UK is our toughest remaining game for sure.

If we win this game, it’s possible a lot of posters including myself could wind up eating crow by next month. This team would have the confidence to close out the season 19-12 (11-7) if they can beat UK and could possibly make a tournament run.

Toughest games left after UK are MSU at home and Arkansas on the road which is about as easy as you could ask for. Our final 4 games of the season are against the bottom 4 teams in the SEC standings…. What a pleasant surprise that would be if we go on a 7-game win streak to close out the season beginning with wins over #11 USCe on the road and #17 UK.

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Posted by JimTiger72

Member since Jun 2023

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Posted on 2/20/24 at 10:46 am to Who_Dat_Tiger

I’m expecting 17-14 (9-9) & will be pleasantly surprised if they finish better than that.
Similar to Wade’s 1st year. Obviously expecting SEC Champs & sweet 16 next year now

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Posted by Alt26

Member since Mar 2010

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Posted on 2/20/24 at 11:42 am to Who_Dat_Tiger

Here is your RIDICULOUSLY optimistic post of the day.

LSU's current NET ranking is 88. They are 5-10 vs. Q1/2 opponents. They are 4-8 away from home. Needless to say, is NOT a NCAA Tournament team right now...or even close. But....

their next two opponents (UK and Miss. St.) are at the moment. The at large teams generally mocked in the 11 seed range (which is part of the play-in games) or in the conversation have NET rankings anywhere between 45-65 or so.

If (HUGE if) LSU were to somehow win out they would finish 19-12. Two of those wins would be over top 40 teams (UK and MSU). And two would be on the road (Arkansas and Vandy). Road wins are like gold to the selection committee. So while a 4-8 record away from home isn't great, 6-8 is obviously a bit better. There were teams that made the tournament last year with losing records away from home. Also of note, LSU's current overall SOS is 17. Now, games against UGA, Arkansas, Vandy, and Missouri will hurt that. But it's not out of the realm of possibility LSU finishes with a top 35 SOS. And could a 6-0 finish get the NET into the low 60 range? Maybe.

Would all of that be enough to get LSU in? I wouldn't bet on it. But if enough carnage on the bubble were to occur LSU could mess around and find themselves in a discussion. Admittedly, their margin for error is basically zero from here on out. But it's not completely out of the realm of message board discussion. At least for today.

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Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 2/21/24 at 10:17 pm to Who_Dat_Tiger

quote:
If we win this game, it’s possible a lot of posters including myself could wind up eating crow by next month. This team would have the confidence to close out the season 19-12 (11-7) if they can beat UK and could possibly make a tournament run.

let it be written let it be done!

Look out, LSU is starting to build a résumé!