Official Game Thread - SECT: Friday, 1pm (ESPN) vs. MSU

[Dougie_D]

We got out of Nashville with no injuries, just bruised egos. Regroup and move on. No one was ever going to judge this team based on what they did in the SECT

The committee sure did

 

[JCP201]

so they got tired out in practice. One would think Barnes would chage up practice toward the end of the year. That when it seems his teams always runs out of gas or looks gassed come tourney time

If that's the case, maybe this will be good since we will get a big rest.

 

[Voltopia]

We got out of Nashville with no injuries, just bruised egos. Regroup and move on. No one was ever going to judge this team based on what they did in the SECT

I hear you, but I think a lot of people - a LOT of people - are going to judge Tennessee based on this tournament flame out. Especially this week. It's going to be sarcasm and snotty commentary all week as the media personalities try to distance themselves from their positive Tennessee commentary.

 

[TNVOLFN]

We got out of Nashville with no injuries, just bruised egos. Regroup and move on. No one was ever going to judge this team based on what they did in the SECT

I agree with the judgment part, but this performance raised some huge concerns in that we were clobbered by a team that lost 10 conference games on a "Neutral" court in Nashville.

 

[TrueOrange]

Loss stinks but a 2 seed is still a great year. Rest up and start prepping for the tournament.

 

[vavolfan6]

As much as I'm trying to pull some silver lining out of this, I can't. I just hope this was a nightmare matchup for us. Losing by almost 20 in a loser goes home setting, with a huge fanbase advantage, and the 2nd best player in the country is demoralizing. No other way around it.

 

[GoodTimeVol]

I am not the type of person to call for a coaches job but this team should AT LEAST win two tourney games. If CRB fails to do that, then Danny White needs to take a hard look at the direction of the BBALL program under Rick. I have seen enough early exits from UT basketball teams that should have advanced further than they did. Sorry, kind of pizzed off right now.

Bolded part says it all

 

[TrueOrange]

I hear you, but I think a lot of people - a LOT of people - are going to judge Tennessee based on this tournament flame out. Especially this week. It's going to be sarcasm and snotty commentary all week as the media personalities try to distance themselves from their positive Tennessee commentary.

As far as 1 seed discussion goes, yes. As far as 2 seed, probably not.

 

[ALStateLineVol]

Aidoo is too soft to be as big as he is

would love to see him add about 20-25 pounds of muscle in the offseason. He gets backed-down way to easy.

 

[KeyVol14]

I am not the type of person to call for a coaches job but this team should AT LEAST win two tourney games. If CRB fails to do that, then Danny White needs to take a hard look at the direction of the BBALL program under Rick. I have seen enough early exits from UT basketball teams that should have advanced further than they did. Sorry, kind of pizzed off right now.

I'm at a loss for words. After beating Auburn, Bama, and SC in 3 straight games I for sure thought this was UT's best chance at a final 4. The last two games look nothing like those performances

 

[Tenacjim]

I’d say elite 8 or bust, do you know our history in tournaments prior to Barnes

Obviously I do. That’s why I would love a Final 4 (never done that) and said “another” Elite 8 to go with the one and only Bruce delivered.

 

[volfan69]

Typical Tennessee choke job! Well done boys!!

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

Disappointing for sure but I was in the camp for winning one as a dress rehearsal and then not really stressing after that.

MSU is a bad matchup and shot extremely well all game while Tennessee was ice cold. Regroup and prepare for the real thing. Hopefully we get some favorable matchups from the Tourney draw.

Also, F Pat Adams. Guy is a disgrace to the game.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Bolded part says it all

Don't like losing two games right before the NCAAT. I have seen this movie too many times.

 

[JCP201]

Hey, look at the bright side, most people said an early exit is what the Vols needed to get rested for the big dance. I just don’t see any way the Vols can string together 4 wins with their struggles offensively. I’m afraid the tag regular season Rick will rear its ugly head again in the NCAA’s. Unfortunately, you are judged how you do in the tournament. We certainly cannot use the excuse we will be tired.

We played a gauntlet at the end of the year. these other teams we are getting ready to play haven't played us several times.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

I agree neither has played well but when given the shot no one else has taken the reigns either. Mashack probably should get some more minutes but Gainey is as inconsistent as either of the ones mentioned.

Point well taken on Mashack and Gainey for sure.

Just don't think trotting SV and JJJ out is gonna end any different than today.

 

[tnvols72]

After 40 years of his teams flaming out in the post-season, you’d think he’d try a different approach.

One would think but so far he hasnt.

 

[NEWDAYVOL]

I'd rather get the wake up call now...BUT sports are an interesting thing. It seems like the best team doesn't always win...but the team that wants it more and best prepares before the game. You see these inexcusable upsets now all the time in sports when the better team thinks they can sleepwalk to a win.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

I said it weeks ago and got roasted. This teams chance in post season depending on two people consistently showing up besides DK.

JJJ and SV disappear during the times you need them most. SV has avoided the shot most of the year and now that you need him he has forgot how to shoot and this is multiple years that JJJ disappears during post season.

How far they go will depend on how many step up. It is not a who but how many. DK & 1 other are not enough for NC.

 

[Majors]

Idk, JJJ and SV have regressed this season. I question a lot of RBs combinations with his lineups. He puts some terrible combos on the court. Teams always look burnt out at tourney time. I'm a RB fan but not blind. He sucks in March.

At one point, 2/17 shooting from 3 before halftime. Needed another option of offense besides throw up haymakers and hoping.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Loss stinks but a 2 seed is still a great year. Rest up and start prepping for the tournament.

This is not the end of the world. If they make the Final Four, this is easily forgotten. I have to think that a lack of motivation was at least partially to blame for today. It's much worse than we have played all season.

 

[TrueOrange]

As much as I'm trying to pull some silver lining out of this, I can't. I just hope this was a nightmare matchup for us. Losing by almost 20 in a loser goes home setting, with a huge fanbase advantage, and the 2nd best player in the country is demoralizing. No other way around it.

True but if they’re going to have a dud/bad game at the end of the season in a loser goes home setting, I’d rather it happen here than for either of next weekend’s games.

 

[GoodTimeVol]

Obviously I do. That’s why I would love a Final 4 (never done that) and said “another” Elite 8 to go with the one and only Bruce delivered.

Exactly! Listen I’ll be pissed if this team doesn’t make the elite 8. They are very capable

 

[KTrain]

Aidoo played bad today as well. We need some consistency from our post players and we just aren't getting it.

M state scored more in the paint the first half vs Vols than they did the whole game vs LSU last night. It's just frustrating we supposed to have so much better D than LSU on paper, it just baffles the mind.

 

[tnvols72]

Well, the good news for me is that I won't be wasting money next week betting on this team to win it all! What a joke.

Better hold on to your money