tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post3029214257010039332..comments2024-03-27T22:35:08.926-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: Alabama 13 - 5 Kentucky (15:50 left in first half)GoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-44212103965400056112021-02-01T11:38:29.889-05:002021-02-01T11:38:29.889-05:00Good.Good.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-53081451766355205322021-01-30T22:37:17.668-05:002021-01-30T22:37:17.668-05:00Vandy beats South Carolina 93-81, and the Commodor...Vandy beats South Carolina 93-81, and the Commodores pick up their first win of the season against an SEC opponent in football or men's basketball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-69343241456643373562021-01-30T20:15:14.949-05:002021-01-30T20:15:14.949-05:00The SEC is now 2-4-2 in the SEC/Big XII Challenge....The SEC is now 2-4-2 in the SEC/Big XII Challenge.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-9672905620299708932021-01-30T20:13:48.052-05:002021-01-30T20:13:48.052-05:00Tennessee drills Kansas 80-61, and the SEC wins th...Tennessee drills Kansas 80-61, and the SEC wins the SEC/Big XII challenge 5 to 4. Of course, the key fact here is that UK cancelled its game with Texas, which would have been a sure loss for the SEC. But every team has to do its part, and the rest of the League usually lets us down. So I'm glad Kentucky contributed to the SEC's victory.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-49462250418880018642021-01-30T16:28:38.049-05:002021-01-30T16:28:38.049-05:00Lon Kruger, a very solid coach, uses Calipari'...Lon Kruger, a very solid coach, uses Calipari's approach to shut down Alabama. On the road against a good Oklahoma team, the Tide do not get the 28 free throws that they used to beat UK at home. Instead, Alabama gets only 14 free throws. Oklahoma doesn't miss as many close shots as UK did (they go 17-41 from two-point range instead of 13-40), and the Sooners end Alabama's nine-game winning streak 66 to 61.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-48001494699937327442021-01-29T08:48:22.600-05:002021-01-29T08:48:22.600-05:00Your mood throughout this post maps with my mood t...Your mood throughout this post maps with my mood throughout the game. Again, it felt Kentucky was playing so hard, and it felt inevitable that Alabama would simply fly by them at some point. Which is what happened. <br /><br />The people who figure out the gambling spreads for games do a great job. Last I heard, the spread on this was 8.5 points, and I think Alabama ended up beating that by a bucket or two. But there was a point late when an Alabama guy was going to the free-throw line with a seven-point lead and two shots, and it felt like Alabama was exactly that much better--seven-point lead and two free throws coming late--than Kentucky.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-20320521008058351492021-01-26T22:57:19.307-05:002021-01-26T22:57:19.307-05:00And before you start talking about "Virginia,...And before you start talking about "Virginia," you should know that in 2019, when it won the national championship, UVA had the second-most efficient offense in the country.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-69665322144852768862021-01-26T22:18:43.093-05:002021-01-26T22:18:43.093-05:00Ken Pom now has UK as number 12 in the country in ...Ken Pom now has UK as number 12 in the country in defense, and number 105 in offense.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-77792493885976709092021-01-26T22:18:09.349-05:002021-01-26T22:18:09.349-05:00But as I said at the beginning, a team that has a ...But as I said at the beginning, a team that has a good offense (like Alabama) is almost never going to lose to a team with no offense. Eventually they'll make a run, and if you can't match them you are going to lose.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71325012885126158612021-01-26T22:17:08.140-05:002021-01-26T22:17:08.140-05:00In the last three games, Devin Askew has shot 0-7 ...In the last three games, Devin Askew has shot 0-7 from two-point range, and 0-6 from three-point range.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-55206484121219413532021-01-26T22:05:17.378-05:002021-01-26T22:05:17.378-05:00Alabama:
Two-point shots: 14-31
Three-point shots...Alabama:<br />Two-point shots: 14-31<br />Three-point shots: 6-20<br />Free throws: 24-28<br />Turnovers: 14<br />Personal Fouls: 15GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-16839944261476571732021-01-26T22:04:32.429-05:002021-01-26T22:04:32.429-05:00Kentucky:
Two-point shots: 13-40
