Is anyone else wondering about this team? Strong play, wins then turn around and get blown out twice? Is it youth or what.
That win streak over 4 ranked teams in a row (ISU, KSU, BU, and KU) were all in Austin, except BU. Texas was jelling as a team of young players, playing preseason favorite teams that were having a bit of a slump. The recent losses to ISU and KU were away; now BU is peaking again, but this game is in Austin, so a little benefit to Texas. If the Horns go 2-2 with the next 4 games (BU, @OU, TCU, @Tceh) they'll be 22-9 going into the Big XII tourney, and if they can win one and then out, 23-10, still an almost sure NCAA bid. On balance, a very good year considering. Remember, the other teams are trying real hard to win also. Duh. Hook 'em
When you have a team without any pure shooters that's not on top of the other aspects of the game, **** is bound to happen.
I think home court means a great deal in college basketball, especially to a young team. Plus, youth is typically associated with inconsistency. Also youth is associated with growth spurts. I think this season has seen all of that. We have reached a plateau, and possibly taken a step or two back in a couple of recent games. Baylor is coming in on a roll. They are talented and will be very hard to beat. Ridley and Ibeh (sp) need to be ready for a tough physical night. We will need them to score, as well as block shots and rebound.
We are 21-7 after beating Baylor last night. If someone would have told me before the season started we would have 21 wins, I wouldn't have believed them. This team has far exceeded my expectations.
This win also showed character. Once the momentum switched to Baylor last year's team would have folded
