Game thread: #11 Lady Vols host Georgia. Sunday, March 2, Noon ET, SECN

[volsagain]

Pat never pampered or coached nicely. She demanded the best

One of the problems now days , players just run to another team. It's just a lot harder for coaches to do what's best for the team and players. It's a fine line that's probably how we got Cooper , she is good but still a lot of room for improvement. You have to give coaches more time now to get the right players. Coach Barnes has a world of experience and still loses players and I think some he has lost wish they had stayed.

 

[mudcat1973]

Today it was Jill, Tess, and Sarah 39 minutes played 5 points on 2 of 11 shooting. Whitehorn another 12 disasterous minutes and 0 points. Spencer made 4 of 14 today so five players played half the minutes of a game and we get 16 points. Going to be better next season we have some scorers coming.

There are 5 players on team 5 x 40 = 200 minutes to be played by a team in a forty minutes game.
So half the minutes would be 100
200 divide by 2 = 100 minutes
So Jill - Tess - Sara got a combine 39 minutes they played one minute less than 1/5 or 20% of the minutes.
Nothing personal just defending Tess.

Just check out sports.com
Tess and Jill played 12 minutes a piece
Sara 14 minutes
12 + 12 + 14= 38 minutes two minutes less than 1/5 minutes of the available 200 team minutes.

 

[chuckiepoo]

One of the problems now days , players just run to another team. It's just a lot harder for coaches to do what's best for the team and players. It's a fine line that's probably how we got Cooper , she is good but still a lot of room for improvement. You have to give coaches more time now to get the right players. Coach Barnes has a world of experience and still loses players and I think some he has lost wish they had stayed.

Without question.

 

[mudcat1973]

Without question.

Old Miss and LSU 70 all
list in 5 minutesto go
@Chuck

 

[chuckiepoo]

Old Miss and LSU 70 all
list in 5 minutesto go
@Chuck

Thank you!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Thank you!

74-74, 02:58 remains.

 

[LVfanLasVegas]

What a dose of reality these last two games have been. Ouch. Hurts my heart.

TN 30% overall for the game, 27/90; but 21-23 91% on FTs.
GA 32/60; 48% overall for the game.

Does anyone perform exorcisms or have an Ouija board the team can use to oust whatever demon has gotten into their heads.

I'll always be optimistic with the team but these last two games have really exposed them. It feels like a gut punch. The looks on the faces of players, coaches, and even fans on camera appear utterly confused, disoriented, and lost. Very concerned for the SEC tournament and beyond as this can really be tough to overcome in a couple of days. Beating #16 TAMU seemed almost certain last week, now, I'm nervous. Beating #16, then #8 who doesn't have to play before, and then possibly #1 who doesn't have to play for two days seems more unlikely.

But, as crazy as it sounds right now, Go Lady Vols!

 

[Golfteacher]

The Georgia game was a shocker. The Lady Vols were simply not ready. They seem to have a hangover from the Kentucky loss. We gave Georgia confidence with our underwhelming play in the first half. That set us up for a fight that we should have dominated from the get. We need to get our mojo back and play our best straight from jump street. The ladies need to wake up for the SEC tournament and play their best. CKC you received a 10 year extension, let’s see what you got!!

 

[utVolFanInVA]

Whitehorn has exited the building. Spencer can't take care of the ball. If she'd keep her dribble like ZZ does, she could make plays.

What? Spencer has 141 Asts vs 61 TOs for a 2.31 Ast/TO ratio while Zeigler has 201 Asts vs 85 TOs for a 2.36 Ast/TO ratio. Spencer takes care of the ball just fine. Maybe look at Cooper who has 92 Asts vs 102 TOs for a 0.90 Ast/TO ratio.

 

[ShortyMac10]

Replay of that Kentucky game in the first half. I think on our first 25 shots we were hitting 9 percent from the field and the score was 25 to 10.. So lost it early came all the way back to take a three point lead then again poor offense and a lot of turnovers on crucila possessions.

Smh yea i recorded it not watching it

 

[spojo13]

The Georgia game was a shocker. The Lady Vols were simply not ready. They seem to have a hangover from the Kentucky loss. We gave Georgia confidence with our underwhelming play in the first half. That set us up for a fight that we should have dominated from the get. We need to get our mojo back and play our best straight from jump street. The ladies need to wake up for the SEC tournament and play their best. CKC you received a 10 year extension, let’s see what you got!!

Went and looked back at the first quarter of our last 10 games, and we have been behind at the end of the 1st quarter in 7 out of 10 games. We were up 1 against SC, up 2 against Auburn, and up 10 against Ole Miss. In conference play, it seems to take us longer to get started and we were behind more games than ahead to start. Not sure what the disconnect is with the game plan to start the 1st quarter but it has been an issue that has been creeping on us for a few weeks now.

 

[Coach Jumper]

As a coach you coach and demand at practice and games. Off the court is were you show your kids you care about their personal lives and why you want them to succeed in life. When players allow themselves to be pushed to be the best they can achieve then success in game of life is much easier.

rule by fear and when you turn your back you're made fun of
rule by respect and when you turn your back you're still respected

 

[VOLINVONORE]

.............Georgia..........Tennessee
3FG%....58%....................21%
3FGs.....7-12...................6-28

If we'd have shot just 8-28 from three, seniors would have had a happier day of memories. Something of real life in that thought.

