Official Tennessee vs Gonzaga Game Thread

#28
#28
theutvolunteers said:
Just now making the transition to the round ball. Thought TN has looked good so far. Several people on the team have the ability to have a dynamic game, always a plus. Is Gonzaga expected to have a better season than GTown?
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some think they'll make the final four.
 
#29
#29
Zagzilla said:
Last year was not at the Zags home court. It was 300 miles away in Seattle. Tennessee refused to travel to the Kennel and play us where we are 54-2 since it opened.
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Yeah that's why we're traveling to Lawrence to play the Jayhawks in their barn. We played the #1 team in the nation in their place last year and beat them.

Its definitely not a matter of being scared to play anyone anywhere.
 
#30
#30
Ut agreed to play Gonzaga in their annual "Battle in Seattle" last season, there was no rejection by UT to play at Gonzaga.. I bet anyone would take a road game to Spokane where their place only sits 3,000
 
#39
#39
r u oucha mind? :)
Really, we've come out FLAT in the 2nd half a few times this year already, re: Sienna and GTown.
We need to come out ready to finish in the 2nd half cause the Zags are gonna pressure us as much as we pressure them.
Good ga
 
#41
#41
Zagzilla said:
Hey there Vols fans. Just dropping by to chat about the gametoday. No clear favorite-Vegas can't decide either.

I was at the Seattle game last year and what I saw was a Zag team that was ambushed by a more physical Tennessee team, Jujuan Smith and Co. had their hands all over our guards with hand checks and slaps and they rattled Pargo. I couldn’t believe the refs were letting it go and it took awhile for us to adjust but by then the best we could do was make a run that got us to within 5 or so before a couple of dagger 3’s iced it.

Tennessee was very impressive that day and I don’t think it was a fluke but today will be different for the following reasons:

1.Only one Smith-UT lost Jujuan Smith an NBA guard who was a senior and knew Pargo’s game. Tyler is potential NBA and back but has to deal with our own NBA caliber forwards.

2. Josh is back-Heytvelt was nowhere near 100% last year-he is now. More mature, stronger and healthy. I don’t see an answer on UT if he plays like he did vs. MD

3. Taller GU frontcourt-UT’s Smith ,Tatum and Chism are 6’9”, 6’6” and 6”7” respectively vs. Heytvelt, Sacre and Daye who are all 6”10-7’0”.

4. Daye is a year older-Austin is greatly improved. Last year’s game vs. UT was just the 5th in his career as a true freshman.

5. GU defense is much better-Pargo & Goodson better on the perimeter and we are blocking a lot of shots with JH and Daye. Opp FG%is under 40% so far

6. Vols ball pressure won’t be a surprise this time. We know what’s coming and will deal with it. Pressure will probably be less than last year with J Smith gone

7. Scrappier attitude-versus the Terps we faced pressure and traps and dealt with it while turning them over with our own pressure and intimidating them inside. We didn’t have that last year.

8. Pargo vs. Maze-is a mismatch in our favor this time. Pargo is a senior future NBA PG and Maze is a promising but streaky junior. Mirror image of last year. At 240lbs vs 185 lbs, JP is also more physical.

9. GU offensive versatility-we have 7 guys who can score 20+. Somebody is always going to be open. Pargo needs to run the offense and find him.

What am I worried about? Bouldin scares me, our FT % is going to bite us eventually and Gray is 3-18 in 3pt FG’s. Pearl is a great coach and will have a gameplan which Few will have to counter with moves of his own in the second half.

We will see a great game today-a potential sweet 16/Elite 8 type matchup that wll be a great barometer of where we are at and what we will need to work on.

Go Zags!!!
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Wow, he's right. We might as well not even play the game. Zags have already won.

Zaga won't play anyone all year that will wear them down, like they are fixing to get worn down tonight.
 
#42
#42
Zagzilla said:
Hey there Vols fans. Just dropping by to chat about the gametoday. No clear favorite-Vegas can't decide either.

I was at the Seattle game last year and what I saw was a Zag team that was ambushed by a more physical Tennessee team, Jujuan Smith and Co. had their hands all over our guards with hand checks and slaps and they rattled Pargo. I couldn’t believe the refs were letting it go and it took awhile for us to adjust but by then the best we could do was make a run that got us to within 5 or so before a couple of dagger 3’s iced it.

Tennessee was very impressive that day and I don’t think it was a fluke but today will be different for the following reasons:

1.Only one Smith-UT lost Jujuan Smith an NBA guard who was a senior and knew Pargo’s game. Tyler is potential NBA and back but has to deal with our own NBA caliber forwards.

2. Josh is back-Heytvelt was nowhere near 100% last year-he is now. More mature, stronger and healthy. I don’t see an answer on UT if he plays like he did vs. MD

3. Taller GU frontcourt-UT’s Smith ,Tatum and Chism are 6’9”, 6’6” and 6”7” respectively vs. Heytvelt, Sacre and Daye who are all 6”10-7’0”.

4. Daye is a year older-Austin is greatly improved. Last year’s game vs. UT was just the 5th in his career as a true freshman.

