Tennessee vs South Carolina Official game thread (6:30 SECN)

[D3Athlete]

And Georgia tech just beat unc, it happens

 

[vavolfan6]

Yep. Some want to blame the fans or blame the refs. We've seen this disappearing act from several on this roster for years now. At some point, you just have to accept who and what you are as a team. Know some will take offense at my next comment, but I have to wonder if we might not have been better off if JJJ and Vescovi hadn't returned and Barnes was forced to use the freshmen.

I think we are better off with JJJ and Vescovi than without them. They are experienced, a big part of our culture, do alot of the intangibles and play Rick Barnes level defense.

If any of the freshman were worth playing, they would get some minutes. Barnes has been vocal about that and that minutes wouldn't just be given away but earned. They simply aren't there yet.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Aidoo has weak hands. He can’t hold onto the ball. It’s as if he’s wearing mittens!

…moar reps on Juggs… sounds like therapy I would allow…

 

[vavolfan6]

#3 north Carolina just lost

And Georgia tech just beat unc, it happens

I get the point, but we lost at home and were unable to score on our own court. Winning on the road with the target on your back is never easy. But we shot free throws and missed layups like the pressure was on us, when it should have been on South Carolina.

 

[OrangeInKy]

And Georgia tech just beat unc, it happens

Barnes has done it again. Fire him.

 

[OrangeInKy]

I get the point, but we lost at home and were unable to score on our own court. Winning on the road with the target on your back is never easy. But we shot free throws and missed layups like the pressure was on us, when it should have been on South Carolina.

UNC lost on the road to a 9-11 team.
UT lost at home to a 17-3 that smacked Kentucky down a week ago. UNC’s L is far worse

 

[vol94]

What a horrible day for Vol Nation. With all the BS about NCAA trouble (AGAIN) all over the news and losing to USC at home. Ugly day
I’m going to bed early and hope this nightmare goes away.

Yeah, me too. I had a rough day at work and didn’t leave until 6:15 (central). I totally forgot about the game until I turned on my car radio and heard good ole Bob on 104.5 zone.

I was so frustrated with the game as Bob wouldn’t tell his listeners how much time was left in the game.

Then I got home and saw all the air balls, bricks, turnovers and missed fouls shots. Then I got to see the “ TN under investigation” headlines.

 

[Zues1]

When Barnes went to defense / offense in the last few minutes why was SV not on the floor in the defensive situation.

 

[walkenvol]

UNC lost on the road to a 9-11 team.
UT lost at home to a 17-3 that smacked Kentucky down a week ago. UNC’s L is far worse

Not to us it isn’t

 

[chuckiepoo]

UNC lost on the road to a 9-11 team.
UT lost at home to a 17-3 that smacked Kentucky down a week ago. UNC’s L is far worse

Reason? Really? Following a loss…
Get it together OnKY

 

[RockyTop140]

That’s not really my issue. It is a community. Don’t be wagging yer member following a loss.

Don’t get on here if you’re overly sensitive. Not sure what even pressed your buttons. Nobody knows whether Barnes called for Knecht to take over, or if he did it instinctively. And yes, your issue is I have a differing opinion on the matter. Somehow you think I’m taking a shot at Barnes when I’m not. Games like these happen sometimes.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yeah, me too. I had a rough day at work and didn’t leave until 6:15 (central). I totally forgot about the game until I turned on my car radio and heard good ole Bob on 104.5 zone.

I was so frustrated with the game as Bob wouldn’t tell his listeners how much time was left in the game.

Then I got home and saw all the air balls, bricks, turnovers and missed fouls shots. Then I got to see the “ TN under investigation” headlines.

…rough day for a Vol fan.

 

[CAVPUT]

Good news is UK plays zero defense so Knecht might score 50pts. That will be fun to watch at least.

We can't get a favorable whistle at home. No way in hades we get anything but bent over at Rupp. Knecht can't score if he's on the bench with fouls or he's being mugged every time he touches the ball. As we saw tonight, Knecht won't beat many SEC teams by himself. We got 20 points from Aidoo, James, Vescovi, Zeigler and Gainey COMBINED. I'll have to trust Barnes judgment that guys like Dillione, Phillips, Carr and even Jefferson aren't ready, but I'm not sure they'd have been that much worse.

 

[walkenvol]

Don’t get on here if you’re overly sensitive. Not sure what even pressed your buttons. Nobody knows whether Barnes called for Knecht to take over, or if he did it instinctively. And yes, your issue is I have a differing opinion on the matter. Somehow you think I’m taking a shot at Barnes when I’m not. Games like these happen sometimes.

Did you not see Barnes calling the offense in front of the bench?

