Am I the only one

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ALLVOL24/7/365 said:
Holly is a terrible coach, if you want to call her that. When the games that matter come she will fail miserably. I followed them as far back as 1981 when I was in college so I am not a new comer to following the team. She will fail, and yes they are VOLS BY THE WAY, I always thought it was rediculous back then to call them "Lady" VOLS.
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Well Nostradamus. Since you know what WILL happen, then how about sharing some lottery numbers with me or at least give me the exact score of some games so I can clean up in Vegas.:no:
 
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Orange Maniac said:
My sister-in-law is a former Lady Vol as well as one of her best friends. We all go the SEC tourney together every year and some Final Fours. They are not happy about the name change at all. They consider it a slap in the face.
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That's interesting to hear about your sister-in-law & MadTown's wife. Some other former Lady Vols have posted their feelings about the logo at this site:
LETTERS | BRING BACK THE LADY VOLS | A COLLECTION OF LETTERS FROM CURRENT AND FORMER LADY VOLUNTEERS
 
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madtownvol said:
"Ridiculous"

My wife is an ex-Lady vol (track and field) and takes tremendous pride in being part of that hallowed legacy. Since you have been following the team so long you might consider the pivotal role that the LVs program played in the establishment of women's college athletics and the success of Title IX.

But I can tell from your post that you are indeed a hard core fan, given how hard you seem to be rooting for Holly and the LV's failure.

Also, Pat Summitt did not win her first championship until 1987 (that was 10 seasons as HC without one, BTW). So, by your standard the legend coach failed in every game that mattered back in your early 1980's days of following the team.
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Only one thing wrong with your post. Your wife IS a Lady Vol.

(Love your last paragraph.)
 
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It's just as prevalent as the flu...those who persist at their dubious task of proliferating their diarrhea of doubt. 14-2, ranked *6 and, with some improvement from mid-to-long range shots, the LADY VOLS (We'll just keep callin' 'em that, regardless of the clueless milquetoasts), could've won those two that're Ls...and the chronic crybabies of Vol Nation are calling for one of the collegiate world's premier HC's job? With whom would you replace her? Most of us longtime Tennessee Volunteer's fans will (take your pick) pump sunshine, wear orange colored shades, drink our orange kool aid or whatever, because that's what bona fide fans do. Poor teamwork, lotsa' Losses, character issues...ranked at least outside the top 10? Maybe then, but puleeeeeeeeeeeez. Give up on that decaffeinated coffee, you dauntless doubters. I'm sure Holly wouldn't have any problems finding another HC job...if so induced to look around. I see, at the very least, a final 4 for the LADY VOLS within the next couple of years, and who's to act so intuitive as to doubt Holly's gals won't ever win out? Go Lady Vols! Whip the Irish!
 
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sameolvol said:
It's just as prevalent as the flu...those who persist at their dubious task of proliferating their diarrhea of doubt. 14-2, ranked *6 and, with some improvement from mid-to-long range shots, the LADY VOLS (We'll just keep callin' 'em that, regardless of the clueless milquetoasts), could've won those two that're Ls...and the chronic crybabies of Vol Nation are calling for one of the collegiate world's premier HC's job? With whom would you replace her? Most of us longtime Tennessee Volunteer's fans will (take your pick) pump sunshine, wear orange colored shades, drink our orange kool aid or whatever, because that's what bona fide fans do. Poor teamwork, lotsa' Losses, character issues...ranked at least outside the top 10? Maybe then, but puleeeeeeeeeeeez. Give up on that decaffeinated coffee, you dauntless doubters. I'm sure Holly wouldn't have any problems finding another HC job...if so induced to look around. I see, at the very least, a final 4 for the LADY VOLS within the next couple of years, and who's to act so intuitive as to doubt Holly's gals won't ever win out? Go Lady Vols! Whip the Irish!
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Another PosiVol member. Welcome:huggy:

(Orange Kool Aid is served at all meetings.)
 
