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MEMPHIS — Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said he doesn’t know if the Vols are the best team in the country.
“But I told my players before the game, I know we’re 40 minutes away from being No. 1,” said Pearl, whose team will ascend to the top spot for the first time in school history when the top 25 polls come out Monday. “Tonight was a find-a-way-to-win night.’’
UT did just that, dethroning previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked Memphis 66-62, ending what had been the nation’s longest homecourt win streak at 47.
The No. 2 Vols (25-2) pulled the plug on an electric-blue charged crowd of 18,389 at FedEx Forum in the final seconds.
Memphis native J.P. Prince scored all 13 of his points in the second half, including a pair of pressure-packed free throws out of a one-and-one foul shot situation with 8.8 seconds left that gave the Vols a 64-61 lead.
“That boy has been making those two free throws in the driveway in Memphis his whole life,” said Prince’s father, John, who is a former Tigers’ assistant coach.
Memphis (26-1) took possession after Prince’s second make and moved upcourt quickly. But before the Tigers could get a shot off, Ramar Smith took Pearl’s instruction to foul Derrick Rose with 4.5 seconds left.
Rose, who led Memphis with 23 points, made the first free throw before intentionally missing the second.
Tigers’ post Joey Dorsey tipped the ball out, but UT All-American Chris Lofton was waiting.
“We knew they liked to tip it back,” Lofton said. “I was just there to get it and seal it.”
Lofton was fouled immediately with 2.9 seconds left and calmly iced the game by hitting both ends of a one-and-one free throw situation for the final margin.
Tyler Smith led the Vols with 16 points, including back-to-back buckets after Memphis had gone up 61-58 on a Chris Douglas-Roberts (14 points) drive with 2:27 left.
Smith scored the go-ahead basket on a high-arcing turnaround in the lane.
“I pump-faked twice, thinking (Robert) Dozier would come off his man and try to block the shot, and then I could spoon-feed a teammate,” Smith said. “But he didn’t come over; I’d already been in the lane two seconds, so I had to shoot.”
The three areas that enabled the Vols to win the game — clutch free-throw shooting, rebounding and defense — were targeted by Pearl in the offseason and have been points of emphasis all season.
But not even Pearl could have anticipated the Vols out-rebounding Memphis 50-34 and limiting the Tigers to 39.7 percent shooting.
“We sat up in that hotel room today watching those ESPN guys talk about Dorsey and Dozier, saying Tennessee was weak inside,” said Chism, who outscored Dorsey 14-1 and out-rebounded him 7-6. “So me and Duke (Crews) and Brian (Williams) got together and said, ‘Do we want to keep going to games with people saying we’re weak inside but we’re saved by our guards?’”
The Vols’ big men let their play do the talking, outscoring Memphis 36-16 in the paint.
“We said early on, Joey (Dorsey) and Robert (Dozier) and our inside people really were going to have to fight like heck,” Tigers coach John Calipari said. “They tried, but they got outfought.”
Senior wing JaJuan Smith aided the cause, pulling down a game-high 10 rebounds and scoring nine points in the first half as UT withstood an early barrage of Memphis 3-pointers.
The Tigers held a 35-34 lead at the half on the strength of 8-of-20 shooting beyond the arc against an unorthodox man-to-man defense that took on the appearance of a zone.
Memphis cooled off in the second half, going 0-for-7 beyond the 3-point arc and struggled to penetrate against the Vols’ tight defense.
“I thought we had them at the end,” Calipari said. “They made plays and we didn’t, which is really unusual for us.”
The win marks the second time in the past three years UT has beat the final unbeaten team left in the regular season, having topped a 17-0 Florida team two years ago.
The Vols return to action at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Vanderbilt (23-4, 8-4). The Commodores are 17-0 at home this season.
Posted by cst8484 on February 23, 2008 at 11:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Awesome!!!! Great win guys!!!!!
Posted by bmaples on February 23, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW! What a win! Great job, CBP and all the Vols!
Posted by FLAVOLS on February 23, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As I said all along - Tennessee will win! The University of Tennessee - THE state school of Tennessee and we do own Memphis!
GO VOLS WE BEAT MEMPHIS!! again!!
Posted by 4everavolfan on February 23, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GO VOLS!!!
What a win!!
#1 Folks...
Posted by rick7226 on February 23, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
a few years ago this we could no have been believed possible...unreal
Posted by ksteelescvol on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW... Does anything else need to be said??? Its beer thirty in Columbia. JP you da man...
Posted by Volunteerfan on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How about them Vols? What heart...Good job guys you deserve to be number 1 and all of us in vol nation are proud of you
Posted by tenndave on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rocky Top, you'll always be, home sweet home to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted by 55Vol on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great job Coach Pearl and team. J.P. Prince and Tyler Smith were totally sick tonight. Lights out ........
#1 baby. #1
Enjoy this evening then go get Vandy. AirForce One...... do you hear the sound a wildcat dying? Get ready too.
Posted by DennisVols on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How bout them VOLS!!!!!!
Posted by mun4life on February 23, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
man i had a heart attack
Posted by dcvolfan98 on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All these tough road wins has to be an advantage come tournament time. Awesome win for UT. Let's get ready for Vandy now.
