The 2023 March Madness “Other Games” Thread

[cwbytruckers]

We have four bigs to throw at both of these teams. Plus our wings are huge. It may be close for a bit but i see a 15 point win against either.

 

[CAVPUT]

Rather not play FDU at Madison Square Garden. Z has some fans/friends I'm sure, but..

They say MSG isn't friendly to shooters. Maybe that will be to our advantage if we have a size advantage and they rely on 3pt shots.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

Speed and full court pressure. We're without ZZ so I have to wonder how we'll handle that. Will be interesting to watch it play out if we do, indeed, get FDU. And it will be almost a home game for FDU. Nope. Don't like this at all.

We are so much talker full court pressure should not be an issue. Just throw over the top. Best way to beat a press.

 

[GBO18]

Does FDU have some huge fanbase that I'm not aware of?

I don't think we would have to worry about them flooding MSG.

Right? The fans of the other teams will be cheering for them but that not unusual at all. They will be rooting for FAU if they win.

 

[TennVols12]

If we get FDU, wouldn’t be surprised to go 5 small some. Think we may have done it a bit against mizzou.

Vescovi, mashack, Key, JJJ Phillips. Would still have a lot more length and would be able to matchup better defensively

We’d still be taller than their five.

 

[BisonVol]

You all need to stop being afraid of FDU. Sheeeesh. FAU is a Top 20 team!!!! FDU IS 274TH!!!!! FDU will not be able to handle our physicality. Stop being scared, we want FDU to win.

While I would easily rather play FDU, I think it also has to be recognized that what a team was in the regular season is irrelevant now. FDU, regardless of how many games they lost in the regular season and regardless of their KenPom ranking, is now playing like a very good team. Now I do think Tennessee should beat them were that to be the team we play (I still think FAU gets the win tonight). However, FDU isn’t a team to be taken lightly at this point. I hope that is something our players recognize.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Neither can handle our physical play.

Maybe not, but FAU is a significantly better team. They’re closer to a 3-seed than an actual 9-seed. They aren’t playing great but the last thing you want is them playing their best game against you.

 

[volsarelife1]

Give me the #16 seed 100/100 times. No questions asked

 

[barney]

lol FDU has 37 rebounds, FAU 32

 

[allvol123]

Give me the #16 seed 100/100 times. No questions asked

I’d prefer FAU here. Matchup issues.

 

[volfanhill]

Give me the #16 seed 100/100 times. No questions asked

Yea this debate makes no sense to me

 

[TrapVol]

Got to admit, that was a crazy move right there!

 

[Dudleys87]

Give me the #16 seed 100/100 times. No questions asked

Eventually the “magic” will run out and they’ll play to their seeding. Happens every year…

And some are still shocked.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

While I would easily rather play FDU, I think it also has to be recognized that what a team was in the regular season is irrelevant now. FDU, regardless of how many games they lost in the regular season and regardless of their KenPom ranking, is now playing like a very good team. Now I do think Tennessee should beat them were that to be the team we play (I still think FAU gets the win tonight). However, FDU isn’t a team to be taken lightly at this point. I hope that is something our players recognize.

I’m not taking them lightly, but if you have an entire week to prepare for a team that is 274th in the nation, then it’s not that big of a deal. Why does anyone on this board want to face the better team? Regardless of who wins MSG will be cheering for the underdog, so the stadium will be against us no matter what.

 

[Sudden Impact]

FDU is like a full team of ZZs

 

[Dudleys87]

I’m not taking them lightly, but if you have an entire week to prepare for a team that is 274th in the nation, then it’s not that big of a deal. Why does anyone on this board want to face the better team? Regardless of who wins MSG will be cheering for the underdog, so the stadium will be against us no matter what.

Bingo.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I’d prefer FAU here. Matchup issues.

Matchup issues??? You can’t be serious. How in the world do you get that FDU is a worse matchup for us?

 

[allvol123]

Matchup issues??? You can’t be serious. How in the world do you get that FDU is a worse matchup for us?

Speed kills. We can’t keep up with the speed of them at guard.

 

[CAVPUT]

I’m not taking them lightly, but if you have an entire week to prepare for a team that is 274th in the nation, then it’s not that big of a deal. Why does anyone on this board want to face the better team? Regardless of who wins MSG will be cheering for the underdog, so the stadium will be against us no matter what.

Okay, you guys talked me into it. Go FDU. GImme cinderella.

 

[Dudleys87]

If Tennessee can slow it down to crawl and continue to be physical they should win easily.

Make it a half court game and get another W

 

[johnboyhunter]

I’m not taking them lightly, but if you have an entire week to prepare for a team that is 274th in the nation, then it’s not that big of a deal. Why does anyone on this board want to face the better team? Regardless of who wins MSG will be cheering for the underdog, so the stadium will be against us no matter what.

How is someone 274th but 1 of 68 teams?

 

[BisonVol]

I’m not taking them lightly, but if you have an entire week to prepare for a team that is 274th in the nation, then it’s not that big of a deal. Why does anyone on this board want to face the better team? Regardless of who wins MSG will be cheering for the underdog, so the stadium will be against us no matter what.

Agreed. Definitely some mental gymnastics going on.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Some of you acting like we want FAU are like the people who ask if we’d rather win the NIT than one and done in the NCAAT.

We want FDU.

 

[GBO18]

How is someone 274th but 1 of 68 teams?

FDU shouldn’t even be in the tournament.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Speed kills. We can’t keep up with the speed of them at guard.

Did this board forget we just beat Duke 24 hours ago? But, we’re scared of FDU’s speed and can’t keep up with them….

You all are acting like we don’t have a roster filled with freak athletes like Josiah, Phillips, and Mashack. Vescovi also isn’t slow. I honestly can’t believe what I’m hearing lol.