s heart go in their throats on that play?
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If Dyson's gonna drive
…I like when he dishes like that, especially when he draws defenders. That drive from the wing is terrible
For pretty much DePaul, gotta make their free throws
Did the signal skip about 10 times in a row just then?
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Well, DePaul sets up the shot
And it’s a freshman fading away for a corner 3. That’s why they’re DePaul, I suppose.
So…anyone think Syracuse is favored by fewer than 15 points on Wednesday?
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Thank the lord the losing streak is over.
May Syracuse Hate Half-Week, Part II begin.
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