Everybody say it: Tennessee is #1 in men's basketball!!!
Posted by tnvolsr1st on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG, what an unbelievable game. It is great to be part of the Vol Nation! UT Vols are No. 1!!!!
Posted by bshell12 on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
# 1
Posted by jhmclain on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I was there during the Ernie and Bernie years and this is a lot bigger! Pay Pearl whatever it takes to keep him as head coach. Just friggin incredible to see what he has done in such a short time. GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by surfmaster on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Somebody pass me some orange kool-aid.
Posted by VOLstuckINky on February 23, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
what a great game .. congrads to coach Pearl and the UT bb team.
See .... change can equeal great things.
Posted by AllVol on February 23, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What, exactly, was the "shock?" This is BIG ORANGE COUNTRY. GO VOLS!!
Posted by b.skelton on February 23, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats Vols. Now lets get ready for Vandy. I'm wearing my orange and white shirt to church tomorrow morning!
Posted by chrisw2967 on February 23, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
here kitty,kitty
great win and that was a team effort.
I guess we wont get no Tiger lovers on here tonite.
Posted by Vol_In_Ohio on February 23, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Long way to go but can't take away first #1 ranking ever!!!
What a game to watch!
Posted by jr8657 on February 23, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
absolutly unbelievable!!!!!!! for the first time ever!!!1 we are #1!!!!!!!! just keep up the fantastic work men!!!!!
Posted by SFOrange on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A great intense game. These guys ARE good. Huge win. Now, on to Vandy. Go Orange!
Posted by Vol_In_Ohio on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I want to see 1,000 comments on here! This is huge!
Posted by LazhilUT on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Calipari is an A$$HOLE!!! He's on ESPN right now still saying that Memphis is better!!!
WHAT A JERK!
Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BEAT VANDY! MORE IMPORTANT!!
Posted by surfmaster on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Everybody say it with me. Alltogether now. LIFE-TIME-CON-TRACT LIFE-TIME-CON-TRACT LIFE-TIME-CON-TRACT!!!!
Hamilton, please pay the man!
Posted by AllVol on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm with you, Surfmaster--with a splash of Tennesee White Lightning . . . .
Posted by mmhartz on February 23, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gas to Memphis and back-$120. Tickets to the game-$600. Seeing coach Calipari make excuses as to why they lost to UT [a "regional" team]-Priceless. GO VOLS!!! We're #1!!
Posted by volhooch on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Coach Pearl....
YOU DA MAN!
I still am sitting here catching my breath. What an awesome win.
GO VOLS!
Posted by Chrisoda751 on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What a gutsy win. This is a great TEAM. Go Vols!
Posted by bmaples on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Now VANDY, then KENTUCKY, then FLORIDA, then SOUTH CAROLINA!! Four more, guys, four more, and you can do something special -- HANG A BANNER!
Then it's on to the SEC Tourney, and maybe another banner! Then on to the Big Dance, and dare we say it -- possibly another banner (Final Four) or even two!
First things first -- Vandy!
Congrats again -- amazing!
Posted by TnFarmer on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One word "excellent"
Posted by 55Vol on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ditto AllVol...hey Griffith??? you didn't believe before the game? Tyler Smith....should be an All American. He is plain sick....ridiculously sick..... what a player!!!!!
Posted by jandjhome on February 23, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They can change those blue light bulbs at Graceland to Orange.
Posted by murrayvol on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It would be hard to describe the pleasure derived from J.P. Prince (47.2%) nailing both free throws after Dorsey got in his face. Sweet!!
While most of us would prefer a blowout, this was a helluva basketball game with most of America tuned in.
Posted by cooperF2 on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
way to leave it all on the court Vols! those boys have got some heart!
Posted by bobbyutvol on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I bet I hate Orange T shirts are cheap at tiger high now lmao. What a coach and what a team... GO VOLS we are very proud of you
Posted by jhmclain on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This could/should be huge for recruiting! Also shows there should be life after Lofton leaves. GO BIG ORANGE!
Posted by hdhurst on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No. 1 ba-beeeeeeee!
Memphis didn't lay down, we just took the "V" in their house.
For all the criticisms we have given JP and Wayne (me being one of them), these guys certainly did their part to take TN to the top.
Everyone did their part, though (can you imagine us winning with Jujuan and Chris combining for just 13 points???)
Yes, No. 1 will end soon (probably less than a week), but how sweet that orange Kool-aid tastes right about now.
Win or lose, proud to be a VOL, but it can't feel any better than this in Orange Nation.
GO VOLS!!!!
Posted by dopedawg on February 23, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Where are you Zander? How are you Airforce 1? What happened to the puddy tats? Looks like the dog ate'em. Go Vols!!!! Beat Vandy!!!! I am really proud of the boys. We should all be!!!!
I the words of Charlie Daniels--"Aint it great to be alive and to be in Tennessee!!!!" I guess the puddy tats will be singing the blues and crying vol-un-tears!!!
Posted by LazhilUT on February 23, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So...a team that was not even close to being in the Top 50 4 years ago...is now the #1...while Fulmer cannot do anything close to it with LOADS OF TALENT!
BRUCE PEARL, THE REAL COACH!
Posted by fundamentals83 on February 23, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wonder how many of those students hung around for the game day wrap up.
