I didn't say the west would be difficult now, I said it will turn into a good division. Just because Arkansas lost players doesn't mean that they are going to suck forever, it happens. With the talent LSU has they could make the tournament with Rick Ray coaching them. Auburn is getting tons of talent and they have a proven coach. As far as aTm goes, see LSU. It seems likes every year is going to be the year OM goes in the ******* and it never happens, Andy Kennedy is a pretty decent coach, plain and simple. To think he west isn't trending up and will get better is ridiculous. I'm extremely pumped about Howland and can't wait to see us play, but he hasn't won a game for us yet and people like you are acting like we're the 2nd best team in the conference and some powerhouse.