The Official #17 Tennessee vs. Florida State Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, CBS Sports Network

[Tennesseefan2019]

I think the BasketVols win 77-75

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

Game day stand up and get jiggy!!!

 

[YankeeVol]

Is this game on TV or can you only stream on CBSSN?

Some packages have it

 

[InVOLuntary]

Good test for the Vols tonight. FSU will expose some of the Vol's weaknesses but they can still win. They need to shoot the ball well and limit the turnovers.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Serious question: How will Barnes rest/rotate his guards, given that they play again next day?

Or will he ride Turner and Bowden to both buzzers (if needed) to make the point to benchers that they must become dependable, integral parts of the team before tournament time in May?

At this point in the season, maybe Barnes would tell the team days in advance exactly how many minutes Turner, Bowden and James will and will not play today, and then see who rises to the occasion--even if it means a loss.

You play to win the 1st game, not worrying about tomorrow...if you’re in a position to win and need those guys out there you play them and don’t worry about the minutes.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Florida State beat Florida.

Of course, Florida State always beats da gators

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I don’t feel too good about this one. Just a bad matchup imo. It’s a road game really. If Vols are going to win we need 15 from pons, double digits from James, and a efficient night from turner. Basically we have to play a perfect game.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I don’t feel too good about this one. Just a bad matchup imo. It’s a road game really. If Vols are going to win we need 15 from pons, double digits from James, and a efficient night from turner. Basically we have to play a perfect game.

Have to play a perfect game in order to beat an unranked team?

 

[Kosmalski]

Fla St is 16th In Pomeroy

 

[tn4elvis]

Have to play a perfect game in order to beat an unranked team?

It will be fun to watch

 

[IPleadInsanity]

I expect the toughest game to date. Washington had more talent but they are young.

 

[Larkin]

Have to play a perfect game in order to beat an unranked team?

Do you disagree?

 

[YankeeVol]

Have to play a perfect game in order to beat an unranked team?

They're basically #26 in the AP poll.

They are favored.

ESPN's BPI gives them a 56.3% of winning

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Actually the thread title is incorrect. We are the designated home team and it's at a neutral site, not @ FSU.

 

[YankeeVol]

Actually the thread title is incorrect. We are the designated home team and it's at a neutral site, not @ FSU.

little late

 

[Catbone]

Have to play a perfect game in order to beat an unranked team?

We are the underdog

 

[VolsSportsFan]

little late

Yeah, stress the "little".

 

[TennFan]

Go Vols beat the Seminoles!

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Is this game on TV or can you only stream on CBSSN?

DirecTV Channel 221 (HD)
Dish Network Channel 158 (HD)
And Other Cable Services

 

[JRVOL11]

I don’t get why FSU not ranked .

 

[cardvolfan]

The American household has an average of 3.2 TVs use them.

I'm sorry, but I've brought that average down.

 

[cardvolfan]

I agree. At the end of the year, this game could have some bearing on making the tournament or seeding, or both.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

I don’t get why FSU not ranked .

They lost to Pitt and almost lost to Western Carolina

 

[OleRockyTop]

The American household has an average of 3.2 TVs use them.

Sheet who doesn't have multiple TV's in one room, it's the only way to watch CFB

 

[sport3500]

Tennessee needs to stay even on the glass and Pons needs to be a box stuffer in this game.