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10:15

Kevin Spain, T-P -

Welcome to the LSU chat. We'll be going live with Jim Kleinpeter in Tampa shortly. Go ahead and start sending in your questions.

10:31

Kevin Spain, T-P - OK, everyone, we're going live out to the St. Pete Times Forum with Jim and we're taking your questions.

10:31

[Comment From Derek (London)]
With LSU struggling in the inside game, what kind of shot do that have to defeat Kentucky?

10:32

Jim Kleinpeter, T-P - A good shot. In the first game, Chris Johnson had the flu and played only 14 minutes. He's healthy and will add much. Remember, this Kentucky team has lost a bunch of games. If LSU plays hard defensively it will be in position to win.

10:32

[Comment From Mike the Tiger]
Jim, what do you think the ratio of fans will be LSU to Kentucky?

10:33

Jim Kleinpeter, T-P - Geez, I don't know. At least 25 to 1 I guess. There aren't as many K fans as usual but they still filled the place up yesterday. Haven't seen much purple and gold.

10:33

[Comment From Purple Peat]
Who will we put on Jodie Meeks and can he be stopped?

10:35

Jim Kleinpeter, T-P - Garrett Temple guarded him last time.Even though he had 24 points, he made only one 3-pointer. Garrett kept him uncomfortable on the perimeter. He shot a lot of layups but remember Chris Johnson wasn't there to protectt he basket much. He's going to get points. LSU won't stop him, but they can still win as they proved in the first meeting.

10:35

[Comment From Robert (Meraux)]
Where do you think the Tiger's will drop to in the NCAA if they lose this early in the SEC?

10:37

Jim Kleinpeter, T-P - Probably to an 8 seed, though I think they shouldn't fall farther than 7. The difference is an 8 seed has to play the 1 seed in the second round if it wins. Plus, LSU needs to reassert itself for the NCAA tournament. It needs some confidence.

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