Posted by tubavol on February 23, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened to all of the Tiger fans posting on here earlier? They must still be curled up in the fetal position.
Posted by Cleve on February 23, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Awesome. Way to man-up, JP!!
Adams, you still suck.
Posted by invisiblekid on February 23, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Tiger High!! Gutsy win by the Vols, this should give this team plenty of confidence going down the stretch knowing that they can win against the big boys. Celebrate tonight then start worrying about Vandy, Nashville is always a tricky place to play.
Posted by mtoms1272 on February 23, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just another game. Would you expect anything else from Tiger High? SEC championship NCAA title. Go Vols!
Posted by TopperVol75 on February 23, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
University of Tennessee Volunteers....
STATE CHAMPS!!!
Oh yeah, we are number 1 in the nation, too.
Posted by ssukonic on February 23, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, what a game. Lived up to it's hype. Memphis's defense on Chris Lofton was great. He really had almost no open looks. However, as always, if he's not getting to score via the three, his drives to the hoop are teriffic. His pass to Prince from the floor was typical Chris Lofton. He also got a big, big rebound at the end and calmly hit both freethrows.....money!! Our two sophmore transfers came up big again. Tyler Smith hit that big shot in the lane late while getting bumped and banged .....and made it anyway. Man, we outrebounded Memphis 50-35....Wow!! Derrick Rose was unstoppable for them. Ramar fought like hell but couldn't stop him. I'm guessing no one else can either. It sure feels great....to be.....a Tennessee Vol!!! Number one in the nation, baby!!!!
Posted by tigervol9802 on February 23, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't even care about #1. Just putting Tiger High in their place.
Posted by fundamentals83 on February 23, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Zander, Body Bags... C'Mon... You guys aren't that good. I think Vandy will be more of a challenge.
Posted by tuckepk on February 23, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This team finds a way to win! Pearl has instilled a sense of toughness that the UT men's BB team hasn't had in many a year. They never give in and compete for 40 minutes. I never thought they would get 19 offensive rebounds, out rebound Memphis by 40-25 and outscore them 16-2 in the paint. How far can they go?!?!
Posted by RocketVol on February 23, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pearl, you are class and I hope you like it here. Thank you.
Posted by LazhilUT on February 23, 2008 at 11:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One thing's for sure:
NO WONDER THE TENNESSEE TAGS READ "THE VOLUNTEER STATE"
Yeah...Memphis, you're a volunteer...oh wait, you're owned by volunteers what a pathetic crowd.
Posted by dopedawg on February 23, 2008 at 11:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KEEP THE FAITH ALL!!! DONT STOP NOW!!!
I cant believe we are #1!!!!!!
Posted by chrisw2967 on February 23, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope ESPN keeps going against us and Cal is a 100% pr$#k , he cant stand to lose against Pearl.
Pearl deserves a big pay day.
now just stay focused and one game at a time.
Posted by 55Vol on February 23, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LazHilut... dude..give all the props to the b'ball team. Leave the John Adams statements for another day and don't get s%$& started on this thread after a performance by the B'ball team. Leave it alone for another day. Don't be guilty of being struck stupid with your timing like Adams is.
Posted by invisiblekid on February 23, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It was all about the poise that Pearl talked about in the pregame MurrayVol, the Vols had it and, as usual, Calipari and his kids didn't.
Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 23, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm glad that's over. Now let's win the SEC outright! No letdown against Vanderbilt!
Wayne Chism, I apologize for a comment earlier this year. You can shoot threes ANY TIME YOU WANT TO!!!!
I dare Zander to go down on Beale Street tonight and say some of his trash about East Tennesseans to the faces of some East Tennesseans. Do it, Zander, I dare you.
Posted by mparker on February 23, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
time to beat Vandy. Man I wish that game was wednesday night instead of tuesday.
BTW, UK outshot Ark by more than 10 ft's. Something is just not right in Rupp. That is a league loss that we should NOT nave.
Posted by orangeinmississippi on February 23, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wooooooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooooo
Way to go,awesome game! Celebrate tonight, but we've got Vandy on tuesday!!!! Being from Memphis,it will be easy going to work monday. Rebounds,Rebounds and more Rebounds was the key to this game! what more can you say but " GO VOLS"!
Posted by tdvolman on February 23, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrads to CBP and the Vols. Enjoy your #1 ranking then take care of business at Vandy on Tuesday.
Go Big Orange!! Excellent WIN!!!
Posted by VOLinGA on February 23, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please UT...lock Pearl up in a contract so he can never leave.
JP...I was doubting you early in the game, but great to see you step up big in the 2nd half.
Life is good....
Posted by rbatten9 on February 23, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
UT has to win the Vandy and UK games. THOSE. ARE. MUST. WINS. Do it guys!
Posted by splinterdand on February 23, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Calipari's street ball didn't do it tonight. Pearl could outcoach that bum with his eyes closed. Who dat, who dat, who dat think dey beat UT?!
Posted by mparker on February 23, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
also, nice to win when we didn't play all that well.
Ramar had several shots rim out, and Jordan doesn't need to shoot at all.
Tell you what, the grabbing on Lofton is rediculous. That is waht teams are doing, chest-bumping and grabbing all over the court.
