Comments on: UNC-UCSB Open Thread

By: william

william — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:34:32 +0000

Actually, it seemed to me that Jay Williams was rooting for Carolina. He said he wished Roy had recruited him and has openly gushed over Tyler and said something to the effect that this year is Tyler’s time to win it all.

By: Andy In Omaha

Andy In Omaha — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:44:44 +0000

Thank goodness I get ESPNU……
UCSB was hot in stretches, ice cold in others. I forgot UCSB beat UNLV back in the early 90′s when they were highly ranked (maybe even #1).
It seemed like there were chemistry problems with Hansbrough on the court for some reason. They were playing so well without him, and now it looks like they had to do some major adjusting with him in there. Add to the fact that Tyler is obviously rusty, and I think this explains the game.
The big thing is that I think they were looking ahead to Maui. Whether it was the beach of the basketball games remains to be seen, but this team obvoiously wasn’t focused very well in the first half.
Two things real quick; I’m turning into a big fan of Ed Davis. It’s great to see another frontcourt player besides Hansbrough hit a free throw. He also runs the floor extremely well and isn’t afraid to knock around (or get knocked around) to get to the ball. Larry Drew looks like he’ll be good next year. He doesn’t really have the speed of a Felton or Lawson, but he’s got amazing potential.

By: Tar Heel Fan

Tar Heel Fan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:14:19 +0000

Well he was at the game sitting beside Marcus Ginyard on the bench.

By: keithunc

keithunc — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:07:30 +0000

I just got home from work and checked ESPN gamecast at the 2:16 mark they have Tyler Zeller making a shot?????

By: Dominic

Dominic — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:11:40 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing that link!!!

By: 52bgJ

52bgJ — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:04:59 +0000

likewise–I picked my son up a few minutes ago and caught part of the first half at his friends house. UCSB is certainly a game team. that 7’3″ dude is pretty mobile for his size.

By: Tar Heel Fan

Tar Heel Fan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:01:42 +0000

Not sure how they get away with streaming ESPNU but I ain’t complaining. Nice surprise for me this evening.

By: 52bgJ

52bgJ — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:57:26 +0000

on-line link? oops-never mind.

By: Tar Heel Fan

Tar Heel Fan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:46:11 +0000

Wow. The play-by-play guy sounds depressed now UNC is back up nine points.

To sum up for those who cannot see:

Lawson looks much better and is playing good defense.

Hansbrough is clearly out of sync.

Everyone else is doing fine. UCSB came out hot and playing on adrenaline. Now UNC’s talent and depth are starting to overwhelm them. Not a big deal since this is a true road game.

By: Trubluheel

Trubluheel — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:37:46 +0000

You don’t recognize the nasal squeak? Why that’s Jason Williams.