The Official Tennessee @ #6 Kentucky Game Thread, 9:00 PM ET, ESPN

[vols 30]

Rick Barnes

 

[Dudleys87]

“7-6 vs Cal with inferior talent”

“If Cal had KD he’d post him up all night and get 6 points”

“What’s the surprise? It’s not like Barnes hasn’t made a habit of bending Cal over quite regularly. I’ll just leave it at that it is what it is”

The fans no longer believe Cal can beat Barnes... lol

 

[therickbol]

I didn't read the thread during the game. After the game I came to this thread knowing the first half of the thread would be a treasure trove. You guys didn't disappoint.

 

[MAD]

Rupp Roh

 

[kyvol98]

 

[The Sheriff]

Fulkerson was the man tonite

He played like it was his Senior Night.

 

[djohnnyg]

Go eat a bag of d**ks Calipari.

 

[BowlBrother85]

What a delicious victory. Totally unexpected.

 

[kyvol98]

Nothing better than a win in Rupp.
Fans gave us credit, they knew we played harder in the 2nd half

 

[KB5252]

So maybe this team is starting to grow up a little, very young and very inconsistent but if they can close out the season on a streak in the meat of the schedule that is absolute improvement and I'll feel much better heading into next season.

 

[The Sheriff]

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Cal flew by Coach Barnes in the handshake line so fast ESPN had to do a picture-in-picture.

 

[stevenrich2003]

Wait, does this make Barnes the first UT coach to win more than once in Rupp Arena?

Great question sir! I wish I knew the answer.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

If we beat Bruce, I'm going to BBQ after the game...

Brother, I am right there with ya!!

 

[TC 83]

Great win and we’re building to be a force next season in the SEC. They didn’t panic tonight when they took the lead and this team is finding its identity. Big step tonight. Great maturity and confidence boost —probably a top 10 game in my UT basketball viewing era. KY fans thought they were dreaming and were STUNNED. JJJ shot those critical FT’s and that place couldn’t muster up more noise than my local high school.

 

[Putbacks]

One of my favorite parts was when the fans started filing out early. Bliss...

 

[BowlBrother85]

So maybe this team is starting to grow up a little, very young and very inconsistent but if they can close out the season on a streak in the meat of the schedule that is absolute improvement and I'll feel much better heading into next season.

Fulkerson is really coming into his own now. This makes me even more excited for next season. A switch has flipped with him.

 

[KB5252]

Wait, does this make Barnes the first UT coach to win more than once in Rupp Arena?

I believe so, it also means a paternity test is in order because Barnes is most likely Calipari's pappy.

 

[stevenrich2003]

The last sentence says it all

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! This is amazing!!! who is responsible for this? I want to give them more than a hug.

 

[LibertyVol]

Great question sir! I wish I knew the answer.

Didn't Mears with King and Grunfeld.

 

[Schasz]

WOW! Gotta love the way the Vols turned this game at Rupp (that dude is turning over in his grave) and beat KY. It was a determined team effort with several great efforts lead by Fulkerson. Going to be at TBA Saturday for my 1st visit and hope to see another Vols win!

 

[1985Vols]

Was that a complete meltdown by KY or what?

 

[VolArmy74]

Didn't Mears with King and Grunfeld.

Mears won his only game at Rupp. It didn't open until November 1976.

 

[therealitytheory]

Beat AU, win two SECTGs - be a play-in team.

Then go SHOCK THE WORLD!!

 

[onevol74]

Didn't Mears with King and Grunfeld.

Did they play in the old gym?

 

[mmmjtx]

Great question sir! I wish I knew the answer.

Yes.