+++++Boogs vs Kentucky Official Elite Eight Game Thread+++++

[ShenaniganZ]

BRYCE and AUSTIN got this

rewatched the UNC game last night... Austin was pushing guys around like toddlers without even trying... if he got so much as a hip on a guy they were done - so much so that they just quit trying to even fight around him in the second half... Austin got position and they just conceded the ball to him

he also drew a couple of over the back call on Brooks and Maye in the first half - so either Roy told them to stop fouling and they stopped fighting, or Austin just took away their will on his own... regardless, either is a credit to Austin

we need him to do the same today... if he wants to catch the ball cleanly and finish strong around the rim, well that would be a welcome development... and if he wants to do that, AND, make his free throws, we can blitz this squad

I just want him to not be stone hands early and contain the entry passes better. Can our passes to him be better? Sure. But he must do a better job of controlling the ball so he can attempt his post moves. He gets so off balance and is like a baby fawn sometimes it's frustrating.

 

[Slippin Jimmy]

I need 10 boards and 3-4 blocks out of Austin. Anything he gives us in the course of our normal offense is just a bonus.

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

I’m ready to fvckin boog gang

 

[Van Gorstache]

Four hours.

 

[Boytano]

Seems like Duke is a team of destiny the way the sunshine keeps peeking out of their asses with these wins...

you make your own luck...if you expect to win and prepare, you usually do.
...doesn't hurt to have 5 of the best kids in the nation starting too.

 

[Boytano]

really would like these kids to prove to everyone that this moment isn't too big for them.

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

I just want him to not be stone hands early and contain the entry passes better. Can our passes to him be better? Sure. But he must do a better job of controlling the ball so he can attempt his post moves. He gets so off balance and is like a baby fawn sometimes it's frustrating.

yes... but he’s also been much better since he came back in the SEC tourney... it still looks ugly, but he’s finishing more than he was at any other point in the season since Maui

everything he does just looks more athletic... he must’ve been way more injured than we realized, because he’s giving us everything we need from him during this stretch... now, we don’t even need him to give us more production - just more minutes of the same production, and that’s not asking for too much in this matchup

 

[midnighttulips]

really would like these kids to prove to everyone that this moment isn't too big for them.

They will and it’s not. These Tigers believe in themselves and each other. We may get outplayed and lose the game, but it won’t be because of getting overwhelmed by pressure and the significance of the moment. They proved that Friday.

 

[Muttonchop]

I think a lot hinges on the mindsets of the two teams. How will the boogs react to losing Chuma? How will Kentucky approach this game, given the two wins in this series, this year? You guys are playing lights out, and it's hard to beat a good team three times in one season. But this matchup really favors Kentucky. Their length is difficult. I'll be watching, that's one thing I do know. I'll take the boogs in this one. Bruce will pull something out of his hat for this one.

 

[ALLTIGER85]

As I sit here in this new Chinese buffet, trying to figure out what to say...it hits me. We are all typing in a thread because Boogs are about to play a game in the Elite 8 after beating the crap out of Kansas and NC in back to back games, after playing 4 straight days in the SEC tourney and taking home the prize while dismantling UT. Boogs Bitches.

 

[Van Gorstache]

They will and it’s not. These Tigers believe in themselves and each other. We may get outplayed and lose the game, but it won’t be because of getting overwhelmed by pressure and the significance of the moment. They proved that Friday.

I knew the boys had reached a new level of confidence during the first half of the SEC title game. That pregame light show and environment was Final Four like, and the boys were unfazed. Must admit that the moment was even a bit too much for me. But the kids have settled my nerves and I’m ready to boog without fear to the end.

 

[WDE_Tarp]

ALL RIGHT YOU STIFF ONE EYED TROUSER SNAKE CABEZAS, ITS TIME TO EARN OUR SEAT TO THE FINAL FOUR!!!!

