Tennessee Getting Caned by Vandy right now

[evilpoptart]

Vandy is throwing Tennessee a beating right now. Its on ESPN. Def a good game. Bruce Pearl already has 1 technical foul for getting too rowdy. The referees are TERRIBLE. Its very entertaining TV.

[CaptainCrunch]

ut down by 7 now

[usc90grad]

I said before this game that UT wasn't even a Top 10 team.

And I love the Vandy court....talk about having a home court advantage!

[CockynTN]

I said before this game that UT wasn't even a Top 10 team.

And I love the Vandy court....talk about having a home court advantage!
Not a top 10 team??? I really hope you are joking...because that is just outrageous. We have the number 1 RPI and beat the team with the number 2 RPI and the previously number 1 ranked team...what more do you want from us???

[Spur]

I don't think grad is that far off

I think UT gets upset in the 2nd round of the tourney and may be the first #1 seed out

[CockynTN]

JaJuan "JUICE" Smith FOR THREE!!!!!!!!

[CockynTN]

I don't think grad is that far off

I think UT gets upset in the 2nd round of the tourney and may be the first #1 seed out
Then back him up sir...all I want is some evidence as to why we are not even a top ten team...and we will go deeper then the second round...you are crazy if you truly believe that...

[usc90grad]

Not a top 10 team??? I really hope you are joking...because that is just outrageous. We have the number 1 RPI and beat the team with the number 2 RPI and the previously number 1 ranked team...what more do you want from us???

Don't get your panties in a wad...lol. Just because your ranked #1 doesn't mean you're the best team in the country. Kind of like when we were ranked #6 in football...I said that was crazy and we got there by default.

And yeah you beat Memphis. They are a good team, but let's be honest...they hadn't played anybody. I don't look for them to go far in the tourney either.

[Spur]

Then back him up sir...show some evidence other then your hatred for UT.

http://loserwithsocks.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/bagsmokeyln71.jpg

[CockynTN]

Don't get your panties in a wad...lol. Just because your ranked #1 doesn't mean you're the best team in the country. Kind of like when we were ranked #6 in football...I said that was crazy and we got there by default.

And yeah you beat Memphis. They are a good team, but let's be honest...they hadn't played anybody. I don't look for them to go far in the tourney either.
I'm not man...hey, me and you have, for the most part, always got along, no problems from me. I don't think we are the best team in the nation but I think we are better then Kansas and I really believe the only team that is better then us is North Carolina, possibly Texas, but thats up for debate.

[usc90grad]

I'm not man...hey, me and you have, for the most part, always got along, no problems from me. I don't think we are the best team in the nation but I think we are better then Kansas and I really believe the only team that is better then us is North Carolina, possibly Texas, but thats up for debate.

It's all good buddy. And maybe saying UT wasn't a Top 10 team was a stretch. But I honestly think there are several teams...UNC, Duke, Texas, UCLA...just to name a few, that are much better. This is a down year for the SEC and I really don't think UT has been tested like they will in the NCAA tourney.

Heck I hope I'm wrong. I always pull for the SEC...especially when our b-ball sucks as bad as they do.

[ShutTheSuccop]

I think that UT deserves to be #1 until someone beats them. UNC has some bad losses just like UT. UT beats the top team in the country in their house...they good by me

[hardcock2]

it's still early, UT will get back in this. I love Vandy at home...they're very tough and may very well win ( I took'em)....but I think UT is a top 5 team myself. I saw the massacre we took from them in the CC.

[CockynTN]

It's all good buddy. And maybe saying UT wasn't a Top 10 team was a stretch. But I honestly think there are several teams...UNC, Duke, Texas, UCLA...just to name a few, that are much better. This is a down year for the SEC and I really don't think UT has been tested like they will in the NCAA tourney.

