Tennessee’s loss to Oregon State adds to ‘bingo card’ of Rick Barnes tournament defeats
By SDS Staff
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With over three decades of coaching experience, Rick Barnes is no stranger to the Big Dance. Barnes entered Friday with a 24-24 record in March Madness. Loss No. 25, 70-56 to Oregon State, was unique in an unfortunate way.
In the NCAA Tournament, 12-5 upsets are almost expected. It was the first time a Barnes squad, however, has fallen to a 12-seed. Bryan Fischer of Athlon Sports noted Barnes now has losses against teams seeded 1 through 12.
While some pointed out it shows that Barnes has made a large number of NCAA Tournament appearances, others marveled at the “stat.”
https://twitter.com/BPredict/status/1373053945325715460
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— , (@dubs4o8) March 19, 2021
That’s actually impressive in some weird way. https://t.co/fg5PdxC58a
— A$AP Eddie (@DaOGMuffinMan) March 19, 2021
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— Mason Cook (MP | Mr. Famous) (@MCookMrF) March 19, 2021
That’s actually impressive in some weird way. https://t.co/fg5PdxC58a
— A$AP Eddie (@DaOGMuffinMan) March 19, 2021
If a Barnes-coached UT draws a seed of 4 or higher in the Big Dance, some Vols fans are sure to be worried that a loss to a 13-seed is up next.
Rick Barnes getting a 4 seed next year https://t.co/5AVSFvKXHK pic.twitter.com/53gLum7LrV
— Barrio Speedwagon (@headaik) March 19, 2021
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