So, yesterday was a pretty good day for Duke Nation. Our men continued their recent run of success, our women finished off a perfect season, and both Carolina teams lost, the Lady Heels to our Lady Devils. Since the end of this men's season may not be so memorable, we should revel in the good days, right?
Despite our obvious weaknesses, ie. inconsistent offense, inability to close out games, turnovers, etc., March Madness can bring about unexpected results. If George Mason can make it to the Final Four, who's to say that we can't make a run? Of course, a favorable draw in the brackets and some timely upsets would definitely help the cause.
Looking ahead, it looks like we'll end up anywhere from a 3-6 seed. Of course, a 3 seed would be incredible considering we looked like we might miss the tourney altogether at one point in the season. But if we can't rise to a 3, I think I'd rather be a 6 than a 4 or 5, and here's why. Even though our 2nd round game might be a bit easier, the 4/5 seed potentially faces a 1 seed in the sweet 16. A 3/6 seed would face a 2 seed, who might even get a tough game in the 2nd round.
Anyways, this is all pointless conjecture until the brackets come out and we start playing the games. But I, for one, will hold out the hope that somehow, someway, our young team can make a deep run through the madness. And I actually think it's more fun being an underdog than a favorite. Less pressure, less expectation, and more elation if we actually pull off the upset.
What do y'all think? And what about the Carolina fans? The Heels aren't looking as dominant as I thought they would be. I would love to steal one at Carolina and send UNC down to a 2 seed, maybe to face Florida in a regional final. Who knows what might happen? :)
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