Posted by OrangeBloodedDW on February 23, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#1 is great but more importantly, barring an unforseen collapse, we probably locked up a #1 seed. Maybe the #1 overall seed. Huge game to prepare for the NCAA's. Go Vols!!!
Posted by kdaff51 on February 23, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TALKIN ABOUT CLUTCH? THIS WAS OVERDRIVE.....
Posted by splinterdand on February 23, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Indiana will come knocking. Open the checkbook Mike Hamilton.
Posted by bigorange80 on February 23, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Make room on the bandwagon for alot of Memphis fans. The Tennessee Vols Are The #1 Team In Mens D1 Collegiate Basketball.
Posted by volfan_in_mississippi on February 23, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have never liked Calipari, but he just gave a pretty classy post game interview on ESPN.
Posted by navyvolinva on February 23, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thats what I'm talking about!!! Vols fans rejoice!!!!
Posted by cphil on February 23, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess the team from "Tiger High" can't lay claim to being "America's Team" any more!!!
Posted by TurboFan on February 23, 2008 at 11:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Vandy is going to be tough in Nashville on Tuesday. Hope Jujuan and Wayne recover quickly.
CongraTulations to the Vols. It is rIdiculous to think it took this long to be #1.
Posted by mparker on February 23, 2008 at 11:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, no dissing Memphis. That makes us look like chumps when you do that crap. Rose is a stud, so is CDR. Dorsey hurts them because he doesn't position very well.
Posted by voltan on February 23, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
After the classless game day snub. way to put it to em boys. Bruce Pearl for president no wait only if you can coach our vols too. Happy homecoming JP. Tyler Smith, Ramar Smith, Chism took up the slack because they were not going to be beat by Lofton Oh Wait Lofton rebound 1 and 1 Was there any question No way he hits em both WOW what a game. Great day to be a TN Vol
Posted by navyvolinva on February 23, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Youre right on the money splinterdand! Open the bank! Chris played a good game and didnt force too many shots and he was clutch at the stripe!
Posted by OrangeNugget on February 23, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lets fuccking go Tennessee. Fucck all the Ut students that was going for Memphis. Stay in Memphis and kill yoself. ROCKY TOP!!!!! Just won 40 bucks from some cocky ass friends of mine!!!
Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 23, 2008 at 11:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bruce ain't goin nowhere----he loves tenn as much as we love him----hes already makin twice what Indiana paid their coach----hes so excited in the post-game, hes the best!
Posted by General_Watermelon on February 23, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tiger High would have several losses if they played in the SEC.
Posted by TurboFan on February 23, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
agree, Mpark, Rose from 12, 10, 8 jumpers were marks of a great player.
anybody think Bruce has a date with Erin tonight?
Posted by mparker on February 23, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
wd40plus:
extremely concerned with that vandy game. I know CBP will be as well.
That is what is pissing me off more and more about the UK game. We got ripped off, but then every SEC team going into Rupp gets hosed. Just unreal how many FT's UK shoots as home.
Posted by peerlessvolfan on February 23, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I said it's great to be a Tennessee Vol! I think Priscilla got one too many botox injections--yikes!
Posted by vol1994 on February 24, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, Calipari is just a big baby.
This was an extra special night as I watched the entire game with My 5 year old son. My son kept asking me why
Calipari was always screaming and throwing his arms in the air.
This was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen, including previous Duke and UNC games.
Like my son said- We are #1 Daddy!
Go Big Orange!! Beat Vandy! Lets do something with this win!!
Posted by KingsportVol on February 24, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by General_Fritter on February 23, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who is number #1 in the nation?
A) Tennessee
B) Not Memphis
C) All of the above
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh heck yes!!!!111oneoneonetyone!!!
I knew they could do it, I absolutely knew it.
Beat Vandy, shave the mildcats, and let's get this damn thing done in style.
Go Vols!!!
Posted by eduardo on February 24, 2008 at 12:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
#1 in the Nation Baby! The Tennessee Men!! The real basketball team!!!! I think we need to build another Basketball Hall of Fame after Pearl gets done here!! Enjoy it to the max people!
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Now VANDY, then KENTUCKY, then FLORIDA, then SOUTH CAROLINA!!"
Hey Bmaples, you left out a Howard Dean-style "Yeaawwwrrrrgggghhh!"
Posted by BigOrangeVol on February 24, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Three words: BRUCE FREAKIN' PEARL!!!
MTSU, UT-C, VU & MSU... we ARE Tennessee basketball!
Go Vols; slam the 'dores!
Posted by TurboFan on February 24, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
yeah, Mpark, the short turnaround and playing in Nashville is scary on top of what may be injuries to key players.
W/o Prince and Tyler, we are dead in this game.
Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 24, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
vol 1994,
You just experienced what I experienced with my father as a 7 year old, listening to UT clinch the outright championship with a three overtime win over Mississippi State. Daddy and Mama were jumping up and down and hugging, and I was jumping up and down and couldn't sleep all night.
Oh, how I wish my father were still alive to see what happened tonight.
Your son will never forget this night.
Posted by OrangeNugget on February 24, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
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Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The Bruce is most definitely Loose!
