Joe Lunardi from ESPN reveals whether Florida Auburn as a second championship as No. 1 can surpass as a whole

Joe Lunardi considered whether Florida Could happen Auburn as No. 1 total name in the NCAA tournament. After a short thought he did not believe that the Gator could do it.

This despite the linking of Auburn for a short time Tennessee The conference finals appear in the second semi -final and Florida. The gators can consolidate their own seed status No. 1, but not as a top nickname.

So good luck for Florida because you can add a banner. But you won't be the top team in the March Madness via Lunardi.

“Considerations, but I really doubt that the committee will take this step at this time” Sports center. “Two or three weeks ago I said Auburn could extend the rest of the season and be the total name of number one. They had steered the field through this big lead, but I did not notice that it would actually be on foot and they would lose three of their next four. But I think if you look at and step down as a whole, 16 Quad One is still by far the most. For example, Florida has 10. “

So there will be AUBurn at this point. And if this little defeat had come in the middle of its season two months ago, we would not even have the conversation. “

Florida head coach Todd Golden Only keeps his head lowered at this point. However, he knows what is at stake: a SEC title and No. 1 seed, regardless of where he is going in the bracket.

“I think we are. I think we secured a 1 -seed today, ”said Golden. “That is my opinion. We are second on Kenpom. Beat Bama twice, hit Auburn in Auburn. I don't think it's a debate regardless of the result tomorrow. After this was said, another opportunity for us to achieve a really good victory. Another big challenge.

“A team that I would argue about is one of the most physical and only the most stubborn winning programs in America. Tennessee, obviously Rick Barnes is an amazing trainer from Hall of Fame. You have the best of us the last time we played. Our boys will be excited. We will be ready to go. More than anything is just a great opportunity for us to get a championship. “

Florida competes against Tennessee in the SEC championship on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.