The Official #6 [2] Tennessee vs. #3 [1] Purdue Game Thread, 2:20 PM ET, ESPN

[cherokeeeVOL]

So they’re not going to “let them play” I guess. At this rate we won’t have anyone left for the second half

 

[Vols till I fall]

Tennessee playing good so far. Refs just bailing these frauds out

 

[deezvols]

This game reminding me why I don’t care for basketball anymore. Offense can get away with murder and defense gets ticky tack fouls called.

 

[ButchPlz]

I just got it on. Did they call an and-1? Horrific if so.

 

[mackievol]

Barnes needs to rip these refs to shreds

 

[rocketskates]

Gotta play smart. Purdue vs UConn is the title game that the networks want. The refs are gonna do their best to make sure that happens.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

I want to see Barnes light a refs azz up about the disparity in foul calls

 

[Just a VolinTears]

TRAVEL!

 

[Plecoptera]

I thought Vescovi was fouled.

 

[EaglesVols91]

Another game where you have to overcome horrible officiating

 

[Vols All Day]

I didn't like that switch. Purdue's supporting cast has been a non-factor besides a few Smith points.

I get why he pulled Mashack so quick.

 

[Switch 625]

What’s a defender supposed to do when the guy with the ball just rams him with his shoulder?!

 

[Allvols98]

So we go from refs who don't call a foul to ones who whistle everything.

Well, the first tactic didn't work. So let's just call every dang thing.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Going to have to sub a lot with these fouls.

 

[vols 30]

Just let them play. Unless there's blood, don't blow the whistle, lol

 

[Orange931]

Painter knew what he was doing when he complained about us playing football

Barnes has too much class, but this was one of those times he needed to fire back. We know he won’t, but he should’ve.

 

[tn88volfan]

Foul Foul Foul….. Edey in the paint for 7 seconds no call as usual

 

[DocVol]

The inside 16:00 break good news:

- no 3s being sprayed by Purdue.
- Tobe is looking STOUT on Edey
- stop the pick and roll and this game is easily winnable.

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

Let’s hope for once the whistle goes in tennessees favor after the half. Pitiful so far. Edey is an offensive fouling machine

 

[Madscientistvol]

I hate Purdue so much, a phrase I never expected to have to say.

 

[rocketskates]

So we go from refs who don't call a foul to ones who whistle everything.

Painter planted the seed with his quote yesterday. We will be playing the refs all day. The ncaa has already whispered to the refs that UConn vs Purdue is their preferred title game.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Looks like we're right on path with Painters comments yesterday. Refs have answered his plea.

 

[wmcovol]

If Awaka makes the same shoulder move into his defender, it’s a foul on him.

 

[Volnanza]

4 touch fouls already. Of course nothing on Perdue.

 

[DC_Vol]

I just got it on. Did they call an and-1? Horrific if so.

Yup, he bullies defenders with his shoulder, traveled, and drew the foul. Good stuff.