Game Thread: (7/7) Lady Vols 56 - (10/9) Connecticut 75

[TN1111]

If Kellie doesn't start running an offense in the half court - her tenure here won't be as long as we hope.

I really want her to succeed, but looking totally inept is inexcusable.

 

[ttharp]

But they wanted to play for the previous coach? Surely you jest.

When you say “they”, who are you referring to?

 

[th2421]

We’re pretty much playing worse in every way in this current stretch but a minor bright spot has been free throw shooting. 19-21 today for 91%.

 

[zaqhhh]

You‘re missing out. They gave me so much joy watching them last year. Even drove from Houston to Omaha to watch them in the CWS.

I actually respect them a heck of a lot and did catch their big Grand Slam, it was exciting for baseball.

But I genuinely hate the sport lol, will always support UT though.

 

[vol94]

5. Volnation has a meltdown each year that all of these things don't happen

- just spit out my water after reading.

 

[VolBall09]

A butt whippin

 

[cthvolsfan]

Can some reporter please ask kellie what the hell has happened to this team and quit ignoring it?

They can ask the question in a presser, but they won't get an honest answer. They'll get the PC answer the coach wants to give in public.

 

[Terrells Bay88]

Dye 0 for 5 and no assists, Darby 0 for 4(and all 4 missed badly) with 0 assists, Walker 0 for 7 and 1 assist. 3 starters with a combined 1 point. Just ridiculous.

The mid major players Kellie brought in was a no-show today.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

Face it! This team is not elite! Upper tier team but not close to winning ANY CHAMPIONSHIPS! Sunshine pumpers will disagree but this team and program is not elite, period!

not too hard of a sell right now

 

[Memvol44]

And we have arguably the best recruiter (in Coach Sam) sitting on our bench. Soon we’re gonna find out how much (or how little) that actually matters. The head coach has to close the deal. They have to want to play for the HEAD coach. Period.

Correct .the recruiter is getting the girls here.Then they leave and commit elsewhere.Been saying this awhile. How long will coach Sam stick around if your boss isn't closing the deal??? Coach Sam's reputation is on the line..

 

[southerngirl]

Nevertheless, something I am grateful for!!!!!!

 

[Amb3096]

We’re pretty much playing worse in every way in this current stretch but a minor bright spot has been free throw shooting. 19-21 today for 91%.

Tamari has been really good from the line the last 3 games. Her form looks great.

 

[Caz]

The refs just ripped us off! Lol…
I’m looking for anything after this debacle

 

[feathersax]

Got home from church in time to see UConn administer last rites to LV team.yuck

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

When you say “they”, who are you referring to?

Hopefully, somebody in that locker room will get tired of losing, lock the door from the outside and start regulating. There is an attitude or something dividing the team. Kellie is too nice sometimes and she has to root out the problem, even if it means sending somebody packing

 

[vol94]

You are asking for a lot, too early
1. 9 wins, includes beating gators
2. Elite 8
3. Healthy pitchers & wins SEC
4. Elite 8

I know it’s not this yr or next. It may be 20 yrs from now but curious which sport listed above will occur first. I’m 50 yrs old and hope to see one more football national title and one final four appearance.

 

[GoVols15]

not too hard of a sell right now

Been that way for many years now.

 

[Amb3096]

The refs just ripped us off! Lol…
I’m looking for anything after this debacle

Pretty sure there are some that believe that.

 

[vol94]

Baseball. I’m down for that.

I plan on seeing then in person a few times this yr.

 

[volforlife10]

move on from this stretch and get better. thankfully, we have some games at home coming up, so hopefully we can right this ship. go lady vols !!

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

A butt whippin

let's call it what it is a straight up a$$ whoopin!

Now LV teams have experienced this before it's how bare down and respond. Are they gonna crumble like previous HW teams and shrink inside themselves or get tough and start punching back.

 

[SGMVols]

Remember when we thought the blowout wins over TAMU and UK were a sign we were back? Neither of them will be in the tournament.

 

[ncteacher88]

Who is DePaul coach? That’s the difference right now.

I know the question was rhetorical but......

Doug Bruno: he completed his 30th season as head coach. Under his tenure, the Blue Demons have qualified for post-season competition play in 24 of his 33 completed seasons, including the last 17 seasons. However, his best tournament is a Sweet Sixteen. Bruno was selected to be the head coach of the USA Women's U18 and U19 teams in 2006 and 2007. Bruno was named to an assistant coaching position for the USA women's national basketball team. Record at DePaul: 382–145 (.725).

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

Been that way for many years now.

way worse before this in the HW era we not sweating getting in the tourney with no top 25 wins...

Not even close but this team is NOT elite and that's because they r not committed to being elite.

 

[Caz]

Pretty sure there are some that believe that.

I know..I keep seeing it throughout these post. Truth is we are lost and are not inspired to be relevant in any games unless some light comes on and I honestly can’t see it