The Official #4 Tennessee vs. #9 Florida Atlantic NCAA Tournament Game Thread, 9:00 PM ET, TBS

[DD4ME]

Please just find a way to win this game and I promise I won’t say a single negative word on Saturday. Just get us to an Elite 8 and I’ll be a happy, happy Vol and I’ll let the chips fall where they may Saturday. Please don’t lose to FAU….

Amen bro

 

[VolGee4]

It’s more about how we’ve played than the result. Giving up wide open good looks, and playing atrocious on offense. We’re pretty fortunate they’ve shot as poorly as they have

We are going to give up some looks with them playing 4 out. Got to be a little better at defending the dribble drive.

 

[RockyTop140]

They're pretty fortunate we have shot as poorly as we have.

Not really, that’s what we’ve seen for most of the season. And I hate to say it, but James can not hit a freaking lay up. Never has been able to his whole career.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

The fact that they’re winning the rebound margin is most concerning to me. As big as we are, that should not be happening.

Long rebounds of guys flying in anticipating the missed 3 ball. So either they heat up or that number in boards will back off. No way that keeps up either way.

 

[DirtyDawg]

Interesting game. I think TN stretches the lead in the 2nd as long as FAU doesn’t get too hot. All those open looks from behind the arch are scary though.

 

[vol94]

Not upset that Key and James will be departing. This team is atrocious on offense 90% of the time.

They have their moments but JJJ has been an integral part of this team’s success. He plays good D, asked to play point, and rebounds. Plus he is the coach in the floor and keeps the team relaxed when things aren’t going well.

I get frustrated with his inconsistencies but the young man is beat up with injuries.

Key hasn’t given us as much as I’d hoped.

 

[volsarelife1]

Held FAU to a season low for points in a half

 

[molsen81]

We can dance if we want to

 

[chuckb1448]

Please just find a way to win this game and I promise I won’t say a single negative word on Saturday. Just get us to an Elite 8 and I’ll be a happy, happy Vol and I’ll let the chips fall where they may Saturday. Please don’t lose to FAU….

They are Pumping up K States point guard, we are screwed

 

[Go47]

The pressing question is . . . Who score for us to finish out the game?

Key looks to be an automatic brick.

Vescovi and JJJ have to get going to win . . .

 

[supersmo18]

Their defense is overwhelming us

No, our lack of low post offense and lack of rebounding is overwhelming us. We’ve been our own worst enemy.

 

[TheBigOne10]

Alright, Rick. Here is where you use all those years of experience. Will these boys to history.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Before our game on Saturday, everyone needs to state beforehand what halftime score they would be happy with.
I'm thinking most everyone on here would have gladly accepted a 5 point halftime lead before this game started.

Let’s get this one first.

I’d also argue that FAU and K-State game predictions would be wildly different because K-State is red hot but doesn’t play defense. I’d take a 5 pt halftime lead over them all day long. This game? We’ve looked terrible offensively and didn’t take advantage of the opportunities we had. Should be up more and letting a team like this hang around is not a very smart thing to do.

 

[Shakinthefat]

Second half Duke we looked a lot looser and we were getting good ball movement and looks. We need some spark.

Yeah, playing in the MSG can play tricks on you

 

[supersmo18]

They are Pumping up K States point guard, we are screwed

That dude is a beast though. He’s the main reason (aside from 2010 revenge) I wanted MSU.

 

[87&91ALUM]

We are 31.3% and they are 37.5% shooting. We are winning rebounds and turnovers. We gotta make shots.

 

[hardyemt_p]

It’s gonna happen.

Alrighty then!!!!!

 

[berryvol]

20 minutes from being elite - LFG BOYS!

 

[vol94]

We can’t shoot 31% in the second half

31%? I knew it was bad but, wow. I agree that won’t win second half nor the game.

 

[Namorto1]

We are going to see who made the better adjustments at half.

 

[Volstylexx]

So what's everyone think? I'm saying they better shoot better because no way FAU shoots that poorly again

Difference is TN has done this white frequently since Jan

Yep. We’ve been here before. Can’t underestimate how big that experience is. Vols know we can win this.

 

[orangejuice]

6 points in the last 8 min is just sad

 

[chuckb1448]

Let's talk about the team Losing

 

[Shakinthefat]

Held FAU to a season low for points in a half

Well that’s makes me feel better

 

[Tenacjim]

We are 31.3% and they are 37.5% shooting. We are winning rebounds and turnovers. We gotta make shots.

They have 21 rebounds we have 16.