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

[jasonvol18]

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.

Houston is ABSOLUTELY better and it's not even close. They lost 4 games by a total of 13 points, 3 of those teams were in the sweet 16. Houston is a team that can win it all. We've gotten this far with smoke and mirrors and a very favorable tournament draw. Yes, Houston is ABSOLUTELY the much superior team. Not even close!

 

[Vol737]

Both teams are playing in the same conditions. Two Kentucky fans asked me last night if I thought the dome contributed to their poor shooting. I responded “no, we were playing under the same conditions.” They had no response and we don’t have one today either.

Especially in the elite 8. Has zero to do with venue.

 

[TheFlash1971]

It’s obvious that the SEC had only 2 teams that realistically had a chance to make the final 4 . Auburn and Florida. But Duke will roll them all by 10

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

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.

Hard to have success inside when they are packing it in with 3 guys and just letting Vols shoot bricks.

 

[KureVol]

Notice any trends???

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Because he only teaches defense.

Love Rick and he can coach here for as long as he wants but he just can't coach offense.
I accept that tho because he defense at least gets us to games like this.
The next coach that carries the torch here needs to be sound on both ends of the court.

 

[SlyStone]

Got to get it to 10 with 10 min. Otherwise, it's over. Great, fun season regardless

Which means we need several stops. Not sure this team can stop Houston.

 

[DocVol]

This performance may in fact change CRBs mind about returning next szn

 

[zeppelin128]

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.

Houston is an elite team, but it ain't all them. We are doing plenty to shoot ourselves in the foot.

 

[Raiford62]

I am sorry but Igor did not bring to UT what was talked about. Gainey is a much better option, unfortunately he is not 6' 11".
Let Dubar play. Nothing to lose now.

 

[vavolfan6]

I just put $100 on Vols to cover the current 16.5 pt spread. Expect a push to at least get this game under 10! Lets go!!

 

[UTK]

Houston is ABSOLUTELY better and it's not even close. They lost 4 games by a total of 13 points, 3 of those teams were in the sweet 16. Houston is a team that can win it all. We've gotten this far with smoke and mirrors and a very favorable tournament draw. Yes, Houston is ABSOLUTELY the much superior team. Not even close!

Believe what you want to believe. This series would likely go 5-5

 

[TheFlash1971]

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

Like I said great year, move on.

 

[Orange931]

Houston is ABSOLUTELY better and it's not even close. They lost 4 games by a total of 13 points, 3 of those teams were in the sweet 16. Houston is a team that can win it all. We've gotten this far with smoke and mirrors and a very favorable tournament draw. Yes, Houston is ABSOLUTELY the much superior team. Not even close!

Not even close, but we’re both sitting in the Elite 8 as a 1 and 2 seed? Come on now, that’s a little dramatic.

 

[ndubvols]

Need Lanier to start the half en fuego and get the crowd into it to make this thing at least a little bit interesting

 

[C-south]

Which means we need several stops. Not sure this team can stop Houston.

It’ll help to rebound

 

[RAVOL]

Law of averages…hopefully it’ll balance out and we can at least make a run this half. But the athleticism of Houston is just something we don’t have.

With Length of there Guards. Finally our guard lack of Length has hurt. Can't beat them 1 on 1. Shak is the only Guard with decent Length but he is not offensive player

 

[ttocswob]

Changed - my kucky shirt was in the dryer... Yep, that'l do the trick!

 

[tnvols72]

I have said it all year, Tn depends on someone to catch fire. They never have 2-3 players to come out and go get you points. It happens but not consistently. Barnes has to figure it out, I get having a good D but if you dont have a good offense you get these types of games.

 

[FortSanders]

It’s obvious that the SEC had only 2 teams that realistically had a chance to make the final 4 . Auburn and Florida. But Duke will roll them all by 10

Duke paid their guy Cooper Flag $4.8M.

 

[UTK]

This performance may in fact change CRBs mind about returning next szn

Rick’s stubborn, it will only make him firmly decide to return lmao.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

 

[C-south]

Z is awesome but he’s not gonna get in the lane on this team. Make passes or hit open 3s. That’s all he can do and needs to be reminded of that. He can still play with that chip on his shoulder without forcing dumb stuff

Yea he just lets his emotions kill us at times.

 

[HeuperDrive]

Houston is ABSOLUTELY better and it's not even close. They lost 4 games by a total of 13 points, 3 of those teams were in the sweet 16. Houston is a team that can win it all. We've gotten this far with smoke and mirrors and a very favorable tournament draw. Yes, Houston is ABSOLUTELY the much superior team. Not even close!

Yeah, this narrative that Houston is apparently not a great team is honestly somewhat deranged lol. It’s like saying Ohio State wasn’t better than us in the CFP.

Sometimes teams are just better. That’s sports.

 

[KureVol]