Vols vs Florida Atlantic? Thoughts?

[kxtop]

What are your thoughts on this matchup?

 

[LivinginthePast]

Our defense should stuff their faces. They haven’t lost much In the year though so they think they can win everything. Can be a tough game. We need someone to step up offensively. Of course I’m nervous as always. Of course. Hope we step up.

 

[GAVol]

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

They can shoot the 3.

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

A matchup nightmare imho.
They are similar in style to Mizzou but quicker. Not sure we have anyone outside of Mashack and maybe Santi who can stay in front of them. Even if we go small ball they are still quicker.
Maybe play Zone and hope they don’t hit 15 threes??

 

[UTvol1fn]

Post up and win

 

[Schasz]

I expect UT will win and move on to the Elite 8.

 

[Voltopia]

I just watched the FAU post-game, and when asked about how they would prepare for Tennessee, their coach said "we're going to study up on Australian rugby rules, and get ready for the Vols."

Screw that noise. They're already setting the stage to pull the officals into calling anything and everything to help them - and ESPN's been laying the groundwork for that nonsense as well. This "Tennessee plays in the mud" narrative is a load of crap, but I've heard several sports journalists use that expression independent of one another. They're all going to work that narrative this week. Expect to hear that "in the mud" business for as long as Tennessee's in the tournament. I hope it doesn't unduly influence the officiating.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

It’s sitting on the tee. Please don’t slice it into the woods.

 

[will-you-shut-up-man]

Uros with a barely legal elbow to the nose to set the tone of the game.

 

[pricevol5]

Rather had FDU, but also, a much better matchup than Purdue or Memphis.

I think they're actually closer to Ole Miss than Mizzou, but still have some of that awkward offensive effectiveness that gives us problems.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Uros with a barely legal elbow to the nose to set the tone of the game.

“Barely” legal elbow. LOL

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

We have nothing to match their quickness with Z gone. Not feeling good about it.

 

[Vols till I fall]

One thing that no one is mentioning is that America is now rooting for Tennessee

FAU is severely hated aftertaste botched dunk

 

[walkenvol]

They can shoot the 3.

Not particularly well tonight. Would need to shoot a much higher percentage against us to win and they will be shooting over way taller defenders than FDU.

We need to make it a half court game by being smart with the ball on offense. We have a tremendous rebounding advantage. Look to the post every possession and only shoot 3’s on inside out passes. We’re the more talented and experienced team and will have to shoot very poorly to lose this game IMO. Every team left is good, but from what I’ve seen we’re playing 1 of the weaker teams left. Obviously no guarantees but I for one sure like our chances! Go VOLS!

 

[bigdaddy]

Game time? Guesses

 

[real orange]

Ole Miss beat em 13

 

[will-you-shut-up-man]

Game time? Guesses

I heard in the 7 o’clock time range.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

The basketball gods gave the 100 year old nun a lucky bounce. They gave Purdue a BS foul on a 3-pointer to get OT. They stuck us with Oregon State, Michigan, and Duke all playing their best ball of the year. They took away ZZ at a critical point in the season.

But… they moved 7’4” freakish Zach Edey out of our path. Time to cash in on the rare opportunity.

 

[Vawlz]

What are your thoughts on this matchup?

We are the better team, but will find a way to lose. Big letdown game after Duke win—seen it too many times under Barnes.

 

[Kicker82]

Fast team who can hit the 3. Going to need to hold them around 60 I think to get the win. I think our length can cause them some issues. Pretty much a toss up for me.

 

[vavolfan6]

Watching FDU 's #2 PG destroy them makes me real sad we won't have ZZ to further expose their defense.

Either way, I dont think they have the defensive tenacity to cause much resistance to our offense. It's a matter of our guys hitting their shots. Though I think we will have plenty success with our strong cuts to the basket and inside size.

They have plenty of guys to lean on, but I like our on ball pressure to disrupt them. They'll hit some threes, but as long as we outrebound them as we should and limit 2nd chance opportunities, I dont see this being enough to beat us.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

We are the better team, but will find a way to lose. Big letdown game after Duke win—seen it too many times under Barnes.

BVS alert!

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

We have nothing to match their quickness with Z gone. Not feeling good about it.

Go to the walk-in clinic in the morning and ask if they have something they can prescribe for the BVS.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Beat them in the mud

Tennessee by 17