The Official #9 Tennessee vs. Arkansas Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[PEPPERJAX]

9.5 point spread. Who is going to bet that after the Bama game? Hogs can easily beat that spread.

If we play to our potential Vols should cover.

 

[gohogs14]

9.5 point spread. Who is going to bet that after the Bama game? Hogs can easily beat that spread.

Well Arkansas is coming off of a game in which we had our worst shooting percentage in a game in 20 years. And starting PF Justin Smith is out 3-6 weeks which severely hindered our inside presence against Mizzou. With Smith out we're going to really struggle against strong, physical bigs which is why I don't think this is a great matchup for us unless we just get really hot from deep.

 

[cardvolfan]

Well Arkansas is coming off of a game in which we had our worst shooting percentage in a game in 20 years. And starting PF Justin Smith is out 3-6 weeks which severely hindered our inside presence against Mizzou. With Smith out we're going to really struggle against strong, physical bigs which is why I don't think this is a great matchup for us unless we just get really hot from deep.

Truth is, if everyone else is shooting well, you have a chance. Tennessee is clearly superior talent-wise, so you will need good to great shooting to win, depending on how Tennessee is hitting. With our 21,000 plus crowd, we have a huge advantage.....oh, wait....never mind.

 

[Volfan1000]

THE SERIES

• Tennessee leads its all-time series with Arkansas, 22-21, dating to 1936.
• The teams split last season's two meetings, with each squad winning on its home court.
• Santiago Vescovi had 20 points and eight assists the last time UT played Arkansas in Knoxville.
• Tennessee holds a 13-4 advantage when the series is contested in Knoxville and has won the last two meetings at home.
• Rick Barnes is 1-1 in head-to-head coaching matchups with Eric Musselman.

Barnes is 6-6 in his coaching career against Arkansas according to the game notes at utsports.com

I think the rivalry against Arkansas is the best in basketball of the four teams that have joined the SEC since 1992.

 

[LSG410EC83]

I don’t mean while I’m looking at my phone. Just in general. I used to plan my days around home games and now it’s moot.

Know what you mean. I went ahead and deferred my tickets til next year. Really hated to do it, but my schedule at work is funky due to Covid and have to work 50 percent of the Saturdays. Hard to burn that much vacation for just basketball. When things get back to normal, will be off every Saturday. Ready to get back to normal, if that will ever happen. lol

 

[Border Vol]

Lets go BasketVols have a nice rebound from the Alabama game!

 

[vavolfan6]

I like our chances especially if Arky's 7'3 kid shoots 3 pointers all game..

 

[esarmstrong]

Since I’m not attending games, I keep forgetting if the game “today” is home or away.

No one is playing home games this year. Just a series of neutral site games where one team travels and the other walks out from their regular locker room.

 

[cardvolfan]

No one is playing home games this year. Just a series of neutral site games where one team travels and the other walks out from their regular locker room.

Not totally true that it’s neutral. Familiarity is an advantage, but not as much without the fans.

 

[Voltopia]

Colorado is far from a scrimmage. They’re not a bad basketball team at all, will likely make the tourney and is currently top 15 in the NET rankings.

Oh, sorry! My mistake there, you're totally right. I forgot about Colorado. It feels like ages ago already.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Know what you mean. I went ahead and deferred my tickets til next year. Really hated to do it, but my schedule at work is funky due to Covid and have to work 50 percent of the Saturdays. Hard to burn that much vacation for just basketball. When things get back to normal, will be off every Saturday. Ready to get back to normal, if that will ever happen. lol

I’m prepaid on TN Football, TN Basketball, and the Masters Tournament.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

I’m prepaid on TN Football, TN Basketball, and the Masters Tournament.

Dying to go to Masters, bucket list

 

[cardvolfan]

Dying to go to Masters, bucket list

Yeah, same here. I’ve been to The Players and the PGA Championship in St. Louis. The Masters would be the ultimate for me. Actually, watching the Cardinals play in the 2011 World Series can never be topped.

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

Man I gotta be honest. I don’t have a good feeling about this game at all. Hope I’m wrong

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Man I gotta be honest. I don’t have a good feeling about this game at all. Hope I’m wrong

I would, but I don’t think that this Ark team is as good as usual.

 

[hatingbamaisawayoflife]

Dying to go to Masters, bucket list

Masters is an absolute awesome experience.. make sure you also go to Wednesday for par 3 contest.. its fun

 

[cardvolfan]

I would, but I don’t think that this Ark team is as good as usual.

Same here. Our talent overwhelms their talent.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Masters is an absolute awesome experience.. make sure you also go to Wednesday for par 3 contest.. its fun

Someone wanna hook me up with tickets im in! I work in golf industry, never been

 

[BalledUPfists]

Tennessee wins by 13. Vescovi leads all scorers with 17. Season high team assists.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

9.5 point spread. Who is going to bet that after the Bama game? Hogs can easily beat that spread.

Possible sure, but I wouldn’t base it off one game where we lost two of our most important players for most of the game.

 

[The Dog]

Springer's back and I think he is the straw that stirs this team, Vols 75, Hogs 61

 

[Border Vol]

It's time to take it to the Razorbacks!

 

[waynechismforthre]

Love that Keon is starting. Little nervous won’t lie, we really need our 3pt defense to step up and get back on track.

 

[Border Vol]

Rick Barnes said John Fulkerson was nursing a problem with his hand.

 

[waynechismforthre]

Possible sure, but I wouldn’t base it off one game where we lost two of our most important players for most of the game.

You must not bet much