Izzo is a nightmare

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Shaun1985

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I think I'd rather see the beloved Vols face any team in the country than have to deal with Tom Izzo in the month of March. State has no John Walls or Evan Turners but Izzo is pretty intimidating IMO. I don't think any coach in the country can match his in game coaching. One thing that really bothers me about this matchup is the experience factor. Izzo and his team have been here before and I'm just hoping the Vols don't get the "deer caught in the headlights" look. Either way, here's to a good game and for high hopes that Chism and Co. can pound it inside and hammer the Spartans!!
 
#3
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really wish we had gotten Northern Iowa - getting sick just thinking about this game - especially knowing how perfect this is setup for a good chance at a birth in the championship game that won't be against the most talented team in the country.

2pm needs to get here now.
 
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#6
It's an odd thing, MSU on paper isn't that scary to me but just the fact that that man is on the sideline calling the shots is more terrifying than 100 Evan Turners.
 
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#7
I love me some Bruce Ball but Izzo would eat Bruce's lunch if it came down to a coaching decision. When you look at Izzo's teams in the later rounds of the tourney and realize that probably 80% of the time his team did not have the most talent and still won tells you that he's an awesome coach. Ehh something about Izzo..I know he can't shoot for his teams and it does come down to the players but guys buy into his system almost like he completely brainwashes them to do exactly what he wants. I'd probably still be nervous if he had a middle school team tomorrow.
 
#10
#10
I think it would be smart to attack Tennessee like WVU attacked Kentucky tonight. I don't think we score much posting up in the paint against Sparty's defense. I like our chances slashes to the rim, which we do pretty well. Controlling the glass will be difficult but it again depends on Wayne.
 
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Shaun1985 said:
I think it would be smart to attack Tennessee like WVU attacked Kentucky tonight. I don't think we score much posting up in the paint against Sparty's defense. I like our chances slashes to the rim, which we do pretty well. Controlling the glass will be difficult but it again depends on Wayne.
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...and Williams. I'm not convinced that MSU will dominate the boards on us.
 
#12
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Being a game away from the Final 4 is more than I ever hoped for this season. Unfortunately an Izzo coached team is standing between Tennessee and that goal. He is a great coach with a great tournament record, IF Tennessee wins and goes to the Final 4, I don't think anyone can say that it was because of a broken bracket. Tennessee will have earned it.
 
#15
#15
I don't think MSU dominates but I don't think we will either. I was just saying it will be a lot toughter to dominate the boards against MSU than OSU. OSU almost put shots up and was getting set on defense before it even came close to the rim. MSU will look for a lot of those 2nd chance points more. Obviously thats the nature of the beast playing 4 guards but MSU is a lot more well rounded when looking at positions and matchups.
 
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I have to be honest, I am freakin scared! I just dont see us beating them on the boards and if we cant connect from outside it wont be pretty.
 
#18
#18
Michigan State has a really weak bench and is missing their best player. I think it will be close, but I think the Vols pull ahead once the depth becomes a factor.
 
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I agree. Michigan State can not play us man to man to grind and wear our bigs down when we got a longer bench. I'm just interested to see what kind of tricks Izzo pulls out of the hat. On paper, UT 10 out of 10 times. With Izzo coaching, ehhhh. It'll be interesting!! I'd love to blow 'em out by 15 or 20.
 
#20
#20
I hope Maze and Goins really get after Luscious defensively and wear him down, considering how thin they are at the point
 
#24
#24
Hopson will come alive tomorrow, mark it down. He breaks out of his slump tomorrow to lead us to our first final 4 ever!!

Vols by 10+ book it
 
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