The Official #8 Tennessee vs. Tarleton State Game Thread, 6:30 PM ET, SEC Network+

[KnoxtotheBoro20]

I think the better competition is more than he expected and is struggling with it

He is struggling to play defense and is trying to do too much on offense. He needs this holiday break to get right mentally

 

[Zues1]

Here's a possible upside. Barnes teams usually look like world beaters early in the schedule, then reality sits in for the fans as the team flames out.
This team early in the schedule looks uninterested.
Maybe they catch fire and shock the world. On the other hand this might be it......

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I think the better competition is more than he expected and is struggling with it

Especially since he’s the 1st guy they try to game plan against.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Pretty sure Kevin O’Neil gave this team a pep talk via skype.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Your Kool-aid game is weak bro. Bring on something worth it, you can’t argue that this has been pathetic yet you try so hard too

I just love watching your childish overreactions, trying to make yourself look smart.

You literally have no idea how the game of basketball works.

Scoring droughts and bad games happen, but don’t let that stop you from defending your narrative.

 

[2EastTnVols]

I think the better competition is more than he expected and is struggling with it

He sure didn't struggle against unc, kansas, or Purdue. Maybe ankle still bothering him?

 

[Grude_Awakening]

I think the better competition is more than he expected and is struggling with it

Yeah how dare him try to step up to Tarlenton F’n State

 

[knoxchief]

Barnes doesn't want to run up the points on his buddy coach. They said they coached together and were really good friends. He is trying to keep it respectible

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

The Legion of the Miserables are representing tonight. Strong effort!

 

[Grude_Awakening]

I just love watching your childish overreactions, trying to make yourself look smart.

You literally have no idea how the game of basketball works.

Scoring droughts and bad games happen, but don’t let that stop you from defending your narrative.

I would walk a circle on the court with you at 38 yrs old. I guarantee it.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

Pretty sure Kevin O’Neil gave this team a pep talk via skype.

If anyone could get a team fired up, it's ONeil.

 

[ColinS]

He is struggling to play defense and is trying to do too much on offense. He needs this holiday break to get right mentally

The books out on him. Get the ball out of his hands before he gets his drive started. It's time for him to counter with an adjustment.

 

[AppStVol]

Knecht looks dejected on the end of the bench. If we are this bad offensively, we may as well run iso for 3 on offense like the 2nd half in Chapel Hill.

 

[Caz]

Here's a possible upside. Barnes teams usually look like world beaters early in the schedule, then reality sits in for the fans as the team flames out.
This team early in the schedule looks uninterested.
Maybe they catch fire and shock the world. On the other hand this might be it......

I’ve thought this too and hope you’re correct. Just seems like chemistry is missing or something now

 

[tnvols72]

Syracuse has a TE playing QB. That looks familiar lol

 

[Doctrippin]

Barnes doesn't want to run up the points on his buddy coach. They said they coached together and were really good friends. He is trying to keep it respectible

Was it the same for GA Southern?

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

At this point you don't worry about what you look like, just get the win and go home. No one will care about this game in March.

 

[BreatheUT]

wtf is wrong with Knecht?

Sometimes it's the none threat from other players that cause the other team to focus the defense toward the only feared scorer.

 

[ColinS]

The Legion of the Miserables are representing tonight. Strong effort!

Yeah, the few, the proud, the ones that tell the truth, and don't make lame excuses.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I would walk a circle on the court with you at 38 yrs old. I guarantee it.

Can’t be any worse than your posts.

Merry Christmas!

 

[NATHAN05]

Did Steve Hamer just say our boys need to go to a massage parlor after this game? ..........lol, I know what he means but inappropriate popped in my head when he said it. We're trying to stay off probation steve!!!

 

[Doctrippin]

I’ve thought this too and hope you’re correct. Just seems like chemistry is missing or something now

Agreed, they should really be having fun out there in this game like KY at Lville. There is a mental issue with this team

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

That Barnes kid for Tarleton is as fast as lightning and always seems to know where to be to get the high percentage shot.

 

[tnvols72]

He sure didn't struggle against unc, kansas, or Purdue. Maybe ankle still bothering him?

Well he has not played well since the UNC game. If he is hurt then why is Barnes playing him?

 

[HoptownVol]

Bout what I expected, nothing about this team is impressive.