Posted by danthemanwells on February 20, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bring on memphis!

Posted by volsfan327 on February 20, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vols Win, Vols Win! Bring on the next kitty cat! Congrats to Coach Pearl and the great UT Team!! It's just ANOTHER great day to be a Tennessee Vol.

Posted by w on February 20, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow...the stage is set for the Vols to possibly become the # 1 ranked team in the country...unbelievable!!!!

Posted by Basketball_Jones on February 20, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the Jordan "senior night" thing was great! I was at the game and it was a funny game. I told my son about midway through the 2nd half that it just didn't seem like UT should be up 25. Anyway, still #2 and working on being #1, look forward to saturday

Posted by utfpmd on February 20, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tiger High, here we come. ESPN, high definition, surround sound beat down.
Go Vols!

Posted by tapeworm on February 20, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We need to find a way to SHUT THE DOOR. Our second half performances when we're up by a bunch seem to melt. Just like tonite. And, just like last year, when we were up by 16 against Ohio State in the Dance. The Number 2 Team in the land plays two halves - not just one. Let's Go for Two.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on February 20, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry but we did play the second half. We expanded the lead and kept it even until we put in the backups. Auburn then proceeded to nail abunch of 3's (I don't know, I had left expecting garbage time). We put the starters back in and the gap stopped shrinking. So quit griping....

Posted by danthemanwells on February 20, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we played two halves. the subs didn't play their share. we were up 31 late in the second half and the subs let it get mildly close again. and then, when bruce brought back in the calvary, we easily closed it. i haven't been as worried about that lately

Posted by huntined on February 20, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just think!!! 4 years ago we were ho-hum during basketball season..we only talked about our LADY VOLS now we have a chance to be number 1 !!!
This is a great time to be a TENNESSEE VOL..
I live in FLORIDA and they sure had bragging rights for the past 2 years even though we beat them 3 out of 4..I SAY, IT'S GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL..

Posted by pdhuff on February 20, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, bring the curtain up. Its showtime in Memphis. Wonder who the refs are going to be.

Should be a good one, so close to the mountain top. Regardless, Pearl, congrats, on this run up the ladder.

Posted by schymtz on February 20, 2008 at 10:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Solid Win at home! Now take it on the road right to Memphis and Vanderbilt. Congrats to Chris for passing Bernard King. Tennesse's best games are ahead.

Posted by orangeinmississippi on February 20, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wooooohoooooooooo! HOW BOUT THEM VOLS!!! BRING ON THE KITTIES! BRUCE,LETS SHUT JOHN CALI UP! ONE THING THOUGH,PEYTON MANNING WILL BE THERE,LETS HOPE THE BAD LUCK HE HAD WITH THE TIGERS DOESN'T RUB OFF ON BRUCE AND HIS BAND OF MARAUDERS! "GO VOLS"!

Posted by grvol on February 20, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Leads evaporate fast with walkons Childress, Howell and Pearl in the game. Hopefully those three will not play against Memphis. Can't risk blowing a 30 point lead in that one.

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 20, 2008 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff, with all due respect is that a prelude to the usual and always to be expected complaining we were screwed by the refs

Posted by pearlific on February 20, 2008 at 10:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i still wish we had kevin oneill...i love defensive basketball, 40-39 point games. i'll hang up and listen to you.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 20, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As Jordan sang tonight.....

"LET'S GET IT OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Posted by MemphisVol on February 20, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let's play our BEST BASKETBALL saturday night!

Posted by pearlific on February 20, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Will TEDDY be officiating? what crew will be there?

Posted by utchris2003 on February 20, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If the game on Saturday night was still tied after 2 OT's, I think they should put Pearl and Cal at center court and let them fight in a death match. Barring Cal getting a firearm or shank from Dorsey, I say Pearl would win going away.

Pearl is quickly approaching Chuck Norris iconic status. He would eat Kevin O'Niel as a snack.

Posted by dfreeman on February 20, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yabadababble - There is ONE particular ref that loves to watch himself in the highlights section of SportsCenter!! If he is calling the game you can bet it will be ugly... book that!! Otherwise the rest are just fine!! That's what PD was referring to! His name escapes me at the moment, but he did a "heck" of a job making sure his face was on the TV, when he T'd up Prince 400 times in a row! I believe his name was Valentine though not for sure. It's not just UT either, because this guy isn't allowed to call Big Ten games anymore! Rightfully so as well!

Posted by pearlific on February 20, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cmon man it's TEDDY!

Posted by dfreeman on February 20, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Teddy Valentine?? Is that right??

Posted by pearlific on February 20, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i love Lofton to death..but this just proves how dominate Bernard King was. 3 years..no three pointers.

Posted by danthemanwells on February 20, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

there's nothing that gets the crowd going more than a lofton 3 pointer. it fires up the crowd, fires up the team, and disheartens the other team. it's just so, so good. when he's on, not many teams are going to beat us.

Posted by cdldoc on February 20, 2008 at 10:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Man if that Valentine jerk is there it will be like Tiger High has 6 players on the floor. That is hard to overcome. I hope Pearl wasn't above telling the authorities to keep Valentine away from the game. I would hate to see refs ruin a game like this.

Go Vols! Rocket Top Forever.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 20, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I looked at the box score from last years game. The three officials that did last year game seemed to work games for several conferences. I would assume that we will see something of an experienced mix or CUSA referees.

Posted by yemmusdarb on February 20, 2008 at 11:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ted Valentine better not be within 1,000 miles of Memphis come Saturday!!!!! We might need someone to Nancy Kerrigan him if he's ref'ing the game.

