Posted by bshell12 on February 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

not a big fan of the foul at the end of the game, thats a good way to end up getting beat. Gaines was just about 3/4 court when we fouled him the best shot he could get would be a rushed three. If he makes that first free throw, then misses the second they could have gotten the rebound like the did and 2.7 seconds if enough time to make a pass and get a good look.

Good win against a zone defense, thanks C LO!!!!!

Posted by rkastens on February 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

An SEC win on the road is always a tough win. When you play the Vols you have to pick your poison. It's great to see the options UT can throw at opponents. If the players don't start thinking about how great they are, this team could do amazing things.

Posted by txsvol on February 16, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The current Sports Illustrated talks about the Dribble-Drive-Motion (DDM) offense invented by Vance Walberg, which has been adopted by John Calipari at Tiger High. Let's invoke the SI jinx one more time next Saturday! (Not overlooking Auburn's visit to the Hill next Wednesday.) Go Vols! SAVol

Posted by pdhuff on February 16, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

La Bomb. Beat Auburnisky.

Posted by pms151 on February 16, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Most coaches would have tried to eat some time in the end but not Pearl. Hell no! Keep the Dawgs on the run until the end. Hell yes! Go Vols Go!

Posted by mtnsvol44 on February 16, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like Bruce had better have a talk with the boys as Pat did with the girls.

Posted by volfan8 on February 16, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

An SEC road win.. enough said. Solid win on the road, surprised Georiga stayed in the zone all day long, especially with Chris carving them up in the second half.

none the less, trap game with Auburn, then the big one with Memphis. Take care of business against Auburn first, id rather have a banner in TBA than a loss to Auburn and victory vs UM. One game at a time, and well see Memphis in March/April again

Posted by girdle1998 on February 16, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell the odds are better that he'll make a three than for what you said "could happen". Buzz Peterson lost several close games in which we allowed a 3 at the end to tie and send it to OT. Had someone blocked out the shooter on the missed freethrow, then the foul looks better. I think it is the right move.

Posted by dkerr on February 16, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's a good win!

Posted by jdcdjc on February 16, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is very hard to win on the road in the SEC, way to go Vols. Keep up the good work.

Posted by schymtz on February 16, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dodged a bullet in each of the last two road games. Georgia sure caught a second wind! BP had a good post-game show. Time to get back to Knoxville.

Posted by bshell12 on February 16, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why put yourself in a situation where you can lose, when if he makes the three you are still tied

Posted by pearlific on February 16, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

definitely the right move to foul with 2-3 seconds left. ga would have to do three things right to win. (hit the first free throw-miss the second-get the rebound and put it in versus hitting a three with tn not being able to play tight d.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 16, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

gotta love BP---hes rarely satisfied and happy--on post game show hes not happy with the defense, totally frustrated we generally dont finish around basket and girdle you right , hes not happy Gaines didnt get blocked out at end----hes not even thinking about Memphis now, he wants that SEC banner first and foremost

Posted by fundamentals83 on February 16, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay, I'll be the first.. Anyone notice Teddy Valentine was one of the officials today? I expected more drama from the zebras but thankfully I was wrong.

Posted by GerryOP on February 16, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

23-2! What more is there to say? I do not think that this team will go all of the way, but, WOW! What an exciting ride!

Posted by dwolfcreek on February 16, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHEW , great win vols .

Posted by stroker on February 16, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell12 me and pearl thought the foul was a good play.

Posted by mdvol on February 16, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Survive and advance. Another case of playing to their level of competition. LSU now GA. Auburn will be closer than we want but look out next Saturday!

Posted by vol1994 on February 16, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by GerryOP on February 16, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

23-2! What more is there to say? I do not think that this team will go all of the way, but, WOW! What an exciting ride
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How far do you think we will go?
Yes there is a lot of ball left, regular season, SEC tourny, then the pairings for March madness but just for kicks.. How far do you think vols will go? thanks

Posted by Huntingdonvol on February 16, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wayne Chism!!!!!!!Enough said.

Posted by 1974Vol on February 16, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When you're the best team in the conference you get evryone's best game especially when playing on the road. If the Dawg's played that well all the time they would be in the hunt instead of trying to stay out of the celler. Huge game next sat. as everyone knows.

Posted by 1974Vol on February 16, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol 1994 that all depends on what bracket they draw. They will win SEC tourney and probably a sure think to get to sweet 16. Then it comes down to who you draw. If we get teams who like it up tempo we win. If we get a bunch of big bangers who want a 1/2 court game with a score in the 60's it may be tough. If we get to the final 4, I like our chances against teams like Kansas, Duke and UCLA who like to run, better than UNC or some of the Big East teams who play a 1/2 court game. Memphis game will tell us where Vols are in scheme of things.

