****NEW RPI IS......... (you will like this a lot!)

[polandhog]

39

That's a good number!

TOURNAMENT worthy right now!

according to realtimerpi

oh, and Vandy?  right now they are 50!

oh, and MSU?  right now they are 60 !!


WE HAVE 20 WINS AND TOP 39 RPI!

WOOT!

KEEP WINNING!

[Tomhog™]

It might be enough to get into the tourney...

[razorbackfan4life]

YES!!!! AHAHAHAA!~~~!!!

[Hollywood_HOGan]

we need one more win still

[football17]

39

That's a good number!

TOURNAMENT worthy right now!

according to realtimerpi


oh, and MSU?  right now they are 60!


WE HAVE 20 WINS AND TOP 39 RPI!

WOOT!

KEEP WINNING!

Calm down man. Tomorrow is what matters.

[dotnet]

If we lose to MSU, there is no way we get into the tourny.  There isn't enough spots and only one of us is getting in.  They can't put us in over MSU if they beat us 2 of 3 and one of those on a neutral court.

[Hogtropolis™]

Not to be negative here, but we need a win tomorrow to ensure that it stays in the 30's.  If we mess around and get beat, we will be back in the 40's.

[Hogtropolis™]

If we lose to MSU, there is no way we get into the tourny.  There isn't enough spots and only one of us is getting in.  They can't put us in over MSU if they beat us 2 of 3 and one of those on a neutral court.

Very good point.

[Bomis Hawg]

Arkansas won today.  Two wins against Vanderbilt in less than a week.
I think Arkansas has a good case. 

A win tomorrow would book it for Arkansas.  Today, Arkansas is bumping the bubble.  Likely in, I think.  39 RPI is good.  Could go higher.

[dotnet]

What would be key is for us to win one more and have teams like Purdy and Illi to lose their next game.  Having a better RPI than Purdue, Illi, Missouri St., Drexel, Tech, KState, FSU, and ODU would be pretty huge. 

When they look at that and see that we're in the SEC championship game, I think that will put us in.  We have to beat MSU though.

[Hollywood_HOGan]

we screwed oursleves too much during the regular year.

We still MUST win one more game.

[lightsout]

we screwed oursleves too much during the regular year.

We still MUST win one more game.

I agree

[Hog Fan from Camden]

Bottom line, if they bet MSU tomorrow, they are in the NCAAT.  Period!  If they lose who knows.

[chiefsfan]

If we win tommorow, We dont have to sit through the selection show Sunday on Pins and Needles


40 is the magic number when it comes to NCAA and RPI, rarely do top 40 RPI teams get turned down.   Win tommorow, and our RPI wont drop enough even with a loss on Sunday to go back over 40

Oh heck, lets just win the entire dang tourney and make it easy on ourselves

[bosshawg38]

We cannot get complacent. I want the SEC title!

MSU, you're up next!

[CheeZ_PuFF]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

[Hogpuddin]

I know that we've disagreed a time or two in the past,  POLANDHOG, , but you're okay in my book.  Especially when you bring great info to the table such as that.  Respect.  +1  Thanks.

[msudawgs64]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

[ErieHog]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

SEC Tournament Titles
Kentucky:  25
MSU:  2

Regular Season SEC Titles:
Kentucky: 43
MSU:6


Tradition and the history of the tournament, and even Arkansas' record against these teams all time, argues that we'd rather see MSU than Kentucky.

[camelt]

I think we are in regardless, but I say we beat that ass tomorrow regardless so it is a mute point.  Cameltoe early line is Ark -2 vs Miss St.

[NuttMustGo!]

That's great! We should get in with at least one more win!!!

[Hollywood_HOGan]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

its gonna be an awsome game tomorrow. Both teams will lay it on the line to get to the NCAAT.
Gotta admit, i wanted the big blue because they didnt get a bye.

Both teams had crazy Qfinal wins and both should be ready for a real battle.

[polandhog]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

its gonna be an awsome game tomorrow. Both teams will lay it on the line to get to the NCAAT.
Gotta admit, i wanted the big blue because they didnt get a bye.

Both teams had crazy Qfinal wins and both should be ready for a real battle.

i think msu is as tired as us... they were huffing and puffing in their game

[msudawgs64]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

SEC Tournament Titles
Kentucky:  25
MSU:  2

Regular Season SEC Titles:
Kentucky: 43
MSU:6


Tradition and the history of the tournament, and even Arkansas' record against these teams all time, argues that we'd rather see MSU than Kentucky.

well putting it that way makes sense..but I was looking at this year, regular season matchups.  I did not feel that UK had enough to make it tourney title # 26 and the regular season stuff in the past really has no bearing.  But I do at least understand where you are coming from.

