The Official #18 Tennessee @ #21 LSU Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[Vol49er]

Man I’ve been a huge supporter of the value Josiah brings to the team, but he has really regressed and I’m not sure if he’s taking all those shots by his own volition or somebody is coaching him to do so but Barnes has gotta get him to stop or else he needs to sit him

 

[vols1071]

I feel this team isnt fully bought in to what this coaching staff is asking and I dont blame em

 

[BreatheUT]

Down 7 with 2 minutes to go, dribbles in place for 20 seconds.

And turns it over holding the ball too long. Two on the other end. Game over.

 

[Go47]

We battled and cut it to 5 . . . And Chandler dribbled the air out of the ball and we failed to get a shot off.

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

I understand that, but IMO we are getting to a point where the team needs to show some signs of what they are gonna be going down the stretch.

You get any read one way or another? I honestly still think if they can put a 40 minute game together, they can beat anyone. Just haven’t and don’t think they will. These may be growing pains but just too consistently inconsistent

 

[ColinS]

We are trying to peak in March like everyone else. The problem is we are beyond soft. Super soft is what I would call us. Hopefully a season of SEC play and a few punches to the face will toughen us up.

 

[GBO18]

Only consistent player we have is Vescovi.

 

[hUTch2002]

That’s where I’m at at this point of the season. This team just can’t put the ball in the basket enough to beat good teams. I think we will finish 6th or 7th in the SEC and probably be a bubble team

Here’s my question, were our freshmen overhyped or has Barnes done a poor job with them? I’m a big fan of Barnes and think he’s done a really good job here overall but I believe this is on him. Our freshmen look super talented and they aren’t getting better. What do you think?

 

[beachvol23]

JJJ should not see the floor. Easily the most overrated player I can remember suiting up for the Vols.

Definitely the guy has physical skills but he has no court awareness and no aggressiveness! Another fine example of a Rick Barnes’ horrible roster management! JJJ blew end of game when we could’ve cut the three points then went back to five then he ****ed up again and it went back to nine game over! But does Barnes ever pulled him aside and put him on the bench? Nope!

 

[SalVolinus]

Mashack needs the minutes…really good feeling about him..hustles great defense and actually seems to care

Agree. If JJJ was a freshman, I'd give a little bit of a pass, but it would still be bad. But his shot, IQ, and body language has regressed. He's brings nothing to the table.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Only consistent player we have is Vescovi.

I give him alot of credit

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

National writers agree this is a .500 record conference team.

Chad probably should prepare for the “Good ‘Nuff’ Rick Barnes apologists to tell him hes not a true fan.

 

[1985Vols]

National writers agree this is a .500 record conference team.

Exactly what some of us have been saying . However, we get called Barnes bashers

 

[Cartervol]

LSU doesn't look like anything special. They just let Tennessee waste possessions, miss more than half their free throws and miss open shots all night. They also got most of the hustle plays too. If this team is going to be this sloppy, then you definitely can't have teams out work you also.

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

At the end of the day, we don't even need to shoot 100% from the FT line to win that game.

23-37

Plavsic with 16 minutes tonight, 12 points, 7 rebounds. BHH, 3.

 

[Bigorange123]

We play a three point shooting offense without shooters

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

And we are supposed to be a good shooting team, our whole offense (if you want to call it that) is shoot the 3. We have zero secondary options.

What about 23-37 free throws (62.2%) I bet 62.2% of Volnation could shoot at least 70%

 

[Namorto1]

We will be either 4-5 or 5-4 midway through the SEC schedule. 2nd half is easier so we may win 9 or at best 10 games in league play. Will be enough to make the tournament given our out of conference schedule. But unless we find some consistency from anywhere offensively (both interior and/or on perimeter) we are mid-tier SEC. Doubt we will. The next game at home against South Carolina needs to be a win or this team may fall apart. Honestly we are lucky we aren’t 0-3 in SEC play thus far.

 

[cbrown]

LSU and Auburn - It seems like forever since we’ve beaten either one of them. It’s gotten to the point where I just count those as a loss.

 

[GoVols9800]

No one is claiming to be a coach. Just people giving their opinions

Obviously people with opinions who have never coached or played in a tough environment against a good team. I’m sure most only dreamed of making their middle school team.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

At the end of the day, we don't even need to shoot 100% from the FT line to win that game.

23-37

Plavsic with 16 minutes tonight, 12 points, 7 rebounds.

Solid except for when he got blocked like a wet noodle......

 

[vol66]

I know we lost. No moral victories, yadda,yadda, yadda.

Chandler grew up today, he needs some help, but it was fun to watch, even in a loss.

 

[Switch 625]

Will Wade. Owner of Rick Barnes. It hurts. It hurts so much.

Does he have to list Barnes as an asset when he files his taxes?

 

[jbr82]

Starts at the top

 

[sechamp2012]

To be a top notch coach in SEC U have to cheat & push the envelope Wade, Pearl & all. To be a fan you have to swallow your pride and accept how slimy & sleazy college sports have became watch at your on risk.