The Official #11 Tennessee @ #25 Texas A&M Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[OrangeBoro]

We don’t drive to the basket. They do. It’s that simple.

Yeap. I enjoy the way AM plays they attacked the basket. That’s good ball. Every possession Tenn was hanging around the 3 point line the entire possession

 

[GBO18]

Sports are just so stupid. Vescovi steals the ball and then gets it stolen right back.

 

[sechamp2012]

It’s just not enjoyable to watch. I check the scores after I think the game is over.

Don’t take it so serious I love for them to win but enjoy watching close games and unfortunately we’ve came up on bad end of our share. O OSU Will remember the season. Now NCAA would love to make a run with all players 100%.

 

[JCP201]

There’s no dominant teams this year.

A random 9-10 seed will probably end up winning the whole thing

It won't be due to talent, because it is not that kind of year. Obviously it will be a hot team-- so I definitely don't think it will be the VOLS unless when JJJ and Phillips come back it makes a huge difference.

 

[Switch 625]

This team has numerous problems, but here are the three holding them back the most:
1) no viable post threat on offense.
2) only one true point guard and he’s playing poorly as of late
3) no clutch factor/ untimely mistakes

A big focus this off-season has to be to find a guy in the portal who can get buckets on the low block. Just having that would make a world of difference.

We need to stuff a few guys on this team in the portal, too.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I didn’t agree with ZZ taking that last shot, I’ll admit that.

I didn’t agree with ZZ taking that last shot, I’ll admit that.

I don't understand why there wasn't a screen or anything.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I mean at this point JJJ and Phillips might as well just pack it up till the Big Dance. And even then it probably won’t matter.

 

[UTFanHades]

South Carolina this Saturday. Me and you and three other posters could beat them

I can be Key

 

[GBO18]

Yeap. I enjoy the way AM plays they attacked the basket. That’s good ball. Every possession Tenn was hanging around the 3 point line the entire possession

They will not get those calls in the tournament but during the regular season it works.

 

[brubaker]

I know we have 2 starters out, but the Vols are totally lost. They have no identity. Other than Vescovi at times, we don't have a scorer that we can go to.
I'll draw flack here, but always thought James was the leader of the team. I think he is soft and by all reports could have played tonight.

 

[volsarelife1]

What really sucks is that this is the kind of loss we shouldn't be sweating, but it happened while we're already in a tailspin. Despite my reservations, I really thought we'd finish no lower than 2nd in the SEC, but holy shiz, there's a chance we will be playing in the very first round of the SEC tourney. Ugh.

Complete and utter collapse from this team so far. No other way to say it and nobody can argue otherwise

 

[MoCo_Vol]

A&M had 12 more FGA than FTA…that’s crazy.

The first non SEC crew they get & they’ll probably get bounced in the NCAA.

 

[Cartervol]

We don’t drive to the basket. They do. It’s that simple.

Absolutely. They just don't put any pressure on the opposing team to foul them.

 

[OrangeBoro]

Tennessee should have a better option than Zeigler at point guard. Barnes has been here 8 years. This is his worst offensive team in those 8 years.

In the transfer portal and NIL era no excuse he is the best option at PG

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Complete and utter collapse from this team so far. No other way to say it and nobody can argue otherwise

No arguments here.

 

[sportsnut624]

What really sucks is that this is the kind of loss we shouldn't be sweating, but it happened while we're already in a tailspin. Despite my reservations, I really thought we'd finish no lower than 2nd in the SEC, but holy shiz, there's a chance we will be playing in the very first round of the SEC tourney. Ugh.

at this point I’d rather play that first night and lose. We are in the tourney regardless so let’s just hope that we can get an extended break and try to get somewhat healthy for the tourney. Not optimistic but i for damn sure don’t want an sec tournament deep run this year with how worn down this team looks

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I don't understand why there wasn't a screen or anything.

I would have took my chances with SV.

Even if he missed, it would have been a better play than ZZ playing iso ball.

 

[casetopia]

I didn't get to watch the game. Did they give any update on when Phillips or JJJ might be able to play again?

 

[JCP201]

Wonder why Plavsic never played again after that few minutes? (seconds?)

 

[Kosmalski]

I’m just waiting for the next dumb thing to happen.

Uh that woulda been Z jacking up a 3 for his 2-11 from 3

 

[vavolfan6]

Everyone is beat up now, but before injuries, I didn’t see a hell of lot they two were bringing. Typical late season meltdown is what I call this

Both JJJ and Phillips average 9 points and 5 rebounds each. Our strength is our size and rebounding ability. Missing two taller dudes is vital. We were blowing teams out by 20 when we had them.

 

[VolArmy74]

This team reminds me of the 2011 team. Pearl’s last team. Very disappointing.

Much more akin to Green's last team that collapsed late. That last Pearl team was constant chaos. He missed 8 games due to the bogus suspension and we lost consistently all season.

 

[Butch s]

It’s not due to injuries. He is just not a smart player and is an average shooter at best

Highest basketball IQ on this team

 

[WaywardVol]

Wonder why Plavsic never played again after that few minutes? (seconds?)

Because he’s become a liability. Awaka is playing way better.

 

[D3Athlete]

Sports are just so stupid. Vescovi steals the ball and then gets it stolen right back.

We all know damn and good well if roles are switched and A&M is stealing the ball. Tennessee is getting a fouled call on them.