Outstanding Road Win

[WilsonHog]

Tennessee put enough pressure on us in the last 10 minutes of the game, with their crowd into the game, to test our mettle. We withstood numerous runs, aided by the fact that we were cool under pressure and that Darryl Macon has ice water in his veins.

Very pleased with this team and with Mike for a solid effort and a good road win.

[ricepig]

Yep, nice win, we needed one.

[Hogimus Prime]

Good win.  Didn't feel like the Hogs played all that great so that was a good sign to win on the road and not playing great.

[devildoghawg]

That win was a big freaking deal.  We keep it respectable at Kentucky and we got a real shot with everyone else in the SEC.  I'm beginning to think these kids play better on the road than they do at home.

[Danny J]

A lot of big plays down the stretch...Moses with the tip out...Beard with the steal...Barford and Macon knocking down HUGE FT's...Watkins with the quick inbound with 1.8 on the clock...

^^^clutch

This will go a long way to help build this teams confidence.

[devildoghawg]

Also I need to say this, Kingsley needs to get on his game or go to the bench.  He puts zero effort in about 80% of the time.  I got big hopes for him but right now he's not the best option on the court. 

[ShadowHawg]

Fun game to watch. Anyone else think this team gets stronger in the second half of games?

[hobhog]

Also I need to say this, Kingsley needs to get on his game or go to the bench.  He puts zero effort in about 80% of the time.  I got big hopes for him but right now he's not the best option on the court.

Effort is there he just isn't as athletic as I thought. He does plenty defensively to make up for horrible offense.

[razorbackfan4life]

This team has so much potential.  When the light comes on it will be beautiful.  Once they all learn to play as one mind we will be tough to beat. 

[SPAL]

Effort is there he just isn't as athletic as I thought. He does plenty defensively to make up for horrible offense.

He is very athletic and has superb footwork. Just can't get his shot to fall. And the effort is there too....That's actually quite foolish .

[hogsanity]

Effort is there he just isn't as athletic as I thought. He does plenty defensively to make up for horrible offense.

Guards still not great at getting him the ball in scoring position  either.

[devildoghawg]

Effort is there he just isn't as athletic as I thought. He does plenty defensively to make up for horrible offense.

My biggest complain on offense is he spends way to much time on the perimeter and he rarely goes up for an offensive board.  On defense he is terrible at protection the paint from inside intrusion but his shot blocking on guards is definitely top tier talent.  He's just a strange duck, I really hope he figures it out this year.

[Wisco Pig]

Also I need to say this, Kingsley needs to get on his game or go to the bench.  He puts zero effort in about 80% of the time.  I got big hopes for him but right now he's not the best option on the court.

He did some good things on the defensive end.   10 boards, 3 blocks, 2 steals.

[devildoghawg]

He is very athletic and has superb footwork. Just can't get his shot to fall. And the effort is there too....That's actually quite foolish .

You can call it foolish, but he's stationary about 80% of the game.  That won't cut it in this system.

[cardsNhogs]

Great win!! We have to fix the rebounding problem but I'm excited about a Hog Win tonight!

[BoarnSupremacy]

Macon won this game with his FTs

[hawgrunner]

Very much needed win. WPS!

[Breems]

All guards scored 10+ except for Watkins who still had 8.

Barford got us back into the game, Beard gave us tough buckets all game during droughts, and Macon brought us home.

I'm concerned about our poor post play (virtually non-existent offensively). Guards will have to keep playing at a very high level to keep this thing afloat.

[moses_007]

Let's go to Rupp now and silence Calipari.

[devildoghawg]

All guards scored 10+ except for Watkins who still had 8.

Barford got us back into the game, Beard gave us tough buckets all game during droughts, and Macon brought us home.

I'm concerned about our poor post play (virtually non-existent offensively). Guards will have to keep playing at a very high level to keep this thing afloat.

0 offensive boards by Kingsley and less than double digits in the last 5 games TOTAL, it's a stat that matters.  Have to crash the boards especially against teams like Kentucky.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Let's go to Rupp now and silence Calipari.

That would be great. I think that game will get ugly in away I don't want to talk about.

But I won't let it ruin what appears to be a very good season

[rzrbackramsfan]

Also I need to say this, Kingsley needs to get on his game or go to the bench.  He puts zero effort in about 80% of the time.  I got big hopes for him but right now he's not the best option on the court.

Oh man, this couldn't be further from the truth.  There's no one else on the team that can rebound and block/affect shots like him.  No way we would've won with him on the bench.  I hope Kinglsey is gonna watch the tape and learn his role more and more because offensively, yes, trey is probably substantially better. 

[poloprince]

They played through that rough patch in the first half and pulled it out. I like what I saw from Barford. I hope that light has come on for him.  :razorback:

[hoghearted]

Macon won this game with his FTs

ain't that the truth.


Appreciative of the win in a tough road game.

[PonderinHog]

We would not have won this game without Kingsley.  If he continues to improve, we'll be even better. 

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

All guards scored 10+ except for Watkins who still had 8.

Barford got us back into the game, Beard gave us tough buckets all game during droughts, and Macon brought us home.

I'm concerned about our poor post play (virtually non-existent offensively). Guards will have to keep playing at a very high level to keep this thing afloat.

I keep hoping the light comes on for Moses. If so look out!

[FrankCourtneyNicodemus]

Excited for these guys tonight. WP

[SPAL]

You can call it foolish, but he's stationary about 80% of the game.  That won't cut it in this system.

It is foolish. You're talking about 1 aspect of his game. An aspect that he is being asked to do. 80% is an arbitrary number you made up for starters. But let's not dismiss everything else he does. I'm just glad the 20% of time he did put forth effort came at the end of the game where he altered a shot and knocked it out to Macon.

