Opponent for 16

Who’s our preferred opponent?

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#101
#101
Can't leave their shooters wide open like the last 2 games. Got to play better defense and get on the glass. I don't think Tennessee matches up too well with them.. Zeigler and Lanier will have to have good games..
 
#102
#102
johnnybravo said:
It’s all about matchups in the big tournament. Survive and advance. I have no idea what makes anyone think we match up well with Kentucky. We were not close either game. Tennessee can beat most of teams in the field, but Kentucky might not be one of them. Let someone else take out KY and I will take Illinois all day long
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And you’re insane to count our guys out!

3rd a charm! Those other 2 games are null and voided.. the series is 0-0… and after we win, it’s 1-0…

There’s no matchup issues, as long as we play the defense we have been playing, rebound the way we did against UCLA, we have this game in the bag!

It won’t be “easy”, but our guys ain’t dodging no smoke!
 
#105
#105
UTS4EVR said:
What if it goes the other way? What if the Vols get Kentucky and lose a third time to them? Will the pitchforks and torches come out for CRB? So, instead of who would you rather beat in the Sweet 16…..who would you rather lose to?
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Why would we be concerned with “losing”?

It’s no way possible you want to go to a Final Four, but prefer to speak a Loss upon them!

Yall literally was concerned about UCLA, and they handled business! This game is PERSONAL! 3rd time a charm!
 
#109
#109
McCat said:
I have been coming here since 2005. It's a good time.
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Why you are not wanted here if you are here to troll then **** off but if you are here to wish our team luck and have a great game then i can be nice too but i don’t like trolls
 
#111
#111
HeuperDrive said:
I know math isn’t the preferred subject up there, but Barnes went the E8 a year ago.

Guess history isn’t well taught up there, either
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Yes math and dental Hygiene, but we have to remember they only kiss their sisters
 
#112
#112
Vol4lif3 said:
Why you are not wanted here if you are here to troll then **** off but if you are here to wish our team luck and have a great game then i can be nice too but i don’t like trolls
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Help me understand how "see yall this week" is trolling? Honestly confused.
 
#116
#116
Orangeslide said:
Probably not, but 43% will probably still beat us Unless we shoot lights out. Gotta get them off the 3 point line. Hold them to 8 or less we got a shot. Here’s the deal, we shot horrible against them both times, if we start slow it could get in our head. Don’t like this match up at all. Kentucky has no pressure on them to win this game. All is on us, I think we will be favored but not by much. Our coaching staff and players better be angry and come out fighting. Oh yeah, if they out rebound us I think will spell doom for us, for kick out 3 opportunities. The only way they beat us if they go off from the 3 line. Illinois looked awful today. Win the turnover margin and give ourself the best chance. Go Vols! You get your chance at redemption, if not we will never hear the end of it. Ky fans will pile it on strong. 0-3 to our bitter rival and bounced out of the dance by them. Let that sink in for a while.
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We definitley beat them in Knoxville if they shoot 43%..We had it tied up at 64 in Rupp, and may win there too if they shoot 43%. So on a nuetral floor, we likely beat them if they shoot that percentage.

But, yeah I agree, they only can beat us by going off at 3 pt line. Its the only way they beat us, and it happened twice. They had some backups come in a shoot well. Hopefully we are better prepared this time around and there is enough tape on all their players to know everyone's tendencies..
 
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#119
#119
vavolfan6 said:
We definitley beat them in Knoxville if they shoot 43%..We had it tied up at 64 in Rupp, and may win there too if they shoot 43%. So on a nuetral floor, we likely beat them if they shoot that percentage.

But, yeah I agree, they only can beat us by going off at 3 pt line. Its the only way they beat us, and it happened twice. They had some backups come in a shoot well. Hopefully we are better prepared this time around and there is enough tape on all their players to know everyone's tendencies..
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I get it felt like it but people acting like we got run out of the gym need to go back and watch the games. We still could have won both games.

UK is probably nervous about having to beat us a 3rd time.
 
#120
#120
NighthawkVol said:
Look at you zigging when zagging didn’t get you anywhere.
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I’ve posted actual statistics and rationale for why I think Vols are better off playing against UK. Unless I missed another one your main worry is the number of Kentucky fans who would show up vs how many Illinois fans. Of all things, that to me is the least consequential factor in this matchup. I’ve been to a gazillion ncaa tournament games in these stupid football stadiums including Indy. I’m not afraid of playing UK in Rupp, I’m certainly not afraid of UK in the cavernous Lucas oil,
 
#122
#122
Flogballs said:
I’ve posted actual statistics and rationale for why I think Vols are better off playing against UK. Unless I missed another one your main worry is the number of Kentucky fans who would show up vs how many Illinois fans. Of all things, that to me is the least consequential factor in this matchup. I’ve been to a gazillion ncaa tournament games in these stupid football stadiums including Indy. I’m not afraid of playing UK in Rupp, I’m certainly not afraid of UK in the cavernous Lucas oil,
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Yes, but if they get going, the big crowd will impact the officials
 
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