NOTE: ALL VOL FANS GOING TO THE GAME OR IN MEMPHIS!!! GATES OPEN AT 8 A.M. FOR GAMEDAY and ADMISSION IS FREE!!!! LET'S OVER-POWER BLUE WITH ORANGE ON THEIR OWN COURT!!!!!!

Posted by anthony on February 20, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NOW JUST DON'T GET TOO COCKY~

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on February 20, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Life is good!

Posted by VOLS85 on February 20, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Watching college gamenight on ESPN right now, and the headline says we're 23-3...I mean seriously guys, this is your lead story, how do you not catch that statistical discrepancy?!

GO VOLS

Posted by FWBVol on February 20, 2008 at 11:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't think it's a stretch to say this will be the biggest game between to in state teams in the history of the state of Tennessee.

Never before have a pair of schools from the Volunteer State...yes Tiger fans, you still live in the Volunteer State...making you a Volunteers...played such an important game.

Prime time in the Bluff City. Go Big Orange!!!

Posted by caskew on February 20, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys, just look at how far we've come. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/teams/s... look through all the schedules leading up to this season....I think BP is going to part the Red Sea and lead us to the promise-land.

Posted by vol1994 on February 20, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

great win and one game closer to our first goal- SEC regular season champs!

I thought I was half asleep but I wasn't when I was listening to ESPN 2 discuss UT and Memphis.
They had UT's record of 22-3. Last I check UT has only two losses- KY and Texas. The biggest game of the year thus far and they make that kind of mistake? Did anyone catch that about 20 minutes ago on college gamenight? Unbelievable!!

Am I correct or does UT only have two losses>

Posted by vol1994 on February 20, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vols 85- I didn't read your post before I wrote the same thing. I agree, that is just horrible
for a major network to make such a critical mistake.

Posted by jdcdjc on February 20, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Been following Vols basketball since Ray Mears days and this is beyond belief. Go Vols!!!

Posted by VOLS85 on February 20, 2008 at 11:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vol1994 - we're thinking on the same wavelength here, and I'm sure if it was Carolina or Dook(who lost tonight), they wouldn't have messed that up, because they are the god-children of ESPN. That's alright though, they've hyped up the game nicely and we deserve it, we're a fantastic team that still hasn't fully hit our stride...

GO VOLS!

Posted by VolCane7979 on February 21, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tennessee is not 22-3. That is Dook's record after the Canes knocked them off tonight, baby! How about those Vols and those Canes!!! A great night all around.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just jumped over to the Commercial Appeal. Tiger fans are pissed because a local ESPN Radio guy (who usually seems to favor Memphis) picked the Vols. His reasoning: Bruce is a better coach that Calipari.

Also, there is a guy on there claiming that he is a UT Alum but is rooting for the Tigers to Kick our a**. Is there a way we can revoke his diploma on the account of treason?

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/...

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Bring on Memphis?

Hey, you got it. We're more than ready. Enjoy No. 2 before you drop. After Saturday, you're going to wish you had stuck to football.

Posted by RocketVol on February 21, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There appears to be some folks that fell asleep - UT did not play 2 halves tonite - more like 1 and a half. Tennessee LOST the second half by 7 points. Great win, but need to expand leads, not watch them deteriorate. Subs are NO excuse. Tapeworm's assessment is legit.

Posted by rootin4volz on February 21, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My Gosh! What FUN this is!!!

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry to disappoint, but, unless things have changed since this afternoon, a game ticket or student ID is required to get into the Forum for Gameday in the morning. Admission is also limited in numbers. UT fans can go to Jillian's in Peabody Place for a pre-game meeting with CBP at 4 p.m.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Glad to see some more Memphis fans starting accounts today to try and talk trash. If there UT jokes on the CA were any indication of what we are dealing with, then I am not so concerned.

Glenn: Does Memphis have a football team?

Posted by misterorange on February 21, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just watch out for Dorsey and Co. when you guys are celebrating on Beale Saturday. Those are some big fellas and you don't want to hurt their feelings. Ask orange jump suit guy. Go west to Memphis and represent. Don't forget to check out Randezvous barbeque.

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No, utchris, as long as you asked, Memphis doesn't have a football team to speak of. I never said they did. Basketball is a different story, as you'll know after Saturday. (Consider UT's win last year an aberration, just as the times Memphis has beaten UT in football was an aberration.)

As for the UT joke in the CA, the News Sentinel really didn't do justice by not giving the full story. The UT joke was only half the column; the other half, for the benfit of UT fans, was a Memphis joke that got equal treatment and was equally lame.

Posted by VOLS85 on February 21, 2008 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This whole idea of complaining that we only played one half or a 1.5 or whatever is just a joke. If we wanted to, we could have kept the starters in and mopped up, but we were trying to give our starters rest (to get ready for some game coming up, can't remember when it is or who is playing) and take away the risk of injury.

Can you imagine how much Pearl would have been chastised if any of our starters suffered an injury when we were up 30?!

Some people here need to get off their high horse, get a grasp and realize that Bruce had his reasons tonight and he knows much better than you.

Posted by VOLS85 on February 21, 2008 at 12:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Glenn,

aberrations are close wins, getting owned by 18 is far different. Go back to your blogging site and chit chat on how your sports programs haven't won anything of significance in recent history and let the game on saturday speak for itself. Enjoy the C-USA, because you're not welcome in our conference.

GO VOLS!

Posted by misterorange on February 21, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Really. I don't know how many people I heard in the stands tonight that must not know anything about basketball. People complaining that we were only up by 25. Some of you Johnny come lately fans must not remember what basketball was like at UT 10 years ago. On the other hand some of you guys forget that we had some pretty good teams with Brandon Wharton, CJ Black, and others. So you see that it won't be like this every year. Appreciate that this is a special time in TN b-ball history. Ernie and Bernie never went this far, but to hear my dad talk about them; you would think they both averaged forty points a game. I am not saying that we can't keep this level of competition up, but it will not be easy. We may lose 3 or 4 starters before next year.

