The Official #17 Tennessee @ Missouri Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[Reckoner84]

Gave you your first like, welcome

Thanks! Been lurking since the start of the season and finally made an account. Always look forward to these pre-game and BTO's post game reports. GO VOLS!

 

[patrick]

Go Big Orange!

 

[VOLstuckinKY2]

Are the same clowns that "officiated" the Arky game working this one?

 

[The Dog]

Vols 75-66. In other words, we win, but don't pull the line. Just win, baby. gets his first double digit game, in points or rebounds. Hoping to see the kind of ball moment, UT had against UK and the shots will drop.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Not too worried about this one. Even on the road

Rest easy because I’m nervous enough for the both of us!

GBO!!

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

I'd be totally shocked if we lost this one.

Misery is soooo bad. Our defense is really good and they have no offensive ability.

Even though we didn't score against Arkansas, our shot selection was good and in rhythm they just didn't go down. They're gonna go down tonight and even if they don't they ain't scoring.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

I would like to see Barnes move JJJ to the bench and become a sixth man. I think he would play better in that role.

 

[ttocswob]

It's a Missouriable night here - hope that translates into a Vol win there!

 

[CAVPUT]

I would like to see Barnes move JJJ to the bench and become a sixth man. I think he would play better in that role.

So would that make Fulky the 7th man?

 

[JohnnyJava]

Even on the road, this is currently considered a Quad 3 game for us. We should win handily.

 

[walkenvol]

I would like to see Barnes move JJJ to the bench and become a sixth man. I think he would play better in that role.

Because Powell or Mashack have earned a starting role? Your idea makes no sense

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Because Powell or Mashack have earned a starting role? Your idea makes no sense

JJJ definitely has his faults on offense but his defense and rebounding is much needed.

Wouldn’t make sense to move him to the bench.

 

[I4Vols]

I would like to see Barnes move JJJ to the bench and become a sixth man. I think he would play better in that role.

You're benched
Alternately, you can have the Mizzou basketball head coaching job after this season is over.
Or UGA's

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Barnes called him Kwon-zoe.

 

[TrippieRedd]

72-59 Vols

 

[bigdaddy]

I just keep thinking one of these games Powell is going to break out….

 

[TrippieRedd]

I would like to see Barnes move JJJ to the bench and become a sixth man. I think he would play better in that role.

I wanna see: ZZ, KC, Santi, JJJ, Aidoo as the starters

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Mizzou will be both on short rest AND short handed. Really no excuse to lose tonight, Vols. Get it done.

 

[LibertyVol]

I hope you’re right. I just get the feeling Auburn has an “on” game against us. Seems to be our luck with them.

Not going to matter this year.

 

[Reckoner84]

I just keep thinking one of these games Powell is going to break out….

A 4+ 3PT game from him would be really nice, wouldn't it?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Mizzou will be both on short rest AND short handed. Really no excuse to lose tonight, Vols. Get it done.

Fwiw neither of those guys are part of their 8 man rotation anyways, maybe some depth pieces which this many games in short days could be something…but they still have their main rotational players.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Fwiw neither of those guys are part of their 8 man rotation anyways, maybe some depth pieces which this many games in short days could be something…but they still have their main rotational players.

True. Good point. But, as you said, fewer guys to turn to on short rest for depth. Hopefully they’re a bit worn down in the 2nd half and we take advantage.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

True. Good point. But, as you said, fewer guys to turn to on short rest for depth. Hopefully they’re a bit worn down in the 2nd half and we take advantage.

Even more reason to hope for a fast start from Tennessee, hard to see Missouri fighting back.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Really hoping our young bigs both show some growth from their late in the season minutes. Both are physically gifted but youth and inexperience is what it is. A healthy Fulky would be nice as well.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Same starting 5 tonight.

Chandler
Santi
JJJ
BHH
Uros