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Definately the right call at the end to foul. Play the percentages. Good enough D at the end but will need more against the Tiggers.

Posted by bshone on February 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Take care of business Wednesday. BEAT MEMPHIS SATURDAY.

Posted by bshell12 on February 16, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah but if we foul and they end up winning then you all would be saying dang what was pearl thinking doing what he did why in the world would you foul

Posted by yemmusdarb on February 16, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

it's not time to talk about Memphis yet, don't overlook Auburn (they just beat Ole Miss).

Posted by stroker on February 16, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell12 you've got too many suppositions, me and pearl thought it would work like it did.

Posted by snowvol on February 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great teams find ways to win games like this. And it's a helluva lot better coming out on top no matter how much you think we should have won by. Just ask Georgetown today (losing to SU).

Posted by bsvolfan on February 16, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

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VOTE FOR LOFTON EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by King30 on February 16, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It was Ramar that didn't box out on the final free throw. He just stood there while Gaines charged in. Little things matter. Gotta keep our heads in the game at all times.
Now to really gripe... Did y'all see how many times Bliss shoved Chism and Tyler in the back to go after rebounds? He should have fouled out about four times. Once again, SEC officiating is suspect. But, I've noticed it all around the NCAA this year. The officials in College BB just suck.
Sweet rebound/touch pass from JP to Tyler in the first half.
23-2 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by King30 on February 16, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I SAID IT'S GREAT TO BE......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Posted by txvolsfan on February 16, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GO VOLS!!!!
Great Win.
Let do a double Tiger this week
TXVOLSFAN

Posted by lnbadger320 on February 16, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we need to understand that every team that we play aware are going to be jacked up to play. GA was just that. they were playing good. Gaines hit a lot of trash threes that wouldn't have gone in against a team like bama or SC. he just had a good game against us. anytime you play an sec road game it's going to be really tough. it was a good win, more road experiance is what we need.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 16, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

inbadger, thats a rediculous comment---what exactly is a "trash" 3 and what makes their 3s trashier than out own--and to say the same shot wouldnt have fallen against another team just leaves me shaking my head and laughing over that comment---some koolaiders really have to stretch to avoid giving any credit/respect to the other team/player

Posted by pdhuff on February 16, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

beat the Plainsmen.

Posted by james on February 16, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I shook my head when I read that he missed the first free throw intentionally. He missed it but I think he was trying to make it. You then miss the second. Tennessee own free throw shooting came close to doing them in. If Tyler makes the free throw, its over. If the Vols don't improve their free throw shooting, they won't get far in the tourney. You have to close out games with the free throws.

Posted by FatherVol on February 16, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is Candace Parker not a senior? Forgive my ignorance, but I just voted for C-Lo fo Senior Class Player of the Year (he leads, BTW) and went to vote for the women's candidate but there was no Candace Parker. Is she only a junior?

Posted by FatherVol on February 16, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Holy Hannah! Memphis is down by 4 with less than 5 minutes to play. UAB is giving them a real run for their money and has led most of the game except for about 94 seconds early in the 2nd half. We need Memphis to win tonight.

Posted by orangeblood on February 16, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell....was the shot he took not a rushed three??? it was a great call

Posted by pdhuff on February 16, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UAB up by 5, but 3:00 to go. Surely the Tigers will pull this one out. Zander is on a ledge somewhere.

Posted by bricker865 on February 16, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow. If these teams like UAB and Houston can give Mempiss games like this I feel pretty good about our chances. Zanger is worried.

Posted by GerryOP on February 16, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol1994, if I knew the answer to that, I wouldn't be sitting here on a Saturday night! Seriously, 1974Vol gave a pretty good answer. I would guess Sweet 16 is highly probable, but Elite 8 a tossup. I think teams like UCLA and UNC (ugh) would give us trouble. Georgetown also would present a challenge. (I like the Hoyas as the tourney dark horse.) As Vol1994 said, we should have a better idea a week from tonight.

Posted by bricker865 on February 16, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I was actually rooting for Memphis. I would think most Vol fans would as well. Should make the game next Sat. that much more exciting.

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 16, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell is the kind of guys that drinks sweet tea thru a straw.

Pearl gets paid well to make that call. Nuff said.

Posted by Plasticman on February 16, 2008 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Parker is a JR. Good call to foul with 2.3 seconds left. Odds are in our favor vs, allowing them to shoot a 3, especially the way Gaines was jacking up 25 footers with no problem. Tough win, but all SEC road games will be tough. THought the Vols came out flat and did just enough to take care of business. What was wrong with JaJuan??? He is so inconsistent!!

