[DeuceUL]

You have been around long enough to know tha deserving does not always dictate inclusion in the tourney.

The key is today. If UK beats a legit top 25 LSU, that gives them their win, it improves their RPI, Most importantly gives them the magic 20th win as an SEC team and puts them in a postion to play two beatable teams in the 1st two rounds of the SEC tournament.

The USC loss hurt the Cats badly, but they can atone for all of it today. They will beat Georgia and they will be expected to lose to FL. A 21-10 record from the SEC, you have to say they are in.

Last Year, the SEC put in similar teams At Large:

Kentucky 18-12
Arkansas 22-11
Mississippi 22-10

I agree 100% that if they beat LSU today they are in. If they don't however, and also lose to Florida, I would be nervous as a Cat fan on Selection Sunday if they don't win the SEC tourney.