How are we number 8?

We look horrendous.

We play down to our competition.

Cedar09 said:

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We play down to our competition.

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Did we tonight? Don't we still only have 1 loss?

aginlakeway said:

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Cedar09 said:

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We play down to our competition.

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Did we tonight? Don't we still only have 1 loss?

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Yes. We did for 3 quarters.

Then we got our act together.

Way to go ladies!

Dr. Mephisto said:

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aginlakeway said:

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Cedar09 said:

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We play down to our competition.

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Did we tonight? Don't we still only have 1 loss?

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Yes. We did for 3 quarters.

Then we got our act together.

Way to go ladies!

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Glad it's a 4 quarter game.

aginlakeway said:

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Cedar09 said:

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We play down to our competition.

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Did we tonight? Don't we still only have 1 loss?

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Yes, no reason to let this team hang around for over a quarter!

cs69ag said:

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If you only play one quarter and win the game, you must have a good team! Seriously, a slow start will catch up with us soon.if we dont get it fixed.

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It caught up with us when LSU uglified the game.

Auburn is feisty and got a Unique player back...not surprising they brought more attitude and stuck around. But that ending was excellent.

We have five wins over then ranked opponents and have three more to play. We have a single loss. Why wouldn't we be in the top ten? I'll note bracketology has us as a top 12 team, too.

8-12 sounds right.

Last night was my first chance to see us play and I was impressed. Sure, the game was close late in the 3rd but our talent looks really good. Usually, in women's BB there's a big difference between 1-3 and 8-10 but I have to believe we can compete with just about anyone this year.

From what I've seen, when Morris is in the game and available we are a much better team. I think this was her first full game back and after missing a few weeks she did miss a few bunny shots and had a few silly turnovers. I think she will make the team stronger. I was never concerned we would lose the game yesterday. It seemed like we were in control; they'd make it close, we'd pull back ahead. We just couldn't seem to stop them defensively. The teams that are keeping it close against us are taking advance of our double team on their posts down low, and then kicking it out and draining 3s or cutting to the basket after a kick out and double team. Seems like something they will need to work on defensively. As we've seen, though, there is not one elite team that stands out right now. I'm think the top 10 teams all have a shot. In terms of experience, I'd take our team any day of the week. N'Dea is just a difference maker and I'm sad she's a senior. Having said that, the powers that be are noticing we are struggling to put away teams and that will affect our overall seed unless we get it together. I'm praying we win out and the SEC championship comes down to A&M and SC in the final game of the season. What a build up that would be. First things first, take care of Georgia and go one game at a time...See Charlie Creme's opinions below...

"How did Virginia Tech beating NC State and Arkansas toppling UConn impact Bracketology? Who are the No. 1 seeds now?
Creme: Despite playing a very uncharacteristic game against Arkansas, UConn remains a No. 1 seed, falling from No. 2 overall to No. 3. Sometimes perspective gets lost when a top team loses, but the Huskies entered the game No. 1 overall in the NET rankings. Remember, this was just their first loss. More importantly, there simply isn't a worthy candidate to knock UConn off the top line.
UCLA? The Bruins have two losses and a weaker schedule. Certainly not Baylor, which also has lost twice, including to Arkansas. Maryland lost its second game four days ago. Texas A&M is just 17th in the NET and has struggled in two of its past three wins and lost a game just prior to that. There aren't four other teams with better credentials than UConn. South Carolina, Louisville and -- once again -- Stanford are the other No. 1 seeds."

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/net-rankings-101-explaining-ncaa-tournament-new-selection-tool-replacing-rpi/g3ycrogf5cxf1p8pggjlfgf2c

Re the net and other rankigs right now

net 17
rpi 6
AP 8
Ken Pom 15

shoule move up with a win over Geogia and Terps with 2 losses now.
Creme has us and the Dawgs as 3 seeds. A 3seed means ranked 9-12.

Blair thinks the selection committee will still use an eye test
We still have home games with Georgia, LSU, Arky, Mizzou, UT and USC
We go to Bama and Ole Miss

Bottom line is if we go into the ncaa tournament with only one loss there is no way we will be a 3 seed. We will be a 1 or a 2. Just win and it will take care of itself.

Turnovers are the kryptonite for this team. We had 22 last night. If we have another loss that will most likely be the main issue.

They have the same tendency as the men; lazy passes, some of which are telegraphed and stolen.

We were 100% on free throws for three quarters; then I mentioned it to my wife and we immediately started missing. Jinxed it.

OldAg68 said:

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Turnovers are the kryptonite for this team. We had 22 last night.

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I didn't remember that many last night. I just checked the box score and we had 16 total.

Blair has stated he can live with 13-14 turnovers per game on average,