Will we reach 9 SEC wins this year??

[RougeDawg]

Looking around the SEC, combined with the recent surge of Newman and Ware, it isn't far fetched to think we are highly capable of a .500 SEC record and potential post season tourney.

[msstate7]

If Holman can give us quality mins, we have a shot. We desperately need another post player

[Jack Lambert]

Thats starts today?

[msstate7]

Thats starts today?

Wednesday vs aTm

[Jack Lambert]

Wednesday vs aTm

That should give us a good gauge at to where we are.

[msstate7]

That should give us a good gauge at to where we are.

It's gonna be a big test. House could torch our zone if he gets hot

[Intramural All-American]

SEC play starts today, but only a few teams. Which brings me to my question, why do we never play a big non conference game after December? You see a lot of teams have one big game in the middle of conference play, but I don't ever remember us doing that.

[MarketingBully]

SEC play starts today, but only a few teams. Which brings me to my question, why do we never play a big non conference game after December? You see a lot of teams have one big game in the middle of conference play, but I don't ever remember us doing that.

With Howland at the helm, it wouldn't surprise me if we started doing that. If we weather the storm of the first four games and go 2-2, we certainly will have a shot at a .500 record in conference play.

[Coach34]

I'm worried we are going to start conference play 1-4.

[Intramural All-American]

With Howland at the helm, it wouldn't surprise me if we started doing that. If we weather the storm of the first four games and go 2-2, we certainly will have a shot at a .500 record in conference play.

I just noticed that this year, the sec-big 12 challenge is taking place January 30th, so that is why 10 SEC teams are playing a non-con game.

[MarketingBully]

I just noticed that this year, the sec-big 12 challenge is taking place January 30th, so that is why 10 SEC teams are playing a non-con game.

Yep and that was set when we still had Rick Ray. I gaurentee you had we had Howland when they set the field we would be participating.

[MarketingBully]

I'm worried we are going to start conference play 1-4.

To me, that is worst case. We will have a chance against A&M, Arkansas, and Tennessee in the first four. Rick Ray with that schedule would start 0-5.

[Jacksondevildog]

I'm worried we are going to start conference play 1-4.

We could be 0-5 when Ole Miss comes to town.

[MarketingBully]

We could be 0-5 when Ole Miss comes to town.

Really?? There is more chance of us being 5-0 then 0-5 IMO. Not going to happen.

[Jacksondevildog]

Really?? There is more chance of us being 5-0 then 0-5 IMO. Not going to happen.

I hope I'm wrong, but our lack of post depth and poor defense will be exposed.

[MarketingBully]

Guys, the reason we are 7-5 mainly has to do with Malik Newman's turf toe to start the season. If we had a healthy Malik Newman from the start, this team is 10-2 and you have a completely different outlook then saying we could start 1-4 or 0-5. My guess is we are 2-3 when Ole Miss comes to town for us to go 3-3 but we are a much better team then our 7-5 record indicates now that Newman is healthy.

[Jacksondevildog]

If we can start getting quality minutes from Holman, we can make a big improvement. Our first big off the bench doesn't need to be Johnny Z.

[preachermatt83]

Newman getting healthy is huge but the biggest reason we are seeing improvement is that Coach Howland swallowed his pride and went to the Zone. I wish every coach in all our sports were as willing to do such things. Great move coach.

[msstate7]

Newman getting healthy is huge but the biggest reason we are seeing improvement is that Coach Howland swallowed his pride and went to the Zone. I wish every coach in all our sports were as willing to do such things. Great move coach.

I think it's more than just that. We're playing much more unselfishly. Guys are looking to pass more

[SDDawg]

Newman is going to the rack at will now, and his intensity level and effort will increase as the competition level increases. His shooting has been spotty, but has he gets healthier in the last couple of games I have turned into a believer. Not having seen him play outside of a couple of all-star games and some highlight footage, I didn't fully understand how much that injury was affecting him but it's obvious now. He can actually get to the basket and his body control and athleticism is outstanding. Can't wait to see him against the more competitive teams.