UT is #2 seed in Midwest, play St Peters Thurs 9:20pm (TNT) in Charlotte

[DooleyOrangePants]

I thought they were being honest with their assessments. Tenn has not played good or consistent of late and our track record in the tourney can't be ignored. I felt as they went around each regional, they were pretty honest and on par with how I felt...they were reluctant to pick a winner and spent time on decent teams that could win. My take from what they said is this whole tournament is wide open because of parity. My problem with the Vols is you never know what team is going to show up

I’m no fan of most ESPN personalities, Bilas and the rest are arrogant d-wads.

But they were pretty spot on with their assessments on the bracket during the show. The only thing I take exception to is the slurping of Edey as “hands down the player of the year, not even close”.

With that, I add:

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Crap, I bought the afternoon session last week figuring UNC would get the evening game and we'd be playing in the afternoon.

So buy an evening session and watch games all freaking day!

 

[turbovol]

They should consider dropping the tournament and increasing the regular season so everyone plays home and away.

A 19/20 game conference schedule is plenty. And how many overall--32 or so? If the dropped the tourney and added 1 conference game, I'd be for it. The conference tourneys are stupid and useless--but I doubt they get rid of them.

 

[OldVolMan]

All 3 hosts picked us for the e8 and one picked us to beat UK in the final 4 to reach the title game. Let's stop all the respect talk

We are not going to lose our Freedom of Speech on here also are we?

 

[rdk4121]

St. Peter's ranks 187th on KenPom. Their offense is 305th, but their defense is 76th.

They're 338th in tempo.

I think they're offense being terrible is what makes me not really worried about this game. You need to have a very good offense to beat us for the most part. Tempo is another thing though, shortening the game has given us some trouble, like USCe at home.

 

[VolCalls]

Crap, I bought the afternoon session last week figuring UNC would get the evening game and we'd be playing in the afternoon.

You should have no problem selling those to UNC fans.

 

[UT_King]

9:20 pm start time, guess I'll be recording it and watching with coffee.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I’m no fan of most ESPN personalities, Bilas and the rest are arrogant d-wads.

But they were pretty spot on with their assessments on the bracket during the show. The only thing I take exception to is the slurping of Edey as “hands down the player of the year, not even close”.

With that, I add:

Until last April, Bilas almost always was positive towards us. Since we manhandled and beat Duke's ass, he seems to have an agenda against us. Not so professional of him in his job

 

[joevols89]

Until last April, Bilas almost always was positive towards us. Since we manhandled and beat Duke's ass, he seems to have an agenda against us. Not so professional of him in his job

Basically called Plavsic a thug, lol.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I'd be shocked if Burns had gas in the tank halfway thru the 1st half. Kentucky will be straight gas. They did hang with UNC tho

An unnoticed body check here and there could go a long way He's a force offensively, but no way his fat ass could handle Barnes

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Basically called Plavsic a thug, lol.

Well, he kind of was a thug, basketball wise. Bilas knew good and damn well why Plavsic was in the game. Bilas was pitiful painting him that way. Bilas himself, played that role for Duke in 1986, although much less effective

 

[volz2wallz]

GBO!!

 

[VolunteerVFL]

And what are the odds it actually starts on time?

Probably the same as us winning it all….but there is a chance

 

[Volfan1000]

Full bracket: 2024 Men's NCAA Tournament Bracket - ESPN

I think that Virginia could beat Texas and it would be a defensive classic coaching match up between Barnes and Bennett foy the right to advance to the Sweet 16 round.

 

[Willy14]

Crap, I bought the afternoon session last week figuring UNC would get the evening game and we'd be playing in the afternoon.

Can you return them or is there no return policy?

 

[Vols919]

I'm pissed, they clearly create these brackets for storyline and nothing else.

Last year's Cinderella as the 15? Purdue, Kansas, SCar again? TWO ultra-physical teams in Creighton and UVA? Texas v. Barnes?

Meanwhile UNC got a free promotion and the easiest draw of all the #1 seeds.

 

[vol94]

I think they're offense being terrible is what makes me not really worried about this game. You need to have a very good offense to beat us for the most part. Tempo is another thing though, shortening the game has given us some trouble, like USCe at home.

It is easy to dissect the opponent and find a reason of concern. The fact is, TN should win by 20 with a double digit lead by the 12 min mark of second half. Our talent should take over.

 

[Delmar]

Until last April, Bilas almost always was positive towards us. Since we manhandled and beat Duke's ass, he seems to have an agenda against us. Not so professional of him in his job

Not sure what the fuss is. None of them picked us to be an upset special although they all thought Purdue has the easiest path of the #1’s. At the end of the show, Williams picked us in the final game losing to UConn. Bilas picked us in his Elite 8 but losing to Purdue. Personally I think Purdue is gone before that.

 

[joevols89]

Well, he kind of was a thug, basketball wise. Bilas knew good and damn well why Plavsic was in the game. Bilas was pitiful painting him that way. Bilas himself, played that role for Duke in 1986, although much less effective

I mean he fouled hard and earned his fouls. Only had maybe one flagrant. He pushed the limits but was still usually a basketball play.

Yet Bilas and others were acting like he was tripping dudes like the Dukies, elbowing guys in the face like Omar Payne or pulling a guy down while going up for a basket. Texas has that one guy, Cunningham I think, who is way worse.

 

[DowntownVol]

an honest question: why, exactly, does everyone get their panties in a wad about what ESPN does or doesn't allegedly think of us? who freakin' cares?

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I mean he fouled hard and earned his fouls. Only had maybe one flagrant. He pushed the limits but was still usually a basketball play.

Yet Bilas and others were acting like he was tripping dudes like the Dukies, elbowing guys in the face like Omar Payne or pulling a guy down while going up for a basket. Texas has that one guy, Cunningham I think, who is way worse.

Yeah, Uros never got remotely close to the dirty play of Grayson Allen. Not in the ballpark

 

[vol94]

Basically called Plavsic a thug, lol.

Yeah, Bilas allowed emotion to cloud his judgment after TN beat Duke.

 

[vol94]

an honest question: why, exactly, does everyone get their panties in a wad about what ESPN does or doesn't allegedly think of us? who freakin' cares?

I watch ESPN to watch a game. I haven’t watched Sports Center in over 15 yrs. I watched the CBS NCAAM tourney show this evening.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Depends on the matchups. That you show so little regard and respect for an All SEC player who contributed mightily to our conference championship speaks volumes as to your low class comment

I'm stating facts. He plays a good game and then disappears the next few games. That comment is not low class. I know what I see

 

[Volfan1000]

I'd be shocked if Burns had gas in the tank halfway thru the 1st half. Kentucky will be straight gas. They did hang with UNC tho

Kentucky will probably look to take Burns out of the game plan by going right at him.