The Official #18 Tennessee @ #21 LSU Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[VolunteerCeltic]

JJJ, Fulky & Vescovi. Only Vescovi has acted like a leader.

Yes, Vescovi has stepped up for sure!!

 

[1985Vols]

JJJ, Fulky & Vescovi. Only Vescovi has acted like a leader.

Vescovi is the only one that acts and plays like a leader

 

[marvin616]

I played and coached lil buddy and I see the game in so many spectrums.....especially when I have a tasty bourbon to accompany me

Cheers!

 

[wmcovol]

If we make the tourney, we’re an easy “ upset” pick in the first round

8 & 9 seed at best.

 

[BreatheUT]

Exactly. Mashack looked good and hustled. Not perfect but he was dialed in and trying to contribute when most of the other guys looked like they were going through the motions. He already KC on the court, put Mashack in for those minutes and let him show what he can do. He couldn’t be any worse and he might grow from it.

Sorry I meant 10 minute mark of the 1st half. I corrected it.

As far as Mashack, if I'm the other team then he scares me more than James. He will go at the rim. Do you not think if we see it then the other team knows the book on James? He's easy to guard.

 

[vol94]

Okay, I get the frustration of losing the way we lost. We shot ourselves in the foot in a lot of ways and got out toughed. With that being said, I don't see how one can take away from this game that we might not even make the tournament. Jmo

Because this team’s floor is very low when they can’t shoot, turn over the ball, etc. The SEC is competitive top to bottom so no gimmes this yr. Even Vandy has played better recently, and I can see them beating the Vols IF UT can’t shoot. See Ole Miss game.

 

[I4Vols]

JJJ was “ supposed” to be the team leader. I think that’s past of the problem. He’s no more of a leader than Kamala Harris

Hmm, no Fulky thoughts as team leader prior to season start?

 

[CAVPUT]

You know you're getting damned old when you don't recall starting a basketball game thread. Dayum. Better get that will updated.

 

[GoVols9800]

I played and coached lil buddy and I see the game in so many spectrums.....especially when I have a tasty bourbon to accompany me

Lil fella?? Little man’s syndrome huh? I’m sorry

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

Yea he has solid team but they played nobody in the non conference. They continue to be really undisciplined under him. He gets good players though.

We're where we expected when looking at this conference schedule if we're being honest. @Alabama and @lsu I'd imagine most chalked up as Ls.

 

[Namorto1]

Can anyone explain our rotation? Can Barnes explain our rotation?

 

[jbr82]

You can't give an opinion unless you've played or coached?

I guess I better stay out of the political forum since I never held office

Facts!

 

[amavol2]

I’m curious why when we cut it to 5 with a couple of minutes to go, with the ball, we didn’t run a play. Just let the clock run down , take a bad shot and give up a layup on the other end.

 

[zeppelin128]

Clearly you're not an English teacher.

You can't comment on his grammar unless you are an English teacher.

 

[jbr82]

Can anyone explain our rotation? Can Barnes explain our rotation?

Or cruiting or development.

 

[BreatheUT]

Please name one part of my statement that has been proven inaccurate.
I’ll wait…

It's actually correct. We lost and I don't think this team is that good. They are not meeting expectations at this point in the season.

 

[VolArmy74]

To be a top notch coach in SEC U have to cheat & push the envelope Wade, Pearl & all. To be a fan you have to swallow your pride and accept how slimy & sleazy college sports have became watch at your on risk.

Rampant, mass cheating has always went on in basketball. Rupp, Wooden, all the way to Calipari, Self, K, Roy, Pitino and Boehiem. They all cheat. But for the most part they are excellent in game as well. That's why they win big.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

I’ll admit I’m really hard on Uros for a lot of reasons, but he definitely does have a good attitude and plays his own version of hard. Needs to step up and be strong in the paint. Too weak and won’t go to the basket, wants to settle for a layup or a hook, and they won’t fall.

I would like for him to grab a rebound in traffic and power dunk on some fool while screaming Serbian obscenities'..

 

[GBO18]

We're where we expected when looking at this conference schedule if we're being honest. @Alabama and @lsu I'd imagine most chalked up as Ls.

I agree. Looks like bama may not be as good everybody thought though. No clue how they beat Gonzaga.

 

[golfballs]

8 & 9 seed at best.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Lil fella?? Little man’s syndrome huh? I’m sorry

If I like you, I call you lil buddy, but I can change that to big feller if you wish.......

 

[sechamp2012]

This team (rt now) is outside of top four of SEC.

Auburn, Bama, LSU and KY are better than us. I’m not sure about Ms State and Texas A*M. The Vols can have a high ceiling but the floor is very low with lack of shooting. Auburn and others have a higher floor and can get hot at any time. I’m concerned rt now as our Vols struggle to put points on the board and go thru scoring droughts during every game.

Yeah we are deep but seem to be in a shooting funk across the board. We are close to leading the nation n shooting open 3’s just missing the good looks.

 

[1985Vols]

Can anyone explain our rotation? Can Barnes explain our rotation?

I’m clueless on Barnes roster management with this team. Makes zero sense

 

[VolsSportsFan]

And you know this how?

Put up or shut up.

 

[Cartervol]

14 games into this season and they have no leader, no offensive identity except shooting 32.5% from three point range. So much preseason promise yet so few results....they might go 8-8 the rest of the season...

That may be generous. They're just plain bad on offense and stink at shooting free ones also..The SEC is pretty good this year. Could be a long year..