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Mississippi St @ Tennessee - 1/21/18

Twice in a row Davis tried inside against length and failed. Twice MSS came down for hoops.
 
Tenn's Frontline goes 6-'2", 6-'2", and 6-'6" but they're having a lot of trouble rebounding.
 
Glad to see UT giving Russell some touches away from the basket. She has drained two jumpers from about 15 feet and also had a nice drive to the basket. They should have done that against ND.
 
Turnover issues rearing their ugly head for Vols again.
 
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Many TN players remind me of that Carter girl, I can't ever see Geno letting players continuing to play selfish ball and throwing up shot that misses after shot that misses when they could be passing to an open player for an easy bucket...... I just don't get it. Isn't it a team sport?
 
Blueberries said:
Many TN players remind me of that Carter girl, I can't ever see Geno letting players continuing to play selfish ball and throwing up shot that misses after shot that misses when they could be passing to an open player for an easy bucket. I just don't get it. Isn't it a team sport?
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Carter ranks is the Top 5 in assists per game among DI freshman (somewhere around 5 a game the last I checked). The girl can play. No it doesn't resemble what UConn does but how man teams can you say do? I would vote her freshman of the year.
 
Nuyoika said:
Carter ranks is the Top 5 in assists per game among DI freshman (somewhere around 5 a game the last I checked). The girl can play. No it doesn't resemble what UConn does but how man teams can you say do? I would vote her freshman of the year.
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The girl can play, but freshmen don't really put up that many assists. There have been many games where she's had over 30 attempts from the floor (generally with single digit makes)..... The girl will never learn to play SMART if she's allowed to throw up useless shot after shot....
 
SCspur said:
Tenn's Frontline goes 6-'2", 6-'2", and 6-'6" but they're having a lot of trouble rebounding.
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Rebounding is more about effort than size. Size + effort = dominant rebounder
 
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SCspur said:
Tenn's Frontline goes 6-'2", 6-'2", and 6-'6" but they're having a lot of trouble rebounding.
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When it comes to rebounding, positioning, anticipation and, above all, determination, are more important than height.
 
TN pressure defense starting to make an impact. Westbrook with tough foul line jumper 52-43 end of Q3.
Vivians was out with 3 fouls but should play as much of 4th Q as foul situation allows.
 
Rennia Davis of Tenn reminds me of 2019 Jordan Horston...........lots of length, very athletic............not sure if UConn is interested but just a built in mismatch at the offensive end.............
 
Maybe a trifecta. UConn wins with strong bench contributions, Miss St bludgeoning TN 71-52 and Coughlin's Jaquars may knock the Patriots out of the Playoff's.
Up 17-10 :D
 
YASSSS!!! Bulldogs win!!!! I agree--i think this Mississippi State team is better than last year. Im a huge fan of Victoria Vivians.
 
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So Tennessee went 1-3 during their 4 game stretch against good teams that everybody had circled on the calendar.

Nared was 3-14 today. 5-14 against Notre Dame, 5-13 against South Carolina 6-18 against Texas A&M. Terrible shooting % on the season. She needs to be taken off the Wooden watch list and out of consideration for All American teams.
 
good victory for Miss State as expected..............Vivians is much improved on the drive...............going to be a very tough team to beat.............multiple three point threats, good defense/rebounding............ they lose four important players next season so this is their big chance to win it all.............
 
nwhoopfan said:
So Tennessee went 1-3 during their 4 game stretch against good teams that everybody had circled on the calendar.

Nared was 3-14 today. 5-14 against Notre Dame, 5-13 against South Carolina 6-18 against Texas A&M. Terrible shooting % on the season. She needs to be taken off the Wooden watch list and out of consideration for All American teams.
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I really thought that Texas A&M was the one game Tennessee was most likely to win if they were only going to win 1 out of 4.

But of course the injury to Wilson completely changed that game, and then Tennessee had a horrible collapse at College Station. Followed by their 4th-quarter debacle at South Bend.

I also really thought this game would be closer because it was in Knoxville. But truly the clock has struck 12 on the Vols and their pumpkin has arrived.

How tough does Mississippi State look? They are a juggernaut.
 
Such a nice day so far. Thoroughly enjoyed the Tenn smackdown. I just wish Wilson was healthy for their game vs. Tenn and Tenn was enjoying a 4 game losing streak.

Tenn seems to have major problems in the 4th quarters of games. Where UCONN has struggled with our reserves in many times, Tenn struggles with their starters in. Not sure why - lack of leadership? Freshmen mental breakdowns (they rely heavily on 3 freshmen)? Getting mentally or physically tired? Poor coaching? Lack of adjustments? Maybe a little bit of all of it?

Still, a delightful game to watch, especially the 4th quarter. Miss State was about to run away with the 3rd Q too until Holly took an early TO and helped right the ship. Nothing she could do about the 4th Q tho, apparently...
 
nwhoopfan said:
So Tennessee went 1-3 during their 4 game stretch against good teams that everybody had circled on the calendar.

Nared was 3-14 today. 5-14 against Notre Dame, 5-13 against South Carolina 6-18 against Texas A&M. Terrible shooting % on the season. She needs to be taken off the Wooden watch list and out of consideration for All American teams.
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She puts up too many quick shots, with no-one in position to rebound, and as a Senior, that is not something she should do.
 
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Thoughts from this game: Miss State is very experienced, talented, and is like I said earlier coached very well. Not many teams can beat them. Who can beat them in the SEC is my question? I am not sure if I have the answer to that.

I peeked over on the Tennessee board a day or two ago and they were cocky and confident. They were pretty sure they could beat them. Someone even said by 10. I was pretty shocked. I mean I want BU to always win, but I am realistic. Like BU vs UT, who will win? I don't know, I hope BU. However, Texas is deep, has more talent, and when they show up can play. So I will not underestimate the opponent. Tenn is young and they will be a lot better next year, but I don't know why I am so shocked they think they are final four material. Miss State is final four material.
 
nwhoopfan said:
What I don't get is why top players sign up to be coached by Warlick. They are shortchanging themselves.
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Agreed..eventually the recruits for warlick will dry up..only a matter of time
 
nwhoopfan said:
So Tennessee went 1-3 during their 4 game stretch against good teams that everybody had circled on the calendar.

Nared was 3-14 today. 5-14 against Notre Dame, 5-13 against South Carolina 6-18 against Texas A&M. Terrible shooting % on the season. She needs to be taken off the Wooden watch list and out of consideration for All American teams.
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Once again, agreed..and as a lady vol fan it pains me to say that..

Im not sure holly will ever be able to coach up an all american..dang shame
 
Boxerpups4me said:
Agreed..eventually the recruits for warlick will dry up..only a matter of time
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Can you send Westbrook back to Oregon please? OSU would love to have her.
 
DallasBUFan said:
Thoughts from this game: Miss State is very experienced, talented, and is like I said earlier coached very well. Not many teams can beat them. Who can beat them in the SEC is my question? I am not sure if I have the answer to that.

I peeked over on the Tennessee board a day or two ago and they were cocky and confident. They were pretty sure they could beat them. Someone even said by 10. I was pretty shocked. I mean I want BU to always win, but I am realistic. Like BU vs UT, who will win? I don't know, I hope BU. However, Texas is deep, has more talent, and when they show up can play. So I will not underestimate the opponent. Tenn is young and they will be a lot better next year, but I don't know why I am so shocked they think they are final four material. Miss State is final four material.
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Those were probably the fans that believe that the way the team is playing is not on Holly. She has some diehard apologists over there. Those who are realistic are called trolls.
 
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