The Official #6 Tennessee @ Vanderbilt Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[djohnnyg]

I've said ot before I'll say it again...there is something real and tangible about the "Barnes Wall." They hit it every year...this year earlier than usual. Last 3 games showed what this team really is...a fraud. Losing to Florida and Vandy...and barely ekeing out a controversial win over Auburn. Sad. Another vastly overrated UT team being exposed..
AGAIN.

 

[Caculator]

I'm pissed especially at Phillips just dunk that ball dude

He does not play above the rim

 

[sportsnut624]

Sweet 16 and done

Hell I’d gladly take a sweet 16 with this team. That’s my ceiling for them and I’ve said that from the beginning of the year.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Phillips not dunking that ball was a direct reflection of Barnes’ instilling tentativeness on offense. I don’t even think it can be questioned.

Maybe but Barnes went off when he didn't.

 

[JCP201]

Uros? At leadt he would hit someone.

Can't have him at the end- he can't shoot a free throw.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

He does not play above the rim

He's had plenty dunks this season

 

[Hbg]

Some DA was on here earlier running his mouth about how bad Vanderbilt is, I’d like to ask him where that puts us.

 

[Putbacks]

Barnes constantly preaches for his players to dunk the ball! He wanted Phillips to throw it down there. Replay it. You see him indicate that on the sideline.

 

[05_never_again]

Omaha is the equivalent of elite 8 in March so he’s already surpassed Barnes. Also doesn’t have to resort to splitting regular season titles like Failing Rick

In terms of the teams that are remaining at that point in the tournament, yes, but I don't think baseball is anywhere near as deep as basketball. The NCAAT, especially over the last decade, is a total crap shoot where it seems like about any one of about a dozen different teams could win it.

 

[Russdaddy2027]

Blame it on the dunk but folks , Vescovi should have hit his foul shots and this wouldn’t have mattered . It’s hard to be a TN basketball fan . Truly is ….

Don’t forget JJJ, what was he 1-8….

 

[BreatheUT]

In one week we have lost the #1 and #2 seed in the NCAA tournament...and are on the verge of losing the two round bye in sec tournament

Against two teams that will be in the NIT.

 

[UTFanHades]

Maybe but Barnes went off when he didn't.

He’s always been great at that. Delivering meaningful seasons with his talent is where he struggles

 

[Volstylexx]

Waiting for @Volstylexx to come tell us this wasn't a bad loss

Second bad loss of the season. Colorado and now Vandy. Will see how the respond down the stretch.

 

[SouthknoxTN07]

It’s to the point with TN sports that I don’t even get mad anymore . No reason In it , it won’t change our daily life any . I personally am to the point I am gonna stop making time for them when they play any sport.

 

[hatingbamaisawayoflife]

Lost to a team bama beat by 50

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It’s just absolutely inexcusable to lose that game. And it’s inexplicable and is beyond belief that Julian Phillips passed up that dunk.

 

[OrangeBoro]

Man just stop watching & posting. I ****ing HATE fair weather fans like you. Hit the door!

Lol thanks for letting us know

 

[Russdaddy2027]

Can't have him at the end- he can't shoot a free throw.

Neither did vescovi…. Bet uros would’ve dunked that ball and put us up 4 though

 

[Caz]

Anyone surprised? We always have a clunker or two in us especially when we get national attention and then become the victim of highlights later on ESPN talking about an upset. It’s a damn TN curse. # SC Football

 

[utkCREW]

When does White start looking for somebody to take Tennessee basketball to the next level?

You crazy... funny, but crazy man.

 

[VOLifornia]

I have tickets to the Final Four this year and at this point I feel like we are out after second round. I do not want it to be like my visit to Minneapolis a few years back where I was decked out in my gear and everyone said Go VOLS, but we were done a few rounds before. Had the tickets and he’s a Texas Tech grad so was supporting.

I love my VOLS but they cannot seem to close out a game convincingly when it’s close. This will bite them when a hungry teams gets up on them and they tighten up or go completely cold on offense. It’s always all good or always all bad….. I’ll go drown my sorrows in a beer or 6.

 

[SouthknoxTN07]

Don’t forget JJJ, what was he 1-8….

I agree. They deserved to lose this game . Off to bed I go . The sun will come out tomorrow

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

Barnes constantly preaches for his players to dunk the ball! He wanted Phillips to throw it down there. Replay it. You see him indicate that on the sideline.

I believe you mean the baseline when referring to that trash heap of a gym.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

There are no words…..

I mean......you have to admit last year was a pretty bad postseason result after dominating the entire season.

 

[Vol737]

You’re in for 5-10 years of disappointment if you think Barnes is ever getting to an elite 8 here

Pretty much what I’m saying. Yeah, I just don’t see it happening. Could’ve and should’ve probably been there already with some of the talent we’ve had, but I’m prepared for each season to be like Groundhog Day.