LIVE GAME THREAD: Oakland at Wisconsin
by Jake Harris on Nov 18, 2009 7:04 PM CST
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Hello again from the Kohl Center! Sorry for the late start this evening.
We'll be tracking the Badgers and Golden Grizzlies all game long, so follow along in the comments section and leave a few of your own!
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Oakland is certainly athletic
While the Badgers will have more success this year, the Golden Grizzlies present a tough matchup tonight.
-Jake Harris
Missing tonight's game
Just discovered the game is on BigTenNetwork.com, and they want $3 to watch it. This weekend, I watched a Horizon League game for free. WTF, Big Ten?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Live in Rochester, MI. Watched the IPFW game on BTN; they advertised the game would be on BTN tonight, and now you’ve got Butler/Northwestern on. Great advertising.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
I tuned into BTN, not having checked. Very disappointing.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Sloppy play by the Badgers...
Turned it over but got back quickly on the other end to prevent an easy layup. Bad offense, good defense.
-Jake Harris
Jared Berggren needs to work on his jump shot
Clanked an open look from inside the arc off the rim
-Jake Harris
Nankivil with a slam dunk!
Takes a nice feed from Bohannon, who was being double-teamed in the paint
-Jake Harris
If anyone wants any info on OU
Welcome to dish it. Had a chance to watch you guys against IPFW like I mentioned, obviously same conference but IPFW is much farther down the ladder than Oakland in the conference.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions
Oakland commits its 7th foul
Timeout on the floor, Badgers up 16-12 nearly halfway through the first half
-Jake Harris
Having worked at the Big Ten Network...
I am really disappointed that they have gone with more regular season games online and are now charging for it. I thought the whole point of the Big Ten Network was that ALL the games would be on TV.
In the past, this game would at least be shown in Madison on ESPN+.
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Yeah, I mean I’m used to us not having our games on TV. You guys, I would be pissed.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
We'll try and keep you guys updated tonight
Everson, it’s clear after just nine minutes of play the Golden Grizzlies are not the Mastodons
-Jake Harris
Jarmusz back on the floor for Wisconsin
Takes a nice feed from Hughes and lays it in for the easy deuce
-Jake Harris
Oakland seems content to start jacking up threes
Two questionable long shots on that possession led to nothing
-Jake Harris
Shot 4-for-22 against Eastern Michigan last Saturday, terrible from the stripe too.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
Trevon Hughes
Takes it right down the lane and floats it into the bucket. Badgers up 10, timeout Oakland.
-Jake Harris
Another missed three by Oakland
And an easy rebound for Nankivil. These teams have two very different styles
-Jake Harris
Either they now allow fans to bring signs into the Kohl Center...
Or there’s some type of promotional night. Lots of students with posters tonight.
-Jake Harris
Struggle for the ball underneath Wisconsin's basket
Nankivil comes up with it, Hughes fouled on the other end
-Jake Harris
Technological fail
UWBadgers.com has a live audio feed, but only if you’re willing to install Silverlight.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Sounds like Benson got mugged under the basket after pulling down that rebound.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:29 PM CST reply actions
Yet another contested three taken by Oakland
Badger ball as one the Grizzlies deflected the rebound out of bounds
-Jake Harris
This is going to be all Leuer all the time here on out until halftime.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions
So far Oakland has committed a lot of fouls...
And taken a lot of bad three-point attempts
-Jake Harris
Oakland graduated Erik Kangas last year, who was in ESPN’s 3 pt. shootout and shot about 42% on his career from beyond the arc.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Hughes tried to get it to Berggren in the paint
The big center couldn’t contain it, ball goes out of bounds, Grizzlies have it
-Jake Harris
Ryan Evans with a defensive rebound
Leuer just backed his man down, put it in EASILY. Badgers doubling up on the Grizzlies now, 28-14. Roar from the KC crowd as Oakland calls timeout.
