Starting 4-0 had to happen and did. From here, I look at getting at least one win in Maui, so let's just say 1-2, then beat the 4 schools coming to Athens-toughest likely SMU, that gives us 9 non conference, then we have Arizona State and Memphis-both will be tough, but if we can split and get 10 wins non conference, that would be HUGE.
So as far as SEC slate goes, Kentucky at home, we could get that-they play better as the season goes so playing them that early helps, also think we can beat UT at home, and Miss State and AU are not the same as they were last year-but will certainly be tough on the road. If we even 1-4 to start, 2-3, you are looking at 12-5 and I think schedule after the first 5 is not nearly as difficult.
This team is going to be tough if Hammonds plays like he did last night. Edwards still has a lot to learn and is going to get better and better, and with teams focusing so much on him, guys like Hammonds, Crump, Harris (when he comes back) and Gresham are going to get a lot of easy looks, and Wheeler is a great high energy guy coming off the bench. Also, you guys have to remember all the talent lost last year from SEC teams, and we played some of those really good teams TOUGH down the stretch, granted we lost Clax but I just think this team has the capability to play 500 in conference and if they do, having a player like Edwards gets us in the dance.
