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1. I'm not sure how to properly describe this game because it was so crazy. Overall, Memphis' ability to get in the lane and make shots was the reason they won. Memphis forced their tempo on the Vols in the first half and it worked. That's why Memphis won.
2. After tonight's game, when Reese and Edwards get healthy, it's time to scale back McBee's minutes. I understand he's going through a tough injury, so that's why I'm not blaming him. But he cannot do anything else productive when he's not hitting shots.
3. Memphis was more athletic than UT. UT plays great D, but Memphis had too many drivers and UT just couldn't stay in front of them. When UT closed the lane, Memphis got open looks and then was able to reverse the ball when UT overclosed on defense.
4. The Bernard King Player of the Game: Josh Richardson. For all you nimrods who will criticize him over the missed dunk, nobody plays harder, he's the best leader of the team, and his defense was why UT got it down to five. Nobody played harder tonight and he played his guts out. I applaud Mr. Richardson for his incredible performance tonight. Besides, 98% of us have never dunked in our lives.
5. Tennessee outscored Memphis by 9 in the second half. Tighter defense in the first half and UT controls the game for the win. However, it's a game of two halves. You can't come out lackadaisical against a team like Memphis. They are too talented.
6. I'd also like to point out that Derek Reese and D'Montre Edwards did not play tonight. Two of the Vols' top 8 guys in the rotation. If they play tonight, UT probably wins.
7. I know Cuonzo wants to slow the pace, but he has to understand that UT needs to push the pace. I'm not asking for 1991 UNLV Runnin Rebs, but for the love of God, don't be afraid to let them in transition, especially Jordan and Josh. They are so good in transition, you can't hold them back like that.
8. Brandon Lopez deserves the starting nod over Trae Golden right now. I don't know what's going on with Trae, but he better get it fixed because Lopez' defensive intensity and calming influence on offense was a reason why UT was back in the game.
9. Jordan McRae kept UT alive tonight. Without his barrage on offense, UT loses by 30. He took good shots for the most part (desperation 3's in the last minute withstanding) he also dished out four assists. Just an incredible performance by him.
10. UT needed this win, and this loss hurts because a play or two goes our way and UT wins. However, there are some positives to take away from this game. Richardson is becoming a leader, and McRae continues to improve every game. Kenny Hall had a double double and Jarnell would have had he not picked up two fouls in the first half. The offense looked much better in the second half after taking the ball to the basket. With Cuonzo Martin, I'm not worried about the D. Memphis hit a lot of tough shots in the second half and their athleticism forced UT to take circus shots in the lane. And also, UT played maybe the 3rd bad game defensively, and the last ten minutes were much better. Take the positives from the game, improve on the defense, and go get the first SEC win on Wednesday.
Go Vols!!!:hi:
2. After tonight's game, when Reese and Edwards get healthy, it's time to scale back McBee's minutes. I understand he's going through a tough injury, so that's why I'm not blaming him. But he cannot do anything else productive when he's not hitting shots.
3. Memphis was more athletic than UT. UT plays great D, but Memphis had too many drivers and UT just couldn't stay in front of them. When UT closed the lane, Memphis got open looks and then was able to reverse the ball when UT overclosed on defense.
4. The Bernard King Player of the Game: Josh Richardson. For all you nimrods who will criticize him over the missed dunk, nobody plays harder, he's the best leader of the team, and his defense was why UT got it down to five. Nobody played harder tonight and he played his guts out. I applaud Mr. Richardson for his incredible performance tonight. Besides, 98% of us have never dunked in our lives.
5. Tennessee outscored Memphis by 9 in the second half. Tighter defense in the first half and UT controls the game for the win. However, it's a game of two halves. You can't come out lackadaisical against a team like Memphis. They are too talented.
6. I'd also like to point out that Derek Reese and D'Montre Edwards did not play tonight. Two of the Vols' top 8 guys in the rotation. If they play tonight, UT probably wins.
7. I know Cuonzo wants to slow the pace, but he has to understand that UT needs to push the pace. I'm not asking for 1991 UNLV Runnin Rebs, but for the love of God, don't be afraid to let them in transition, especially Jordan and Josh. They are so good in transition, you can't hold them back like that.
8. Brandon Lopez deserves the starting nod over Trae Golden right now. I don't know what's going on with Trae, but he better get it fixed because Lopez' defensive intensity and calming influence on offense was a reason why UT was back in the game.
9. Jordan McRae kept UT alive tonight. Without his barrage on offense, UT loses by 30. He took good shots for the most part (desperation 3's in the last minute withstanding) he also dished out four assists. Just an incredible performance by him.
10. UT needed this win, and this loss hurts because a play or two goes our way and UT wins. However, there are some positives to take away from this game. Richardson is becoming a leader, and McRae continues to improve every game. Kenny Hall had a double double and Jarnell would have had he not picked up two fouls in the first half. The offense looked much better in the second half after taking the ball to the basket. With Cuonzo Martin, I'm not worried about the D. Memphis hit a lot of tough shots in the second half and their athleticism forced UT to take circus shots in the lane. And also, UT played maybe the 3rd bad game defensively, and the last ten minutes were much better. Take the positives from the game, improve on the defense, and go get the first SEC win on Wednesday.
Go Vols!!!:hi: