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True but let’s be honest. Two years ago, he really didn’t have to be “the guy”. He was more of a 6th man type player. We had guys on that team that did most of the heavy lifting on offense. I’m not sure he got a real chance to be significant contributor. But, Barnes is pretty good at finding “next”.

In reality, it feels this way b/c we're breaking in a new QB. Everything on offense doesn't really matter, except it's probably the difference between a 4 win team and a 6 win team...unless the defense is back up to par. Last year's D and 2024 offense isn't an equation for winning football...

Didn’t expect and could have used his aggressive nature around the rim.

Barnes totally flipped almost the whole team last year, and all he did was go back to elite 8. I think he’s got it.

He’s got that quick release like the guy on Nebraska. Nice addition

Was listening to Josh Pate podcast today and on Vols, he basically said you've got to assume JH will have the offense ready, but really spent time talking about potential surprise of D...says Hubbs and a number of others behind the scenes are saying we're ahead of schedule, w/ PSU players coming...

Disappointed, but in reality, I gave us a decent shot at getting beat first game of tourney, coming off the SECT and final run of games in SEC. I went to UVA game in Philly, but wasn't thinking we'd post a W there either. Kudos for them to get to Elite 8, which was entirely not anticipated...

I do think this year may have been a little unique because we had to replace so many starters.

Yeah it's got to be tough to balance as a coach. Ultimately, Barnes isn't going to change his mindset...and that's OK. You can get to FF by being a power team just as well a team stacked w/ talented shooters... you can advance, as the Vols have done the last 3 years, but if you want to get to...

He will be missed, and understand he is a quality young man. Hope nothing but the best for him. Think he'll find a sustainable home in NBA w/ his rim protection and defense skills....and we'll have a heck of a time trying to replace him.

I have no doubt Barnes will do us right again. With ament probably gone we are going to need some serious guard help true playmakers. Felix will be HARD to replace as rim protector. I think it’s obvious that Barnes physical d serves us well in tourney, but it’s also obvious that when we hit uber...

Many of my SEC buds outside of maybe UGA/Bama, are entirely envious that we've been in the mix in major three the last few years. We always want championships, but I think White is about 47 years old, and if he keeps us on the tracks, no reason why we won't stay in the mix, and get a Natty in...

Ok it’s 12:40 est. these last 3 min will last another 20 minutes