Out of conference schedule

[zjcvols]

While getting back into the basketball groove for our Volunteers, I noticed our OOC schedule is stacked with a lot of intriguing games. Playing Georgia Tech early, a game against Louisville, potentially Kansas, along with playing Gonzaga in Phoenix plus going to Memphis to renew an old rivalry. Which OOC game are you looking forward too?

 

[Simpson]

While getting back into the basketball groove for our Volunteers, I noticed our OOC schedule is stacked with a lot of intriguing games. Playing Georgia Tech early, a game against Louisville, potentially Kansas, along with playing Gonzaga in Phoenix plus going to Memphis to renew an old rivalry. Which OOC game are you looking forward too?

Gotta love the chance to play Kansas early on. There’s a possibility they are #1, so it’ll give us a chance at the top spot.

 

[Cdywolfe]

I'm happy to be playing Memphis again.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

While getting back into the basketball groove for our Volunteers, I noticed our OOC schedule is stacked with a lot of intriguing games. Playing Georgia Tech early, a game against Louisville, potentially Kansas, along with playing Gonzaga in Phoenix plus going to Memphis to renew an old rivalry. Which OOC game are you looking forward too?

Louisville. Hands down.

 

[cncchris33]

Kansas will be a nice early-season litmus test for our team. In an early season matchup, Tennessee definitely has the experience and chemistry advantage over KU, while KU would have the overall talent and size advantage. It would be a great game if it were to happen.

 

[Nocleats]

Marathon Oil,, I hate them!!

 

[cwbytruckers]

Louisville or Kansas for me. But the most interesting battle is going to be team chemistry. Guys wanting more playing time and not getting it. We dont need any type of cancer this year. It could be our first real shot at a final four.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Also could this be the best collection of talent in Tennessee history top to bottom?

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Gotta love having Kansas and Memphis back on the schedule, these Vols have a chance to be special...

 

[Toevol]

Gotta love having Kansas and Memphis back on the schedule, these Vols have a chance to be special...

They can indeed be a special team, but lordie this is a brutal OOC schedule! Unfortunately, we aren't going to sneak up on anyone with the success of last year. We might be a better team this year, with the same or perhaps worse record.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Lenoir-Rhyne. But it's on Election Day. Be sure to take advantage of the early voting window. Unless you're voting Socialist.

 

[LoudOrange]

No return trip to play NC?

 

[VolFan4life24]

Be awesome to seem them play Kansas early on. Also I like the fact we will be playing Memphis. I will never forget beating them back in 2011 at home. Great atmosphere , Awesome game.

 

[vols 30]

No return trip to play NC?

We've played them the last 2 years

 

[vavolfan6]

Don't forget about West Virginia also, where I am hoping we get some revenge for what they did to our football team.

But, without a doubt it has to be Louisville. While I hear they are a bit down compared to usual, you get a W there and you put us in a great position to play another talented team (hopefully Kansas) and set the tone for the year

 

[cncchris33]

Also could this be the best collection of talent in Tennessee history top to bottom?

I wouldn't say it is. There have been much greater individually talented teams, the Jerry Green era comes to mind, but they were not as well-coached or cohesive as a team.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Also could this be the best collection of talent in Tennessee history top to bottom?

Not at the top. Yes from the middle to the bottom.

 

[jarnol32]

We need to get the jump on Memphis and blow them out before Penny gets rolling in the recruiting game. It’s just a matter of time before he has Memphis rolling again.

 

[cncchris33]

We need to get the jump on Memphis and blow them out before Penny gets rolling in the recruiting game. It’s just a matter of time before he has Memphis rolling again.

We aren't going to be successful recruiting in Memphis regardless. We could beat Memphis 30 straight times and Memphis kids will still go to UofM. No recruiting wars to really be won for the good guys as it relates to Penny and Co.

 

[Stoked]

Can't wait to pay Louisville back for that smack-down they gave us back in 08! My best friend is a Louisville fan, so I need for us to get the W. If this game wasn't the day before Thanksgiving I'd love to go up to NYC and see it.

 

[iKrager]

ZJC - Can’t support em while they’re down, only when they’re on top. Smh

 

[VEKZY]

We need to get the jump on Memphis and blow them out before Penny gets rolling in the recruiting game. It’s just a matter of time before he has Memphis rolling again.

Penny is going to have to learn to coach on the job. We will see how that goes.

I’m sure he will do well in recruiting.

 

[The Dog]

Louisville. Hands down.

See, I know Dal so well. Louisville is Dal's Dad's favorite team and Dal wants to rub it in when UT busts that s$$

 

[sport3500]

Louisville and then Memphis for recruiting purposes.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

ZJC - Can’t support em while they’re down, only when they’re on top. Smh

Are you calling him fairweather?