A little history lesson

[615dawg]

A 10-6 SEC team has NEVER been left out of the NCAA Tournament, even in SEC down years where they only got three or four bids.

That being said, if we go 5-3 in our last eight, we're a lock. 4-4 and one and done in the SEC Tourney and we could be the first.

 

[bulldogbaja]

been considered as this "down." I don't think 11-5 is a lock. I think at that point it depends on the SEC tourney. I wouldn't really feel comfortable without 12-4 and at least 2 tourney wins.

 

[Coach34]

but there will not be an 11-5 SEC team left out of the NCAA Tourney. I think LSU and Fla will easily secure spots- the question will be what comes out of us, SC, Tenn, and Kentucky in the next couple of weeks...

The SEC will get 4 bids...a 5th is going to be tough to swing

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

If you went 11-5 or 10-6 you were a lock but the conference as a whole was much better.

 

[615dawg]

might win the SEC Championship. With five others within two games. We have as good of shot as anyone. In fact, LSU is the only team that has a legit shot at finishing 13-3 or better.

Teams in contention for the SEC title:
LSU (7-1) has the easiest schedule remaining, but has road trips to MSU and Kentucky. Dangerous games to watch: at Auburn and at Arkansas. Auburn has already beaten UT at home and Arkansas hasn't played like they are capable of since December.Probable finish: 13-3

MSU (6-2) - just a game back of LSU for the overall and West lead - Has a big chance to tighten the race Wednesday against LSU, but still has to go to Knoxville. Florida and South Carolina come to the Hump. Dangerous games: at Ole Miss and at Auburn. Probable finish: 12-4

Florida (6-2) - leading the East and a game back of LSU for overall. Gators have to go to MState and LSU down the stretch. Those two games could knock them out of contention. Also has two games with Kentucky left as well as home vs. Tennessee. Three or maybe four losses in that stretch: Probable finish: 10-6

Kentucky (5-3) - Two games left against Florida, LSU coming to Rupp and a road game at South Carolina. Dangerous game at Vanderbilt. Probable finish: 10-6

South Carolina (6-3) - Might have the easiest schedule to finish in the East. Toughest game is at MSU. Could finish 6-1 down the stretch easily, but 5-2 is likely, if they slip up at home vs. UK or UT. Probable finish: 11-5

Tennessee (5-3) - Three tough road games against USC, UK and UF to finish, along with a dangerous road game at Ole Miss. Has four very winnable home games, with State being the toughest. Probable finish: 9-7.

I still think five or maybe all six teams will make it out of the SEC, because UT is in because of their RPI and they are very likely to finish 9-7.

 

[JxnDawg39211]

Florida and LSU are pretty much locks unless you see a Notre Dame esque meltdown to end the season.

The SEC will get 4 in.

MSU, UK, Tennessee and South Carolina are all vouching for 2 spots. 2 will get in . The other 2 will be in the NIT . Book it .</p>

 

[Coach34]

right now- SC over us...the next 2 weeks will go a long way in deciding that

 

[JacksonDevilDog]

It will be interesting to see where he has us at tomorrow. We won't be in the bracket, but should be just on the outside looking in. Lunardi is usually pretty spot on come selection Sunday.

 

[drunkernhelldawg]

LSU, Florida, Tenn, SC and Ole Miss there are 5 very tough games ahead of us. Go Dawgs. You're getting us excited.

 

[Henry Kissinger]

I think South Carolina makes it. They'll be the third highest seeded SEC team. I think Kentucky and Tennessee will both finish 9-7. South Carolina should go 11-5. If we can go 11-5, I think we're in, but if Tennessee ends up 10-6 they'll probably have UT in above us, and we'll have to see if they want 5 SEC teams.