The Official #6 Tennessee @ Florida Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[Jaws]

I’m lovin’ it.


Sorry. Freak, please don’t ban me for that. Couldn’t help it.

 

[BisonVol]

I didn't think losing to Alabama was any reason to panic, and obviously it wasn't now that we've seen that Alabama is a really good team.

This, on the other hand, is very alarming. Florida is a very average team, especially considering that they're missing three key players, and we're making them look like the 96 Bulls.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

All seriousness this team stinks

 

[JCP201]

We really don't play as well without Springer. (Wasn't he out against Alabama??)

 

[I4Vols]

Anosike is soft and can’t make a basket on a pricer fish hoop

Even Keon missed a couple underneath plus free throws at a critical stretch

 

[Jaws]

I fully expect Tennessee to come back in this game.

 

[BigSteve09]

Just got an ESPN alert: "Can the Gators finish the upset?"

Uh, yeah, I think so.

 

[amaralfan1]

No reach-in called... not to mention the block that would have been a whistle on Pons.

 

[Freak]

I’m lovin’ it.


Sorry. Freak, please don’t ban me for that. Couldn’t help it.

Hopefully you guys play this well in the NIT. Could make a nice run.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I’m just spit balling here, so just curious what you all think? Is one of our issues that we haven’t developed an alpha mentality yet? Seems like we face a little adversity and then just fold for long stretches.

We’re a Top 10 team that is going to get every other team’s best shot all year long, but outside of Fulky and Pons, no one on the roster knows what it’s like to be hunted like the Grant and Admiral teams.

Florida is under-manned but they have played with more heart and energy than in any game all year. We had to know this was coming, yet know one stepped up this game to lead.

I agree with this. A lot of these guys probably don’t realize how bad a Florida, Georgia or Kentucky wants to beat Tennessee, especially a top 10 Tennessee. With that said, we look off tonight and the gators look sharp. It’s a long season and yes, this sucks but I’ll wait and see how it plays out.
GBO!!

 

[tnvols72]

by the years end this team will be on the bubble

 

[KB5252]

I’m just not sure where people got the idea that this was supposed to be a Final Four team.

Most likely from some of the pundits early in the year.

 

[1985Vols]

This is not a Top 10 team unless you are saying Springer makes that much of a difference. If so he needs to play 40 minutes a game.

Probably won’t be in the top 20 at the end of this season

 

[Schasz]

Anisoke's missed layup was the nail in the coffin....I've been patient with him but I've never seen a guy have such terrible luck around the rim.

ORN should get his minutes!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I fully expect Tennessee to come back in this game.

Don’t be an asshat or I’m sending you to the principles office @Freak

 

[volmoon]

Flat out getting whipped

 

[cncchris33]

I’m just spit balling here, so just curious what you all think? Is one of our issues that we haven’t developed an alpha mentality yet? Seems like we face a little adversity and then just fold for long stretches.

We’re a Top 10 team that is going to get every other team’s best shot all year long, but outside of Fulky and Pons, no one on the roster knows what it’s like to be hunted like the Grant and Admiral teams.

Florida is under-manned but they have played with more heart and energy than in any game all year. We had to know this was coming, yet know one stepped up this game to lead.

We don't have much (any?) vocal leadership. Sure, we have good kids who encourage each other and pick each other up, but we don't have a kid that will reach into your soul and yank effort out of you and motivate you to do more that you're capable. The kind of kid who motivates you to be a better player because you are scared to disappoint him. We lack toughness and, as you said, alpha leadership.

 

[Roustabout]

What in the world has changed with Fulky...

Covid. Injuries and is on liquid diet this week form getting wisdom teeth removed.

 

[BreatheUT]

A wasted scholarship and another horrible move by Rick Barnes when it comes to big men

I agree. I had not seen his game before this year. Mid major player.

 

[tnvols72]

Until this team finds a offense they will be in a fight every night

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I’m lovin’ it.


Sorry. Freak, please don’t ban me for that. Couldn’t help it.

Gators playing really well tonight, especially considering the circumstances.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Anosike is a freaking JOKE!

Outside of Johnson, he’s brought more energy than anyone tonight though.
GBO!!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Apparently this team needs a wake up call every 3 games.

 

[VOLinAL]

Here’s what I’ve learned tonight.

Bailey should not be PG.

We have no true PG. I cant stand Vescovi at point. Too many turnovers and careless.

 

[GBO18]

I miss that team. 2 alpha dogs.