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sameolvol said:
It's just as prevalent as the flu...those who persist at their dubious task of proliferating their diarrhea of doubt. 14-2, ranked *6 and, with some improvement from mid-to-long range shots, the LADY VOLS (We'll just keep callin' 'em that, regardless of the clueless milquetoasts), could've won those two that're Ls...and the chronic crybabies of Vol Nation are calling for one of the collegiate world's premier HC's job? With whom would you replace her? Most of us longtime Tennessee Volunteer's fans will (take your pick) pump sunshine, wear orange colored shades, drink our orange kool aid or whatever, because that's what bona fide fans do. Poor teamwork, lotsa' Losses, character issues...ranked at least outside the top 10? Maybe then, but puleeeeeeeeeeeez. Give up on that decaffeinated coffee, you dauntless doubters. I'm sure Holly wouldn't have any problems finding another HC job...if so induced to look around. I see, at the very least, a final 4 for the LADY VOLS within the next couple of years, and who's to act so intuitive as to doubt Holly's gals won't ever win out? Go Lady Vols! Whip the Irish!
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Ditto all that.

If another team had lost a 6-6 post player who also happened to be a #1 recruit (on a team very short handed at post to begin with), that absence would discussed as a major barrier to a successful season. And a coach who had that team 14-2 and #6 despite this set back would probably be a coach of the year candidate. Plus, add in having to go multiple games with key players missing-- Harrison, Jones--and often filling the gap with freshman, that would be seen as even more evidence of excellent coaching.

But, its Holly Warlick so release the hounds....
 
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miatenn5 said:
Am I the only one who still has faith in Holly as a coach? From seeing some posts on here I am beginning to feel not very many people agree with me.
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I'm afraid it might be fools gold. Holly has won 11 in a row and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, but a few points to remember:

1. The Lady Vols had a clear edge in talent in every game and looked like crap in almost all of them.

2. With the exception of Rutgers, who is barely in the top 25, every big game was at home.

3. Many are proclaiming this the best defensive team ever, and I would agree the defense has improved. But they haven't exactly been playing offensive juggernauts in this span. Only Oregon St. has a really good offense.

Shut down Notre Dame's offense, then I'll be impressed. Because I sure as hell don't think they will be able to score against the Irish....
 
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miatenn5 said:
Am I the only one who still has faith in Holly as a coach? From seeing some posts on here I am beginning to feel not very many people agree with me. She can only do so much before some blame has to go on the players. The team missed many easy shots against Auburn in the first half last night. There is nothing Holly can do about that. As much as they want to practice that that is all on the player. I still have faith in her and this team to make it to the Final Four. I think we have the talent to do it and the leadership to do it.
Hope there are still some fans out there who believe in Holly and this team as much as I do.
GO LADY VOLS!!!!!!!!
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I appreciate your loyalty...not trying to sound argumentative but, I am a true believer that, a team is a mirror image of the coaching staff. By that I mean, a team plays as well as they are coached. Yes, you will have off nights, we are human, it happens. In the overall appearance of a team, I still believe the product place on the field of play is a product of the coaches that put them there.
 
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Izzy and Graves have to be more consistent. They play good and Holly looks good etc...
Reynolds, Carter and Burdick are playing well. We will know more about Holly when they play ND. We really miss Russell.
 
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holly in a NUT, period! here is a direct quote from holly after the game vs texas a&m.....

(On Nia Moore)
"We have been asking Nia [Moore] where did she go, so she came back to us today. I wanted to make sure Nia knew that, just because Izzy is back that she doesn't have to settle for anything, she needs to continue to compete. I think that tonight she did. It think she gave us good minutes, big minutes. She had big shots. She was 4-for-4. I thought she hit big buckets for us to start our roll as far as pulling away a little bit. So I thought she did some really good things for us."

nia had 9pts, 5rbds (3 dreb, 2 oreb) in 11 mins. an efficiency rating as good or better than any other player in this particular game. what does holly do the next two games when some of her players were clearly gassed? nia plays a total of 9 minutes. this team is suffering on offense and if she can put the ball in the cup, play her more. she was "used" when izzy wasn't available, no reason to take all minutes from her now. bashaara graves' game has regressed. I suggest allowing her to come off the bench like massengale. not only is she not rebounding and scoring as she did her freshman year, she's also missing defensive assignments and seems slower than a couple years back.

holly's glaring failure to utilize her bench in order for these players to be game tested in the post season, will come back to bite her around the sweet 16 or earlier - guaranteed!!!

