The Official #18 Tennessee vs. UT Martin Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[WestTennesseeVol]

This is probably UTM’s biggest game on their schedule, and this is basically a practice game for us. Not worried, we’ll pull away in the 2nd.

 

[Creeker]

Well not the best start, but nothing panic worthy. However, so far I think Chandler is just legit, BHH>Uros and needs more minutes than him.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Terrible defense. 35 points in a half to a team with not a single returning player. 35 point favorites. Either UT Martin is way under-valued or we have some serious issues. I just am not high on ORN or Uros.

 

[UTK]

He’s not better than Chandler but he’s our second best player

Fair. Chandler is the obvious best player to anyone with eyes. Powell is the second most impressive but BHH is most likely the second bets player overall.

 

[MR FRENCH'S]

Seems like the league is stubbing their toes across the board.

 

[MR FRENCH'S]

Terrible defense. 35 points in a half to a team with not a single returning player. 35 point favorites. Either UT Martin is way under-valued or we have some serious issues. I just am not high on ORN or Uros.

I would say it's a little bit of both. UT Martin is talented.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

7’1” Uros with a whopping zero rebounds in the 1st half….

 

[vols1071]

Hoping James is more aggressive going to the basket with his size this year.... So far he plays like hes 6"4....

 

[TrippieRedd]

Wish Aidoo would play. He can’t be worse than Plav. I’m not giving up on ORN yet, I can see some flashes.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Rick is ripping them new ones.

 

[MR FRENCH'S]

Terrible defense. 35 points in a half to a team with not a single returning player. 35 point favorites. Either UT Martin is way under-valued or we have some serious issues. I just am not high on ORN or Uros.

I'm high on ON, kids a stretch 4 who we're asking to be a post. That's not his game.

 

[ndubvols]

Terrible defense. 35 points in a half to a team with not a single returning player. 35 point favorites. Either UT Martin is way under-valued or we have some serious issues. I just am not high on ORN or Uros.

Defense is definitely the biggest gripe of the first half. Freshman getting lost a lost and plav just isn’t good.

 

[ColinS]

What is the eventual starting 5 based on very early observations. FulKy, BHH, JJJ, Powell, and Chandler is my best stab at it.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

If you think Bailey won't be playing by Christmas then you don't follow the team.

Bailey has competition for his spot now. If Powell plays better than him then Bailey is going to lose minutes.

 

[sechamp2012]

Seen games like this over years Vols will blow them out 2nd half. Too deep….legs will be gone on UTM hurts shooting, defense and Concentration.
Got to give them props they’re motivated.

 

[MR FRENCH'S]

What is the eventual starting 5 based on very early observations. FulKy, BHH, JJJ, Powell, and Chandler is my best stab at it.

Vescovi is a solid 6th man but he shouldn't start

 

[vols 30]

What is the eventual starting 5 based on very early observations. FulKy, BHH, JJJ, Powell, and Chandler is my best stab at it.

I like Powell coming off the bench. Instant offense.

 

[rockyhdr]

I know its been said....but I hate SEC Network game announcers...

 

[zjcvols]

Hoping James is more aggressive going to the basket with his size this year.... So far he plays like hes 6"4....

He doesn’t have the natural ability to get to the rim consistently

 

[Ace]

Bailey has competition for his spot now. If Powell plays better than him then Bailey is going to lose minutes.

Bailey will play in every game just to see if his shot is on. If he is on, then he can carry us. If he is off, then he can bury us

 

[TechnoVol]

I know its been said....but I hate SEC Network game announcers...

I guess you hate VFL Dane Bradshaw then...

 

[87&91ALUM]

Plavsic has same number points as JJJ. Powell with 8, Chandler with 12, Bailey 6, Vescovi 5... they are killing us in FT % 56-38. Plavsic has three PFs. Fouls 8 UTM 6 UT

 

[ColinS]

I like Powell coming off the bench. Instant offense.

Remember it's a very very early observation. The most disappointing player for me in that first half was JJJ. This needs to be his break out year.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Plavsic has same number points as JJJ. Powell with 8, Chandler with 12, Bailey 6, Vescovi 5... they are killing us in FT % 56-38. Plavsic has three PFs. Fouls 8 UTM 6 UT

I’d like to see a few set plays for BHH.
GBO!!

 

[Tnphil]

7’1” Uros with a whopping zero rebounds in the 1st half….

Yep...unreal