Daloth
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This is my first topic, so I feel it appropriate to introduce myself and tell you a little about the man behind the computer screen. I'm 20 years old (college student) and grew up an hour from Knoxville, so to say I'm a vol fan is an understatement, I've been raised on Vol food while breathing Vol air my entire life. I've played both football and baseball on the collegiate level (albeit DIII), and I've played against Dennis Rogan, Skylar McBee, and Tyler summit in high school. I've lurked this board for a long time and decided a few days ago I may as well join up and show my support for the teams I follow.
Now, on to the post game commentary.
1. Scotty hopson has become consistent over the past ten games. He may look downtrodden with his body language, he may even still have horrible halves. But he has become our effective team leader and is doing an adequate job at it. He may not be the first rounder we all hoped, but he is still an NBA level talent, even if only on his athleticism.
2. Josh Fields adds an extra dimension this team has never had before. An interior post presence who effects nearly every shot taken around him. Add him to our rotation last year... and we may still have been talking about our matchup with Duke/Butler.
3. Speaking of things we didn't think we could imagine, did anyone envision seeing skylar lead a fast break for pearl to score an easy basket? Name me another team in the country that has been ranked in the top ten in a season while playing two walk-ons/DII players consistently in the rotation.
4. Cameron Tatum may be our new consistently inconsistent player. When he averages 8+ points and plays defense, we win ball games. When he jacks threes and misses easy oops, we lose. Today we just got lucky because of...
5. Brian Williams. when williams plays on this level, there is not an Sec team that can beat us (unless kentucky magically makes Kanter eligible by some deal Cal has with WWW). Keep him coming off of the bench. It makes him play like the NCAA tournament player we had last year.
6. Back to Josh, Sorry, the announcer still has me screwed up, John fields, how many people saw the ten second aside to give him "Auto Zone celebration of the game." Has there been a more shameless plug?
7. On topic of brief asides that have nothing to do with the game, how many Pearl time lines did you all see? I may have zoned out, but I didn't see one. Surely something is amiss at ESPN/SEC network HQ.
8. Chris Warren is a ballplayer. I feel bad for how many teams have legitimate players in the SEC only to be surrounded by guys who wouldn't start on some intramural squads. Also, Warren has a great chance at a UFC career based solely on his beard. He could be a lightweight Kimbo Slice.
9. Tobias has much to learn still about the ways of basketball and life, however, he is still a legitimate first round pick. Late first round. But by this time next year, I see him being top 15. His passing ability and rebounding is a scary combination. His pass to Bone when he drove to the lane and drew all the defenders made me think of a Larry Bird highlight film I watched last night. Let's hope he's half the player Larry was before he leaves here.
10. The best analogy I can think of for this team right now is like a teenage girl who is just starting to leave the awkward years. We were very young starting off the year, looked very well despite our age and expectations. Then we hit 11 or 12 years old and starting look awkward, playing against each other. we are starting to trim the baby fat and lose the not yet a girl/not yet a woman look. By the time Pearl is back we should be 18 and ready to hit the real world and take the SEC by storm. Of course we could also end out like Disney stars and crash and burn under the pressure. Either/or
Thank those of you that read all of that, hope to get to know you all better, though i'm sure many will disagree with some of my comments (I hope so at least) and GBO!!:victory:
Now, on to the post game commentary.
1. Scotty hopson has become consistent over the past ten games. He may look downtrodden with his body language, he may even still have horrible halves. But he has become our effective team leader and is doing an adequate job at it. He may not be the first rounder we all hoped, but he is still an NBA level talent, even if only on his athleticism.
2. Josh Fields adds an extra dimension this team has never had before. An interior post presence who effects nearly every shot taken around him. Add him to our rotation last year... and we may still have been talking about our matchup with Duke/Butler.
3. Speaking of things we didn't think we could imagine, did anyone envision seeing skylar lead a fast break for pearl to score an easy basket? Name me another team in the country that has been ranked in the top ten in a season while playing two walk-ons/DII players consistently in the rotation.
4. Cameron Tatum may be our new consistently inconsistent player. When he averages 8+ points and plays defense, we win ball games. When he jacks threes and misses easy oops, we lose. Today we just got lucky because of...
5. Brian Williams. when williams plays on this level, there is not an Sec team that can beat us (unless kentucky magically makes Kanter eligible by some deal Cal has with WWW). Keep him coming off of the bench. It makes him play like the NCAA tournament player we had last year.
6. Back to Josh, Sorry, the announcer still has me screwed up, John fields, how many people saw the ten second aside to give him "Auto Zone celebration of the game." Has there been a more shameless plug?
7. On topic of brief asides that have nothing to do with the game, how many Pearl time lines did you all see? I may have zoned out, but I didn't see one. Surely something is amiss at ESPN/SEC network HQ.
8. Chris Warren is a ballplayer. I feel bad for how many teams have legitimate players in the SEC only to be surrounded by guys who wouldn't start on some intramural squads. Also, Warren has a great chance at a UFC career based solely on his beard. He could be a lightweight Kimbo Slice.
9. Tobias has much to learn still about the ways of basketball and life, however, he is still a legitimate first round pick. Late first round. But by this time next year, I see him being top 15. His passing ability and rebounding is a scary combination. His pass to Bone when he drove to the lane and drew all the defenders made me think of a Larry Bird highlight film I watched last night. Let's hope he's half the player Larry was before he leaves here.
10. The best analogy I can think of for this team right now is like a teenage girl who is just starting to leave the awkward years. We were very young starting off the year, looked very well despite our age and expectations. Then we hit 11 or 12 years old and starting look awkward, playing against each other. we are starting to trim the baby fat and lose the not yet a girl/not yet a woman look. By the time Pearl is back we should be 18 and ready to hit the real world and take the SEC by storm. Of course we could also end out like Disney stars and crash and burn under the pressure. Either/or
Thank those of you that read all of that, hope to get to know you all better, though i'm sure many will disagree with some of my comments (I hope so at least) and GBO!!:victory:
