It's time for the SEC to man up in Basketball

I maybe beating a dead horse as usual. However, I warned listeners months ago that the SEC wasn't going to get much respect and only three or four teams will get in the NCAA tournament. Why is it such a question? Because most teams non-conference schedule was weak. I gave Tennessee credit for playing good non-conference opponents, that's why they're in the NCAA tournament with no questions asked. Why was it so hard for SEC teams to crack the Top 25? Because their non-conference schedules were not impressive. Add to that, when they had a good non-conference opponent, wins have been scarce. Arkansas had their run for a week and then were brought back down to earth when conference play started. Why does the Big East and the ACC get such recognition? Because they play tougher opponents, even though their conferences are one of the best teams in the nation. Elite teams play elite competition. Georgetown may not get into the tournament this year, but they didn't match up with some of the best in the country, along with the Big East schedule. I never wanted to disrespect the SEC just to be disrespectful and fuel controversy. I did it because I felt it in my gut that the SEC would not match to par. You can say I've never been around the teams or know what goes on behind the scenes. But when I watch that television and see and Xavier beating an LSU and a North Carolina dominating Kentucky, that's all I need to see. I hope the SEC gets better and it will. However, it would be a disservice to people if I blew smoke up your rear end. The SEC needs to beef up the competition. Competiton means good recruits and the new ESPN contract will only make it better. I never claim to be right all of the time, I only trust my gut observations. I thank you all and listen to the Johnny "Ballpark" Franks show 3-6pm on Sports Radio 730 The Ump, which can also be heard on 103.9 FM!