Just curious as to what others think. Do you think if UVa had won one of those games, that the thought process on UVa would have changed drastically (even if everything else stayed the same, including the need for a miracle to beat Wake in W-S)?
The reason I ask is after demolishing UL in the Ville, there seems to be a consensus that we at least split the remaining four road games and sweep or nearly sweep at home. Some feel we might go 8-1 down the stretch (which, admittedly is possible ... would be likely playing like we did Saturday). I also would not put it out of the realm of possibility to win all nine and win the league outright, particularly if Jefferson is not ready when we go to Duke.
BUT I also could see us dropping three of four on the road, because all are tough trips/venues, and Louisville is the only really strong road effort we have put forth to date (BIG hat tip to Arden for calling the shock factor for UL's transfers not having seen the UVa D like other ACC opponents). And while they dropped the first last night, Carolina is capable of beating anybody anywhere.
FWIW, I really hope those back-to-back Tech losses don't end up taking us off the 1-line come tournament time (although, realistically, there is little significant difference between a 1 or 2, particularly after the first weekend).
The reason I ask is after demolishing UL in the Ville, there seems to be a consensus that we at least split the remaining four road games and sweep or nearly sweep at home. Some feel we might go 8-1 down the stretch (which, admittedly is possible ... would be likely playing like we did Saturday). I also would not put it out of the realm of possibility to win all nine and win the league outright, particularly if Jefferson is not ready when we go to Duke.
BUT I also could see us dropping three of four on the road, because all are tough trips/venues, and Louisville is the only really strong road effort we have put forth to date (BIG hat tip to Arden for calling the shock factor for UL's transfers not having seen the UVa D like other ACC opponents). And while they dropped the first last night, Carolina is capable of beating anybody anywhere.
FWIW, I really hope those back-to-back Tech losses don't end up taking us off the 1-line come tournament time (although, realistically, there is little significant difference between a 1 or 2, particularly after the first weekend).
