The Official #9 Tennessee vs. Texas A&M SEC Championship Game Thread, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN

[sechamp2012]

I think we can keep this around 10 all game, if we stop playing sloppy we can extend that.

Yeah, if we come out and hit a few and go. up double digits. I could see A&M's legs start talking to them and UT blowing them out. On the flip side, if A&M scores two quick baskets and gets it down to 4 that will energize them. The first 4 minutes will be critical. IMO

 

[walkenvol]

80 at home vs A&M earlier in the year and 29 first-half today totally different game.

We should easily have 40 on missed bunnies and missed ft

 

[tnvols72]

We scored 16 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. Scored 13 the next 15 minutes. Can’t do that in March.

makes no sense. After 30 games and still cant fix this problem

 

[YankeeVol]

The talking heads talking about how good a position A&M is in here. You'd swear they were winning the game..

They aren't winning, but they aren't out if it. Far from

 

[Proud Army Wife]

It’s TN tradition to start out guns blazin and then get sloppy

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

Defensively we are as good as anyone in the country.
Offensively we are streaky. Basketball is a game of runs but I would like to see us get a couple more buckets when the drought starts to keep our head above water til we hit another run.
GBO!!

 

[NighthawkVol]

Our defense has played well, too. Just need to keep up intensity, keep them off foul line and figure out how to beat the zone.

Agree. We’re in good shape. We probably won’t shoot as poorly in the 2nd half, and aTm will start to lose its legs. Just keep up the intensity and protect the ball, we’ll be fine.

 

[sportsnut624]

It’s like BHH never anticipates the ball coming to him. His teammates feed him a lot and he’s not ready.

It’s a problem with all our bigs. Uros, aidoo and bhh all need to start anticipating lobs and passes off drives in the lane

 

[Vol49er]

Reese Davis is annoying af.

Y’all don’t like anybody

 

[Switch 625]

They've played 4 straight....

I know that. My point was that the first time we played them was with normal rest.

 

[aurabass]

THE BASKETVOLS are so close to an SEC CHAMPIONSHIP we can almost taste it. This team deserves it along with a 2 SEED or better.
such a long drought since 1979.
SEC CHAMPIONS could be the thing that makes it possible to reach a FINAL FOUR and forever change the fortunes of TENNESSEE BASKETBALL. - Just buckle down - play smart - protect the ball and put this 8 seed away. There is no reason we can't win this game.

 

[TomcatVolFan]

I'm trying to keep all the good luck mojo going Tennessee's way. I drank coffee out of my lucky UT coffee mug. I wore my Tennessee tie to church. I said a big prayer for victory today. I'm wearing my lucky Tennessee sweatshirt. I'm holding on to my rabbit's foot as I watch the game. I'm doing my all for TN.

 

[Tennessee Vols Fan!!!!]

You got to play with your food before you eat it.

 

[sechamp2012]

We should easily have 40 on missed bunnies and missed ft

For sure Uros & BHH need to start dunking anything close at 7 foot tall no excuse for missing rim shots.

 

[patrick]

Let’s go Tennessee. Finish strong.

 

[walkenvol]

Big shot by JJJ to go up 9 @ the half.
Love how Barns self reflects and places blame on his shoulders regarding the zone. I assume this team can adjust to the zone @ the half???

I’m a bit nervous as A&M will catch fire eventually.

I’m not so sure as without some of the questionable foul calls A&M would have scored 12 points. We’re not allowing them to play their game

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

It’s a problem with all our bigs. Uros, aidoo and bhh all need to start anticipating lobs and passes off drives in the lane

I have never seen Urosexpect to catch a lob. He should be getting those all game and dunking them but he plays small to me.

 

[GhostVol]

I just hope they don't tighten up within sight of the finish line.....

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

It’s TN tradition to start out guns blazin and then get sloppy

Then squeak it out at the end.

 

[vol94]

I thought 62-66 points would win this game but didn’t realize that A&M has scored in the 70’s and 80’s on numerous games.

You’d think we could hold A&M to maximum of 40 points 2nd half while Vols score at least 32 to win the title.

Go Vols!

 

[Voltopia]

It's real simple. If Tennessee is legit, they'll make this a win. If Tennessee isn't legit, they could lose.

For the record, I believe Tennessee is legit.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

The talking heads talking about how good a position A&M is in here. You'd swear they were winning the game..

I mean they’re not wrong though. We had a chance to bury them and we’re only up 9. If you are Buzz Williams, you can easily go into that half and build some confidence in your team.

 

[orange_glory]

I just hope they don't tighten up within sight of the finish line.....

And no zebra influence.

 

[vol94]

Agree. We’re in good shape. We probably won’t shoot as poorly in the 2nd half, and aTm will start to lose its legs. Just keep up the intensity and protect the ball, we’ll be fine.

Let’s hope! See my post about 2nd half points. Let me know if you agree

 

[tnvols72]

For sure Uros & BHH need to start dunking anything close at 7 foot tall no excuse for missing rim shots.

they both do not go up strong to finish and UP needs to stop brining the ball down so much.