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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS V. LOUISVILLE CARDINALS: OPEN GAME THREAD

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March 27, 2008, 9:57 EST
TV: CBS
Radio: Vol Network
XM Radio: TBA
Phone Broadcast: TeamLine
Live Stats: cstv.com

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LOUISVILLE
Jackson the Mule says . . .
MPG
PPG
FG%
3FG%
FT%
  T. Williams
36
11.2
40.6%
34.3%
55.8%
Louisville Logo J. Smith
28.9
10.4
44.3%
37.4%
77.6%
E. Clark
28.7
10.8
46.4%
22.2%
65.2%
E. Sosa
22.1
7.6
37.8%
36.9%
65.6%
A. McGee
19.9
6.4
39.5%
40.2%
71.4%
D. Caracter
17.6
8.6
55.3%
100.0%
64.4%
D. Padgett
23.1
11.6
67.8%
0.0%
65.2%
J. Palacios
18
6.4
43.5%
30.4%
70.5%
TENNESSEE
MPG
PPG
FG%
3FG%
FT%
C. Lofton
29.6
15.7
41.0%
39.1%
83.2%
T. Smith
28
13.6
54.4%
38.9%
70.1%
J. Smith
27.3
14.6
46.5%
38.8%
75.5%
W. Chism
22.7
9.8
46.3%
31.8%
54.2%
R. Smith
21.2
7.4
44.3%
25.0%
61.8%
  J. Howell
18.2
4.4
32.6%
31.9%
66.7%
. . . Watch out. That bird's got teeth!
J. Prince
18
8.2
49.1%
16.7%
55.8%
  D. Crews
14.8
5.6
52.1%
0.0%
65.4%

Oy, what a week to be sick. Many thanks to hooper for the Talking Points earlier today and also for sending the KenPom Wizbang Pythag Score Predicting Machine, which, by the way, estimates that tonight's score will be . . . 72-70, Cards. Well, you know what they say: don't shoot spare the messenger, spoil the child (or something like that), so blame hooper if we lose by two tonight.

Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below. Oh, and use this for the North Carolina/Washington State game, too. Scouting report!

Go Vols! Hulk smash Toothy Bird!

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Never been more nervous...
...for a basketball game in my life.

by The Power T on Mar 27, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Nerves
Me too, almost feels like the '98 Fiesta Bowl ... I threw up at halftime -- and not due to drinking (except for the half-bottle of Mylanta I consumed)

I'd really rather not do that again.

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I'll kick things off...
It seems to me that Carolina looks rusty, or something -- really not shooting very well.

They look beatable (at least at present they do)

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Washington State looks like they have three Hansbrough's on the floor.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wazzou's D
Wazzou's D reminds me of us when we are on.  They are tough.  Hansbrough has been a non-issue thus far
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Refs
Anyone know who the officials for our game will be?  Please not Valentine...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch
Tough way to end the half...  Unless the Cougars can get some shots to fall early in the second half, they are really gonna be behind the 8-Ball.
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

So . . .
So, you really have zero affection for your alma mater?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
As I tell everyone, I went to college at Tennessee ... I went to "Trade School" at UNC.  That always ticks the Tarheels off.

I would probably like them a little more but for their fans.  I think the university is a great place  -- I got a wonderful education.  I just don't like their fans.

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good enough
Is the "whine and cheese" description apt?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty much...
I live 5 miles from NC State, 15 miles from Dook, and UNC is another 9 past that.  The Dook fans are annoying, arrogant, and elitist ... but they will freely admit that they are that way, so I can live with it.  UNC fans are so elitist that they refuse to acknowledge they are that way...

I admit it, I pulled for several teams in the Dean Dome while I was a student there.

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooh
Rebel! Plant! Spy!

I love it.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

BTW...
You feeling any better?
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

For brief periods
Felt like a new man this morning, thanks. Relapse this evening. I'm almost positive it's "just a cold," but it's wicked and persistent. Not going to miss this, though, even if my wife has to explain it to me as it happens.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best of luck from a friend
Represent the SEC tonight, boys. You've got at least one Tiger in your corner.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Howdy
Hey, Visitor from Auburn. Thanks for stopping by. Pearl's all about representing the SEC well. Hopefully, we can do that tonight.

