Game Thread: Lady Vols 108 - Carson-Newman 63 (Exhibition)

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Just this minute got back home from the game following the 90-minute drive with a long, leisurely food stop on the way.

I haven't even read this thread yet because I'm too excited to wait any longer to post. I'd have to guess everybody else is pretty excited too, though.

Yes, that first quarter was -- meh. Jordan and Rickea showed right away they can pretty much score at will, and they each could have scored 35 had they played the whole game. It took a while for everyone else to get going, but when they did ...

😲🏀🧡

Marta! 😲 Powell! 😲 Puckett! 😲 Justine! 😲 Franklin! 😲 Edie! 😲 Tess! 😲 I literally got tears when both Justine and Edie hit their first shots as Lady Vols, and the arena -- way too subdued for my taste for most of the game -- got really excited for them, too.

Everyone around me was excited about what they were seeing in this group, particularly that we may finally have the consistent three-point shooting we've needed for many years. Puckett is beloved at TBA, and it sounded like people were impressed by how Marta was playing after having missed so much time due to injuries.

The crowd still loves Horston and Key, but I got the sense that Rickea coming out like gangbusters is what everyone wanted to see most, and she delivered. Walker is still a go-getter who knows how to make things happen -- fans love Walker. That said, I believe the loudest reaction to a made basket all day was when Edie Darby made her first three. The too-quiet arena was quite pleased with out little fearless dynamo. And Justine had a couple of people in the row behind about ready to just pass out. They are clearly Pissott Super Fans, as every time she got into the game they'd get to their feet and were soooo excited when she kept bombing those threes. (So was I!)

I thought Jillian played tight for much of the game after a slow (nervous) start, but did eventually come on. I am not one bit worried about her -- she is going to have a fantastic year. Striplin and Miles still working hard. Wynn can still get into the lane but seemed a little off balance in getting her shots off.

I have to say that it warmed my heart to see Marta out there shooting lights out after having waited so darn long to play again. She was amazing. Loved how fearless, and accurate, Pissott was with the three shot. Powell is a true point guard and is going to be amazing. Franklin's experience showed, but I'm predicting she'll need another month to get her full mojo back.

What a great day this was. GO LADY VOLS!
 
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turbovol said:
Why is everyone yapping about LSU and which team is better after a couple of meaningless games? Good grief--who cares? We'll find out about all the teams as the season unfolds, and not before.
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Y'all do know this forum is just mindless entertainment for people who enjoy obsessing over all things related to women's college basketball teams and players and coaches, right? I'm not sure why it would bother anyone for someone else to obsess over a conference rival on this board. Just scroll on by if it bothers you. 😎
 
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Coach Jumper said:
It will be a matter of minutes for this group, even before SEC play.
Won't be able to experiment early on like we did last year.
Not with our opening gigs
1-Ohio St (pre-season AP #14) (Massey rating:#17)
2-Umass (Massey rating:#84)
3-Indiana (pre-season AP #11) (Massey rating:#9)
4-Rutgers (Massey rating:#67)
5-Paradise Island
6-Paradise Island
*TN is (pre-season AP #5) (Massey rating:#18)

Our "cupcakes" games will have to wait, the entre' s are up first
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Massey rating was pretty screwy last year, didn’t appear to give credit for strength of schedule, just margin of wins, which benefited those teams playing cupcakes. Looks like they’re still doing that. The Net also did that.
 
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sisaq said:
Kellie's goal on this game is to play everyone to see wat each player can bring in. It's not about winning by 200. Don't be suprise that little Darby will be an important player to this team.
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I think she will be, too, but not necessarily this year.
 
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lvocd said:
Y'all do know this forum is just mindless entertainment for people who enjoy obsessing over all things related to women's college basketball teams and players and coaches, right? I'm not sure why it would bother anyone for someone else to obsess over a conference rival on this board. Just scroll on by if it bothers you. 😎
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Because you're yapping---at length-- about which team is better when the season hasn't even started, which is absurd.
 
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lvocd said:
I didn't say it wasn't absurd. Just that it doesn't matter if it is! lol It's all in good fun, and some of us get a kick out of it.
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Facts! These people “ain’t Rocky Top”. Like Coach Prime says “Who is SWAC babe, Who is SWAC babe?!” I’m asking right now declare it, “Who is Rocky Top babe, Who is Rocky Top babe?”
Lets go😂😎.
 
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volforlife10 said:
after watching lsu against their exhibition team, and us against carson newman that isn’t true. i feel like we’re definitely more progressed than lsu.
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I agree, I watched the entire LSU game against a team less talented than C-N and they did not look very good. I still believe several of the players who came off our bench will not receive the minutes on the floor, against power 5 teams, as they received today. Against a ranked team there is no way all 15 players will see the floor.
 