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL.

You might wanna hold the "getting owned" talk until we see how Saturday turns out. Don't get too cocky for a school where they didn't know what a basketball was until the past couple years (at least not the men). See ya in Memphis Saturday.

Posted by tubavol on February 21, 2008 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't you mean the TIME that Memphis State beat UT was an aberration?

Posted by cwisenhower on February 21, 2008 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE ON SATURDAY HERE IN MEMPHIS, YOU BETTER GET THERE AT 6AM OR BEFORE. THE TIGER TICKET OFFICE HAS ALERTED ALL THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY THAT THE LINE WILL START FORMING AT 6AM. THEY'RE ONLY LETTING 3,500 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR FOR GAMEDAY.

PLEASE LET EVERYONE YOU KNOW OF THIS SITUATION. DON'T LET THE TIGER FANS BE THE ONLY FANS REPRESENTING THEIR SCHOOL.

FOLLOW THIS LINK:

http://gotigersgo.cstv.com/tickets/me...

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No, I definitely read the whole article. I am a Memphian and I read the CA on a daily basis. Most of them were your typical insert rival school here garden variety. Some were just dreadful.

When you speak of the "Times" that Memphis beat UT in football, you will need to need to make that singular as in "The one time that Memphis beat UT." Great article that CBS sportline has on Tommy West trying to get in on Tyrelle Pryor since he has not committed. It is common knowledge that he does not even recruit the top kids in Memphis (much less gets them), so what the heck is he thinking.

If visiting Memphis, you must know this information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqEou5...

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Uh, Chris, no.

I have this morning's print edition of the CA in front of me. The UT joke that's on the News Sentinel website on one side, a Memphis joke of equal size on the other. I too am a Memphian who reads the CA daily.

And you sure do want to talk a lot about football. Afraid that's all you'll have after Saturday?

Posted by mparker on February 21, 2008 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

keys to the game; wayne, duke, tyler: if those guys can board, stay out of foul trouble, and score to their averages, it should be a good game.

Memphis' guards are tall, they will try to take advantage of our guards.

One thing is for sure: vandy is in the right place at the right time, because win or lose, the vols will be tired.

Posted by VOLS85 on February 21, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Glenn,

I'm pretty sure losing by 18 indicates getting owned (but please tell me what it means if I'm wrong)...Also, I'm obviously upset that we weren't a powerhouse basketball program four years ago...as if that has any influence on how significant our program is now...if you want to go there, Memphis hasn't exerted too much dominance before coach Cal, which is surprising because C-USA and GWMC are trash conferences.

Memphis is a great team, but you go chit chat on how Dozier hits his girlfriend, and your reserves pick fights with fans, and we'll talk about dismantling Auburn...

Posted by misterorange on February 21, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris I really really need a check and I don't really really want to work. I should move to Memphis.

Posted by MemphisVol on February 21, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Glenn: The Vols are 11-7 against the tigers in basketball. 20-1 in football.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 12:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad that you have your CA in front of you. All of the comments were in the online edition of the CA. Actually I should revise that I read the sports section of the CA Daily. I catch up on the rest of the local news by watching "The First 48"

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Like I said, VOLS, you might want to hold off on any reminders of anyone "getting owned" until you see what happens Saturday. Could be setting yourself up for an embarrassment.

And here's one for misterorange: I really wanna see what I'd look like toothless and in overalls. I should move to Knoxville.

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 12:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris - that attorney (Cook) doesn't practice in the State of Tennessee. Here in Memphis we call Corey B. Trotz.

Glenn - Tell me, what great titles has Memphis won recently? BTW, by your calculations, UT must own Memphis in BB after last year's game.

Both the jokes were totally lame.

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 12:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Later guys.

It's been fun annoying you but despite what you think, some people in Memphis really do have to get up for work in the morning so I'm going to bed.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol: I know, but I just saw it on TV and just had too. Here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ombFLr...

GlennMaxwell....hmm that names sounds familiar. I think I know who you are.

Here are the jokes....
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/...

Posted by VOLS85 on February 21, 2008 at 12:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess you don't want to live in the past anymore, since your prior posts seem to have failed you. The only embarrassment I have seen so far is the players from Memphis...

And since we're on diatribes about east and west tennessee: I'd rather be in East Tennessee wearing overalls than be shot dead in Memphis...

Solid head to head record in all sports relevant chap!

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 12:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris - good one about "The First 48". I am relegated to Frayser, and I see my fair share of squad cars with lights flashing in the neighborhood streets. I even had a hooker raise her sweater in the church parking lot to see if I was interested in a "date" this past Sunday afternoon as I walked over to the church. With the crack houses across the street and down the block, I'm really not too surprised at anything anymore. But, this isn't typical of all of Memphis. GO VOLS!

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol,

You must know Frayer Boy then..haha. I actually escaped across the line to Southaven myself. Cheaper Realestate, less tax, I like it a lot. About the only issue down here is the crime that seeps in from individuals that reside in Memphis.

I was hoping that the Alumni Chapter would have a good spot to watch the game on Sat. I am not sure that Jillians will be ideal be parking will be a nightmare with the game only blocks away. It would be cool bc BP is giving a little RARA from 615 to 630. And its free. Any other UT Alumni without tickets going to this?

Posted by stsmith79 on February 21, 2008 at 1:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lets have a Randezvous barbeque - Here kitty kitty!

