Game Thread: SECT Game 1: ALABAMA & KENTUCKY

[polandhog]

not much going on tonight, sorry for the clutter... whaddaya think?

game at 1:00 eastern

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[Bomis Hawg]

I don't think Alabama has the momentum, or confidence, to win this game.  I accidentally voted for Bama, though.

For those wanting to be the SEC#4, I am glad the Hogs got the 3 seed.  Because, likely Bama will get beat by Kentucky.  That's one and done, which won't cut it for the NCAAT.  Advantage Arkansas.  Huge difference in SOS, which Arkansas is inside the top 12 while Bama is pushing 50. 

This might be an ugly game.  60-48 type score.  Could be higher, though, if both teams show up.

[94 Hawg]

'bama thought they got thumped today, the cats will maw them early & often

[HawgG]

  I know Kentucky is glad to see Bama on Thursday.The Wildcats will win by 20 points and get to rest their key guys halfway through the 2nd half.They will be fresh for Friday's game against MSU and Kentucky will need to be.The Bulldogs have alot of talent and it has clicked in at the right time for them.

[hoginsanfran]

I think Kentucky wins, by sheer force of tubby will not go down kicking and screaming to gottfried!   

Bama becomes latest bcs school to miss the NCAAs with 20 wins!

[Bomis Hawg]

Since the BCS is associated with football, not sure if that reference would float over to hoops.
But, whatever refernce people want to use.

I don't think 20 wins is the magic mark, though.  Not always.
Clemson at 36.  Bama at 42.  Florida State at 45.  And, Arkansas at 51.  Top teams in the RPI with losing conference records. 

BC, Va. Tech, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Florida State, and Arkansas are the only teams in the top 51 in the RPI without 20 wins.  That's not good.

[hoginsanfran]

Since the BCS is associated with football, not sure if that reference would float over to hoops.
But, whatever refernce people want to use.

I don't think 20 wins is the magic mark, though.  Not always.
Clemson at 36.  Bama at 42.  Florida State at 45.  And, Arkansas at 51.  Top teams in the RPI with losing conference records. 

BC, Va. Tech, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Florida State, and Arkansas are the only teams in the top 51 in the RPI without 20 wins.  That's not good.

yep... having 19 at this point would be extra nice, but i guess we have to root for all bubble teams to tank, and root for no upsets in the acc/beast/b12, etc....    i think both virginia schools will not perform well in the tourney, something about their style of play lately.

[Dugann]

love seeing them as a 5th seed but don't count them out winning at least one.

[Fayetnam]

KY never plays on the first day! I am sure it's a shocker to them. They either win 1st or 2nd in the west and have the first day bye! Looks like Tubby will be available sooner rather than later!!!!

[Pigskin_Porker]

Kentucky has the better talent and should play well for their coach who's on a very hot seat. . .

[polandhog]

While bama should have all the motivation (i doubt they are in if they lose, embarrassed too many times in losses), kentucky will play harder, maybe for tubby, maybe for "catlanta" fans.... anyway, hogville agrees so far, a full 86%

[PigWig]

Kentucky is nearly unstoppable in Atlanta. I'm glad that we do not have to play them the first day.

[zebra]

How mad would the KY faithful be at Tubby, if they lost the first game on the first day??  WOW!

[hogfursty]

Kentucky and big in Catlanta

[rcowen]

ky

[polandhog]

How mad would the KY faithful be at Tubby, if they lost the first game on the first day??  WOW!

Suffice to say they get in the NCAA because of the NAME, but they go 1 and done and finish as the 'worst' 20 win team EVER... in that scenario, tubby COULD be gone... amazing, the man has a championship and multiple 25 win seasons... just not good enough for KY i guess...

[litmachog]

Has Kentucky ever played on Thursday of the SEC Tourney before?

[Bomis Hawg]

This is the first time Kentucky has played on Thursday since the expansion.
1979 was the last time Kentucky had to play 4 games in 4 days.

[tigerLSU]

IMO, it s gonna be a kentucky rout

[Brand X Hog Fan]

I picked the Tubbycats but I hope Bama wins. It will help our RPI, won't it?

[cosmodrum]

KY...not the jelly.

[Hogtropolis™]

Kentucky, no question

[polandhog]

NO faith in the Tide from Hogville i see... 1 more day!

[catfanNar]

Kentucky played ole miss last season on the opening thursday, this makes back to back seasons!!!

[bigyellowdog]

Tubby's team.

[PAHog]

East > West.  They've proved it all season.

[Conway Cool Daddy]

Is Ronald Steele playing? If not this could be ugly from the get go.

If he is playing it will be ugly by halftime.

[polandhog]

No i think steele is still out due to injury...

[polandhog]

Go Bama?  That would help our RPI right?

BUT.... we want Bama to be eliminated from the NCAABubble talk, so... Go Kentucky?

[Franchise_Hog]

I'm not pulling for Kentucky, but rather have them win.  It's always extremely difficult to beat someone 3 times in a row if we have to play Alabama down the road.

Plus, I want the Cats in Atlanta.  We've had them beat twice bad and blew it late.

[hoginsanfran]

I'm not pulling for Kentucky, but rather have them win.  It's always extremely difficult to beat someone 3 times in a row if we have to play Alabama down the road.

Plus, I want the Cats in Atlanta.  We've had them beat twice bad and blew it late.

agreed.  stan is due to beat tubby!

[PeytonManningSUCKS]

KY's probably got the edge, but I'm pulling for the tide.  As long as we don't hire tubby after he gets fired for bowing out first day of the tourney.

[Hogtropolis™]

1 hour till game time.  Any more votes?

[BCShogs]

Bama won the regular season meeting with KY, which should boost their confidence. I still think KY wins.

[polandhog]

45 minutes until the Tourney kicks off... any thoughts?

[polandhog]

TIED 2-2 so far... 17 min left 1st half

[polandhog]

KY started hot, but then missed their next EIGHT SHOTS

KENT 2
BAMA 3

16:00 left

[hoginsanfran]

pretty awful shooting display.....  and these teams are fighting to get in the NCAAs?  5 total points after 4 minutes and 16 possessions?

GOOD GRIEF!

[hoginsanfran]

Bama up on KY 9-8

[polandhog]

10 minutes left first half

ALABAMA 18
KENTUCKY 9


wow...


steele is in for bama

[polandhog]

now 21-13 Bama

[polandhog]

BAMA 21
KENT  17

8 minute media timeout!

[Tomhog™]

How many times is the title of this thread going to change?

[polandhog]

just one more \



KY up 22-21, takes the lead

[Hogtropolis™]

Bama is falling apart.  22-21 KY

[Tomhog™]

This looks like it's going to be a battle to the end...

[polandhog]

3 min left

27 - 27

[Tomhog™]

Thanks to Yahoo, I can watch this while I 'work'....

[Tomhog™]

KY finished with a 24-6 run... WOW!

[RunDMCforHeisman]

what channel is this on in fayetteville