Why does our basketball team suck?

#26
#26
Bassmanbruno said:
Too bad there's no growing happening though.
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I not sure 5/8 of a season quantifies as enough of a
unit of measure to allow for a no growth statement.
No progress at this point maybe, if we don't make the field of 64 then i stand refuted.I just hate to right a team off,with the heart of the SEC schedule coming up and the games not yet played.
 
#27
#27
orangeblooded2 said:
Growing pains.

I've seen worse years than this,and would never say they sucked.But hey I'm just a fan,what do I know.
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Im so tired of hearing this excuse. We do have young players, but we are getting WORSE as the season goes on.

Growing pains are what you call it when a young team is getting BETTER.

Plus, several of our losses this year have come to teams with as much or more inexperience than us. What about Kansas, who lost ALL 5 starters from last year? Or Memphis, who lost 3 starters to the NBA draft?

This team is frustrating to watch. It has no identity. We don't play defense consistently enough (which comes down to coaching)

Uugghhh. :mega_shok:
 
#29
#29
Why wouldn't you give the ball to chism those last few possesiosns? He is our best player, and go to guy as of late. He should get a look every single possesion.
 
#30
#30
orangeblooded2 said:
I not sure 5/8 of a season quantifies as enough of a
unit of measure to allow for a no growth statement.
No progress at this point maybe, if we don't make the field of 64 then i stand refuted.I just hate to right a team off,with the heart of the SEC schedule coming up and the games not yet played.
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I would prefer to left this team off.
 
#31
#31
Many more games like this and Bruce is going to get the Fulmer treatment. We are laughing at you in Baton Rouge, not with you.
 
#32
#32
Blood Runs Orange said:
Im so tired of hearing this excuse. We do have young players, but we are getting WORSE as the season goes on.

Growing pains are what you call it when a young team is getting BETTER.

Plus, several of our losses this year have come to teams with as much or more inexperience than us. What about Kansas, who lost ALL 5 starters from last year? Or Memphis, who lost 3 starters to the NBA draft?

This team is frustrating to watch. It has no identity. We don't play defense consistently enough (which comes down to coaching)

Uugghhh. :mega_shok:
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we feel your pain brother
 
#37
#37
whall12 said:
Why wouldn't you give the ball to chism those last few possesiosns? He is our best player, and go to guy as of late. He should get a look every single possesion.
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Because Chris Johnson was blocking everyone's junk inside. Notice Wayne had a bunch of 3s and little inside scoring. Did he ever score against CJ? And his last shot CJ dominated him inside. Guy is a freak.
 
#38
#38
Blood Runs Orange said:
Im so tired of hearing this excuse. We do have young players, but we are getting WORSE as the season goes on.

Growing pains are what you call it when a young team is getting BETTER.

Plus, several of our losses this year have come to teams with as much or more inexperience than us. What about Kansas, who lost ALL 5 starters from last year? Or Memphis, who lost 3 starters to the NBA draft?

This team is frustrating to watch. It has no identity. We don't play defense consistently enough (which comes down to coaching)

Uugghhh. :mega_shok:
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I'm not so sure "getting worse"is the problem so mush as the teams and schemes change on a game by game basis.

Their are moment's that show signs of improvement and absolute brilliance of play.
 
#39
#39
Bassmanbruno said:
Because Chris Johnson was blocking everyone junk inside. Notice Wayne had a bunch of 3s and little inside scoring. Did he ever score against CJ? And his last shot CJ dominated him inside. Guy is a freak.
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didnt see the game(didnt come on up here in virginia). heard thornton was nasty.29 pts
 
#43
#43
I said at the first of the season that this was NOT a good basketball team and I got crucified for it. Everyone said they are great. After a few losses it was evident that they ARE NOT a good team. Everyone continued to say, they will get better. I don't see any improvement with this team.
 
#44
#44
The answer is multifold:

1. We have NO threat from the outside. When Chism popping 3s is all we have, that takes him away from under the basket from O rebounds and easy put-backs. The lack of outside threats allows the defense to strangle our only realistic options inside.

