Huge Opportunity for the basketball team tonight

[cheewgumm]

If the refs will relax a little we can win tonight.

[msstate7]

Yeah, it's a huge opportunity, but it's also a huge obstacle. I like our chances of having a huge 2-0 (at Florida, Auburn) next week better than winning tonight.

[Ranchdawg]

If they will defend their shooters block out on offense rebounds we have a chance. Also the officials can?t go Bama on us.

[Pancho]

we all snowed in here in north MS so we will be viewing

[LC Dawg]

Kentucky is definitely beatable but I never like our chances in Rupp.

[Kingbarkus]

Kentucky is prolific on offense and will really test our defense. Problem is Kentucky is susceptible to good guard play and giving up points. Exactly where we are terrible.

[CaptainObvious]

I just hope we keep it within 10. That would be a positive in Rupp. Would be nice to win, but

[NCMSTFAN]

Yeah, it's a huge opportunity, but it's also a huge obstacle. I like our chances of having a huge 2-0 (at Florida, Auburn) next week better than winning tonight.

Agreed, that's why getting a win at Rupp would be so beneficial because I like our chances against Florida and Auburn. Its gonna be tough though

[parabrave]

If we can shoot better than 50% at the FT and Hubbard shoots 50% for FG/

[mparkerfd20]

Lose by 16. Never a close game.

[RocketDawg]

we all snowed in here in north MS so we will be viewing

Game is in Lexington anyway.

Off to a good start, but did against Alabama too.

[SailingDawg]

What Tolu done to his hair?

[RocketDawg]

We're just spottin' them a few to get started. Not to worry.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Jeffries single handedly giving KY the game

[PGHBulldogBG]

This has shades of @Tenn last year

[RocketDawg]

Jones is hot, at least for a while. Hope he can keep it up.

[CaptainObvious]

So far, Bell and Tolu has 0 points and 0 rebounds.

[RocketDawg]

We just can't make a close-in shot. Same as against Alabama.

[msstate7]

Is tolu injured again? He flat out dominated a really good Tenn team, and he's struggled since

[HoopsDawg]

Is tolu injured again? He flat out dominated a really good Tenn team, and he's struggled since

UK sagging way off Cam. Basically it's a double team on Tolu at all times.

[msstate7]

This isn't shaping up as a good night...
We down
North Texas down
Rutgers down

[RocketDawg]

What Tolu done to his hair?

Not exactly an improvement, huh? And it's negatively impacted his FT percentage. ;)

[msstate7]

UK sagging way off Cam. Basically it's a double team on Tolu at all times.

The double team must even reach him on the FT line. So disappointing to realize his FT improvement was a total fluke

[RocketDawg]

UK certainly has some shooters.

[RockyDog]

Hubbard is the only player on the team that could beat air in a game of HORSE. Terrible crootin effort by the dentist and Brooks

[RezDog7]

Same ol MSU. I miss winning basketball games.

[parabrave]

Somebody tell JH he has teammates and can shoot something besides a 3. This isn't High School

[HoopsDawg]

Jans should play Shak, Hubbard, Jones, bell and Tolu together for few minutes

[msstate7]

Hubbard 4/17 shooting since Tenn game

[HoopsDawg]

Same ol MSU. I miss winning basketball games.

UK exposing all of our weaknesses. We failed miserably in the portal

[msstate7]

Same ol MSU. I miss winning basketball games.

We used to beat Kentucky in rupp all the time

[RocketDawg]

Why is Jans called "The Dentist"?

[msstate7]

Why is Jans called "The Dentist"?

Bc watching his teams play is painful to everyone (opponents and our fans)

[Ranchdawg]

We are playing horrible and the talent gap between us and them is as big as the Gulf of Mexico. We ain?t winning this game. Oh well.

[mparkerfd20]

Told you so although we're gonna lose by a lot more than 16. So predictable.

[parabrave]

Playing Street ball/

[RocketDawg]

Didn't Bradshaw just travel before that shot?

