The Official #22 Tennessee vs. South Carolina Game Thread, 6:30 PM ET, SEC Network

[cardvolfan]

That line is kind of crazy, tbh. I don’t know how anyone could think we should be favored by 15 points based on recent trends. Guess we’ll see.

Las Vegas somehow knows what they’re talking about more often than not. They play to win.

 

[turnuptheVOLtage]

Can’t wait to see how we drop this game too

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Fulky out of the starting lineup to see how he responses off the bench?

 

[Bigorange123]

Supposedly

Barn has told the players to shoot, and they will not be pulled for missing shots. Only not hussling gets you jerked.

Sounds like he’s trying to bring back confidence if true.

 

[robow]

Not sure what to expect tomorrow. This team will struggle to beat anyone if we can’t shoot, yet can play with anyone with any consistent shooting. I just don’t know who else can shoot except Vescovi, and he goes in major droughts, too, while Powell needs more looks.

I was hopeful Chandler could take it to the hole more but …. Go Vols!

I noticed the last three games, that Powell is not trying to shoot; he has been deferring to others to shoot, yet his playing time has increased.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I noticed the last three games, that Powell is not trying to shoot; he has been deferring to others to shoot, yet his playing time has increased.

Hes defending more. Barnes really doesnt give a rip about how a kid plays on offense as long as they defend.

 

[therealitytheory]

I think we handle USC but I'm not touching minus 15.

 

[cardvolfan]

Hes defending more. Barnes really doesnt give a rip about how a kid plays on offense as long as they defend.

You really believe this?

 

[VolPack22]

 

[mr.checkerboards]

You really believe this?

yes. his teams show it

 

[VolArmy74]

That line is kind of crazy, tbh. I don’t know how anyone could think we should be favored by 15 points based on recent trends. Guess we’ll see.

They must expect us to hold South Carolina to about 45.

 

[cardvolfan]

yes. his teams show it

Wow.

 

[Volfan2012]

Must win can't lose any to teams that are expected to finish in the middle to bottom of the SEC. I hope we play well, shoot it well and gain some confidence going forward.

 

[The Dog]

Vegas almost nails it, Vols 70-55

 

[508mikey]

Did Frank Martins hair grow back ?

 

[camp_steveo]

Go Vols!

USC will be gaining an L tonight.

 

[walkenvol]

Did Frank Martins hair grow back ?

He’s still bald so no unless he decided he prefers the hairless look

 

[Volfan1000]

SC has a bad offense, good defense and plays uptempo…should be interesting.

Must win game for Tennessee tonight with upcoming games Saturday @ Kentucky and a home rematch against LSU on the 22nd with a road game sandwiched in @ Vanderbilt.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Did Frank Martins hair grow back ?

Barnes gave him Bob’s toupee.

 

[JoAllan]

I noticed the last three games, that Powell is not trying to shoot; he has been deferring to others to shoot, yet his playing time has increased.

What are you talking about?

Bama game 2 starters were out.
The last game Powell only played 10 minutes.

You realize that early on he was averaging 20 minutes or so per game right? And had several games over 20 minutes.

In the Colorado game he had 28 minutes.

He time is NOT increasing by not shooting.

 

[JoAllan]

Hes defending more. Barnes really doesnt give a rip about how a kid plays on offense as long as they defend.

Yea Barnes is prepared to lose every single game……..so long as the guys on the court play D.

WOW

 

[SpendToWinVol]

Must win game

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Earlier start than normal in case anybody isn’t paying attention.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

And the next two home games (LSU and FL) start at 6pm. 1/22 and 1/26.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Earlier start than normal in case anybody isn’t paying attention.

I'm going to be getting out of a late day meeting just in time to watch.