Tennessee finished the season 22-8 in Pearl’s first season at UT. We were first in the East, but we were a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. I remember everyone was surprised by our seeding. We knew we were in, but didn’t see that coming, from what I remember. Pearl was riding his success from Wisconsin Milwaukee and the committee loved him. We had no business making the tournament in Pearl’s last season.
This is all just my opinion, but I’ve spent entirely too much time at the games, Rocky Top league, and following the team to have formed my opinion and highly unlikely to have it changed.
A convincing win by TN would send my expectations off the charts. And put me on the lookout for the obligatory kick to the **** that pops up anytime we have great success. BVS.