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Jan 9, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Billy Kennedy during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Texas A&M is headed to Nashville this week where, after a double bye, it will compete in as many as three games during the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Set to run from this Wednesday through the championship game on noon Sunday, the Aggies are enjoying the perks of a No. 1 seed after finishing 13-5 in conference play and 24-7 overall. Let's take a look at a few reasons for optimism, as well as pessimism, for the upcoming tourney.