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 1:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HAHAHAHA - It gets better and better. We may have had some FB players get in trouble, but this crap is coming to a Jerry Springer show near you....

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/...

Posted by stevefrommemphis on February 21, 2008 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Note that this will be the 40th time Tennessee has played Memphis in football or basketball, and as far as I can remember, the FIRST time ever that the game has meant as much to Tennessee as it means to Memphis.

Wait, I just remembered:
GREAT MOMENTS IN TENNESSEE VS. MEMPHIS HISTORY

A trip to an insignificant bowl game was on the line in November 1974 at Knoxville.

In 1982, the Memphis band played about 15 minutes during halftime at UT's homecoming, way over its alloted time. The UT band had to cut short its halftime show, and the presentation of Homecoming Week awards had to be cut short. I thought that was sort of funny, actually.

Well, that's about it for great moments I can remember in the history of the UT - Memphis rivalry.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Crap, Memphis has their own rap song. It actually made the nightly news here in Memphis. Do we have one of these yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxfbBv...

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 1:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Last one, I promise....

Unseen video of crowd cheering on Dozier outside of plush club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rlJ8...

Posted by newtonrail on February 21, 2008 at 1:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Coach Pearl said in post game show at the Arena that you didn't need a ticket to get into the game day. He was pushing for Vols in the Memphis area to come to that even if they can't come to the game. I know Father Vol said something different, so I'm passing along what Pearl said FYI.

Posted by caskew on February 21, 2008 at 1:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FYI - http://www.utsports.com/basketball/ar...

Posted by Hunter on February 21, 2008 at 2:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FYI for Gameday - from the Memphis website

http://gotigersgo.cstv.com/tickets/me...

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 2:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

From the sounds of that, they only want Memphis Students in there.

Posted by Vol_Fan_4_Life_615 on February 21, 2008 at 2:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I love it. Everyone is picking Memphis. Ive heard people saying we cant run with Memphis. And the only way we can stay in the game is by fouling them early and often. ROFLMAO thats funnier than Richard Pryor back in his prime. It feels alot like the Super Bowl in that everyone picks the perfect record. But alls that does is makes the underdog mad. Just one Question, who ran who out the building last year with an 11 lose team?

Posted by jcherrie on February 21, 2008 at 3:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Here kitty, kitty, kitty. Here kitty, kitty, kitty.

Posted by tlc429 on February 21, 2008 at 6:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel honored to have the two best teams in the nation in the Great State of Tennessee. I can't be the only one tired of Duke and NC being the dominant pair for so long. Of course I'm pulling for my Vols this Saturday but I want to go on record as saying, win or lose, unless the refs give the game away, right this very minute, I couldn't be prouder of our Vols. Go Big Orange!!

Posted by rbatten9 on February 21, 2008 at 7:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz335d...

Hey we can do the football thing as well.

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 21, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just hope we don't struggle on the road like we have all season. We have found a way to win most of them but if we are not sharp we could wind up like we did at KY. USC was our only dominating road win, and they are terrible.

Keep the foot on the gas every play. Defense will win this game.

Posted by oldorange on February 21, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its great to see the #1 & #2 teams come from Tennessee instead of North Carolina for a change. The exposure this game gets will tempt other highly touted kids to the state to play. I wonder if the $10,000 tickets were sold? I hope Tennessee wins!

Go Vols

Posted by VolJunkie on February 21, 2008 at 7:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good game last night though the bench play was sloppy. Once UT went on that first half run, the outcome was never in doubt. Nice to see the ball go inside more, I know it was Auburn but a nice change to see Wayne down on the blocks. Tyler Smith just gets better and better, glad he is looking to score more inside the paint.

Saturday night starts a tough 14-day run for UT: Memphis, Vandy, Kentucky and Florida, 3 of these on the road. Memphis generates a lot of flash and noise but the other 3 are in-conference. This will be a great challenge for a great team.

Go VOLS!

Posted by vol88 on February 21, 2008 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Even though this game is not make-or-break, it is certainly the biggest game in UT basketball history. Hopefully bigger games to come this year!

I will date myself, but does anyone remember the final game of the SEC tournament the first year they started playing it again? It was probably 1978 or 79. We were playing Kentucky and Kyle Macy, who was a 90-something percent FT shooter missed two at the end and we won. That was big, but not THIS BIG!

Posted by VolnDothan on February 21, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kill. Kill. Kill.

Posted by VolnDothan on February 21, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kill. Kill. Kill.

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

how bad did tulane beat auburn earlier this year?

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OK, thought I'd stop back by. Unlike some folks here, I don't stay up all night doing this (you must take this stuff w-a-a-a-y too seriously).

Several observations:

1. As for the City of Memphis, I don't like a lot of things about it either. That's why I live in Germantown. But if I were choosing a place at random to live, Knoxville wouldn't exactly be on the top of my list either. I'm not into the Cracker Barrel crowd.

2. We can trash talk back and forth all we want, but Saturday will speak for itself. I expect Memphis to win, but both teams will go to the NCAA with a high seed either way and I expect us to go deeper into the tourney than UT.

3. As for jokes, this oldie but goodie is still my favorite. I'm sure you've heard it: what has 100,000 heads and three teach? Neyland Stadium on a Saturday afternoon!

4. If GlennMaxwell sounds familiar, UTChris you must have spent some time on the University of Louisville forums. Far as I recall, annoying those idiots is the only other place I've used the name.

Posted by bigorangefan73 on February 21, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

memphis playes no one big.the vols are going to blow the tigers right off there own court.GO VOLS

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As many in this crowd probably wouldn't be able to figure it out on their own, I'll self-correct the typo in the joke on my previous post: Obviously, I meant three TEETH, not three teach. Repeat -- that's 100,000 heads and three TEETH in Neyland on a Saturday afternoon. Pretty good, huh? I know it gets my going everytime I hear it.

