The Official #5 Tennessee @ Vanderbilt Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[TheMookieMonster]

We really need JJJ to figure things out, but it’s really nice to see Santi have two straight games in double figures. He looked great in the 2nd half. Like vintage Santi. 10 points from him a game is perfect. It keeps the defense honest and from completely focusing on just Knecht.

 

[Doctrippin]

Special K came through again. 32 points. Amazing

 

[Doctrippin]

Knect gets SEC Player Of The Week again!!!

 

[ReadCT]

Dude how much did that set you back. I'm thinking of getting some too

Thanks for asking

$560 for two game tix to the two SAT semi finals games plus the 2 tix to the MON night finals. $100 roundtrip airplane from DEN to PHX

I will prob have to drop another $500 for a decent FRI - TUE hotel room. Plus dude gotta eat and I like to eat well

This will be my 5th NCAA final four. 2x New Orleans, once each ATL and Houston

Bought the tix during last year's final four, the night they went on sale. Honestly, seats suck as it is watching a basketball game from the cheap seats in a football stadium

But if our Vols are there, no regrets. Not one

 

[Cartervol]

At this point, I'm just going to accept it's who and what they are. No expectations offensively. Both can disappear and both can pop for 20. Those two are the X factor come tournament time.

Yeah. They'll be the reason they either go far or go home..

 

[Doctrippin]

Wow listening to Rick Barnes. He is so excited. You can hear how optimistic he is for this team. Final Four Baby!!!!

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Knecht allows for some slow spells with this team.. Vescovi and James have to get going for this to be the team everyone wants them to be..

Santi has scored 10 & 12 in his last 2 games and a pair of 3s in each game. I’ll take that every night.

JJJ though hasn’t scored 10 since before Christmas in a game. Definitely need a bit more production from him.

 

[walkenvol]

Aidoo just lost another rebound because he is hands are apparently weak.

He’s making the cardinal sin for a tall guy lately by bringing the ball down. Keep the rock over your head big man!

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Have to wonder if JJJ is dealing with any bumps and bruises that we aren’t privy to. His offensive game has never been great, but he’s been MIA on that end of the floor in conference play. Hopefully he will figure things out to take some of the load off DK.

Good to see SV and Gainey finding their shots.

 

[Doctrippin]

Thanks for asking

$560 for two game tix to the two SAT semi finals games plus the 2 tix to the MON night finals. $100 roundtrip airplane from DEN to PHX

This will be my 4th NCAA final four. 2x New Orleans, once each ATL and Houston

Bought the tix during last year's final four, the night they went on sale. Honestly, seats suck as it is watching a basketball game from the cheap seats in a football stadium

But if our Vols are there, no regrets. Not one

Okay, I can do that. If I get ticks I'll let you know. I'll look you up when I get there. Always love to meet fellow Vols around the country

 

[ColinS]

He's doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do. Do you want him being aggressive offensively? If so, you must know it takes away from Knecht. He is an important role player. Credit to him, and Barnes

He is not doing exactly what he is supposed to do. That's not even close to being right. We need him to play to his capability on the offense end and take the ball to the rack instead of passing up dunks. We don't need 15 a night. I will give you that but right now we are better when he leaves the game.

 

[Namorto1]

Knecht allows for some slow spells with this team.. Vescovi and James have to get going for this to be the team everyone wants them to be..

Vescovi was fine these last 2 games. JJJ doesn't have any confidence at all and on offensive side of the ball he is becoming a detriment.

 

[Cartervol]

Vescovi was fine these last 2 games. JJJ doesn't have any confidence at all and on offensive side of the ball he is becoming a detriment.

I'd give Mashack his minutes til he figures it out. Vescovi goes through lapses too.

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Earky line on the USC game? Line and point?

 

[Hbg]

He's doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do. Do you want him being aggressive offensively? If so, you must know it takes away from Knecht. He is an important role player. Credit to him, and Barnes

Did you see his stat line for today? Get back with us afterward

 

[Doctrippin]

Dalton Knect = Special K

 

[Doctrippin]

Earky line on the USC game? Line and point?

Vols 10.5

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Thanks….points?

 

[Volprofch05]

 

[Hbg]

Have to wonder if JJJ is dealing with any bumps and bruises that we aren’t privy to. His offensive game has never been great, but he’s been MIA on that end of the floor in conference play. Hopefully he will figure things out to take some of the load off DK.

Good to see SV and Gainey finding their shots.

ive heard that same lame excuse his entire career, man can’t stay hurt for 5 years.

 

[Doctrippin]

Thanks….points?

PTS 149.5

 

[JCP201]

Estrella looked good in his minutes, too. A whole lot to love about this team.

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

PTS 149.5

Seems high with the way both teams play defense?? They are expecting an 80-70 kind of game.

 

[gray0306]

thinking these guys had some rust from the week off...

 

[walkenvol]

Anybody got a link to Barnes interview after the game? Google is failing me