***** Official Auburn vs Kentucky Game Thread *****

[CrimsonCats]

Guards are the difference in this game so far. Williams is actually borderline dominating Broome, but even if it feels like they got a little bit lucky and made some low percentage shots, their guards are lighting up the scoreboard while ours can’t throw it in the ocean. This is probably going to be a tough hole to climb out of.

 

[megablue]

Pope needs to do something to get us some open looks from beyond the arc.
To my view, it’s just that simple.

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

Butler has to defend and facilitate the offense. He can’t shoot. His arm won’t work.

 

[SemperFiCat]

I cannot stand this dude. Looks like a skeevy guy who hits on his drug dealer's 13 yo sister.

True, but he's absolutely shredding us.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

But we're bad fans if we don't smile and take it.

Stop being a poor pitiful victim until at least the game is over

 

[FanofUK]

The pressure is 2 much for a banged up point guard and a backup that is out. But heck they are not missing

 

[bbncal02]

Fans deserve their money back for (a) having to watch this ref shit show, and (b) these guys not even looking fired up for this game. This isn't understanding the assignment to be down this much.

Woah, man. Careful. You might be a bad fan.

 

[WeWant9]

Had it down to 6 a few times but couldn’t break it. Then that tech really screwed UK.

 

[L.O.D.]

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

Yeah, I've been here through rough season's man. including 9-16. Kiss my ass. I'll be listening on radio. I just don't care to watch us get eviscerated in 8-5 AGAIN.

The season is not over and that’s mainly what I am replying to. This is a piss poor effort by the Cats.

 

[megablue]

Guards are the difference in this game so far. Williams is actually borderline dominating Broome, but even if it feels like they got a little bit lucky and made some low percentage shots, their guards are lighting up the scoreboard while ours can’t throw it in the ocean. This is probably going to be a tough hole to climb out of.

You’re right … Williams is inside Broome’s head, no question.

 

[sambowieshin]

Afraid today is pros vs joes.

 

[chroix]

It ain’t over but we played a lot of losing basketball that half.

 

[Big BlueBeard]

The refs are awful, but if we could hit one damn shot we could have kept it close. Instead they ran away with it.

Man we shot 20 friggin FTs the first half. Played like shit. Scared. Overmatched. It ain’t the refs. I agree with ya. Make your damn shots.

 

[chasingwildcat]

We need to start running something to get Brea and Noah some open looks.

I never understand that we do not have plays setting for shooters to find open shots.

This is shocking given that Pope is offense master in theory.

Brea always just stands around to wait to catch the ball...

 

[runt#69]

I never expected us to compete for a title, but man, the TOs and the lack of effort is disappointing. VERY.

missed opportunities have killed us. Hate to say it, but they have. Making this season tougher than it otherwise would have been though. Hustle and desire and playing hard, it's gotta happen. Just has to. Agreed. Tough to take. I just want to see all the guys get as healthy as possible.

 

[bbncal02]

Stop being a poor pitiful victim until at least the game is over

My dude, I've been watching UK basketball for 35+ years. You don't get to tell me anything.

 

[Mash 2.4]

All the Cal trolls here. Your coach is losing to South Carolina 40-16 right now. The mods should really clean up things on this board.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

Well Coach Cal would’ve had us in this game lol
Am I seeing that Ark/SC score correctly??
40-16..good lord lol

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

The foul on the 3 by Carr and the BS flagrant we’re 3-5 points.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Some people need to recognize this Auburn team is higher rated in KenPom than our 2015 undefeated team. No amount of “understanding the assignment” allows you to beat a team this good when they get rolling. Auburn is a juggernaut

 

[LmdCat]

They are up 15 at half and Broome only has 1 point.

They are up 15 because of that terrible call. That butt hole lying on the floor in a fetal position acting like he was nearly dead is rewarded by the refs. We should do that every chance we get. This rule has got to be changed.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Just win the LSU game and a game at SEC and NCAA tourneys and see what happens after that

 

[FirewithFire]

Well, that was an all systems failure.