LLLLEEEEEETTTTTTZZZZZZZGGGGGOOOOOO

 

[Boytano]

Pouring first pregame beverage ...leggggo

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

Well gents this disrespect of our sweet CHUM simply cannot stand

 

[FormerlyKnownAsSOLLY]

Just wanted to pop in and say how much I love my dear sweet HYGS, their fearless leader BRUCE and give a shout out to my beloved GREGGERS. This is one of the biggest days of my entire life and I wouldn't change one blame thing on how this great season has unfolded (sans the injury to DOC of course). And if this sounds like a concession blog, check Departure Flight Delta #2793 out of MEM. Today is OURS!!! Let's getter done and,

LEGGOOOOOOOO

 

[Boytano]

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Well gents this disrespect of our sweet CHUM simply cannot stand

wow...wanna see Ho Daddy and Malik yank a knot in that dumbass' tail

 

[ShenaniganZ]

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Well gents this disrespect of our sweet CHUM simply cannot stand

Unacceptable, it was the other knee. Fvck them

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

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Well gents this disrespect of our sweet CHUM simply cannot stand

I’m more offended they screwed up which leg is hurt than I am by the actual sentiment... stupid college kids do stupid shit for attention

and, as if we needed any more motivation, I’ll take any extra help we can get... if Barbee wants to openhand slap BRUCE at midcourt during warmups I’d be fine with that too

 

[ShenaniganZ]

I’m more offended they screwed up which leg is hurt than I am by the actual sentiment... stupid college kids do stupid shit for attention

and, as if we needed any more motivation, I’ll take any extra help we can get... if Barbee wants to openhand slap BRUCE at midcourt during warmups I’d be fine with that too

Holy shit bro, I'd lose it. I started sweating just thinking of it

 

[Denim Vest]

Well gents this disrespect of our sweet CHUM simply cannot stand

Whoever created that probably gonna get expelled and die of a meth OD in his early 20s so jokes on them.

 

[Boytano]

I’m more offended they screwed up which leg is hurt than I am by the actual sentiment... stupid college kids do stupid shit for attention

and, as if we needed any more motivation, I’ll take any extra help we can get... if Barbee wants to openhand slap BRUCE at midcourt during warmups I’d be fine with that too

Bruce be like

the @GREG be like

 

[ALLTIGER85]

Just got to the brewery. I’m early as fugg but not taking a chance on missing a minute of this game. Whoever made that Chuma pic should die in a fire.

 

[Boytano]

@Boytano's pregame cocktail recipe
#TruthSerum
16oz tumbler filled with medium cubed ice
4.5 ozs Gin
4.5 oz Campari
generous squeeze of lime
enjoy (don't answer any questions PERIOD)

 

[demeat]

Demeat prediction prior to disrespect towards to Chuma: 78-72 AU.

Prediction post trash from UK sluts:
90-67 AU

 

[Boytano]

Hope we go with the orange kits today

 

[MomentInTheSun]

 

[Tiger Hoops Guy]

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He deserves this start

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

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nice... we’re gonna go with the old Kentucky/Tubby Smith strategy - if all of our big men foul at the same time, the refs will be so confused they won’t call any of them

 

[Van Gorstache]

30 minutes. Gulp.

 

[Van Gorstache]

nice... we’re gonna go with the old Kentucky/Tubby Smith strategy - if all of our big men foul at the same time, the refs will be so confused they won’t call any of them

Maybe Ho Daddy could wear Chuma’s jersey some for five extra fouls today.

 

[Fatz Geronimo]

30 minutes. Gulp.

before @ThrustMaxwell posts his pregame hype song, here’s a slow build to take care of 10 of those 30 minutes

 

[Boytano]

uploaded some new stroke material here
https://jamesmadison.forums.rivals.com/threads/ot-awbrenz-err-day-2018-19.2107/#post-83630

 

[Van Gorstache]

20 minutes. Now gulping beer.

 

[Slippin Jimmy]

I’ve never been so nervous before an AU sporting event including both NC appearances

 

[Boytano]

20 minutes. Now gulping beer.

 

[Van Gorstache]

Oh shit. Leek is wearing Chuma’s jersey. I’m gonna cry today, aren’t I?

 

[Simple_Man]

Hey boog brothers and sisters,just wanted to drop by and say good luck today in another battle of Blue Bloods.It should be very entertaining!

 

[demeat]

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This is a really big lineup for us. The bench players will bring the speed when Samir and J’Von check in.

 

[Van Gorstache]

Hey boog brothers and sisters,just wanted to drop by and say good luck today in another battle of Blue Bloods.It should be very entertaining!

My man. May the blue bloods flood the streets of Kansas City today with quality hoops.

 

[RistDownAU]

Hey boog brothers and sisters,just wanted to drop by and say good luck today in another battle of Blue Bloods.It should be very entertaining!

Good luck man