Permit me to wax poetic for a moment. I usually don't, haha.
The way I feel about this bracket is how I felt about it in 2015, which was starkly different than 2010. I think we can beat every team in the region if we come to play.
Each of those 2 seasons had a defining moment in the form of a loss where the team recovered and put it all together after. I feel like for this team it was a win. I think beating the Cheaters for the second time was that moment for this team. May have even been Louisville.
The biggest fear I have with this team is that we play down to our opponents. At least in my opinion. If anything, I worry about the first weekend more than anything after that. I actually feel like this team needs a certain amount of pressure to play at its best and the team will play better as the stakes get higher.
I won't say it too loud, but I like our path this year. I have confidence in the coaching staff and this team. Fortunately, my boss (me) gave me Thursday and Friday off this week. I can't wait.
Let's win this thing.