October 24, 200718 yr http://www.heraldleader.com/269/story/211013.html BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --A select media panel voted Billy Gillispie's first Kentucky team to finish second in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division, the league announced yesterday. It was the second straight year that the media voted UK second. Tennessee replaced Florida as the overwhelming choice to win the Eastern Division. The Vols received all 30 first-place votes to become the first unanimous choice to win a division since Auburn in 1999-2000. The media picked two-time defending national champion Florida to finish third in the Eastern Division, followed by Vanderbilt, Georgia and South Carolina. Kentuckian Chris Lofton of Tennessee received 27 of 30 votes for Player of the Year.
October 24, 200718 yr Pre-season All-SEC teams First Team Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Class F Richard Hendrix Alabama 6-8 265 So. G Patrick Beverly Arkansas 6-1 180 So. G/F Jamont Gordon Mississippi St. 6-4 230 Jr. G Chris Lofton Tennessee 6-2 200 Sr. G/F Shan Foster Vanderbilt 6-6 205 Sr. Second Team C Steven Hill Arkansas 7-0 245 Sr. F/C Charles Rhodes Mississippi St. 6-8 245 Sr. F Tasmin Mitchell LSU 6-7 230 Jr. C Dwayne Curtis Mississippi 6-8 262 Sr. F Tyler Smith Tennessee 6-7 215 So. You telling me Crawford, Bradley and Meeks Couldnt have made 2nd Team? Thats crazy!
October 24, 200718 yr I know Kentucky has struggled or been inconsistent the last few years and everyone is waiting to see how well the new coach and the recruiting class come together, BUT I don't see them finishing 2nd to UT. I'm not really a fan of either school, can't wait to see how it all plays out.
October 24, 200718 yr I know Kentucky has struggled or been inconsistent the last few years and everyone is waiting to see how well the new coach and the recruiting class come together, BUT I don't see them finishing 2nd to UT. I'm not really a fan of either school, can't wait to see how it all plays out. So what place do you see them?
October 24, 200718 yr So what place do you see them? I think Kentucky can finish 1st, if they can avoid injuries and this class comes together with the guys returning. No, I'm not a blind UK fan, but I do know this team has some talent on the floor and we all know what the new coach can do. I think UT finishes 2nd or maybe even 3rd. I don't know who they have coming in, but if they aren't shooting well from the field, they can lose to anyone. I think that will cost them in the long run yet again. I'm a huge fan of Lofton and I would love to see him make another trip to the Sweet 16 and maybe even further, but unless they have some consistent scoring in the paint, they likely won't go very far.
October 24, 200718 yr I think Kentucky can finish 1st, if they can avoid injuries and this class comes together with the guys returning. No, I'm not a blind UK fan, but I do know this team has some talent on the floor and we all know what the new coach can do. I think UT finishes 2nd or maybe even 3rd. I don't know who they have coming in, but if they aren't shooting well from the field, they can lose to anyone. I think that will cost them in the long run yet again. I'm a huge fan of Lofton and I would love to see him make another trip to the Sweet 16 and maybe even further, but unless they have some consistent scoring in the paint, they likely won't go very far. This Tennesse team is A lot different from last years, they can compete down low now, with Smith in the mix.
October 24, 200718 yr Author This Tennesse team is A lot different from last years, they can compete down low now, with Smith in the mix. Smith got one of the 3 POY votes that Lofton did not receive.
October 24, 200718 yr Pre-season All-SEC teams First Team Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Class F Richard Hendrix Alabama 6-8 265 So. G Patrick Beverly Arkansas 6-1 180 So. G/F Jamont Gordon Mississippi St. 6-4 230 Jr. G Chris Lofton Tennessee 6-2 200 Sr. G/F Shan Foster Vanderbilt 6-6 205 Sr. Second Team C Steven Hill Arkansas 7-0 245 Sr. F/C Charles Rhodes Mississippi St. 6-8 245 Sr. F Tasmin Mitchell LSU 6-7 230 Jr. C Dwayne Curtis Mississippi 6-8 262 Sr. F Tyler Smith Tennessee 6-7 215 So. You telling me Crawford, Bradley and Meeks Couldnt have made 2nd Team? Thats crazy! The 2nd team is ALL 4-5's!!!!!!!:sleep:
October 24, 200718 yr I think Kentucky can finish 1st, if they can avoid injuries and this class comes together with the guys returning. No, I'm not a blind UK fan, but I do know this team has some talent on the floor and we all know what the new coach can do. I think UT finishes 2nd or maybe even 3rd. I don't know who they have coming in, but if they aren't shooting well from the field, they can lose to anyone. I think that will cost them in the long run yet again. I'm a huge fan of Lofton and I would love to see him make another trip to the Sweet 16 and maybe even further, but unless they have some consistent scoring in the paint, they likely won't go very far. Duke Crews is suspended indefinitely. I know this won't help the Vols chances.
October 24, 200718 yr Duke Crews is suspended indefinitely. I know this won't help the Vols chances. Yea he is out..sounds like the same thing that happend to Major Wingate last season.
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