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Bruce Pearl's aggravation and frustration was evident in the aftermath of Tennessee's 72-69 loss at Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.
The Vols' basketball coach was brutally honest when assessing how his No. 1 team fell from grace in a nationally televised ESPN game in Memorial Gymnasium.
"I thought tonight was pretty sloppy,'' said Pearl, whose team slipped to 25-3 and 11-2 in the SEC, "but both teams played really hard.''
Vanderbilt (24-4, 9-4) played a little harder, taking a page out of UT's book by finding a way to win.
Consider, the Commodores beat the Vols despite being out-rebounded (45-38), outscored in the paint (26-12), off turnovers (8-5), on second-chance baskets (10-5) and on the fast break (5-0).
Vanderbilt got the win with a suffocating defense, clutch execution and an icy disposition at the free-throw line.
Chris Lofton scored his final basket with 11:33 remaining. The Commodores' Shan Foster scored 12 points after that.
UT out-shot Vanderbilt from the free-throw line overall - 22-of-32 (.688) to 25-of-37 (.676).
But while Vandy was coming through in the clutch, the Vols were missing at pivotal times:
J.P. Prince was 6-of-7, but the one he missed was the front end of a one-and-one with UT up 43-40 and 16:03 left. Vandy's Alex Gordon, on the next possession, nailed three consecutive free throws to tie the game.
Next possession, Wayne Chism missed the front end of a one-and-one with the score tied at 43. Vanderbilt answered with a trey, and it never trailed after that.
UT's comeback bid was cut short by free throw misses, too.
Ramar Smith split a pair of free throws with 13:10 left and the Vols down five.
An exhausted Tyler Smith missed two free throws with UT down 59-53 with 7:07 left.
Ramar Smith missed two free throws with 2:09 left and the Vols trailing 69-62.
In the meantime, Vanderbilt was sealing the game by sinking 8 of 10 from the line in the final minutes.
"We had a stretch where we did miss free throws,'' Pearl said. "Free throws were definitely a factor.''
So was UT's inability to execute its offense. The Vols' seven assists were their fewest since the 47-45 win over LSU and their second-lowest total of the year.
"We've got to get better point-guard play, I can tell you that,'' Pearl said. "Those guys have to do a better job leading the team.''
Ramar Smith ranks as one of the quickest and most athletic point guards in the nation. And yet, he has been mired in a slump on his drives, drawing contact and fouls, but not getting shots or free throws to drop of late.
Smith has only shot 50 percent or better from the floor in two of his past nine games, and he's 23-of-39 (.589) from the free-throw line over the last 10 games.
Jordan Howell's 3-point shooting prowess has disappeared since the Vols traveled to his native Alabama on Jan. 29. Howell is 5-of-30 (.167) beyond the arc with 16 assists over the past nine games despite putting in extra work after practices.
Even UT's rising interior game took a step back at Memorial Gym. The players Pearl refers to as his "Bigs'' - Wayne Chism, Duke Crews, Tyler Smith and Brian Williams - were a cumulative 7-of-23 (.304) shooting against Vanderbilt.
"We did not finish at the rim,'' Pearl said, "and as a result, we struggled scoring.''
It won't get any easier at noon Sunday against Kentucky.
The Wildcats dominated UT in the lane at Rupp Arena in Lexington, out-rebounding the Vols 36-27. Kentucky freshman sensation Patrick Patterson and Perry Stevenson combined to hit on 12 of 18 shots for 34 points while Chism and Tyler Smith combined to go 5-of-17 from the floor for 17 points.
The Vols return to practice today after spending the night in Nashville on account of inclement weather and taking Wednesday off.
"They need time away from me, anyway,'' Pearl said.
Getting Chilly: Ryan Childress hasn't scored a point in the past 11 games. Childress has appeared in five of the past 10 games for a total of 15 minutes. Against Kentucky, 11 games ago, Childress played 14 minutes and failed to score.
Orange Slices: JaJuan Smith said he got his technical for asking the referee what a foul was for. … Prince is 9-of-11 from the free-throw line since Pearl appointed himself Prince's free-throw mentor. … The Vols haven't swept a season series from Kentucky since 1999.
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Comments » 108
EDis4UT writes:
TAG LINE: 'We've got to get better point-guard play' coach says
Jordan shooting has definitely hit the skids. He seems to handle the ball very well, but that's about it. Ramar, I don't know what his problem is. I hope CP and staff can figger that one out.. and soon.
utmdm writes:
For asking what the foul was for? What tone was he using?
