SEC 21-22

[militarydog]

This except Florida beat MSU.

R Farley was out tonight with a “medical issue”. MSU has seven players and one is limited. They ran out of steam at the end. Tough break because MSU needed to get the home win, especially with a tough Ole Miss team coming Sunday.

 

[JellyBean]

From the contender standings here are the remaining schedules.
South Carolina-@UK, @UGA, Aub, TN, @TAM, @OM
Tennessee-MO, Vandy, @AL, @SC, MissSt, LSU
Florida- @MissSt, @Aub, Ark, @LSU, @Vandy, MO
LSU-@OM, UGA, @TAM, @MSU, FL, AL, @TN
Ole Miss-LSU, @MSU, TAM, @Vandy, Ark, @Aub, SC
Georgia-@LSU, SC, MO, @Aub, @Ark, TAM
Mississippi State-FL, OM, @UK, LSU, @MO, @UT, Ark
Missouri-@TN, Ark, @UGA, MSU, UK, @FL

I don’t see anyone catching South Carolina. However Tennessee has a favorable schedule. The game versus SC and then LSU are big. Likewise Ole Miss has two big games. Tonight’s game against LSU is big to see if they can stay top three. Florida only has one big game left although they have a lot of road games. I’ll be interested to see if LSU can regain their earlier form. They too have a lot of road games left.

I don’t see any of the remaining teams with enough winnable games to climb into the top three.

I agree to a degree that South Carolina looks uncatchable. But the way this season is going with so many upsets. Anything is possible. South Carolina, if they aren't locked in and focus, they could stumble. The SEC has been full of surprises this year. More than usual. Ole Miss has been impressive. Florida? Who would have thought they would be this competitive? Tennessee. Hot early has stumbled of late. Georgia is capable of knocking off a top team. It has been a fun year for SEC WBB and for all of WBB to be honest.

 

[Jmsdawg]

R Farley was out tonight with a “medical issue”. MSU has seven players and one is limited. They ran out of steam at the end. Tough break because MSU needed to get the home win, especially with a tough Ole Miss team coming Sunday.

Mil, did you see the Standing Ovation our fans gave these ladies last night? Imagine what the fans would have done if we won that game. I think these ladies are as tough as any team we have ever had but lack of size is hard to overcome, there were times when we played that game with no player 6ft, 5 guards make inside game tough to accomplish.

 

[visitingcock]

Friday Morning:

CONF -SEC	OVERALL	HOME	ROAD	NEUTRAL	PF	PA	STRK
South Carolina	10-1	22-1	12-0	6-1	4-0	1637	1183	W10
Tennessee	9-2	20-4	12-1	6-3	2-0	1697	1410	W1
LSU	8-3	20-4	12-2	4-2	4-0	1823	1456	W3
Florida	8-3	18-6	9-3	6-2	3-1	1659	1530	W3
Ole Miss	6-4	18-5	8-4	7-1	3-0	1571	1258	L-1
Georgia	6-5	17-6	9-4	6-2	2-0	1625	1331	L-2
Arkansas	5-5	15-8	12-3	2-5	1-0	1750	1472	W1
Mississippi State	5-5	14-8	10-3	3-4	1-1	1584	1428	L-1

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Sunday, February 13, 2022

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/13 - 12:00 PM ET	Vanderbilt	(13) Tennessee	SEC Network
2/13 - 12:00 PM ET	(1) South Carolina	(17) Georgia	ESPN2
2/13 - 2:00 PM ET	Kentucky	Alabama	SEC Network
2/13 - 3:00 PM ET	(14) LSU	Texas A&M	SEC Network +
2/13 - 3:00 PM ET	Arkansas	Missouri	SEC Network +
2/13 - 4:00 PM ET	Ole Miss	Mississippi St	SEC Network

 

[militarydog]

Mil, did you see the Standing Ovation our fans gave these ladies last night? Imagine what the fans would have done if we won that game. I think these ladies are as tough as any team we have ever had but lack of size is hard to overcome, there were times when we played that game with no player 6ft, 5 guards make inside game tough to accomplish.

