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Memphis Falls to the Vols to Become the New England Patriots of College Basketball.
Posted by Thomas the Terrible on February 24, 2008
Perfection is what Memphis was searching for. Before tip off Memphis had a regular-season win streak of 45 and a Fed-Ex Forum full of blue. In what resembled a final four atmosphere the dreams of perfection, the longest home win streak and the number one the Tigers of Memphis held so dear to their fell to the Volunteers of Tennessee and their leader Bruce Pearl.
This game lived to every bit of the hype. For the past two years Tennessee fans have heard nothing but “Without Lofton yall are nothing.” Lofton finished with seven points thanks to superb defense and yet Tennessee still won the game.
Mushroom taking druggie Jeremy Pargo of Gonaga picked Memphis to defeat Tennessee. Considering how his team has lost to both teams this year one would think he would be an expert.
“They’re pretty similar. Overall, I think Memphis is a little more athletic than Tennessee. Memphis probably has a pro in every single spot. They get out on the press and jump on people. Some of the stuff they do is unbelievable.”
Maybe when Jeremy comes off his high someone will notify him that he was wrong.
Bruce Pearl leading the pep rally before the game
Tennessee’s victory snapped what had been the nation’s longest homecourt win streak at 47 and dropped Memphis to 26-1.
UT did it with rebounding and a zone defense it hadn’t used to this extent since it toured Europe last summer.
The Vols held a 58-57 lead with five minutes left to improve to 64-5 when leading or tied with five minutes left.
Coach Cal in the final seconds of the game & he just realized he has a small penis
Of course none of this means anything come March. Hell none of this means anything come Tuesday night when my beloved Vols face a good Vanderbilt team on the road. Now Tennessee has the target on their back.
Here’s the reason Coach Cal doesn’t want to play Tennessee at Tennessee but instead prefers a neutral site. After tonight he’ll prefer any site that he thinks he can win at. Two in row Memphis and Tennessee is the best team in the state and the country. Suck on it bitches. (Sorry Joel)
zigzag said
Terrific win for the Vols. Not a pretty sight, sloppy play throughout. Neither is a Final Four team. Memphis has no front court, plays completely out of control and Calipari has forgotten that shooting free ones is part of the game. The Vols back court is shallow. J. Smith shoots a couple and disappears. Push on Lofton and he timidly gives up. Pearl appeared to have a plan, Calipari seemed lost. The stars were Rose and Prince. Can’t see either bunch on April 5 in San Antonio.
Thomas the Terrible said
Maybe or maybe not. Sloppy play was due to the emotions showing on both teams. The second half was played better. Tennessee kept their pose throughout the entire game. Memphis at times lost their pose and you could see that.
zigzag said
You think Peyton took Priscilla out for a late BBQ and some consolation?
Thomas the Terrible said
Nahh Peyton isn’t an Elvis fan.
zigzag said
But he looks like Elvis.
Jim said
You realize that Jeremy Pargo was one of the Gonzaga players caught for drugs, right? Just checking.
Thomas the Terrible said
That’s an insult to Elvis.
zigzag said
Yeah, but Elvis insulted Smokey.