Caspian writes:
Asking what the foul was for... Right. There's more to that story, I guarantee you.
oldorange writes:
The Vols have had a great season. I refuse to be one of the fans who are never satisifed. They have done an outstanding job for the first task of the year. March is almost here and we go dancin. We saw a bunch of tired young men on Tuesday evening. Go VOLS!!!!!!!!!
schymtz writes:
I was sad but not suprised by the tight loss at Vandy, but there was a team in white on the court that had a lot to do with that loss, not just a sub-par performance from the orange team. Vandy played with a sharper edge. I thought the schedule, not the opponent, was the major factor. Tired is an explaination, not an excuse. If we felt sad about this loss, I know the guys felt it more. Sure makes the Kentucky game more important. "The Vols haven't swept a season series from Kentucky since 1999." We ain't gonna sweep 'em this year, either. The challenge is not to allow them to sweep us. Go Vols!
slambob2#228938 writes:
It seems to me that our guys have used pretty good self-control. We didn't get a technical when the Vandy guy jumped on our guy's head. If Jujuan used an improper tone, then he should have gotten the "T", but overall they've been pretty restrained.
The refs in the Memphis game were transparent. In the Vandy game, they were the focal point of almost every trip down the court. I don't know that they didn't do a great job in Nashville, but it seemed like the players determined the game in Memphis and the refs were a big factor in Nashville.
I'd love someone who knows more about this stuff than I do to comment on how the two games were different. But Saturday night seemed like a players game and Tuesday was choppy and sloppy.
slambob
Vols1998 writes:
Get ready for Kentucky and stop talking about Vandy.......it's over. Finish the season and give Ramar more minutes. Sorry, but I do not like the offense when Jordan H. is in, he can not penetrate or pass.
Go Vols!
RemembertheAlamo writes:
Can't hit free throws in the clutch....can win championships......Period.......
RemembertheAlamo writes:
What was the foul for?
RemembertheAlamo writes:
Saw a sign in the stands about "redneck orange"....don't know exactly what it said....but I will say this: "I would rather be an Orange Redneck than a Comode Door" and day of the week......go VOLS!
Timed_vol (Inactive) writes:
plasticman;
IMNHO, the three refs in Nashville do not need to be working upper-tier SEC basketball games.
And, no, for you board trolls, this isn't whining that the refs cost us the game. It was supposed to be a marguee SEC matchup, a national game, and instead it turned into a FT shooting contest at the local Y.
My rule is to let 'em play and call the shot-altering fouls, and the 'know-better' fouls such as illegal picks.
We haven't played well in several games lately: Memphis, LSU, UGA, Vandy.... it is a long season, with long games, and we aren't physically dominant. We've all but one of those games with our hustle and rebounding, and some clutch plays.
All I can say is the boys better be prepared to fight UK for every single ball, and no easy looks.
eb502us#225637 writes:
The quick turn around from Memphis and the refs certainly didn't help us in this game, but the one big problem I see (which will really become evident next yr.) is that defenses pack it in when JP and Ramar are on the court. Neither of these guys know what a jump shot is (or have one for that matter), which is hard to believe in this day and age. Ramar can break anybody down off the dribble and can go either left or right, which is why he's so dangerous in the open court. But even a mid-range jumper is missing from his game. JP IMO, is the most overrated player in the SEC. (Sorry, but it's the truth) HE HAS NO GAME. Yes, he played well at Memphis (and I love the guy for it), but has he made a shot outside of 4 ft. all year? He has no outside shot, no mid-range jumper, can only go to his left, is a poor free throw shooter (though better lately)and is a below average decision maker. More often than not, he's out of control going to the hole and suffice it to say, the only reason his game (or lack therof) is not at the forefront and mentioned more often is because of all the talent around him. As for Vandy, when Jujuan and Chris aren't hitting from the outside like the other night, teams are backing up and daring Ramar and JP to shoot, similar to what teams did to Bradshaw last year. Only difference was, Bradshaw brought more intangibles to the game and at least could occasionally hit a jump short or 3 pointer. Ramar and especially JP simply cannot. This is the biggest weakness we have, which compromises the ability of our frontline guys to get the ball because defenses are packed in more tightly. Botttom line is that for us to go anywhere this year or next, both Ramar and JP need to add a jump shot to their game. It hasn't hurt us so far this year (only 3 losses and Chris and Jujuan have rarely been in foul trouble) but I guarantee you it eventually will. And for those wondering, it's the main reason Howell gets so much playing time because at least he's a threat (though he clearly hasn't made squat lately)
Alphafemale writes:
What's wrong with Ramar? I know at times he's been brilliant... other times I forget that he's on the team.
utvolz#637682 writes:
Hire, why don't you take a hike outta here!
hopalong writes:
vols76:
I think the sign said "I bleed Blaack and Gold not Redneck Orange." I took it as a Vandy students's perception of themselves as compared to all of us in East Tennessee.
