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

[luthervol]

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

I hated the early fouls, but I think it set the tone.

 

[My VOLS are huge]

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

He is calling in a favor at the NCAA to get Pat Adams and TV Teddy to ref our next game.

 

[LadyinOrange]

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

Who cares? She didnt even pick us for the Final Four.

 

[volbound1700]

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.

There are 3-4 reports that have been or are currently at ESPN that played sports for Tennessee.

Their SEC darling child is Finebaum (A UT Graduate).

 

[patrick]

If you are here much you know I have no great love for Barnes. But I can say that he did a hell of a coaching job today. To get this team to the Sweet 16 without a Point Guard is no small accomplishment. Great job today Barnes - the team was ready - engaged - and played well.

With the bracket the way it is, this team can get to the Elite 8 if not further. What an awesome day. I want to watch a replay so I can enjoy it. Was on the edge of my seat the entire game.

Well done Barnes - well done Vols. Great game by ON, Santi and Aidoo! And Plav punished Duke’s post players.

 

[LadyinOrange]

I laughed View attachment 541684

Now THAT is funny.

 

[Butch s]

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.

He is under appreciated by the keyboard warriors, who have probably never played sports or won at anything their entire pitiful lives. He is Still the best player on our team. But still hated by some

 

[Volfan1000]

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.

Plavsic set the tone of the game today by bullying Filipowski.

 

[sami]

Cakewalk game up next to go to the Elite 8!

That kind of thinking gets you sent home in a hurry.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Wish SV, JJJ, Phillips and Uros would come back next year with all the younger guys this team would be deep and could smother teams for 40 minutes.

 

[tennrich1]

I hope Volnation learned a lesson day…it’s just not smart to go on the written record stating the Vols (or any team) has basically no shot at winning a particular game. When I see posters do that..I usually laugh at those type things and lose respect for that person’s opinion. It’s rooted in emotionalism. JMO

 

[Boston Vol]

“Tennessee pummels Duke into submission” would be pretty apt description for what took place today.

 

[v0ltan]

fire who????

 

[JCP201]

The Dukies are whining about UT flopping lol. Love it.

UT Flopping? I never seen so much drama in those first few minutes.

 

[vollygirl]

If you are here much you know I have no great love for Barnes. But I can say that he did a hell of a coaching job today. To get this team to the Sweet 16 without a Point Guard is no small accomplishment. Great job today Barnes - the team was ready - engaged - and played well.

With the bracket the way it is, this team can get to the Elite 8 if not further. What an awesome day. I want to watch a replay so I can enjoy it. Was on the edge of my seat the entire game.

Well done Barnes - well done Vols. Great game by ON, Santi and Aidoo! And Plav punished Duke’s post players.

I know you have no great love for the Vols. That's all I know when I see your name.

 

[vanillagorilla]

 

[Christian Lowe]

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[JCP201]

Santi doing pretty well as our second string point guard.

 

[utvolpj]

Plavsic set the tone of the game today by bullying Filipowski.

I had a quick thought that Barnes had him go do it on purpose. I think it changed Duke's mindset to see their star getting bullied

 

[sami]

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

Get Paramount Plus. They carry the whole tournament and no streaming issues.

 

[Zues1]

Who cares? She didnt even pick us for the Final Four.

Well let's see how her picks turn out

 

[UTK]

I didn’t understand the doubt about beating Duke in the first place. Duh we were gonna beat Duke and then underwhelmingly lose to a mid major team in the sweet 16 lmao. Doesn’t that fit this team way better? Lol.

In all seriousness, it’s a huge win. But the next one is what matters. Get to a second EE with a chance at the first FF. That’s the goal.

 

[Zues1]

Sissies

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Love the bully getting bullied? Check out local Raleigh news stations description of Barnes-UT ball….



Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16 :: WRALSportsFan.com

 

[Orange931]

Bammers are talking hardcore crap on the SEC Network page. I hope like hell they lose tonight. They’ve crowned themselves like they’ve been some kind of juggernaut for years.

 

[v0ltan]

Flopowski wasnt the same after Aidoo blacked his eye