Posted by Titan on February 24, 2008 at 12:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm worried about Zander. He's been such a constant and faithful contributor to this site recently. I've looked at the Commercial Appeal site and he's not there either. Zander - where are you? Got Coach Cal and the team practicing free throws? Rebounding? How not to take threes? While you're at it, if he's still having trouble remembering the name - it's Prince - JP Prince. Maybe he'll remember now. Classy move there Cal ragging on a kid.
Posted by TennVol4Life on February 24, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Did anyone else see Cali's postgame interview...he said UT "OUT SCRAPPED" Memphis...watch the film coach, it was OUT SCRAP, OUT PLAY, OUT LAST, OUT CLASSED!! Way to go guys, great game, Congrats JP, great second half, glad to see you have a good game in front of the hometown crowd. Now, get ready for Vandy, and lets finish this thing the way we know you guys can!!
Posted by TurboFan on February 24, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Four straight games against likely tourney teams. One down, three to go. Win them all and we have to be the #1 seed.
Posted by bigorange80 on February 24, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Memphis State? Lets sell the whole city to Georgia. I hear they are seeking TN property.
Posted by andy112382 on February 24, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great game! Still bittersweet for me with connections to both places.....but it was a close one like I was hoping for and would love to see a rematch come March(depending on how the brackets play out)!
We're number 1! GO VOLS!!! I don't think Memphis should drop much at all....if the rankings make any sense, then we should just swap places with Memphis, seeing how Memphis has a better record than anyone from #3 down!
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I thought Calamari's post-game was pretty classy. He knows who his daddy is...and his name is Bruce.
Posted by abrown on February 24, 2008 at 12:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Don't take too lightly the fact that we won in their building. They simply don't lose there -- until they ran into the VOLS. Ugly game, but we pulled it together and played under control down the stretch. They call it poise. And in addition to all the talent, depth and stamina, this team has poise to push it into the elite realm. We are #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Homermoosevols on February 24, 2008 at 12:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey guess what, this game lasted exactly twelve beers. Cool fun fact for you all. Way to Go Vols...Lets beat some Commodore arse!
Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Who cares what Calipari says? He is a Memphian. Memphians haven't mattered in Tennessee since Ed Crump died.
Posted by LargeOrange on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just now CBP is on the Vol Network shouting "it is great to be a Tennessee VOL!" It doesn't get much better!!
Posted by SFOrange on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m.
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Posted by rootin4volz on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thrilling from start to finish...I don't think my heart has ever beat so fast, nor has my stomach been so knotted up...WHAT A BLAST!!! And can I just say that Coach Pearl made a brilliant move by taking this team to Europe last summer. I have no doubt that the experience and the opportunity to bond as a team played a part in the Vols ascent to the NUMBER ONE RANKING IN THE LAND!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Posted by EDis4UT on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yahooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a former Memphian this could not turn out any better!
Famous last words from Calamari:
"I'm not worried about free throws we'll make them when we need them."
Okay...yeah...whatever. HEE HEE!
Great defense guys! That Rose kid is the real deal. How about JP? I had a feeling he would comeback to his hometown and have a great game!
GO VOLS #1 for now and loving every minute of it!
Posted by VolJunkie on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
A win for the ages tonight ... a couple of thoughts:
Who thought UT would own the inside against Memphis? +16 rebounding margin, 18 offensive boards (I think) and unbelievable points in the paint.
Tyler and JP were HUGE tonight. Chris having the chance to ice the game with the free throws at the end was nice.
Rose is as advertised and more, he played a great game.
Enjoy the #1 but huge road games with Vandy & Florida and some payback to dish out to another team in blue a week from today. It will nice to be #1 when we kick UK's butt in Knoxville.
GO VOLS!
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
wd40:
yep, and with vandy we will need great D and to attack inside on offense. There is one thing we have going for us:
CBP plays so many kids that we can grind out these tough games.
I'm REALLY hoping the kids look at as 'we are No. 1, and we are going to stomp Vandy'.
Posted by LargeOrange on February 24, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Calipari - isn't that really squid deep fried?
Posted by eb502us on February 24, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never doubted we would win. There is a toughness about this team that belies explanation. #1 and loving it!!
Posted by abrown on February 24, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
In 1997, when UT football achieved their first #1 ranking, I got the newspaper and just looked at it -- just looked at the poll, and the words, with Tennessee in the #1 spot. It looked so cool. This Monday, I get to do that again.
Posted by LargeOrange on February 24, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh, sorry that is Calamari not Calipari. My bad.
Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 24, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
bigorange80,
Our friend AirForceOne offered Memphis to Georgia in exchange for Augusta National on Atlanta Journal Constitution site last week, but they turned him down.
Marion County, Tennessee, will defend our border. They won't get Tennessee River water.
Posted by rootin4volz on February 24, 2008 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh...and how about the fact that our two transfers came up HUGE tonight...Glad we got 'em!!!
Posted by bigorange80 on February 24, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We're #1! GO VOLS! Good Night Now!!!!
Posted by lewhs93 on February 24, 2008 at 12:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
On ESPN NEWS CALIPARI WAS VERY COMPLIMENTARY OF THE VOLS.HOW WE OUT SCRAPED THEM.IWAS SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH CREDIT HE GAVE THE VOLS.
