Horns come in at #15!!

[blonthang]

The Link

Above such traditionals as Kentucky, UConn, and Memphis.

Amazing, for this group of kiddos.

And kudos, to this point, for Barnes herding these cats into a team.

Hook 'em

 

[NorthernNJHorn]

Holy Cow! A 10 spot jump in a week!

I hope these kiddos don't let it get to their heads. The second half of the conference schedule will be brutal now that the Horns will have the target on their back. If Barnes leads this group to a 7-2 finish or better starting Saturday @ KSU, he will truly deserve a COY recognition.

 

[Texaholic]

Sounds about right to me... I would have put us at #19 last week, #15 this week. If we sweep TCU and defend home court the rest of the way, we have an argument for a 3 or 4 seed. Astonishing how far this team has come. Kudos to the players and coaches.

 

[jayakris]

And we are #18 in USAToday Coaches poll, and #22 in ESPN's RPI rankings. About a 4 seed in the tournament, as of now. How unbelievable!

 

[Dionysus]

I don't follow college basketball much, but San Diego State at #5? Wowzers.

 

[Wishbonemac]

If THIS trend continues, I can see us rising a few more spots.

I can't imagine us losing at home if we come close to filling every seat.

 

[cmtsip]

 

[LonghornCatholic]

 

[Wishbonemac]

If we go 5-3 our next 8 games we should stay in the Top 16 I calculate.

 

[ProdigalHorn]

It was unthinkable to start the season, but imagine if this team duplicates its first half, has a strong tourney, and plays itself into a three seed. They might have a shot at a serious run!

 

[Mesohorny]

Fuckin' A

 

[WorsterMan]

I am so impressed with what this very young and committed team and Coach Barnes have done this season

 

[caryhorn]

Awesome!

 

[UTExinPDX]

 

[tejas77]

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[Vol Horn 4 Life]

Freakin' great!! This is the kind of attention a team gets by beating four straight ranked teams. Let's hope they can handle it.

 

[hooklahoma]

I think we have our answer about being able to handle it. I figured i would have unrealistic expectations due to the impressive streak, but getting doubled up by the sixth place team in the league is a little disappointing.

 

[Third Coast]

I guess this means we aren't a basketball school either.

 

[johnnyg88]

I'm thinking they have to be at home with the wind at their back to win. Gut-check time.

 

[blonthang]

Hey, the Horns smoked KU in Austin. Beat 4 of the top Big XII teams in a row.

I don't think anyone was predicting them to go undefeated from here on out.

I know the Horns looked horrible today --- but the point is there performance today was very NON-typical of there season.

They had a bad day, KSU played lights out.

No reason to panic or start being negative on the team, coaches, or program.

Now, if they go 2-8 of the next 10 games, that's another story. Doubt that will happen.

Hook 'em