Just another reason for me to not look with favor upon Vandy.
sannie82#624293 writes:
Well we got beat by three points... So asking what the foul was for and cp tech cost us the game. You can not give up free points like that.
sannie82#624293 writes:
Well we got beat by three points... So asking what the foul was for and cp tech cost us the game. You can not give up free points like that.
CoverOrange writes:
Jujuan had his hands on his knees and head down when the ref T'd him up. From three hundred miles away it didn't look like there was a tone included.
Way to defense UT: get inside Chris' and Jujuan's shirt, bodyup or foul JP and Ramar on drives, let Duke and Wayne shoot inside 2 feet, ignore Jordan and Childress completely. Tyler is the only one that is hard to answer.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
eb502us, I agree with you completely. Opponents now know all they need to know to beat us. The key points: 1) Limit touches by Chris and JaJuan. 2) Set up strong in the lane against Ramar and JP. 3) Swarm Tyler and Wayne in the lane. 4) Let Jordan shoot. 5) Foul anyone whenever necessary except Chris. 6) Be smart with the pass and strong with the dribble when UT presses. 7) Crash the offensive boards. Opponents with the talent, depth, and discipline to do those things can take us unless they just can't shoot at all when they play us. I love our team. I love their hustle and grit. I love CBP's intensity and enthusiasm. But now it is time to see if these guys have learned anything over the course of the season and have the desire and ability to improve on their weak areas. All our highest season goals are still out there for the taking, but the guys will, ahem, have to take it to the next level in execution if we are to reach them. GO VOLS!!! DROWN THE KITTENS!!!
bigbluevol writes:
eb, JP has made a couple of three pointers this year and Ramar made one against Auburn. They do need to shoot more from the outside, but I think that their game is more about getting to the rim and trying to draw contact. They've just got to hit their free throws and make their layups.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
WD40plusVol, I guess great minds like you, me, and eb502us think alike(;-D)! I wonder if any of this has occurred to CBP(;-P)! I have said all year that we just have no margin for error on this team EXCEPT for the great hustle, especially on defense, with which they usually play. As ragged as we looked much of the night at Vandy, if Foster doesn't have a career night, and on several of his threes we had defenders right up on him, we still could have won! Just like CBP says, guys: Passion, Poise, and Purpose! Keep scratching, keep digging--and make some shots!
Ironcity writes:
For all of you who complained about the refs, Vandy was intent on fouling everytime down the court. Thy wanted this game to have no rythem. Had the Refs "let them play" someone would have gotten hurt. Guys like Neltner and Metcalf can't cover anyone. Where UT messed up was they lost their composure earlythey should have ignored Vandy's tactics and allowed Vandy to get themselves into foul trouble. Instead we responded with rough play of our own and settling for long range contested threes. This game was similar to the UK game in January. To me this is a good game in that coach Pearl can easily put on the tape and really teach these guys. As for the point guards. Smith has lost his mid range jumper and Howell has just been plain awful. He is way to conservitive with his passes and his shoot has been horrible and when he is on the floor, the other team almost always goes on a run. I wish Tabb could handle the ball a little better because we could sure use him at the point.
MrBamSeydu writes:
marc_ash: so you were lined up on a hash-mark in the foul lane? hmm
Timed_vol (Inactive) writes:
johnlg,
I think you are maybe too deep into this. Wayne didn't play, and Tyler was sick.
Otherwise, we dominate Vandy inside and create more openings for Ramar and JP.
Tyler got two charges which normally aren't called except by these grade-school refs. He also tried to pass-off on plays where he'd normally shoot.
Wayne is a good offensive player, better than Obilvy.
Like I posted on another board, the vandy game was a 'perfect storm' or bad phooey:
_a trap game
_Stallings planned to foul and be physical
_tired legs
_over-matched referees
_the flu!!!