ND will help to put all this in perspective. they'll expose this early 90's offense/defense for what it is to beat the lady vols by 30 and everyone will wonder how the lady vols were ranked #6 (similar comparisons to Stanford).

ignore the result of the ND/UCONN game and trying to imagine how this might play out given UCONN lost to Stanford, but TN beat Stanford, etc. ND was missing one key piece in that UCONN game (6'3" freshman - Brianna Turner). she'll put all the lady vol seniors to the test.

...here comes holly talking about failure to execute the game plan as if she's not aware that it's more difficult to execute the plan when everybody knows it.

now, let's hope I'm all wrong!!!
 
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I saw a projection Notre Dame 86 Tennessee 69. They may win by 17 but I don't see them scoring 86 points. I think about 70 is their max worried we can't score that many.
 
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gladiator06 said:
ignore the result of the ND/UCONN game and trying to imagine how this might play out given UCONN lost to Stanford, but TN beat Stanford, etc. ND was missing one key piece in that UCONN game (6'3" freshman - Brianna Turner). she'll put all the lady vol seniors to the test.
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IMO When Notre Dame is healthy with their complete roster they are still the biggest threat to UConn in March especially as Turner continues to improve. I would put them as a solid #2 behind UConn, ahead of USC....
 
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Massey has the line as:

Tennessee # 9 (15-2) 65
@ Notre Dame -8.5 # 3 (16-2) 74 o/u 140.5

In a game like this I think the home court advantage is generally 4-5 points, so I guess he gives the Lady Vols more credit than some on here.

Jim
 
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Darth_Vol said:
IMO When Notre Dame is healthy with their complete roster they are still the biggest threat to UConn in March especially as Turner continues to improve. I would put them as a solid #2 behind UConn, ahead of USC....
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So with ND healthy...and we beat them come Monday...where would you put them???
 
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gladiator06 said:
ND will help to put all this in perspective. they'll expose this early 90's offense/defense for what it is to beat the lady vols by 30 and everyone will wonder how the lady vols were ranked #6 (similar comparisons to Stanford).
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Funny thing - UNC's coach called ND's play "old-timey".
 
#45
#45
Seems like everytime we play them lately they hit about 10 threes. If we can prevent that can make it a game. Maybe we'll hit ten this time.
 
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LadyVol1908 said:
Darth is a troll....just overlook him...he "plays" the role of a LadyVol fan but just look through his post...99.9% negative!
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You could actually construct a post to counter Darth's. But nahhhhh, that would too logical. Let's throw out the ol' dependable "negativity" nugget -- and tried and true UT cliche.
 
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Holly had some rough games at the beginning of the season. Her teams has shown some real problems on offense and still do. He offense has problems against extended zones and she seems to force the ball inside when there are four defenders in the paint. I realize she has spent much more than 50% of her coaching time on defense, but if the lady Vols are to make it into the final four, the offensive play must greatly improve. I still don't know how they can continually miss half of their layups. I think her teams has improved, but they to get better.

sometimes it appears that her freshmen are afraid to shoot the ball even when they have wide open shots. Tentative basket player never seem to progress when they are playing with restraints. If you play them, let them play their game. If not, red shirt them and play them net year.
 
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#48
nothing wrong with Tennessee's offense that a return to no shot clock wouldn't cure. I hate the 25 second or whatever it is now clock.... :(
 
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#49
Hell, I wish they still played 6 on 6 ball. lol That was entertaining stuff.
 
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