[RocketDawg]

Bc watching his teams play is painful to everyone (opponents and our fans)

Ha. That might be true, but even the university calls him that on the hailstate page.

[HoopsDawg]

That was as bad as it gets.

[Offshore Dawg]

This is starting to suck mule dick.

[msstate7]

I didn't expect to win but 1 of these last 3 games, but what I don't like is the defense has gone south big time. I understand these 3 have great offenses, but we're supposed to have a great defense. I'm really pissed at jans for just totally letting the defense go to pot. The only reason we play dj and cam is bc of defense. If we can't stop teams anyway, they shouldn't play. I'm pissed

[civildawg]

Is anyone else's confidence in Jan's taking a hit? He's supposed to be a defensive specialist but our defense has really sucked this year and we've been getting out rebounded almost every game it seems

[NCMSTFAN]

Being a "defensive team" is overrated!!! You have to be able to score and we have no pure scorers!

Hubbard is the closest thing we have to that but he has limitations.. when your best player is the smallest guy on the court there is issues.. I say this respectfully but how many teams won Championships at any level with a 5'9" player being their best player? we need more scoring especially on the perimeter.

[cheewgumm]

Forte has to play more.

None of our starters can score enough.

[NCMSTFAN]

Is anyone else's confidence in Jan's taking a hit? He's supposed to be a defensive specialist but our defense has really sucked this year and we've been getting out rebounded almost every game it seems

Ill say again.. being a defensive team is overrated. There has to be a balance but at the end of the day you have to have guys who can score and we have maybe 2.

[msugolf]

Is anyone else's confidence in Jan's taking a hit? He's supposed to be a defensive specialist but our defense has really sucked this year and we've been getting out rebounded almost every game it seems

A hit? More like a torpedo. I knew what we were getting when we hired him though. Hopefully he realizes the difference between recruiting jucos vs legit players. His latest recruiting class is a giant flop, outside of Hubbard and we can thank Kermit for that one. Also, skilled offensive players dont want to play for a defense minded coach that runs his offense through the big man. After next year he will be on the warm seat cause this current team doesn?t have the shooters to make the tourney.

[parabrave]

35% from the floor. That just plain sucks.

[msstate7]

Doesn't matter the sport (except for a magical baseball run), we simply can't handle success. The Tenn game was awesome, and it seemed to give us a big head that we can't overcome. No idea why our sport teams can't stay hungry after big wins

[Lord McBuckethead]

I thought about watching, I noticed we were down 12 only 9 minutes in, so I decided to hang out with my Wife instead.

[RocketDawg]

A hit? More like a torpedo. I knew what we were getting when we hired him though. Hopefully he realizes the difference between recruiting jucos vs legit players. His latest recruiting class is a giant flop, outside of Hubbard and we can thank Kermit for that one. Also, skilled offensive players dont want to play for a defense minded coach that runs his offense through the big man. After next year he will be on the warm seat cause this current team doesn?t have the shooters to make the tourney.

I think the fans like a good offense better than a defense as well.

Will we still have Hubbard next year?

[sorrydog]

Yes!

[Renardo Sidney]

Best start to a half I?ve seen

[CaptainObvious]

Next years team with be the dwarf and 4 freshmens.

[smootness]

Our fans suck sometimes.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Just waiting to see if Shows gives Jans a T

[cheewgumm]

Jeffries is WAY too lose with the ball.

[tcdog70]

Jans,is ok. I still have faith. We have dumb fans.

[CaptainObvious]

Well we could have a whole new team next year, so there is that. Maybe Jan's finds some shooters!

[dawgday166]

Jans,is ok. I still have faith. We have dumb fans.

I was kinda hoping for a 7 meltdown. Those are entertaining. And it's been awhile. LOL.

[RezDog7]

We used to beat Kentucky in rupp all the time

Yeah, this game is the only one where msu has sucked.