And as for bigorangefan's observation that Memphis has played no one big? Surely you gest. Have you looked at our nonconference sked this year? And you do realize we're behind you at No. 2 in RPI, right?

We'll see who does the blowing Saturday. Of course, you could be right; everyone knows that UT blows.

Posted by THE_VOL on February 21, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear GlennMaxwell: Please crawl back in that sewer you call the city of MemPiss and when you arrive at work this morning, tell everyone at McDonalds hello for us.

Now Vol fans - PLEASE stop bitching/whining about refs at least until the game actually starts. You look foolish, paranoid and stupid with that crap.

As for last night, obviously many here didn't see (and apparently didn't listen to) the game. That was as COMPLETE a performance as we've had in many respects. Didn't rely on 1 or 2 guys to carry us. Instead had about 5 or 6 guys with solid overall games and got some good contributions from bench guys when they weren't all out there together at the end. Auburn is obvioulys a bad team with a short roster but the Vols ignored everything and played their game - well.

Now regarding Saturday. Some love all the hype but the bottom line is that it's a bragging rights game only. The outcome won't mean anything significant to either team come March/April and it's certainly possible this is only the first of two meetings between the teams this year. Personally, if someone guaranteed me the Vols would win 13 straight AFTER this Saturday - I'd take a 50 point loss to MemPiss in a heart beat! It's about hanging banners folks and this game has absolutely nothing to do with that!

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ow, that McDonald's line really stung, THE_VOL. Now if you'd said Taco Bell, I could've lived with that. But McDonald's?

That said, I'll get back to work if you will. Somebody's probably waiting for that farm implement you're supposed to be getting for 'em.

Posted by GoVol on February 21, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Whoever goes to THUG city for the game on Saturday please be sure to wear your bullett proof vest.

One tiger tamed and one to go!

Go Vols.

Posted by GlennMaxwell on February 21, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OK, OK ... enough. It would be easy to get sucked into this juvenile back and forth (and we all know that's what it really is) all day if I allowed myself to do it, but I have neither the time nor desire. So a parting thought, then I'm gone:

All trash talking aside, it really is fun having the basketball attention of the nation focused on the state of Tennessee this weekend. Who would have thought it? And it really is just an "ego game," as Coach Calipari has called it. Both sides would love to win (Memphis wants to keep the perfect record alive, aside from beating UT), but it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme. Both teams will go to the tourney seeded highly. As someone here noted, I'd gladly take a loss Saturday if it meant we wouldn't lose another one this season through the NCAA championship game.

So here's to a great basketball time in the state, and welcome to Memphis if you come down this weekend. (Don't worry, I lived here all my life and haven't gotten shot, so I think you'll be safe ;)

Posted by volwalk on February 21, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol fans,

Our team continues to improve. The decision making is improving BIG TIME--when to run or get in a half court set. Ramar Smith and JP Prince are the main reason for this improvement. Those guys are making better decisions and Ramar looks like he did in the NCAA Tourny last year---finishing strong! Our inside game is becoming more and more consistant--Chism, Duke, Tyler and Williams. Chism is taking more inside shots and not as much from the outside. Duke and Williams are improving and gaining confidence in their roles. Fans, we have yet to see the best of this team--Enjoy the ride, this is a special year.
Look out Tigers--47 game streak will end Saturday night! GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mempiss? THE_VOL, You are truly the punmaster. The way in which you combine two relevant words to create one truly hilarious and more powerful one amazes me.

I like many of my fellow brethren on this blogspot lived in Knoxville during college and really dont have a whole lot of interest in being back there unless there is a tackle football game being played at Neyland.

I also have a degree from "Tiger High." UT is no better an institute of higher learning than U of M (I promise you that). Lets be realistic, Knoxville is a college town and thats not because of academics. UT has one of the lowest graduation rates for atheletes in the SEC. Pretty campus but its not Harvard. And THE_VOL, Unless you are from Knox, Nash, or Memph you probably dont even have a college in your city. Theres a decent chance that you live in a small town off of an I-40 exit and I pay for your schools and roads with the money from the speeding tickets I get on my way from Memphis to Knoxville for football games in the fall.

Memphis is a city with culture and economic differentiation. These are things that make up a "real city" Name a major city that doesnt have such issues. The truth is that you are scared. Of what, you probably dont want to admit on this board but its obvious. So keep your fear out of my city lady.

GARNGE

Posted by volfan60 on February 21, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pearlific, you can't be serious when you say you wish we had Kevin O'Neil back!

Posted by VolAlexander on February 21, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HAHAHAHAHA... "The First 48"... Hilarious.

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

agreed. That is hilarious

Posted by murrayvol on February 21, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore @10:37: Does the "Orange Blazer" have a ticket? And just for the record, Pearl is not a God. He is, however, an excellent basketball coach and all round good guy.

Posted by icecream on February 21, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Arss kickin time!

Posted by LazhilUT on February 21, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Glenn is a pathetic person. He thinks that because he's in Memphis he's not country.
Sorry buddy, the whole state has rednecks...just drive an hour or so around Memphis and you'll see plenty of those.
As for being cocky who is being cocky? We're confident we CAN win. Will we win? I don't know.
Now you're saying we'll get blown up and destroyed...who's cocky?
Memphis people, with few exceptions, think they're above and beyond anyone else in Tennessee. If FedEx ever leaves Memphis, you'll turn into Detroit with murders, robberies...oh wait, you're already the #1 city in the nation in the crime rankings...go to your board and let us enjoy our moment. Have you won anyting lately? Yeah...silence...at least we have more than only one team to root for. Our softball team rocks, our women's basketball team is the standard of women's basketball, our football program as pathetic as it is now, it is a piece of art compared to yours, our golf team is one of the best in the nation, our tennis team is in the top 15...yeah you only have basketball...that's why IT'S GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL!