It’s really amazing how the fan base and players have rallied around this team and the coach. I will be interested to see how the remainder of the season plays out. If he gets them to the NCAA tournament then it is going to be very difficult to justify a change unless someone amazing is available. I think the key is still going to be whether or not he can recruit some size. If he gets a great post player to commit to him then that really makes things interesting.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Friday Morning:

CONF -SEC	OVERALL	HOME	ROAD	NEUTRAL	PF	PA	STRK
South Carolina	10-1	22-1	12-0	6-1	4-0	1637	1183	W10
Tennessee	9-2	20-4	12-1	6-3	2-0	1697	1410	W1
LSU	8-3	20-4	12-2	4-2	4-0	1823	1456	W3
Florida	8-3	18-6	9-3	6-2	3-1	1659	1530	W3
Ole Miss	6-4	18-5	8-4	7-1	3-0	1571	1258	L-1
Georgia	6-5	17-6	9-4	6-2	2-0	1625	1331	L-2
Arkansas	5-5	15-8	12-3	2-5	1-0	1750	1472	W1
Mississippi State	5-5	14-8	10-3	3-4	1-1	1584	1428	L-1

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Sunday, February 13, 2022

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/13 - 12:00 PM ET	Vanderbilt	(13) Tennessee	SEC Network
2/13 - 12:00 PM ET	(1) South Carolina	(17) Georgia	ESPN2
2/13 - 2:00 PM ET	Kentucky	Alabama	SEC Network
2/13 - 3:00 PM ET	(14) LSU	Texas A&M	SEC Network +
2/13 - 3:00 PM ET	Arkansas	Missouri	SEC Network +
2/13 - 4:00 PM ET	Ole Miss	Mississippi St	SEC Network

Ole Miss and MSU should be a fun one

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I've lamented about where our program has gone but will hand it to the players: they've not backed down at all. That was probably my biggest complaint about NMP was there was almost no effort or fire from the players. This team lacks size but has a grit about them that has allowed them to play above their heads for much of the season. They aren't lacking talent or effort but zero depth and size.

Novak may not be the permanent coach but unless the school plans to open their wallet to pay a well regarded lower tier coach or top notch assistant then he should be strongly considered.

 

[Jmsdawg]

It’s really amazing how the fan base and players have rallied around this team and the coach. I will be interested to see how the remainder of the season plays out. If he gets them to the NCAA tournament then it is going to be very difficult to justify a change unless someone amazing is available. I think the key is still going to be whether or not he can recruit some size. If he gets a great post player to commit to him then that really makes things interesting.

I would love for Madison Booker to be that recruit. Jessika should be great next year but if Anne and Myra both leave they will be super hard to replace. Do they still have Covid eligibility?

 

[SimpleDawg]

Gonna be hard to get Madison Booker to come here. The problem is John Cohen. He's not gonna keep Doug Novak, he'll go and hire NMP part 2 because that's his "objective" brain talking. He ran off Henderson after our tied 2nd highest finish ever in history. I get that Lemonis was the end product of that decision, but he's not gonna duplicate that success with women's basketball. He's not a women's basketball guy. He's a baseball guy - as proven by his failures in all the other sports besides baseball.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

R Farley was out tonight with a “medical issue”. MSU has seven players and one is limited. They ran out of steam at the end. Tough break because MSU needed to get the home win, especially with a tough Ole Miss team coming Sunday.

Just wanted to be clear that was just my prediction for who was going to win the games last night.

 

[SECbbfan24]

LSU did an amazing job defensively on Georgias starters. The weird part of the game was Georgias bench almost won the game for them. 36-4 difference in bench points. LSU has no bench unfortunately, there is a significant drop off.

Gusters looks like she is finally learning to play defense and rebound well but she has a long way to go offensively. I was pleased with the minutes her and Trasi gave us last night. Aifuwa and Newby gave us nothing offensively

 

[MSSportsGuy]

Gonna be hard to get Madison Booker to come here. The problem is John Cohen. He's not gonna keep Doug Novak, he'll go and hire NMP part 2 because that's his "objective" brain talking. He ran off Henderson after our tied 2nd highest finish ever in history. I get that Lemonis was the end product of that decision, but he's not gonna duplicate that success with women's basketball. He's not a women's basketball guy. He's a baseball guy - as proven by his failures in all the other sports besides baseball.

