Tennessee Is In Serious Trouble

[Don Tello]

Don Tello says that hopefully the Vols are just young. Last night's game really puts it into perspective just how good Chris Lofton is. Without Chris Lofton, TN probably has a losing record right now, don't you think? They are 14-6. They never beat Memphis, Oklahoma State, Texas, Mississippi State, Western Kentucky, or others without him. Do you guys agree. I am just frustruated from the years of shitty TN basketball teams. I am ready to put a consistent winner on the floor. I know Pearl is the right coach, it just gets so frustrating.

[jakez4ut]

Originally Posted by Don Tello

Don Tello says that hopefully the Vols are just young. Last night's game really puts it into perspective just how good Chris Lofton is. Without Chris Lofton, TN probably has a losing record right now, don't you think? They are 14-6. They never beat Memphis, Oklahoma State, Texas, Mississippi State, Western Kentucky, or others without him. Do you guys agree. I am just frustruated from the years of shitty TN basketball teams. I am ready to put a consistent winner on the floor. I know Pearl is the right coach, it just gets so frustrating.

he does make a difference. but every good team in the country has a player that can make that kind of difference.

this team is still young. Lofton and Bradshaw are hte only starters that have a wealth of experience. the others are young and will get better.

the future of UT bball looks better today than it has in the past 20 years.

we're in year 2 of BP.....it will take some time.....to be that consistent winner.

[volinbham]

BP is getting more out of what he's got (talent-wise) than most coaches out there. I've truly enjoyed watching this team play (win and lose). If he sticks around, we'll be consistently good (NCAA-bound).

[jakez4ut]

Don't F___ with the Jesus..........GREAT avatar.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by finevol

What is the difference between this years team and last years team?

CJ Watson, the most underappreciated player in the history of Tennessee basketball.

[jakez4ut]

Originally Posted by hatvol96

CJ Watson, the most underappreciated player in the history of Tennessee basketball.

i don't know as much about bball as many of you, but i completely agree.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Vol Mania 21

The conference all around is up this year. Pretty much anyone can beat anyone. Vandy and Georgia have beaten KY, Auburn is getting some key wins against TN, and Bama. Ole Miss isn't bad, and neither is Miss. St. Vandy is on a roll, they did beat LSU at LSU last nite. The conf. is ridiculous, no other conf is this tough.

Let's be honest here....the conference is a disaster this year. The top teams are mediocre at best. Alabama is struggling because Davidson is a head case and Steele is playing hurt. KY couldn't throw it in the ocean from a raft. UGA is OK at best. SC is the worst of all. Vandy is decent at home, but tend to suck on the road (where they just dropped the hammer on LSU by doubling and tripling Davis to death). Take a little peek at Vandy's pre-conference struggles. AR has no prayer of winning on the road, but might not lose at home. Ole Miss - please. MSU - nada, zilch. UF: legit and runaway conf champs - shot about 10% on the road last night and still pulled out a W.

How you can take this and assume the entire conference is "up" befuddles me.

As for last night, any game in which we turn it over more than the other guys, we will lose. Any game in which RSmith turns it over 10 times, we will lose. Subtract Lofton with those cirdumstances, we get blown out in a second half by a pathetic program.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

Let's be honest here....the conference is a disaster this year. The top teams are mediocre at best. Alabama is struggling because Davidson is a head case and Steele is playing hurt. KY couldn't throw it in the ocean from a raft. UGA is OK at best. SC is the worst of all. Vandy is decent at home, but tend to suck on the road (where they just dropped the hammer on LSU by doubling and tripling Davis to death). Take a little peek at Vandy's pre-conference struggles. AR has no prayer of winning on the road, but might not lose at home. Ole Miss - please. MSU - nada, zilch. UF: legit and runaway conf champs - shot about 10% on the road last night and still pulled out a W.

How you can take this and assume the entire conference is "up" befuddles me.

As for last night, any game in which we turn it over more than the other guys, we will lose. Any game in which RSmith turns it over 10 times, we will lose. Subtract Lofton with those cirdumstances, we get blown out in a second half by a pathetic program.

That is quality analysis.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

Let's be honest here....the conference is a disaster this year. The top teams are mediocre at best. Alabama is struggling because Davidson is a head case and Steele is playing hurt. KY couldn't throw it in the ocean from a raft. UGA is OK at best. SC is the worst of all. Vandy is decent at home, but tend to suck on the road (where they just dropped the hammer on LSU by doubling and tripling Davis to death). Take a little peek at Vandy's pre-conference struggles. AR has no prayer of winning on the road, but might not lose at home. Ole Miss - please. MSU - nada, zilch. UF: legit and runaway conf champs - shot about 10% on the road last night and still pulled out a W.

How you can take this and assume the entire conference is "up" befuddles me.

As for last night, any game in which we turn it over more than the other guys, we will lose. Any game in which RSmith turns it over 10 times, we will lose. Subtract Lofton with those cirdumstances, we get blown out in a second half by a pathetic program.

I believe anyone who has been through what Davidson has would be having some issues.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by hatvol96

I believe anyone who has been through what Davidson has would be having some issues.

I didn't mean to come off as demeaning as it did. I get where he is at and feel sorry for him.

UA gets him where he needs to be and Steele healthier, they will compete favorably with anyone in the country.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I didn't mean to come off as demeaning as it did. I get where he is at and feel sorry for him.

UA gets him where he needs to be and Steele healthier, they will compete favorably with anyone in the country.

I am beginning to believe Steele is never going to be healthy. He has been hobbled for the better part of two seasons now.

[vader]

Originally Posted by hatvol96

I believe anyone who has been through what Davidson has would be having some issues.

As much as it pains me to admit my ignorance, what is the deal?

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by vader

As much as it pains me to admit my ignorance, what is the deal?

His girlfriend was killed in an auto accident and his brother was shot and eventually died. Those events happened in the space of about two weeks.

[tidwell]

Wasn't he in that car, too?

[vader]

Originally Posted by hatvol96

His girlfriend was killed in an auto accident and his brother was shot and eventually died. Those events happened in the space of about two weeks.

That'll mess you right up.