Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Randy Moss A Raven?

Tennessee Volunteers v. Arkansas Razorbacks: open game thread

Tennessee Logo

February 13, 2008, 8:00 EST
TV: Raycom
Radio: Vol Network
XM Radio: 231
Phone Broadcast: TeamLine
Live Stats: UTSports.com

Arkansas Logo

21-2 (overall)
8-1 (SEC)
No. 4 (AP)
No. 4 (USA Today)

17-5 (overall)
6-2 (SEC)
NR (AP)
NR (USA Today)

Tennessee
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
PPG
RPG
APG
Jackson the Mule says . . .
F 1 Tyler Smith
6-7
215
So.
13.4
6.2
3.7
F 4 Wayne Chism
6-9
242
So.
8.7
6.0
1.0
G 5 Chris Lofton
6-2
200
Sr.
15.7
3.2
1.9
G 2 JaJuan Smith
6-2
195
Sr.
14.2
3.2
2.5
G 12 Ramar Smith
6-2
200
So.
8.1
2.3
3.4
Arkansas
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
PPG
RPG
APG
F 13 Sonny Weems
6-6
203
Sr.
14.9
4.8
2.8
F 15 Michael Washington
6-10
224
So.
5.7
4.8
0.6
GC 51 Steven Hill
7-0
245
Sr.
5.1
3.2
0.3
G 21 Patrick Beverley
6-1
180
So.
12.2
7.1
2.5
. . . Hoo-boy! Them fellas are big!
G 14 Stefan Welsh
6-2
185
So.
4.8
1.6
2.7

Chris Lofton All-Time Career Three Watch:

Player School Record Needed to break
J.J. Redick Duke
457
66
Keydren Clark St. Peter's
435
44
Curtis Staples Virginia
413
22
Keith Veney Lamar & Marshall
409
18
Doug Day Radford
401
10
Gerry McNamara Syracuse
400
9
Chris Lofton Tennessee
392
1
Michael Watson UMKC
391
0
  • needs nine three-pointers to move into 6th; not going to happen this game
  • is averaging 3.43 threes per game on the season
  • assuming there are 14 games left in the season (eight regular season and six post season), needs to average 4.71 threes per game

Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below.

Go Vols! Hulk smash Hogs!

 

Comment 59 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Not that I'm the expert,
but Steven Hill is listed as a Center, not a Guard.  (Though I'd be absolutely terrified to see the 7-footer who can effectively play guard.  Yowza.)

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 6:35 PM EST reply actions  

Hmm
Caught. Teach me to just grab the info without looking at it.

But who knows? Maybe he's really got moves and ball skills?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, let's hope not.
For the sake of our team, let's hope he can't play guard.

(Or center, for that matter.)  ;)

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Refs
No Ted Valentine!  Got a former Braves catcher though.

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

Vols attacking the inside
The early strategy seems to be to attack Arkansas's strength and try to take it away.  How Rove-ian.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

BruceBall!!
Hulk has the boys ready to play tonight!  Some pretty good inside play early on and some stought-D!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Definition
Not sure if you are serious or facicious...but here goes, if you're serious:

Tipped or just slightly redirected that alters the shot trajectory.  Not a full-blown "rejection".

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I was trying to be facetious
but shame on me for not making it clearer.  "Partial" block sounds to me much like "sorta" pregnant.  It might not be a block that completely reverses the direction of the ball, but it's still a block, right?

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure
I don't know how the scoring works.  One would think all or none though.  

It may also help if I learn to spell "facetious".

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

no matter on the spelling
the internet is way too fast of an environment to get hung up on it.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Issues
My computer is being abnormally slow this evening.  Sorry for late/intermitent posting.

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions  

The hogs have the knack
of delaying their jump until our defender is in the air.  That makes it a virtually guaranteed foul call.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

I like the inside play
it tends to draw fouls on the interior defenders.  It's worth doing so long as we have a lead.  It might provide dividends at the end if their big guys are in foul trouble.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions  

#51
I thought I've matured as an adult and become more accepting of others who are different than me.

But Lord, I just want to punch #51 right in the face!  He ranks just below JJ Reddick, Jimmy Clausen, Teddy Dupay, and Matt Walsh on my list.

Oh, AND GET A HAIRCUT, TOO!!!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions  

That haircut is the archetypical look
that makes Northerners think Southerners are unsophisticated.  It might not be fair, but that's the image they have in mind.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

He was hoping
our defender would jump.  Nice patience.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions  

keep the fouls coming
that could spell doom in the second half

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions  

New Strategy
Brian Williams just dove into the Arky bench to save a ball.  Perhaps it was 'strategery' to inflict pain on those not even playing?!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

Arkansas is flustered
which just makes it easier for UT to control the tempo.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions  

Yay
Welsh is a starter.  3 fouls, 2 to go.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

Vols gonna score
more this half than the whole LSU game.  Much better.

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions  

I'll save all my good stuff
for when you get back. :)  But hurry!

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

WHAT?!
Who leaves the Vols for their spouse?!?!

:)

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow...
UT's FTs are 13-15 with just 1:00 left in the 1st.  Impressive!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

Good stuff
Great game at the half, UT leads 43-38.

I can't do the fancy-schmancy table-o-stats like Joel can, so we'll just operate at a loss this evening.

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

MONEY!
Juan drains a 3, and T. Smith gets the OOBTO, bucket, and the foul!

