Game Thread: #11 Lady Vols at #18 Fla St; Thurs Nov 9, 6PM

#578
#578
We shot 51 percent for the game, and 50 percent from three. You ought to win every game you play when you shoot that well.
But we had 18 TOs (vs 11 for FS), missed 7 FTs---both hurt. And defense has to be better. FSU shot 3s even better than we did.
 
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#580
Chipperbones said:
Don’t know how many minutes Darby played, but she had 9 rebounds, 10 points, and a steal in that time. (Obviously that technical hurt us, but so did all the missed free throws)
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Most of her rebounds were clear outs by FL ST to get back and they fell in her lap I’m more impressed with boxing out and team ball. We need to get past stats and look at what a TEAM does to win
 
#584
#584
After going back and watching it, I stand corrected on it being a great shot but still one she can make. It appeared that it would be a bucket but rimmed out on her. Off her spin she should’ve seen Spears wide open though. It was time for that pass and an open shot.
 
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#586
Darby had 10 points and 9 rebounds. 2-2 from three. Had she gotten more looks from the 3pt line, she probably would have made those too. I don't know what more people want from her.

I wish she had been out there more at the end of the game, I know that much.
 
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Majors said:
Who on the mens side is benefiting by paying Kellie/staff less? I agree we get what you pay for. But Tennessee has more than enough money to make all successful coaches financially on par with top tier market value.
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I agree. There has just been this weird lack of energy and no one seems to care. Bring a real coach that will light a fire in the team and the fanbase.
 
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#596
Orange Maniac said:
I’m disappointed in the loss but dang people, the season just started. Some of you act like the season is over. Take a deep breath or a chill pill. We will be fine. Very few teams in history win every game in a season.
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This was pretty much the exact same sentiment after the Ohio St game last year.

It’s ok to be frustrated and tired of being told things will get better, or the schedule will eventually pay off. It’s OK for people to response how they want - so long as the players aren’t attacked.
 
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Orange Maniac said:
I’m disappointed in the loss but dang people, the season just started. Some of you act like the season is over. Take a deep breath or a chill pill. We will be fine. Very few teams in history win every game in a season.
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This kind of reaction is warranted for programs that are still relevant/championship caliber. For programs like Kellie’s, it’s simply confirmation of existing limitations that will prevent the team from winning against elite competition. We are what we are.
 
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Life ain't fair. Rickea has one of the great performances in recent LV history but missed two shots at the end she makes 90% of the time. Also that last foul, which was clearly frustration, was not a good idea. Of course there were lots of other things that hurt and were just as much the reason for the loss, the crappy free throw shooting and 9 t.o.s by our pgs chief among them. But those damn last misses leave a mark.

But dang, not just the scoring, but how hard Rickea played - the rebounding, the 4 assists, played 37 mins and actually played mostly very good defense. I'm sure the end hurts alot, but I sure hope she can stay this locked in. What a national statement RJ made tonight!

Looks like we're going to have to outscore alot of teams. I'm shocked how bad our D continues to be. I really think it's systematic not player specific. Yes some are less quick than others, but it doesn't seem to matter. Is it our help (or lack of it)? Our rotation? Wells and Spear obviously need alot of work on D at this level. JP stepped it up in the second half but I think our defensive system is broke.

Of all people, Tess gets chippy? Kidding me? Probably the nicest kid in America? Part of a bizarre night, and very, very harmful.

I thought Jill was a step off tonight. She and Strip just going to have to do battle in the post. Truthfully, after watching TK struggle to get up off the floor, it's too painful to watch anymore. Feel so bad for her, but hang in there young lady. You have next year.

Man Sara is playing awesome, especially on offense. Those saying she shouldn't start arecrazy. She gets blown by, but so does everyone else. Ditto Tess, but she almost had a double double.

Would have loved to get this win, but its definitely not the end of the world. Would have been the end if we had gotten embarrassed like we did the first half. But it was a gutsy comeback on the road against a good team. Our star is shining bright. Our new players will settle in. We'll just have to find a way to get better. I do actually think this team still has more potential than last year. And boy are they fun to watch on offense. Just a smidge of D and we should be OK.
 
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#599
There are so many fly by posters that only come through when something bad happens. Then you pessimistic fans that post often fuel their rage by posting negativity right along with them. No wonder UT can't get a commit to come here. With friends like you all who needs enemies!!
 
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