-Jake Harris
No bias, but
Before the game, Detroit announcers mentioned how you guys really get the calls in Madison at home. Just got the first foul called
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:36 PM CST reply actions
Another straight-up awful three-point attempt by Oakland
They are 0-of-8 in that department tonight. This one was airballed over the rim from the baseline
-Jake Harris
I'll admit the Badgers get their share of calls at the Kohl Center (and then some)
But Oakland seems to have no answer for Leuer’s size and Hughes’ penetration, other than to keep hacking away
-Jake Harris
Still clearly struggling to find a 3 pt. shooter to replace Kangas. Larry Wright is a Big East transfer, averaged over 40% from 3 in 2 years
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
Nankivil had the ball stolen right out of his hands
Jones converts the easy layup on the other end
-Jake Harris
Jordan Taylor fouls Hudson
He makes his first free throw and scores his first point in the process
-Jake Harris
Not sure where, but sounded like Hudson had some family at the game. Here’s from Wisconsin.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:42 PM CST reply actions
Wisconsin calls timeout
Jarmusz was trapped close to the near sideline with nowhere to pass the ball
-Jake Harris
What do you know...They jack up a contested three
It doesn’t go, Bohannon tries one at the buzzer, it doesn’t go either.
-Jake Harris
Interestingly
AccuScore projected a Wisconsin win tonight 77-55, as a sidenote.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:47 PM CST reply actions
Before we do, I have a little story...
I got into the elevator on the lower level after picking up my media notes and two large Diet Cokes before the game…(they don’t give us free food anymore so I take full advantage of the free drink)…a lady and her husband come into the elevator on the first floor, and I then had the following conversation with the lady.
Lady: Is there liquor in those drinks?? (clearly excited by the prospect)
Me: [laughs] No, I wish, just Diet Coke, ma’am.
Lady: Well, you never know what goes on down there. I thought maybe it was something good, like a nice Brandy/Coke.
Welcome to Wisconsin.
-Jake Harris
Hope you didn't spill the Coke when the elevator jumped at the end of the ride
I’ll never forget when Eric Levine and I were in the elevator and a drunk guy tells the elevator lady: “Whoops, you almost missed it.”
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Hudson: “We’re playing against a bunch of big schools. It’s a real big opportunity to play against major schools for exposure.”
Hudson has a tattoo with the state of Wisconsin in it. Talked about how much family he has there.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions
While we're bored.
Glad to see you guys tromp the Wolverines this year. Michigan fans are REALLY buzzing right now about how bad it’s getting poured on.
I had a chance to see both the Michigan and the Michigan State football games against Wisconsin last year; not the high points of your season I’m sure
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions
Football team has really bounced back this year...
Amazing how a coach can go from the hot seat to a potential Big Ten Coach of the Year candidate in one season.
Moreso than the 8-2 record, the way they’ve played this year with so many underclassmen in key roles has been impressive. Dramatically cutting down the penalties, reestablishing the run game, playing with more heart/toughness on defense… all good signs for Wisco.
-Jake Harris
Jones, Eckles, Nelson, Hudson Benson on the floor for OU I believe
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 PM CST reply actions
Leuer picks up right where he left off
Score the first points of the second half, 36-23 Wisconsin
-Jake Harris
Indeed, the many signs in the student section are part of a promotion
There is a sign-making stand set up in the Kohl Center concourse tonight
-Jake Harris
3 pt. shooting
Is absolutely atrocious and embarrassing.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions
Bohannon with a nice spin move past defenders
But he can’t make the short-range bucket. Still 38-25 Wisconsin
-Jake Harris
Evans rebounds the Jones free-throw miss
Jones now injured and unable to get up off the floor
-Jake Harris
UIC doing the Badgers' strength of schedule no favors
Flames just lost to Central Michigan
-Jake Harris
Very disappointing to see UIC, Loyola and DePaul fielding bad teams down here in Chicago
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Nice block by Nankivil!
