Vols 8.5 pt Favorite over Mercer

How bad do we beat Mercer?

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#29
#29
I think our team didn't care last year vs them. Obviously we do a lot more now, but they are a better team so they can't be overlooked. Duke seemed to, and now they are sitting at home.
 
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#30
#30
Dude... Mercer is a good team. They have a couple bugs that will give stokes and Maymon a run for their money. And they can shoot. Out defense has to show up and guard em tight or we will lose. Stay humble
 
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#31
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bleedingTNorange said:
Gbfo!
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#33
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Gruuden said:
Dude... Mercer is a good team. They have a couple bugs that will give stokes and Maymon a run for their money. And they can shoot. Out defense has to show up and guard em tight or we will lose. Stay humble
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Why do fans have to stay humble? They aren't playing the game. The team can't underestimate the opponent, but fans can.
 
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#34
#34
We also have 10 and 8(Maymon) to throw at'em this yr too. His contributions are too often overlooked.
 
#38
#38
Vol knight said:
Why do fans have to stay humble? They aren't playing the game. The team can't underestimate the opponent, but fans can.
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It's not necessary, but I find a loss far more depressing when I have talked a lot of crap leading up to the game (like every UT Florida football game)
 
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#39
#39
Mercer is really good. I have watched them play twice this year. Hopefully they blew their wad vs. Duke. GBO!!!
 
#40
#40
This team can do something special. Getting to the sweet 16 would be great for his team and program. We need this win and to advance to the next round. I think we have the talent to do it. Just gotta take it one game at a time
 
#46
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GBO97 said:
I think our team didn't care last year vs them. Obviously we do a lot more now, but they are a better team so they can't be overlooked. Duke seemed to, and now they are sitting at home.
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This exactly. I think our guys didn't give a damn last year after narrowly missing the NCAA tournament. Hard to care about playing Mercer when you barely miss the Big Dance.

That said, I also believe the revenge aspect is going to play into it. The players remember getting beat on their home court. I think they will beat the snot out of Mercer.
 
#48
#48
Aesius said:
This exactly. I think our guys didn't give a damn last year after narrowly missing the NCAA tournament. Hard to care about playing Mercer when you barely miss the Big Dance.

That said, I also believe the revenge aspect is going to play into it. The players remember getting beat on their home court. I think they will beat the snot out of Mercer.
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I'm not sure they beat the snot out of them, although I would love nothing more as it makes for a much less stressful game, but I do like that there's no way out guys should remotely be overlooking them.
 
#49
#49
bleedingTNorange said:
I'm not sure they beat the snot out of them, although I would love nothing more as it makes for a much less stressful game, but I do like that there's no way out guys should remotely be overlooking them.
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BTO, don't you think the 1-3-1 would shut down the passing lines that are Mercer's bread and butter? Hope they use it more tomorrow!
 
#50
#50
SeniorDrill said:
BTO, don't you think the 1-3-1 would shut down the passing lines that are Mercer's bread and butter? Hope they use it more tomorrow!
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We used it perfectly against UMASS, not for too long consecutively, but just enough to keep them on their toes. I could be mistaken, but I feel like we even showed 2-3 for a possession or two.

I'm not sure how well it'll work against mercer as the 1-3-1 can be give up corner 3s which mercer hits a lot of, but as successful as it's been I would definitely show it.
 
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