Chattanooga Mocs at Tennessee Volunteers: open game thread
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 6:00 PM EST
in Tennessee Volunteer Basketball
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Chattanooga Mocs at Tennessee Volunteers, Nov 15, 2008 7:00 PM EST
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November 15, 2008 |
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No. 14 (AP) No. 13 (USA Today) |
NR (AP) NR (USA Today) |
| Tennessee | Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
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| C | 4 | Wayne Chism | 6-9 |
242 |
Jr. |
9.9 |
5.8 |
1.1 |
| F | 1 | Tyler Smith | 6-7 |
215 |
Jr. |
13.6 |
6.7 |
3.4 |
| F | 0 | Renaldo Woolridge | 6-8 |
208 |
Fr. |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| G | 32 | Scotty Hopson | 6-7 |
185 |
Fr. |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| G | 3 | Bobby Maze | 6-2 |
185 |
Jr. |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| Chattanooga | Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
||
| F | 44 | Kahlil Hartwell | 6-8 |
222 |
Sr. |
6.9 |
6.1 |
1.0 |
| F | 33 | Kevin Goffney | 6-5 |
202 |
Sr. |
6.6 |
5.1 |
2.1 |
| F | 34 | Nicchaeus Doaks | 6-7 |
239 |
Sr. |
14.7 |
7.1 |
1.5 |
| G | 31 | Keyron Sheard | 6-6 |
184 |
Sr. |
3.6 |
1.6 |
2.2 |
| G | 0 | Stephen McDowell | 5-11 |
185 |
Sr. |
14.3 |
2.2 |
1.2 |
Jackson the Mule says . . . |
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. . . what are these things? Trains? Birds with engineering caps? Snakes? Shoes? |
Man, do we really have three guys starting who have done absolutely nothing? Oh, right.
Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below.
Go Vols! Hulk smash Moc-things!
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Wrong post
Totally irrelevant to this post, but is anybody else watching the UF-USC game? It’s been known for some time that Uncle Verne and Gary Danielson are completly biased towards Florida, but the amount of Gator butt-kissage (to put it nicely) is rediculous. It’s about to warrant a message to the CBS ombudsman.
Puke.
by Aerobab on Nov 15, 2008 6:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I tried to watch
But every time I switched back over, I’d missed another score. But I have certainly know what you’re talking about.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Florida's play right now is warranting it, frankly.
God, they’re fast.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 15, 2008 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really looking forward
to seeing the new guys.
And man, it’s good to see Pearl at courtside. Note to self: not “sideline” but “courtside”.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huh
I thought they’d moved the 3-point line back further than that. Does that really make that much difference?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
You would not believe how hard it is to find a radio station website with a Mac-compatible player. Anyone else in the same boat, try wlac.com out of Nashville. You’ll need to install Flip4Mac, but it’s worth it.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 15, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No SportSouth for you out West?
I seem to get get regional channel from Miami to Anchorage for some reason.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, nowhere.
Another reason to be thankful for the Age of Pearl—a better team means more nationally televised games!
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 15, 2008 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
The Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age … the Pearl Age!
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The man deserves an epoch.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 15, 2008 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having this problem?
Could someone please explain to me how I can pay for both ESPN’s Full Court package and DirecTV’s sports package, and still be told that the game is blacked out in my local southwest VA market on SportSouth, but isn’t picked up by the Full Court schedule? And why ESPN360.com tells me I don’t have an affiliated ISP just to pour salt on the wounds?
This is already more time than I wanted to spend with Bob Kesling. Real question: does Bert still get to yell “MONEY!” without Lofton?
by Will on Nov 15, 2008 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pajamas is looking good
Very good.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Loving the odds
for the return of the out of bounds turnovers off that press. Apparently didn’t have the lengths to run the press/traps Pearl usually likes to run.
Although we did still have a bunch of them last season, didn’t we?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Nice start. 8 turnovers already.
Here’s hoping they keep this up. UT doesn’t need to get Kentucky’d in this one.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maze for 3...
Bert: “MONEY!”
There’s something strangely familiar about it nonetheless
by Will on Nov 15, 2008 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Pat and Bruce
for allowing the healing music of Rocky Top to resonate.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 15, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rocky Top, you'll .....um...
Haven’t heard it in so long I’ve forgotten the words. :)
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Next Weekend
Kesling’s selling the Friday night bball at MTSU/Saturday afternoon football at Vandy deal…what are the odds that there’s more orange at the basketball game? Because that wouldn’t be strange.
by Will on Nov 15, 2008 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good question
I’d bet that if there’s apathy at games in Knoxville, that the apathy in the rest of the state would be staggering. There might be only half orange.
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A 40-year old freshman?
I didn’t realize Greg Oden was still in college.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopson's
got a really nice looking shot. Very steep trajectory. Smooth stroke.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Negedu
taller than Chism? They have him on the out of bounds guy.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who's faster?
It might make more sense to have Chism in position for defense if the press doesn’t work.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If anybody's worried...
USC is trailing and Stanford is driving.
