So after watching the Butler

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Butler. Is that a school that requires a name like Jeevs for admission? Classes include Door Opening 101 and such?
 
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One of OUR BIGGEST problems today was the energy wasnt there from all the fans,i know we were spread out over the place but if everyone would get to their feet and be loud then our boys the vols can feed off OUR energy.I was there from 9:00 am and was still loud and cheering so come Sunday everyone GET UP AND GET READY . THE AMERICAN FANS were really loud and never not once sit down and the team fed off that energy.It was too much ORANGE in there to let them (the opponent)control the energy level. GO VOLS
 
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Hello Vols fans

First off, after reading some of these posts, do not think that all Butler fans/students are like the few who are making ignorant posts. Every school has some of them (I'm sure I could find just as many ignorant Volunteer fans across the internet, most likely more because you have a larger fan base). Don't base your opinion of Butler fans based on that minority.

Anyway, saying that, I would just like to say that this should be a great game between 2 top 10 teams (Butler is no 7 seed). A common theme I have seen here is that you feel that a) Tennessee will win if they play like they can and b) Butler can't shoot lights out 2 games in a row. Both of those are false.

I think that Tennessee can play the best game of their life and Butler could still win. If Butler shoots like they are capable of (like you saw today) a great game by Tennessee might not be enough. At the same time, if Butler has an off night from the field, Tennessee could play a terrible game and walk away with a win. While Butler doesn't live and die with the 3 as much as they have in the past, it is still a vital part of their game. All 3 of their losses have been because they didn't shoot well from the field.

Also, don't think Butler can't come out and shoot as good as (or better) than they did against USA. This Butler has a history of shooting very well in tournament play. They shot well all tournament in the preseason NIT last year (you might remember), the NCAA tournament last year, the Great Alaskan Shootout this year, the Horizon Tournament this year, and so far in the NCAA tournament this year. Just to flash back to earlier this year to the Great Alaskan Shootout, from 3 they went 17-32 against Michigan, 14-33 against Virginia Tech, and then 16-24 against Texas Tech. Teams knew what they couldn't let Butler shoot well from 3 and they still failed to stop it. It doesn't mean Butler will shoot lights out Sunday, but I'm just saying if you are counting on them cooling down, you'll will likely be in for a surprise.

Also, don't think you athleticism is as big an advantage as you think it is. Butler is a very discipline team, and one thing they can do is use a teams athleticism against them, by getting them to over play and over pursue.

In the end, this is going to be a very good matchup against what I feel is 2 evenly matched teams. Tennessee is a little better, but not by much. It is a shame to have these teams matched up so early in the tournament (how many times have there been 2 top 10 ranked teams playing in the 2nd round?). Good luck to you guys, and may the winner go on to represent the East in San Antonio.
 
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i was pulling so hard for USA today in bham just because i really dont want to sit there sunday and watch us lose to butler again.
i still stick to what i said a month ago...we peaked too early and put too much emphasis on winning sec and being no 1.
 
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butlerfan said:
Hello Vols fans

First off, after reading some of these posts, do not think that all Butler fans/students are like the few who are making ignorant posts. Every school has some of them (I'm sure I could find just as many ignorant Volunteer fans across the internet, most likely more because you have a larger fan base). Don't base your opinion of Butler fans based on that minority.

Anyway, saying that, I would just like to say that this should be a great game between 2 top 10 teams (Butler is no 7 seed). A common theme I have seen here is that you feel that a) Tennessee will win if they play like they can and b) Butler can't shoot lights out 2 games in a row. Both of those are false.

I think that Tennessee can play the best game of their life and Butler could still win. If Butler shoots like they are capable of (like you saw today) a great game by Tennessee might not be enough. At the same time, if Butler has an off night from the field, Tennessee could play a terrible game and walk away with a win. While Butler doesn't live and die with the 3 as much as they have in the past, it is still a vital part of their game. All 3 of their losses have been because they didn't shoot well from the field.

