Pace and pressure

[stwainfan]

Two. Maybe the 97 points a game will get you guys past Murray State next year

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Florida State couldn't keep up with Tennessee. In the game Tennessee won.

 

[Sifaka]

How many teams averaged more points per game?

How many teams in the SEC finished ahead of yours?
Asking for a friend.

 

[Puppy Love]

While third in scoring offense, the Vols were 293rd in scoring defense. The way I understand this, the whole point of a high-pressure defense is to limit the opponent scoring opportunities while increasing your own. In theory, causing turnovers for the other team means that you will have more scoring opportunities, and they will have fewer. I can understand giving up a few more points simply because the total number of possessions in the game will be more, but I would’ve expected a better performance defensively.

I’ve been skeptical all along that the approach the Vols are taking could work without substantial adjustment. It will certainly produce some shocking upset wins on nights when they’re shooting well. It’s also going to produce some unexpected losses on the nights when they’re shooting poorly. In the end, though, I think it’s going to come down to recruiting. I’m still skeptical that big time talent will commit to a program that won’t develop them for the next level.

 

[stwainfan]

Those numbers were just year one. A highly ranked freshman class is coming in. It will look different. The roster has changed. Darby did have some good games at Tennessee. She was not going pro. Prawl is a upgrade. The returning players should be better. Having already played a year in the style. I think Caldwell is a really good coach. Look at her overall record. To come and get Tennessee back to sweet 16. A good job. Oh yeah remember she had a baby during the season.

 

[JellyBean]

I think this freshman class. Will help fit this style. It will be better in the way it should look.

I can't wait!