Heck I hope I'm wrong. I always pull for the SEC...especially when our b-ball sucks as bad as they do.
I can understand those points. And I think they are valid. I think the thing about our schedule is we have played some teams that are usually pretty good, but they are down as well (Xavier, West Virginia, Gonzaga, Florida) and while those wins look good, they are very deceiving. I agree with all of your views for the most part, good all-around points.

[Adiossuck]

teams...UNC, Duke, Texas, UCLA...just to name a few, that are much better. .

Those teams may indeed be better than UT, but with the way seeding is chances are UT wont have to face a team of that caliber until atleast the sweet 16 to elite 8. I think they atleast make it to the 3rd round or further.

[CaptainCrunch]

i think tennessee is a damn good team. deserves to be number 1. I'd rather UT be #1 over UNC or Duke. They only have 2 losses to Texas and Kentucky. Tennessee is awesome and honestly I would be surprised if they didn't make it to the final four.

[CockynTN]

The officiating in this game has been terrible

[FlorenceCock]

The officiating in this game has been terrible
I agree there have been quite a few calls that should of been called against the Vol's that were not.

[Spur]

The officiating in this game has been terrible
Vandy is the better team tonight

[CockynTN]

Vandy is the better team tonight
Without Foster, they are nothing. And no, they aren't. And have you even been watching the game??? I don't think you have...

[Spur]

Without Foster, they are nothing. And no, they aren't. And have you even been watching the game??? I don't think you have...
Of course I have

And yes, they are

Tenn will break the 1/16 streak if they get a 1 seed

[CockynTN]

Of course I have

And yes, they are

Tenn will break the 1/16 streak if they get a 1 seed
Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bayou this morning....please stop hating :)

[CockynTN]

Bad as I hate to say it, Vanderbilt is proving right now to be the better team tonight...

[FlorenceCock]

Vandy is the better team tonight
I could not agree more. Vanderbilt is simply outplaying TN right now.

[CockynTN]

I could not agree more. Vanderbilt is simply outplaying TN right now.
I kept waiting for us to get our minds right, but is looking more and more like we aren't gonna do it since we continue to shoot ill-advised shots...give Vandy alotta credit, they have came to play tonight.

[FlorenceCock]

Number 1 goes down. I really did not feel that TN was the best team in the nation but thought they deserved the number 1 ranking at the time.

[CockynTN]

We aren't the best team in the nation...and we showed it tonight...however, this game came at the worst possible time...no way could we have won both of these in a row...

[Regalcock]

Tenn deserved to lose if only for Pearl's ugly sport coat.

Entertaining game. Nice to see Foster light up someone other than us.lol

[Spur]

Bad as I hate to say it, Vanderbilt is proving right now to be the better team tonight...

Say it with me

Spur, you are right. You are always right.

[CockynTN]

Say it with me

Spur, you are right. You are always right.
Spur...you are right. You are always right. Your wisdom is infallible:wink:

[evilpoptart]

Then back him up sir...all I want is some evidence as to why we are not even a top ten team...and we will go deeper then the second round...you are crazy if you truly believe that...

Losing to Vanderbilt. Even my sorry basketball team almost beat them.

[usc90grad]

The loss might be good for UT. The pressure...and the eyes of college basketball...are off them for now. Regroup, win the SEC tourney and you still get a #1 seed.

[CockynTN]

Losing to Vanderbilt. Even my sorry basketball team almost beat them.
Thats what happens when you play the toughest schedule in the nation. Occassionally, you have a hiccup. But Vanderbilt is not a bad team. If you think otherwise...well then, you are showing your true intelligence of the game of basketball, or lack thereof. Granted, Foster is a big part of their success, and without him, where might they be??? But he makes the team that much better. FYI, they are ranked 14th nationally, so know your facts next time before making yourself look ignorant :)

[reddot8481]

Thats what happens when you play the toughest schedule in the nation. Occassionally, you have a hiccup. But Vanderbilt is not a bad team. If you think otherwise...well then, you are showing your true intelligence of the game of basketball, or lack thereof. Granted, Foster is a big part of their success, and without him, where might they be??? But he makes the team that much better. FYI, they are ranked 14th nationally, so know your facts next time before making yourself look ignorant :)

Vandy was in the top 10 earlier in the season as well, they're a good squad and are always hard to beat at home. This was a trap game for UT coming off the big victory vs. Memphis and facing a tough team at home. UT is alot better than they showed last night, but that is the way the ball bounces.