Posted by Madkels on February 16, 2008 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

King30..you're right. I was at the game and saw some home cooking by the ref's. There at the end, Bliss shoved like crazy and didn't get called under our basket. GA played a great game and gave us all we could handle. I'll take the win. Hope we score more than 3 points in the final 3:45 of future games though. If we hit our FF's, we will beat Memphis. They were under 50% from the line against UAB! GO VOLS!

Posted by utchris2003 on February 16, 2008 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Memphis has been letting their opponents shoot a lot of uncontested three's the past few weeks. I hope they continue that trend next Sat. If so, I hope Lofton and JaJuan make them pay dearly.

Did anyone see a couple of the Memphis players try to go back on the court to fight the UAB fans? Wow.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 16, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok, maybe I would have tried to fight also, they student section was apparently throwing bottles at them. Memphis media is saying that one of the Tigers post player may have suffered a broken nose as a result of being struck in the face by a whiskey bottle.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 16, 2008 at 11:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Only problem I had today was Chism taking yet another three with under two minutes to go in a close game. I really wish he'd at least be given a caution light instead of a green one, especially late in games.

However, they attack a zone defense about as well as I have have ever seen a college team attack one.

The foul at the end was great basketball. I didn't know if it was a decision by Lofton or by Pearl at the time, but that is smart basketball.

Posted by GiveHimSix1387 on February 16, 2008 at 11:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I give a lot of respect to UGA. They fought their hearts out. Tennessee is just a better team in the end. Not only is it tough to play on the road, but we are getting every team's best effort. Lofton keeps saying that he and the team has not had their best game yet. If hes right then when they do hit on all cylinders it could be scary. Wayne Chism is a star in the making. Conrgrats CBP and the Vols on another win!

Posted by pearlific on February 16, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JUST GIVE #5 THE BALL!!!!

Posted by LargeOrange on February 16, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I listened to the game in my car to the GA network in Atlanta, and it sounded like great game, the GA announcers BTW, thought the foul at the end was brilliant. I am watching the DVR replay right now and I can't believe Chism. What a game for him, two blocks in a row just now in the paint and free throws and a ton of first half offense, man I am not a Chism fan, but he has picked it up a ton over the last few weeks! What a win in Athens. Go Big Orange!

Posted by girdle1998 on February 16, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell, think about it. Gaines missed more freethrows today than he did desperation 3's. He was 2-3 on those!(including the last shot) I, for one, did not want to see another, and if he had been blocked out after the f/t, I would have not had to see another. To me, that was the mistake. And on the road, dont ever play for the tie if you're up.

Posted by jevolball7 on February 17, 2008 at midnight (Suggest removal)

I take it the pusses won? Where have all their "fans" been lately?

Posted by TurboFan on February 17, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Memphis won on the road and Kentucky won on the road over LSU. Kentucky has a 3 game homestand coming up before they come to TBA. The next two Saturdays are going to be arockin.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 17, 2008 at 12:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

UAB going for their finishing move - the Golden Blazer - off the top rope. They hit it! One, two, thr----- oh no! We have interference by the officials. They hit UAB coach with a foreign object and pull Memphis on top! One! Two! Threeeee!!! Ring the bell. Memphis retains title. What a joke of a crap foul that was to call, and then not call the contact on the way back down the court.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 17, 2008 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ah, yes, for all negators on this site, I am aware that UAB had their chances and blew it, too.

Posted by rbatten9 on February 17, 2008 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Shoot Memphis beat UTEP like 68-59 and had a FT discrepancy of 32 FTs for them and 2 for UTEP.

Posted by rbatten9 on February 17, 2008 at 1:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

erh Houston not UTEP, up way to late.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 17, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell - that's why you are not coaching basketball and are just a fan. The foul was defintely the right thing to do and had the highest probability for success.

Posted by THE_VOL on February 17, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bshell...STFU! If BP doesn't foul and they hit a three to tie, you would be the first one on here screaming that he SHOULD have fouled! And he DID miss the 1st one intentionally. Gaines said afterward that everyone expected him to make the first and miss the second so he did the opposite which is partially why he was able to get the rebound. Even if he was fibbing (since he's only a 58% FT shooter, it was a good idea.

inabadger - those "trash" 3's you stupidly mention were also the ones that Gaines was shooting in pre-game along with many even further out. Gaines is by far the best PG in the SEC and outplayed all but one of our guards yesterday in every phase.

