Ole Miss Rebels Travel to Athens Georgia to take on Bulldogs - OPEN THREAD
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 3:03 PM EST
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Fresh off of a defeat of the Starkvillian Bulldogs, the Rebels will travel to Athens to take on the Bulldogs of Georgia this afternoon in a crucial road SEC match. At first glance, this seems like a game the Rebels should be able to handle considering Georgia's 10-8 (1-3) record, but Ole Miss has struggled mightily on the road giving cuase for caution even amongst its most optimistic basketball fans.
Georgia has played a pretty tough schedule. Losses to Cal, Xavier, Cincy, Florida, and Vanderbilt aren't exactly terrible. Losses to Colorado, and Georgia Tech though, aren't too impressive. Neither are victories over Tennessee, Wofford, South Dakota State, and Delaware State. Judging by their schedule alone, Georgia is a mediocre basketball team, and their wins and losses serve as evidence enough of this.
In scoring, the Bulldogs are led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (14.2 ppg), a 6'4" guard out of Greenville, GA. Gerald Robinson Jr., a transfer to Georgia from Tennessee State, also averages double-digit points for Georgia (13.5 ppg). Donte Williams, a 6-9 forward, rounds out the three most productive players on the Georgia offense, averaging 8 points, 5 rebounds, and a block per game.
Georgia, philosophically, is similar to Ole Miss this season in that defense seems to be a higher priority. They are currently forth in the league in total defense, with their opponents averaging 63 ppg. They are more guard oriented than Ole Miss, though, which is exactly what Ole Miss needs to consider schematically in order to win. The gameplan against Mississippi State - assuming it was a plan - saw the offense flow through Reginald Buckner and Terrence Henry. If those two, along with DeMarco Cox and Murphy Holloway, can have active roles in controlling the offense, with Jalen Kendrick and Nick Williams in the guard spots, Ole Miss should take this one.
The game's on at 3:00 PM Central on the SEC Network. Watch it and join in on the open thread fun.
SCORE PREDICTION: Ole Miss 71 - Georgia 70
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Go Rebs.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 3:39 PM EST reply actions
Can't watch/listen
Finishing up my application to the MS Bar Exam. This is miserable
Good Luck Rebs and Tupreb on your exam!!!
and maybe, just a little, somewhat,if we are lucky we can make a statement in the next 3 games to keep the excitement going on in Oxford!!! It is great to smile again when I see state friends now…
by KatieScarlett on Jan 21, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
I guess it's too late to tell you
not to go to Law School.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
At least it is a two-day exam now.
Back in my day (a few years ago), it was three days long. That application is a beast, though.
I just had a glass of Abita Andygator. It made me feel good on my insides.
It’s close and exciting. Lots of shit.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 3:57 PM EST reply actions
If Michigan hadn't given up an early lead, this would be way over.
They’ve owned the second half.
On the other hand, if Arkansas weren’t as shitty as we are at free throws, they’d win. They had TWO opportunities to end the game just now and couldn’t. This shit’s exciting.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Arkansas just one by two.
Michigan had the ball and 7 seconds, missed the last-second three ball.
Really, really exciting game.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
JUST WON BY TWO
Yeah I’ve been drinking. It’s Saturday, y’all.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Terrance
is being nasty today.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions
9 of our first 11 points
for those who can’t watch.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
11 of 13
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
16-12 good guys
right now
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions
Looking good so far
Wanting to see Kendrick really show out today
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 4:20 PM EST reply actions
Good hustle play from him a minute ago.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah.
I was just commenting about that to a friend.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
I'm okay with that. We can maintain a lead on
Georgia at this rate. We can let Buckner play more recklessly in the 2nd half.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Andddddd Georgia is nailing threes
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 4:21 PM EST reply actions
Based on Mosely's latest tweet, the croots must be at the Rib Cage.
I know its’ the Rib Cage, but if you’re a good Rebel you’ll go and buy a round.
Rib Cage's basement bar is legit.
Ever since Murff’s closed (RIP), Oxford’s dive bar scene has moved into that basement bar. My brother and I like meeting up with old drinking buddies there.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
Henry is
an enigma wrapped in a puzzle. I have tried to understand why he’s so inconsistent for four years now and have no answers. I wish he looked this great all the time.
by bball1984 on Jan 21, 2012 4:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is a characteristic of
all of Andy Kennedy’s players. It’s truly amazing when you think about it. My LSU buddy even said the same thing about White.
by Iamblackbearhearmeroar on Jan 21, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I want to go see the recruits!
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 4:29 PM EST reply actions
I think Cox is learning how to play basketball.
