Big "Myth" Destroyed

#51
#51
LittleCat said:
The argument is that you give Uconn an example of a team without bigs who won a title. You even agree that UT doesn't have guards like Napier/Boatwright...so I don't see what the argument you're making? That UT is going to do fine with small bigs and average guards?
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No. I am saying they are capable of winning games with this coach and this roster. That is all. I think the team will surprise and do better than expected. They will have a chance to make the Big Dance if the pieces come together. If not, going from four returning players and two walkons to the NIT would be a pretty good accomplishment especially if they win a couple of games there.
 
#52
#52
Really, it is all designed to do away with the negativity, rally the fan base, and have people believing we can go out have a winning record with the cast on hand and maybe even make the NCAA. I mean, isn't that what it's all about instead of Doom and Gloom?
 
#56
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LittleCat said:
The argument is that you give Uconn an example of a team without bigs who won a title. You even agree that UT doesn't have guards like Napier/Boatwright...so I don't see what the argument you're making? That UT is going to do fine with small bigs and average guards?
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Napier and Boatright won a championship....nobody thinks we are in contention....we could be in contention to make the tourney if our guard play is above avg which it has the potential to be. If we get avg guard play then we will be lucky to be .500.
 
#58
#58
LittleCat said:
The argument is that you give Uconn an example of a team without bigs who won a title. You even agree that UT doesn't have guards like Napier/Boatwright...so I don't see what the argument you're making? That UT is going to do fine with small bigs and average guards?
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#60
#60
SeniorDrill said:
You guys know the point is that you can win without two 6'8" 260 pounders in the post which some people think is impossible after last year! They also thought it was impossible for BL to start at the point. You call it not seeing the forest for the trees. So similar to the argument that that could never happen folks are now being led down the road that we could never win without a hefty center to man the low post. I just beg to differ once again!
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Quit smoking stuff from the forest you speak. BTW I'm 2.64 pounds per inch and 4.43 inches around
 
#64
#64
The problem with our post situation has much more to do with height/length than bulk. We have what, 3 guys 6'8 or taller? You can make up for weight with quickness, but height and length can't be stopped in the post unless you can match it. Stokes could post up against anyone in the country, but he struggled against length.
 
#65
#65
BadJerry20 said:
Well that's going to entice any of these guys.
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And that ladies and gentlemen is why you log off VN when you have an office full of pranksters in it. Don't pay that last post any mind. That was a co-worker trying to be funny.

BTW. You've worked too hard to scratch the starting lineup at catcher, I couldn't take that position from you.
 
#66
#66
Lefteye said:
And that ladies and gentlemen is why you log off VN when you have an office full of pranksters in it. Don't pay that last post any mind. That was a co-worker trying to be funny.

BTW. You've worked too hard to scratch the starting lineup at catcher, I couldn't take that position from you.
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Likely story.

Thanks buddy, you've been a good leader by example.
 
#67
#67
Chris4Vols22 said:
The problem with our post situation has much more to do with height/length than bulk. We have what, 3 guys 6'8 or taller? You can make up for weight with quickness, but height and length can't be stopped in the post unless you can match it. Stokes could post up against anyone in the country, but he struggled against length.
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All I can remember is all of those quick guards driving by our bigs and shooting lay ups that cost us many games because we refused to play zone. That was the story of the first two thirds of the season. That will be our main offense this year, taking it to the hole with quickness!
 
#68
#68
Chris4Vols22 said:
The problem with our post situation has much more to do with height/length than bulk. We have what, 3 guys 6'8 or taller? You can make up for weight with quickness, but height and length can't be stopped in the post unless you can match it. Stokes could post up against anyone in the country, but he struggled against length.
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Has more to do with not being very good.
 
#69
#69
SeniorDrill said:
No. I am saying they are capable of winning games with this coach and this roster. That is all. I think the team will surprise and do better than expected. They will have a chance to make the Big Dance if the pieces come together. If not, going from four returning players and two walkons to the NIT would be a pretty good accomplishment especially if they win a couple of games there.
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Fair enough I guess.

volbeast33 said:
Napier and Boatright won a championship....nobody thinks we are in contention....we could be in contention to make the tourney if our guard play is above avg which it has the potential to be. If we get avg guard play then we will be lucky to be .500.
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UT should be a top east team. Not saying a lot really but plenty of potential imo to make the tourney if some young guys step up. Hopeful that they can at least hold ground at home and steal games on the road.

bleedingTNorange said:
Welcome to the world of SeniorDrill
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Yes, every time I see a thread by him I roll my eyes. Don't know why I click on them tbh.

Chris4Vols22 said:
The problem with our post situation has much more to do with height/length than bulk. We have what, 3 guys 6'8 or taller? You can make up for weight with quickness, but height and length can't be stopped in the post unless you can match it. Stokes could post up against anyone in the country, but he struggled against length.
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He had 20 and 15 against Kentucky last year, one of the most intimidating teams length wise. He bullied big guys that were small framed.
 
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#70
LittleCat said:
He had 20 and 15 against Kentucky last year, one of the most intimidating teams length wise. He bullied big guys that were small framed.
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This^^^ I think some people are underestimating the importance of weight and strength in the post. When you're out matched by 20-30 lbs of muscle you're gonna have a rough time. It's not the deciding factor but it's like some don't think it's even important.
 
#71
#71
creekerballer said:
This^^^ I think some people are underestimating the importance of weight and strength in the post. When you're out matched by 20-30 lbs of muscle you're gonna have a rough time. It's not the deciding factor but it's like some don't think it's even important.
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Luckily we won't see anyone with the muscle Stokes has. Still see your point though. We are really thin.
 
#72
#72
Stoked said:
Luckily we won't see anyone with the muscle Stokes has. Still see your point though. We are really thin.
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True, not saying it's a requirement to win. Good coaches can play to their strengths and mask their weaknesses. Comes down to which team will do that better. But I'd be more comfortable with a little more bulk inside.
 
#73
#73
creekerballer said:
This^^^ I think some people are underestimating the importance of weight and strength in the post. When you're out matched by 20-30 lbs of muscle you're gonna have a rough time. It's not the deciding factor but it's like some don't think it's even important.
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i dont think anyone has said that.....would we love to have a dominant big but thats not what CDT inherited. most are just saying that a zone can help to minimize most of the teams we play. Obviously Kentucky will be a handful and we will probably get it handed to us.
 
#75
#75
volbeast33 said:
Napier and Boatright won a championship....nobody thinks we are in contention....we could be in contention to make the tourney if our guard play is above avg which it has the potential to be. If we get avg guard play then we will be lucky to be .500.
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I mean, after all, I have heard you guys raving about the guard play with Richardson, Mostella, Chiles, and Punter. Don't we think they will be above average? Go, Vols!
 
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