Hope you can stick around for the game and help us maintain our cool.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks...
We appreciate the support.  Feel free to join the rambling discussion.
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks, and welcome back.
You Auburn guys are alright, no matter what those Alabama guys say about you.  ;)

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bama fans
Any thing they say about us is probably untrue, unless it has something to do with our engineers being better and our women being hotter.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

MM on Demand
Hey, all. This is my first time since last year using the MMOD thing. With them having cut away from the North Carolina game, and me fearing they'll do the same for the Vols game, I have it running now. Problem is, the picture is just jumping from frame to frame.

Oh, and now that I'm typing that . . . it's fixed. Is this an intermittent problem anyone else has been having?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a problem on their end.
It's the big problem with mass internet streaming feeds.  The whole concept is a retrofit onto a data-pushing system.  Cable was built specifically for streaming, while internet was not.  It's a work in progress.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

What ticks me off...
I don't have the MMOD, but our CBS affiliate has something like 6 different cable channels they are using to show all the games at all times.  Despite that, with CBS' infernal belief that viewers aren't smart enough to figure out which game they actually want to watch, often they will cut away to the game they think is most important and all 6 channels will be simultaneously showing the same thing...

Ugh...

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha
That's funny. A sitcom scene.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm thankful for MMOD
I watched most of the first 2 games on it.  I keep it running on my laptop and watch the TV.  MMOD is about 20 seconds behind so you won't miss anything if you have to switch over.  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and Joel,
if the Cards do win by 2, I'm blaming Microsoft.  I made that KenPom predictor with Excel and since everything else seems to be global warming, Bush's fault, or Bill Gates's fault, I'll go with the software option.  ;)

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Well....
It's well known that Cardinal Flatulence is a major contributor to global warming...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good thing our dog is not bigger
My kids thought I was kidding when I told them the dinosaurs farted themselves to death.

I mean, if you could smell my dog some evenings, you'd wonder why they disbelieved.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yawn.
Dick Enberg is making me sleepy.

Or maybe it's the Vicks. and the Nyquil and Unisom. It's okay to take those along w/ a fifth of Beam, right?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Only if you keep live-posting.
This thread might get more interesting than the game at that rate...

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lundquist
Verne makes me feel like football.

Oh. My. Goodness!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

NO!!!!
You can't take it with Beam, it'll kill you...

If, however you were to choose Jack Daniels (Made in Tennessee, as opposed to just down the road from Louisville), then you can drink all you want, and you're in like Flynn...

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh-oh
That's a good point.

And by the way, would you believe that Washington County's Register of Deeds is named Jack Daniels?'

True.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man
That's a campaign manager's dream
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Onions!
What's with the onions! I think I heard him say that last year.

What's it mean?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean . . .
. . . the dude (I don't even know his name) has two speeds -- NASCAR and sleep -- and two volumes -- um, NASCAR and sleep. And mom, if you're reading, yes, I realize that at your house NASCAR and sleep are the same volume.

Hi, Dad!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
Looks like he's having a fit...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

hokey pokey?
Yeah, I didn't understand what he was doing until after reading the post. That video and that site was mentioned on ESPN radio today, apparently.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who's got orange?
I'm wearing an orange t-shirt with growling Smokey and . . . orange plaid pajama bottoms. Gray UT football sweatshirt over the top sort of diminishes the orangeness, but can anyone beat that?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Orange...
To get in my pre-game mindset, I'm completely naked in a darkened room, eating raw red meat off of a cow I slaughtered, and drinking whiskey straight out of the bottle which I bit the neck off of...

Oh, sorry, that was last night, I got my favorite "lucky" gray Tennessee T-shirt with gigantic orange letters.

"We should have gotten him the live chicken" -- Willie Mays Hayes to Jake Taylor (Major League)

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Axl, is that you?
Wasn't that the cover of the last Guns and Roses album?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Verne's so cool
"Can I politely disagree with you?"

Aw, Verne.

What would Bill Walton have said?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously
What's that announcer saying? I swear, it's "ONIONS!" What is it?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't tell...
But WVU just left that guy completely open for XU... swish
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

All right then
I'm using other vegetables for my exclamations.

