Survey Says...!

Gomez here...

We asked you guys if you thought the Cats would go undefeated in the SEC and here were the results...

NO - 46 votes (56%)
YES - 36 votes (44%)

Now, you might have noticed, we didn't give you guys an easy out by adding a third indifferent option like "Maybe" or "Not Sure." We kept it simple, and by doing so, forced our readers to pick one or the other. And the results were actually pretty close. While there is a few more of us that think they'll eventually lose a game or two in the SEC, there's still a pretty solid group that believe the Cats will enter tourney time with a 31-0 record.

If that were to happen, here's a list of the toughest games still on the schedule that Kentucky will have to win to achieve that impressive feat...

:: at South Carolina (01/26/10) - It starts tonight with a visit to the home of the Gamecocks. Sure, Carolina's record isn't impressive, and they've lost three in a row, but don't make a mistake about it, they'll be ready to play and I expect a tough game.

:: Ole Miss (02/02/10) - The Rebels are one of the only four SEC teams ranked nationally, and they're a solid team. Luckily, we play them at home this season, so that will help, but its still a tough game.

:: at Mississippi State (02/16/10) - The Bulldogs are a tough team to figure out. If they're playing at their best, Kentucky could easily get beat. However, if the Cats come ready to play and knock the Bulldogs in the mouth first (speaking figuratively, of course!), we could win this one easily. Again, it all depends on which Mississippi State team shows up.

:: at Vandy (02/20/10) - This game doesn't really need much of an explanation. Its Vandy on the road, and that's always tough. Period.

:: at Tennessee (02/27/10) - Tennessee is still trying to figure themselves out, but they've played better than anyone expected since Tyler Smith's exit from the team. And, they've already beat Kansas at home this season, the Jayhawks' only loss.

:: at Georgia (03/03/10) - The Bulldogs just keep getting better and better, and they proved that with a double-digit win over the Vols this past Saturday. When we hosted them in Rupp, they gave us all they wanted, and they'll be confident when we face off again. Expect a barn burner.

So there ya have it. We might go 31-0, but if we do, we'll have to win some very tough games before that can happen.

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