Also, don't think Butler can't come out and shoot as good as (or better) than they did against USA. This Butler has a history of shooting very well in tournament play. They shot well all tournament in the preseason NIT last year (you might remember), the NCAA tournament last year, the Great Alaskan Shootout this year, the Horizon Tournament this year, and so far in the NCAA tournament this year. Just to flash back to earlier this year to the Great Alaskan Shootout, from 3 they went 17-32 against Michigan, 14-33 against Virginia Tech, and then 16-24 against Texas Tech. Teams knew what they couldn't let Butler shoot well from 3 and they still failed to stop it. It doesn't mean Butler will shoot lights out Sunday, but I'm just saying if you are counting on them cooling down, you'll will likely be in for a surprise.

Also, don't think you athleticism is as big an advantage as you think it is. Butler is a very discipline team, and one thing they can do is use a teams athleticism against them, by getting them to over play and over pursue.

In the end, this is going to be a very good matchup against what I feel is 2 evenly matched teams. Tennessee is a little better, but not by much. It is a shame to have these teams matched up so early in the tournament (how many times have there been 2 top 10 ranked teams playing in the 2nd round?). Good luck to you guys, and may the winner go on to represent the East in San Antonio.
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If TN plays like they're capable of playing, UT will move on to Charlotte. Playing well would include using our athletic ability to keep you from shooting well. We haven't done it lately, but stout D is what I would call playing well. We have the ability to bring that and that' one of the enormous differences in our teams.
 
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Just like I was pulling so hard for American to pull it off today against you guys. I don't have a thing against you, its just that you are more likely to beat us.
 
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There is only so much you can do on defense though. You can't always prevent 4 different good 3 point shooters from getting their shot off. You just have to play solid and make sure they are tough 3s, and the 3s you want them to take. When Butler is on, they can still hit those types of shots. Coaches have said before that they couldn't guard them any better, and they just got unlucky to play them on a day when they couldn't miss. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do.
 
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Butler shot absolutely lights out today. Campbell and Grays had their way with USA. However, if USA had any players that could consistently threaten from the perimeter they would have beaten Butler.

When Butler extends their defense (as they were when the game started) they are very easy to penetrate. Ramar should have a feel day driving and dishing.

Tennessee will be up for the game on Sunday and, yes, we will beat Butler.
 
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butlerfan said:
There is only so much you can do on defense though. You can't always prevent 4 different good 3 point shooters from getting their shot off. You just have to play solid and make sure they are tough 3s, and the 3s you want them to take. When Butler is on, they can still hit those types of shots. Coaches have said before that they couldn't guard them any better, and they just got unlucky to play them on a day when they couldn't miss. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do.
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it's odd how people never shoot 50% against the Spurs. I just don't get how people don't get lucky against the best defensive teams, a la G'town, UCLA, KU etc.
 
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butlerfan said:
There is only so much you can do on defense though. You can't always prevent 4 different good 3 point shooters from getting their shot off. You just have to play solid and make sure they are tough 3s, and the 3s you want them to take. When Butler is on, they can still hit those types of shots. Coaches have said before that they couldn't guard them any better, and they just got unlucky to play them on a day when they couldn't miss. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do.
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You act like we don't know what it's like having insane 3 point shooters.
 
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Mullet said:
i'm watching the Butler v. South Bama game right now on CBS Sportsline. Butler plays TERRIBLE defense. But on offense they are lights out. They have 3 or 4 guys that can bomb threes all night long.
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Thats funny...

Butler has the #5 scoring defense in the country...
We are KNOWN for our defense.

NCAA Men's Basketball
Division IScoring Defense
Through Games 03/16/2008

Rank Name GM W-L OPP PTS OPP PPG
1 Wisconsin 33 29-4 1774 53.8
2 Stephen F. Austin 31 26-5 1725 55.6
3 Washington St. 32 24-8 1826 57.1
4 Air Force 30 16-14 1715 57.2
5 Butler 32 29-3 1848 57.8
6 Georgetown 32 27-5 1855 58
7 Iowa 32 13-19 1857 58
8 VCU 31 24-7 1801 58.1
9 Winthrop 33 22-11 1919 58.2
10 UCLA 34 31-3 2009 59.1
 
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