The Official #5 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[iBleedOrangeWhite]

I know Williams is taking some shots, but he seems like he pouts if he doesnt get the call and let’s it linger for a few possessions. It’s costed us a few times here recently. Nevertheless, he should be getting some of these calls.

 

[tnvols72]

Where's that physical team I saw at the beginning of the season?

I think its long gone

 

[golf437]

If that's the case, then the love affair with Barnes is going to turn ugly.

Only to the ignorant.

 

[YankeeVol]

I dont know if it's physical or mental but we look like we're in the 15th round of a heavyweight fight and we've punched ourselves out.

Glad to see Grant get a couple straight touches in the paint.

I think it's a little of both. Barnes hasn't seemed to play as many guys the last few games, keeping the rotation short. It's taking a toll

 

[Freak]

I know Williams is taking some shots, but he seems like he pouts if he doesnt get the call and let’s it linger for a few possessions. It’s costed us a few times here recently. Nevertheless, he should be getting some of these calls.

Looks like he came back strong after that last non call with a bucket and a drawn foul.

 

[casetopia]

Somehow we've hit the freshman wall.

 

[iBleedOrangeWhite]

Looks like he came back strong after that last non call with a bucket and a drawn foul.

That’s what I like to see!

 

[WeNeedaQB]

I know Williams is taking some shots, but he seems like he pouts if he doesnt get the call and let’s it linger for a few possessions. It’s costed us a few times here recently. Nevertheless, he should be getting some of these calls.

You should have been in Rupp and saw what the cameras didn’t show. Embarrassing.

 

[gordonr24]

I think it's a little of both. Barnes hasn't seemed to play as many guys the last few games, keeping the rotation short. It's taking a toll

Trimming the rotation one month too soon.

 

[FlVols]

These last 10 minutes are going to tell the tale of the next couple of weeks.

 

[rcrrcr]

Grant Ain't right!!! He is hurt. He does not move well at all. Not just a hurt wrist!

 

[rocketskates]

Only to the ignorant.

Absolutely. Regardless of what happens he had the no 1 team for weeks with a bunch of 3 stars. He doesn’t have the luxury of K or Cal where every 5 star in the country is kicking down his door.

 

[whodatvol]

Soft. Soft @ guard. Bone always wants to pull up. Grant is either hurt or just has no explosion now. Schofield is soft. Wants no contact @ the rim. Alexander is awol. Fulkerson plays above the rim more than anyone right now cause Bowden is awol too. A more physical offensive team would have atleast 10 more free throws. Have we taken a foul shot? I think we may getting a reputation as floppers as much as we’re on the ground.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

They're about to do better...working Grant in the paint.

 

[NATHAN05]

I agree we look lethargic and gassed......but I dont get it as we have a pretty deep bench. Although, I thought one of the announcers said earlier that we only played 6 in Kentucky? That sound right?

 

[YankeeVol]

I know Williams is taking some shots, but he seems like he pouts if he doesnt get the call and let’s it linger for a few possessions. It’s costed us a few times here recently. Nevertheless, he should be getting some of these calls.

It really does the last couple of games. It's like he expects to get a call

 

[CAVPUT]

If that's the case, then the love affair with Barnes is going to turn ugly.

This team is 23-2. Are you serious?!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Only to the ignorant.

Not really; the criticism is his teams are worn out by the end of the year and that's why he's only gotten to one FF. If after this season we have a quick NCAAT exit, that critcism will go to 11.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

This team is 23-2. Are you serious?!

See above.

 

[VOLinPD]

That's the 3rd on the floor call that's taken away a basket.

 

[tnvols72]

They dont even run offense anymore

 

[YankeeVol]

Bad shots

 

[golfballs]

Maybe we should just clear it out and let bone drive every possession? See if that works?

 

[VolsSportsFan]

When is the last time Pons hit a 3?

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Pons left open. Season theme....lol