[msstate7]

I was kinda hoping for a 7 meltdown. Those are entertaining. And it's been awhile. LOL.

I expected to lose. What I don't expect is our defense to be totally abused. I don't prefer to be a defense first team, but that's jans' style. If that's the style we gonna play, then okay it... this defense the last 3 games has been destroyed (by 3 great offensive teams). I wanna see us pick up the D, and Hubbard can't go 1/11 from the field.

[msstate7]

Yeah, this game is the only one where msu has sucked.

Last week we beat a top 10 team

[RezDog7]

Last week we beat a top 10 team

I know you don't want to hear this, but that had way more to do with TN than it did MSU. I've never seen a team get the ball stolen more from inbounding and still manage to win the game. No way in hell we should have won that game.

[msstate7]

I know you don't want to hear this, but that had way more to do with TN than it did MSU. I've never seen a team get the ball stolen more from inbounding and still manage to win the game. No way in hell we should have won that game.

We shot better than them from 3 and 2. Rebounds were even. Assists were even. We had 2 more TOs than them. Game was very equal in stats. We earned that win, sorry

[RockyDog]

I don’t see any reason at this point why we don’t just start Hubbard. Davis gives us nothing as a starter. He can’t score and tonight he had one damn assist. Hubbard needs to run the show and Fort needs more of Davis’s minutes.

[PGHBulldogBG]

We have to find a way to get one more win at least against Auburn (2) @UF, @OM or @Bama

[msstate7]

I don’t see any reason at this point why we don’t just start Hubbard. Davis gives us nothing as a starter. He can’t score and tonight he had one damn assist. Hubbard needs to run the show and Fort needs more of Davis’s minutes.

Maybe so, but Hubbard was awful tonight 1/11 is unacceptable

[cheewgumm]

Hubbard
Forte
Jones
Mathews
Tolu

[dawgday166]

I expected to lose. What I don't expect is our defense to be totally abused. I don't prefer to be a defense first team, but that's jans' style. If that's the style we gonna play, then okay it... this defense the last 3 games has been destroyed (by 3 great offensive teams). I wanna see us pick up the D, and Hubbard can't go 1/11 from the field.

No melt then?? Bummer ****

[Saltydog]

If the refs will relax a little we can win tonight.

I'm still laughing at the fact that some of you actually thought we might win. How many times in the series have we beaten them there? If the eye test wasn't enough then history alone should've told you something.

[MoreCowbell]

I'm still laughing at the fact that some of you actually thought we might win. How many times in the series have we beaten them there? If the eye test wasn't enough then history alone should've told you something.

1962, 1967, 1995, 2009 only times we have ever won at Rupp

[Matt3467]

I'm still laughing at the fact that some of you actually thought we might win. How many times in the series have we beaten them there? If the eye test wasn't enough then history alone should've told you something.

Kentucky in basketball is to us what Alabama has been in football.

[RockyDog]

Hubbard
Forte
Jones
Mathews
Tolu

I’m good with Shak still starting. He is shifty and can still get some junk points around the rim. But I’d have Fort first off the bench as his backup. Davis can have the fill in minutes behind Hubbard, Shak and Fort.

[parabrave]

Maybe so, but Hubbard was awful tonight 1/11 is unacceptable

He has been off since the TN game. In the last 2 games he is 4-22 at the 3.

[NCMSTFAN]

I'd sit Davis a little and let Shak, Hubbard and Fort be the primary gaurds. Davis hasn't done much this season.

[RezDog7]

I'd sit Davis a little and let Shak, Hubbard and Fort be the primary gaurds. No one has done much this season.

FIFY

[tcdog70]

understand--ya'll are bitching about defense but want to start Hubbard.. Hubbard is a weak defender, plus he is small. i think Fort is the better option. Shak is a good all around player. Let Jans figured out the best lineup--he sees them everyday.. also it isn't just MSU who can't beat Ky at Rupp--nobody can. Wake up!