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NO. 2 TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS V. NO. 1 MEMPHIS TIGERS: OPEN GAME THREAD

Gameday_depot_hat_guy_190x190__no_drop_shadow__tiny by Joel Hollingsworth on in Tennessee Volunteer Basketball

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February 23, 2008, 9:00 EST
TV: ESPN
Radio: Vol Network
XM Radio: 201
Phone Broadcast: TeamLine
Live Stats: Go Tigers Go
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24-2 (overall)
11-1 (SEC)
No. 2 (AP)
No. 2 (USA Today)

26-0 (overall)
12-0 (CUSA)
No. 1 (AP)
No. 1 (USA Today)
Jackson the Mule says . . .
 Tennessee
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
PPG
RPG
APG
Jackson the Mule
F
1 Tyler Smith
6-7
215
So.
13.4
6.5
3.7
F
4 Wayne Chism
6-9
242
So.
9.2
6.0
1.2
G
5 Chris Lofton
6-2
200
Sr.
15.4
3.3
2.0
G
2 JaJuan Smith
6-2
195
Sr.
14.3
3.2
2.5
G
12 Ramar Smith
6-2
200
So.
8.3
2.4
3.2
Memphis
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
PPG
RPG
APG
F
2 Robert Dozier
6-9
215
Jr.
10.1
7.2
1.2
F
3 Joey Dorsey
6-9
265
Sr.
7.4
10.5
0.6
G
14 Chris Douglas-Roberts
6-7
200
Jr.
17.9
4.5
1.5
G
5 Antonio Anderson
6-6
210
Jr.
7.8
3.5
3.5
. . . Joel is an idiot. Vols by 3.
G
23 Derrick Rose
6-3
205
Fr.
13.7
4.3
4.3

Chris Lofton All-Time Career Three Watch:

Player School
Record
Needed to break
J.J. Redick Duke
457
56
Keydren Clark St. Peter's
435
34
Curtis Staples Virginia
413
12
Keith Veney Lamar & Marshall
409
8
Chris Lofton Tennessee
402
1
Doug Day Radford
401
0
Gerry McNamara Syracuse
400
-1
Michael Watson UMKC
391
-10
  • Lofton moved into fifth place Wednesday night against Auburn
  • needs eight three-pointers to move into 4th; unlikely this game, but he has hit eight threes in one game and seven in another this year, so it's not out of the question
  • is averaging 3.42 threes per game on the season
  • assuming there are 11 games left in the season (five regular season and six post season), needs to average 5.09 threes per game
  • has hit five or more treys in seven games this season (including an 8-20 performance against North Carolina A&T)

One more time: I care more about this record than Chris Lofton does.

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

Go Vols! Hulk smash Second Tiger!

Update [2008-2-23 19:42:28 by Joel]: Enthusiastic chest bump to Ghost of Neyland for finding the link to the Tyler Smith feature they've been playing on ESPN today. Take a minute and watch if you haven't seen it.

By the way, Third Saturday in Blogtober intends to post their in-game live blog a couple of hours after the game instead of during, so head over there late tonight or early tomorrow for their immediate reactions.

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Now you done it.
Jackson the Mule is ticked.  That's the strongest language yet from our dear friend.

Give him some Pirahnas immediately!

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 6:24 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah
I don't think he appreciated the body paint. I used oil-based. Was that wrong?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Go Vols!
Uphold the honor of the SEC!
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan.

by Glenn Logan on Feb 23, 2008 7:09 PM EST reply actions  

Hey, Tru
We're hoping. I think Memphis looks over confident, so we've got a shot. All of this "perfect" talk, wow.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Tru!
Thanks for the kind encouragement and SEC clansmanship!  The world needs more fans like you.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Hulk sheds a tear
I shed a tear!

Can't help it.

On my way to a big kick-the-crap-out-of-Memphis party.  OK, so it's me and my buddy and some beers and the wives in the other room, but it's big to us!

But I won't be around the computer, so I won't be able to join the brain trust--if you're not fried after Joel's link dump.  But here's to Bert losing his voice yelling "Money!" and Vitale just losing his voice.

81-73 Vols.

Go Vols!

by gramsey712 on Feb 23, 2008 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like Vitale
is well on his way. He's already been seen yucking it up in an Elvis costume in a crowd of Memphis fans.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

brb
Gotta head out for a minute, and I'll probably be a touch late for the start of the game.  Not too bad, though.  After all, ya gotta have a "footballer" around, right?

