The Official #7 Tennessee vs. Syracuse Game Thread, 2:30 PM ET, ESPN2

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

We are a better team but I see us shooting better in the second half.
Did they turn the thermostat up? Knecht looks like he's been playing in a sauna

Typical of part dutch/german white boy, he good

 

[tev.sm]

Any other year we would be down 10 at the half... having Knecht is the only reason why we're up 5.

 

[volfan__18]

Also Daltons defense looks pretty good tonight. He’s progressing nicely on defense while his offense is already one of the best in the country.

 

[therealitytheory]

Knecht played all 20 min. Hope he's got plenty in the tank.

 

[Namorto1]

Our guards need to contribute on offensive end. Or all they will do is double Knecht every time he touches the ball.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

He seeing way better defense than he saw against that crappy Wisconsin D yet he is still getting his points and carrying us on offense.

He’s going to deserve a Purple Heart by the end of the season - defenses are going to play him tight and rough. Which should open the rest of the squad up for opportunities.

But this guy is another level. Doesn’t matter he’s got a guy in his pocket and an elbow in his ear, he makes things happen and doesn’t back down.

 

[tennrich1]

We missed several close to the basket too. Hopefully we’ll make those in the 2nd half. CLEARLY ZZ is still making his way back. Hopefully by league play he’ll be able to play longer minutes.

 

[TJSVOLS]

Sorry i was replying to someone else asking if anyone had played against a 7'4" guy and I meant I had against a 7'2" guy lol

Oh, sorry my bad

 

[volfanhill]

Thank God for Dalton or this would be really ugly!

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

I really hope vescovi figures it out soon

 

[orbs son]

If ZZ and Vescovi get going, then we are going to be tough.

 

[ColinS]

All this talk of playing 11 or or 12 players every year before the season and of course it's an 8 man rotation in a three games in three days tournament.

 

[RavinDave]

Have we had a player like Knecht since Barnes has been here? Dude can create anything.

He has it all

 

[orbs son]

All this talk of playing 11 or or 12 players every year before the season and of course it's an 8 man rotation in a three games in three days tournament.

Awaka and Dillione are out aren’t they?

 

[RockyTop140]

Awaka and Dillione are out aren’t they?

Correct

 

[cwbytruckers]

Knecht played all 20 min. Hope he's got plenty in the tank.

That’s probably because Santi got two fouls.

 

[ColinS]

Awaka and Dillione are out aren’t they?

Yes, could be 9 with more healthy bodies but Estrella would not have played without Awaka's injury.

 

[cncchris33]

It's been our perceived weakness, but we are killing Cuse on the boards. 27-20, and 9-3 on the offensive glass. They have a 7'4 true center and we lost our best rebounder.

 

[cwbytruckers]

The player im highest on is Cade Phillips. He seems to be very quick. He moves like he isnt scared to be out there. His ceiling could be high. Hope he sees some second half action. He has a bounce in his step.

 

[vavolfan6]

We haven't even forced a foul on their big man yet. That should have been the goal frol the start. If you are going to miss inside at least try to be strong ebough to draw a foul. Too many soft attempts.

 

[VolArmy74]

We need to come out and rock them these first five minutes of the second half. I'd love to push it from 5 to 15 or so.

 

[Big Orange#1]

Have we had a player like Knecht since Barnes has been here? Dude can create anything.

No

 

[JCP201]

Hope Awaka is okay. I'm glad he's out there with the team and standing.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Here we go boys, turn it up!

 

[walkenvol]

I’m super excited about Estrella’s play. He’s starting to look like he can be a reliable rotation piece. The future’s bright!