The Official #6 [2] Tennessee vs. #2 [1] Houston Game Thread, 2:20 PM ET, CBS

[volfever007]

Don’t worry nobody is beating Duke

I don't know, Houston is pretty darn good, you heard them say 3 of their 4 losses were in OT and they are very well coached.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I have been and I will be. How about you?

Props my guy!!!

 

[Switch 625]

I just hope we fill all 13 scholarships…

To me, it’s malpractice to not have a full roster.

 

[orange_glory]

I just want Auburn and Florida to lose.

I don't want Auburn to win a Natty before us. I'm glad Alabama didn't win it before us. I'm rooting for Florida cause they've already won 2 Nattys and their in the SEC

 

[Majors]

Dude we got a very favorable whistle today. I think they had called us for 3 fouls in the second half with 5 minutes to go

Alot of hand checks by Houston that were called all year. Over the back not called that ended up with a extra possession resulting in 2.

 

[Just a VolinTears]

At least we lost to a team that's stomachable. Houston is tough and gritty. Sampson deserves a title.

 

[Creeker]

I don't want Auburn to win a Natty before us. I'm glad Alabama didn't win it before us. I'm rooting for Florida cause they've already won 2 Nattys and their in the SEC

I’ll take anyone but Auburn. Duke and Florida are the best 2 in the country imo, but I wouldn’t be upset at all if Houston goes on and wins, anyone but Pearl and Auburn.

 

[BARknox bouncer]

Plus side I hit the under and my Bracket still alive with Houston winning it all

 

[CLT MAN]

Props my guy!!!

 

[KeyVol14]

Not sure if we will ever make it to the final four. These last two teams were our best chance

 

[UTK]

Agree. Barnes has never signed that superstar center and he never will. We still shoot 3's even though we can't make one. Barnes is great at D (usually) but the team that scores the most points win.
Look at the NBA. Defense is not going to win games when a team can score 125 pts.

The NBA is like that mostly because refs don’t allow teams to play defense lmao it’s soft. But a lot of college games are called softly too. It’ll be interesting to see what we do in the portal. I’m not writing off Barnes from putting together another team that can make a run in March.

 

[UTK]

Not sure if we will ever make it to the final four. These last two teams were our best chance

Last years team never was gonna get by Foul Ming. This year was probably our best legit shot maybe outside 6 years ago where we got hosed in the sweet 16 by a terrible foul call. 2022 had a path open up for them but that team was just inconsistent.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Barnes retires and we offer a kabillion dollars to Penny

 

[TheFlash1971]

I don't know, Houston is pretty darn good, you heard them say 3 of their 4 losses were in OT and they are very well coached.

Duke by 10 or more. Theirs Duke then everybody else.

 

[Delmar]

Barnes retires and we offer a kabillion dollars to Penny

Ban worthy

 

[vavolfan6]

I don't know, Houston is pretty darn good, you heard them say 3 of their 4 losses were in OT and they are very well coached.

I know we were unable to capitalize on the inside height advantage, but everyone one on Duke is 6-6 and they have a 7-2 center. I would expect Duke to win by double digits. But who knows, maybe slapball rebounding works for Houston..

 

[JMSqb11]

2024 vs Purdue: 3-12 / 1-8 from 3 point / 9 points
2025 vs Houston: 1-9 / 1-6 from 3 point / 5 points

This is not a slight or bash of ZZ, but I would have wagered any amount of money he wouldn't have had these back to back performances in the Elite 8

 

[chinpokomon]

Last two years the Vols have basically depended on one scorer and great defense (at least in postseason.) Just doesn't look like that's enough

 

[NOLACHUCKEYTOM]

I know we were unable to capitalize on the inside height advantage, but everyone one on Duke is 6-6 and they have a 7-2 center. I would expect Duke to win by double digits. But who knows, maybe slapball rebounding works for Houston..

Exactly right!

 

[volfever007]

I know we were unable to capitalize on the inside height advantage, but everyone one on Duke is 6-6 and they have a 7-2 center. I would expect Duke to win by double digits. But who knows, maybe slapball rebounding works for Houston..

Houston has the #1 defense and are #1 at 3 point shooting percentage, I figured they'd knock down 3's if we gave them open shots.

 

[djwes]

I'd been a Tenn fan since I was little and I'm an alum.

White has been a fantastic hire as an AD, the best I can recall in my lifetime.

I think CKC did an amazing job with the Lady Vols in year one. I she has the youth, passion and potential to get the Lady Vols back to Elite status.

CRB turned Tenn MBB into a consistent winning team and made the job much more attractive than when he was hired.

The men were never an elite BB team, just a solid middle/upper-middle SEC squad that can make occasional runs, topping out, as today in the 16 or 8.

Honestly, I'm not even upset about the loss, the first half was awful, but not unexpected.

Some coaches have the ability to inspire a killer mindset and I believe that is key in progressing from good to great to elite.

Saban, Smart, Summit, Auriemma, Staley, etc. like them or not that have/had that.

Vitello has it.

Heupel might have it, still can't call that one.

Caldwell seems to have to have it.

Rick seems like you would be playing for a loving, very knowledgeable and supportive grandpa. But he's 70, and 70 year-olds don't tend to have killer competitive drive.

The product is what it is until Rick decides to retire, he's likely earned that.

 

[therealitytheory]

ZZ and Shack had back-to-bach E8s, best accomplishment for a class ever.

 

[GBO18]

I'd been a Tenn fan since I was little and I'm an alum.

White has been a fantastic hire as an AD, the best I can recall in my lifetime.

I think CKC did an amazing job with the Lady Vols in year one. I she has the youth, passion and potential to get the Lady Vols back to Elite status.

CRB turned Tenn MBB into a consistent winning team and made the job much more attractive than when he was hired.

The men were never an elite BB team, just a solid middle/upper-middle SEC squad that can make occasional runs, topping out, as today in the 16 or 8.

Honestly, I'm not even upset about the loss, the first was awful but not unexpected.

Yes Rick cant make them play, yadda, yadda, yadda. But some coaches have the ability to inspire a killer mindset and I believe that is key in progressing from good to great to elite.

Saban, Smart, Summit, Auriemma, Staley, etc. like them or not that have/had that.

Vitello has it.

Heupel might have it, still can't call that one.

Caldwell seems to have to have it.

Rick seems like you would be playing for a loving, very knowledgeable and supportive grandpa. But he's 70, and 70 year-olds don't tend to have killer competitive drive.

The product is what it is until Rick decides to retire, he's likely earned that.

Keep giving me Sweet 16s and Elite 8s, I will take my chances on us finding it one year and getting over the hump.

 

[devoutVOL]

Tough loss. They had a good season. I still love this team & Rick Barnes!

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

Listening to the post-game is worth it. To hear these guys speak their hearts makes me so proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer fan