my concern right now

[Spartacavolus]

Is that I think an advantage may be gained tomorrow by having to play today. Teams get rid of the nerves and are used to the rim and gym.
I hope its a nonfactor, but I almost wish we didn't have a bye, just because we would have a better chance at winning 2 games if we didn't.

Just an observation and thought. Not wishing against the #2 seed. Just saying.

 

[CAVol]

You make a good point. I remember my first game at the state tournament in Murfreesboro, having never played in a gym that size, how strange it was shooting on the goals. However, I expect CCM to still have them ready to play.

 

[Sudden Impact]

Is that I think an advantage may be gained tomorrow by having to play today. Teams get rid of the nerves and are used to the rim and gym.
I hope its a nonfactor, but I almost wish we didn't have a bye, just because we would have a better chance at winning 2 games if we didn't.

Just an observation and thought. Not wishing against the #2 seed. Just saying.

I know what you are saying. There are a lot of factors also that play into this. Neutral Site and the preceding Game. Adreline. We will be prepared thats the one thing we have going for us and we are good defensively which is a big plus.

 

[Daloth]

I agree. It works in football too. having never played on turf before was extremely strange. After a quarter it got easier though.

 

[Thrasher865]

Let's hope for a 3OT thriller between Ole Miss and the Barn.

 

[ThatVolGuy]

Let's hope for a 3OT thriller between Ole Miss and the Barn.

Even if it was to go into three overtime periods, I'm not sure any game between Auburn and Ole Miss could ever be called "thrilling."

 

[EastT]

I like to think about it as one less chance for one of our players to get hurt. Plus some fresh legs on a tired team are even more effective than new tires on car.

 

[johnnybravo]

Is that I think an advantage may be gained tomorrow by having to play today. Teams get rid of the nerves and are used to the rim and gym.
I hope its a nonfactor, but I almost wish we didn't have a bye, just because we would have a better chance at winning 2 games if we didn't.

Just an observation and thought. Not wishing against the #2 seed. Just saying.

I guess that's why historically the SEC Champion usually never gets a bye the first day ...... NOT.

 

[WesternKyVol]

I guess that's why historically the SEC Champion usually never gets a bye the first day ...... NOT.

While true, it seems like there are a lot of upsets on Friday. You still have to have that bye. Playing three games in a row is brutal. Luckily both teams are in the same boat by the SECCG. But in the semis, a team that has a bye has a huge advantage over one that doesn't.

 

[Spartacavolus]

I guess that's why historically the SEC Champion usually never gets a bye the first day ...... NOT.

The Sec champion usually wins the tourney because they are the best or hottest team at the time.

I didn't say it would be better to play 4 games. For this particular year and needing 2 wins to reach the ncaa, I kindof wish we were playing today. That's all. Our odds of winning 2 would increase if we were.

 

[General Jack]

Valid concern, especially with a young team that hasn't been good away from home (but is getting better...).

 

[johnnybravo]

The Sec champion usually wins the tourney because they are the best or hottest team at the time.

I didn't say it would be better to play 4 games. For this particular year and needing 2 wins to reach the ncaa, I kindof wish we were playing today. That's all. Our odds of winning 2 would increase if we were.

Being #2 in our conference is far greater for our resume than beating a S. Carolina that has an RPI of around 150.

 

[Spartacavolus]

Being #2 in our conference is far greater for our resume than beating a S. Carolina that has an RPI of around 150.

But it really means nothing to the committee and our wins and rpi aren't increased because of the 2nd place finish. Getting to 20 wins matters more than 2nd.

 

[Neyland Law Vol]

Be Worried. This team generally doesn't play well away from home. Plus, they have a lot of pressure on them now, and are still really young. I hope VN isn't disapointed if TN comes out flat on Friday. . .

:unsure:

 

[johnnybravo]

But it really means nothing to the committee and our wins and rpi aren't increased because of the 2nd place finish. Getting to 20 wins matters more than 2nd.

