The Official #18 Tennessee vs. Ole Miss Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[TrumpedUpVol]

Vols will still win comfortably, but I didn't anticipate coming out so lethargic with two of the best Vols back on the roster. The missed freebies at the rim are super infuriating.

 

[ColinS]

Yes, that's a good description. Thanks

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

2 things that we have to remember,
1, Barnes is a good man, good ambassador and respected in the world of college athletics.
2, this program is in a really good, stable place now. We shouldn’t have trouble finding the next coach, when Barnes walks away.
I’m trying real hard to be optimistic, because I DO like Barnes and appreciate what he’s done for this program, but this team is making that hard to do.
GBO!!

Well said. Can’t disagree with anything you said here.

 

[vols 30]

I think Vescovi going to get called for that elbow.

He should

 

[kiddiedoc]

because they are still playing defense. The shots will start to fall

See: Texas Tech?

 

[calban]

Barnes been to Missouri studying Cuonzo ball?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Can't blame dead legs!

I think the January 5th BasketVols are a mediocre team, but I do believe (maybe naively) that unless COVID derails some games, the fact we're about to play 2 games a week is going to help this team a lot. They have no flow or cadence to their game right now. We constantly look like a November basketball team because we keep having week long breaks between each game.

 

[D3Athlete]

Can't blame dead legs!

Practice speed vs game speed. It’s different when you intersquad than play a real game. Go look past 3 games. Offense has gotten worse after each game. Bama game is an asterisk, but still wasn’t pretty.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Because we consistently take terrible shots and do nothing to help our shooters out. Its not like this is a one off thing, its night in and night out for 7 years

Which shots were terrible? They are getting wide open looks, can't hit them. Or a layup apparently.

 

[casetopia]

Will we break 20 by halftime?

 

[cwbytruckers]

Hey, I hope you are right. We both will be much happier if that’s the case.

Me too

 

[The Dog]

Because we consistently take terrible shots and do nothing to help our shooters out. Its not like this is a one off thing, its night in and night out for 7 years

Not 7, the last 3 without a true post (Grant) presence, imo

 

[GBO18]

He should

For hitting his shoulder?

 

[YankeeVol]

how is it his fault guys cant make a shot

His offensive scheme leaves A LOT to be desired

 

[cwbytruckers]

See: Texas Tech?

yes every second of that game. this isnt the same game

 

[casetopia]

Nobody wants to shoot.

 

[BleedOrange81]

I might be missing something but how was vescovi highly touted. Can’t shot a jump shot, throwing up bricks from behind the 3 point line…

 

[Switch 625]

Do we not have anyone that can drive to the basket?

 

[Vol737]

FUGLY so far.

 

[chuckb1448]

JJJ needs to cut to the basket when Oliver gets it in the paint

 

[Bigorange123]

Calling it. 20 by halftime

 

[TheMookieMonster]

We miss so many open look threes, it is killing me.

 

[cwbytruckers]

His offensive scheme leaves A LOT to be desired

maybe its the players lack of execution

 

[Caz]

Can not guard a 3! We are consistent in that!

 

[kiddiedoc]

First layup, here we come!