It’s really early, though.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UT's on pace for about 120 points tonight.
0 0
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(—-)
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Steven Pearl?
Anybody remember Ryan Childress? Is he hurt still and I just don’t know about it?
by Will on Nov 15, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's still there, I think
No idea if he’s not feeling well or something, though.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia question to which I don't know the answer
What five languages does Negedu speak?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1. Nigerian
2. English
3. Um
4. Uh
5. Hmm
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going with
French and two other African languages. Swahili and . . . um, Ugandan?
Yikes. I know nothing about African languages.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The other three would all be Nigerian.
“Nigerian” isn’t a language; there are many Nigerian languages.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
English
French
Three local languages (Uruba, Ebo, etc.; there are over 400 in Nigeria)
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Why would there be three “local” languages? Or “local” just means in NIgeria?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yes
Between the two of you, have got almost everything covered. Those not covered:
Rap music.
The Complete History of the Three Stooges, and
. . . well, I’d guess that’s it.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another question
In what year does Gatorade finally . . .
woo for Maze-to-Tatum for an oop!
. . . introduce Eggnog flavor?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
60 in a half.
Wow. Can the football team borrow a few points?
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
8 of 16 from behind the arc
Hopson 2 of 3
Tatum 3 of 5
It’s one thing to temeper expectations after the 40-2 exhibition game. This is something else entirely.
by Will on Nov 15, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Remember this is still UT-Chatt
And 50% from beyond the arc is crazy.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Things to improve:
better FT percentage (currently about 72%)
better on defense (fewer than 37 would have been nice)
fewer fouls. not less aggressive, but maybe 2-3 fewer in the half would really let the second half open up
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just realized
We’re down to only one Smith.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Pearl will play the half-court game now?
Try to get some practice in?
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I don’t think so. I think if there’s any practice aspect to this game, it will be to practice the way he wants them to play, including the press/trapping game.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He also said that the team needs to be better at half-court if they want to get anywhere in the postseason.
That’s why I wasn’t sure. Perhaps within the final 10 minutes if the game is well in hand.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, but I don't think it's going to be an aggressive second half
I kind of expect Pearl to play out the string here.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Full-on press early
Maybe we need a new name for Forty Minutes of Hell.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Since I doubt anybody's actually reading the football thread, I'll mention updates here.
Such as Vandy with the early 7-0 lead on UK. FWIW.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
USC and Stanford tied at 17
But don’t be too excited about it; they’re going into the half and USC gets the ball to start the second half.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that anyone cares about the ACC, but.....
Boston College’s up 7-0.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two safeties and a FG
But close enough. ;)
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OOOHHHH
Steal and flying slam by Hopson! Woo!!!! Nice.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Smith getting in on the action, too
This Hopson kid ain’t bad – triggered the fast break.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woo!
These guys are having fun! Bouncing around bumping into each other. Smiling.
Look! It’s . . . fun!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
6 Vols in double figures:
T Smith 13
C Tatum 13
S Hopson 11
W Chism 11
B Maze 10
J Prince 10
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boy, have I missed basketball
Didn’t realize it until now. But the runs and momentum and fast breaks and traps and steals and fun.
Hopson is a fantastic addition. Dude’s going to be terrific.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is he a JUCO, or a youngster?
I paid no attention to the basketball offseason.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#5
He was rated as the #5 recruit coming out of Hopkinsville this year, so he is a freshman.
by Vol Navy on Nov 15, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#5 recruit from Hopkinsville, or #5 overall?
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
Overall. Just happens to be from Hopkinsville. I’d imagine he was No. 1 in Hopkinsville.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking
If he was the #5 in Hopkinsville, we need to set up a house there or something.
by Graysnail on Nov 15, 2008 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure, actually
I don’t really even know who it is. Tanner Wild, maybe. If that’s so, then he’s been on the team for awhile.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did I hear that right?
Tennessee’s back up point guard, who’s playing right now, is a walk on who was cut by Chattanooga, the team his team is beating by . . . math . . . 39 points?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hooper
Here’s your half-court work.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Figured they'd work on it.
That’ll pay dividends in conference play.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After this game
We will have one 33 home games in a row.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a good game for UT.
You know, for not playing VMI…
;-)
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And it took far fewer games to get a foul-out this year compared to last year.
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So much for the fouls-per-foulout watch…
by Hooper on Nov 15, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I would have been able to see this game
I can’t wait to watch this team play. Any comments generally?
by kidbourbon on Nov 15, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just what the score would suggest
They are very, very good. Very active. Good shooters, work well together.
Defense looks better and more aggressive this year. Hopson is fantastic. Tyler Smith is picking up right where he left off. Prince got out of the gate very fast and had an excellent first half.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Nov 15, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Sounds like good news all around. What spot is Tyler playing at?
by kidbourbon on Nov 15, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like the flatline in the middle
Nice chunk of D
by kidbourbon on Nov 15, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't get to watch...
…But sounded good.
Finally some good news in Big Orange Country.
Heh … LSU is getting creamed.
Dare I say … “Woo?”
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