[usc90grad]

What's up with Vandy's court? I've never seen it before and was surprised the NCAA would allow the team benches on the end lines like that. And the elevated floor looked weird.

[Freehawk]

What's up with Vandy's court? I've never seen it before and was surprised the NCAA would allow the team benches on the end lines like that. And the elevated floor looked weird.

Where the heck have you been? We play there every year since 1993.

[usc90grad]

Where the heck have you been? We play there every year since 1993.

Needless to say, I don't follow Vanderbilt very closely. Vandy is never on TV and I'm not going to make the trip there to watch a Gamecock squad get beat.

[Freehawk]

Of course I have

And yes, they are

Tenn will break the 1/16 streak if they get a 1 seed

UT are dogs and chokers.

Ah, I remember the Bruce Pearl Era. When the Vols were ranked #1 in the land in basketball... that was the day my friend, I thought it'd never end.

:rotfl:

[CockynTN]

UT are dogs and chokers.

Ah, I remember the Bruce Pearl Era. When the Vols were ranked #1 in the land in basketball... that was the day my friend, I thought it'd never end.

:rotfl:
Normally, I would get mad and try to argue that ignorant statement about us being dogs and chokers, but by saying that you already showed your ignorance, so for that, I will pray for you. :) It will get better my friend, don't worry!!! I know what would make you feel better...coming and watching us when we play in the NCAA Tournament!!! :D

[Candlewood]

I still think UT will get a #1 seed if they take care of business in the SEC tourney. They will be a #2 at worse.

As a UNC fan, I know how the UT fans feel. The heels lost some games they shouldn't have. That is just the way it goes on the court. But, at least this is not football where a loss this late can cripple your shot at a NC. I see Ut going to the Elite 8. Remember, UT really should have beaten Greg Oden's OSU team.

Pearl is a fantastic coach, with a horrible sport coat, he will have his team ready for the dance. At Vandy was def. a trap game after the huge emotional win against Memphis and their "perfection is like a snowflake" dream season.

Winning on the road in any conference is very hard. I think this shows the SEC is right up there with the perrenial power conferences.

And USC had Vandy twice. I cannot wait until the Cocks can close out and bring home the victories more consistently.

[FlorenceCock]

Needless to say, I don't follow Vanderbilt very closely. Vandy is never on TV and I'm not going to make the trip there to watch a Gamecock squad get beat.
They are on TV all the time. I can remember us playing them on tv in memorial arena a bunch of times over the years. I love the way they have their arena set up. The three level seating and the huge court are awesome!

[CockynTN]

I still think UT will get a #1 seed if they take care of business in the SEC tourney. They will be a #2 at worse.

As a UNC fan, I know how the UT fans feel. The heels lost some games they shouldn't have. That is just the way it goes on the court. But, at least this is not football where a loss this late can cripple your shot at a NC. I see Ut going to the Elite 8. Remember, UT really should have beaten Greg Oden's OSU team.

Pearl is a fantastic coach, with a horrible sport coat, he will have his team ready for the dance. At Vandy was def. a trap game after the huge emotional win against Memphis and their "perfection is like a snowflake" dream season.

Winning on the road in any conference is very hard. I think this shows the SEC is right up there with the perrenial power conferences.

And USC had Vandy twice. I cannot wait until the Cocks can close out and bring home the victories more consistently.
Excellent points. I think that all-in-all, UNC is the best team in the nation. Especially when they have both Lawson and Frasor healthy. Did Frasor get to red-shirt?