Memphis musings...

Even with the chance to become the unanimous #1 team in the land, losing to Memphis would still hurt worse than winning would feel good.

What are the odds that Bruce wears the Florida 2006 suit again?

I will never be convinced that he didn't know what was going to happen when he donned those threads down in Gainesville.

If Chris & Juannie can combine for 35 points, we win. Tyler will get his 10-15 as is his custom.

If we can get 3 fouls on Dorsey in the 1st half, we win. Time to learn the pump fake.

If we shoot 66% on free throws with at least 15 attempts, we probably win.

#2, going on #1

Because Wake pulled the upset last night and Texas beat Kansas during the week, it is likely that the Vols will rise to #2 in this week's rankings. Everyone knows that after a midweek speed bump against Auburn, the Vols will take on #1 Memphis on Saturday night.

(I will preface my next comment by saying that it's probably not what most people would think...just wanted to warn you.)

Last night, in the aftermath of the Duke loss, what immediately came to my mind was this:

If Tennessee is able to pull off a victory on Saturday night and subsequently rise to #1 in the rankings the following Monday, I honestly think I would be satisfied with this season, right then and there. Even better if we could hold onto it for a week.

Maybe not if we lose in the first-ever #16 over a #1 seed upset, but if we make it to the round of 16 and then fall, I would look back at that #1 ranking and be pleased.