College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

[walkenvol]

I’m completely unimpressed with the barn - should be 2 wins for the orange team. The guys replacing Smith and Kessler are not nearly as talented.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

How is OU winning? They look like dog

Home game. Poor shooting by Alabama. Big 12 is good. There aren’t any truly elite and infallible teams this year. Alabama might be one of the most talented teams in the country, but it also wouldn’t surprise me if they lay an egg and get bounced in the Round of 32. Feels like we’re shaping up for an unpredictable March.

 

[walkenvol]

I think I played against that Oklahoma center at the ymca a few years ago - was a good player.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

How does Alabama’s Miller get away with carrying the ball everytime he dribbles? While I realize it has changed over the years he is taking it to a new level.

 

[walkenvol]

ZZZ guarding Sears will be interesting!

 

[ColinS]

I've been flipping back and forth to these challenge games. I don't think I've seen a Big 12 team miss a three point shot. I might have seen one or two out of 30 go in for an SEC team.

 

[walkenvol]

Bama digging a deep hole for themselves.

If you were 0 for the last 18 3 point shots you took would you keep taking more guarded 3’s? Guess shooters shoot?

 

[The Dog]

Oklahoma is showing us the blueprint on how to beat Bama

 

[walkenvol]

Bama gets away with a lot of fouls

 

[berryvol]

Bama and Houston currently down double digits. A vol win tonight and we would find ourselves in the convo for the number 1 overall ranking heading into tomorrow’s Purdue game.

 

[joevols89]

Oklahoma is showing us the blueprint on how to beat Bama

Score a lot of points.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Missouri up at (basically) halftime.
Alabama down big at halftime.
Houston down big late in 1st half.

If those results hold, would be a hell of a day for us. Big opportunity tonight for the Vols. Hope we don’t play tight like against Kentucky.

 

[walkenvol]

I like how Oklahoma plays

 

[WillisWG]

Miller and Clowney shooting 4-18....not a good half for Bama

 

[sechamp2012]

Basically a 11-9 Oklahoma leads 50 to 33. First time I watch Bama play this year. What’s all the hype about they look pedestrian. Miller 2 out of 10.

 

[ColinS]

I just don't see how Alabama losing helps us in the grand scheme of things. We need to be the team that beats them. The higher their profile is
the more credit we get. I guess I just struggle to believe they will ever give the SEC two number ones..

 

[joevols89]

I just don't see how Alabama losing helps us in the grand scheme of things. We need to be the team that beats them. The higher their profile is
the more credit we get. I guess I just struggle to believe they will ever give the SEC two number ones..

I agree hard to see 2 #1s from the SEC so them taking an L today could help us if they beat us but they drop a few more than we do.

 

[SouthKnoxVOL]

If Alabama can't hit threes....they have nothing. They're a lot like that Auburn team a couple years ago.

 

[The Dog]

Score a lot of points.

Yeah, but specifically the ball screen and the pick and roll. Plus, they are drilling the 3. I've watched Bama about 5 times and this is by far, the worst they have looked. I think the SEC is really down and the Big 12 pounds 'em, this year. Which is cool with me, as long as the Vols win

 

[joevols89]

Basically a 11-9 Oklahoma leads 50 to 33. First time I watch Bama play this year. What’s all the hype about they look pedestrian. Miller 2 out of 10.

They are really good. It honestly wouldn't surprise me to see them roar back and win this one by 5-7 points.

 

[WillisWG]

Cincy up 7 at Houston 43-36 at the half

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Missouri up at (basically) halftime.
Alabama down big at halftime.
Houston down big late in 1st half.

If those results hold, would be a hell of a day for us. Big opportunity tonight for the Vols. Hope we don’t play right like against Kentucky.

So, I follow Lunardi on twitter, he says a win tonight solidifies TN as a 1.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I just don't see how Alabama losing helps us in the grand scheme of things. We need to be the team that beats them. The higher their profile is
the more credit we get. I guess I just struggle to believe they will ever give the SEC two number ones..

The SEC is not getting 2 #1 seeds so how does Alabama winning HELP us? It will still be a big win regardless if we win. Who cares if they are #2 or #10. We need them to lose so we can create some separation.

Also, it’s Alabama. Why would anyone EVER root for Alabama?

 

[SGMVols]

If Alabama can't hit threes....they have nothing. They're a lot like that Auburn team a couple years ago.

The reason I’m not entirely bought in on Bama is that they don’t always defend. Casual fans love them because of their offense but you aren’t going to score 90 points all the time.

 

[WillisWG]

Missouri up at (basically) halftime.
Alabama down big at halftime.
Houston down big late in 1st half.

If those results hold, would be a hell of a day for us. Big opportunity tonight for the Vols. Hope we don’t play tight like against Kentucky.

and LSU down 8 to TX Tech 41-33 at the hald