The Official #6 Tennessee @ Vanderbilt Game Thread, 3:30 PM ET, SEC Network

[Clad in Big Orange]

If we're being honest I think most of us know we're a little overrated.

Yes, but living in Nashville I didn’t want to see this performance today.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Without Ziegler this team is pure 100% dead possum garbage.

 

[Freak]

last time I checked TN has one, count it, one loss this season against a very good Fla team.

Things are out of hand when you’re the voice of reason in here. Lol.

 

[patrick]

And you think Z and Shack are not grabbing when they play D?

You failed to answer the question.

 

[SlyStone]

We have no point guard if ZZ is in foul trouble. Gainey is a combo guard, but doesn't have the handles like ZZ. Looking ahead this is a concern for next season, unless Coach Barnes has someone I hadn't heard considering TENN.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

TN = 9 fouls, Vandy = 7 fouls, not really a disparity

But Vandy got a bunch of away from the ball fouls on ZZ and Cade and that got them in the bonus early. We have made 6 free throws they are 12 of 14. There's your lead. So yes it made a huge difference.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Vandy is leading this game because of how many gifts we gave them that half. Just stop playing stupid and I think we’ll be fine.

 

[vavolfan6]

ouch...shooting 50% from 3 and still losing. Need to stop Vandy from scoring near the basket so much.

 

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

the entire game went Vandy's way when Barnes went with the small lineup

 

[utVolFanInVA]

You failed to answer the question.

I think the whistle has been pretty fair. Don't be surprised if the home team gets the benefit of the doubt. Have you ever played a game on the road?

 

[Vols2015]

last time I checked TN has one, count it, one loss this season against a very good Fla team.

To be fair though, that one loss wasn’t even competitive, so it hurts a bit more.

 

[patrick]

Things are out of hand when you’re the voice of reason in here. Lol.

Isn’t that the freaking TRUTH.

TN has one loss this season against a very good Fla team.

The SEC may get 10 to 12 teams in the damn ncaa tourney.

 

[knoxchief]

Refs allowing numerous hand checking on Vandy

They propbably bet on Vandy in Vegas!

 

[WhenUrVolUrVFL]

The refs are bad. We are worse.

Moo

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

the entire game went Vandy's way when Barnes went with the small lineup

I miss Jerry “the suit” Stackhouse

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

I’m at the game and believe it or not every time I see us play at Vandy I get treated worse than I do at literally any other school: it’s outrageous

 

[Sudden Impact]

Agree but not physical, likely confidence. Basketball is a tough game when your shots are not falling.

I think the physical side has caused some issues mentally. We have seen it with Barnes' previous teams. Lanier's first year in system as well. DK had a brief slump but he was probably in better shape.

Just as disturbing has been the foul calls both ways as this is what you can expect from any road game. It is just crap. Long season this is a must win before the gauntlet. Still expect a 10 to 15 point win. Bigs 2 fouls each and Z with 2 we should be ok. Conditioning.

 

[Namorto1]

Okpara and Phillips need to watch fouling early in 2nd half. Without either Vandy is abusing us in paint when we play small. Also beating us on boards.

 

[patrick]

To be fair though, that one loss wasn’t even competitive, so it hurts a bit more.

And Florida is a very good team. An NCAA tournament team.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Yes, but living in Nashville I didn’t want to see this performance today.

I think we'll still win today, but our lack of offense will keep us from being great this year.
By great, I mean elite 8 or more

 

[BeardedVol]

Zeigler in foul trouble on the road is a recipe for disaster.

We're a different team when he isn't on the floor.

 

[RAVOL]

quit the ref blaming.
We have a top 10 roster but we don''t play smart enough to go as far as last years' team.

Seniors fouling 3 pt shooters and leaving their feet on a head fake. High school

Now I agree with the 2 seniors stupidity fouls. We will play better more consistent this half definitely more intensity. Expect a 4 point Victory by our Vols. In CHRIST Alone

 

[molsen81]

I think Barnes can excel at 2nd half adjustments

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Isn’t that the freaking TRUTH.

TN has one loss this season against a very good Fla team.

The SEC may get 10 to 12 teams in the damn ncaa tourney.

I want to win today. It’s personal.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

I hope they got some more of that halftime magic.