I agree Hollywood, this may be a shootout..so far this has been a hell of a tournament..

[msudawgs64]

I was more worried about Vandy then MSU. Not saying we will win/lose but i thought that if we get past Vandy and heard MSU beat Kentucky, we had a good shot to make it championship game.

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.  Split the series home and home, we absolutely drilled you guys on our home court, lost by 9 on y'alls. Last two games beat an highly overrated Alabama team like no ones business and then took out UK on really what could be considered Rupp Arena-Atlanta branch.   But to each their own I guess.

its gonna be an awsome game tomorrow. Both teams will lay it on the line to get to the NCAAT.
Gotta admit, i wanted the big blue because they didnt get a bye.

Both teams had crazy Qfinal wins and both should be ready for a real battle.

i think msu is as tired as us... they were huffing and puffing in their game

lol, they all better be sound asleep right now..

[hoggystyle78]

Remove all doubt boys!!!, take MSU to the woodshed on the way to the SEC TITLE!!!!!!! :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[silvertip]

If we lose to MSU, there is no way we get into the tourny.  There isn't enough spots and only one of us is getting in.  They can't put us in over MSU if they beat us 2 of 3 and one of those on a neutral court.

There's enough spots if the SEC gets 6, which is becoming probable.

The SEC-West stock is rising. Three teams in the SECT semis.

Let UGA & Ole Miss lose tonight, then MSU & Hawgs might both get in.  WPS!!

[DeltaBoy]

GO Hogs beat Dogs!

[imtad16]

thats pretty solid

[WindyCityHog]

....per Warren Nolan.

http://www.warrennolan.com/basketball/2007/rpi

[jimmur74]

If we lose to MSU, there is no way we get into the tourny.  There isn't enough spots and only one of us is getting in.  They can't put us in over MSU if they beat us 2 of 3 and one of those on a neutral court.

Are you on the selection Committee? No. So I wouldn't say things like that. All I know is we are 7-3 in our last 10. We beat SOuthern Illinois as well (no 11) I think we have a very strong resume now. All bets are off

[deucea729]

It's amazing what a miracle Gary Ervin shot will do for your season, isn't it?   :razorback:

[pork-e-pine]

It's amazing what a miracle Gary Ervin shot will do for your season, isn't it?   :razorback:

GE= Stan Heath's puff of wind.

[Hogtropolis™]

It's amazing what a miracle Gary Ervin shot will do for your season, isn't it?   :razorback:

GI= Stan Heath's puff of wind.

Who or what is GI?

[pork-e-pine]

It's amazing what a miracle Gary Ervin shot will do for your season, isn't it?   :razorback:

GI= Stan Heath's puff of wind.

Who or what is GI?

My bad, i fixed it.

[NuttinItUp]

Good stuff. We should be in.

[IowaHog]

It's been a good week.  Go Hogs.  Not that anybody wonders about my opinion, but I say we keep Heath for another year.  He's getting there...

[Hogtropolis™]

....per Warren Nolan.

http://www.warrennolan.com/basketball/2007/rpi

#36!!!

[josh_sec33]

I tend to agree with what is said. Win tomorrow we should be in. Lose and it's hoping all of the other bubbles burst before ours.

[Talon]

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.

Please allow me to explain it:  It has nothing to do with the quality of the teams.  It has everything to do with Kentucky's tradition and that they will most likely be given the edge as far as the zebra's are concerned.  IMO, your Dogs almost fell today because Kentucky's seemed to get the benefit of the doubt from the zebra's.  It can be hard to win 5 on 8.

[msudawgs64]

I guess I don't understand this mindset in most figuring we are an easier win.

Please allow me to explain it:  It has nothing to do with the quality of the teams.  It has everything to do with Kentucky's tradition and that they will most likely be given the edge as far as the zebra's are concerned.  IMO, your Dogs almost fell today because Kentucky's seemed to get the benefit of the doubt from the zebra's.  It can be hard to win 5 on 8.

I agree with this assessment as well.  It is true that this is the UK Invitational, you have to be able to overcome the refs to win it most years against them.

[WASAHAWG70]

No team knows that better than the hogs.

[cityhog]

If we lose to MSU, there is no way we get into the tourny.  There isn't enough spots and only one of us is getting in.  They can't put us in over MSU if they beat us 2 of 3 and one of those on a neutral court.

There's enough spots if the SEC gets 6, which is becoming probable.

The SEC-West stock is rising. Three teams in the SECT semis.

Let UGA & Ole Miss lose tonight, then MSU & Hawgs might both get in.  WPS!!

One down - UGA - GONE!  C'mon LSU!