Well, our pool is tough.
This is kind of a funny statement, because any pool we'd be in would be tough. These are tough teams. In theory, the 20 toughest in the nation.
I like our chances. We start off with Maryland, which I think is good. [I don't want to count out any teams or overlook anyone, but UNC, Oregon, and FSU could all have been top seeds in their pool in a slightly different universe. We can certainly create our own luck and energy, but our best chance to build momentum is through a good game against Maryland.] Then we have a nice break to eat (and digest!) lunch before taking on UNC to close out the day. I can dig it. The next day starts a little early but I like that too, and I like that we play both games back-to-back that day. We don't even have to move fields! How convenient.
I do firmly believe that anything can happen on any given day in any given game. I also believe there are few people who can run with Pro and McKoy. Unfortunately, many of the people who can run with those two are at Nationals, and some are even in our pool.
Two weeks from today will be my last day at a tournament as a rostered college player. That is a sad thought, but it will be time to move on. Until then, though, I aim to make these two weeks count. The goal, I believe, is to escape pool play and play in a meaningful prequarter on Saturday evening. We have two weeks to watch a bunch of film. Thankfully, there's a lot on UNC, FSU, and Oregon. Good stuff. One step at a time.
