The Official #17 vs. #3 Houston Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, TNT

[BigBadVol]

Why are some people such defeatists and so weak minded? I watched an incredible basketball game and when I come in here to see the comments there are those throwing in the towel continuously throughout. Some of you are so soft.

 

[GhostVol]

I’m just giddy. Spanking Florida at the Swamp and now this? I can’t help but smile. I’m fired up! Let’s play the next game now! I’ll suit up.

Kinda feelin' like I could spit in Mike Tyson's eye, when he was 22, and walk away

Would get my *** dead, but it's fun to feel invincible for a minute

 

[hUTch2002]

Ament hit 7 of 8 FTs.

Not his best game, but he only had 1 TO.

I like that he didn’t back down. He started getting physical back. He keeps that attitude and he will be just fine.

 

[VolNGA1]

Vols are currently seeded #1. Other potential top 4 teams are Michigan, Auburn, Gonzaga, and Kansas. We'll know who plays who in a few hours.

 

[bigdaddy]

Great win no complaints

 

[LivinginthePast]

Let’s watch Auburn and Michigan

 

[will-you-shut-up-man]

Awesome win. The guys put on a FT clinic at the end of the game. And wow at the money prizes given out.

 

[VolsLFC]

Uh ... you know what you have to do the rest of the way, right?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I'm not doing this to call anyone out ( especially not @TheMookieMonster ). He's a great poster. I like reading his stuff.

I'm just using this post as an example of why I never post in the game threads, until after the game is over .... I hate the taste of crow, and the VN faithful loves to serve it.

I mean, fair. I feel like I was pretty measured in a “real-time” game response thread though. I never said we sucked or weren’t any good. I even told another poster that losing to Houston shouldn’t change your opinion about this team at all. I’m just reacting to what I’m watching, which at the time was a 12-point deficit and Houston shooting lights out from 3 lol.

 

[UTodd01]

What a hell of a game!

Can’t say enough about this squad right now.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Gonzaga, Auburn, Kansas, Michigan

Any of those should be an iconic matchup too

Order of preference:
1) Gonzaga
2) Michigan
3) Kansas
4) Auburn

 

[HypeVol2020]

Why are some people such defeatists and so weak minded? I watched an incredible basketball game and when I come in here to see the comments there are those throwing in the towel continuously throughout. Some of you are so soft.

Facts. And whining about every little thing throughout.

 

[Volfan2012]

Going to be more than two undefeated teams going into tomorrow. So don't know how this will go down there are also games Thursday.

 

[VOLtaism]

Did that Kinston kid miss a shot, other than the block, all night? He was hitting from everywhere.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

This team has a lot of talent and depth. We just got to keep improving, this team is capable of playing and beating anyone! GBO

 

[zaqhhh]

We really should root for Auburn in the first game

If Michigan wins, there’s a good chance Gonzaga to body Maryland and knock us into the 3-4

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Nice Q1 win for the resume.

 

[VolCalls]

With yesterday and today, we have to be up there (unless it's an average, and even then..)

We have clinched a spot in the top four. It’s just a matter of whether we’re in the “finals” or the 3rd place game.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I don’t know that he’s a 30 guy but he is legit for sure. Zero weaknesses with this team. I still can’t sit down.

Me either.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

That was one hell of a performance by UT. Boswell was out there hustling like Bradshaw. It was great seeing him play well along with Carey. I know Ament didn’t have a great game offensively but he contributed in other ways. The tie up from Nate was a big play down the stretch and gave us an extra possession.

 

[VOLtaism]

They hit 9 straight free throws down the stretch. Thats top 10 team stuff in such a big game on such a big stage.

 

[HypeVol2020]

We have clinched a spot in the top four. It’s just a matter of whether we’re in the “finals” or the 3rd place game.

I wanna win the whole thing but would be fine as long as we go 3-0 in the tourney.

 

[JCP201]

WTF? Posted on the recruiting forum:

 

[GhostVol]

10/10 no notes

Aside: How many did FTs did Gillespie sink consecutively?
What's the <cough, cough> record? Lofton?

 

[vavolfan6]

Our inside game is very good this year. Barnes wasn't going to mess around after being depleted last season.