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks Joel and Go Vols
Real quick thanks and congratulations to you Joel for the MSM MSNBC exposure...you come off as well on audio as you do on the bloggin'.

GO VOLS tonight!!!!

by guilded on Feb 23, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks
Appreciate the words.

Go Vols! Hulk smash Tigers!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Blue, blue, blue
So what's the deal with Tennessee fans being isolated throughout the arena? Does that just happen randomly? Is there a rule?

The place certainly looks very blue.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 8:59 PM EST reply actions  

Jackson
Jackson, Joel is not an "idiot"...he's just "misguided at times".  I'm sure he thinks you're an idiot too, for the "trampoline incident".

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Nope
Jackson is most definitely not an idiot. I think he's a genuis. Very suspicious.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Survivor's still making a killing off that song
They owe their entire careers to Sly Stallone.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

The teams have been mixing it up already?
First team to settle down gets the advantage.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:05 PM EST reply actions  

And we're on
Go Vols!

Tyler Smith draws an immediate foul.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions  

Yes!
O-bound off the missed FT, scramble, scramble, three. I like that.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

Good Luck Guys!
looks good so far!
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

S'go VOLS!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

Hey, PB
You guys had a good day today, huh?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

WOOO!!
Rebounding, WHAT?!

UT killing the O-boards already...4-0, Vols and Coach Calimari takes a time out 35 seconds in!

WOOO!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

Ohhhh! Ohhhh!!
Raining threes baby!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

Its raining 3's
WOW!

Game on baby!

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

Whew
What a pace. This is awesome.

By the way, though this is decidedly not the time nor place, who says regular season games can't be unbelievably exciting in sport with a playoff?

PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions  

With ya
Hadn't thought of it.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

C'mon Lofton
He's gotta want the ball
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

this is going to be a
physical game
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Uncharacteristic
Turnovers are costing the Vols dearly.  Sloppy.

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

3's everywhere
come on guys!
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

I'll be back Joel
my 2nd half is starting. back soon.
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Vols playin NBA defense
None of those 3's have been contested

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Too worried
about the dribble drive? I think it's the right strategy. If they start coming out, Memphis will start driving. They're better at that.

They'll start missing the outside shots eventually.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Whew
Deep breath, everyone.

Wow.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Grief. Lotsa 3's.
I like the strategy - keep them on the perimeter.  I hope the Vols stick with that and don't allow penetration.  The problem so far is ball control on offense - too many turnovers.  But it's still early and still a close game.  Nothing to worry about yet.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

ditto
You and I just said the same thing.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Whew!
Cigarette, anyone?!

(Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking!)

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Good foul by Smith
Make Dorsey earn 'em
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

yeah
We've only had two guys foul out this year, too, so we can afford it.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Brian Williams
playin like a man possessed!

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

Nice
Vols doing a great job fighting for offensive boards.

By the way, this intensity/pace is unsustainable for both teams.

PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed.
We'll see who preserved their energy over the week.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I heard Digger say Memphis would wear the Vols
out running. I don't guess he's seen many Vol games the past 4 years.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

We need a designated Layup-shooter for Ramar
He's gettin to the bucket, but they won't go down.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

UM Biggies
They're doing great work on the inside.  (sigh)

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

NICE
Vols doing a great job on transition offense.

Memphis needs to miss a three already.

PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Let's have a look at the benches
Maybe the fouls aren't such a bad thing. We'll see.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Memphis 8-15 from downtown
I like Pearl's idea - make 'em hit it from outside.

If they do, fine. They earn it. But they're not likely to shoot like this all game.

Important to clear boards on misses. Let's GO!

PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed
The only danger is that the ball can bounce almost anywhere after a 3.  It's a lot harder to block out.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Bruce's Jacket
Captain Carotene may be wearing a blue jacket now, but he's a heavy secretor, that thing'll be orange by the end of the night.

Go Vols!

JHC @ BHGP

by jebushchrist on Feb 23, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

They have only 2 turnovers
So far. That's the worst sign so far, I think.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Bonus
They're shooting FTs from here on out.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Grrrr
Gotta get those long rebounds
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

Nice
Great interior pass
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

31-26
Next whistle will stop for timeout. Let's get a hoop
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

Foul calling appears inconsistent
Neither team seems to know what the line is.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Somehow, competetive fishing
just doesn't seem all that exciting right now.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

Thank you
They're riding Lofton's jock too hard. Finally, a whistle.
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

I think I like Chism
taking those threes right now. First, he made one. The second was close. But mostly, it clears out the lane a bit.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

"Best Start"?
At what point is it no longer a "start"? I mean, the teams have played 25+ games a piece!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

One point game
Quietly making it a game.

