Game Thread: Winthrop v Lady Vols, Sun Dec 29th ; Home game; 2 PM Eastern; SEC+: win 114-50

#176
#176
Nothing like speed.....
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KnoxLikeUs said:
I get the mindset but it’s a cliche.
Real season started November 5th.
The rest will players in this system has started on teams that compete in the ACC and SEC conferences.
They just need to focus on themselves and keep working/winning.
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We beat teams like we should - CHECK! Warm up games are done! That may or may not translate to a lot of wins in conference play.

We have played one ranked team. We have 17 games - 6 of those games are against teams in the top 10, 3 others against teams in the top 25. That is 9 out of 17 against ranked opponents with a chance that a few of the other teams may at some point land in the top 25 as the season progresses.

There are 8 other SEC teams that have 1 or less losses at this point and we play all 8 of them and UCONN.

We have a level of respect back for the program - but we have seen that before only to get into conference play then the bottom fell out. The next 4 games will determine what type of post season hopes we really have - thus the real season comment - we have the two ranked opponents at home (OU and LSU) and the two non-ranked opponents on the road.

Once again - in 2025 we will find out exactly if we have a team that can compete in the SEC and the NCAA.

I don't want us to go 12-0 only to follow up with an 8-9 record so hoping we win all the games we should and surprise a couple of those teams where we will be outmatched with the talent and coaching on the floor.
 
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teeball said:
Is it my imagination or is Sara getting up and down the court a lot faster these days? Go Lady Vols !!!
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Fingers crossed that her body just took more time than everyone else to get into Caldwell System basketball shape. If she can keep scoring and rebounding like she did today, she will be the difference in a couple of SEC games.
 
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volfan102455 said:
All I am saying is we have been here before with high hopes that were dashed quickly when the SEC play started.
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I would say the high is 13 and 3 and the low 10 and 6 both get you in the NCAA, but you certainly hope for good enough to get those two home games. The fact is regardless of the system were still like the fifth to sixth most talented team in the league. SC, Texas. LSU all have more talent. Oklahoma, Bama, and Ole Miss are the same or better talent level. Vandy and Kentucky also really good teams that we have to play on the road.
Teams we should beat are Arkansas, MIssouri, Texas A&M, Florida, Auburn, and Georgia. That is six wins so if you split the rest 11 and 5. Go 6 and 4 would be 12 and 4. I don't know how it will end up just know it won't be the systems fault unless we lose to a less talented team. In the SEC were facing eight teams with more or equal talent. Four of them are ranked in the top ten teams in the country.
We were picked to finish seventh hoping for a top four finish.
 
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volfan102455 said:
surprise a couple of those teams where we will be outmatched with the talent and coaching on the floor.
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There’s not a single team in the SEC where Tennessee is outmatched with talent and coaching.
That’s the thing where a few fans are projecting the past few years on the current team.
They did what they were supposed to do and it’s obvious that the voters and analysts have noticed this team is legit in the polls with their current rankings #15/#13.
 
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CagleMtnVol said:
I'm using the ESPN App on Roku and it says I'm signed in via YouTube TV?
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I would suggest that you try a couple of things, in this order;
1) Go to settings in the ESPN app and sign out of your provider and then sign back in using your YouTube TV login.
2) if 1 doesn't work, try deleting the ESPN app from your Roku and reinstall the app and then sign in using your YouTube TV login
3) If 1 & 2 don't work, unplug your Roku device from its power source and wait approximately 30 seconds and plug it back in. Then try the ESPN app.

If none of the above work, there is a problem between ESPN and your YouTube TV account. YouTube TV definitely provides access to SECN+. That is my streaming provider and I was able to watch today's game.

Jim
 
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It wouldn’t happen even if it was allowed. Tennessee is not going to introduce/announce the attendance of any unsigned recruit at a game with 11000+ fans when they have the #1(247Sports)/#2 (ESPN) High School Recruiting Class in WBB and haven’t recognized them officially at a game yet.
Now hopefully the player enjoyed their visit and we’ll see how the recruitment process goes.
GBO!
 
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#199
volfan102455 said:
We beat teams like we should - CHECK! Warm up games are done! That may or may not translate to a lot of wins in conference play.

We have played one ranked team. We have 17 games - 6 of those games are against teams in the top 10, 3 others against teams in the top 25. That is 9 out of 17 against ranked opponents with a chance that a few of the other teams may at some point land in the top 25 as the season progresses.

There are 8 other SEC teams that have 1 or less losses at this point and we play all 8 of them and UCONN.

We have a level of respect back for the program - but we have seen that before only to get into conference play then the bottom fell out. The next 4 games will determine what type of post season hopes we really have - thus the real season comment - we have the two ranked opponents at home (OU and LSU) and the two non-ranked opponents on the road.

Once again - in 2025 we will find out exactly if we have a team that can compete in the SEC and the NCAA.

I don't want us to go 12-0 only to follow up with an 8-9 record so hoping we win all the games we should and surprise a couple of those teams where we will be outmatched with the talent and coaching on the floor.
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Good post! I really like Kim and this team but I'm expecting a really difficult SEC season this year with only a win or two above 500 (9-8 or 10-7). We have won them all thus far but Florida State, Iowa and even Memphis (for a while) pushed this team. I fear that teams with bigger inside players and quick guards will be able to handle our pressing defense, out rebound us and hold our shooters to lower percentages resulitng in losses. That said, I can't wait until Kim gets "her" style players in house and has a year or two under her belt. I think the future is really bright for Kim and the Lady Vols.
 
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KnoxLikeUs said:
I get the mindset but it’s a cliche.
Real season started November 5th.
The players in this system have started on teams that compete in the ACC and SEC conferences.
They just need to focus on themselves and keep working/winning.
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Agreed. If we weren’t dominating like we are, it might be different. As is, we look ready.
 
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