Game Thread Lady Vols at Texas A&M ; Sunday 5PM; ESPN

[Chippo]

Got them right where we want them. As always go Lady Vol's.

Don't think so

 

[Gilmore]

What a mess. So uninspired and Kellie seems clueless at the moment.

 

[Butch s]

You left off run and jump

I sure did. Thank you

 

[Volfan2012]

A&M didn't play that well except rebounding, but we stood out as playing as bad as we possibly could. If Rickea is not making most of her shots were terrible.

 

[Volstylexx]

I’m trying not to be negative, but this is one of the worst coached TN teams (collectively) I’ve seen in many, many years. There is literally nothing happening during these runs. Jon occasionally stands up and waives his arms and that’s it. Kelli took Powell out and Powell shrugged and said “what did I do?” Kelli said “nothing, it’s ok.” Zero fire. It starts at the top, yes, but there’s little fire in this group collectively from what I am seeing today.

 

[Sportslady]

The lineups CKH puts out there is so confusing...

We were right there even early in the second qtr with turnovers until some questionable sub timing. SMH

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I am afraid we really, really need a coach.

Only if they can bring in a better roster, and know how to evaluate players better.

 

[Vols2015]

Jackson needs to drive to the basket and not settle for jump shots

To be fair, Jackson had about 4 layups she missed, easy shots.

 

[37620VOL]

ace is and will not be ready for SEC play this season.

You did see her in the game, right?

 

[Orange_Mamba]

When we’re down and a timeout is called it’s going to be a turnover every time. No questions about it. Seriously, has there been a successful play ran from the timeout this year? I can’t recall. We’re damned if we use them and damned if we don’t.

 

[charleyhorse]

A four point game 14-18… Hollingshead and Key were both effective off the bench in the 1st qtr. To start the 2nd qtr they get subbed out.
Jewel Spear touches the ball a few times in the 1st qtr and gets subbed out. Players can’t ever get in a rhythm.
Every decision that was made was predetermined. It just is what it is.

Who is making the subs. That’s part of the problem. It ain’t Kelly

 

[Majors]

ace is and will not be ready for SEC play this season.

She’s played to end the half

 

[Caz]

Seems Harper is gonna have to motivate them to come out again and at least play a half to have a chance.
Rebounds are effort more than anything and it takes effort to have technique

 

[brubaker]

The lady Vols won't come back this time.... Have the Ladies ever had a good 1st half this year? ( Serious question)

 

[Voltopia]

I don't really watch the Lady Vols but they seem to wear a lot of "Carolina Blue" accents, leg sleeves, headbands, etc.

Is there a reason several players choose that blue accent?

Way back in the day, (like pre-1980s back in the day), they had to order uniforms in blue because they couldn't get women's jerseys in orange, and even after that changed, they sort of brought the powder blue along in their logo and as an accent on their uniforms and gear. Over time, it became synonymous with the Lady Vols logo and eventually also Pat Summitt. Just a tradition thing, I suppose.

 

[Volstylexx]

Best thing I’ve seen today is this popcorn in front of me

 

[pasadenavol]

A four point game 14-18… Hollingshead and Key were both effective off the bench in the 1st qtr. To start the 2nd qtr they get subbed out.
Jewel Spear touches the ball a few times in the 1st qtr and gets subbed out. Players can’t ever get in a rhythm.
Every decision that was made was predetermined. It just is what it is.

CKH or her staff don't know how to substitute. Confirmed by convo with a WNBA coach

 

[SGMVols]

All she had to do was be better than Holly. She can’t even do that.

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

I don't really watch the Lady Vols but they seem to wear a lot of "Carolina Blue" accents, leg sleeves, headbands, etc.

Is there a reason several players choose that blue accent?

Way back when, it was impossible to get a women's uniform in orange so it's a secondary/tertiary color.

Lady Vols—Blue on Uniforms - Volopedia

In 1968, when Joan Cronan became head Lady Vols basketball coach at 23 years old, the Lady Vols did not have any uniforms—they were playing in T-shirts and shorts. Cronan set about to change that. Only a few companies made women’s basketball uniforms, and none offered an orange uniform. She...

volopedia.lib.utk.edu

 

[Majors]

No but my friend with me does! Lol.

Need to be like this guy. His frustration on tv mounted a comeback.

 

[KTrain]

We have given up way too many offensive rebounds.

It seems like the ball is just luckily falling where A&M is but as an old coach used to say their anticipating and blocking out are you? Thats the ? for the ladies.

 

[37620VOL]

To be fair, Jackson had about 4 layups she missed, easy shots.

And 2 of those led to MSU layups, 8 point swing in the game.

 

[Score50]

Glad you guys were right the other day. This team looked so ready to play the first half. We can only hope the same team shows up in the second half. I’m sure CKH supporters will be heard from in unison this evening.

 

[LadyVol1908]

Nothing is being done with purpose on either end. Even if our players box out, there’s no release to pursue the ball on either end.

That bothers me sooooo much! There was a point where Key had perfect position for an offensive rebound and she didn’t release from the freaking box out to pursue it. Striplin and Puckett has that habit really bad as well. You can tell it’s being coached, which makes sense, to make contact first and box out, but you have to pursue the ball. We cant depend on Powell and whoever is on the wing to swoop in and grab every rebound.

 

[Sportslady]

A four point game 14-18… Hollingshead and Key were both effective off the bench in the 1st qtr. To start the 2nd qtr they get subbed out.
Jewel Spear touches the ball a few times in the 1st qtr and gets subbed out. Players can’t ever get in a rhythm.
Every decision that was made was predetermined. It just is what it is.

SMH