Game Thread: SEC Tournament First Round. #18/14 Lady Vols (9 seed) vs. Texas A&M (16 seed). Wed., March 5, 11 am ET, SECN

[LadyViking/Vol]

Watched this game at lunch at work on my phone .. was so glad to see the shooting slump go away and yes, the defense /rebounding was awesome ! Really hope they take care of Vandy tomorrow!! Go Lady Vols !!

 

[volfan102455]

Hopefully this game is a sign that the team has flushed the last two games and got back to what they were doing well at.

They really need the win against Vandy to help them with possibly getting some home games.

 

[Coach Jumper]

Tay has many strengths, but post-game Q&As aren't among them.

Coach could use a class on pressers too...she comes across as "curt" very often

 

[th2421]

Per Bart Torvik, that was our best defensive effiency game this season. We had a 56.9 defensive rating - previous best was not even close, a 70.8 against Samford in the first game of the season (previous SEC best was 71.3 against South Carolina).

It was also our first 100 "game score" since the back-to-back Auburn/Ole Miss wins. Unfortunately, this was still our 3rd worst offensive rating game of the season, 3rd to only the last two games against Kentucky and Georgia.

 

[chuckiepoo]

It is always awkward even if it is your job when you are in this situation. It takes a person being able to put aside their feelings to handle this. Has nothing to do with "it being your job". Kim has the job she had and is coaching players she coached.

Additionally, with the role Kellie is supposed to be able to ask the tough questions - I'm sure she is thinking how to ask questions without the crazy Vols fans making a big deal of her questioning things she should be questioning.

Tough questions on SEC Now?
Not so much, mostly soft toss…

 

[37620VOL]

@RespectAPA Interesting +/- stat for Coop today. We win by 40. Coop was +39 in 23 minutes meaning we only won by 1 while Coop was on the bench -- kind of wild.

 

[Rickster]

Just win Baby. Everything else is noise.

 

[KnoxLikeUs]

I got a feeling the LVs going to beat the brakes off Vanderbilt.
They don’t have enough athletes.
GBO!

 

[brittannica]

Tay has many strengths, but post-game Q&As aren't among them.

I really enjoy her answers

 

[chuckiepoo]

Just win Baby. Everything else is noise.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

I got a feeling the LVs going to beat the brakes off Vanderbilt.
They don’t have enough athletes.
GBO!

Yep, I think that loss has stung for awhile and they want to avenge it.

 

[LVfanLasVegas]

Although the shooting picked up later in the game, it is still pretty woeful overall. 28/80 and 8/36 or 36/116 for 31%. The defense really put the "!" on the game. A hash mark in the left column is never a bad thing, especially when you hold the other team to 19 and 18 in each half.

Go Lady Vols!

 

[LV renaissance]

I think the game is just what we needed. It affirmed that we do have team chemistry (did you see how happy the team was in their interactions and support for each other), that talk of Cooper leaving is 100% gossip (some of her interactions with Coach are priceless, even the negative ones reveal a really close connection), and that it set the stage for us to beat the hell out of Vandy!

 

[BowlBrother85]

I didn't see the game, but it does appear that they played with more intensity and showed some fire. I would hope so, after the dreadful showing on Sunday. They should remain fired up for Vandy .... Go Lady Vols!

 

[Majors]

Mush as this group downs Kellie who is no longer coaching this shows her class to interview kim.. and no one can take that from her, because most of you would not be able to do that if u gotnfored from your job and had to interact with your replacement, of if u beark up wit someone and u gotta be around the new mate

If I got paid what she got paid to not coach any longer at Tennessee, I’d be fine conducting interviews with a smile. Plus collecting from the SECN/ESPN. Double dip

 

[TN1111]

Wow!!! Missed the game but I could have sworn Cooper was out for the rest of this season. Great game!! Obviously turned up the defensive intensity and what a relief seeing Cooper is ok.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think the game is just what we needed. It affirmed that we do have team chemistry (did you see how happy the team was in their interactions and support for each other), that talk of Cooper leaving is 100% gossip (some of her interactions with Coach are priceless, even the negative ones reveal a really close connection), and that it set the stage for us to beat the hell out of Vandy!

I noticed a chest bump with Kim that last time she exited the game. She good…

 

[BowlBrother85]

Coach could use a class on pressers too...she comes across as "curt" very often

To me, she comes across as genuine. Very little "coach-speak." Kim Caldwell is not perfect. Some adjustments clearly need to be made. She is still learning, but Lady Vol fans should love her personality and how she carries herself.

 

[KTrain]

So weird seeing Kim up there next to Kellie for the post-game interview.

Yep, that looked a little uncomfortable and I'm not sure for who. Maybe it was just me getting that vibe.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yep, that looked a little uncomfortable and I'm not sure for who. Maybe it was just me getting that vibe.

KIm’s first SEC tournament would be plenty to make her slightly uncomfortable.

 

[Lucy]

I have absolutely no idea what happened to this team a couple of weeks ago, but whatever it was it must have really been impactful. This team looks absolutely lost on offense. For reference, Alabama lead A&M 29-8 after 1 quarter.

The ONLY positive is that Cooper's ankle injury has slowed her down so she at least doesn't turn the ball over every possession as she has this season.

Just stop with the Cooper crap. She is our best player.

 

[glv98]

If I got paid what she got paid to not coach any longer at Tennessee, I’d be fine conducting interviews with a smile. Plus collecting from the SECN/ESPN. Double dip

Double. Dip? From who? The universe? Are you implying she's being paid by UT to do both? BC thats the only way its a double dip. Many, many coaches broadcast while on buyouts.

I see your Harper Derangement Syndrome remains a bottomless pits.

Yep, that looked a little uncomfortable and I'm not sure for who. Maybe it was just me getting that vibe.

I do think its just us, or others who are looking for it. I'll bet anyone not knowing the situation wouldn't have noticed at all. I'll also bet this wasn't the first time they've talked. Neither the SEC nor Kellie or Kim would have put them in that situation on air if it was the first time they'd spoken.

Man Kellie has improved so much in a short time. She was brutal at first.
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[glv98]

To me, she comes across as genuine. Very little "coach-speak." Kim Caldwell is not perfect. Some adjustments clearly need to be made. She is still learning, but Lady Vol fans should love her personality and how she carries herself.

I'm the opposite, I think Kim is pretty much all coach speak in pressers. Plays info very close to the vest. Gives away nothing

 

[Lucy]

Ya know, there's a stomach bug going around. It'd be a shame if you caught it today and had to send out a notice tonight that tomorrow's class is canceled.

Very, very contagious! Would be a shame to give it to a student.

 

[BowlBrother85]

I'm the opposite, I think Kim is pretty much all coach speak in pressers. Plays info very close to the vest. Gives away nothing

We disagree. I don't hear the standard coaching cliches from her that I have grown accustomed to.