[RyeHogFan]

I'm really proud of this team. When we got down 39-26, I thought we were about to get blown out again. That 11-0 run to end the half gave this team a huge jolt of confidence. You could just see it when we started the second half. We had several guys make clutch plays as we took the lead and never lost it again. Woo Pig!

[lynbug]

All guards scored 10+ except for Watkins who still had 8.

Barford got us back into the game, Beard gave us tough buckets all game during droughts, and Macon brought us home.

I'm concerned about our poor post play (virtually non-existent offensively). Guards will have to keep playing at a very high level to keep this thing afloat.

Spot on!!!Realistically how many SEC teams do you think that will work with?

[hawgmasta]

Solid performance on the road. That Florida loss got every one too deep down in the dumps. This team is a good team, who should beat most teams they should and steal a few from teams they "shouldn't beat."

I'm proud of these hogs; they're better than they get credit for.

[Porked Tongue]

As Barford and Beard go, so will our road games.

Simple as that.

[upperdeck_hawg]

Great win but Moses cant get manhandled like he did tonight. He needs to finish around the basket and hit his free throws.

[Dropkick]

They showed some guts tonight. Proud of those young men.

[HawgnCorona]

Fun game to watch. Anyone else think this team gets stronger in the second half of games?

Im think so as well...but they keep this up Im going to need stronger HBP meds.

[HawgnCorona]

As Barford and Beard go, so will our road games.

Simple as that.

Well , I feel much better after reading this. These two have been the MOST consistent go guard play is necessary.

[lynbug]

Great win but Moses cant get manhandled like he did tonight. He needs to finish around the basket and hit his free throws.

Probably ain't gonna happen.  A winning game plan needs to go around MK....not through him (IMHO).

[snf6278]

 I loved Cook in the starting lineup and Thomas coming off the bench. Thought DT brought some intensity. I think he'll work better in that roll. Great win tonight! WPS!!!!

[HoopS]

Moses is a key cog. We pick his game apart because dadgummit we need him to play up to his potential. He isn't jumping vertically enough at times around the basket. That makes him play "small" at times. Gather and go UP strong and he's tough. Lean and lift and a 6'5" blocks him like tonight. And I still harp on his free throws. You can quote percentages all you want but his approach is poor and will fail him often - tonight as an example and down the stretch last year as more proof. He does not get his eyes to the rim early enough. Watch Macon and Hannahs. Then watch Moses look at the ground to the left and quickly shoot. It matters because he *can* shoot. He overcomes his approach because of his ability. But if he'd slow up and work just a bit on technique, his NBA stock would improve. Maddening to watch him at the line. As the season wears, technique is more and more important. It almost costs us tonight. All of that said - we need him.

[rude1]

Very good road win to build off of. When was the last time we saw a Hog team challenged down the stretch on the road, continue to go to the free throw line and knock them down. Macon especially is one cool character under fire.

[Temprees]

Also I need to say this, Kingsley needs to get on his game or go to the bench.  He puts zero effort in about 80% of the time.  I got big hopes for him but right now he's not the best option on the court. 

Agree.  He's definitely not going all out.

[Kevin]

Totally shocked by the results tonight.
Way to go hogs

[rude1]

They played through that rough patch in the first half and pulled it out. I like what I saw from Barford. I hope that light has come on for him.  :razorback:

This^^^.  Barford seemed to finally be in the flow, not trying to do too much, letting the game just happen. More importantly he didn't get out of control and become that turnover machine tonight.

[rude1]

We would not have won this game without Kingsley.  If he continues to improve, we'll be even better. 

People are judging Kingsley by the offensive end, mistake. His role on this team is as a rebounder, rim protector, there are plenty of scoring options on this team, but if he doesn't rebound the basketball I am not sure who will.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

People are judging Kingsley by the offensive end, mistake. His role on this team is as a rebounder, rim protector, there are plenty of scoring options on this team, but if he doesn't rebound the basketball I am not sure who will.

I agree. I wish Thomas and Cook didn't get pushed around so much in the paint.

[rude1]

I agree. I wish Thomas and Cook didn't get pushed around so much in the paint.

Trey Thompson is the one we need more out of, he is literally just another body and set of fouls out there when he comes into the game. 9 minutes and 3 fouls committed. I have seen him show more than what he is showing. Always seems out of position and hacking away.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Trey Thompson is the one we need more out of, he is literally just another body and set of fouls out there when he comes into the game. 9 minutes and 3 fouls committed. I have seen him show more than what he is showing. Always seems out of position and hacking away.

I thought he started to really come on near the end of last year but it appears he gained some bad weight in the off season. Need him living on Cleveland Hill again. 

[Danny J]

This^^^.  Barford seemed to finally be in the flow, not trying to do too much, letting the game just happen. More importantly he didn't get out of control and become that turnover machine tonight.

He played really well with Beard...I believe that during that stretch we made the 11-0 run to finish the half it was Beard, Barford and Hannah's and that was quite an impressive stretch. I will also add the FT's he made late after the first FT he gave the shush sign to the fans. That is the kind of confidence this team needs.

[ChicoHog]

Fun game to watch. Anyone else think this team gets stronger in the second half of games?

It was a good game to watch for the first 30 minutes.  Then the fouls started and everything slowed down.  Regardless it was a good win.  Congrats to the Hogs.  Really nice to have someone like Macon you can trust on the FT line. 

[ishankem]

Let's go to Rupp now and silence Calipari.

God!  Cats won't even break a sweat