 

[vol94]

I think we are better off with JJJ and Vescovi than without them. They are experienced, a big part of our culture, do alot of the intangibles and play Rick Barnes level defense.

If any of the freshman were worth playing, they would get some minutes. Barnes has been vocal about that and that minutes wouldn't just be given away but earned. They simply aren't there yet.

At some point I would like to see Barnes give min to a couple of freshmen. I know he gives minutes based on practice but maybe the younger guys will surprise him.

I’m concerned with the lack of offense from JJJ and the inconsistency of our post play. Knecht looked exhausted and one can’t expect him to go full steam on offense and defense.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Has the team become overly reliant on Knecht to carry them offensively? I don't know if that's it, or maybe it was just an off night .... but it happens - even at home.

 

[vol94]

…rough day for a Vol fan.

Yeah, but it could be worse. Just cherish each day and pray to God I wake up in the morning.

It’s been a rough week as one of my good clients was diagnosed with colon cancer in December.

A month later the cancer had spread to the liver so it doesn’t look promising. It just pains me as he is around my age (52) with a wife and three kids.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Don’t get on here if you’re overly sensitive. Not sure what even pressed your buttons. Nobody knows whether Barnes called for Knecht to take over, or if he did it instinctively. And yes, your issue is I have a differing opinion on the matter. Somehow you think I’m taking a shot at Barnes when I’m not. Games like these happen sometimes.

I do appreciate your civility. I welcome you as a brother. Barnes and staff need to recalibrate to being the target. This is where the great dynasties are defined.

No doubt Paris is going to be a force to be reckoned with going forward.

Barnes has always scheduled toward a challenge. He’s loving this.

 

[ColinS]

Yes, we have been good particularly at home. But not tonight

Good but not Top 5 good.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

We got 20 points from Aidoo, James, Vescovi, Zeigler and Gainey COMBINED.

Wow, that is shockingly bad. Got to think there’s less than 5% chance that could happen at home.

 

[walkenvol]

At some point I would like to see Barnes give min to a couple of freshmen. I know he gives minutes based on practice but maybe the younger guys will surprise him.

I’m concerned with the lack of offense from JJJ and the inconsistency of our post play. Knecht looked exhausted and one can’t expect him to go full steam on offense and defense.

He played Estrella who missed a dunk. Let a guy drive by him to the rim then pushed him in the back sending him for 2 free throws, then Estrella made a lay in. A net (-2) points.

Dillione hasn’t produced anything all year with his minutes.

I’d prefer we play the guys that give us the best chance to win and it’s clearly not the freshmen.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Yeah, but it could be worse. Just cherish each day and pray to God I wake up in the morning.

It’s been a rough week as one of my good clients was diagnosed with colon cancer in December.

A month later the cancer had spread to the liver so it doesn’t look promising. It just pains me as he is around my age (52) with a wife and three kids.

Wow. That's awful.

 

[vavolfan6]

At some point I would like to see Barnes give min to a couple of freshmen. I know he gives minutes based on practice but maybe the younger guys will surprise him.

I’m concerned with the lack of offense from JJJ and the inconsistency of our post play. Knecht looked exhausted and one can’t expect him to go full steam on offense and defense.

But which freshman do you want to see?

Dillione has been very underwhelming to me every time he is on the court. He seems a tad too slow, is turnover prone, and doesn't add much to the offense.

I had really high hopes for Cameron Carr and his shooting ability, but when he has gotten an opportunity his defense is lacking and he is forcing up bad shots. He needs another year to get in the weight room.

JP Estrella is getting some rotational minutes, but we need a little more from him offensively if he is going to cut into Aidoo's and Awaka's minutes. Missing a layup today doesn't help.

Cade Phillips has played good defensively too, but he seems the odd man out right now and doesn't add enough offensively either to earn inside minutes.

 

[vol94]

He played Estrella who missed a dunk. Let a guy drive by him to the rim then pushed him in the back sending him for 2 free throws, then Estrella made a lay in. A net (-2) points.

Dillione hasn’t produced anything all year with his minutes.

I’d prefer we play the guys that give us the best chance to win and it’s clearly not the freshmen.

Good points. I missed the first half so can’t comment. I was making a general statement but I agree Dillione has struggled on the court.

Estrella gave TN some good min Vs Vandy but Jr is not Vandy.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Has the team become overly reliant on Knecht to carry them offensively? I don't know if that's it, or maybe it was just an off night .... but it happens - even at home.

Santi has to be more aggressive. He’s turning down too many looks still. As for everyone else, if anything, they should have stopped shooting. Aidoo was 2-8 and Zeigler was 0-6. Would have been better off just running the “get the ball to DK and get out of the way” offense than watching them continue to throw up bricks.