[TheFarm07]

I was surprised at the #2 ranking as well with teams like Baylor, Mississippi State and Texas returning a lot of key players from last season.

I definitely agree with 81alum's observation that our high ceiling potential combined with Tara's ability to mold all the parts into one cohesive and high-functioning unit gives us a lot of optimism for this season, but also a lot of volatility especially with our schedule.

Rankings mean little, especially at the beginning of the season without any games played. We'll see heading into December and then January with our brutal non-conference schedule how our team reacts and responds.

Meanwhile, just a few days away from our exhibition game and about 10 days from our season opener! Been waiting for this since our yet disappointing and painful loss to South Carolina in the Final Four.

[TheFarm07]

I was surprised at the #2 ranking as well with teams like Baylor, Mississippi State and Texas returning a lot of key players from last season.

I definitely agree with 81alum's observation that our high ceiling potential combined with Tara's ability to mold all the parts into one cohesive and high-functioning unit gives us a lot of optimism for this season, but also a lot of volatility especially with our schedule.

Rankings mean little, especially at the beginning of the season without any games played. We'll see heading into December and then January with our brutal non-conference schedule how our team reacts and responds.

Meanwhile, just a few days away from our exhibition game and about 10 days from our season opener! Been waiting for this since our yet disappointing and painful loss to South Carolina in the Final Four.