Can we slay the Ogre of Purdue?

[DC_Vol]

It just occurred to me, if it wasn’t for this blown call, Heupel would be undefeated in Bowl games. Makes me even madder

I’m still irritated about that game and the Ole Miss game TBH. I haven’t been able to let it go.

 

[OrangeTsar]

I’m still irritated about that game and the Ole Miss game TBH. I haven’t been able to let it go.

Being a Vol fan means a lifetime of not letting things go. Peyton being robbed of the Heisman and Gaffney’s bogus 2000 touchdown „catch“ for Florida rank high in my book of angst

 

[LucidZ]

He can't win it alone, so I think it's best if we lock up the rest of the team. Play smart, don't foul him, let him get the points if need be.

 

[Matt2496]

I’m still irritated about that game and the Ole Miss game TBH. I haven’t been able to let it go.

In my mind, we were 9-4 that season. We literally had 2 games stolen from us.

 

[GoVols9800]

I don't know, but if Aidoo plays like he did last night, we are screwed. He killed us on both ends of the floor.

He reminds me of Olivier Nkamhoua. Looks great one game and terrible for three games. So inconsistent. When you see that, it’s usually mental. Hard to fix that.

 

[VolPack22]

We barely lost with a halfway healthy Zakai. They are in for a rude awakening. Full Cobra Zakai has been activated

 

[DC_Vol]

In my mind, we were 9-4 that season. We literally had 2 games stolen from us.

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[calban]

Let Edey have his; blanket the guards and 3pt line. Play D like yesterday in second half. TN wins.

 

[Loid]

I don't know, but if Aidoo plays like he did last night, we are screwed. He killed us on both ends of the floor.

Aidoo has been very soft around the rim the last couple of games, very concerning.

 

[vegasvolfan]

I don't know, but if Aidoo plays like he did last night, we are screwed. He killed us on both ends of the floor.

He’s injured. He was limping and his leg is all wrapped up.

 

[UTblood4life]

If there's a game we need daltons 3,its this game

 

[feathersax]

We barely lost with a halfway healthy Zakai. They are in for a rude awakening. Full Cobra Zakai has been activated

Let's ask Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs...that is, KANE.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Agreed the guy is too big to stop but make it tough for the guards to make the entry passes and push their offense out to where Edey has to adjust his post touches. Then make sure the supporting cast doesn't have career games.

I was the undersized 5, 6'4" playing against 6' 6" and taller you just do your best to keep them from pushing you to far down in the lane . Our 5's need to keep him frustrated by keeping him away from that half circle under the goal.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Let's ask Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs...that is, KANE.

Haha wow that's our Mayor, I have never watched any wrestling. I knew he was a wrestler, thats hilarious. Good mayor though.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Aidoo has been very soft around the rim the last couple of games, very concerning.

He's just not as physical as is necessary against bigger centers. Awaka is physical just not tall enough.

 

[gray0306]

yes...game ending injuries happen all the time

 

[NATHAN05]

he was rushing his shots when he didnt need too..got in his own head.

This

 

[VolCalls]

I have no doubt our defense will suffocate them. The outcome will depend upon how well we shoot the ball.

 

[kptvol1452]

I don't know, but if Aidoo plays like he did last night, we are screwed. He killed us on both ends of the floor.

Coach needs put Aidoo in front of mirror and show him you're 6' 11' start playing like a post player stop letting players push you around and dunk the ball stop with finger rolls and finesse play strong....

 

[CornbreadVol]

Wonder if we will migrate to earlier Good shots since we should have it 5 on 4 every time in transition? I would make him work hard to get down court. Put Mayshack in front of his lumbering strides. Just have to get set 2 steps in front.

Every time he comes down the court I would just have one of our guards waiting at the FT line and let him bulldoze you so that he gets some easy fouls called against him.

 

[PACKERVOL]

Our guys down low will need to be more aggressive. Last time we played them they out rebounded us by a large margin.

Since Aidoo and Awaka both fouled out last game, and JP had 3 fouls, just being more aggressive doesn't seem to be the best strategy. Aidoo needs to play like he is 6' 11" and 240 lbs, not scared. He's quicker than Edey, so try to exploit that by reducing Edey's points scored value by scoring 10 to 15 points himself.

 

[whodeycin85]

Have we ever run a 3-2 zone...I think that might be effective against Eddy with JJ/Awaka fronting him..then JA on the weak side for help and shot blocking...thoughts???

 

[BeardedVol]

 

[Volbrando]

I don't know, but if Aidoo plays like he did last night, we are screwed. He killed us on both ends of the floor.

Aidoo has got to be more aggressive.

 

[walkenvol]

Aidoo has got to be more aggressive.

I’d suggest pick Edey up at the free throw line. Allow him low post position and things are not likely to go well. Also, overplay him going to the right and try to force him to shoot left handed. He’s a challenge and will likely get his 20+, but let’s make it difficult without fouling or double teaming!