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[QUOTE="FrancoPizza, post: 4991353, member: 5195"]
I think at some point we have to accept that we dug our own hole to a large extent.   We can gripe about the metrics, but take a look at KenPom for instance.  We used to consistently be in the top 20 on offense and defense in KenPom when we were really good.   Efficiency and point margins have a reasonable correlation.  We have not been consistent enough to blow teams out over a full 40 minutes, and we have lacked the leadership and resiliency to get back up when we get punched in the mouth.

If the "experts" choose to lean heavily on NET or take it with a grain of salt is really out of our control.  The fact is this team just flat out quit in MULTIPLE games earlier in the season and we are trying to rationalize why that shouldn't hurt us.   Yes, we are playing better in the last couple weeks, but GT is included in that streak as an ugly stain that we can't wash off.

I do think the margin of defeat will be overlooked IF we can win these last 2 games.  Assuming we can play well and beat Louisville without white knuckling it, then JGIII may be the person standing between us and a possible NCAA bid.
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