The Official #5 Tennessee vs. Norfolk State Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network

Got home from work late. Watched the last 11ish minutes or so.

Looks like ZZ is basically completely back now! Awaka just continues to be a monster with another double double. Dilione starting to look more comfortable out there as well. Nice tune up game before conference play.
Hope Dilione contributes in a positive way somewhere down the line in conference play. He has a good skill set.
 
I would like a nice, comfy beatdown to build some momentum heading into Saturday, but the extended break has me thinking this is going to be a slop fest where we pull away late.

Nice double double by Awaka tonight and the first team to 65 points will be victorious Saturday night as Beard and Barnes clash in a defensive minded battle of wills.
 
Depends on the blue hairs that show up or sell their seats. Sadly, it’s ridiculous how many of the sections just sit in their hands and get uptight when it gets loud.
I go to quite a few games and have pretty decent seats. I'm 40 and get pumped at the games. I sit a few rows behind former and current coaches and surrounded by people who look at me when I get rowdy. Been that way for a few years now. I wish the student section(s) were all around the arena and give the grandfathered individuals/donation families a comfy chair out of the limelight. Thompson Bowling could be a menace, more than it already is, if we could inject some youth in the lower sections. It will not happen due to many outdated reasons. However, the stares and side eyes I constantly get will not keep me quiet. If you want the family environment, move back a bit. My crew will always be loud and obnoxious. Go VOLS!
 
I go to quite a few games and have pretty decent seats. I'm 40 and get pumped at the games. I sit a few rows behind former and current coaches and surrounded by people who look at me when I get rowdy. Been that way for a few years now. I wish the student section(s) were all around the arena and give the grandfathered individuals/donation families a comfy chair out of the limelight. Thompson Bowling could be a menace, more than it already is, if we could inject some youth in the lower sections. It will not happen due to many outdated reasons. However, the stares and side eyes I constantly get will not keep me quiet. If you want the family environment, move back a bit. My crew will always be loud and obnoxious. Go VOLS!
Wow....way to go!! Show those old coots how it's done.
 
I go to quite a few games and have pretty decent seats. I'm 40 and get pumped at the games. I sit a few rows behind former and current coaches and surrounded by people who look at me when I get rowdy. Been that way for a few years now. I wish the student section(s) were all around the arena and give the grandfathered individuals/donation families a comfy chair out of the limelight. Thompson Bowling could be a menace, more than it already is, if we could inject some youth in the lower sections. It will not happen due to many outdated reasons. However, the stares and side eyes I constantly get will not keep me quiet. If you want the family environment, move back a bit. My crew will always be loud and obnoxious. Go VOLS!

Danny White will find a way to get Thompson Boling Arena more revved up by perhaps sprinkling the student section around the arena at some point.
 
I go to quite a few games and have pretty decent seats. I'm 40 and get pumped at the games. I sit a few rows behind former and current coaches and surrounded by people who look at me when I get rowdy. Been that way for a few years now. I wish the student section(s) were all around the arena and give the grandfathered individuals/donation families a comfy chair out of the limelight. Thompson Bowling could be a menace, more than it already is, if we could inject some youth in the lower sections. It will not happen due to many outdated reasons. However, the stares and side eyes I constantly get will not keep me quiet. If you want the family environment, move back a bit. My crew will always be loud and obnoxious. Go VOLS!

That’s similar to our seats. Not much older than you, my kid is a freshman at UT and we are going to be passionate fans. You want to sit and be quiet, that’s on you - but we are at a basketball game at the best University around (yes I’m biased) and I’m going to enjoy it.
 
I’m never going to complain about a 37-point victory but it really should have probably been 50+ if he hit layups and a few of those wide open 3’s.

The Tennessee squad will never get more wide open looks at three point shots this season.

Norfolk State was begging them to take those shots tonight.
 
Depends on the blue hairs that show up or sell their seats. Sadly, it’s ridiculous how many of the sections just sit in their hands and get uptight when it gets loud.

I’ve great seats that I’ve had for several years. Even sit next to a former coach and his family. I go to the games to relax and get my mind off of some more stressful things in my life. It’s hard to do because some middle aged yahoo is rowdy and making noise all game. Thinking of switching my seats next year!
 
I go to quite a few games and have pretty decent seats. I'm 40 and get pumped at the games. I sit a few rows behind former and current coaches and surrounded by people who look at me when I get rowdy. Been that way for a few years now. I wish the student section(s) were all around the arena and give the grandfathered individuals/donation families a comfy chair out of the limelight. Thompson Bowling could be a menace, more than it already is, if we could inject some youth in the lower sections. It will not happen due to many outdated reasons. However, the stares and side eyes I constantly get will not keep me quiet. If you want the family environment, move back a bit. My crew will always be loud and obnoxious. Go VOLS!
I’d get season tix if I lived up there. Nowhere I’d rather be than Rocky Top for any kind of athletic contest. As it is, I’m 3 hrs away and I love the drive, but it’s just not feasible outside of 1-2 times a year
 
Dilione totally agree and hope he stays and keeps developing because he has natural shot and decent ball handler. Jefferson I just don't see a path for him to get minutes for another couple of years. Carr already passed him.
Agreed on Jefferson - he’s gone but I don’t think it was Carr passing him by. Jefferson was getting a ton of praise in the off season and plenty of PT in Europe. Then out of nowhere he’s suspended. Probably needs a fresh start and hopefully he learned something at UT to help him down the road.
 
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Gainey is ice cold from three.
Got to consider giving Mashack some of Gainey’s minutes as Mashack’s scoring efficiency seems the be improving and his defense along with his rebounding are far superior to Gainey. I don’t see how Mashack could be getting less than 25 minutes. JMO

Anybody know if Mashack can get a Covid year or is he done after next season?
 
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Nice double double by Awaka tonight and the first team to 65 points will be victorious Saturday night as Beard and Barnes clash in a defensive minded battle of wills.
This will be a rock fight. 2 point baskets will be hard to come by. Free throws will be big in this game. Hope the whistle stays consistent. This will be a nightmare game to officiate. TBA needs to have an impact. Go VOLS! JJJ needs to show up in this game.
 
Got to consider giving Mashack some of Gainey’s minutes as Mashack’s scoring efficiency seems the be improving and his defense along with his rebounding are far superior to Gainey. I don’t see how Mashack could be getting less than 25 minutes. JMO

Anybody know if Mashack can get a Covid year or is he done after next season?
I agree. Mashack will be the X factor Saturday night for Vols success. Gainey must improve his shot to keep getting minutes. Saturday night will be interesting. Great opening conference test for the Vols. We shall see.
 
This will be a rock fight. 2 point baskets will be hard to come by. Free throws will be big in this game. Hope the whistle stays consistent. This will be a nightmare game to officiate. TBA needs to have an impact. Go VOLS! JJJ needs to show up in this game.
I haven’t seen Ole Miss play, but they have a 7’-0” and a 7’-5” guys on the roster. Awaka tends to struggle against length so Aidoo will have to step up big time!
 

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