1:41-- Good morning to those back in America. Odds are, you aren't reading this. I woke up in time to see that big 3-pointer from Pittsburgh's *cough* Fields. Big shot. Big comeback to save my bracket. We're watching Rhett and Link while waiting for the opening tip to Missouri-Memphis.
1:47--Internet here is quite impressive sometimes. I have Rhett and Link open on the window, the game open in Internet Explorer and on my iPod. All at the same time, with no lag. I didn't know it could do that.
1:53-- Lawrence fires in a quick 3-pointer from the corner for a 5-0 lead. And since I have nothing to add, Kansas' Rock Chalk Jayhawk Chant is truly something incredible to witness live. Part of the magic of college basketball. Not a Jayhawk fan but still glad I got to see that as a sportswriter.
2:00--CBS displays a graphic showing that Missouri scores about five more points and allows about five more percent on field goal percentage. Maybe if Memphis would box out, that scoring disparity would disappear. 11-10 Missoui.
2:06--Memphis forcing too many fouls from Missouri. The Tigers may go 11 deep, but that pressure breaks down in foul trouble.
Bonus note: Memphis still can't shoot free throws.
Fast Fact: Memphis averages more steals and fewer turnover per game than Missouri. I would not have guessed that. That is, if these numbers I have in front of me can be trusted.
2:20--CBS's numbers, in fact cannot be trusted. Missouri averaged 10.6 steals, Memphis 8.8 in the regular season. The teams averaged identical 12.4 turnovers in the regular season. Missouri up 37-29.
Oh, and the nice things I said about the internet? I'm having trouble keeping the game now. I have no idea how Missouri retook the lead.
2:32--Missouri's changing defense starting to get to Memphis. Bad, bad airball, followed by a technical on Calipari. Missouri scores on another curl. Memphis looks like it's just getting tired. It's hard to simulate Missouri's endless stream of guys in practice.
2:37--J.T. Tiller has 15 points already. Tough, tough player. Missouri 44-34.
2:42--That shot was clearly behind the line. About 40 feet behind the line. Buzzer beater with a guy in his face puts Missouri up by 13 at halftime 49-36.
3:10--If Memphis made an adjustment at halftime, I'm no seeing it. And neither is the scoreboard. They are just shredding Memphis. Tiller's layup puts Missouri up 57-38. I don't know when it's game over, but it could be soon.
3:14--Carrol goes down hard as Missouri fans hold their breath. But he's OK. And Tiller scores again for a 21-point lead.
3:22--This is why you don't turn off a Missouri game--Memphis runs off a quick 9-0 run, cuts the lead to 15. Might be smaller if they could hit a few free throws.
3:34--How concerned I am about Missouri blowing its 16-point lead: I'm watching The Office in another window. Memphis isn't going to have enough energy. Not against Missouri. And Safford is really better than I thought.
3:40--Memphis has cut it to 12 points, thanks to Tyreke Evans. He has 21 points and still has the ability to get to the rim at will. Gut it's not enough right now.
3:50--Office paused. Memphis has cut the lead to 7.
3:51--More free throws. Back to the Office.
3:54--Memphis is working it inside, the key to a comback against anyone. But fouling on the other end doesn't work when Missouri can actually hit free throws.
4:01--What a twist. Didn't see this coming. Thought it was pretty much over. The game's been pretty good too.
4:02--Seriously, when did the fastest 40 minutes in basketball quit after 30?
4:08--Looks like Missouri will hold off Memphis. Villanova is doing the same to Duke. This has been a good night for college basketball fans everywhere. Or at least North Africa. Seriously, 100ish points on Memphis? That's not expected by anyone.
1:47--Internet here is quite impressive sometimes. I have Rhett and Link open on the window, the game open in Internet Explorer and on my iPod. All at the same time, with no lag. I didn't know it could do that.
1:53-- Lawrence fires in a quick 3-pointer from the corner for a 5-0 lead. And since I have nothing to add, Kansas' Rock Chalk Jayhawk Chant is truly something incredible to witness live. Part of the magic of college basketball. Not a Jayhawk fan but still glad I got to see that as a sportswriter.
2:00--CBS displays a graphic showing that Missouri scores about five more points and allows about five more percent on field goal percentage. Maybe if Memphis would box out, that scoring disparity would disappear. 11-10 Missoui.
2:06--Memphis forcing too many fouls from Missouri. The Tigers may go 11 deep, but that pressure breaks down in foul trouble.
Bonus note: Memphis still can't shoot free throws.
Fast Fact: Memphis averages more steals and fewer turnover per game than Missouri. I would not have guessed that. That is, if these numbers I have in front of me can be trusted.
2:20--CBS's numbers, in fact cannot be trusted. Missouri averaged 10.6 steals, Memphis 8.8 in the regular season. The teams averaged identical 12.4 turnovers in the regular season. Missouri up 37-29.
Oh, and the nice things I said about the internet? I'm having trouble keeping the game now. I have no idea how Missouri retook the lead.
2:32--Missouri's changing defense starting to get to Memphis. Bad, bad airball, followed by a technical on Calipari. Missouri scores on another curl. Memphis looks like it's just getting tired. It's hard to simulate Missouri's endless stream of guys in practice.
2:37--J.T. Tiller has 15 points already. Tough, tough player. Missouri 44-34.
2:42--That shot was clearly behind the line. About 40 feet behind the line. Buzzer beater with a guy in his face puts Missouri up by 13 at halftime 49-36.
3:10--If Memphis made an adjustment at halftime, I'm no seeing it. And neither is the scoreboard. They are just shredding Memphis. Tiller's layup puts Missouri up 57-38. I don't know when it's game over, but it could be soon.
3:14--Carrol goes down hard as Missouri fans hold their breath. But he's OK. And Tiller scores again for a 21-point lead.
3:22--This is why you don't turn off a Missouri game--Memphis runs off a quick 9-0 run, cuts the lead to 15. Might be smaller if they could hit a few free throws.
3:34--How concerned I am about Missouri blowing its 16-point lead: I'm watching The Office in another window. Memphis isn't going to have enough energy. Not against Missouri. And Safford is really better than I thought.
3:40--Memphis has cut it to 12 points, thanks to Tyreke Evans. He has 21 points and still has the ability to get to the rim at will. Gut it's not enough right now.
3:50--Office paused. Memphis has cut the lead to 7.
3:51--More free throws. Back to the Office.
3:54--Memphis is working it inside, the key to a comback against anyone. But fouling on the other end doesn't work when Missouri can actually hit free throws.
4:01--What a twist. Didn't see this coming. Thought it was pretty much over. The game's been pretty good too.
4:02--Seriously, when did the fastest 40 minutes in basketball quit after 30?
4:08--Looks like Missouri will hold off Memphis. Villanova is doing the same to Duke. This has been a good night for college basketball fans everywhere. Or at least North Africa. Seriously, 100ish points on Memphis? That's not expected by anyone.
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