_Memorial gym garbage
_a good vandy team
1974Vol writes:
Vols got to the rim all night and missed point blank shots and layups. The "Bigs" were 7 for 23. If the Vols had shot 50% from 3’ in, they win by double figures. When you have an off night like that against a quality opponent like Vandy on their floor you will lose. The Refs were scared to death the game would get out of control with a bench clearing brawl, (almost did on the jump ball “tackle” play) so they started calling fouls on all contact on the outside. The rule book says for a foul to occur you need “contact and advantage gained”. Bumping, touching, “rubbing” to use a NASCAR term normally won’t get a whistle. It got lots of whistles Tuesday night. I don’t fault the refs, they called it both ways, but Vols game was hurt more than Vandy’s because of how physical Vols play. Despite all that went against them – schedule, fatigue, refs, road game, Fosters having a career night, the Vols dang near won on sheer will and fight. They are fun to watch and I predict they will beat KY like a rented mule Sunday. Vol’s 92- Ky 67.
asleep#212036 writes:
It is unbelievable that some fans are upset about the season just because we lost to Vandy on the road. They are 23-4 and much tougher than that at home. Let's assume we beat KY and SC at home and lose at Florida, what I think is a worst-case scenario. We would win the SEC outright with an 13-3 record, would have beaten Memphis and Xavier on the road, and have a 27-4 record and a likely Top 5 ranking. Get to the SEC tourney final, and you're 29-5 with a number 1 seed, thanks to a strong RPI and SOS. Who among us, starting the season, wouldn't have taken less than that and been happy? Let's make sure we keep our expectations realistic while we set our goals at the top. Go Vols!!!
VolJunkie writes:
I have been reading and contributing to the posts on this board for about 4 weeks now (didn't know it existed!) and really enjoy it. Most of the posts are insightful and interesting opinions from Volunteer fans. Some are trash talk with fans from other teams, okay with me as long as it does not lead to personal attacks (the dehumanizing experience of email, text messaging, etc.). The collective experience of the various contributors adds to the richness of the posts, I am always impressed at the depth of some of the comments. Okay, enough of that.
Another well written article from Mike Strange. CBP is right on point (no pun intended), he needs to get solid play from this position. IMHO this article is a public challenge to get Ramar and/or Jordan to step-up. Definitely time to move past last Tuesday, a couple of big games coming up, win those and we can hang what I hope is the first of several banners from this season.
Go #1 VOLS!!
volinSmyrna writes:
marc_ash,
The Technical on J. Smith happened when Vandy was on the free throw line at the other end of the floor from the UT bench. The other poster was right. Smith had his hands on his knees as he was being T'ed up. They even replayed it on tv. Go back and watch the tape. You might have been "right there" for Coach Pearl's T, but there is no way you could have been "right there" for the other one.
The officiating was choppy at best. The two main things I saw were, Metcalfe seemed to be looking for somebody else to "body up" all night, and how in the world is no foul called when Neltner dives on our guy? Other than that, we played pretty sloppy basketball. We were tired so we kept grabbing jersey's.
It's over now, so BEAT KENTUCKY. I'm just glad we don't play until Sunday. Maybe they will get their legs back.
egwillo#238660 writes:
Tuesday's game was hard to watch. Our guys looked tired from the beginning. Glad this happened now vs. NCAA tourney time. We expect this experience to fire up the Big Orange to kick UK's @*! on Sunday! We love you guys no matter what!!!
DeeBee writes:
I applaud Bruce Pearl for everything he has done for this program. For us to be upset about losing our fourth game of the season with three games left on the schedule says just how far he has brought us. The only thing I question is, why does Jordan Howell play so much. The guy is 2 for his last 22 from the field and one was a lay-up! And 5 for his last 30 from the three point arc. I know Ramar has to rest, and he has not exactly been lighting up the sky, but "Skreech" needs to be 'saved by the bell'
johnlg00#206211 writes:
mparker, you are probably right that I tend to over-analyze things; I was a player who tried to maximize my average talent by studying the game from a young age and I have coaching experience. For all that, I have said that I could certainly not get as much out of these guys as CBP has, does, and, I believe, will. I agree completely with every reason you gave for our loss at Vandy. I merely ask you: if you were coaching against us, how would you change my main "bullet points"?
CoverOrange writes:
Marc, volinSmyrna is right, ESPN replayed it (interesting how they choose to replay some stuff but not other), the T was on the opposite end of the court from where you were (Vandy's bench). You may be confused on which T you are remembering.