It sounds as though you and I agree on Cohen. I was upset when he got the job initially. My words were our last two ADs, Byrne and Stricklen, are at Bama and FL. No other P5 school would dream of hiring Cohen and that's not someone I want making those decisions.

 

[militarydog]

Just wanted to be clear that was just my prediction for who was going to win the games last night.

That’s how I read it.

 

[militarydog]

Gonna be hard to get Madison Booker to come here. The problem is John Cohen. He's not gonna keep Doug Novak, he'll go and hire NMP part 2 because that's his "objective" brain talking. He ran off Henderson after our tied 2nd highest finish ever in history. I get that Lemonis was the end product of that decision, but he's not gonna duplicate that success with women's basketball. He's not a women's basketball guy. He's a baseball guy - as proven by his failures in all the other sports besides baseball.

I’m concerned you are correct that he could go in a different direction regardless. However I think Coach Novak is going to make it very difficult for him. I’ve long maintained that I liked what I’ve seen to date from Coach Novak but wanted to see how the season played before making the final call. As time progresses I’m becoming more and more supportive of him being hired. Also, it is my understanding that his communication to date with M Booker has been extremely favorable. I do think she also likes MSU, the school.

 

[Jmsdawg]

I’m concerned you are correct that he could go in a different direction regardless. However I think Coach Novak is going to make it very difficult for him. I’ve long maintained that I liked what I’ve seen to date from Coach Novak but wanted to see how the season played before making the final call. As time progresses I’m becoming more and more supportive of him being hired. Also, it is my understanding that his communication to date with M Booker has been extremely favorable. I do think she also likes MSU, the school.

I have heard similar rumors about Madison Booker. What I heard was Southern Miss, not in her final 5, was recruiting her hard but MSST was the favorite among Mississippi universities. Believe she is also looking hard at UConn so we have real competition for Madison. If MSST is not her choice I hope she goes with UConn.

 

[SimpleDawg]

Another guy we need is to beat out for Madison Booker is Vic. He's probably actually the most dangerous. IMO, Cohen is the only AD in the country who would hire NMP. No other AD of a top 10 women's basketball program would go anywhere near NMP who had 0 years of Power 5 experience. Look at what Phillip Fulmer did.... he's a football guy and he hired Kellie Jolly Harper and Tennessee is instantly in the fold again. Look what Stricklin did with Kelly Rae Finlay, and not to mention he hired Vic too. There's a pattern here, those are guys that know what they're doing. Cohen just sucks.

 

[militarydog]

Interesting day so far. I’m concerned Ole Miss is about to put it on MSU.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Interesting day so far. I’m concerned Ole Miss is about to put it on MSU.

Mil, I also thought it would be a tough day but this team continues to amaze me. They just never quit, no depth or size, but they beat a good Ole Miss team that has size, depth, and a dominate post player. I love this team and their coach!

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Much like last year with Miss State, the fan owe the prediction people an apology. (Myself definitely included)

UGA is now .500 in the league and probably shouldn't be ranked.

 

[militarydog]

Mil, I also thought it would be a tough day but this team continues to amaze me. They just never quit, no depth or size, but they beat a good Ole Miss team that has size, depth, and a dominate post player. I love this team and their coach!

Yeah that post didn’t age well. Coach Novak just beat Coach Yo and one of the top post picks in the WNBA with Charlotte Kohl playing center. Unreal job he is doing this season. This was the resume game he needed. Whether it is by MSU or another team Doug Novak is about to get paid.

 

[GoDawgs4]

I was pessimistic about this team earlier in the season but Novak and this staff have earned the right to be permanent. These players have been awesome as they have overcome some incredible obstacles.
Great win today over a team that crushed us just a few weeks ago and should have crushed us again today.

 

[TC22]

Much like last year with Miss State, the fan owe the prediction people an apology. (Myself definitely included)

UGA is now .500 in the league and probably shouldn't be ranked.

Yes they -robably won’t be after Monday’s poll comes out.

 

[Jmsdawg]

I was pessimistic about this team earlier in the season but Novak and this staff have earned the right to be permanent. These players have been awesome as they have overcome some incredible obstacles.
Great win today over a team that crushed us just a few weeks ago and should have crushed us again today.

Hard to crush a team that will not quit and has fans who believe and appreciate the effort. I have every hope the Hump becomes the graveyard for opposing WBB teams. I finally feel MSST is coming back and we owe it to Coach Novak!