Posted by bigorangedude on February 21, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Win or lose this will be an exciting game, and probably a high scoring, run and gun dunking type of game. I'm looking forward to it. Go Vols!

Posted by murrayvol on February 21, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GlennMaxwell: Please come back. You know you'd rather do this than work and you're going to be obsessing about this game all day anyway. Why not spend it cyberjamming w/other serial posters?

And besides, you seem to have a brain larger than a walnut, which is more than we can say about most interlopers on this board.

Posted by tnbanker_govols on February 21, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Big time basketball game.....I hope UT wins but let's face it, rankings are somewhat useless in college basketball. It's all about what you can do in the big dance. I like Pearl's mentality about treating this game no different. I also like the fact that UT handled the Auburn Tigers the way they did last night. Last night's win shows that the team is focused. Pearl's got his team focused on the task at hand. Tennessee has looked really good in the past few games; however, Memphis is a really good basketball team.......no one can question that, but hey, the VOLS are a really good basketball team as well. Unbelievable the amount of hype around a college basketball game and even more unbelievable that Tennessee is part of that hype. No, Pearl is not a God....not even close. But he is an excellent coach and motivator. Thank you Bruce and GO VOLS!!!!

Posted by TurboFan on February 21, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Glenn that this game means very little. Whoever loses only drops a few spots and still has shot at #1 seeding. The meaningful game will be in April. I disagree, though, that Memphis will get further in the tourney. I believe both will be in the final four.

And I got news for any of you that want to make fun of the other's home town. People from NY to CA don't see any difference between Memphis and Knoxville, or Jackson or Tuscaloosa or Athens or Little Rock. Bunch of hayseed hicks twangin' country and talkin' funny. National audience on Saturday, lets show them what they are missing down south.

Posted by dfreeman on February 21, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40plusVol - agreed about the NY to CA post! I have family in Santa Maria, CA and TN might as well be another country!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have not been following this season very closely. How are the men doing? Do they have a winning record? Have they upset anyone?
The General is just frittering with you. Go Vols!
Beat the Kittens.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

icecream - I second that! Cool name - no pun intended.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is the video I was eluding to earlier that has all the Memphis fans' panties in a wad. This guy is a really good talk show host and given his recent success, will probably will become more nationally known sooner than later.

http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/conte...

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Memphis is ranked the #20th most dangerous city to live in while Knoxville is ranked #95th on the same list. I have lived in a lot of places and know Memphis well. You can have the place. I would never live there.

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

because youre a sissy

Posted by cjraney on February 21, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I noticed Cameron Tatum got in the game last night. He looked great early in the year and then haven't seen him at all til last night I believe. Thought he may be a redshirt candidate. But if not I don't understand why he hasn't gotten more minutes w/Crews out and then Childress missing time lately.

Same w/J.Tabb to a lesser degree. Both these guys could be huge "minute stealers" against a team like Memphis who is just as deep as UT & w/more size at every position. I think Tabb & Tatum may get their most PT of the year on Sat. Just a hunch. Go Vols!

Posted by cjraney on February 21, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That Duke loss last night may turn out to be huge. Good chance UT & Memphis will both get #1 seeds no matter who wins Sat. Assuming both keep performing down the stretch.

Posted by VolJunkie on February 21, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow ... did not think this would turn into a "best place to live forum"; thought I was on the Home & Garden channel.

East, Central, West ... it's all Tennessee, the good and the bad. The college hoops world will be focused on the state of Tennessee this Saturday, and probably for several weeks to follow. These are two good teams that will go deep into the tourney. Let the games begin ... go Vols!

Posted by redneckerson on February 21, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cjraney, you didn't notice Tatum in the game and you won't see him stealing minutes Saturday - he's being redshirted.

Posted by tnbanker_govols on February 21, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Murrayvol:"you seem to have a brain larger than a walnut, which is more than we can say about most interlopers on this board"

Wow....Understatement of the year. Almost embarrassing to be posting on this site. But hey,....at least there are a few "good guys" still left on this board. Thanks Murrayvol. I dare you to repeat your preceding quote on Adams latest story on the football board.

Posted by ajs38mh on February 21, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's going to be good watching the Orange Necks in Knoxville cry when their Thugs get beat by Memphis. "Yall" fools are crazy. Entire nation looks at Tennessee as white trash, just being honest. Memphis and Tennessee both want get to the Final Four.

Posted by ajs38mh on February 21, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go Vandy

Posted by johnlg00 on February 21, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OUR thugs, ajs38mh?!?! This from a MEMPHIS fan?!?! Wow, dude, I'd love some of what you're smoking! Define "thug" ("define" means "tell us what you mean by that") and then tell us who you are referring to. I KNOW you don't want to compare the criminal records of your bballers and ours! You have a good team, on the floor at least, but otherwise you must be nuts! I can't believe I let you bait me into responding to such drivel! I guess everyone gets their trigger tripped at some point.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Germantown has a cracker barrel right on the skirts of its city limits.

Tatum did not make in the box score, thus he did not play, thus he is still red shirting. I noticed that he did not even dress in the last game.