SPROUTS!

CORN!

CARROTS!!11!!1

EDAMAME!!!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

There was a game when D-Wade played at Marquette
I don't remember the scenario at all, but he hit a big shot in the tourney, and I think the New Orleans Hornets had like the top NBA draft pick. The guy (not the "onions" guy) said something like "New Orleans, get ready for D-Wade!" The onions guy paused for a second, and then yelled "JAMBALAYA!!!"

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL
That's hilarious. Sounds like you could hear him flipping through his recipe box.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green Grocer's Gone Wild...
Don't forget Arugula, or my personal favorite:

DAIKON RADISH !!!

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda bittersweet WV/XU game for me
I got Xavier in the Elite Eight, but lived in Charleston, WV for four years. Really, I've been pulling for WV because my bracket's pretty much shot, so that kinda sucks.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm with you
I like WV, especially that Alexander guy and that bench player with the really deep eye sockets.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
I don't really like Huggins, but after the way Rich Rod shafted WVU, I know a win would mean a lot to them...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

They did great coming back from 18 down
but "Emo" Joe Alexander let his team down with his disappearance in the first half.  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

All right ... time for Pregame..
Oh, nevermind, that's football.  I thought the stadium was looking different...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Refs
Thank goodness -- no Ted Valentine
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Bell Pepper
Nice start
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

And there it is
First on Wheezy. 40 seconds in.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, no
Two on Wheezy. 18:15. Just what we didn't want with Padgett out there.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm...
I'm sure it would be a record or something to get an intentional foul on the opening jump...

Considering Chism already has 2 fouls, maybe he ought to see if he can set that record.

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

CABBAGE!
Break the press, avoid the foul, hit the bucket, get the foul. Woo. I mean, CABBAGE.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

OK,
Don't breathe on Padgett.  The refs are protecting him.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Great
3 fouls in the first 3 minutes
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Laptop Issues
I'm around...having laptop issues.  Hope to resolve soon.  Vols are looking good though!

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we'll need a lot of turnovers
unless we get a lot more efficient on offense.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of Control
Both teams look out of control..
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Not a good sign
Lofton missing badly on his first three.

Like the breaking of the press so far, though.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
It doesn't seem like the Cards are ahead by four.

Yet they are. That's a bit frightening.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

They're shooting better so far.
It's early, but it's going to be a problem if it doesn't change.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we're in good shape
Chism's foul trouble notwithstanding.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woo
Nice steal to draw the foul...

Hulk says "Woo"
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice
You been saving that?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I'll tell you another thing brother!
... sigh ... can't give up 3s like that
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Candy corn?
The little player icons for Tennessee on the fancy live stats page look like candy corn.

I hate candy corn, but it is orange and white, so . . .

I'm at one of life's major dilemmas.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Luck Guys!
I won't be able to stay on to watch the game but I hope you pull it out.

Git em'

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Mar 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Ramar is forcing it
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Argh.
Defense, yay. Offense, nay.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you repost this from January?
He's been completely out of control for 2 months.  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineup
Ramar, Childress, Williams, Prince, Lofton.

That's weird. Let's hope that it explains it.

But yeah, Ramar is just throwing stuff up there. The wrong guys are getting good shots.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

double that
Terrible officiating already.

Tough to beat another good team.  Impossible to beat a good team AND officiating.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch
We have got to settle down on offense
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Point guard
Ramar's not working. Pajamas is not working.

Where's Jordan? We don't need him to hit shots. Just protect the ball.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Disaster
UT is discombobulated on offense and UL's tremendous defense isn't helping a bit.  Makings for a looooong game.

What's Childress doing in already?

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody measure UT's hoop diameter
They can't be that bad at shooting, can they?

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

No calls
Under offensive board
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Put all 5 of them on the bench, Hulk
Do something crazy!  Throw a chair or rip off your tie!

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

My wife asked me five minutes ago
if this was the worst game I'd seen this season.

Five minutes ago, it wasn't.

