The Official #6 [2] Tennessee vs. #2 [1] Houston Game Thread, 2:20 PM ET, CBS

[Larkin]

I’m proud of this team. Just like all of Barnes’ teams, they are good guys to root for.
Go Big Orange!
Beat Houston!

 

[walkenvol]

Houston is a respectable, classy basketball team with a respectable, classy coach. Wish we could have met them one round later. Nevertheless, this should be a game to represent the best of college basketball. Excited to witness it and hoping the Vols come out victorious! GO VOLS!!!

You recall their coach got a 5 year show cause at Indiana right? Carries a lot of weight that Barnes thinks highly of him but he’s pushed the classy boundaries in his career.

 

[dono]

Lob city babaaaay!

Do not sleep on Gainey.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

You recall their coach got a 5 year show cause at Indiana right? Carries a lot of weight that Barnes thinks highly of him but he’s pushed the classy boundaries in his career.

I feel like Barnes thinks highly of everyone because that’s just Barnes.

 

[JMSqb11]

Everyone have the calm feelings?

 

[BiggsVolFan]

For those not headed north, where is the best place in Knoxville to watch the game? Fieldhouse Social was our go-to but alas…

Hee Haw Brewery!

 

[omghulkhands]

If the streets are any judge, it’s gonna easily be 80% Vol crowd. Maybe better

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Hee Haw Brewery!

Yee-Haw? Hee-Haw was a corny TV show.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Everyone have the calm feelings?

Yep. I want a final 4 for this team badly, but even if they lose I’ll be ok with it. Houston is a worthy opponent.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Thankful that we’re not counting down to K-Y versus Houston right now.

 

[Orangeslide]

I feel like Phillips and Dubar are gonna have to score a couple buckets each to pull this out. With the physical style of play by both defenses, foul trouble will creep into this game. Hope Mashack can lock up Cryer, which I think he can. Chaz good looks are going to be limited but when he’s open hope hes on target. Rebounding, free throws, and turnovers will more than likely determine the outcome of this game. We don’t need a tight whistle. Vols pull out a nailbiter at the end and reach that coveted final 4 bid that has eluded them! In Barnes we trust! Go Vols!

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Thinking 72-65 Vols, but will gladly take 40-39

 

[Orangeslide]

If the streets are any judge, it’s gonna easily be 80% Vol crowd. Maybe better

That large orange turnout can help the team down the stretch. Positive crowd noise can will a team to reach within for maximum effort. We are going to need crowd support and involvement in this game. Go Vols!

 

[ATC_VOL]

Go Vols!

 

[Just a VolinTears]

 

[Just a VolinTears]

It's rainy here in Memphis. Hopefully VOLS are raining threes in Indy! GBO

 

[VolsLFC]

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TYFYS

 

[7thgroupvolfan]

Go Vols beat Houston!

 

[zeppelin128]

Would be amazing to make our first Final Four this afternoon before I'm carried off from West TN tonight like Dorothy and Toto in Kansas.

 

[DocVol]

Onions already before the game with that Mashack piece

 

[Jonboy]

VolNation has taken over Indy.

 

[Orangeslide]

I believe the basketball gods will be smiling on Barnes and Vols today! Vols get it done in Indy and on to San Antonio!

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I feel like Barnes thinks highly of everyone because that’s just Barnes.

True, but guys like Self and Williams have crossed boundaries and slid right through them unscathed, and they're both classy guys as well.

I think if we were able to win it all, it would be one of the most popular championships because of the respect Barnes has earned throughout his career

 

[luthervol]

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75% orange!!

 

[JohnnyD1024]