King30 - I didn't see you bitching about refs when they GAVE the women that W over Rutgers!!! From row 4, this was actually a pretty decent game by the zebras. But you probably had a better view in your trailer - when you could get the rabbit ear antennae adjusted right!

Now, everyone can applaud Chism all they want but that three he took down the stretch with Chris wide open less than 10 ft from him was one of the dumbest and most selfish plays he's ever made - and he's made quite a few. THAT brick very well could have cost us the game.

Posted by Plasticman on February 17, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Chism does need to be more disciplined with his shot selection in tight games with 2 or 3 minutes left. No reason he should be shooting those. Get your rear end in the paint!

Posted by eb502us on February 17, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree 100% with THE_VOL, it was a great call by BP to foul and I was thinking the exact same thing with Chism bricking that 3. Hitting that shot while on the move is one of the hardest shots in basketball. Otherwise, we should feel very fortunate to get a win considering the way we shot the ball.

Posted by rccheek on February 17, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I noticed that Teddy Valentine was more subdued. Maybe SEC home office has told him to "cool it". I loved the way Pearl TOTALLY ignored him when he stepped into our huddle. What a snub!

Posted by outlastme on February 17, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Both Memphis and UT are struggling against crap opposition on the road. 23rd will be a free for all and if it's decided at the free throw line it will be whoever can shoot above 50 %.

U of M will have a huge advantage at home.....

Posted by KingsportVol on February 17, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ole TDTN,Dupree,Vol39 & KingsportVol at a Fritter BBQ yesterday somewhere outside Vegas.Go Big Orange!Beat the Tigers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qIN0k...

Posted by hueypilot on February 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Second guessing Bruce Pearl is about as stupid as second guessing Phillip Fulmer. To think some armchair coach here knows more about what to do than the HC of these teams is just plain dumb. I'm glad a lot of people here don't do that. Second guessing Pearl here shows a severe credibility gap in the cognitive process.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 17, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Agreed. People who think they know more than any of our coaches are stupid. Anyone critical of any of CBP's decisions should shut up and just enjoy what we have on the Court. I get pissed as hell at Fulmer like many of our fans, especially sweating through a 59-20 bashing in person. However, he showed his mettle by winning against GA and making it to Atl. It wasn't his fault that Ainge forgot which team he was throwing the ball to in the 4th qtr. Cut the guy a break. We won the East in a year where Fla and GA were very good.

Posted by TommyJack on February 17, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hueypilot. Agree with half of your first sentence.

Posted by vol1994 on February 17, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whatever happens in the tourny it has been exciting to watch our vols play this season.
I never thought UT would ever be a national contender in Basketball. Then comes Coach Bruce Pearl who changed everything!!

As far as March Madness it all depends on the seeds and the other teams in our bracket.

Do we really want a #1 seed? No I am not smoking crack but think about it- When was the last time all 4 #1 seeds went to the final 4? I think the answer is either 1 or never.

The teams that I do not want to play to advance to the final 4 are- UNC and Duke. Yes we can beat them but both those teams can run and play half court.

any thoughts? thanks guys!

Posted by KingsportVol on February 17, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vol1994 it doesn't matter.Anytime Anyplace.CP can get this team prepared to play anybody.Thats what I love about this B-Ball team.We won't get out coached very often.Beat the Tigers.

Posted by vol1994 on February 17, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

good Point kingsportvol- we don't get outcoached very often, if ever, in basketball (unlike f-ball).
Coach BP just seems so calm and prepared
throughout the entire game...
Even Coach K and Coach Roy Williams seem to lose their composure at times (they are both great coaches but have a mouth of a sailor0.

My point though was I PREFER not to play either of those two teams to advance to final 4. IF we are a #2 seed or higher than there is a good chance UNC, Duke, or even both, will receive #1 seeds and we will be placed in their regions in east or .....

Posted by icecream on February 17, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we never get out coached

Posted by vol1994 on February 17, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

icecream - BP is the man, I agree, and probably in the best top 5 coaches nationally in MY opinion.

However, BP said he was outcoached against KY.
Not sure If I agree or disagree but he is a GREAT COACH!! Just hope we can keep the dream alive.

Wouldn't it be nice if all the vol fans had the same confidence in fulmer? Course you have to earn it but....

