The Official #6 Tennessee @ #9 Arizona Game Thread, 10:30 PM ET, ESPN2

[omghulkhands]

Watching the Zag Bama game with all the foul calls when driving to the basket... I won't ever understand why Barne's teams just stay on the perimeter and never drive to the basket to pick up easy fouls/foul shots and get the other team in foul trouble... If Arizona has big men, then this is exactly what we need to be doing to draw fouls and get them in trouble early... Guess we'll see...

We fouled out two of Arizona’s starters last year including their best player.

 

[joevols89]

We fouled out two of Arizona’s starters last year including their best player.

Yeah and one was in foul trouble from the start. Never had the chance to make an impact. Their big white guy who’s name is slipping from me.

 

[volinbama256]

Coach Barnes must know a little bit about what he’s doing. His Vols beat Gonzaga by 19 on a neutral court whereas the mighty Tide is about to lose to them in Birmingham.

Not really having anything to do with my point... Talking about the overall season and our recent history of playing almost pure perimeter basketball and not driving to the net to pick up fouls on a regular basis during a game. We could definitely get the bigs we will face tonight in foul trouble if we choose to drive...

 

[omghulkhands]

Not really having anything to do with my point... Talking about the overall season and our recent history of playing almost pure perimeter basketball and not driving to the net to pick up fouls on a regular basis during a game. We could definitely get the bigs we will face tonight in foul trouble if we choose to drive...

We are 14th in the nation in free throw attempts per game

 

[n_huffhines]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

Tough luck, man. Hope you get to feeling better.

 

[InVOLuntary]

So are JJJ and Vescovi out?

 

[The Dog]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

Sorry, man, that sucks. If I lived in Tucson would you have given me the tickets?

 

[southgatevol]

We are 14th in the nation in free throw attempts per game

But if they were coached better they would be at a minimum 13th.....

 

[n_huffhines]

Sorry, man, that sucks. If I lived in Tucson would you have given me the tickets?

For sure

 

[LibertyVol]

So everyone will play except for JJJ but two won't be quite 100%... Not expecting a win, but if we come to play and don't roll over, we can keep this close. Yes they are averaging high scoring numbers, but look at their schedule... they have not hit a defense yet like ours. All depends on whether we drive to the basket, make our regular shots, minimize stupid turnovers, and make our foul shots, which a top 10 team should at this point.

If Tennessee can shoot their threes, at least an acceptable % then it will be a good game. If they go into a few cold spells like they do at times then it may be a beat down for the Vols. I am thinking they will shoot well and keep it close.

 

[RavinDave]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

That’s a bummer man!

 

[volfanhill]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

Feel better

 

[vanillagorilla]

Still over 3 hours until tipoff

 

[87&91ALUM]

Just win....I am hoping I can stay up for the whole game. At least I'm on CT. Arizona sounds good and will be on home court. Good challenge for Vols entering Conference play. Need great defense, hitting 50% or better from threes, and young guys contributing without a lot of fouls. GBO!

 

[berryvol]

Any early news on who is active and who is out?

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Just started getting sick an hour ago. Was about to head to Tucson. I guess I gotta eat this admission cost. **** I'm so sad. Maybe we'll catch Vols in 10 years the next time they come to AZ.

Feel better dude.

 

[The Dog]

For sure

See, I knew Jerry was hating on you. Of course, that's better than him loving on you, he's a sick man and not the kind of sick you are. You know

 

[camp_steveo]

Gonna try, but probably end up watching this one over coffee in the morning.

 

[SDV]

About to head in to enemy territory.

 

[firestorm]

Currently rolling silverware.

Lucky for me the Volunteers Wildcats is late so most likely I can still the 2nd half of a thrilling game since usually stops being busy during 9pm hour on Saturdays at Texas Roadhouse.

 

[firestorm]

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Great Orange Volunteers items you’ll be wearing in Arizona today.

I expect you’ll be enjoying the pretty sight of the Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders.

 

[Vols till I fall]

I'm sick as hell, have Covid!

I can't wait to see our Vols play on TV!

 

[firestorm]

This game has a Sweet 16 feeling. We win this , it’s like we move on to E8. Reality would put us no less than top 5. Big game tonight!! Let’s see how our team responds!

I agree mainly because Arizona is a heavyweight foe.
High confidence if the high ranked Volunteers can defeat a high ranked Wildcats in Arizona tonight.

 

[SDV]

Great Orange Volunteers items you’ll be wearing in Arizona today.

I expect you’ll be enjoying the pretty sight of the Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders.

The talent here is pretty nice