We have to realize we do not have the most talented team in the SEC. For some reason we played better when our "best" player was injured and did not return to the game. The team seemed to be a bit more motivated after she was injured. On defense, we seem to put more emphasis on blocking out rather than aggressively pursuing the ball. I have noticed we often are successful in blocking out, but not going after the ball after the block pouts. however, the biggest problem is low shooting percentages and turnovers caused by bad passes and dribbling. This team has been playing its heart out and has increased by leaps and bounds. As our talent grows, so will our ability to play better on both sides of the ball. We have the # 1 recruiting class coming in this Summer and we will continue to stock better and better players. We need to increase out hight and strength at the 3,4, and 5 positions in the next two recruiting classes and the portal. I look forward to see more of the rapid progress we have seen this year.

 

[Coach Jumper]

Went and looked back at the first quarter of our last 10 games, and we have been behind at the end of the 1st quarter in 7 out of 10 games. We were up 1 against SC, up 2 against Auburn, and up 10 against Ole Miss. In conference play, it seems to take us longer to get started and we were behind more games than ahead to start. Not sure what the disconnect is with the game plan to start the 1st quarter but it has been an issue that has been creeping on us for a few weeks now.

I feel its bc "starting" is a joke
what does it earn you?
When, no matter how good you start, you're subbed in a minute 15 seconds

And "starters" SET the tone for the game

No game was won in the first qtr but many have been lost in it

 

[Golfteacher]

I did notice one issue I saw in the Kentucky game that happened in the Georgia game, the Lady Vols have issues with zone defenses. They seem to have more success with woman to woman defenses. They need to address this issue. They also need to run more pick plays to set up shooters.

 

[lfvol]

What? Spencer has 141 Asts vs 61 TOs for a 2.31 Ast/TO ratio while Zeigler has 201 Asts vs 85 TOs for a 2.36 Ast/TO ratio. Spencer takes care of the ball just fine. Maybe look at Cooper who has 92 Asts vs 102 TOs for a 0.90 Ast/TO ratio.

This

 

[mudcat1973]

What a dose of reality these last two games have been. Ouch. Hurts my heart.

TN 30% overall for the game, 27/90; but 21-23 91% on FTs.
GA 32/60; 48% overall for the game.

Does anyone perform exorcisms or have an Ouija board the team can use to oust whatever demon has gotten into their heads.

I'll always be optimistic with the team but these last two games have really exposed them. It feels like a gut punch. The looks on the faces of players, coaches, and even fans on camera appear utterly confused, disoriented, and lost. Very concerned for the SEC tournament and beyond as this can really be tough to overcome in a couple of days. Beating #16 TAMU seemed almost certain last week, now, I'm nervous. Beating #16, then #8 who doesn't have to play before, and then possibly #1 who doesn't have to play for two days seems more unlikely.

But, as crazy as it sounds right now, Go Lady Vols!

astrology Is what Nancy Reagan use to break a curse put on USA president dying every 20 years .
They were more than one president who died by that curse.
@Chuck
I know who put the curse on the American president don't want to give it away.

 

[chuckiepoo]

astrology Is what Nancy Reagan use to break a curse put on USA president dying every 20 years .
They were more than one president who died by that curse.
@Chuck
I know who put the curse on the American president don't want to give it away.

No idea.

 

[AllVols3]

What? Spencer has 141 Asts vs 61 TOs for a 2.31 Ast/TO ratio while Zeigler has 201 Asts vs 85 TOs for a 2.36 Ast/TO ratio. Spencer takes care of the ball just fine. Maybe look at Cooper who has 92 Asts vs 102 TOs for a 0.90 Ast/TO ratio.

I'll look at who dribbles in the middle and stops and turns it over. She gets assist, but her turnovers are mostly just trying to do to much. Her she selection isn't great either. Her drive and flings turns into 2 points on the other end, because we don't rotate back . Spencer and Ruby must play better if thus LV team wants to advance to a S16.

 

[AllVols3]

I did notice one issue I saw in the Kentucky game that happened in the Georgia game, the Lady Vols have issues with zone defenses. They seem to have more success with woman to woman defenses. They need to address this issue. They also need to run more pick plays to set up shooters.

We need to make our open 3's like we have all year. They need to have a come to Jesus meeting and start playing as hard as earlier in the year.

 

[mudcat1973]

No idea.

They was Indian who put a curse on the great white chief for with his Indian tribe.
I seen it on the history channel.
he said a Tippecanoe Nov 7 1811
Every every president end zero would die1840 1860 1880 1900 1920 1940 1960
Seven seven president died during that curse I post a video in a little bit.

 

[LV renaissance]

I thought our Auburn win was one of the best of the season.

Yes, and beating Bama and Ole Miss were good wins after uconn. They are looking even better after they both beat LSU and Bama played a decent game @ SC.

 

[Golfteacher]

We need to make our open 3's like we have all year. They need to have a come to Jesus meeting and start playing as hard as earlier in the year.

While they are having their come to Jesus meeting, the need to resolve the zone defenses put up against them by Kentucky and Georgia!!

 

[AllVols3]

While they are having their come to Jesus meeting, the need to resolve the zone defenses put up against them by Kentucky and

Get the ball in the middle of the zone and attack inside out.

 

[Orange Maniac]

The whole problem in the last two games is the couldn’t hit a bull in the butt with a banjo. When you don’t make shots, you lose. It’s a simple game. Defensive stops and making buckets win.