Now. Uh, yeah. They are absolutely killing us.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

The other side of the coin
Another reason to remember the Alamodome.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

If it makes you feel any better...
Louisville 8-13 FG
Tennessee 3-16 FG

Both of those have to regress to the mean. It's still early, just keep grinding.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Even if they end up losing, my biggest hope is
that they play a great game.  I don't want them to end on a disjointed effort.  They're going to really have to work to make things work out.  Win or lose, I just want a high note for them to end on.

But you're right; there's a lot of game left and it's not impossible yet.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couple nice behind the back passes there
Keep choppin', Men!  Just tighten up that defense a little willya?

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful Pass
Now we seem to be getting in sync. Jackson's getting happy...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Dancin Jackson
Let's go Vols
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol
Excellent. Hope he has a reason to dance when it's all over.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta keep it up
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Chism Makes a Huge Difference
Different Team
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Tyler !!!
Don't shoot for the other team!
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

He's preparing
that'll be our basket in the 2nd half.  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Benadryl
Ramar needs a shot of benadryl at half-time.  He's like a tasmanian devil out there.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Need to be careful
Arrrgh
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I know it was you, Ramar.
You broke my heart.  You broke my heart.  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Tackles OK?
That's the 2nd time tonight I've watched a UT ballhandler get plowed by a flying UL defender with no foul called.

Pathetic.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Deep breath
Man, this half has gone fast. We can do this, but we need to stop with the silly TOs and keep doing everything else. Oh, and hitting some threes would be good, too.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

This game's officiating
seems pretty one-sided, in my humble (slightly unbiased) opinion...

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

No kidding
Getting hammered all over floor
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that Steven Pearl?
Steven Pearl? We're using it all tonight, boys.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally!
Didn't think they were going to call the block
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Turnovers
Not sure what's slipped in the last 4 games.  Ball handling is awful.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

UT has to feel fortunate
They're in this one, at least.  That was a scary half.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Like they say about golf
there's no pictures on the scorecard.  An ugly win is a win.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
Considering we spotted them 16, and they got 2 at the buzzer, I can live with 7 at the half. Thoughts, comments, threats?
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Bruce Knows Best
...but why are Stephen and Ryan getting so much early play?

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh.
I'll see your surprising athleticism and raise you one scrappy...

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought they were getting rid of the logos
I thought the NCAA was going to get those big, slick logos off the floor.  I thought Roy Williams had more pull than that.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Halftime stats
NCAA's live stats thing is cool, but not very friendly.
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37
Points
30
12-29 (41%)
Field Goals
10-28 (36%)
4-12 (33%)
3-Point FGs
2-9 (22%)
9-10 (90%)
Free Throws
8-11 (73%)
23 (7-16)
Rebounds (Off-Def)
15 (4-11)
10
Total Fouls
10
14
Turnovers
11
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup. Rebounds.
A few of those were because of odd bounces that took the ball away from us, but UL's been doing a good job of digging for them.

by David Hooper on Mar 27, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Fire
I see a team going through the motions...no fire in the eyes.  The intensity isn't there yet, but I expect it to make an appearance shortly.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Considering the start
single digits at the half is a good sign.  Chris has got to get going.  Wayne sitting out a majority of the half was not good.  C'mon Vols!
Butler?! We don't need no stinkin' Butler!

by Volorado on Mar 27, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Fouls...
Though it didn't seem like it, they are in more foul trouble than us -- 4 players with 2 fouls as opposed to our 2 (Tyler & Chism)
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

at 90%
...we just need to keep them off the line!

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must have read it wrong first time
They have 3: Knowles, Sosa, and Smith
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thoughts:
We're still in this.

We sure used a lot of players I didn't expect to see so much of. Why? Some diabolical plan that we'll see the benefits of in the second half?

Whatever happened to Chris Lofton the "nation's best contested shooter?" He's only taking open shots now, and we may need him to take some contested ones.

Wheezy needs to hit his obligatory three. Perhaps that will make rebounding easier.

Our point guard only needs to do one thing. Protect the ball. Ramar can drive some, but Jordan can probably get that job done.

We've finally met a team that can stop Tyler Smith in the paint. If we anticipate that, we should be able to rebound his misses better.