Back to three.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Tyler Smith looks focused
Just seems like he's ready to put the team on his shoulders

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Awesome
35-34 Vols and Memphis finally missing threes
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

JP looks clueless
Does he know where the clock is?

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

35-34 Memphis
HA - Bruce noting that Lofton getting mugged. I agree.

I loooove Bruce Pearl. Y'all are lucky.

PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

6-1 odds that
a still photo of that ends up on EDSBS, just to spite the readers there.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Drape?!
Did CBP just "drape" himself over the lovely and talented Erin Andrews?!?!

(Rewind the DVR)

Yes, yes he did.

HANDS OFF MY WOMAN, PAL!!!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 9:55 PM EST reply actions  

Memphis can be lured into fouls.
There are schemes that could either force a run-in or force the defender to break off.  Memphis is trying to play a little too tightly.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 9:57 PM EST reply actions  

my bad
that was supposed to be "Put the bench in."

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Halftime stats
Tennessee Logo
Arkansas Logo
34
Points
 35
12-34 (35%)
Field Goals
 11-28 (39%)
4-12 (33%)
3-Point FGs
 8-20 (40%)
6-8 (75%)
Free Throws
 5-8 (63%)
25 (11-14)
Rebounds (Off-Def)
 18 (6-12)
3
Steals
 6
0
Blocks
 3
6
Assists
 8
8
Turnovers
 7
.75
Assist/Turnover
 1.14
3
Points Off Turnovers
 10

So?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

Besides the 3's
Both teams are above average on FT's.

Both are down on FG's.

A few steals are more the effect of bad passing than good defense.

No chance for UT to block - too many perimeter shots.

Too much nervous energy.  Bench depth may be very important in the second half.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Odd
Assist to turnover ratio is not only upside down for us, but they're looking better.

Fortunately, rebounding is backwards, too.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Thoughts
I'm surprised to see that the TO margin was about equal, but disappointed that UM fanagled 6 (SIX?!) steals.  

I also thought that UT held the pace back as far as getting shots off.  Maybe that was part of our scheme tonight.  Keep posession -- but then again that's led to 6 steals and other TOs off of sloppy ball handling.

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Just a question I thought of.
Can you think of a regular season college game with this much hype and attention in the last several years?  Usually it's the tourney that gets this kind of treatment.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

Prediction: Lofton will get angry . . .
. . . for the first time in his career. Earlier this season, when Lofton was similarly being held by the opponent, Pearl said post-game that Lofton was too nice and that he would have popped somebody if he'd been held like that the whole game.

With what's happened, I imagine Pearl is letting Lofton have it and will prod him to get more aggressive on resisting the holds.

Or . . . he could continue to be held the entire game.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

Man, . . .
. . . even the halftime was fast.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

WOW
Great game so far. Lofton needs to do something to get open, even if it does take poppin somebody, he needs better looks. Defense is perfect i think, the threes cant go down all night.
Dustin

by volfan5216 on Feb 23, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

NICE
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

WOOO
The bank is open!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions  

Gah!
How did that not go in. Vols looking awesome.
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

Nice penetration
Ramar's getting it done. Just needs to finish.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

Hope not
Tennessee hot, Memphis flat...only to have UM catch fire and UT play catch up for the rest of the half?

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I meant style more than effect.
I hope the points trend isn't the same either.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Not good
Not good at all. But Think he's all right.

It's those shoes, I'm telling you.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Lofton is . . .
. . . 0 for 2. He probably ought to at least try some of those covered threes.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

DAMN!
NICE
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Pearl was awfully close
to being on the court near the ball handler.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Prince!!!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOO!!!!! ROCKY TOP!!!!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOO!
There's the easy points!  Howell to Prince for the flush!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

Pearl's right
This game is technically a free game for both teams.  Right now, even with a loss, both teams are looking at a #1 seed.  The real value here is that they both get a chance at tournament energy and intensity without the risk of getting beat out of the tourney.  Both coaches get a chance to see how their teams respond to the nervous energy and the hype.  This should make both teams very dangerous in the middle rounds of the tourney.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

Defense!
It's picking up. TOs, forced travels. Woo.

It's those freakin' shoes. I'm telling you.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

Sorry
2 thoughts. One post.

