I’ve never thought stars mattered. Especially in basketball. You either got it or you don’t. It is made up of talent and mindset.And why were they one of the most talented teams in UT b-ball history? Scouting and coaching perhaps? All those players were 3* recruits (Williams, Schofield, Bone, Alexander, Bowden, Fulky, Turner) . Barnes turned them into one of the best teams. Because he's a great coach. Pearl had more "talent" here and at Auburn. Pearl had one better season at Tennessee than Barnes. I like them both, but Barnes is the better coach IMO.
100%. It's absolutely terrible for finding the best team, but also 100% the most exciting because anyone can win it.Not that anyone is really trying to do this, but comparing records/results in single-elimination tournaments is not the best measuring stick. Everyone loves March Madness, and rightfully so. But it is not an attempt to crown as "champion" the best team each year. If they wanted to do that, there would be series or, at a minimum, double-elimination.
and Auburn was lucky to get out of the 1st round, Virginia was lucky to beat Auburn in the semifinals and LSU was lucky to beat UT in the regular season to cost us a regular season SEC Championship. Luck counts when u get the "W"We played horribly that entire tournament. We were lucky to be in the S16.
LSU had the refs to help them beat UT. I think that’s a little more than luck.and Auburn was lucky to get out of the 1st round, Virginia was lucky to beat Auburn in the semifinals and LSU was lucky to beat UT in the regular season to cost us a regular season SEC Championship. Luck counts when u get the "W"
Weren't the effects always a moot point? They are the same everywhere! It is about if they are less likely to contract it here than "out there". Heard an ESPN radio guy today explaining why they are safer in dorms, in cohort type situations, than back at home. Even at UT, most cases appear to be from when they went back home.Y’all see the BIG10 doubling down with their Penn State doctor report on myocarditis?
interesting thing is this article: Ubben says Gibbs is sitting out to improve his academics, not because of covid19. anyone else hear or read that?From the FF...let the JJP comments rain down....
From D. Ubben, The Athletic
Stock up
-Jalin Hyatt
-Malachi Wideman
-K'Rojhn Calbert
-Jahmir Johnson
-Jeremy Banks
-Guarantano-> quicker decisions and accuracy
Stock down
-Harrison Bailey-> missed a lot of practice time
-Deangelo Gibbs
-JJ Peterson
I know I will not get tested unless I get a feverWeren't the effects always a moot point? They are the same everywhere! It is about if they are less likely to contract it here than "out there". Heard an ESPN radio guy today explaining why they are safer in dorms, in cohort type situations, than back at home. Even at UT, most cases appear to be from when they went back home.
And if someone does get it, they will get immediate diagnosis and top-notch care here. In the real world, they may not even get tested or be aware for months.
The LSU game was rigged. Volnation did it’s thing and we were all blessed to not see Anthony Jordan after it.and Auburn was lucky to get out of the 1st round, Virginia was lucky to beat Auburn in the semifinals and LSU was lucky to beat UT in the regular season to cost us a regular season SEC Championship. Luck counts when u get the "W"
Hopefully lay off the pair of clown shoes that denied the first eligibility requestSo the NCAA lays off 600 employees for 8 weeks. Cade might not hear nothing until next spring
Memo: NCAA to furlough its entire staff for up to 8 weeks - Indianapolis Business Journal