Didn't we play multiple bigs at the same time with some success against Butler? Would that work here, if rebounding is the key?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It seems like
UT is doing better when they slow it down. The frenetic pace isn't working without a true point. UL is feeding off of the pace, so I'd slow it down a little bit.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 27, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I think you are right
Seemed to do better when slowed and played more controlled
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting call
Except they're stifling us in the 1/2 court game.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great
Smith (Louisville) know has 3 fouls -- could help us
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

What? No Uncle Vern?
Sprince-ly just doesn't have the same ring, I reckon!

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great passing and shooting!
UNDER CONTROL
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder if that rim (to the right) is 'bad'
We couldn't make anything there and now they're having trouble.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Wazzou Struggled there too
Could be...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Creeping up
If we catch them, the key is to not change anything. Not get comfortable now that we've caught them. Keep pushing.

Juanny's leading. That's good.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Guarding my optimism
Team's beginning to look good. Still could use some threes.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Would be nice..
...but now's not the time to keep heaving.  Take the two if it's there.  Particularly since we're having trouble tracking down the O-Rebs.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

ARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHH
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

That Tech could be important
Momentum shift???
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Crud
Had it down to 1. Now back to 10.

Hopefully jawing at Tyler Smith will earn the glare and a rejuvenation.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

JP you have to finish the shot
We need points!
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

UL has fantastic D
They're defense hasn't shown a flaw yet.  Impressive.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What's it going to be?
12 minutes to the Elite Eight?

12 minutes to start next season?

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

How the mighty have fallen
Slash doing Guitar Hero commercials.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Now!
Don't be dissin' the Guitar Hero!  Have you never put on the "anti-afro" with top-hat to rock out a face-melting solo?!

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought
he died years ago from heroin.

Given that, he's doing pretty well. :)

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Cornnation @ Rocky Top Talk on Mar 27, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm
Who knows if that's actually him?  

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...
Looks Like I picked the Wrong Week to Quit Sniffing Glue

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

These guys just look too tough
Our only hope is to outlast them. Be deeper, fresher at the end. Perhaps the reason we saw Pearl and Childress in so much in the first half?

But they're deep, too.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice pass
but Wheezy wasn't ready. Did well just to not turn it over.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Just can't get the shot
Got to cut it a little more
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

C-Lo!
His brain's not in it.  Pulling down his "normal" 3 look and driving into big dudes who block his shots.  

Frustrating.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Good shots, but not falling
I think you were right about Chris still being a bit gimpy
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe leave Williams in to match up with Padgett?
He's got the size
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

How can he leave Ramar in?
He's a "turnover every 2 times down the court" right now.

by wvvol on Mar 27, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh
So no worse than JP?!

PLEASE PUT IN JORDAN (Howell)!!

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep
It's time
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zero offense
We got nothing. Juanny and Tyler on the bench. Ramar turning it over. Lofton not hitting.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

We are now in foul trouble, pretty badly
JaJuan - 4 Tyler - 4 Wayne - 3 Duke - 3 J.P. - 2
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally
We need that. More, please, Chris.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 27, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Needed That
Go Chris!
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that 3 on JP...
foul, foul, foul
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm sorry
That was crap, I could see him calling timeout way before the out of bounds
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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Posession
Not sure he had it.  Besides, that would have been our last.  I'd prefer to hold it until it mattered, and not when we're still down 10.

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

assuming
(Assuming that we can pull it into that point.)

by Aerobab on Mar 27, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally!
Something positive!

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by lawvol98 on Mar 27, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

helluva
fifth foul call on that Sosa guy...
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by Cornnation @ Rocky Top Talk on Mar 27, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
Hey, Corn Nation. Welcome. We're not too happy right now.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

4 on Padgett
Big
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by lawvol98 on Mar 28, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Ramar!
Taking punishment on the coast-2-coast!

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

UL ain't too smart
Foul Ramar and he scores 1 point.  Let him blow the layup and he scores 0 points.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Trouble
4+ and we can't bust the 10 pt barrier.

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Uh-Oh
The bench looks dejected.  

We as fans can look like that.  Team can't!

