Game thread: NCAA Second Round: No. 6 Seed Lady Vols vs. No. 3 Seed NC State

[chuckiepoo]

Interesting post game note... NC State fans were saying Kellie should have known better than to come in their arena and spite them by wearing light blue uni's instead of orange. It was said the team didn't like it either and it put fire in them early in the game. I didn't have a problem with it as it's Summitt Blue and showed some moxie, but, man, those Stater's hate UNC and anything light blue. Sort of like me and crimson...

We are going to the NC St v Vols football game in the fall... Nico, we need some payback for the Lady's... and maybe I'll wear light blue

The powder blue thing crossed my mind pregame. I wonder who made that decision…

 

[DarkPhoenix]

We need three starters next season. I am ok with Jewell and Tamari starting and maybe Cooper have to see her play. We need some bigtime scorers and a really great point guard.

Spear is our only starter, I don’t know much about Cooper yet to make a decision, but Key should be a backup.

 

[Score50]

To the one who said kiss his/her @$$? I’ve debated his opinion appropriately prior.

You’re better than that. Come on dude.

 

[JohnnyPayne]

You’re better than that. Come on dude.

I’m better or he/she is? I’m not the one who cursed at someone.

 

[KrazyVolFan]

Spear is our only starter, I don’t know much about Cooper yet to make a decision, but Key should be a backup.

Huh???? You drinking today right

 

[Chippo]

I don't like that the program is faced with the coaching decision like this because unlike Warlick, I actually like Kellie. I stopped liking Warlick when she started playing head games with Speedy.

Who was Speedy ??

 

[Butch s]

I don't like that the program is faced with the coaching decision like this because unlike Warlick, I actually like Kellie. I stopped liking Warlick when she started playing head games with Speedy.

I think I would be sad to see her go, but also think I’ll be sad this time next year if she stays

 

[JohnnyPayne]

Who was Speedy ??

Simmons.

 

[BreatheUT]

It will be interesting to see if any of the players put in for the portal. Probably comes down to playing time in a mid major vs. liking the experience at Tennessee.

Which means they could still be a starter here.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Huh???? You drinking today right

What are u saying?

 

[Volfan2012]

Spear is our only starter, I don’t know much about Cooper yet to make a decision, but Key should be a backup.

Key is good enough when she doesn't commit those stupid fouls. We won the game today when she was in the game. We lost when she was on the bench. She had to sit out the entire first half except for first five minutes and we lost by 18. Second half we won by 11 mostly in the third quarter when she played most of it.

 

[Chippo]

Simmons.

Thank you

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Key is good enough when she doesn't commit those stupid fouls. We won the game today when she was in the game. We lost when she was on the bench. She had to sit out the entire first half except for first five minutes and we lost by 18. Second half we won by 11 mostly in the third quarter when she played most of it.

She’s good in spots, but I think we need a better Center to compete,

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

I also have my tickets and we will take them to the woodshed. 38-10 book it. They are roadkill on our way to the playoffs.

I hope I’m wrong, but State plays dirty. Their coach will have an axe to grind because of the coaching thing years ago and he’ll be wanting to make a statement. Wouldn’t surprise me if they take some cheap shots

 

[Volfan2012]

She’s good in spots, but I think we need a better Center to compete,

Where to find one. The centers in there are about the same as her. The freshman has potential if we could get her. We need someone that can come in and not let the level of play go down. It went way down with Jill in the game today.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Rivers has the longest arms of anyone in college basketball.

I’m thinking Brink.

 

[spojo13]

Key is good enough when she doesn't commit those stupid fouls. We won the game today when she was in the game. We lost when she was on the bench. She had to sit out the entire first half except for first five minutes and we lost by 18. Second half we won by 11 mostly in the third quarter when she played most of it.

Only problem is that for whatever reason she seems to be in foul trouble a lot and so these runs happen a lot. I really hope she’ll be able to stay in games more but at this point, she is a 5th year senior, and I’m not sure that either the ref’s way of calling her or her propensity to foul will change. I think we need someone who is capable of starting to save Key’s fouls for when it matters.

 

[Volfan2012]

Minute and a half, down 5, and Powell has to take the shot.

Yes and Jewell standing in the corner for an open three. That was the stupid play of the game.

 

[Score50]

I’m better or he/she is? I’m not the one who cursed at someone.

You both are. We’re all just upset that the Lady Vols are in this shape. It would be different if CKH could recruit or had a top 3 class coming in. The light is not on at the end of the tunnel. If a change is not made, we have not even come close to seeing how bad it will be next year at this time. In reality there is only a handful of teams that come close to winning the National Championship in the girls game. We are not even in the top 25 women’s program as we speak. Awful to say, but we we are looking up at most programs now.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

So do we chalk this season up as a good one or a kellie did as best as she could ? Or Underwhelming again for Tennessee lady vol basketball standards ?

I don’t see how this season could be considered anything but a massive failure. While I don’t believe CKH’s job is in immediate jeopardy, she does find herself at a crossroads. Huge shoes to fill with RJ leaving. Going to need an exceptional portal haul to avoid yet another step back.

 

[Dak1219]

Name one player that’s gotten better while Kellies been coaching here!

Rae Burrell, Jordon Houston, Rennia Davis, Kasi K, Tamari Key prior to medical setback, Karo Striplin. Are you kidding me? They have all improved season over season. Three of the mentioned were 1st round WNBA draft picks. Kasi who originally looked to have no upside is still playing pro overseas. Rae Burrell was ranked 47 coming into college looked like a bull in a China shop under Holly and hardly saw the floor as a freshman was picked 9th in the draft. How quickly people forget or you just don't really follow this program closely.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

I can’t take another heartbreaking loss.

Felt more like disgusting, than heartbreaking.

 

[JohnnyPayne]

Rae Burrell, Jordon Houston, Rennia Davis, Kasi K, Tamari Key prior to medical setback, Karo Striplin. Are you kidding me? They have all improved season over season. Three of the mentioned were 1st round WNBA draft picks. Kasi who originally looked to have no upside is still playing pro overseas. Rae Burrell was ranked 47 coming into college looked like a bull in a China shop under Holly and hardly saw the floor as a freshman was picked 9th in the draft. How quickly people forget or you just don't really follow this program closely.

Agreed. Terrible argument that no one has gotten better

 

[Volinnooga]

You are basically asking Puckett not to be a stiff.
A tough ask.

How okd are you? These girls work their tails off to play for our school and losers like you sit anonymously behind your keyboard making idiotic posts.

 

[AntiochVol81]

Yes and Jewell standing in the corner for an open three. That was the stupid play of the game.

This was the issue all game decision making by your PG and due to recruiting there is no other option..