No it doesn't. We were on nobody's bubble talk until we solidified #2 in the regular season conference. It goes a long ways. If you want to raise your RPI then playing S. Carolina today does not do that.

Besides, we are in the tourney with 2 wins and that will only be 19 on the year, so 20 wins means nothing

 

[dlw4n]

But it really means nothing to the committee and our wins and rpi aren't increased because of the 2nd place finish. Getting to 20 wins matters more than 2nd.

I have to disagree. I think the committee will definitely take the #2 finish into consideration. How could they not? It's the reason every pundit out there is talking about us. It's the reason the committee will be talking about us as well. Getting another win against a terrible opponent accomplishes nothing that the committee will care about.

 

[Spartacavolus]

No it doesn't. We were on nobody's bubble talk until we solidified #2 in the regular season conference. It goes a long ways. If you want to raise your RPI then playing S. Carolina today does not do that.

I just disagree. #2 doesn't get us in the tourney. 20 wins does. I don't think that's really debatable.

 

[Gator H8R]

You make a good point. I remember my first game at the state tournament in Murfreesboro, having never played in a gym that size, how strange it was shooting on the goals. However, I expect CCM to still have them ready to play.

I see youre from Cleveland. Where did you play?

 

[Spartacavolus]

I have to disagree. I think the committee will definitely take the #2 finish into consideration. How could they not? It's the reason every pundit out there is talking about us. It's the reason the committee will be talking about us as well. Getting another win against a terrible opponent accomplishes nothing that the committee will care about.

We aren't in with #2 seed now or with one win. We are in with 2 wins, regardless of the seed.

Now, if it comes down to another bubble team, it may factor in, but only factors in if we get 20 wins. The only way the #2 seed positively effects the ncaa bid is if we get to 20, that's why I say 20 is more important.

 

[Boca Vol]

I would agree more with the OP if the tournament was in a dome. An arena, not so much. The site lines are fairly similar as other arenas.

 

[johnnybravo]

We aren't in with #2 seed now or with one win. We are in with 2 wins, regardless of the seed.

Now, if it comes down to another bubble team, it may factor in, but only factors in if we get 20 wins. The only way the #2 seed positively effects the ncaa bid is if we get to 20, that's why I say 20 is more important.

There are many factors that play into if a team gets in or not. Being #2 in the conference will have a big impact that will get us picked over other teams with a better record. There will be lots of teams with 20+ wins that will not be playing in the tourney.

2 wins still does not give us 20 wins on the season, so your math is not adding up.

 

[Carlitovol]

We aren't in with #2 seed now or with one win. We are in with 2 wins, regardless of the seed.

Now, if it comes down to another bubble team, it may factor in, but only factors in if we get 20 wins. The only way the #2 seed positively effects the ncaa bid is if we get to 20, that's why I say 20 is more important.

FYI - in the minds of the selection committee, we will only be @ 19 wins with 2 victories in the SEC tourney.

Technically we are sitting at 17-13 right now because we have one W over a D2 opponent (Chaminade).

 

[bleedingTNorange]

We aren't in with #2 seed now or with one win. We are in with 2 wins, regardless of the seed.

Now, if it comes down to another bubble team, it may factor in, but only factors in if we get 20 wins. The only way the #2 seed positively effects the ncaa bid is if we get to 20, that's why I say 20 is more important.

If we finish with 20 wins well have won the sec championship donut really would be a moot point.

 

[Boca Vol]

If we finish with 20 wins well have won the sec championship donut really would be a moot point.

I think he's looking at our overall record having 18 wins, although only 17 count. To your point, I would love to see us get to 20 countable wins and make all this a moot point!

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

You make a good point. I remember my first game at the state tournament in Murfreesboro, having never played in a gym that size, how strange it was shooting on the goals. However, I expect CCM to still have them ready to play.

I dont think this applies here. These guys are used to playing in a pretty huge gym in TBA not to mention all the experience they've gained on the road. Not to mention they will have a shootaround/practice before the game to get acclimated.