Friday, March 12, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On a similar makeshift podium last year in the bowels of the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., Jeff Lebo stumped for his team’s candidacy as an at-large NCAA Tournament team with the gusto of a politician.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If you haven’t heard by now, don’t expect Jeff Lebo to let you in on what’s going on.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Just going by his resume, Chuck Person appears to have a pigeon-holed future as an NBA coach or executive.

After having a pair of midweek games rained out, Auburn flew to Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday as it prepares for a three-game series against No. 2 Arizona State.

The loudest cheer during the SEC Tournament’s first game Thursday wasn’t for the two teams playing on the floor.