The Official #5 Tennessee vs. #6 Alabama Game Thread, 4:00 PM ET, ESPN

[berryvol]

Sears is one he$$ of a player. I don’t follow NBA drafts …. Anyone have an idea if he’s protected to get drafted?

Edit- lack of height will hurt him most likely

No way he’s getting drafted unless it’s a late 2R flier. Him and ZZ plagued by the same thing - genetics. But they’re both awesome ball players.

 

[walkenvol]

how do we slow them down in the 2nd half? Can’t beat them shooting over 50%

 

[vavolfan6]

We were in the bonus for a long time and Bama really didn't capitalize much on the advantage. We are in good shape. I expect the team to come out defensively with thaleir hair on fire. Hopefully we get the free throw advantage this half.

 

[patrick]

Mashack has to start driving to the rim. He is more than athletic enough. He had that defender beat and bailed on the drive.

problem is that he can hardly make a basket.

defense do not even hardly guard Mashack - his defender sags into the paint or hedges - clogging up driving lanes and the lane

I love his defense but teams hardly guard him

 

[I4Vols]

It’s 4 on 5 on offense for sure.

And getting little from Igor compounds to 3 on 5 offensively for us

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

how do we slow them down in the 2nd half? Can’t beat them shooting over 50%

I doubt it...going to have to hope they are a lot cooler next half. That or Chaz go nuclear

 

[vol24/7/365]

Its obvious the team doesn't feel like they can play their usual physical defense becuase refs call everything for Bama and everyone is in foul trouble

Amen!

 

[volz2wallz]

Olivier Milicic

Couldn't help it almost spit my beer out...laffed out loud

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

It is amazing how, according to the announcers each week, the team Tennessee is playing is the greatest team to ever suit up.

We seem to bring out the very best in our opponents.

 

[TrapVol]

Clock should stop on the foul whistle.

Forgot about that. I don’t remember when the whistle blew.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

It is amazing how Tennessee is the only team who doesn't have home court advantage at home.

 

[volfan102455]

It is almost like the announcers don't realize that EVERY SEC team has played a tough schedule against many top teams because the SEC has 4 of the top 6 teams. Like Bama's schedule is something special - it isn't - it is just the SEC schedule.

 

[vol24/7/365]

I am gonna be optimistic. We will be better 2nd half!

 

[vol94]

He's been a huge disappointment. Sure, he's had a few good/great games, but way too many no shows like today.

I thought Igor would give us more this yr. He’s had flashes but then disappears.

He turns it over and gets lost on offense. We will need him down the stretch to win this game- defense, blocked shots, rebounds, or a few buckets.

Dubar gave us some solid minutes.

 

[TrapVol]

Honestly, we began playing worse when ZZ came back in. Offensively we move better when Gainey runs point-- guys just waiting for ZZ to make the play instead of moving.

Hate to say it, but sometimes this is true. Ziegler tried to do too much and turned the ball over one too many times. When he’s more controlled and focused, our offense clicks really well.

 

[Cartervol]

Can't let them shoot 50% from the field in the second half. Second chance points are killing them also..

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

NO THEY'RE NOT, we are playing so bad and the refs are propping them up... what game are you watching?

They are pretty good, dude. Best scoring offense in the nation

 

[GBO18]

Shoot better in the 2nd half and the refs don’t call a million fouls. We win.

 

[Lukusw]

It is almost like the announcers don't realize that EVERY SEC team has played a tough schedule against many top teams because the SEC has 4 of the top 6 teams. Like Bama's schedule is something special - it isn't - it is just the SEC schedule.

Bama's closing schedule is most difficult in the nation, bar none.

 

[vol94]

No way he’s getting drafted unless it’s a late 2R flier. Him and ZZ plagued by the same thing - genetics. But they’re both awesome ball players.

Sears is a baller. He ticks me off b/c he leans into defender to get the whistle. But ZZ does it too.

 

[knoxchief]

Crowd need to get into it an stay into it! We need a win here!

 

[ttocswob]

Should take this over 2nd half. Dubar gave some good minutes, Gainey is outstanding! GBO!!!

 

[vol24/7/365]

Bama's closing schedule is most difficult in the nation, bar none.

Good!

 

[knoxchief]

Couldn't help it almost spit my beer out...laffed out loud

Call me dense but I don't get it!

 

[volinbama256]

It is amazing how Tennessee is the only team who doesn't have home court advantage at home.

This all freakin day