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1. If you aren't happy with the job Cuonzo Martin has done this year, then I can't help you.

2. Jarnell Stokes was the best player on the floor tonight, and completely demolished Festus Ezeli. From a kid who should be playing in the high school tournament at Southwind. Incredible.

3. Trae Golden was a leader today. A flat out leader. He again was clutch and shut the door on Vandy.

4. Despite his inconsistency, Cam Tatum was one of the first to buy into what Coach Martin was selling, and went through A LOT with his knees, I think more than fans know. I was glad to have him as a Vol. And what a great way to go out. He completely shut down Jeff Taylor.

5. I need to say something about Skylar McBee. That was gutsy. He gave all he can to Jenkins, and Jenkins was frustrated. I was very pleased with his defense. McRae did a good job too.

6. The first thing if I'm a reporter is asking Kevin Stallings what the hell he was doing not staying in a zone. That was completely stupid.

7. Jeronne Maymon deserves 1st team All-SEC. He gave them hell on the offensive rebound. I though Ezeli was going to say "No mas" at one point.

8. Tennessee shot 79.3% on 29 attemps. Vandy shot 50% on 16 attempts. There's your ballgame.

9. I've been following Tennessee basketball since 2004, so I'm lucky enough to watch some good basketball team. They aren't the best, but it's easy that I've never been so proud to watch a team at the University of Tennessee since watching UT athletics since 2001. Most people would have quit after December, and they went out and fought like hell. They deserve incredible amounts of praise.

10. But this season isn't done. Not by a long shot. Everyone says "Let's just get two wins". I disagree. Let's get three and bringing home the SEC Championship!

Go Vols!!!
 
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Should help UT's RPI a lot. I think Vandy had an RPI of around 20 going in.
 
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Well said. Stallings owes Vandy his paycheck back for that coaching effort. Stokes played man-ball today. Tatum, as much as he frustrates me at times, showed up big-time today. So happy for him and Woolridge. Golden didn't force anything and led like a PG should. Clutch FT's too. Maymon is simply solid. McBee gave the SEC's leading scorer all he could handle defensively. McRae has had better offensive days, but he was solid defensively against Jenkins.
 
#9
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I'm ecstatic with the job Martin has done with this group. It really is a testament to his motivational skills and leadership.

It's so refreshing to have a team that makes free throws down the stretch.
 
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Quick tangent:

Despite not living up to his billing, Renaldo Woolridge is a true VFL. Dude was the first one to buy into Coach Martin, was a leader, and overall, improved, despite being overhyped. The students love him, and I've heard he's a good kid and is very active around campus. Also glad to have him as a Vol.
 
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1. If you aren't happy with the job Cuonzo Martin has done this year, then I can't help you.


8. Tennessee shot 79.3% on 29 attemps. Vandy shot 50% on 16 attempts. There's your ballgame.



Go Vols!!!

#1 is awsome. :) lol

#8, the FT shooting was SPECTACULAR, and had just as much to do with the win, IMO.
 
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I certainly was critical of this team a few weeks ago but they have definately pulled together in the last 3-4 weeks. Great job.




Bruce who??????
 
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Should help UT's RPI a lot. I think Vandy had an RPI of around 20 going in.

I don't think it will help us enough to get to the "magic number" of 75. It would've needed to be an away game I think to MAYBE get to that ranking.
 
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Does this thread have a Volnation member saying something positive about Golden??? Finally!!!
 
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Very proud of those guys...I have to give credit where it is due, Coach Cuonzo has done an admiral job turning the ship around...Glad to see that the kids believe in him and the system is starting to work.
 
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I certainly was critical of this team a few weeks ago but they have definately pulled together in the last 3-4 weeks. Great job.




Bruce who??????

I'll say it again. If this team makes the NCAAT, this is the most impressive basketball job I can remember.
 
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2. Jarnell Stokes was the best player on the floor tonight, and completely demolished Festus Ezeli. From a kid who should be playing in the high school tournament at Southwind. Incredible.

or in a hospital somewhere getting IV fluids if he did have that fever they reported during the game.
 
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I certainly was critical of this team a few weeks ago but they have definately pulled together in the last 3-4 weeks. Great job.




Bruce who??????

...i'm not sure we're at that point yet, but always good to be excited about a win
 
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Should help UT's RPI a lot. I think Vandy had an RPI of around 20 going in.

Moved us to RPI 75 on most boards I've seen.
Not much help today.
Just about everyone above within range won.
Even Buzz let us down losing to Drexel.
 
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To look toward the short future.

IMO, it may not happen, but UT has done enough to get in the AA tourney with one more win.

They finished the season on a tear. And this is not the same team from Dec. with the addition of Stokes. If that is the gauge, UT should be in with one more win.
 
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I am beyond proud of this team.

'nuff said

I am too. I was an idiot and completely wrote this team off before the season started. I was a huge fan of the Martin hire, but thought it would take 2 years to be even respectable. The job he has done with this team is nothing short of miraculous. I'm beyond amazed, and proud.
 
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Total team effort today.

Can't believe Cams intensity and want.

Can't believe Stokes, tbh. Ezeli will be in the NBA next year, and had his lunch eaten by a kid that should be playing in hs playoffs. I liked tobias a lot. I like this kid even better.
 
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