Dawg83 Posted March 3, 2024 Share Posted March 3, 2024 Still think Ole Miss has to win several games in Nashville to have a real chance. Maybe win the whole thing. For State I kinda see the following scenarios for the next three games (last two regular season and first SECT game) 3-0 - 7 seed 2-1 - 8 seed 1-2 - 9 or 10 seed 0-3 - sweating it on Selection Sunday but possibly still in depending on other dominos I think anything above a 7 seed would require State winning out AND winning the SEC tourney, or at least coming dang near close to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSTSatchmo Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 State really doesn’t need to lose out and get bounced the first round. That would be a 5 game skid with a selection committee that never gives State or OM the benefit of the doubt. Im not saying State deserves to be in riding a 5 game losing streak, because they don’t. Just saying they need to avoid that at all costs. I also saw this weekend that Pearl and Calipari are the only 2 coaches in the last 25 years, I believe, to make the NCAAT their first two years. That would be a big deal for Jans to join that group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 I won’t say it’s not a possibility because who knows, but this State team losing 5 in a row and missing the tourney would really be something. Like it’s not very surprising they had an 0-2 week against Kentucky and Auburn, kinda thought that might happen. But following that up with three more losses to A&M, SC, and somebody like a A&M/OM/LSU in Nashville would really be a collapse not many saw coming. Their longest losing streak all season is 2 and they’ve had some brutal stretches to get through. Collapsing here at the end would be a shock to me. I think there’s a decent chance State has a 2-0 week this week. But I fully expect them to win at least one of these games. I think they match up pretty well with A&M and are simply the better team, and I believe at home they SHOULD beat Carolina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsmaniac10 Posted March 4, 2024 Share Posted March 4, 2024 Lady Rebs and Lady Dawgs close out the regular season with wins. State rallied from a slow first half to win by 15 over Mizzou. They finish the regular season 21-10 and 8-8 in SEC play. #8 seed in the SEC tourney. Will get an opening game against Texas A & M and then South Carolina if they win that one. Right now State is one of the last 4 in. I think Thursday is a must win for State to get in with Texas A & M also being a bubble team. Ole Miss continues to annihilate teams as of late. 44 point home win over Arkansas, who was on the bubble until today. Rebs finish 22-7 and 12-4 in SEC play. Will be the #3 seed and get a double bye in the SEC tournament. Will be the winner of either Vandy/Florida/Missouri. Most likely will be Vandy. Ole Miss is currently #8 seed in the NCAAs. These recent wins are against the strongest opponents but gotta think a 44 point victory in the SEC is pretty impressive. State showed last year that had the goods when it mattered and made the Sweet 16 as one of the last 4 in. Hopefully both teams can get in and make some noise. But Ole Miss needs to get out of that 8/9 game. Can’t imagine lightning striking 2 years in a row for an upset of a #1 team on their home court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted March 4, 2024 Author Share Posted March 4, 2024 State totally collapsing at the end of regular season was inexplicable even if there was drama within the squad. Losing to KY & FL at Home was inexcusable. So yes beating A&M is a must if we want to make the Tournament. Hopefully whatever the issue was has been settled now. Ole Miss finished up strong after a period of struggles. It seems that game was the watershed for both teams. After OM won that game it turned their season around and sent State into a tailspin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 Lunardi has moved State to a 9 seed in his Tuesday update. One more win should seal this, hopefully it comes this week, if not two wins. Ole Miss and Texas A&M not even mentioned in his first eight teams out. Still a lot of work to do for both to even have a chance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 Maybe I shouldn't pay any attention to it, but why does the ESPN analytics give Texas A&M a 60% chance to win? Is it because it's an away game for State? You would think State would be favored against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickCity Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 18 minutes ago, maroontide06 said: Maybe I shouldn't pay any attention to it, but why does the ESPN analytics give Texas A&M a 60% chance to win? Is it because it's an away game for State? You would think State would be favored against them. I think its because its so hard to win on the road in the SEC. Same reason they had State favored against Kentucky in mens basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted March 5, 2024 Author Share Posted March 5, 2024 It is a road game and A&M is a weird team. Very capable on any given night to win a game. But at the same time, I believe if State comes out and takes care of the ball, hits some threes at a decent percentage and do the same at free throw line, we will win this game. We will see how it plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 5, 2024 Share Posted March 5, 2024 1 hour ago, Bulldogs4 said: It is a road game and A&M is a weird team. Very capable on any given night to win a game. But at the same time, I believe if State comes out and takes care of the ball, hits some threes at a decent percentage and do the same at free throw line, we will win this game. We will see how it plays out. A&M is EXTREMELY weird. Wins: Tennessee, Kentucky, Iowa State. There aren’t many teams with those caliber of wins. BUT Losses: Vandy, Arkansas (x2), LSU at home, Ole Miss at home. I mean…. What??