5. GU defense is much better-Pargo & Goodson better on the perimeter and we are blocking a lot of shots with JH and Daye. Opp FG%is under 40% so far

6. Vols ball pressure won’t be a surprise this time. We know what’s coming and will deal with it. Pressure will probably be less than last year with J Smith gone

7. Scrappier attitude-versus the Terps we faced pressure and traps and dealt with it while turning them over with our own pressure and intimidating them inside. We didn’t have that last year.

8. Pargo vs. Maze-is a mismatch in our favor this time. Pargo is a senior future NBA PG and Maze is a promising but streaky junior. Mirror image of last year. At 240lbs vs 185 lbs, JP is also more physical.

9. GU offensive versatility-we have 7 guys who can score 20+. Somebody is always going to be open. Pargo needs to run the offense and find him.

What am I worried about? Bouldin scares me, our FT % is going to bite us eventually and Gray is 3-18 in 3pt FG’s. Pearl is a great coach and will have a gameplan which Few will have to counter with moves of his own in the second half.

We will see a great game today-a potential sweet 16/Elite 8 type matchup that wll be a great barometer of where we are at and what we will need to work on.

Go Zags!!!
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Your assessment of the game could not be anymore biased.
 
#44
#44
Zagzilla said:
I think I just offered 9 reasons why this year is different and how it will impact the game.

Last year was not at the Zags home court. It was 300 miles away in Seattle. Tennessee refused to travel to the Kennel and play us where we are 54-2 since it opened.

Go ahead and just keep saying you win by double digits. Won't make it so.

You guys are a lot like we were last year talented but young. This year we are deeper and more seasoned.

Like I said great game. Pearl will have them ready

BTW-they have a leaky roof at the arena so the first game has been delayed. Hope it doesn't afftect tip off or ESPN2 broadcast
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What a joke. That just proves you're clueless.

It also proves you're clueless when listed CAMERON TATUM as a front court player for us. He's definitely a 6'6 shooting guard. Brian Williams is 6'10 and you didn't even list him.

Bobby Maze streaky? What is streaky about 28/3 assist to turn over ratio? Also you don't even know how much either player weighs - you're way off on that.

The only things that makes sense in your 9 points are your assessment of Heytvelt being 100% and Daye being improved since he's a year older. And your defense has improved... Tennessee is as scrappy as they come.

We didn't even use that much pressure defense versus you last year compared to most teams because we knew you had a good PG in Pargo that could negate the press - so therefore you're wrong again.

We also have tons of guys that can score 20 on any given night... Tatum, Smith, Williams, Hopson, Maze, Prince, Woolridge, Chism could all go off for 20 on any night... Tatum/Williams/Smith already have.
 
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#46
#46
Zagzilla said:
Hey there Vols fans. Just dropping by to chat about the gametoday. No clear favorite-Vegas can't decide either.

I was at the Seattle game last year and what I saw was a Zag team that was ambushed by a more physical Tennessee team, Jujuan Smith and Co. had their hands all over our guards with hand checks and slaps and they rattled Pargo. I couldn’t believe the refs were letting it go and it took awhile for us to adjust but by then the best we could do was make a run that got us to within 5 or so before a couple of dagger 3’s iced it.

Tennessee was very impressive that day and I don’t think it was a fluke but today will be different for the following reasons:

1.Only one Smith-UT lost Jujuan Smith an NBA guard who was a senior and knew Pargo’s game. Tyler is potential NBA and back but has to deal with our own NBA caliber forwards.

2. Josh is back-Heytvelt was nowhere near 100% last year-he is now. More mature, stronger and healthy. I don’t see an answer on UT if he plays like he did vs. MD

3. Taller GU frontcourt-UT’s Smith ,Tatum and Chism are 6’9”, 6’6” and 6”7” respectively vs. Heytvelt, Sacre and Daye who are all 6”10-7’0”.

4. Daye is a year older-Austin is greatly improved. Last year’s game vs. UT was just the 5th in his career as a true freshman.

5. GU defense is much better-Pargo & Goodson better on the perimeter and we are blocking a lot of shots with JH and Daye. Opp FG%is under 40% so far

6. Vols ball pressure won’t be a surprise this time. We know what’s coming and will deal with it. Pressure will probably be less than last year with J Smith gone

7. Scrappier attitude-versus the Terps we faced pressure and traps and dealt with it while turning them over with our own pressure and intimidating them inside. We didn’t have that last year.

8. Pargo vs. Maze-is a mismatch in our favor this time. Pargo is a senior future NBA PG and Maze is a promising but streaky junior. Mirror image of last year. At 240lbs vs 185 lbs, JP is also more physical.

9. GU offensive versatility-we have 7 guys who can score 20+. Somebody is always going to be open. Pargo needs to run the offense and find him.

What am I worried about? Bouldin scares me, our FT % is going to bite us eventually and Gray is 3-18 in 3pt FG’s. Pearl is a great coach and will have a gameplan which Few will have to counter with moves of his own in the second half.

We will see a great game today-a potential sweet 16/Elite 8 type matchup that wll be a great barometer of where we are at and what we will need to work on.

Go Zags!!!
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I apologize in advance for the *ss kicking you are about to receive.
 
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