The Official #6 Tennessee vs. Missouri Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[dillyo51]

And on our way to a 8 seed

It won’t be that high.

 

[TNVOLFN]

He also made many clutch 3s today. He’s dealing with shoulder problems. And after the vandy loss, you know he took it hard. The amount of pressure he’s under at the line there is more than anything you’ve faced in your life. I agree it’s disappointing, but he’s done a lot for us

Why don’t you go offer to rub his shoulder for him; you’re probably his only fan right now

 

[Volstylexx]

You clowns blaming Barnes for every loss. I’ve yet to come in here and see you same idiots giving him any credit for 19 non-losses. Obviously Barnes told Z to make a stupid foul and Vescovi to miss that free throw. And I think many of you think he willed that game winning shot to go in.

They don't care. All week they've b*** and moaned that something had to change. Barnes puts BJ Edwards in the game (who hasn't played all year). Barnes haters: "nOt eNoUgH!!!" " BaRnEs nEvEr mAkEs aDjUsTmAnTmAnTs!!!!" ...Vols fight back from 17 down - "oMg wErE hOrRibLe!" Give me a damn break.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

A good coach tells his players and COACHES them not to have lane violations like that...PREPARES them for end of game situations like that. Fact.

Lol he has to explain to SEC basketball players they can’t go into the lane early?

 

[One Vol One Fam]

Barnes shares some responsibility. Why would you not guard the inbound passer to make the pass more difficult. They had no timeouts left. Maybe you force them into a 5 second call or a bad pass out of desperation.

 

[Vtonerider]

Missouri took advantage of an opportunity we gave them. Hopefully we can regroup.

 

[KeyVol14]

No. I'll repeat it again. Tennessee is 19-6, beat Kansas and Texas, and a few other ranked teams. And you're asking me if I'm blind?

If that's what you define as "flat out suck," then almost everyone save five or six teams in Division I "flat out sucks." That's preposterous.

TN is good as anyone in the country but offense is way to inconsistent to be trusted in the tournament.

 

[EasternVol]

Vescovi needs to ride the pine… with Uros and company .

That's a very bad take.

 

[volforlife15]

Vescovi missed the second shot too so the lane violation made no difference.

It actually made a huge difference. Gave them a free inbounds instead of having to rebound pass and shoot within 4.2 seconds. No chance they get the look they got. Again it helps to know the game

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Barnes going to the smell lineup was a brilliant move that led to the comeback.

This is true. I’m scratching my head about Barnes on a lot of stuff right now, but that move was a brilliant one and pretty much the only reason we clawed back into this game. Credit where it’s due.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Lol he has to explain to SEC basketball players they can’t go into the lane early?

You have to start entertaining the idea that our players may not know some obvious basketball things.

 

[vol94]

It’s annoying when people blame officials when they clearly just don’t know the game

To be honest, I didn’t read that comment. I will get roasted for saying this, but I say it during every game thread in both football and basketball, but here I go.

The refs did NOT cause TN to lose. TN lost this game. They played themselves back into the game. But once again, the following occurred:

1. Can’t extend a lead to close the game. Up two possessions and we don’t know what to do on the next possession. ZZ airballs a three and then Mizz scores. No go to guy
2. Foul shots - not sure of the % but missed critical ones tonight. Awaka 1-6.
3. Committing stupid fouls - why foul on the perimeter or back court .
4. ZZ- see #3. Idk what he was thinking.
5. Vescovi- again w a missed foul shot. Jus t make them both.
6. Awaka- lane violation or foul? That was plain stupid. No other way to call it. We would’ve been up three if Vescovi makes it.
7. Last possession - NO Defense.


I just don’t understand the lack of IQ. I get that it is in the moment but when was the last time you saw the recent events occur like then tonight in one game? What about two consecutive games. This team is mentally and physically exhausted. I don’t have the answer, but I don’t get paid $7million a yr to correct it. Loss #3 on Wed as Bama can and will attack our guards and their bigs are athletic.

I said last nt we would be a three seed at worse. Idk now.

 

[djohnnyg]

Will we even be ranked next week?

 

[rumaso11]

Foul, lane violation, whatever. It was a stupid play that cost us the game. No need to get angry with one another as we are all frustrated because we care so much about TN sports.

Vescovi missed the second shot too so the lane violation made no difference.

 

[hUTch2002]

Vescovi is the type of guy who gets fouled at 3 pt line w 4 secs left only needing 1 free throw out of 3...and misses them all.

That’s a little much. Seriously, the dude has no legs by the end, not with the way he’s always moving.

 

[VolArmy74]

Absolutely. Makes no sense that rule is still on the books.

We could have fouled 45 before any given throw in and he's at best making 33 percent of his fts with that shot. The officials can replay and decide it is a flagrant in college, which they did. It actually was one but they aren't making that call unless it's a tackle, without being made to by rule.

 

[TheBigOne10]

I just think we are likely mentally done after this week. The next 6 games will really test our mettle.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Will we even be ranked next week?

My god dude

 

[BowlBrother85]

We are snake-bitten at the moment. We will recover, however.

... and for those of you saying crap like :

"I'll never watch another one .... "

and ....

"I'm done with this BS ... "

That's fine, but keep your word this time, and stop posting here as well. You won't be missed.

 

[casetopia]

ZZ makes some mistakes by being a little over zealous at times but that's also what makes him so good. I wouldn't trade him for any other player. Kid has the heart of a lion.

 

[Voltopia]

I wish we didn’t have so many “fans” who come out of the woodwork after losses to lob criticism grenades because they thrive on negativity, but we don’t always get what we want.

I'll bet you money some of those people commenting are secretly happy Tennessee lost - and were probably pissed off when Tennessee rallied for its comeback. Sick people.

 

[RockyTop140]

Why don’t you go offer to rub his shoulder for him; you’re probably his only fan right now

Not even close. Most Tennessee fans can see he’s done his best for us and given his all. Been a couple of disappointing games but don’t let that be the reason you trash a player who loves Tennessee.

 

[WaywardVol]

Who gives a **** about a seed? These guys aren’t getting out of the first weekend…

So true. Phillips got BIG NIL money. I mean BIG. What the hell is that guy bringing???

 

[vols 30]

We are snake-bitten at the moment.

... but for those of you saying crap like :

"I'll never watch another one .... "

and ....

"I'm done with this BS ... "

That's fine ... but keep your word this time, and stop posting here as well. You won't be missed.

How about I'm done with this BS but I'll keep watching ?

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

So true. Phillips got BIG NIL money. I mean BIG. What the hell is that guy bringing???

He's no one and done. Any truth to him being hurt today?