Tennessee basketball fans had little reason for high expectations when the Men's NCAA Tournament began. The Vols were maddeningly inconsistent for much of the regular season. Coach Rick Barnes pointed out that failing repeatedly. A sixth seed for the NCAA Tournament didn’t generate optimism, either. And, of course, there was Nate Ament’s injured ankle, which was sure to limit his effectiveness in the tournament. All that was enough to convince you the Vols wouldn’t last beyond the first weekend of the Midwest Region. So, I wasn't brimming with confidence after predicting they would reach the Sweet 16. Now,...