Posted by pearlific on February 24, 2008 at 12:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
SHOCKED is the right word. i'm shocked we didn't beat them by 20! we are better team than memphis!
Posted by milldw02 on February 24, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
great win. jajuan got 10 of those boards (someone needs to give him credit for that). but folks, save the jubilation for the tournament. this win is important b/c it gives us confidence going into the tournament and some help with recruiting. beyond that, it's just a regular season W, which is less important than any W in the NCAA tourney.
Posted by Smokey1 on February 24, 2008 at 12:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey ESPN, back your truck up and get a load of that s%#t.
Posted by scottmichaelmoore on February 24, 2008 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
As a side note...did anyone else get freaked out by Pricilla Presley? That face was pulled tighter than her dead husbands stomach on his finally approach to crapoff.
Posted by vol4good on February 24, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
As the Nature Boy, Rick Flair would say---Whooooooooooooo Woooop whoooooooooooo!
Great game fellas and J.P. Prince is his name coach, just in case you have forgoton!
Posted by IPOrange on February 24, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a game! Beale Street will be singing the blues tonight.
Posted by daddyaxe on February 24, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I AM ALL VOL......NEVER HAD DOUBT....PEARL IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN
Posted by pearlific on February 24, 2008 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe Calipari should QUIT recruiting Nationally and get some TENNESSEE BOYS! (Chism,jujuan,Tyler,etc.etc.)
Posted by VO on February 24, 2008 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hope this builds confidence not cockyness (made up word)
Posted by stsmith79 on February 24, 2008 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bye Kitty, Kitty.
We are the state champs and going national!
Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 24, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mparker youre an idiot----on a nite like this when we should be relishing this win you're on here with your rediculous the refs jobbed us in the Kentucky game crap again---get over it already and quit your incessant whining about refs
Posted by mostwise1 on February 24, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
(T)enacious! The full 40 played on the full 90! Never take a play off! That's Vol ball y'all! Go Vols!
Posted by lnbadger320 on February 24, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
great win, did you guys seen BP mack'n on the ESPN chick during half time and after the game.
i love it. it was a great win, now we need to focus on the other UT, Vandy. we can't have a let down, that's gonna worry me some.
Posted by heathut15 on February 24, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nice call smokey1. it is about time they give us some RESPECT. GO VOLS. bring on vandy
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"As a side note...did anyone else get freaked out by Pricilla Presley? That face was pulled tighter than her dead husbands stomach on his finally approach to crapoff."
No lie. Looked like something Dr. Frankenstein would have stitched up. When I made that remark to my wife, she reminded me that Priscilla was 60+. She looks about as scary as Joan Rivers, more or less. And significantly better than Elvis!
Posted by UTVOLSCK on February 24, 2008 at 12:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Fantastic win, great game, Glad to have watched history tonight, keep up the good work boys, get that # 1 overall seed in tourney, but lets handle Vandy first, never thought I would see the day
UT Hoops Tops in the Nation!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by dyoung2020 on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great win for the Big Orange. Did anyone else notice that Dorsey and CDR just ripped the refs after 1) Dorsey and Duke's jump ball, and 2) CDR getting called for traveling?
If TV Ted were there, we would have seen the technical jesture about 94 times.
Posted by volfaninjersey on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
For over 40 Years I have watched and Listened to VOL Ball and I never thought i would see the day that Were Number 1 !!!!!!!!!
Posted by pearlific on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
where is airforceone?
Posted by jacksonvol on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why did Crews play? What about the shoe-dope?
Posted by BigOrangeInCarolina on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Strange- I haven't heard from those douche-bags from Memphis and Kentucky since the Vols' win tonight. I wonder where they are. I hope the guys are healthy and enjoy this night sensibly. I have a feeling that CBP will have them ready Tuesday night. I always worry about Vandy at their place, but I don't think there will be too much of a letdown for the Vols. One at a time, boys, and we're off to glory.
Posted by txsvol on February 24, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a win! Missed the game, but tried to coordinate the ESPN.com 30second updates with my checking of X-rays on the computer. Didn't see the game, but the visual image that scottmichaelmoore gave of Priscilla Presley's face was a LOL moment. This team should realize that it can play with everybody in the NCAA, and beat most of them. Come on down to SA and win the Final Four! Go Vols! SAVol
Posted by KHVOLFAN on February 24, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great win guys! Keep it going and lets beat Vandy. Way to go CBP with your game plan to pack the paint. Its Great To Be A Tennessee VOL!
Posted by chrisw2967 on February 24, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Im sure caterpillar or whatever his name is knows who JP is now.
JP is the Artist formerly known as PJ and dont forget it Caterpillar
Posted by StaytheCourse on February 24, 2008 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You got to feel bad for Memphis. Think about it what do they have to be proud of... Grizzles suck, highest violent crime per capita in the nation, and there precious kitty's just got out ran, out rebounded, and out performed. Got to love it, Go Vols.
Posted by cphil on February 24, 2008 at 12:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Even though I don't like them, you have to give Tiger High credit. They are a good team with some talented players. Rose will be gone to the NBA next year. Dorsey, on the other hand, is a classless thug. I was shocked the refs didn't T him up more than once during the game. The refs basically let the teams play. Dorsey mauled whoever he defended all game long, but then bitched when he finally did get called for some blatant fouls. And the taunt of J.P. at the free throw line...he should have been T'd up for that one.