And a struggle for the loose ball at center court. Badgers grab a hold of it and call timeout quickly…. Large cheer from the crowd. Wisconsin is playing solid fundamental basketball tonight, up 40-26
-Jake Harris
Another God-awful three-point attempt by Oakland
This one barely grazed the far side of the rim. They are an astounding 1-of-12 from beyond the arc
-Jake Harris
Wilson with a nice pass to Nankivil, who came in down the lane
Nankivil lays it in, easy bucket, Wisconsin up 42-26
-Jake Harris
1-for-13
I would lay off but it’s amazing how bad their shooting has been and how good the Badgers’ perimeter defense has been
-Jake Harris
Leuer gets the friendly bounce on the back part of the rim
Jumper goes in and it’s 46-26 as Oakland takes a timeout
-Jake Harris
Interesting little contest during this timeout...
Two fans had to name Badger basketball players in alternating fashion until one hesitated or got stuck…
The first contestant started out with Tim Jarmusz, which I thought was a little odd…
The second said Marcus Landry and lost.
I’m sure Barry has no designs on using this as part of any promotional materials about Wisconsin’s knowledgeable fan base
-Jake Harris
Line was -5.5 Butler. Took the under. Way too small with a) a better Butler team, and b) NW’s star player out.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
Just thought I’d add how disappointing this game is for our team. Totally underwhelming start, and we have Kansas, Syracuse, Michigan State, and Memphis among others still coming up in the next three weeks.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 8:33 PM CST reply actions
Don't get too down...
Wisconsin is very underrated… This is a team that has not finished below fourth in the Big Ten in Bo’s eight years in Madison. Also, even in “down” years (I love that people think this program has had down years in its 11-season tournament streak), the Badgers don’t lose at the Kohl Center, except to really good teams.
-Jake Harris
Another pathetic three-point attempt by Oakland
Ball almost got lodged between the rim and the backboard
-Jake Harris
On the floor for Wisconsin with under five minutes to play...
Hughes, Bohannon, Jarmusz, Nankivil, Bruesewitz
-Jake Harris
3-of-18
They haven’t taken as many bad shots in this half, but not enough good ones, either.
-Jake Harris
Hughes pulls up and hits the jumper
With just four seconds left on the shot clock. 58-42
-Jake Harris
Only 5 points in the final 7+ minutes?
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That'll do it folks!
Wisconsin wins 58-42 in Madison!
The Badgers are now 2-0 on the season!
The next time this team plays in this building will be two weeks from tonight, when Duke comes to the Kohl Center! It is sure to be an atmosphere unlike any other!
The Badgers head to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational, which begins Monday. Wisconsin faces Arizona in the first round.
Heading down for interviews now… we’ll have more up later tonight!
Thanks for being with us on Bucky’s Fifth Quarter!
-Jake Harris
Disappointing. Really feel like we’re capable of competing with any team in the bottom half of the Big 10 this year, at least.
We played good defense, but failed to make shots. Look forward to watching you guys more in Big 10 play. Come over to the fantasy blog of the site where I’m at if you guys ever need any advice or anything. Thanks for the PBP guys.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Nov 18, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions
Despite what the prognosticators are saying...
Most of us who cover this team closely are shocked by the bottom-half-of-the-Big-Ten predictions. The 2009-10 Badgers may not be as loaded as some of the teams Bo has had over the past several seasons, but will they really be the first team to finish in the bottom half of the conference since the 1997-98 team finished 9th?
Losing to Wisconsin at the Kohl Center should not be considered a huge disappointment for any but the most elite teams in the nation.
I can see being disappointed in the way Oakland played tonight. Their shooting was horrific and, believe it or not, I don’t think the stats show just how ugly it was. But don’t worry too much about the result.
-Jake Harris
Thanks so much for this thread.
On a night when the BTN made the Badgers tough to follow, I don’t feel like I missed a thing. Keep up the good work!
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
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