*****TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS GAME THREAD - ARMED FORCES CLASSIC*****

[Aaron Carrara]

The Longhorns and Razorbacks will face off on the hardwood tonight at 6:00 PM CST in the Armed Forces Classic at Fort Bliss.

Arkansas holds an all-time series lead over Texas 87-67, with the last meeting taking place on  12/17/2016 (Arkansas 77, Texas 74).

The game will be televised nationally on ESPN in front of 1500 servicemen. This game is not open to the general public..

 

[MikeV73]

Same Dylan this season with sloppy passing.  Not sure why this can’t be fixed.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

Texas can't get anything to fall right now. Arkansas up 12-5 at the U16 timeout.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

Arkansas takes a timeout after Texas goes on a 12-3 run. The Longhorns are 4 for 10 from deep to start the game.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

Texas has settled in nicely and leads 29-20 with 6:46 to play in the first half.

 

[MikeV73]

Too sloppy.  Need an interior post up guy, not sure if this team has that.  Pick and roll offensive sets?  

 

[MikeV73]

This game looks like last year with big leads gained, gains whittled away.  Hopefully doesn’t end up a loss like last seasons close games.  

 

[MikeV73]

Poor fundamentals with this game.  Missed FTs and layups by the bigs.  Too many threes by the guards.  Not impressed by the lack of an offensive identity...coaching.

 

[MikeV73]

Dylan is weak after losing the weight and trimming down.  Has always been a sloppy passer and that continues.  He used to be a good post up player, but never sets up in the low block.  If they aren’t utilizing him sit him.

 

[MikeV73]

Everyone is saving their posts for the football game tomorrow.  I’m in indifference mode and will check football scores here and there.  If we win and I don’t watch I am happy, if I watch for 4 hours and lose again I am pissed and have wasted my day.  Poor attitude, yes but have to save my sanity.  

 

[MikeV73]

2 baskets in 13 minutes of play second half...

 

[TexCoyote]

To much out of control shots. FG % is horrendous as it has been for a long time 

 

[MikeV73]

Not sure why Sims is the primary option on offense here.  Seems like the guards should lead the offense and distribute as appropriate.

 

[TexCoyote]

playing aggressive defense though. Man Osetkowski makes too many mistakes 

 

[MikeV73]

Will say it again, Dylan is not helping this team.  Bad fouls, bad shots, bad passes.  No senior leadership happening here.  Long should start and run the offense as he seems to be the only one trying to run the offense.

 

[MikeV73]

This team should be superior on the offensive boards...not happening.  

 

[MikeV73]

This team sucks.  Same as the last few years, no offensive identity and sloppy play.  I need to start following Texas swimming and diving and golf to get a winners perspective on Texas sports.  Sick and tired of the product being displayed.  

 

[TexCoyote]

We’ll be about.500 or a game or two better this year. Just would like to see improvement 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

When you go over 9 minutes without a basket, there is an issue.