Comments on: Welp, That Didn’t Last Long Now, Did It?

By: Norlander

Norlander — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:35:32 +0000

I’m not downplaying Lofton’s ability, but he is primarily to this team what Redick was to Duke. That’s not a broad brush, that’s really what he is: a great spot up shooter, can penetrate some when he really wants to. He’s a little better on D than Redick, but nothing amazing. I just don’t see this Tennessee team having the balance and discipline to win four straight in March.

By: 15FootJumper

15FootJumper — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:56:50 +0000

I agree with smails - to a degree. This team has a lot of weapons and J.P. Prince is a very nice player. I do not see the value of Lofton (watched him play about 4 times this year) but understand it. Vols definitely have the type of team that COULD go to the FF, but I think I see what Norlander’s saying. I do think that this Tenn team could be a victim in the second or third round.

I have noticed the fact that when the stage has gotten bigger, Tenn has faltered in their play every single time.

By: spalding smails

spalding smails — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:55:16 +0000

Let’s not forget that this is basically a deeper, more talented version of the team that had Ohio State beat last year in the Sweet 16. True, Lofton ‘08 has not been the same as Lofton ‘07, but adding Prince and Crews helps offset that.

In any other normal year, I would agree with you that they have the makings of an early exit - but it seems to me the field is going to be particularly weak this year, especially in the 5 - 10 seed range.

I definitely don’t think they’re built to win it all or probably even make the Final Four, but they picked a good year to be good. Because a lot of other teams aren’t good.

My two cents.