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 And that should do it for OM’s at-large hopes. Unable to beat a struggling Georgia team. Ole Miss will be in the NIT barring a miracle SEC tourney championship run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 On 1/6/2024 at 6:39 PM, NoWammies said: Regardless of tonight’s outcome, from what I’ve seen today Ole Miss is a top five SEC team and will easily be a tournament team. This aged….. poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideradvantage Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 27 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: This aged….. poorly. You’ve been sitting on that one, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 41 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: And that should do it for OM’s at-large hopes. Unable to beat a struggling Georgia team. Ole Miss will be in the NIT barring a miracle SEC tourney championship run. Yep. BUT, even IF Ole Miss loses hosting A&M Saturday along with losing game 1 of the SECT... I won't complain a bit considering it's Beard's first year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 8 hours ago, Insideradvantage said: You’ve been sitting on that one, huh? Lol it’s probably petty of me to do that, I sure as heck have made some dumb predictions over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted March 6, 2024 Author Share Posted March 6, 2024 Still a good year for Ole Miss even with the slide here at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 beard needs to do what many others will do. bring in better player$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted March 6, 2024 Author Share Posted March 6, 2024 I give him credit for getting a lot of mileage out of the players he had. But you are correct that the portal has been and is going to continue to be a huge factor in basketball. State is losing Smith, Matthews, Moore, Davis, Jeffries and Bell. I know we have young talent coming up the pipeline but Jans is definitely going to have to hit the portal hard. Of course, available playing time is a factor as well along with $$$ with seeking players through the portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 30 minutes ago, Bulldogs4 said: I give him credit for getting a lot of mileage out of the players he had. But you are correct that the portal has been and is going to continue to be a huge factor in basketball. State is losing Smith, Matthews, Moore, Davis, Jeffries and Bell. I know we have young talent coming up the pipeline but Jans is definitely going to have to hit the portal hard. Of course, available playing time is a factor as well along with $$$ with seeking players through the portal. Matthews and Moore both have extra years they can use and could be back. Cam likely will be back, Shak is just gonna depend on who State brings in from the portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Coach Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 1 hour ago, Bulldogs4 said: I give him credit for getting a lot of mileage out of the players he had. But you are correct that the portal has been and is going to continue to be a huge factor in basketball. State is losing Smith, Matthews, Moore, Davis, Jeffries and Bell. I know we have young talent coming up the pipeline but Jans is definitely going to have to hit the portal hard. Of course, available playing time is a factor as well along with $$$ with seeking players through the portal. Will have to throw some big $$$ to Hubbard or he will be plucked away by one of the blue blood of college basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted March 6, 2024 Author Share Posted March 6, 2024 Did not know that Matthews and Moore could be back. If they were to do so, that would certainly be a big help next season. I am sure Hubbard will be well taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 1 hour ago, Former Coach said: Will have to throw some big $$$ to Hubbard or he will be plucked away by one of the blue blood of college basketball. Hubbard will be taken care of, I expect. He’s the biggest star on campus right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideradvantage Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 7 hours ago, Dawg83 said: Lol it’s probably petty of me to do that, I sure as heck have made some dumb predictions over the years. Naw, it’s a message board. If we can’t do a little of that why are we here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 6, 2024 Share Posted March 6, 2024 Tennessee at SC tonight has SEC championship implications for both. Who saw that coming? Vols win the league outright with a win tonight. With an SC win, the game in The Hump on Saturday is suddenly an SEC championship game for SC (and could also be very important for State’s tourney chances if they don’t win tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted March 7, 2024 Share Posted March 7, 2024 Welcome back to the bubble, State. Absolutely pathetic showing in College Station. I may have been dead wrong about this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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