Posted by johnlg00 on February 17, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree with those who thought the late foul on Gaines was a good call. I have often wondered why teams didn't do that more often, especially if there is a chance to foul a poor FT shooter before a better shooter can get off a good FG attempt. I have been frustrated with Chism a lot this year, but he has really picked up his game lately in every phase. Even so, I think, along with most others, that he just HAS to stop taking those quick threes late in close games. I know he thinks it would be a dagger in the opponents' hearts if he made one--and incidentally get him on the Sportscenter highlights--but I can't think of ONE he has actually made in that circumstance. Earlier in the game, I have far less problem with him taking threes, but even then he should probably wait until a little deeper in the clock. There is rarely a time when his three is the BEST shot we could get.

Posted by beartn on February 17, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

<<not a big fan of the foul at the end of the game, thats a good way to end up getting beat.>>

I disagree. I think the odds are better to put them on the line for a 1 and 1. with no foul, they either make or miss a 3 pointer that would send it to OT. With 2.7 seconds left, if they miss the first one on purpose, that's not much time to get the rebound (that the defensive team will get most of the time) and get outside the 3 point line for a game tying shot. If they make the first and miss the second, they have to rebound and put it back in.

Posted by mparker on February 17, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You somewaht get the feeling that CBP and the vols have learned something about pacing. There were times in this game that we just needed a better tipin or shot inside to finish off the dogs.

anyway, to me it seems like the vols are holding back JUST A BIT to get ready for the postseason withuot being exhausted. In short, they are doing just enough to win.

I expect really strong efforts against vandy, UK, and Memphis.

Posted by FatherVol on February 17, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't let Memphis' struggles against CUSA opponents fool you into thinking that they aren't what they are cranked up to be. There are some good teams in CUSA. I'd put UAB and UGA on the same level of capabilities, and the Vols struggled with the Dawgs. It is my observation that Tennessee doesn't play well on the road, e.g., KY, Bama, LSU, UGA. Remember, next Saturday they are on the road in Memphis and the place will be rockin' with Big Orange haters. I'm hoping C-Lo and company pick up their road efforts starting on Saturday and that it continues at their appointments in Nashville and Gainesville. Go Vols!

Posted by volmattna on February 17, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

big win go vols!!!

Posted by budrhon on February 17, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol I agree with some of your comments on the CUSA opponents. In addition to UAB also Houston is pretty good too. The Vols will find that the Fedex Forum is not your typical SEC arena. The Tiger's Defense is a level the Vols haven't seen this season. How they respond to it will tell how this game will go. The Tigers showed me something last night because UAB had them cornered for a loss and ESPN had already reported them defeated (ESPN hates every team in the State of Tn I believe) But the Tigers pulled it out with clutch shooting from CDR and Anderson.

Posted by Kwitcherbellyachin on February 17, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we are about to see (assuming a win over Auburn on Wednesday) 1 vs. 2 matchup on Saturday (Kansas lost this past week, and Duke is about to lose to Wake). Has there ever been a 1 vs 2 matchup of Tennessee schools? I can't recall one.

Posted by imwithphilly on February 17, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cant get much better than this. Bruce Pearl is the man. Dont forget to vote for Lofton for award. 32%lofton 31%duke guy right now. www.seniorclassaward.com

Posted by mdvol on February 17, 2008 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke goes down!!! Vols #2 tomorrow! C'mon boys...take care of your business. Beat Auburn, don't hang out with Colquitt, get all your tail lights fixed, and CRUSH MEMPHIS for #1!

Posted by VolFan32 on February 17, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke looses. 1 vs. 2 next weekend

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 17, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pearl must wear the blazer.

Start whatever it takes now. He must wear the blazer.

Posted by Chainsaw on February 17, 2008 at 10:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ahhh yeah! Big #1 v #2 game in the cesspool! GO VOLS!!!!!

Posted by VolFan32 on February 17, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't mean to look ahead. It will be 1 vs. 2 next weekend regardless, but take care of business Tuesday and let it be a legit match-up for the number 1 ranking in the land Saturday.

Posted by VolFan32 on February 17, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Meant take care of business Wednesday.

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 18, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, Duke "loses". Unfortunately, I could see UNC jumping us from running the score up on V Tech. We are already very close to UNC in both polls. Hope we make it to #2.

Posted by johnlg00 on February 18, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

VolCane7979, given the way the pollsters love UNC, you could be right about them jumping us. However, VA Tech isn't much this year, and the Heels have struggled in several recent games. Also, many of the more "objective" pollsters may find the prospect of a matchup of #1 Memphis versus #2 Tennessee intriguing enough to give us the benefit of the doubt in this poll. I hope so, anyway.

Posted by TommyJack on February 18, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tigervol: CP needs to lose the blazer.

Posted by trl_x on February 18, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You don't like the Ray Mears tradition? I love the blazer but I hope he only wears it for UK and Vandy. The more he wears it the less special it becomes.