Recent content by Tommy Pine

For those of us not familiar, what happened to Tariq Owns? He was at UT his freshman year. Transferred to St. John’s. Then to Texas Tech. Now the starting big man for Tech, and has been impressive in their Final Four run. How did he get away? At a minimum, he would have been a great...

“We”, are I hope, all supporters and pulling hard for the Vols to win. I know I am. I don’t apologize for questioning what we can do better. Celebrate the wins while always seeking improvement....

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with posters questioning what we could have done better. It’s human nature to want better. As long as posters are respectful I see them just seeking answers so that we can improve and avoid repeat mistakes turning into a loss next time.

Respectfully, I think we should care. Adjustments and learnings from what occurred have to be understood, so that we can ensure we don’t do it again. Surely Purdue will take the analysis from what happened against Iowa and try to apply it against us right from the start. Not learning from our...

It truly was. I still wonder if it was because Iowa took us out of our game, and prevented us from playing like we did in the 1st half? Or was it because Barnes didn’t make any adjustments to counter against what Iowa changed?

You raise some very good points, based on specific plays, decisions,etc., during the game. My area of questioning is more general in nature. With things trending the way they were in the 2H, it never seemed like any adjustments were made. We continued to play the same walk the ball up the...

Our defense for almost the entire first half was outstanding, as good as I have seen it. It was that defense that created the high octane transition scoring opportunities we had. But that type of full out defensive effort takes a tremendous amount of energy. Tough to do for the entire game...

I am curious. Do people think the gap was narrowed because Iowa took what we did in 1H away (made us play their game)? Or, because Barnes didn’t make 2H adjustments. I guess I’m really asking did Iowa do it to us, or did we do it to ourselves?

You have every right to ask a legitimate question. It wasn’t even a criticism. Don’t be put off by the Sunshine Patrol on these threads who jump on anyone who who isn’t 100% positive.

Great first half. But let’s go back to playing at our pace again.

We are so much quicker and athletic than them. Just need to keep the intensity up.

Seriously? What are you the sunshine patrol who jumps on anyone who says anything less than glowing about UT? Respectful debate is one of the purposes of forums like this. Actually, don’t bother responding. I doubt anyone cares what you say.

Respectfully, I’m not sure I agree. Teams that are effective at not just scoring a lot on 3s, but running an offensive scheme to get a lot of open looks (Auburn), seems to cause us trouble. Sure there were 3s that we contested, but both Auburn games they worked the ball to get some very open...

No, just being a realist. I love this team and am glad we are playing Iowa. Let’s go!

Yeah, sorry man. Still applies.