The Official #4 Tennessee vs. #5 Duke NCAA Tournament Game Thread, 2:40 PM ET, CBS

[TheThrill]

Coach Barnes putting on a coaching clinic. Olivier being possessed in the 2nd half. Incredible defensive effort. Jay Bilas probably crying about
something about now. All of it was beautiful. GBO.

 

[tennrich1]

Santi played out of his mind. I don't know if he even scored in the second half, but the gravity he exerted on offense was critical. He wore the Dookie guards out!

Coach Barnes said on the podium after the game he ask SV what he wanted to do…he said “ keep playing defense for 4 more minutes and close this game out”!!!

 

[therealitytheory]

Duke was making crap shots inside 10 min. to go but our guys stayed strong. SO happy for this team...I'm cryin' happy...

 

[TennVols12]

Coach Barnes putting on a coaching clinic. Olivier being possessed in the 2nd half. Incredible defensive effort. Jay Bilas probably crying about
something about now. All of it was beautiful. GBO.

I know it hurt Van Gundy, that’s for sure

 

[The Dog]

Man, when I was kid, all the way until I left home, I had a Sports Illustrated subscription. Every year, they had a Sweet 16 themed issue, then, of course, a Final 4 themed issue. Love that sh!t, may have to find a SI, somewhere

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Coach Barnes said on the podium after the game he ask SV what he wanted to do…he said “ keep playing defense for 4 more minutes and close this game out”!!!

We’re going to miss SV when he’s gone.

Dude is probably one of the most under appreciated players we’ve had in a long time.

 

[luthervol]

Just saw Duke is 5-8 all time against the SEC in the tournament.
Sounds like Ohio St. against the SEC in football.

 

[LibertyVol]

I disagree. Definitely a foul on Plavi. Nothing flagrant but a foul nonetheless. But I’ll give it to him. He played well the rest of the way.

Plavi was a man among boys today. Sometimes he fouls because he is too rough.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Has anybody checked on coach K at the old folks home?

 

[Butch s]

I know it hurt Van Gundy, that’s for sure

Makes being hated even sweeter

 

[lifeisdeep]

Anyone who thinks ESPN isn’t biased against us, check out their home page right now. One of the headlines is about Western Kentucky’s coaching hire; another is about a reliever (i.e. not a star) pitcher who just signed his last contract. No mention of us sending the darling Dookies home. Dear espn: you’re childish and pathetic.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

But this was no rotation.. if Roach hadn't fouled out they would have only gone 6 deep. Waiting for stats to update on minutes played for the game but wow. Playing 4 freshmen pretty much the whole game.

I think they were in panic mode to an extent a good portion of the game and was going with their best guys.

Their upperclassmen are definitely not the best players.

Not sure if any of their bench guys were injured or not which might have been a factor.

 

[My VOLS are huge]

now wonder if we can get some tickets from the dook fans for the sweet 16?
Like for real, would like to go

 

[cwbytruckers]

Teams left in the tournament that we have win streaks over. Alabama, Kansas, Arkansas, (Gonzaga, Michigan State exhibition games), Maryland, Texas.

 

[utvolpj]

Anyone who thinks ESPN isn’t biased against us, check out their home page right now. One of the headlines is about Western Kentucky’s coaching hire; another is about a reliever (i.e. not a star) pitcher who just signed his last contract. No mention of us sending the darling Dookies home. Dear espn: you’re childish and pathetic.

 

[ENGRVOL]

now wonder if we can get some tickets from the dook fans for the sweet 16?

If big blue nation loses tomorrow ticket prices are going to plummet

 

[LadyinOrange]

Granted, it wasn't by fiddy...but hell yes, go Vols!

It FEELS like it was by a hundred!!!

 

[volfannga]

My Hulu seems to go out in every game at a crucial time. Not the best streaming service probably.

Mine too. Missed virtuallylast 7 minutes.

 

[Volfan1000]

Coach Barnes putting on a coaching clinic. Olivier being possessed in the 2nd half. Incredible defensive effort. Jay Bilas probably crying about
something about now. All of it was beautiful. GBO.

What bet did Candace Parker win over Duke alum Seth Davis?

 

[Dissident]

Let's ****ing go boys!

 

[Volfan1000]

Today was Barnes at his best.

Barnes and this team deserve to go to the Sweet 16 after they manhandled Duke today.

 

[Boston Vol]

I laughed

 

[pimo1]

Men win and the Ladies empty the bench in their game... today was a good day.

 

[Boston Vol]

Since 1995 Duke has played a tournament game as the lower seed only 4 times. They lost all four games.

Make that 0-5 now

 

[cwbytruckers]

Barnes and this team deserve to go to the Sweet 16 after they manhandled Duke today.

And there is no reason that we shouldnt be able to beat every team remaining in our bracket as long as they stay focused and locked in.