Second thought re Jordan Howell limping off to the bench.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

No free throws yet this half.
Are we saving our fouls for the end?  I hope so.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions  

Bangin' inside
I love it. Don't back down!

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

Chisolm!!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

Four on Pajamas?
Yikes. What's a blogger without pajamas?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

Stats . . .
. . . have him at 3. It may be behind, though. Was that last one on J.P.?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, good.
Williams has a few to give.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Both teams are showing that their weaknesses
can be their strengths.  They are going to be s-c-a-r-y come tourney time.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

Dorsey's soft
Bitches more than [insert name].

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

One team is having fun.
The other team is not.  Guess which?

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

Lengthy?
2nd half dragging on?  Wierd?

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

This "Misery" commercial does not
encourage me to buy the product.  Rather, it encourages me to go screaming to my happy place.

...what was the product?

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

Ha
Agree
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Perfection?
I haven't seen the "Perfection" intro lately.  Is ESPN getting scared?

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions  

LOFTEN
is MONEY!!!!!!
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

ARgh
Frustrating sequence.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions  

Puke
Are we watching a basketball game or an awards show?  I really don't care WHO is in attendance, even if it is Peyton, Eli, Penny, or Priscilla.

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

I don't understand the foul calling.
It seems like a lot of hard fouls are being skipped, and a lot of soft fouls are being called.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

Yep
Consistently inconsistent.

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions  

He's tired
Five minutes left. We got more guys.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

Argh.
Lofton not on tonight.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions  

Break
Man, what a great game. They're closing the gap, though.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions  

This is all we could have asked for
3:52 with a 1 point lead. Finish it, Men!

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

its
gonna be close
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

Coach Cal
looks like Nathan Lane.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

loften
DANG
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions  

Physical Toll
Both teams are picking up key injuries.  CD-R just got "Ginned".

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

We've gone cold
Until just then. Down by one.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

DAh!
Gave up 2 offensive rebounds! ARgh!
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions  

WOW!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions  

Wooooo!
Make the FTs!!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions  

that has to be the game
hang on there guys
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOOO
Tyler Smith, fantastic shot.

Forced a bad shot, got the rebound on the other end. Foul. Woo!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

jp
what a prince
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

Even if UT wins,
Memphis might keep the #1 ranking, given just how close this game is.

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions  

FT's
Think free throws don't matter?  Think again!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions  

not sure why
Cal didn't take a TO there.
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions  

run clock run
hang in there boys
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions  

Come on, JP
Make Cal regret calling you PJ.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions  

Love it
Shooter's role. One more, baby
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions  

Whoa!
close on the first one there.
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions  

Swish
64-61. S'go Vols!
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

Great foul
I love that move whether it works out for us or not.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

LOVE THAT MOVE
Bruce Pearl is my favorite coach in America. Outside our own, of course. Love the foul.
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

And they foul Lofton
Up 2, 2.9 left, Lofton at the line.

We're almost there.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:11 PM EST reply actions  

LOFTON!
Mr. Nobody, Mr. Off Game, Mr. Irrelevant = GAME HERO!!

Rebound, foul, CL to the line for a pair of free tosses to seal the win!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions  

Yes.
We're done. Great job.

Celebration thread in two minutes.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 23, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

VOLS WIN !!!!!!
VOLS # 1 GO VOLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOFTEN MONEY!!!!
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

GREAT GAME GUYS!!!
Congrats welcome to #1!!
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for enjoying this with us, and best of luck to your team, too!

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Congrats, y'all
Awesome, awesome win.
PB @ BON

by HornsFan @ Rocky Top Talk on Feb 23, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

I SAY
ITS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL !!!!
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Feb 23, 2008 11:16 PM EST reply actions  

I love this team
I can't say it enough. If I had 13 kidneys, I'd give each of those guys one. Of course, I'd need one for myself.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 11:16 PM EST reply actions  

Perfection!
Perfection, my backside!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by Aerobab on Feb 23, 2008 11:18 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta love Pearl
totally into it just a big kid at heart!!
Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 23, 2008 11:18 PM EST reply actions  

You can't have him!
He's ours!  Ours!

Our...

...Preciousssss...

by David Hooper on Feb 23, 2008 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

50 rebounds
so much for the "Mempis" bangers inside.

by wvvol on Feb 23, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions  

Well done ...
Volunteers.  Outstanding!  Enjoy it, you earned it.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan.

by Glenn Logan on Feb 23, 2008 11:33 PM EST reply actions  

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