Without a doubt. Playing in those big arenas and those big environments, I think it prepared us.

This is a good first step for us. We have a challenge in front of us, but we're working as hard as we can every day.

You could make an argument that Tennessee shouldn't be a No. 2. You can make an argument that we shouldn't be a No. 15. We match up well with Tennessee.

If you look at how it all broke down, we're in a perfect situation. We match up well against Tennessee.

We're prepared for this game. Last year we were just happy to be playing. This year, we want to win. I know we do.

That was one thing that went into the whole recruiting process with Billy Houston and I coming in. He's had great success like a lot of other coaches, and whatever God has planned for Coach Marshall, that's what's going to happen in the end. It's definitely been a hot topic every year after the season.