Anyone see Jodie Meeks drop 54 the other night?

[MattinglyAlexander]

^^^
We got plenty of national respect until Tubby was forced out...and then the thoughts of "racist" returned, that's what I think... combine that with 2 down seasons.

18 for Meeks so far today and he's "struggling" because he's forcing today, :lol: 'Cats up by 24 over Georgia with 15 minutes to go.

This looks like the team has finally come together...and they're even playing sloppy!

 

[Old Kentucky Shark]

^^^
We got plenty of national respect until Tubby was forced out...and then the thoughts of "racist" returned, that's why I think... combine that with 2 down seasons.

18 for Meeks so far today and he's "struggling" because he's forcing today, :lol: 'Cats up by 24 over Georgia with 15 minutes to go.

This looks like the team has finally come together...and they're even playing sloppy!

Solid defense today. If we can keep our intensity up on the defensive end, this is going to be a fun team to watch.

 

[Wehttam6]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

 

[Old Kentucky Shark]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

They always play us tough at Georgia, though. I never like playing at Georgia.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

Yeah, this whole thread is about today's game. :|

 

[Wehttam6]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

They always play us tough at Georgia, though. I never like playing at Georgia.

I still don't know how UGA won the SEC championship last year.

 

[Wehttam6]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

Yeah, this whole thread is about today's game. :|

No, but it started with your previous post. UK's good with it's Meeks/Patterson combo. I'm not saying Kentucky's bad or anything. I hope Kentucky beats Florida when they play each other. They're both undefeated in the SEC and should be fun to watch.

 

[bballcardkid]

You guys are looking too much into today's game. Georgia just flat out sucks. :lol:

They always play us tough at Georgia, though. I never like playing at Georgia.

I still don't know how UGA won the SEC championship last year.

I can't stand Georgia!!! Especially how they totally mishandled the SEC Championship situaiton after the tornado. UK always brings thousands and thousands of fans, essentially making it a home game for UK at the tournament, but nobody was allowed in the Georgia Tech gym on either team. The fans there couldn't even watch in at their hotels because it was blacked out in the area. Just too many emotions, coupled with the fact that Patterson was out, coupled with the fact that Georgia just got hot at the right moment.

As far as today. I was definately pesimistic about this team earlier in the year, but they do seem to be coming together. However Darius Miller (aka sand man) is going to have to step up. He holds the ball too long, his passes are telegraphed, he doesn't attack the rim at all but rather dances in the lane. LEX 18 raved about the job he did against Tyler Smith and how he was turning into a star, yet I distinctly remember 2 plays whre he was beaten on a back door pass. Nice job by Perry today, but he is going to have to step up when we play a physical big man. If there is a strong body down low, Stevenson craws into a shell. But I am optimistic. The team defense is getting stronger. We are locking down the perimeter shots, contesting most passes, and clogging the interior.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Meeks was off tonight against Auburn...only managed 31 after only scoring 22 against Georgia on Sunday.
Patterson had 22pts, 18 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Only 27 yesterday...he's in a slump. :lol:

 

[Hallsgator]

Tennessee gave up as many to points to Memphis yesterday as Meeks scored on them, and still lost. We SUCK.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Tennessee gave up as many to points to Memphis yesterday as Meeks scored on them, and still lost. We SUCK.

What the heck happened? Seriously. All those expectations. No dig at you or the team..but WTH?

 

[Hallsgator]

Tennessee gave up as many to points to Memphis yesterday as Meeks scored on them, and still lost. We SUCK.

What the heck happened? Seriously. All those expectations. No dig at you or the team..but WTH?

Zero point gaurd play, no three point shooters at all, no heart or toughness except for T. Smith and sometimes Chism, inconsistant, J.P. Princess...I could go on an on. And my biggest disappointment is that there is no improvement at all from game to game. It's like we are getting worse and worse each game. Plus, Pearl has been out coached in most, if not all, of our losses, IMO,

This is not a good team at all. And these are Pearl's players too! Noone is left from Buzz Ball, all Pearl's recruits. Great job there, doing less with more talent. Oh how I miss JaJuan and Lofton.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

J.P. Princess! Lol, he's certainly not like his cuz is he? You know who I blame?

Bruuuuuuuce!

 

[Hallsgator]

I'm still fine with Bruce, for now. But he is starting to show his weakness. No half court offense at all, being out coached, etc. I don't know, I can't complain too much because before Bruce, we had Buzz Ball. And as bad as this team is, they're still better than any team Peterson went out on the floor.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Well, when you guys run Bruce out of town... make sure to put Pat at the helm this time. She'll have those ladies winning in no time! :lol:

 

[bballcardkid]

Tennessee gave up as many to points to Memphis yesterday as Meeks scored on them, and still lost. We SUCK.

What the heck happened? Seriously. All those expectations. No dig at you or the team..but WTH?

Zero point gaurd play, no three point shooters at all, no heart or toughness except for T. Smith and sometimes Chism, inconsistant, J.P. Princess...I could go on an on. And my biggest disappointment is that there is no improvement at all from game to game. It's like we are getting worse and worse each game. Plus, Pearl has been out coached in most, if not all, of our losses, IMO,

This is not a good team at all. And these are Pearl's players too! Noone is left from Buzz Ball, all Pearl's recruits. Great job there, doing less with more talent. Oh how I miss JaJuan and Lofton.

Jay Bilas said in the preseason that Tyler Smith was going to win the SEC player of the year. LMAO!!! He hasn't watched a damn Tennesse game. Tyler Smith is the most out of control, wild, fill in the blank player in college basektball. The phrase under control does not register with Tyler Smith. Not knocking the Vols but he hurts you guys in so many ways. Your bigs are what keep you in the game.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

BBCKId,
I wouldn't go that far with Smith...I'm actually afraid when Liggins steps on the court. :|

 

[Hallsgator]

Tennessee gave up as many to points to Memphis yesterday as Meeks scored on them, and still lost. We SUCK.

What the heck happened? Seriously. All those expectations. No dig at you or the team..but WTH?

Zero point gaurd play, no three point shooters at all, no heart or toughness except for T. Smith and sometimes Chism, inconsistant, J.P. Princess...I could go on an on. And my biggest disappointment is that there is no improvement at all from game to game. It's like we are getting worse and worse each game. Plus, Pearl has been out coached in most, if not all, of our losses, IMO,

This is not a good team at all. And these are Pearl's players too! Noone is left from Buzz Ball, all Pearl's recruits. Great job there, doing less with more talent. Oh how I miss JaJuan and Lofton.

Jay Bilas said in the preseason that Tyler Smith was going to win the SEC player of the year. LMAO!!! He hasn't watched a damn Tennesse game. Tyler Smith is the most out of control, wild, fill in the blank player in college basektball. The phrase under control does not register with Tyler Smith. Not knocking the Vols but he hurts you guys in so many ways. Your bigs are what keep you in the game.

You couldn't be more wrong. Sure, he had a bad game agianst Memphis going 5-18, but he still had a double double. Plus he gives his all on defense, something that can't be said for the majority of the UT players.

Also, there is NO one on the team that can shoot the three consistantly. So that means teams will sag off shooters and can collapse on our post players. Smith and Chism are our two best players, but because the gaurds can't shoot, they are usually fighting off 2-3 defenders every time they are in the paint.

Plus, he is the only players in the SEC in the top 18 in PPG, REB, and assists. Besides Memphis, he usually takes over a game at the end, but the fact our gaurds can't shoot allowed Memphis to "pack it in".

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Last night..... I am starting to think there's some jealousy brewing ay UK. :|