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

[JRVOL11]

Very real possibility we lose out, save S Carolina.

seems to be trending that way

 

[SGMVols]

If you take this team over the last two weeks, I think it’s 3 losses with the possibility of 4.

Need to right this ship now before the team quits on the season and is just trying to get the season over. If they can do that, they’ve got a good chance of making a run in March. But there are so many questions and holes in this team right now, it’s going to be a slog to get things back.

These guys aren’t going to quit. They may struggle with JJJ being out. But they aren’t going to quit.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

None of us know that. We get Alabama, Arkansas, and Missouri at home where we’re 26-1 over the last two years. Play the games and see where the chips fall.

No, but just look at the performance over the last 2 weeks. Certainly hope you are right and will be the first to eat crow, but tonight was not encouraging in any way whatsoever.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

These guys aren’t going to quit. They may struggle with JJJ being out. But they aren’t going to quit.

I think that was the nail in the coffin for this season

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

These guys aren’t going to quit. They may struggle with JJJ being out. But they aren’t going to quit.

I think you are right and it’s just the sting of this loss and the last few weeks setting in.

 

[SGMVols]

Likely why Miller wanted no part of UT during his recruitment.

Or maybe it’s because he’s a Bama legacy and was never going anywhere else as long as they offered him.

 

[Tenacjim]

I lived through Wade Houston. I'll live through tonight. But that sucked.

Yeah, but I quit watching and barely even kept up with the scores or record when Wade was here. Therefore, no disappointment…..

 

[SGMVols]

I think that was the nail in the coffin for this season

Ok. Then why waste time watching if you‘ve already decided you know what’s coming

 

[JCP201]

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

But who would have thought Vescovi would miss that? I guess that's Barnes fault, too

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

These guys aren’t going to quit. They may struggle with JJJ being out. But they aren’t going to quit.

Have you watched the last few games? This team is done, don't care what anyone says. Easily a second round exit. Just awful.

 

[T-for-Tennessee]

Losing to Vanderbilt is unacceptable in any sport. Period. But it will not matter in the end. We have seen the movie before and it always ends the same. Nice season. Disappointing end. This year will be no different. It's what a Barnes team does.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

I think you are right and it’s just the sting of this loss and the last few weeks setting in.

This loss and the performance against Colorado, kensucky, Florduh, and aubarn

 

[Zues1]

Sure they can but Fulmer was the AD at the time.

He made one of the worst hires in Tennessee football history.

What made us think we could trust him to hire a solid basketball coach?

Yeah well Fulmer is gone, the future is now.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Ok. Then why waste time watching if you‘ve already decided you know what’s coming

You make a good point. I do have better things to do.

 

[Volstylexx]

No, but just look at the performance over the last 2 weeks. Certainly hope you are right and will be the first to eat crow, but tonight was not encouraging in any way whatsoever.

The last two weeks included wins over a top 10 Texas team, and a top 25 Auburn team. Sandwiched and followed by a disappointing FLORIDA loss and a horrible Vanderbilt loss. None of it really matters. That’s what posters have been screaming here for months: “cAnT wIn iN mArCh.” Ok, so let’s wait until … maybe March? Before we make assessments on where this team falls in the TENNESSEE history books.

 

[joevols89]

The last two weeks included wins over a top 10 Texas team, and a top 25 Auburn team. Sandwiched and followed by a disappointing FLORIDA loss and a horrible Vanderbilt loss. None of it really matters. That’s what posters have been screaming here for months: “cAnT wIn iN mArCh.” Ok, so let’s wait until … maybe March? Before we make assessments on where this team falls in the TENNESSEE history books.

Ok then. I guess we all are in agreement to suspend all posting in the basketball forum until March?

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

This loss and the performance against Colorado, kensucky, Florduh, and aubarn

Colorado seems like an eternity ago. The others, well, I don’t think I’ve gotten over any of them.

Vandy? That’s unforgivable.

 

[Volstylexx]

Losing to Vanderbilt is unacceptable in any sport. Period. But it will not matter in the end. We have seen the movie before and it always ends the same. Nice season. Disappointing end. This year will be no different. It's what a Barnes team does.

Did you celebrate last years Sec tournament title? TN’s first in what, 50 years? Genuinely curious if those things matter to folks who hold similar perspectives as you.

 

[VolGee4]

Have you watched the last few games? This team is done, don't care what anyone says. Easily a second round exit. Just awful.

Done, as in hustle? Lol, some of our fans

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Word is out. Tn can’t play physical. When referees let them play Tn doesn do well. Barnes weakness is he la good man who won’t get in officials face. He also doesn’t like players getting too emotional with contact. Thus Plav loss of playing time

Our problems have been the same for a few years. We just do not have the Bigs need to play other teams have have talented Bigs. Also, Lady year was the first time in years when we ha a competitive point guard. We are still weak at those positions. As I have said before, I really hope that one of our 6-10\6-11 Freshmen coming in next year can play better than what we have had in years. I also believe we will have 1 or 2 competitive point guards coming in next year. We will be young, but I believe we will have the base for a better team in the future.

 

[Volstylexx]

Ok then. I guess we all are in agreement to suspend all posting in the basketball forum until March?

That would be ideal.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

The last two weeks included wins over a top 10 Texas team, and a top 25 Auburn team. Sandwiched and followed by a disappointing FLORIDA loss and a horrible Vanderbilt loss. None of it really matters. That’s what posters have been screaming here for months: “cAnT wIn iN mArCh.” Ok, so let’s wait until … maybe March? Before we make assessments on where this team falls in the TENNESSEE history books.

Could it happen? Absolutely. Team has the talent and the skill to make it happen and get on a run. That’s what I’m hoping and cheering for, just like you.

Will it happen? Like you said, let’s let it play out. But there are some cracks showing and teams are catching up to our players and system. What will tell us what this team really has and is made of is the next few weeks and their response to this adversity, most of which they put on themselves.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I it was 4.6.

The replay I saw was 4.8.

 

[Volstylexx]

Could it happen? Absolutely. Team has the talent and the skill to make it happen and get on a run. That’s what I’m hoping and cheering for, just like you.

Will it happen? Like you said, let’s let it play out. But there are some cracks showing and teams are catching up to our players and system. What will tell us what this team really has is the next few weeks and their response to this adversity, most of which they put on themselves.

I absolutely agree. No one is celebrating the chit fest of tonight. Let’s see where we go.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Our problems have been the same for a few years. We just do not have the Bigs need to play other teams have have talented Bigs. Also, Lady year was the first time in years when we ha a competitive point guard. We are still weak at those positions. As I have said before, I really hope that one of our 6-10\6-11 Freshmen coming in next year can play better than what we have had in years. I also believe we will have 1 or 2 competitive point guards coming in next year. We will be young, but I believe we will have the base for a better team in the future.

These skinny weak 6'10 or 6'11 freshmen are not helpful