Three-point shot...Kentucky:<br />Two-point shots: 13-40<br />Three-point shots: 6-14<br />Free throws: 15-17<br />Turnovers: 17<br />Personal Fouls: 25GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71821697686008654942021-01-26T22:03:37.603-05:002021-01-26T22:03:37.603-05:00Alabama closes out UK with an 18-5 run in the last...Alabama closes out UK with an 18-5 run in the last 3:52. UK took away the three-point shot, so Bama beat them at the line. UK's offense was spectacularly bad.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-67278179074982364722021-01-26T22:00:03.752-05:002021-01-26T22:00:03.752-05:00Allen missed a wide open three-pointer at 54-52, n...Allen missed a wide open three-pointer at 54-52, not a layup.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86072537823193849252021-01-26T21:04:50.524-05:002021-01-26T21:04:50.524-05:00In the end, I think this game proves my point. Ca...In the end, I think this game proves my point. Cal is still a good coach, and UK plays hard, but they just don't have enough basketball skill to compete. They are basically like your typical Ole Miss or Georgia teams -- a bunch of grinders who don't deserve to play in the NCAA's.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-8853185357969861242021-01-26T21:03:12.065-05:002021-01-26T21:03:12.065-05:00Now Allen makes a three to cut Bama's lead to ...Now Allen makes a three to cut Bama's lead to 62-57. But it's too late now; there are less than 40 seconds left. Allen had his chance when UK led 54-52.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-9432400069674609402021-01-26T21:02:26.882-05:002021-01-26T21:02:26.882-05:00With 7:16 left in the game, UK had 51 points. Wit...With 7:16 left in the game, UK had 51 points. With 4 minutes left, UK had 54 points. Now there are 46.9 seconds left, and UK still has 54 points. In the last four minutes of the game, Alabama has outscored them 10-0.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-28221277129482598312021-01-26T21:00:06.521-05:002021-01-26T21:00:06.521-05:00Well, Calipari proved his point in a way -- he sho...Well, Calipari proved his point in a way -- he showed that it can be risky to rely entirely on three-point shots and layups. But in the end, he just doesn't have anyone who could play. And Alabama does.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-40516234995579801532021-01-26T20:57:48.243-05:002021-01-26T20:57:48.243-05:00Jackson throws the ball away, Alabama draws the fo...Jackson throws the ball away, Alabama draws the foul at the other end.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-11953300464704252812021-01-26T20:56:42.005-05:002021-01-26T20:56:42.005-05:00Sarr commits a goaltend at the other end. Alabama...Sarr commits a goaltend at the other end. Alabama has a 6-0 run and a 58-54 lead.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-83112896630658180212021-01-26T20:56:11.964-05:002021-01-26T20:56:11.964-05:00Mintz misses a three coming out of the timeout, an...Mintz misses a three coming out of the timeout, and that should be the game.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-22961010999317819652021-01-26T20:55:38.278-05:002021-01-26T20:55:38.278-05:00Ken Pom calls that "luck," but he's ...Ken Pom calls that "luck," but he's wrong.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-68980751928803056722021-01-26T20:54:51.538-05:002021-01-26T20:54:51.538-05:00Allen had to make that three-point shot. But this...Allen had to make that three-point shot. But this team cannot execute down the stretch, which is why they lose so many close games.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-58802067348341973822021-01-26T20:54:05.950-05:002021-01-26T20:54:05.950-05:00Alabama 56 - 54 Kentucky (2:59 left in 2d Half). ...Alabama 56 - 54 Kentucky (2:59 left in 2d Half). But talent will usually beat coaching. Up two with the ball, Allen misses a wide open layup. Then Jackson commits a foul 35 feet from the basket. Alabama makes the free throws, and we're tied. Then Boston gets the ball in the lane, which is usually the prelude to a turnover. It's a turnover, and Alabama gets a runout to go up 56-54. At this point, Cal had to call time.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-40829960925517322562021-01-26T20:49:14.253-05:002021-01-26T20:49:14.253-05:00Alabama 52 - 54 Kentucky (3:54 left in 2d Half). ...Alabama 52 - 54 Kentucky (3:54 left in 2d Half). Calipari has put together an amazing game plan here, and so far he has held Alabama to only 17 points in the second half. If he had any functional offense, this would have been an easy win. But it is just painful to watch the Cats try to score. UK now 13-37 on two-point shots, with 14 turnovers.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com