The BasketVols pulled off the revenge game like they were on a mission, beating down the Commodores of Vanderbilt (man, that’s like 73 letters or something) at one point being up as many as 30.  It was pretty embarrassing to the bastard child of the SEC to not only have the UT players beat up on them, but then turn around and score higher than them on an exam regarding the war of 1812.  Sure, the UT players copied off of the players from Vandy, but how does that explain that UT scored higher?  Perplexing, I know.

Wayne Chism was the story of the game, with the big play being a 360 dunk which made the entire Tennessee bench, along with the 24,000 in attendance climax simultaneously.  It was quite a sight.  Chris Lofton quietly scored near his season average of 80 points, and the hope is that he will bring his “A” game against the school that represents the state from which he was brought up in (man, I tried really hard to not end that sentence in a preposition, but alas, I have failed).

Next up is another rivalry game in the form of Kentucky.  We are all hoping that Pat Summitt shows up to the game in some sort of regalia to repay the “Hulking Pearl” at the Lady Vols game.  I for one, am not super interested in seeing her bare chested, but wouldn’t mind seeing a couple of her players out there in nothing but paint.  Oh yeah, and can we bring back Shanna Zolman for this one too?

Want to see this scene again… With Candace Parker… Without Shirts.

Why will the BasketVols win the next game?  Well, there are a few reasons.  First off, it will be because I will suit up for the Vols one last time using the “out of eligibility but still granted one game even though I have absolutely no talent sports-wise whatsoever, but given the chance as a part of a ‘help the handicapped (in the pants)’ athlete” clause.  If that’s not enough reason for UT to win, I don’t know what is.