The Official #12 Tennessee vs. Cincinnati Game Thread, 12:30 PM ET, SEC Network Alt

[MoCo_Vol]

I guarantee you Barnes told Springer to take the ball straight to the hoop. The whole team cleared out. That had nothing to do with selfishness.

Play call: Jaden take it to the rim, everyone else clear out.

Love it, Barnes is all about baptism by fire with the young 5 stars & I love it!

 

[ColinS]

Prayers, I don't want another Reggie Lewis, Hank Gathers, scenario. If he has Covid, I could see the rest of the season being cancelled

Most likely some kind of undiagnosed heart condition like the kid at Vandy had a few years ago but you never know.

 

[VOLnVANDYland]

Prayers, I don't want another Reggie Lewis, Hank Gathers, scenario. If he has Covid, I could see the rest of the season being cancelled

I could be wrong, but I would assume players at most major cbb programs would be screened for structural heart disease, and probably at least a resting EKG. Hope this has nothing to do with COVID. And of course praying for his health.

 

[VOLnMiami]

Florida's best player in critical condition after collapsing on the floor.

Prayers going up for that young man.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Springer is going to be very good. His shots just aren't falling, but you can tell he can shoot. Same with Bailey, Springer is smooth he just needs to settle down a little and find his stroke. GBO!

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

If JJJ had Johnson’s confidence and attitude, I truly believe he could play like that as well.

2 different kinds of players, one plays characteristically like Jordan, one plays characteristically like Pippen and both need each other to form the best team.

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

I like the aggressiveness on defense
They play hard
I’d rather the defense be there. They will settle down on the scoring, these are good players. For some reason the basket has a lid on it. Crazy to see so many drop in shots miss

Defense is elite. Offense has all the pieces to be great, just needs a little time for Barnes to figure out rotations and players to gel.

 

[volinbama256]

Chill, this is a Final 4 four team. Just getting the rust knocked off. We’ll be fine

You might want to pump the breaks on that... but yes hopefully the team finds their short game shots soon... I'm admittedly a little gun shy right now with UT athletics with the current state of our football program...

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I didn't notice him, but I wish they'd just enforce that rule and keep the coaches in the box.

I think they really only enforce that rule with Bruce Pearl.
GBO!!

 

[VolArmy74]

Prayers, I don't want another Reggie Lewis, Hank Gathers, scenario. If he has Covid, I could see the rest of the season being cancelled

As sad as it is, it looks/sounds like something far more serious than covid and more like their situations but hopefully with a much better outcome for the young man.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

Prayers, I don't want another Reggie Lewis, Hank Gathers, scenario. If he has Covid, I could see the rest of the season being cancelled

Probably should be canceled if that played a role. The human body is still the most complex engine in the world, amazes me to this day all the crazy things that happen that we have little control of. Like everyone else, praying for the young man.

 

[CAVPUT]

Florida's best player in critical condition after collapsing on the floor.

That's ominous. Don't like that at all. Best wishes to the young man.

 

[Bigorange123]

As sad as it is, it looks/sounds like something far more serious than covid and more like their situations but hopefully with a much better outcome for the young man.

He tested positive 3 weeks ago... critical but stable condition...

 

[The Dog]

Springer and Keon can get a good shot or draw a foul, anytime they want, imo. That's why these long scoring droughts won't be happening after they get a couple of more games under their belt

 

[walkenvol]

Don't get me started on how many free-throws we've missed already... sheesh.

I know - we’ve only made 80%. Gotta get that above 95% as a team or we suck!

 

[1985Vols]

You might want to pump the breaks on that... but yes hopefully the team finds their short game shots soon... I'm admittedly a little gun shy right now with UT athletics with the current state of our football program...

Should have said “ final 4 potential “. They have the talent for sure

 

[CAVPUT]

I like the aggressiveness on defense
They play hard
I’d rather the defense be there. They will settle down on the scoring, these are good players. For some reason the basket has a lid on it. Crazy to see so many drop in shots miss

Like they say...defense doesn't have "off nights".

 

[JoAllan]

The shooting was terrible (other than Vescovi & Keon).........however I would expect “everyone’s” shooting to improve.

Tennessee’s D has been really good (most of the time). They are rebounding better, and playing with a lot of hustle.

They really need to work the ball inside. I felt the same way for much of last game. Even with a zone they got to get the ball in then out......especially when your shooting is off.

Having both Cincy centers with 3 fouls “should” be a huge benefit and “should” allow Tennessee to get the ball down low.

“If” Tennessee continues to pressure on D and “if” their shooting gets better this should be a good half coming up for Tennessee.

Good luck Vols.

 

[VolArmy74]

Have to hope Williams doesn't come out and go crazy. He's a great scorer.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

To be fair, their 2 bigs are a goose egg right now with 3 fouls a piece. That ain’t bad

I say let them throw it in to them as they are both a turnover waiting to happen.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

I wonder if it's harder to shoot in there w/o the fans???

 

[VolArmy74]

He tested positive 3 weeks ago... critical but stable condition...

There's been a tie to heart issues among younger people post covid. Really hope it's dehydration or something instead of that.

 

[VOLnVANDYland]

Pruitt gave the halftime speech

 

[sportsnut624]

There we go.

 

[volsarelife1]

Bailey has such a smooth shot