2. We do not play defense with the same intensity that have marked the last few UT squads. Maybe it's youth, maybe it's a few heads that are too large for their respective games, maybe it's coaching. . . .I don't have the answer here, but I have seen us get killed from the perimeter for much of the year.

3. Our pressure doesn't seem to be working. Possibly, see #2.

4. Pearl's system is not an "Xs and Os"-rich style. When we get in the halfcourt offense, we really seem to have very little idea what to do. The lights-out shooting of Lofton and J Smith was able to hide that weakness for the past few years, now. . . .see #1.

5. (And this might be debatable) I don't think we fly under anyone's radar anymore. Our opponents know what we do and what we can't do, and we aren't able to surprise people with our pressure and running. See "Xs and Os" for the solution.

In short, we are stuck in the predicament of a style that requires 40 minutes of strangle-hold defense and an offense that demands threats from the outside, and we have neither.
 
#45
#45
kiddiedoc said:
The answer is multifold:

1. We have NO threat from the outside. When Chism popping 3s is all we have, that takes him away from under the basket from O rebounds and easy put-backs. The lack of outside threats allows the defense to strangle our only realistic options inside.

2. We do not play defense with the same intensity that have marked the last few UT squads. Maybe it's youth, maybe it's a few heads that are too large for their respective games, maybe it's coaching. . . .I don't have the answer here, but I have seen us get killed from the perimeter for much of the year.

3. Our pressure doesn't seem to be working. Possibly, see #2.

4. Pearl's system is not an "Xs and Os"-rich style. When we get in the halfcourt offense, we really seem to have very little idea what to do. The lights-out shooting of Lofton and J Smith was able to hide that weakness for the past few years, now. . . .see #1.

5. (And this might be debatable) I don't think we fly under anyone's radar anymore. Our opponents know what we do and what we can't do, and we aren't able to surprise people with our pressure and running. See "Xs and Os" for the solution.

In short, we are stuck in the predicament of a style that requires 40 minutes of strangle-hold defense and an offense that demands threats from the outside, and we have neither.
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I think #5 has a great deal to do with it. I would also add that we are short two guys who would have contributed significantly to this team defensively. Regardless, we are not very good at this point. Our confidence is wavering...
 
#47
#47
orangeblooded2 said:
I not sure 5/8 of a season quantifies as enough of a
unit of measure to allow for a no growth statement.
No progress at this point maybe, if we don't make the field of 64 then i stand refuted.I just hate to right a team off,with the heart of the SEC schedule coming up and the games not yet played.
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Its plenty enough. I held on for at least 3 too many games. This team is done.

Now to priorities: We need to worry about getting a smart guy who looks like Daniel West to go take his standardized tests for him. That's our only hope for next year. I'm pretty good with standardized tests, but I'm white, so we'll probably need another volunteer (pun not intended).
 
#48
#48
From what I witnessed last night Chism is the only one who wants and calls for the ball. Everyone else wants it out of their hands. Hopson looked terrified when the game was on the line. We will be discussing this guys 'upside' for 3 years.
 
#49
#49
Good point...I do not see anyone wanting the ball but Wayne...Scotty looks like he wants to pass so bad it is killing him...Where is this guy that was "going pro" next year?...Exactly...Yes he is young and has talent but he has a long way to go...What is the deal with Tyler?...He is not burning it up by any means...he looks like he does not know what to do when he gets it either...He is easily forced into turnovers...We have virtually NO outside game and Bobby Maze is scared to penetrate with the ball...That means we are really only have the slow down game...Can anyone out there shoot the ball?...Too bad that they did not try and get Courtney Pigram now huh
 
#50
#50
People give me a flipping break. This team is young, and inexperienced. ALL teams are going to have an off year. This has just not been the best Tennessee sports year. You can expect to win EVERY season. Expecially with a young team. It will get better!!
 
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