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

They can see the same thing we can
It's what I feared most.  We have no offense, and they finish each possession with a dunk.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

How can He not put Jordan in?
Am I missing something?  Ramar is 1-8 FG, 2-7 FT, with 0 assists and 3 TOs.  

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Can't hurt
I don't know.  At least get the Senior in the game.  Looking like it's going to be the last of his career.

Come'on, Bruce.

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good question
I think it's safe to say that the point guard experiment failed. That's not to say it wasn't better than what we had been doing before, but it didn't work. Too bad you can't play it both ways and see what happens, then do it for real.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

JP's not played a bad game
Jordan hasn't been allowed to show how good/bad he could play.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Chemistry
It changed our rotation. Could have used his leadership off the bench.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't know that it failed
It's just not working at present, of course Lofton is off too.
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by lawvol98 on Mar 28, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Argh
We're getting outworked.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

I think you have to give Jordan a chance
I mean, smoke 'em if you got 'em
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by lawvol98 on Mar 28, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

GREAT!
Now I have the UCLA game on 3 different channels...
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by lawvol98 on Mar 28, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

How in the world
have they blocked three three-point attempts of Lofton's? How is that possible?
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Sorry fellas
Just wasn't your night. Seemed like UL could do no wrong. I'd say some questionable officiating, but probably not enough to drastically alter the game. I had fun over here in the "lighter orange" sector of the blogosphere. Hell of a season, and I look forward to the game in September this year with y'all. Take care.

by Mr Redbird on Mar 28, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for stopping by.
And thanks for the support.  Take care.

by David Hooper on Mar 28, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think we lost all phases of the game
Offense, Defense, and Coaching.  I can't lay any blame on the officials.  

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, Come on!
There's ALWAYS blame to place on the officials! ;)

Another hack-job by the zebras, but like you said...ultimately their calls/non-calls were not game deciders.  

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats to Louisville
While the Vols played FAR from their potential (once again), the better team won tonight.  As I noted multiple times tonight, UL's defense was awesome.  Held us to -20 ppg from our season average, and I'd guess our season low.

It's been a heck of a season and the Vols have much to be proud of.  More thoughts in the coming days.

Good night, ya'll.

by Aerobab on Mar 28, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Do we have any PGs coming in?
I think we should have a few scholarships available.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

well
poop.

I was hoping you guys would pull this out. Can't say I know a lot about Vols basketball, but I was hoping you guys would win.

Don't even have an ulterior motive. Been so overwhelmed lately I didn't even look at (much less fill out) a single bracket.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Cornnation @ Rocky Top Talk on Mar 28, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks.
It's a fun team to cheer for.  They're all very classy, and we're proud of 'em.  Take care of yourself.

by David Hooper on Mar 28, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks!
It's been our best basketball season ever.  It's just tough to see the season end with such a bad performance.

Good luck to the Huskers this fall.  Hopefully Bo Pelini will get'em back to playing proper Nebraska football.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's it
End of season. Every team but one ends with a loss. Ours was tonight.
Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Mar 28, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

19 > 2
You're off the hook.  :)  It's been great hanging with all you Vols this season.  

Now, I've got a "honey-do" list hidden between the couch cushions I need to take a look at.  

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd have preferred 2
A close loss is better.  But thanks.  And thanks for adding.  This was my first real season following the roundy ball and you really helped me out.

by David Hooper on Mar 28, 2008 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, it was one heck of a ride this season...
Really sad to see it end, but I knew tonight would be a challenge.

Hats off to Coach Pearl and all the BasketVols -- especially the Seniors -- you will be missed.

On another note, I didn't get to see the last 2 minutes of the game, I think I'll post the letter I write to them over on Gate 21.

Thanks for putting the party together Joel.

Gentlemen, it was fun, and I enjoyed it.

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by lawvol98 on Mar 28, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Let me tell you what you missed
Ramar went 1 for 2 with 1 turnover.  He made a circus shot layup.  So you really didn't miss much.  Pretty much the same as the other 38 minutes.

by wvvol on Mar 28, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

ITS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL !!!!!!!!!!!
Now lets show Bruce the MONEY to keep him at Tennessee.
OLD SMOKEY

by old smokey on Mar 28, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

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