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lvocd said:
Y'all do know this forum is just mindless entertainment for people who enjoy obsessing over all things related to women's college basketball teams and players and coaches, right? I'm not sure why it would bother anyone for someone else to obsess over a conference rival on this board. Just scroll on by if it bothers you. 😎
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Wish I could give this 40 likes. I've said before, folks come to a tea party and then get mad because tea is being served. Disagree w posts, call them absurd, just quit TF telling people what they should and shouldn't post about. It's silly.
 
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lvocd said:
Y'all do know this forum is just mindless entertainment for people who enjoy obsessing over all things related to women's college basketball teams and players and coaches, right? I'm not sure why it would bother anyone for someone else to obsess over a conference rival on this board. Just scroll on by if it bothers you. 😎
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You do realize that this is a UT GAME thread right? Neither side needs to be bringing it here, plenty of places it COULD be credible discussion. Typically just a lurker on this board, but have no problem with folks calling out others for misplaced posts. How do you justify your defense of same IN THIS THREAD?
 
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GUNTERSVOL said:
You do realize that this is a UT GAME thread right? Neither side needs to be bringing it here, plenty of places it COULD be credible discussion. Typically just a lurker on this board, but have no problem with folks calling out others for misplaced posts. How do you justify your defense of same IN THIS THREAD?
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Lol! I'm just saying folks take this stuf way too seriously. I mean, you yourself just said, sounding like some low-rent Perry Mason in a tv drama, "How do you justify your defense of same IN THIS THREAD?"

If that isn't the epitome of examples of "Taking Silly Message Board Sh*t Too Seriously," then I don't know what is. It's hilarious. Take an aspirin and lie down, man. This ain't a courtroom where everyone is sworn on the Bible to only ever post under the correct thread. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT SERIOUS. Isn't there something truly alarming or worrying or important for you to put energy into, or is the fact that sometimes people post stuff in the wrong thread your biggest issue? If it is, good on ya! Me? I can actually see something off-topic in a thread and think ...

Nothing. I just. Think. Nothing. About. It. 😲
 
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turbovol said:
Why is everyone yapping about LSU and which team is better after a couple of meaningless games? Good grief--who cares? We'll find out about all the teams as the season unfolds, and not before.
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We definitely don't see this level of restraint when it comes to your love of North Carolina and their coach. With that said, TurboVol, any substantive thoughts on our team's performance in the exhibition?
 
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lvocd said:
Lol! I'm just saying folks take this stuf way too seriously. I mean, you yourself just said, sounding like some low-rent Perry Mason in a tv drama, "How do you justify your defense of same IN THIS THREAD?"

If that isn't the epitome of examples of "Taking Silly Message Board Sh*t Too Seriously," then I don't know what is. It's hilarious. Take an aspirin and lie down, man. This ain't a courtroom where everyone is sworn on the Bible to only ever post under the correct thread. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT SERIOUS. Isn't there something truly alarming or worrying or important for you to put energy into, or is the fact that sometimes people post stuff in the wrong thread your biggest issue? If it is, good on ya! Me? I can actually see something off-topic in a thread and think ...

Nothing. I just. Think. Nothing. About. It. 😲
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Then why in the heck do folks get uptight when somebody calls them out? You must be taking that too seriously. Nothing about LSU was relative to the CN game. Pretty plain thinking is strictly optional for you as you have so eloquently stated, but then you chastise others for their opinions about compliance with topics?
 
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Fatoldman said:
Players who sre very good may not average more than 15 minutes Suarez may be in that category Franklin is an established player who has outplayed All-Americans more than once and she is an elite renounder and defender. Remember Coach said she "stands out" among our post players which makes me think she probably will start. Hollingshead has a higher ceiling but not the experience And of course Key is Key so I think Suarez is probably 4th on the depth chart at the 4 and 5 spots, even though she may end up playing in the WNBA And then throw in our talented guards and WOW. Think there will be several blowouts so will anybody average more than 25 minutes? Coach could even get creative with starters and reserves having players coming off the bench who she considers her top 5. Who is on the court at the end of close games will be interesting
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This aged like milk. Marta was one of the best on the floor. Not sure why that’s such a surprise to everyone. She was All-SEC Freshman team, even playing through injury.
 
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GUNTERSVOL said:
Then why in the heck do folks get uptight when somebody calls them out? You must be taking that too seriously. Nothing about LSU was relative to the CN game. Pretty plain thinking is strictly optional for you as you have so eloquently stated, but then you chastise others for their opinions about compliance with topics?
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Yep. You've solved the mystery of lvocd. CongratS!

Here's your cookie: 🍪
 
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lvocd said:
Lol! I'm just saying folks take this stuf way too seriously. I mean, you yourself just said, sounding like some low-rent Perry Mason in a tv drama, "How do you justify your defense of same IN THIS THREAD?"

This ain't a courtroom where everyone is sworn on the Bible to only ever post under the correct thread. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT SERIOUS.
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Perry Mason 2022: "Do you solemnly swear to tell your Truth and nothing but your Truth, so help you You?
 
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