Smyrna, can you have a foul when there is timeout on the floor? Remember that Jujuan had already asked for one and was given to him. Or would it be a technical?
EDis4UT writes:
Moving on to Kentucky...IMO, if UT doesn't blow out UK in TBA I will be a little concerned. Kentucky road record is horrible, they are a different team playing away from Rupp. We should be well rested, healthy and motivated to win the SEC championship outright. Hopefully, this can be a game that our point guards can break out of thier slumps.
shopsports#273141 writes:
I think we will come back and beat KY soundly Sunday afternoon, but is the quick turnaround to Gainesville going to bite them again??
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee rest up guys. Don't blow all you have worked so hard for all season. Don't let those always jealous of TN claim early season success was a fluke. Gators are anxious to claim that. Their mouths are already flapping.
CoverOrange writes:
A lot of concern has been placed on tiredness. Another factor that may have been in play is lack of time to study film and practice. I wonder if it was a mistake to travel to Nashville on Monday seeing as how CBP is reluctant to hold a real practice away from home.
As for Florida, unlike after the Memphis game traveling after the Kentucky game is a short walk and the game is early in the day.
MOOREVOLS writes:
Good point, WD40. At least they won't be getting into bed at 8:00 am the day after the game like they did after Memphis. I've been worried about the quick turn around for the Flordia game too. I just hope Tennessee can whip Kentucky and then we'll worry about Florida.
VolJunkie writes:
Nice article on Duke Crews if you are interested:
http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/c...
VolJunkie writes:
Come March, short turnarounds are business as usual ... and on the road. The depth of this team is supposed to be a huge plus factor on this point ... this should be good experience for UT
Timed_vol (Inactive) writes:
Johnl;
I suffer from basketball wmd, so I can empathize with you on that one (average talent).
How I would beat us??? The way UK did and LSU almost did:
-maximize the shot clock on every posaession
-put some quick thug on Lofton and foul him constantly so the ref's get tired of calling it (or don't call it at all)
-make JaJuan play D so he can't shoot as well
-hack inside, come over the back, shove, grab jersies on every board
-constantly, constantly attack inside
I hope this doesn't sound overly simplistic. If you have a 3-point shooter who is a stud, that helps. Otherwise, it's gind'em down basketball.
Volchaz writes:
Sorry Marc-ash, you were on the far side of Jajuan for his T, and yes there was tone, IMO from 10 feet away.
firetst#220411 writes:
I think the best place for Howell is in the stands. He has blown opportunity after opportunity to hit wide open threes and can't connect. His defense is awful and I can't really detect any reason for him to get so much plalying time. As a former basketball coach, I just don't get it.
rbhobbs73#226545 writes:
I think we don't have a true point guard right now, which is why you see Tyler playing the "point forward" position so often.
Tyler is an excellent passer. Ramar is not. There were times Tuesday night that Ramar seemed to forget that Chris Lofton was on his team. There were a couple of opportunities when Ramar drove that he could've hit Lofton for an open 3.
Howell is in a huge shooting slump and can't drive past anyone to the hoop. He really needs to, in my opinion, quit backing up to the half court line every time someone pressures him.
Prince is a turn over waiting to happen, has no jumper and can't go right.
AS for the this year, we keep doing what we are doing and hope for the best because it is too late for any major changes.
For next year...Ramar, J.P., Josh Tabb, and Tyler need to shoot 500 jumpers a day over the summer, and then practice free throws.
Go Vols! We will be fine....Skin the Kitties!
johnlg00#206211 writes:
mparker, no real quibble with any of your points of emphasis. I just didn't want to put out any more info than my hypothetical team could absorb by adding your points, too! You said it perhaps a little more succinctly, but not more simplistically.
bricker865, Ramar has to work hard on defense as well, so I'm not sure how much we can afford to increase his minutes. He just needs to be more productive in the minutes he does play. One big help would be if the other guys worked harder to put themselves in better position to receive more productive passes from Ramar. Short of developing more of a mid-range game, which isn't likely this late in the season, the best thing Ramar could do is to look around a little more as he penetrates and leave a few more "dimes" for Tyler and Wayne. Unfortunately, Wayne often doesn't catch the ball as cleanly in traffic as Tyler does. Another way Ramar could improve is by more often looking to pass the ball out to Chris and JaJuan on the perimeter, given the crowd he draws when he drives. He sometimes gets so focused on working his way to the hoop that he doesn't see other guys who are open.