Injuries just kneecapped this team and there isn't a single thing that can be done about it. If by some miracle Jax gets good before the big dance I guess we could still make a run but if not it doesn't look good.

 

[chattanoogawildcat]

Auburn getting plenty of help with the officiating

How many times have you orgasmed so far since 1:00 pm?

TMI

 

[ArtLaibsGhost]

Oweh playing stupid. Zero point guard, and Brea not shooting against number 1 team. Lucky we aren't losing by 20

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Well Coach Cal would’ve had us in this game lol
Am I seeing that Ark/SC score correctly??
40-16..good lord lol

It isn’t too late to go wear maroon and go cheer for Arkansas. Your guy still coaches

 

[bbncal02]

missed opportunities have killed us. Hate to say it, but they have. Making this season tougher than it otherwise would have been though. Hustle and desire and playing hard, it's gotta happen. Just has to. Agreed. Tough to take. I just want to see all the guys get as healthy as possible.

This.

I even said....IN THIS thread. If we lose, we lose. But you go down fighting. Right now, it's poor decisions and bad TOs. That is not going down fighting.

 

[The_Answer1313]

Haven't ya'll seen the Duke game?

Or the Gonzaga game?

This is what we do vs good teams
Lure them into a false sense of security and the second half hits and we win

 

[KYFOSSIL]

My dude, I've been watching UK basketball for 35+ years. You don't get to tell me anything.

I’ve watched far longer than that I’ll tell you whatever I feel like saying especially what you’re doing is bitching

 

[chasingwildcat]

Guards are the difference in this game so far. Williams is actually borderline dominating Broome, but even if it feels like they got a little bit lucky and made some low percentage shots, their guards are lighting up the scoreboard while ours can’t throw it in the ocean. This is probably going to be a tough hole to climb out of.

Williams plays better than Broome

We are outmatched in other four positions..

 

[Chief Paducah]

I love our guys but their guards and the depth of their guards are head and shoulders above ours. They have 3 guards already in double figures. That is why Bruce better hope to win it this year. If you can’t win with the talent he has, you can’t win it.

 

[Big BlueBeard]

True, but he's absolutely shredding us.

Sure is. He’s one of those guys you hate, but would love on your team.

 

[Soupbean]

We have a big problem throwing the ball away, we throw it away way too much. When you are not hitting your passes have to be spot on and they have been bad most of the game.

Yep kind of comes with popes style of offense I’m afraid. We are built off cutting and passing more than the dribble penetration so we have more passes with more risk of bad ones for turnovers.

The worse part is when we don’t cut and start standing around we end up with the ball getting stuck in hands for 3 seconds or more and they then feel the need to force passes to get rid of it.

The back door look costs us 3 to 4 turnovers a game on forced passes

 

[bbncal02]

Oweh playing stupid. Zero point guard, and Brea not shooting against number 1 team. Lucky we aren't losing by 20

only 15. lol.

Gonna take a monster effort to stay in this one.

 

[chasingwildcat]

Haven't ya'll seen the Duke game?

Or the Gonzaga game?

This is what we do vs good teams
Lure them into a false sense of security and the second half hits and we win

Ole miss says hello...

 

[HenryMuto]

To hold Broome to 1 point and be down 15 is a kick in the nuts

 

[katwest]

They are up 15 because of that terrible call. That butt hole lying on the floor in a fetal position acting like he was nearly dead is rewarded by the refs. We should do that every chance we get. This rule has got to be changed.

Then laughing next trip down the court!

 

[LmdCat]

Just win the LSU game and a game at SEC and NCAA tourneys and see what happens after that

I am not so certain that this game is over.

 

[Wildskatfan]

It isn’t too late to go wear maroon and go cheer for Arkansas. Your guy still coaches

He is down his his two leading scorers.