The Official Tennessee @ Arkansas Series Thread (4/14 8PM EST SEC NETWORK) (4/15 7PM EST SEC NET+) (4/16 3PM EST SEC NET+)

[ThreatLevelOrange]

There’s a problem with entitlement. It reared up when we were too cold to play at Mizzou.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Issues are due to being entitled? That’s a new one.

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

Nightmare weekend. 5-10 SEC. Need 8-7 SEC going forward just to get on the NCAA bubble. Uphill climb for sure. Geez.

Ole Miss finished 14-16 last year. Of course, they started 1-8. I don’t see our guys going 9-6 with Vandy, SCar, and Kentucky remaining.

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

Issues are due to being entitled? That’s a new one.

We aren’t handing adversity well. We’re as fundamentally unsound as they get.

 

[NorCalVol67]

We aren’t handing adversity well. We’re as fundamentally unsound as they get.

Fundamentals sure have been an issue. Hopefully it clicks soon.

 

[wmcovol]

It’s pretty obvious now that this is a full blown rebuilding year. Only strength coming from LY was starting pitching & that’s below par. Hopefully they can find a way to win enough to make the SEC tournament & get in the NCAA but nothing is for sure now.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

One positive I am taking from today is that Burns had his best stat line in SEC play this season and best overall since Morehead State.

So does he stay in the bullpen?

 

[99gator]

It’s pretty obvious now that this is a full blown rebuilding year. Only strength coming from LY was starting pitching & that’s below par. Hopefully they can find a way to win enough to make the SEC tournament & get in the NCAA but nothing is for sure now.

Everything was a strength last year. It's honestly the best team I ever saw.

They outscored opponents by 421 runs.

LSU (currently leading the SEC in runs scored) would have to average over 12 runs a game in the remaining 20 games to equal the total of what Tennessee did last year.

They were a machine. In all phases

 

[VolPack22]

So does he stay in the bullpen?

I think we will use him like Halvorsen unless Beam starts struggling. We have several guys that are capable of either starting or pitching long relief. It’s a great problem to have.

 

[VolPack22]

Sunshine pumper….

Burns did look sharp, very positive for him. I like having another potential closer with experience

 

[wmcovol]

Everything was a strength last year. It's honestly the best team I ever saw.

They outscored opponents by 421 runs.

LSU (currently leading the SEC in runs scored) would have to average over 12 runs a game in the remaining 20 games to equal the total of what Tennessee did last year.

They were a machine. In all phases

yeah I know. That was last year too. This team is close to the bottom in the SEC East (6th according to Wilkerson). I’m not comparing this team to last years team. I’m comparing it to the current SEC and it’s a rebuilding year. Spin it however you want.

 

[drvenner]

I wish we could get this figured out. It's still not too late but something needs to change soon.

 

[Warriorvol]

So, back to work young men, got to keep adjusting the carb till the motor is running right. Pitching was better, but our defense and situational hitting needs work. Question for the faithful? Great regular season and bow out early or fight and struggle till we get it fixed and hurt some feelings at the end of the year. Hopefully it's the second. Go vols.

 

[taylorvol]

I’m not sure anyone REALLY knows them except those that spend every day with them, ie coaches and other players. Can only base opinions on how they act on field, when visible to everyone else

I’d say that their parents know them pretty darn well.

 

[whobethis16]

Ole Miss finished 14-16 last year. Of course, they started 1-8. I don’t see our guys going 9-6 with Vandy, SCar, and Kentucky remaining.

Ole Miss did not start 1-8 in conference last year. They started 5-4 with series wins at Auburn and at UK.

 

[taylorvol]

He screwed the pooch in the Supers last year and you’d think he had learned his lesson. I guess not…

SP.

 

[OldTimer]

SP.

That’s a double SSPP

 

[taylorvol]

Question to those who truly know the roster. Who are the leaders in the club house to help with team confidence? We have so many new players so I’m not sure.

Dickey, Moore, Scott, Kirby, Sewell, and Griffin.

 

[taylorvol]

That may be the issue at the moment, no Drew Gilbert type person at the moment

Unfortunately, the Gilbert’s and Russell’s don’t grow on trees. Evan Russell and Drew Gilbert are once every twenty years type of players. We had both on the same team—Pure competitors.

 

[taylorvol]

Hopeful thinking?



last year was great, until Notre dame came to town. Was that a one year outlier or is this year. Let’s hope it is since we’ve committed a lot of $ to our current coach.

look at CTV’s records which show improvement YOY since he’s been here. This year was a rebuild and an outlier. I still think team will finish strong and show lots of fight. CTV is the right man for the job.

 

[taylorvol]

Awesome! Exactly where we need to be. Getting swept hurt (it always does) but we can make the win up on the back end.

You want to know why this gent is an award winning Professor? Well for one, he has a positive attitude. It’s your attitude that often determines your altitude, not your aptitude. In business, the winners are often identified by this same trait. Negativity becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

 

[MT_Vol]

Unfortunately, the Gilbert’s and Russell’s don’t grow on trees. Evan Russell and Drew Gilbert are once every twenty years type of players. We had both on the same team—Pure competitors.

Don't forget Jordan Beck.

 

[taylorvol]

Don't forget Jordan Beck.

Absolutely. Last year’s starters were simply OUTSTANDING. We will likely never have a team that loaded. COVID and less rounds in MLB draft allowed a very veteran roster to flourish. Lipsius, Ortega, Lawson, Lipscomb, Stevenson, Gilbert, Beck, and Russell. Are you kidding me? An elite lineup from 1 to 9.

 

[fla orange]

Lipcius was a helluva first baseman too

 

[MT_Vol]

Absolutely. Last year’s starters were simply OUTSTANDING. We will likely never have a team that loaded. COVID and less rounds in MLB draft allowed a very veteran roster to flourish. Lipsius, Ortega, Lawson, Lipscomb, Stevenson, Gilbert, Beck, and Russell. Are you kidding me? An elite lineup from 1 to 9.

I doubt anyone will ever have a team that loaded again. At least not in our lifetimes.