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

[volwindy]

Anyone in Charlotte have any idea of what to expect as far as the crown tonight? I’d expect far more Tennessee fans than Texas, just wondering if you all are seeing a crazy amount of orange around town. I’d expect more fans there tonight than were there Thursday night.

More Tennessee orange than Texas, but the crazy amount will be UNC fans.

 

[OrangeInKy]

More Tennessee orange than Texas, but the crazy amount will be UNC fans.

Thank you. UNC fans will be pro Texas , I’d guess. Likely aren’t fans of Barnes from Clemson days and will want the underdog.

 

[CornbreadVol]

And they will be pro Texas , I’d guess. Likely aren’t fans of Barnes from Clemson days and will want the underdog.

Don’t worry, Izzo will take care of them for us.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Don’t worry, Izzo will take care of them for us.

I wouldn’t be shocked.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Thank you. UNC fans will be pro Texas , I’d guess. Likely aren’t fans of Barnes from Clemson days and will want the underdog.

Yes, it will be very pro Texas. Vol fans need to be LOUD.

 

[Vfl2407]

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You do realize that doing that in the Big12 would result in a penalty against the opposing team.
i think they will hate the SEC teams.

 

[dobre_shunka]

Anyone in Charlotte have any idea of what to expect as far as the crown tonight? I’d expect far more Tennessee fans than Texas, just wondering if you all are seeing a crazy amount of orange around town. I’d expect more fans there tonight than were there Thursday night.

Texas fans are pretty minimal. There were clearly more Colorado State fans than Texas fans at the game Thursday night. Guaranteed there will be more Pantone 151 tonight than brown.

Charlotte has a sizable local alumni/fan presence but there were also a lot of out of towners Thursday

 

[Purplehaze26]

Over the past 5 years, I’ve never seen as many airballs as JJJ and Santi have shot over the last 2 months. Sure hope this stops today

 

[EasternVol]

You mean like playing at both Rupp and Coleman?

And Duke last year.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Just win baby.

 

[FlVols]

GBO! Ride those longhorns all the way and get the win! Go Vols!!

 

[tennesseecoyote]

I think Knecht scores more points in this game than Texas scores in either half. Tennessee in a blowout.

 

[Volprofch05]

Thank you. UNC fans will be pro Texas , I’d guess. Likely aren’t fans of Barnes from Clemson days and will want the underdog.

UNC couldn’t see us unless it’s in the title game, so I don’t think UNC fans will be too invested. Probably sitting on their hands or posing in their powder blue.

 

[fear]

DK said yesterday he wants payback for when they beat him at Northern Colorado and the fans booed him. also this gives me hope (watch them drain 20 3s tonight)

 

[OrangeInKy]

UNC couldn’t see us unless it’s in the title game, so I don’t think UNC fans will be too invested. Probably sitting on their hands or posing on their powder blue.

I know, I mean they’d just want the underdog and their fans that are old enough to remember Barnes at Clemson hate him for his dust up with Dean Smith. Usually fans with no rooting interest go for the underdog, so UNC fans will be pro Texas

 

[OrangeInKy]

Over the past 5 years, I’ve never seen as many airballs as JJJ and Santi have shot over the last 2 months. Sure hope this stops today

You haven’t watched much of Mizzou have you?

 

[camp_steveo]

I haven't watched Tx this season. Can they defend DK? If not, he is going off in this one.

 

[CAVPUT]

I haven't watched Tx this season. Can they defend DK? If not, he is going off in this one.

How often do we see an opponent have a crazy good shooting day? All it takes is one guy getting stoopid hot in a game when our shots aren't falling. It's kinda the story of March for Barnes and UT.

 

[Lankykong]

How often do we see an opponent have a crazy good shooting day? All it takes is one guy getting stoopid hot in a game when our shots aren't falling. It's kinda the story of March for Barnes and UT.

Story of the SEC this year in the tournament

 

[DarkVolder]

I’m so nervous

Me too. I think we win though. But I keep thinking about that Michigan loss in the second round two years ago when we were the higher seeded team.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

We’re on the groove line! GBO!

 

[CAVPUT]

Story of the SEC this year in the tournament

Very true. I expect Texas to come out swinging and playing their best game. Can we respond? Will we? Or will we have another of our mood swings games where we just don't look interested?

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

DK said yesterday he wants payback for when they beat him at Northern Colorado and the fans booed him. also this gives me hope (watch them drain 20 3s tonight)

Gives you hope?

 

[volwindy]

I know, I mean they’d just want the underdog and their fans that are old enough to remember Barnes at Clemson hate him for his dust up with Dean Smith. Usually fans with no rooting interest go for the underdog, so UNC fans will be pro Texas

The last time when this happened in Charlotte, UNC had the first game as well. They won their game and I'd say half of their fans stuck around for our game, so we had a much quieter game. I'd expect similar tonight if they win.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

I’m so nervous

Same…I think we are the better team and should win, but we’ve seen that more than a few times before.