Vescovi foot speed kills tennessee

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Jake Tate said:
My argument was don’t attack a guy for being critical. And JJJ did struggle defensively in that game. It was obvious that night. As a whole, they did their thing, but he let a guy run right by him several times, no argument to that
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I'd have to re-watch, but it seems difficult to pinpoint our issues with that game as being defensive in nature. It's also difficult to imagine our best defender as being the issue defensively. My most glaring memory of JJJ was slipping on a wide-open breakaway that would have won the game in regulation.
 
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Jake Tate said:
Well I’ve been here WAAAAYYY longer than you so my opinion is better. It seemed petty to drum up a 3 month old thread after a loss to attack or mock a poster being critical.
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I didn’t do that. But it does teach a lesson- use some patience.

Plus, as Chris said above, that’s not the game to criticize defense. It was the other side of the ball that was the issue.
 
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cncchris33 said:
I'd have to re-watch, but it seems difficult to pinpoint our issues with that game as being defensive in nature. It's also difficult to imagine our best defender as being the issue defensively. My most glaring memory of JJJ was slipping on a wide-open breakaway that would have won the game in regulation.
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Very true. It seems JJJ has finally figured it out though. He’s becoming a leader
 
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Jake Tate said:
My argument was don’t attack a guy for being critical. And JJJ did struggle defensively in that game. It was obvious that night. As a whole, they did their thing, but he let a guy run right by him several times, no argument to that
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The premise you are defending is the issue. As a poster mentioned earlier, it is one of the problems with society in general. Let's not look at a big picture, body of work. Let's not reserve judgement and be patient in our assessments. Let's see one thing that didn't go well, this one time, and lets make the choice to attack it with criticism. And why, to what end do people do that? As a gotcha attempt to hope to sound smart when the assessment turns out to be true. How pitiful is that.
 
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therickbol said:
The premise you are defending is the issue. As a poster mentioned earlier, it is one of the problems with society in general. Let's not look at a big picture, body of work. Let's not reserve judgement and be patient in our assessments. Let's see one thing that didn't go well, this one time, and lets make the choice to attack it with criticism. And why, to what end do people do that? As a gotcha attempt to hope to sound smart when the assessment turns out to be true. How pitiful is that.
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Lighten up. “Attack with criticism”? Lol, saying something critical of a player’s performance in a sports forum is not an attack. That’s what’s wrong with society, ppl over exaggerating any perceived offense. I think the term used most regularly is “snowflake”.
 
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Jake Tate said:
Lighten up. “Attack with criticism”? Lol, saying something critical of a player’s performance in a sports forum is not an attack. That’s what’s wrong with society, ppl over exaggerating any perceived offense. I think the term used most regularly is “snowflake”.
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lmao, not even close. But good try. If that is the mindset someone chooses to have or is not mentally strong enough to resist then they can have at it. It's just pitiful and embarrassing to approach life that way. It is mostly about having low self-confidence. And it is certainly not the way to get ahead or accomplish meaningful things in life.
 
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Jake Tate said:
This was after the Texas tech game. Go back and watch the replay. Tell me Santi and JJJ both didn’t struggle that game on defense.

Easy to cherry pick 3 month old threads after a loss. My ex did that, too. Scroll months back to a text to prove a weak arse point.

I get it tho, easier to go through life in orange colored glasses
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I get it. I criticized JJJ earlier in the year so I have embarrassing posts too. The reason I'm pointing this out is there have been some fans making negative comments about the kid ever since he left high school early to take on the PG when the Vols desperately needed it after Lamonte went down. He has never been given the chance by some. Then to start threads about him just make some look silly.
 
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feathersax said:
OK, there's the stupid post of the day.:rolleyes:
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And that day was way back in December. Still, your point is very, very timely. Without Vescovi, this team would be dead in the water right about now and likely playing out the string. Tons of athletes out there and we've grabbed our share of 'em, but athleticism doesn't make you a shooter. Both Lofton and Vescovi are sneaky better athletes than given credit for being. Gimme basketball players who can shoot and make a damned layup. If they're athletic freaks, so much the better, but I saw a lot of athletes on the floor for South Carolina last night and none of them could do the one thing that wins you games....put the ball in the basket. That was painful to watch.
 
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CAVPUT said:
And that day was way back in December. Still, your point is very, very timely. Without Vescovi, this team would be dead in the water right about now and likely playing out the string. Tons of athletes out there and we've grabbed our share of 'em, but athleticism doesn't make you a shooter. Both Lofton and Vescovi are sneaky better athletes than given credit for being. Gimme basketball players who can shoot and make a damned layup. If they're athletic freaks, so much the better, but I saw a lot of athletes on the floor for South Carolina last night and none of them could do the one thing that wins you games....put the ball in the basket. That was painful to watch.
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Vescovi came into the program with lots of excitement, but he often lost control. CRB & staff have really developed his skillset, & the quality recruits have only sharpened his development. Santi's work ethic & receptiveness to coaching have made him into a real weapon. Improvement has been impressive.
 
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This post coming on the day we start competing for SEC championship is the epitome of poor timing. Vescovi has made a significant difference in our wins, especially a lot of key threes. Go Vols! “Foot speed kills”…smh
 
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I made some comments early that I though his quickness issues were a liability, mostly in relation to the duties of a point guard. I also felt he lacked the athleticism that most SEC guards have. I think I said that I was not sure if he was the type of guard that could help us win an SEC title. I do think he’s a step slower than some SEC guards, but what he did overall far exceeded any perceived negatives. He has great anticipation, has a nose for the ball, uses the ball fake well, and hustles his guts out. His shooting % from 3 has become excellent compared to his first two years. Defensively, that guy gets in your grill more than any SEC player I know.
 
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cardvolfan said:
I made some comments early that I though his quickness issues were a liability, mostly in relation to the duties of a point guard. I also felt he lacked the athleticism that most SEC guards have. I think I said that I was not sure if he was the type of guard that could help us win an SEC title. I do think he’s a step slower than some SEC guards, but what he did overall far exceeded any perceived negatives. He has great anticipation, has a nose for the ball, uses the ball fake well, and hustles his guts out. His shooting % from 3 has become excellent compared to his first two years. Defensively, that guy gets in your grill more than any SEC player I know.
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The other team also put their best wing defender on Vescovi.
 
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feathersax said:
Vescovi came into the program with lots of excitement, but he often lost control. CRB & staff have really developed his skillset, & the quality recruits have only sharpened his development. Santi's work ethic & receptiveness to coaching have made him into a real weapon. Improvement has been impressive.
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Barnes & staff does deserve some credit but Vescovi also goes home & plays against professionals during the summer.
 
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