Posted by Colliervol on February 21, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Memfrisvol, with all due respect, you aren't keeping up with the overall academic situation at UTK. You're correct that they used to be fairly close academically but the gap is widening now. Due to the lottery scholarship, the bar has been raised on entrance requirements, especially at Knoxville. The last two freshman classes have set highs on both GPA and ACT scores with this past fall having an AVERAGE of 3.6 on GPA and a 26 on the ACT. Nope, it's not Harvard but I'll guarantee you it's better than Memphis.

And the real topper is that UT REJECTED 4,000 applications this past fall primarily due to the academic bar being raised. (Somehow, I doubt many got rejected that applied to Memphis.) A number of kids from my child's graduating class ended up at Memphis, MTSU, UTC and UTM because they were among that 4,000. It's not like it used to be and it's going to get tougher every year. Eventually, the same type of rise will occur at the other schools but UT is getting just like Georgia. Very tough to get into unless you've got a very high ACT and GPA or major connections.

Posted by TurboFan on February 21, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cjraney, you may be confusing Cameron Tatum (#23, 6-6, 196lbs) with Josh Tabb (#25, 6-4, 196lbs).

Posted by TurboFan on February 21, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

John, though ajs' last sentence is grammatically challenged and spelling challenged, I dare say that he is neither a Memphis nor a Tennessee fan. An interloping rabblerouser maybe.

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ooh, my incarcerated business partner's retarded gay niece just got into UT.

Posted by marc_ash on February 21, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not a lot of Memphis folks posting....seems like they may be a bit anxious about this Sat's game.

My prediction:

Will be a barn burner that comes down to FREE THROWS.

Also, J.P. Prince will have the game of his Vol career.

Those 2 things you can bet on happening.

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i thought yall hated J.P. because he is a "thug" from Memphis.

Posted by Colliervol on February 21, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As far as Gameday goes Saturday, there is a communication gap somewhere. Last night on his postgame show, BP said for all UT fans to show up at the Forum early Saturday morning because it's open to the public for Gameday and he'd like to see it "half and half". According to the Commercial Appeal and as noted by other posters, that's not true. They are letting the Memphis student group "the Blue Crew" in first and I'm sure they'll fill all the slots behind the ESPN desk so all you'll see is blue. Then they are letting in people with game tickets followed by students with ID's. Maybe we'll get a little Orange in there with the folks with game tickets but I wouldn't count on it. It certainly is not "open to the public" and they are limiting it to the first 3500 people.

Posted by cjraney on February 21, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

redneckerson@12:28-
WD40@2:10-
Thanks guys, I was going by the ESPN gamecast last night. It had Tatum listed for 2 min PT or something. Must've been a mistake. I did think it seemed like a strange move by Pearl.

Posted by brokebackvol on February 21, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And to think we were upset about firing Buzz Peterson...we've dreamed of this type of game, and it's finally come! GO BIG ORANGE! BEAT MEMPHIS STATE!

Posted by Chainsaw on February 21, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go Vols! Beat these clowns on Saturday and then come back and finish the job by cleaning up in remaining SEC games.

That is all.

Posted by misterorange on February 21, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As part of Bush's new economic rocovery proposal, he is asking all E. Tennesseans to give a dollar to all the Memphis homeless. Please be sure and have correct change because they do not carry it. No other place in Tennessee can you buy stolen light bulbs and get your windows washed for a buck. Go VOLS!!

Posted by MemfrisVOL on February 21, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

per capita there are far more homeless in knoxville. The Old City is full of bums. Like 8 shelters on Broadway alone

Posted by misterorange on February 21, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The KPD does a far better job of not allowing the aggresive pan handling that goes on in Memphis. I know because I have lived and worked there.

Posted by Colliervol on February 21, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Memfris, then your business partner had some real good connections or some good pictures. (Maybe that's why he's incarcerated.) Can't help it that the facts are what they are. Mama said it beez that way sometimes. You just need to accept it and move on.

Marc_ash, trust me, there's a lot of noise if you're down here in Shelby County and I've heard some of the most ridiculous reasoning that you could find. And a lot of their folks are saying that Memphis is going to win in a walk. But you know what they say. If you say it often enough, pretty soon it becomes fact in your mind. Somehow I think it's akin to "whistling past the graveyard". They're talking loud but praying that nothing jumps up and grabs them. It's going to be a tough place to win but I've got a feeling our guys are up for it.

Posted by THE_VOL on February 21, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TO ALL MEMPISS STATE FANS POSTING HERE (and those hiding in the sewers of the city): PLEASE GO VISIT LOGAN YOUNG!!!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MemfrisVOL - No, because I don't have to live there. I'm no sissy Sir. I'm a General.

Posted by marc_ash on February 21, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Collier,

I suppose they would be taking in their own circles. No reason for them to talk on this message board. Either way, this game means more to Memphis High's program than it does to the Vols. Either way, should be a good game.

On a cool note, my buddy called me last night and has all access passes for he and I on Tuesday's Vandy game. We will be on the floor with the video folks. Unfortunately, the guy that gave him the passes is the Vandy video director so I'll have to wear a black shirt! It doesn't have to be Vandy, just black. I'll have my orange shirt underneath though...should be exciting experience though, I'm excited!!

Posted by heathut15 on February 21, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this game is going to be amazing. i cant wait.nobody seems to be worried to much and everyone seems to be loose. so lets get ready to lace em up big orange and show the world just who we are. GO VOLS!!!!!

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MemfrisVol, glad to hear you know someone of quality that got into UT. I'm sure she would have gotten into Memphis eventually, but her test grades were to high giving her a competitive edge over the tree stump from my front yard that was accepted for advanced placement in the biochenistry curriculum.

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

marc, wear orange camo pants!