I’d still rather see him on the football field.
30-20 Rebs
4:23 remaining in the half.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions
Rebels 32 - Bulldogs 23
A minute to go
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Marcus Thornton just hit Terrence Henry in the balls. Deliberately.
What an asshole. Got a flagrant foul.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Nut shots are risky
Successfully executed and a nice advantage can be secured. Failure… Well, you are an ass. We’ll take the points but I feel sorry for Nick Williams.
by RebElitist on Jan 21, 2012 4:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I believe that was Nick Williams...
by Geaux To Hell LSU on Jan 21, 2012 4:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
T'was.
I kneejerked that one. I’m also drinking champagne right now because I don’t give a shit.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
I luv champagne but I only get to drink it on NYEve or a wedding.
How u don’t give a shit? I commend ur ballz.
34-23
at the half
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, he looked OLD when they showed him at the Arky game earlier.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
We look good today!!
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 4:50 PM EST reply actions
Yeah sorry y’all I will not say that again
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions
Muahahaha yessssssss
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions
Yesssss I am loving this
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions
Jelan is one hell of a passer
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
Rebs up by 8
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions
Did I just hear
“Ole Miss” and “great zone offense” is the same sentence?!
Beer and hot wings....mmmmmm
by Slates on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We're actually running a zone offense today
that takes advantage of our size and gets us easy looks around the bucket. What a novel concept!
by bball1984 on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm just now turning it on...
and despite the score, I don’t believe you.
I'm a Rebel, but I bleed the cherry and silver of the Lobos.
As opposed to our usual pass around the perimeter zone offense which was invented by coach jan sojourner at JA
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:16 PM EST reply actions
Kendrick
Do y’all think Kendrick is just a little rusty or what?
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions
Is it me or is Summers starting to look like he's the boss from the 1 spot?
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing airplane glue
by The next, next Dex on Jan 21, 2012 5:19 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Can we just have the
3-point line removed for all of our remaining games
by RebElitist on Jan 21, 2012 5:20 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
This would be a good road win
ESPN is predicting us to actually MAKE the big dance. GOTTA win a few of these!
No way. Link.
There’s no way they’re predicting that. Are they?
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Not seeing it now....
It was posted about a week ago. I’m guessing the Auburn game changed someones mind…..
This bro from Montenegro sucks. UGA wasted a scholarship on him. I said it.
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by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jan 21, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions
Been thinking that the whole game
Beer and hot wings....mmmmmm
by Slates on Jan 21, 2012 5:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It just dawned on me:
We’re currently in first place in the West. How the hell did that happen???
13 point game
with three minutes left.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 5:47 PM EST reply actions
Yall think we can beat Florida?
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions
Meh... probably not.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Players and fans have to get back to believing they can beat anyone at home.
When that happens, it becomes one of the toughest shitbox arenas for a visiting team to win once again.
Y’all if we can pull the atmosphere we had at ms state for the Florida game we can beat them I think.
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
Yikes.
63-59 with 26 seconds left. We’re still up though.
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by Juco All-American on Jan 21, 2012 5:57 PM EST reply actions
This bald red has called everything UGA's way all damn game
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing airplane glue
by The next, next Dex on Jan 21, 2012 6:03 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
*ref
Stupid autocorrect
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by The next, next Dex on Jan 21, 2012 6:04 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
WHEW!!
My heart stopped a little there
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing airplane glue
by The next, next Dex on Jan 21, 2012 6:05 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Hi. we are the Rebels.
We strive to make nothing easy and to provoke heart attacks! We do good work.
by RebElitist on Jan 21, 2012 6:06 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
That was ridiculous now if we can just take florida
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 6:06 PM EST reply actions
Before the last two games I would have said no way. But if the team that played the previous 77 minutes of basketball
shows up against UF, then it’s certainly possible.
The last three minutes of that game
Summarized all my problems with AK’s regime. We quit running an offense and doing what had worked for us all game, committed a bunch of really dumb fouls, and bricked a ton of FT’s all while AK stood on the sidelines acting like he didn’t know what was happening and had no clue what to do. BUT, it’s a win and I’ll take it.
by bball1984 on Jan 21, 2012 6:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We are seventh in the SEC
Wonder if that game changed it any?
"Dont taze me bro"
by Bringing the Pena on Jan 21, 2012 6:09 PM EST reply actions
We can take sole 4th if LSU and State lose tonight..
/Geaux to Fail State?…Nah
/Geaux to hell LSU
by Geaux To Hell LSU on Jan 21, 2012 6:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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