It's hard to know whether Tennessee is the third best team in the country, or the fourth, or the tenth, because they haven't really played anyone yet.

Yes, they beat Notre Dame, but Muffet's squad isn't exactly tearing up the court so far this year.

We'll know a little more after Sunday, when the Vols face La Tech. Even without Cheryl Ford, the Techsters have been looking strong this year.

"They're just always so athletic and so explosive,'' said Coach Summitt. "They can match our size and quickness. It's not like we have an athletic advantage.''