The Official #6 [2] Tennessee vs. [7] Texas Game Thread, 8:00 PM ET, CBS

[Frozevol]

WE are going to miss that guy. Badly. He runs the show, dishes the ball, hits 3's (Most games) and plays tough D 40 minutes. Heart & Soul of the UT Vols.

We have him another year.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

You were right. I really feel like you guys should have destroyed Texas, but an ugly win is just as good as any. Maybe you guys just got your terrible game out of the way and survived, and will play lights out next week.

Have to give Texas credit. This type of defense is what we’ve struggled with all season. If the shots fell, we’re probably looking at a double digit blowout. This game just boiled down to elite defense, shots not falling, emotion, and making critical free-throws.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Whew! What a rough game. Maybe we got our bad game out of our system. We sure don’t need to start that cold going forward.

I would rather face Oregon than Creighton. Oregon is only in the tournament because they managed to win the PAC-12 tournament.

 

[turbovol]

On the other hand Dante is a load for Oregon….
On the other hand he might be good practice for Edey in next round…hahahaha

just win the damn game!!!

Dante is thin but very athletic. Edy is taller and bigger and not as athletic--but very effective.

Oregon and Creighton are quite different.

 

[johnboyhunter]

Meanwhile in KY. PLEASE KEEP CAL

 

[TheMookieMonster]

What was FAU and FDU? I don’t recall their seeds.

FDU was the 16 seed that upset Purdue and some actual dorks on this board were adamant we didn’t want to face them because “they are a Cinderella”.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

9 (FAU) vs. 16 (FDU)

We had people saying they wanted a 30 something win FAU team over a 16 seed which is insane.

Yes, and I still can't believe people actually were arguing for that.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Yes, and I still can't believe people actually were arguing for that.

Many people are not intelligent. Think that’s about all that can be said.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

FDU was the 16 seed that upset Purdue and some actual dorks on this board were adamant we didn’t want to face them because “they are a Cinderella”.

"THE NATION WILL BE AGAINST US IF WE PLAY FDU!!!!!"

 

[vol94]

FDU was the 16 seed that upset Purdue and some actual dorks on this board were adamant we didn’t want to face them because “they are a Cinderella”.

Wow, I totally forgot. Always the lower seed and then let the chips fall. We are better than both on paper.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Many people are not intelligent. Think that’s about all that can be said.

If was the same vibe of "Would you rather win the NIT or lose in the first round of the NCAAT?"

 

[cwbytruckers]

Sure hope our fans buy tons of tickets in Detroit.

 

[2EastTnVols]

I know Oregon is the lower seed but damn Creighton looks slow as molasses

 

[Caz]

Dante with Ducks could give us trouble inside. Just saying

 

[BowlBrother85]

By my count, Tennessee has played 8 teams in the Sweet 16 :

1) Virginia (1981)
2) North Carolina (2000)
3) Ohio State (2007)
4) Louisville (2008)
5) Ohio State (2010) - the only game we won
6) Michigan (2014)
7) Purdue (2019)
8) Florida Atlantic (2023)

The winner of the Creighton vs Oregon game will be the worst team we have ever played in the Sweet 16.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

"THE NATION WILL BE AGAINST US IF WE PLAY FDU!!!!!"

Arguably the funniest and also dumbest debate ever on this board. Second 16 seed in the history of the sport to win a game and people were afraid of them. Well, they got what they wanted in FAU and they sent us home.

 

[volplaya8]

We will have our hands full with Oregon…but I will not accept losing to a double digit seed…I will not be satisfied with that at all

 

[BradentonVol]

Donte, for Oregon, is running out of steam.

 

[vol94]

Off topic, but it’s amazing how players are allowed to “carry” the ball instead of a regular dribble. I saw ZZ drive to the rim and the ball stayed on is hip. I’m not sure when the rules changed.

Everyone does it. Even when the point guard brings the ball up the court.

 

[2EastTnVols]

Arguably the funniest and also dumbest debate ever on this board. Second 16 seed in the history of the sport to win a game and people were afraid of them. Well, they got what they wanted in FAU and they sent us home.

FAU coach headed to Michigan

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Oregon looks like a 2-man team. Neutralize Cuisanard with ZZ and we can win.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

You always want the lower seed. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink it. Don’t do the “We want FAU over FDU” thing. Lower seed. Always.

Maybe you’re right. But Dante and Couissinard are trouble.

 

[Bryan1]

Dante with Ducks could give us trouble inside. Just saying

He's been a force inside but looks like he's getting gassed now.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Awaka vs Dante. Who gets the knockout and in what round?

 

[NOLACHUCKEYTOM]

Donte, for Oregon, is running out of steam.

Yep, bending over and holding knees a lot.