Orangeblood13 writes:
Yeah, gota remember these are still just kids.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_y...
Great article
These Vols are special, gona be a fun ride in March
johnlg00#206211 writes:
VolJunkie, thanks for the link to the Duke Crews story. He made a very good impression on me in the clips they showed on ESPN Game Day. I think his close call with the weed situation--whatever the facts of the case may have been--and his heart problem have helped him grow as a person. We could still use a little more productivity out of him on the court, but I'm glad we have him and I hope he continues to improve both on and off the court.
oldbasshead writes:
It is going to be interesting to watch JP and Ramar as they develop. I thought that Ramar raised his game a long ways from last year during the first half of this season, but he seems to have lost some of what he gained. Ramar and JP are diamonds in the rough. Right now they are just very inconsistent and it is hurting the team's performance. I think that both are having to think too much and it is causing them to play at a level beneath their natural ability. Who knows, maybe they will come on just in time for us to win a national championship. Pearl has commented how different players have stepped up in different games and were the difference in winning and losing. The other side to that is that UT has not played with consistency. I think the potential to play their best basketball is still ahead of this team and Ramar, JP, Howell and Chism are the one's who hold the key to that because Lofton and T. Smith are playing great.
DSaVol writes:
PLEASE tell me 95% of this phooey isn't really on this board! LMFAO!!! Folks this team is 25-3 with the same weaknesses it had when they were 0-0. Perhaps too many actually believed that that #1 ranking meant this was the best team - it isn't. But it doesn't have to be the best team in the country. It just has to be the best team on the floor at game time and so far it seems like they've done a pretty damned good job of that. All you driveway coaches that like to micro-analyze everything need to go back to sleep. Better yet, actually buy a ticket, go to a game, perhaps a few practices (they're open to the public) and maybe you'll have a clue other than reading a box score what these guys are and aren't capable of.
bleed_orange writes:
Guys, I have enjoyed reading your posts today. Marc_Ash,Johnlg00,mparker,Ironcity,asleep, Plasticman,VolJunkie,Slambob2,VolinSmyrna,WD40plusVol, Eb502us, and 1974Vol to name a few. I believe besides teams like Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas and any other teams that are very talented and like to run and are good at it; I would play alot like Vandy did. #1 Try to slow down the game, #2pick your place for good fouls,#3 try to foul shooters that shoot worst than TN's average (Wayne,Brian,Ryan,Josh,JP,Duke,and Ramar)#4&5 pass the ball on the press and get the ball to the best ball handler, #6 crash the boards,#7 watch the passing lanes,#8get the ball to the best shooters in their favorite places,#9 have some one on Chris at all times, #10 try to keep the ball away from Tyler in the paint,#11 let anyone shoot the 3 but Jajuan, Tyler, & Chris (just don't leave them wide open-run some one at the others),#12 watch the dribble drives of Ramar,Chris,Jajuan,Tyler,&JP, #13 try to limit ones turnovers to 14 or less,and #14 try to keep the score under 80 points. As you can see there are alot of things a team has to do to beat TN, because of their good bench, talented starters, many options, and last but not least try not to get out coached by our Awesome Coach. Remember we are 25-3. That record speeks for itself. The BIG ORANGE WILL BEAT THE kENTUCKY WILDCATS ON SUNDAY! Wednesday will also be a great challenge in Gainsville, but with FL being a young team I think we will beat them as well. Then finally we come home for Senior night for Chris,Jajuan, & Jordan to play SC. Reg. Season over and it will be Tournament time. Nothing elese is needed to be said. I'm sorry for the very long post. GO VOLS!
bleed_orange writes:
I'm simply just getting very excited about the end of the season and MARCH MADNESS almost here. One game at a time. Let's go get those Wildcats! GO VOLS!
dirtdobber1 writes:
The players didnt lose the game, the 3 terds dressed in stripes lost the game! Its Memorial Magic alright...you have 3 magicians dressed in stripes leading the magic show!
Even the sports talk host in Nashville feel the game was poorly officiated, in fact a Vandy grad said those official should be fired for that performance!
Why do you think Mears wore the orange blazer for Vandy...he also believed they were a bunch of.......!
The Vols will still be in the top 5 next week and will still get a number 1 seed in NCAA! Suck eggs Vandy!
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