Posted by dyoung2020 on February 24, 2008 at 12:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I told my buddy the other day, if I was walking down the street with Pearl on one side of me, and my wife on the other, and I heard a gunshot, I wasn't sure who I would jump in front of.
Well after tonight, I'm buying my wife a flack jacket.
Posted by hallmo11 on February 24, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bruce said it in his pregame speech - keep your poise.
We did that and threw in a lotta hustle and it certainly paid off.
Enjoy tonight and then focus on Vandy.
The best is yet to come!
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"I haven't heard from those douche-bags from Memphis and Kentucky since the Vols' win tonight."
Sir: you have insulted douche-bags with that reference, and as a partner of the law firm of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe, which represents douche-bags across the nation, I demand an immediate retraction of the above-referenced statement.
Posted by budd on February 24, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks CBP. Thanks VOLS. Bet Coach Mears is happy too
Posted by doctorvol on February 24, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
how about J P hiting both ends of the one and one with 8.8 to go !!!! So huge- and has come so far. It's great to be a Tennessee Volunteer! I can't wait to be at mid court Tues night in Nashville for the first time in 40 years.
Posted by Sauderman on February 24, 2008 at 12:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Who needs Football?
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Bet Coach Mears is happy too."
Very nice thought, Budd.
Posted by lastlap on February 24, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How about those Memphis kids riding the bench ( at least you didn't have to pay 10K for your seats LOL). Should of picked the Vols there Kemp and Niles. That's ok we'll keep Jujuan, Weezy, Chris, J.P., anyone named Smith, and all of our other no name players who play as a team. Plus the Wild Man Mr. Bruce Pearl.
Posted by VolJunkie on February 24, 2008 at 12:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
<dyoung> LMAO!! Too funny!
Posted by reasonablevol on February 24, 2008 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
when the defense is PERFECT, tyler smith is our only player that can get a good shot anyway (and make it)!
#1 feels good now but...
An SEC title will feel better!!! go vols
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 12:51 a.m.
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Posted by dyoung2020 on February 24, 2008 at 12:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I bet Coach Pearl could land Erin Andrews right now. If you need a wingman Bruce, I'll be in Memphis in about 3 hours for ya.
Posted by MNP78 on February 24, 2008 at 12:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To hell with Vanderbilt, to hell with "It doesnt count until the tournament".
As of right now, we are number 1, and thats the first time since 1998, we as Vol fans have been able to say that(sorry lady vols, no offense).
How Sweet It IS!!!!
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Coach: "They are grabbing his boobs like this"
You could tell she was digging it.
Posted by dyoung2020 on February 24, 2008 at 12:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Think how dominant we will be once players like D. Rose or Eric Gordan think hey, I'd like to play for the best Coach in the country. And they sign up with UT.
Honest question. Is there any coach in America that you would take over Pearl? Coach K? Roy Williams? Billy D?
My truthful answer is no
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
chainsaw;
she looked kind of shocked, like, 'omigod what the hell'....
pretty danged funny, if you ask me. Bruce completely threw her off.
Posted by BigOrangeVol on February 24, 2008 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I wish that Coach Mears and Coach Aberdeen had be alive to attend this game tonight. This season has been a testament to the tradition they built over 30 years ago.
How cool would it have been to be hangin' out at the John & Barbara Ward house tonight watching the game? BOTTOM!!!
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 1:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
dyoung:
two tihngs;
-JaJuan and Chris has FIFTEEN rebounds
-Tyler Smith is all he was advertesed when Buzz was after him. He's such a great complement to Wayne and Duke, as well as to Chris and JaJuan.
I agree, CBP is good, and I liek how he lets his palyers create. I live in a state where the BB coaches call the games like a football game: here, guys, run this play, run that play....white boy basketball at its worst.
Posted by pearlific on February 24, 2008 at 1:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
someone replay that "perfect like a snowflake crap" memphis was rambling on about.
Posted by EDis4UT on February 24, 2008 at 1:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by lewhs93:
On ESPN NEWS CALIPARI WAS VERY COMPLIMENTARY OF THE VOLS.HOW WE OUT SCRAPED THEM.IWAS SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH CREDIT HE GAVE THE VOLS.
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You don't have to SCREAM man. I'm sure most people on here saw or heard it.
Of course he is not going to take some cheap shots now. CP just out foxed him again. Don't worry wait a few months in the off season or when recruiting comes around and he'll start up again.
I don't know why he is so pi$$y about recruiting in memphis or in the state. If you noticed his starting five were all from bigger inter-cities.
Oh well, I don't understand a lot of things he says or does. Like what if Lofton would have missed that last FT? Why would you call a time out before the FT's were shot?
Right now I really don't care. I'm going to bed now and when I wake up in the morning UT still will be #1 BABY!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!
Nite-Nite for now Vol Nation! It has been a great day!!!
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 1:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
bigorangevol:
John was the voice of my childhood. I listened to every vol basketball and football game that I could.
In the 1998 NC game, I turned on the streaming audio to hear him and Bill do the final minutes.
Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 24, 2008 at 1:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
dyound2020--couldnt agree more, BP got so much personality and charm and enthusiasm, charisma, and genuine apparantlove for tenn and its traditions I dont know how any kid wouldnt want to play for him------the more national attention we get with him in front of a camera or mike can't help but translate into strong recruiting to keep this building and getting better---hes the best!
Posted by Chainsaw on February 24, 2008 at 1:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Bruce completely threw her off."
Sports babes work from a script, and once the dialog departs from that, they're dazed and confused. You could definitely see her zone out for a moment...or maybe she was just having a Pearlgasm!
Posted by Colliervol on February 24, 2008 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So much to be proud of, I can't list them all. To have gone into that environment with 18000 folks going ballistic and to out-fight them all night long just says so much about this team. Kept them from that dribble-drive offense all night. Out-rebound them 50 to 34 with 19 off. boards. Chris Lofton not playing his normal game but coming up with two key assists late and dropping the free throws. Tyler with two key baskets late including the one to give us back the lead with Dozier fouling the mess out of him. J.P. Prince nailing two after Dorsey got in his face. Classic. #1 in the nation! Pretty good for a team that, 4 years ago, couldn't find its rear end with either hand.
Vol4good, I'll give the Tiggers another one to contemplate from that great American, Rick Flair: "Ya may not like it, but you better learn to live with it because it's the best thing goin'! Wooooo.
Posted by mparker on February 24, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
collier:
Chris had ZERO chance. It's another game where he had someone in his chest all night, grabbing ahd pulling. He deked for quite a while, then tried to get to the basket.
Having Tyler really helps out, as teams have to guard Crhis and leave Tyler 1 v 1.
Posted by pearlific on February 24, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey Coach CAlipari.....it's "j.p. Prince" not pj. here's an easy way to remember from now on....Just Pasted
Posted by invisiblekid on February 24, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
1:11 AM and I still feel "shocked".
Posted by ryjenkins on February 24, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tyler Smith is a BEAST!!!!
Posted by mattucket on February 24, 2008 at 1:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How great was it to see the way TN being so humble after beating the #1 team in the country? I love bruce pearl!!!!
Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 24, 2008 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tennessee is not yet state champion. Vanderbilt would love to sink that #1 ranking 72 hours after it was obtained.
Celebrate tonight. Think Vanderbilt and OUTRIGHT SEC CHAMPIONSHIP TOMORROW>
Posted by kdwcokeman on February 24, 2008 at 1:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
From MEMPHIS to Mountain City, this is Big Orange Country!
Posted by cphil on February 24, 2008 at 1:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I read a piece the other day about three or four big time high school recruits Calamari had coming to see this game. I wonder if they might want to be Vols now?
Posted by johnlg00 on February 24, 2008 at 1:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
IT'S GREAT...TO BE...A TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER!!!!!!! What a SUPER effort from everyone! Rose, Dozier, and CDR were all they were advertised to be and we STILL took them!!! Poor Chris was held and pushed all night but he STILL killed them at the end!!! Tyler, J.P., Weezy--YOU DA MEN!!! Poor Jordan didn't have a very good night, but the minutes he played helped Ramar, JaJuan, and Chris stay fresh for when we really needed them! CBP is the greatest thing in Tennessee sports since CPS! I am SO PROUD of the guttiest, never-say-die bunch ever to wear the ORANGE!!! Let's take it all the way to San Antonio! GO VOLS!!! SLAM THE 'DORES!!!
Posted by HighlanderVol on February 24, 2008 at 1:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
1:17 and the state of tenn is still rocking .IT GOOD TO BE A VOL
Posted by 98reax on February 24, 2008 at 1:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
TAKE THAT, Jay Bilas. You ain't all that.
Posted by bigorange80 on February 24, 2008 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
When is the team coming back 2 K-Town?
Posted by orangeblood1966 on February 24, 2008 at 1:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW, GO VOLLS!
Posted by Colliervol on February 24, 2008 at 1:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
cphil, good question. Memphis can keep Tyreke Evans. He's a one-and-done anyway. I am hoping that Mr. McDonald from Briarcrest was duly impressed though.
Posted by chrisw2967 on February 24, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I just hope with this win we will finally break into Hubert Davis power 16 , maybe he will rank us 16. He may have already changed it from last week buthe was the only one who didnt have us in his power 16. Screw him and his rankings , we are now #1 and please just take it one game at a time.
Pearl wont let this get into these players heads. Just win.
Posted by ryjenkins on February 24, 2008 at 1:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
chrisw2967 I believe Hubert has since had a change of heart because we catapulted to number 3 on his list last week. I would imagine that he probably felt rather stupid and decided it was time to give the Vols their respect. Although for some reason he is still in love with Kansas because they topped Memphis out for the top spot.
Posted by bricker865 on February 24, 2008 at 1:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where are the Mempiss fans? it's funny when things aren't going their way that things suddenly disappear...:p
Posted by 98reax on February 24, 2008 at 1:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Here's my interpretation of Bilas: Even though TN outscored Memphis, Memphis is the better team because they got out rebounded by TN, they didn't shoot the ball well in the second half and it was a one possession game at the buzzer. "So does TN deserve to be #1?" What a crock that guy is?
Posted by Colliervol