The Official #14 Tennessee @ #19 Alabama Game Thread, 9:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[Vol49er]

Lol the football program lost the first 6 games in a row after I was born.

88?

 

[tombowalker]

Why do I feel this is the ceiling with Barnes? It just hit me following this game...we will never win anything substantial, but we won't really suck either

Sorry.. But this feels way too whiney for a grown man.

Go eat some red meat or something.

 

[SGMVols]

88?

Yep

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Why do I feel this is the ceiling with Barnes? It just hit me following this game...we will never win anything substantial, but we won't really suck either

Because it is because he doesnt offense. Its the same reason Texas fired him.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Recruit a 5* big and then sit him on the bench for 3/4 of every game. Just genius stuff from Barnes

 

[HippieVol33]

Recruit a 5* big and then sit him on the bench for 3/4 of every game. Just genius stuff from Barnes

It’s almost like he’s just not ready. A guard can play much earlier than the paint. The paint anchors the defense and can erase guard mistakes. BHH is not a rim protector. Can anybody Tell me what he’s elite at?

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Recruit a 5* big and then sit him on the bench for 3/4 of every game. Just genius stuff from Barnes

I’ve literally seen nothing from BHH that he’s deserving more minutes.

Even when he’s playing, he’s not much of a factor.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

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[HippieVol33]

I’ve literally seen nothing from BHH that he’s deserving more minutes.

Even when he’s playing, he’s not much of a factor.

This is the correct take. Just because it says 5* beside his recruiting profile doesn’t mean you play him. Zeigler is more a 5* at this point.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

This is the correct take. Just because it says 5* beside his recruiting profile doesn’t mean you play him. Zeigler is more a 5* at this point.

Exactly.

You can criticize Barnes for a lot of things but he’s doesn’t owe BHH nothing if he’s not willing to better himself to earn more playing time.

 

[HippieVol33]

Exactly.

You can criticize Barnes for a lot of things but he’s doesn’t owe BHH nothing if he’s not willing to better himself to earn more playing time.

BHH looks like he can’t jump over a phone book.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

It’s almost like he’s just not ready. A guard can play much earlier than the paint. The paint anchors the defense and can erase guard mistakes. BHH is not a rim protector. Can anybody Tell me what he’s elite at?

He's a better scorer and way more athletic than Uros and has much more size than O. If you want to argue JJJ and Fulk playing over him that's fine, but not the other two.

 

[HippieVol33]

He's a better scorer and way more athletic than Uros and has much more size than O. If you want to argue JJJ and Fulk playing over him that's fine, but not the other two.

He had 6 and 9 tonight in 20 minutes and was +5. BHH had 8 and 2 in 15 minutes and was -5. Idc what you think about +/- Uros absolutely outplayed BHH tonight.

 

[1985Vols]

The original comment was about the habitual Barne's bashing. Not about your presence in the thread. However, if it makes you feel better, keep on being you.

Thanks Southgate. I feel great and am fine with sharing my opinion and reading others opinions and perspectives without getting all hot and bothered like some on here do. You know what they say, opinions are like a a a$$ holes, everybody has one.

 

[1985Vols]

The most sobering thing to me about this loss is that what we saw tonight is a preview of what we'll see next year, since Chandler's gone and Fulkerson's all outta eligibility. And maybe Vescovi goes pro or heads on to his next opportunity as well. Goodness. I mean, there's certainly a lot of talent on the roster regardless, but goodness anyway.

At least Barnes will be FoRCED to play BHH and Powell next year. So we should be better than what we showed vs. Bama

 

[mr.checkerboards]

At least Barnes will be FoRCED to play BHH and Powell next year. So we should be better than what we showed vs. Bama

Barnes will find a way.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

He had 6 and 9 tonight in 20 minutes and was +5. BHH had 8 and 2 in 15 minutes and was -5. Idc what you think about +/- Uros absolutely outplayed BHH tonight.

Uros is good at standing in the right spot. That's all he's got. He provides nothing else

 

[southgatevol]

Barnes said that BHH didn’t play second half much because of couple bad passes and lackadaisical plays, and Powell was t locked in defensively. I’m not a coach, but dang I just don’t see where Bailey is that much of a plus over Powell defensively. And with BHH, there comes a point if you want to be the best your team can be, you have to a guy try and learn it in game situations. Uros probably isn’t getting much better offensively at this point, Bailey isn’t going to improve much more defensively or suddenly become a consistent scorer. BHH and Powell on the other hands can improve what they lack defensively while immediately bringing much more offensively. Dang frustrating…

The problem with BHH is lack of effort at times. He gets so lost on defense and rotations. Doesn't know when to help or when stay on his guy. Barnes preaches effort and accountability. If he plays BHH, who wants to take plays off, how does that look to the rest of the team? I believe he can be a great player but it is more up to him than it is Coach Barnes.

 

[HippieVol33]

Uros is good at standing in the right spot. That's all he's got. He provides nothing else

Well, if standing in the right spot brings us 9 rebounds as a reserve I won’t complain.

 

[southgatevol]

Thanks Southgate. I feel great and am fine with sharing my opinion and reading others opinions and perspectives without getting all hot and bothered like some on here do. You know what they say, opinions are like a a a$$ holes, everybody has one.

Apologies if I offended. You are correct with everybody sharing opinions. I will work to share mine AND be respectful.

 

[1985Vols]

Apologies if I offended. You are correct with everybody sharing opinions. I will work to share mine AND be respectful.

You must have gotten a good nights sleep .

 

[VolFreakJosh]

The problem with BHH is lack of effort at times. He gets so lost on defense and rotations. Doesn't know when to help or when stay on his guy. Barnes preaches effort and accountability. If he plays BHH, who wants to take plays off, how does that look to the rest of the team? I believe he can be a great player but it is more up to him than it is Coach Barnes.

There were reports of this about his lack of effort and aggressiveness coming out of high school.

Probably why Kentucky passed on him despite being his dream school.

 

[Volhoops]

Rick Barnes is the Butch Jones of TN basketball. He will put people in the pros and fans will wonder why he couldn't get more out of them while they were here.

 

[SGMVols]

Rick Barnes is the Butch Jones of TN basketball. He will put people in the pros and fans will wonder why he couldn't get more out of them while they were here.

This is a brainless comparison. Butch owns the only winless SEC season in UT football history and left the program a mess.

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

I feel the same as I did last night. Might as well cancel the season because COVID positives aren't going anywhere. I doubt we even play next Wednesday at this point.