-FT made!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

I'll try
Arkansas Tennessee
38 Points 46
12/28 - 43% Field Goals 14/30 - 47%
3/10 - 30% 3-Point FGs 4/10 - 40%
11/20 - 55% Free Throws 14/17 - 82%
20 (8/12) Rebounds (Off-Def) 15 (4/11)
14 1st Half Fouls 13
0 2nd Half Fouls 0
14 Total Fouls 13
2 Steals 4
1 Blocks 1
10 Assists 8
11 Turnovers 8
10 / 11 Assist/Turnover 8 / 8
15 Bench Points 5
5 Second Chance Points 7
5 Points Off Turnovers 12
Points In the Paint
Fastbreak Points

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

SRSLY?
Did the announcer really just say that Arky needed "a few 12-point plays"?!!

Isn't that what UK needed last night vs. Vandy?!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

12 point play might come in handy
Maybe let a team use it 3 times a season. I'm listening to the stream from utsports.com. No love for the Vols up here.

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Ok, back
(And yes, it was worth leaving the Vols for the wife.  One has far greater potential to harm me.)

But as good as they've done, maybe I should stay gone.

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

BLOCK!
Chism just said "NO, SIR!!"

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

Howdy, folks
Back from practice.

Somebody give me a nutshell.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

Nutshell
Both teams playing well.

Refs are calling a tight, yet fair game, with both teams racking up the fouls.

Lofton is struggling, Jujuan picking up the slack.

Our Bigs (Chism, Crews, Williams) are playing a
HUGE role down in the paint on both sides of the ball.

All in all, a VASTLY different team that what we saw Saturday.

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

wvvol
Good job w/ the stats. I'm retiring.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

Has Lofton . . .
 . . . really only tried two 3s and missed them both?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

You know
I think it's time that JuJuan gets some serious consideration for MVP. I think he's the most consistently valuable guy we have.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

Bring out the Air Force
JuJuan just nailed his 6th 3-ball of the game!  Oh yeah...he's only shot 6 times from behind the arc!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

24/31
77% from the Free Throw line.  Lot better than 4/15.

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 9:57 PM EST reply actions  

Yep
That's the type of effort that'll win championships!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Crap
I coulda been watching the game on espn360. Oh well, I'd have probably jinxed them.

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

Who's that?
Never, ever seen that guy. Oh, Muholland. Hi, nice to meet you.

Apparently a crowd favorite.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

And who's that?
Never seen him before, either. Well, nice to meet you, too.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 13, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

Excellent!
Another home victory!  93-71 in an all around great showing!  Congrats, men!

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions  

Exactly
great way to rebound from the LSU game. I love this team!

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice game
It's nice to have a break and an easy second half after the LSU game (guys) and the Rutgers game (gals).

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

Jackson
By the way, have I said anything about how much I look forward to Jackson the mule's pre-game quote?!

A new RTT mascot in the making?

by Aerobab on Feb 13, 2008 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

I hope so
That mule knows what he's talking about.  Does he play Defensive End, by any chance?  Does he have any eligibility left?

by David Hooper on Feb 13, 2008 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Speakin of Mules*
LSU beat the Gators in Gainesville pretty handily.  

* I don't know

by wvvol on Feb 13, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about the Tennessee Volunteers.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Checkerboard_enzone_small
My Signing Day Experience

Recent FanPosts

Associated_20press_clayliston_1965_l_small
Wherein Kentucky Basketball Fans Expand Their Vocabulary
Vollyroger_small
Tennessee vs. Northern Illinois baseball series
20050073_detail_small
2010 LSU Game: Is Dooley Secretly A Genius?
20050073_detail_small
Evidence that 2012 should be The Year of the Vol
Checkerboard_enzone_small
State Of The Class: A List Of Tennessee's 2012 Recruits - UPDATED
A_cullen_the_bug_small
Where Do We Go From Here with Stokes?
A_cullen_the_bug_small
Joe Paterno Near Death?
Picture_081_small
Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da
Small
Shanks , Kirven, Brown. Ut Outlook

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

SHOP THE ROCKY TOP TALK STORE

Gameday Depot University Apparel

Animated Drive Charts

RTT Classics

RTT Classics 2008 Animated BlogPoll2007 Animated BlogPollLOL! Your logo is so scary! Welcome to Rocky Top Talk Tradition! Fiddlin' on the Roof2008 Animated BlogPoll The Season of Which We Do Not Speak Pearlfection Case Study: 2QB Systems and the 2005 Tennessee Volunteers The 2007 College Football Blogger Awards The 2006 College Football Blogger Awards The 20 coolest college football logos The 10 worst college football logos The 29 most boring college football logos 2006 Animated BCS Race 2005 Animated Race to the Rose Bowl

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recent FanShots

Oh, look. Kentucky fans got their feelwins hurt.
Softball - #9 Tennessee defeats #1 Arizona State 3-0 in Tempe
#9 Lady Vols softball opens the season in the Kajikawa Classic
Peyton Manning's face is everywhere!!
Potential Alzheimer's treatment with results.
Volunteer baseball TV schedule announced
Feelslike98 Film Room
Your 2012 University of Tennessee Volunteers Recruiting Class
USA Today Pre-season Coach's baseball poll
Cordarrelle Patterson Signs With Tennessee

+ New FanShot All FanShots >

YouTube


Editor-in-Chief

Gameday_depot_hat_guy_190x190__no_drop_shadow__small Joel Hollingsworth

Senior Editor

Gromit_small David Hooper

Associated_20press_clayliston_1965_l_small kidbourbon

Tennessee_logo_small Will Shelton

Tumblr_lx1hpdd3yx1r2a42bo1_250_small Chris Pendley

Mutantenemy_small Incipient_Senescence

Ut_small Brad Shepard

Author

Avatar2_small rustytanton

Vols_dooley_hair_small Getoffmyvols

Pygmy_marmoset_small marmotman

Picture_081_small Joseph Stanley

Jackson_the_mule_avatar_small Jackson the Mule

Img_0171_small RockyTopinKY

6156218740_03c5ca84f5_m_small VolnVA

Top_small _trey_

Small Chien Rouge