 

[visitingcock]

Monday morning standings and weekly schedule:

CONF	OVERALL	HOME	ROAD	NEUTRAL	PF	PA	STRK
South Carolina	11-1	23-1	12-0	7-1	4-0	1709	1237	W11
Tennessee	10-2	21-4	13-1	6-3	2-0	1763	1462	W2
LSU	9-3	21-4	12-2	5-2	4-0	1897	1514	W4
Florida	8-3	18-6	9-3	6-2	3-1	1659	1530	W3
Ole Miss	6-5	18-6	8-4	7-2	3-0	1630	1328	L-2
Arkansas	6-5	16-8	12-3	3-5	1-0	1838	1543	W2
Mississippi State	6-5	15-8	11-3	3-4	1-1	1654	1487	W1
Georgia	6-6	17-7	9-5	6-2	2-0	1679	1403	L-3

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/14 - 7:00 PM ET	(19) Florida	Auburn	SEC Network

2/15 - 6:00 PM ET

Mississippi St

Kentucky

SEC Network +

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/17 - 6:00 PM ET	Arkansas	(19) Florida	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Auburn	(1) South Carolina	SEC Network
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	(14) LSU	Mississippi St	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Vanderbilt	Kentucky	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Missouri	(17) Georgia	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	(13) Tennessee	Alabama	SEC Network +
2/17 - 9:00 PM ET	Texas A&M	Ole Miss

2/20 - 12:00 PM ET	(17) Georgia	Auburn	SEC Network
2/20 - 1:00 PM ET	(13) Tennessee	(1) South Carolina	ABC
2/20 - 2:00 PM ET	Kentucky	Arkansas	SEC Network
2/20 - 3:00 PM ET	Ole Miss	Vanderbilt	SEC Network +
2/20 - 3:00 PM ET	Mississippi St	Missouri	SEC Network +
2/20 - 4:00 PM ET	(19) Florida	(14) LSU	SEC Network
2/20 - 6:00 PM ET	Alabama	Texas A&M	SEC Network

 

[militarydog]

Monday morning standings and weekly schedule:

CONF	OVERALL	HOME	ROAD	NEUTRAL	PF	PA	STRK
South Carolina	11-1	23-1	12-0	7-1	4-0	1709	1237	W11
Tennessee	10-2	21-4	13-1	6-3	2-0	1763	1462	W2
LSU	9-3	21-4	12-2	5-2	4-0	1897	1514	W4
Florida	8-3	18-6	9-3	6-2	3-1	1659	1530	W3
Ole Miss	6-5	18-6	8-4	7-2	3-0	1630	1328	L-2
Arkansas	6-5	16-8	12-3	3-5	1-0	1838	1543	W2
Mississippi State	6-5	15-8	11-3	3-4	1-1	1654	1487	W1
Georgia	6-6	17-7	9-5	6-2	2-0	1679	1403	L-3

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/14 - 7:00 PM ET	(19) Florida	Auburn	SEC Network

2/15 - 6:00 PM ET

Mississippi St

Kentucky

SEC Network +

Date	Away	Home	Game Info
2/17 - 6:00 PM ET	Arkansas	(19) Florida	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Auburn	(1) South Carolina	SEC Network
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	(14) LSU	Mississippi St	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Vanderbilt	Kentucky	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	Missouri	(17) Georgia	SEC Network +
2/17 - 7:00 PM ET	(13) Tennessee	Alabama	SEC Network +
2/17 - 9:00 PM ET	Texas A&M	Ole Miss

2/20 - 12:00 PM ET	(17) Georgia	Auburn	SEC Network
2/20 - 1:00 PM ET	(13) Tennessee	(1) South Carolina	ABC
2/20 - 2:00 PM ET	Kentucky	Arkansas	SEC Network
2/20 - 3:00 PM ET	Ole Miss	Vanderbilt	SEC Network +
2/20 - 3:00 PM ET	Mississippi St	Missouri	SEC Network +
2/20 - 4:00 PM ET	(19) Florida	(14) LSU	SEC Network
2/20 - 6:00 PM ET	Alabama	Texas A&M	SEC Network

I just realized MSU plays Sunday then Tuesday, Thursday then Sunday. That is tough.