Media bias?

[indian rick]

Seemed like it favored duke

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

that was a given going in. It could have been so much worse. Imagine if we had had Bilas

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Seemed like it favored duke

Ya think? Duke is Blue Blood Royalty.

 

[utvolpj]

Why wouldn't it given how the regular season/conf tourney ended for each team?

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

The Vols stepped on many a sandcastle today- from the talking heads on CBS to ESPN.
Considering most teams get off the bus with two fouls apiece when they play Duke, I’d say the Big Orange shut em up on all fronts 👌

 

[TNBV]

that was a given going in. It could have been so much worse. Imagine if we had had Bilas

Or Dickie V?

 

[casetopia]

I think a lot of the Duke mystique left when coach k did. Kind of like what happened to notre dame in football.

 

[screenthis]

You are so right. Worked all day and just watching now. Doesn't sound like they are giving Tn a chance.

 

[OrangeInKy]

I prefer media bias against us. I thrive on it. So does this team apparently.

 

[vavolfan6]

Duke was the sexy pick. Media wants to be right and tell their narrative. Doesn't bother me. To be fair, we've received the media bias in SEC play. Everyone loved us. They just left us for dead though when we went through some injuries abd ZZ went out for the year.

 

[VolDave53]

that was a given going in. It could have been so much worse. Imagine if we had had Bilas

Is Bilas a virus or a bacteria? Asking for a friend.

 

[ksgovols]

You mean like Candace Parker during the halftime report or afterwards? I don't spend alot of time worrying about how the talking heads covering the game. They may have other teams that they grew up supporting or not. The fact is there's a handful of teams with a national reputation that are going to get favorable publicity during the tournament because of their historical record. Tennessee isn't one of them. We shouldn't get our panties in a wad when the Vols are playing on a national stage and the announcers aren't as big of a homer as Bert Bertelkamp.

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

Well, I'm tired of seeing dozens of articles online since game ends that start Duke, Duke ,Duke and then go into a wordy rehash of what they didn't do. Not one article says anything like...TN bitch slaps and curb stomps a less talented over hyped program!

 

[volinbham]

Why wouldn't it given how the regular season/conf tourney ended for each team?

this all day long

I had the same bias - didn't think we would have a chance after our Rd 1 performance and Duke's. The media would be insane to not think Duke was the strong favorite.

 

[Volfan1000]

I think a lot of the Duke mystique left when coach k did. Kind of like what happened to notre dame in football.

Barnes completely outcoached Scheyer yesterday and he looked relaxed while doing it.

 

[brockytop]

Media is filled groupthink clowns that are too lazy to provide a thorough analysis that opposes preconceived beliefs. Sports media just as bad those covering other areas of life.

 

[Volnut]

At halftime of the Bammer game, Barkley and Kellogg were giving Tennessee props, saying they had the most impressive win of the day.

 

[Special Ed]

Orange is the new Blue.

 

[Voltopia]

The broadcast definitely skewed toward telling Duke's story. They were routinely calling the game as "Duke is behind" or "Duke is making a run" or "Duke is answering Tennessee." On and on and on, especially in the second half. Once Tennessee really locked in that ten point lead, they started to give Tennessee some praise, but it was clear they were waiting on Duke to make their comeback - which never came. Womp womp.

 

[VolCalls]

Well, I'm tired of seeing dozens of articles online since game ends that start Duke, Duke ,Duke and then go into a wordy rehash of what they didn't do. Not one article says anything like...TN bitch slaps and curb stomps a less talented over hyped program!

Who cares? We won the game! Get fired up for the regionals on Thursday.

 

[VolCalls]

The broadcast definitely skewed toward telling Duke's story. They were routinely calling the game as "Duke is behind" or "Duke is making a run" or "Duke is answering Tennessee." On and on and on, especially in the second half. Once Tennessee really locked in that ten point lead, they started to give Tennessee some praise, but it was clear they were waiting on Duke to make their comeback - which never came. Womp womp.

I think everyone - including me and each of my UT-loving family members - was waiting on Duke to come back. Thankfully they didn’t.

 

[orangemadam]

I'm sure our next game will be like WWF.

We will be the bad boy thugs thanks to UROS and everyone will be pulling for the cinderella underdogs (FDU or FLAT)

 

[Dadof2volfans]

Is Bilas a virus or a bacteria? Asking for a friend.

I can’t stand Bilas, or even Seth Davis. And even Hummel from Purdue. Okay I might need to admit I hold a grudge against announcers that talk bad about the VOLS

 

[Vols till I fall]

Oh definitely

Think about it l. The Duke vs Tennessee game was the only game on during 2:40. They didn't want the blue blood to get too blown out, they like the ratings. Look no further than the refs changing that foul from roach to proctor

 

[TennVols12]

I can’t stand Bilas, or even Seth Davis. And even Hummel from Purdue. Okay I might need to admit I hold a grudge against announcers that talk bad about the VOLS

You could hear Steve Van Gundy grunt when Duke missed a FT towards the end of the game. Idk if that’s rooting for Duke or rooting against Tennessee, but it’s not professional as a “non-biased” commentator.