Game Thread: Lady Vols 75 - Ohio State 87

[Fatoldman]

So I guess we obviously can’t simulate a press in practice? The announcer said Kellie was concerned about it so its not like we weren’t expecting it.

Silly point. Ohio State is probably the best pressing team in nation so it is not as simple as just practicing against press in practice.

 

[Coach Jumper]

turnover,,,,back to back

 

[lvocd]

If KJH can’t get a handle on these turnovers, the Ladies are going to have a tough time being a potential championship team. A lot of the turnovers are needless turnovers. It has cost us 14 points. This team has the ability to run OSU off the court if they can cure their mistakes and fouling.

Again, it's only Game One. It's a blessing this was exposed now because we have plenty of time to work on it.

 

[Rockytoprowdy]

Beat your girl down the sideline and then just stop and let them trap you…

 

[Orange_Mamba]

I don’t know what we’re doing on offense. They don’t know either.

 

[lvocd]

Oh my.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Not liking the halftime adjustments.

 

[Ladyvolfan45]

The only thing IMO that will potentially hold this team back is turnovers.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Just wish the officials were calling it the same on both sides.

But our passing is all on us being lazy

 

[Orange_Mamba]

Again, it's only Game One. It's a blessing this was exposed now because we have plenty of time to work on it.

But it’s not just this yr.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Key just loafed down the court on that steal. She seems uninterested tonight.

 

[LUVMESUMVOL]

I’m confused with all of this complaining.. Ohio State is a good team. I guess it’s obvious by now this board values recruiting services rankings and covets HS players before they ever step foot on a college campus.. but it makes absolutely no sense to expect in game 1 for Tennessee to be up by 20 on the road against a team that made the Sweet 16 last season. The LVs have pushed it to a 10 point lead twice and that’s a great sign. This game is a true test. I’m proud of how the LVs are fighting as a team. Every sport is about more than just talent & even coaching. The heart of a championship team is what separates them. It’ll take heart and will to come out with the win tonight.

I'm not saying you didn't make a good point but you haven't been as invested as many of us myself since 1979. my point is some are going to expect the best even for a first game that's just how it is for some who's heart has bleeded orange for the longest of time

 

[Coach Jumper]

43-39

 

[TN1111]

Silly point. Ohio State is probably the best pressing team in nation so it is not as simple as just practicing against press in practice.

Not a silly point… they’re not as talented as TN. We could and should be handling it better.

 

[Coach Jumper]

powell for 3

 

[SGMVols]

We’ve gotten lucky with them missing wide open threes.

they finally hit one

 

[cwbytruckers]

Good Lord just standing around. Coach what are you doing over there?

 

[lvocd]

The only thing IMO that will potentially hold this team back is turnovers.

Few teams force turnovers as well as OSU does, so we'll be okay if we manage to get out of Columbus with a W.

 

[LadyVol1908]

Well our half court offense sucks.

 

[Twinsbornoncampus]

Looks like a team of ours about 4years ago

 

[VolBall09]

Total BS. Huge reach against Horston. Never seen a jump ball called with one arm all the way across the ball handler and the other going the opposite direction down court.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Nice picknroll

 

[SGMVols]

Good pick and roll there. Why do we not do more of that?

 

[SGMVols]

Why do we have two centers in the game against a press team…?

 

[Coach Jumper]

Key picks u p #3