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CollierVol, on the Fox News last night a majority of people in their online poll said they believe Memphis would win by 15+. I am still in shock that Chris Vernon picked the Vols to wins. Could he be playing psychological games with the Tigers?

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GlennMaxwell - you will not find an area in the South with the exception of the Triangle in Cary/Durham NC that has a higher PhD per capita ratio than the greater Knoxville area. Don't believe me, look it up Memphis boys. In addition to UT, nearby Oak Ridge brings in the nuclear scientist community. As far as Germantown, Knoxville also has nice areas like Bearden, Farragut, Oak Ridge, and even Maryville is changing dramatically. And no place in west TN can boast the scenery - mountains, lakes, and streams. Memphis has Elvis who has been dead for 30 years, good ribs, catfish, and blues. Other than that, I would hate to live there as the place looks like crap and is unsafe to walk around the place....unless you are a General like me.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Memphis will have the advantage because of the hype of the game and it being in Memphis. If the game were in Knoxville.....well we saw what happened last season. This Tennessee team is much better than last year's team.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Father Vol,

I actually have a friend that works at the station with Vernon. he told me a month ago that they discussed this issue in the studio with several of their on air people and they all unanimously agreed that Pearl was the better on court coach. They gave a slight edge to Calipari in recruiting.

I actually like listening to Vernon. he is pretty entertaining and gets some good interviews. Huggins is a riot on his show.

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris2003, I like listening to Vernan, too. I find him very entertaining. As for recruiting, CBP hasn't been in the big time long enough to have the connections as Cal (remember, he's a good friend of mine) does, but things are changing, as you know. I'm wondering, how many of the Tigers will enter the draft in June? What do you think? Who will they be?

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think that you will only see Rose and CDR (if he is not already a senior)

They will be in good shape next year if they get the tyreke evans kid. He would instantly feel the void left by rose

Posted by THE_VOL on February 21, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol - there will ZERO Tigers in the June draft - THE PRISON LEAGUE DOESN'T DRAFT UNTIL AUGUST!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris - I would agree with Pearl being a better coach, but Calipari is one of the best recruiters in the country. Pearl did a great job in recruiting one year, but I've been a little concerned that he has not landed a quality guard given we lose 3 gaurds next season. Calipari can land guards even with Rose on the team. I'm not quite sure how he pulls it off. Pearl can do more with less, but they may have to run Ramar Smith and Prince at point next season because they lost out on the quality guards to other schools.

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We have defeated #1's before. My first year in Kville (1969-70), we started the season by knocking off #1 South Carolina in their arena. Have the Tigers ever beaten a #1 ranked team? Just wondering; I really don't know. Let's do it again! Go VOLS!

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fritter,

I have two really close friends that are or have been D1 coaches. Both in different circles of the coaching profession, they both offered the same response to this Question: Who is the dirtiest coach in terms of recruiting?

Both said, that the respective coaches in their circles had all mentioned Calipari as #1. Their is a story behind the recruitment of Dejuan Wagner that absolutely blew my mind.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT beat Kentucky twice in the 70's when they only lost two games all year and won the national Championship.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris2003 - I have wondered if he isn't cheating. Maybe Pearl needs to pull a Fulmer on Memphis (see Alabama on NCAA probation for years)?
Pearl has a history turning folks in for cheating.
See background while at Iowa.

Posted by Colliervol on February 21, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fathervol/Chris, I would listen to Vernon every now and then but can't pick it up very well in Collierville. If that station would get a bigger squirrel to power their transmitter, it would help. (Thankfully, UT switched its broadcasts over to 680 this year. That was very frustrating last year.) When I go into town and pick up the show, I like his guests but I have a hard time with a lot of the juvenile junk he puts out. Pretty silly at times.

On the game itself, this is going to be more fun than a Texas Tornado Death Match at the old Mid South Coliseum back in the '70's. (Jackie Fargo, Jerry Lawler, Handsome Jimmy Valiant, mercy daddy.)

Posted by FatherVol on February 21, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

utchris, please tell. Please tell....

Posted by utchris2003 on February 21, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah, that caused a big stink and that is one of the reasons some point to why it took so long for him to get back to the "big time."

I know that this stuff goes on everywhere, but they just say that Calipari is the "best" at it. If Alabama fires Gottfried, they might go after him for this reason.

I do not think that Pearl needs to do any reporting. I think that he is on the verge of pulling some major recruits. There are some great stories on his recruiting tactics as well. One includes him going old skool on Coach K.

Posted by dirtdobber1 on February 21, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GeneralKRitter- anybody can be a good recruiter if you pay them or give them hookers to come to school there- memphis state has a long history of cheating...DANA KIRK?

I root for Memphis if they are not playing UT or an SEC school/

Glad Duke got beat last night! hate the ACC early and often!

Saw memphis play MTSU early in the season...they won by 24/ UT beat MTSU by 70. You do the math!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 21, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Big difference in academics between UT and Memphis

UT: 33% of this year’s incoming class had straight-A averages in high school. UT officials called it a new standard for “academic excellence” in a Thursday press release for freshmen, with an average core grade point average of 3.65 and ACT score of 26.

Memphis: "One of our goals was to have 10 percent of the freshman class be honor students, and we have met that goal. We will continue to meet that goal, and to set it higher, and we believe we will continue to meet all of our goals."

Posted by tnbanker_govols on February 21, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc: Maybe you can wear an orange blazer over your black shirt. Have fun....I'm envious.

Posted by tnbanker_govols on February 21, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc: Maybe you can wear an orange blazer over your black shirt. I'm definitely envious...GO VOLS!!!

Posted by yabadabadoo1026 on February 21, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol--lol--with all due respect why do u have to keep reminding us that Calaperi is a good friend of yours

Po