The Official #6 [2] Tennessee vs. #2 [1] Houston Game Thread, 2:20 PM ET, CBS

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

It’s not impossible to comeback, but I’d feel a lot better if we were down around 10.

If I was to put odds on us coming back I would place them around 100:1.
And that's being generous

 

[JCP201]

When Rick loses a game, he really loses a game.

It's not just Rick. Remember our South Carolina Hooker destroys his leg game, etc. We definitely have our baseball, though.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Houston’s defense is great, but cmon our performance is historically bad. Thats on Rick and the team.

This. We've missed a TON of wide open 3s and we hit those it would make them respect it.

 

[VolCalls]

This is why we all have BVS. Just seems like we always do this on a national stage. Not you Basevols, love you Tony.

I don’t have BVS. We’re getting manhandled by a better team. That’s why they’re a national title contender and #1 seed.

 

[Other_Guy]

Wouldn't say that. This isn't even close to being Barnes best team. We just got lucky and had good draws through the tournament until today. Exactly why I was pulling for Purdue. I loaded up on Houston, 1st half and the game and was hoping I'd lose. But, this was always a horrible matchup for us. And we are seeing why.

Isn't close?

 

[rocketskates]

Everyone is upset because not only is this likely Barnes only shot at a title run, they're embarrassing themselves out there.

Exactly. It’s not even the loss, it’s the fact that we don’t even care and we’re getting dog walked.

 

[n_huffhines]

This isn’t one of those times. To act like Houston is just plain better is a farce lmao. They’re great. But come on now, this **** is beating ourselves right now. Houston hasn’t had to do much on defense but guard the inside.

Yeah, because we don't have guys who can beat their D. It's the big weakness with our team. We don't have an offensive player to ride when the game slows down and the D gets elite.

 

[orangemadam]

When Rick loses a game, he really loses a game.

Because he only teaches defense.

 

[Tenacjim]

Before the tourney started, I knew the committee would pair us with Houston. They are a very good team.

Everyone wanted them instead of Duke. With Auburn and Florida being 1 seeds, those were our only options….

 

[Switch 625]

The studio crew is straight up laughing at UT. Embarrassing.

 

[hUTch2002]

They're collectively too long and athletic. It's not about showing up, it's about being 5' 8".

I get his height, I’m talking about the team not showing up a whole. They aren’t longer and more athletic than us a whole.

 

[HeuperDrive]

This isn’t one of those times. To act like Houston is just plain better is a farce lmao. They’re great. But come on now, this **** is beating ourselves right now. Houston hasn’t had to do much on defense but guard the inside.

i don’t get how you can look at this game and come away with the conclusion Houston isn't plain better lmao

It is what it is man. Give it a rest.

 

[UTK]

Yeah, because we don't have guys who can beat their D. It's the big weakness with our team. We don't have an offensive player to ride when the game slows down and the D gets elite.

Yet have a record holder for 3 pointers on our team who has gotten good looks and he can’t buy a bucket. That’s just mental **** right now. lol

 

[vols 30]

Felix is the only one who showed up.

 

[Orange931]

If I was to put odds on us coming back I would place them around 100:1.
And that's being generous

I’m aware of the odds, that’s why I said I’d feel a lot better if we were down 10. This is a long uphill battle for any chance.

 

[volfan102455]

A #1 seed with defense that elite is not giving up a 19 point lead against a team that struggles offensively. Sorry to say.

We just need to hit our shots. Honestly the majority of the misses are on our players not anything they are doing.

 

[n_huffhines]

I get his height, I’m talking about the team not showing up a whole. They aren’t longer and more athletic than us a whole.

Yeah they definitely are.

 

[Go47]

The last time we paled like this . . . Was the first UF game. Houston is good . . . But this is UT choking in a big game. If we were playing Duke or Florida right now . . . The halftime score would be 50-15.

 

[therealitytheory]

Rick this, Rick that....Coach ain't shooting 21%

 

[volfan__18]

i don’t get how you can look at this game and come away with the conclusion Houston isn't plain better lmao

It is what it is man. Give it a rest.

better? yes but to be embarrassed like this is on us. Not because they are that much better.

 

[GTvols]

Curious to see if Houston can hit on that side of the floor...hmm...

 

[TrippieRedd]

We're getting good looks sure, but the line is 24ft away.....quit shooting them from 26-27ft. You don't have to shoot from the parking lot.

 

[JCP201]

Rick Barnes great regular season coach, rinse and repeat. Heck if we couldn’t win with Knecht then definetly not winning with this team.

How many make elite 8? Oh, yes, eight.

 

[joevols89]

We just need to hit our shots. Honestly the majority of the misses are on our players not anything they are doing.

We could hit all of our shots in the 2nd half and it’s still unlikely we overcome a 19 point deficit.

 

[volsarelife1]

The studio crew is straight up laughing at UT. Embarrassing.

As they should be. That performance and effort deserves to be laughed at by the media