Tennessee 76 v. Alabama 59 Basketball - ugh again

[Marshal Dillon]

I hope the team goes after the UT big men under the basket. Drive right at them and pick up some fouls on them. This would slow down their rebounding efforts. Some outside shooting wouldn't hurt, either.


 

This is your post in three days that leads me to believe you are an Alabama fan.  

Being an Alabama fan means more than cheerleading when a disaster might be encompassing a program you care about. Plus, gallows humor helps relieve the frustration and disappointment of a lost season of high expectations.


 

No one has ever mistaken you of being a cheerleader. Maybe a friend of our opponent. Why not try being a little more positive?

How will being more "positive" change the reality of the situation? It's my background to deal with facts & reality, not trying to BS myself into believing something else. Like Sgt. Joe Friday said, "just the facts ma'am." I'm waiting for the team to give me a reason to be more positive, like showing some energy & enthusiasm during the game, hustling, and busting their butt.


   

How are you changing things by being so negative? Most people think the easiest way to change things is having a positive outlook. Not just in basketball but in general.

You're talking about individuals when you talk about a positive or negative outlook. You can change yourself, but the idea you can change the performance of a sports team through a positive or negative outlook is somewhat over-the-top & unrealistic. Can you honestly say you have enjoyed the team's performance this year? Be sure to be positive in your answer.


 

[Marshal Dillon]

My keys to beating UT tonight.

1) We need a monster game by Jacobs on offense & defense. He needs to be blocking out and scoring at least 14 points. UT has 2 monsters on the inside who can rebound & score.

2) Hale needs to score 18-21 points and get some rebounds.

3) Releford needs to stay out of foul trouble & score 15+ points.

4) We need a healthy Obasohan to play.

5) An enthusiastic crowd could be a game changer.


 

[Marshal Dillon]

Tide Starters: Releford, Cooper, Engstrom, Hale, & OBASOHAN! Looks like a good crowd, all in white.



 

[Marshal Dillon]

Shaky start. 9-2 UT early. UT 7 rebounds, UA 2. We just hit a 3 and got a rebound. Let's make a run. 9-5 UT, then another 3 by Releford. 9-8 UT. Timeout. Good energy by players and crowd right now.


 

[Marshal Dillon]

28-19 UT with 3:21 left in half.


Stats:
Rebounds Tide 15-UT 20
3 pointers Tide 2/20, UT 6/13
FT's Tide 2/5, UT 6/10

[Marshal Dillon]

UT 30 Tide 23 HALF

[Marshal Dillon]

40-36 UT 15:18 left. Tide showing good energy & ball movement. We just can't get over the hump.

[Marshal Dillon]

Crap! We were within 4 but UT goes on 7-0 run. 47-38 UT.



 

[Jamos]

Bama was never in the game last night, especially their defense. Tennessee seemed to be much quicker than the Bama players and their outside shooting was at it's best. We had a good crowd at the game but never had anything to happen to get the crowd into it enough to make a difference.

Bill Battle was at the game and I'm pretty sure he and CAG will have a meeting this week.

CAG's press conference after the game.

Click here for link

[Chechem]

Bama was never in the game last night, especially their defense. Tennessee seemed to be much quicker than the Bama players and their outside shooting was at it's best. We had a good crowd at the game but never had anything to happen to get the crowd into it enough to make a difference.

Bill Battle was at the game and I'm pretty sure he and CAG will have a meeting this week.

CAG's press conference after the game.

Click here for link

Thanks for the insights (Jamos), and thanks for those who posted updates during the game.

Time for Bill Battle to earn his pay.   

[pmull]

I expected them to play better last night. Very disappointed in the play and effort for the second game in a row. No excuse to play this poorly at home in front of a nice crowd.

[pmull]

Cecil Hurt ‏@CecilHurt 9h
FINAL: Tennessee 76, Alabama 59. Worst home loss for Crimson Tide since falling to Clemson by 26 on 1/1/08. Worst SEC home loss since 2003.

 

[cbbama99]

I am never one to jump immediately on the bandwagon to get rid of a coach (and I haven't got on that wagon here yet), but just out of pure curiosity, how much would the University be in for if CAG were to be canned after this season?

[pmull]

I am never one to jump immediately on the bandwagon to get rid of a coach (and I haven't got on that wagon here yet), but just out of pure curiosity, how much would the University be in for if CAG were to be canned after this season?

About $9.5M I think.

[pmull]

It is not going to get any easier:

Remaining schedule:

2/5:  @Arkansas
2/8:  @Florida
2/11: Ole Miss
2/15: @South Carolina
2/20: @Texas A&M
2/22: Missouri
2/26: @Ole Miss
3/1:  Auburn
3/4:  @Kentucky
3/8:  Arkansas

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