Reactions to post-season bids.

BYU

The Cougars don't exactly have a free gift to the sweet 16, but things worked out as well as they could. Wofford is a formidable opponent, and could send the Cougars home. The Terriers are a strong shooting team...it will be strength vs. strength. They have won 11 of their last 13 and their last 8 straight.

If BYU gets by Wofford, then they got to play either Gonzaga or St. Johns. The Johnny's also can shoot the ball, but have been inconsistent. And we all know about Gonzaga.

Utah State

Disappointed as they were with their 12th seed, you can't say that you dislike the match-up. I have to say that I like how Utah State matches up against Kansas State. If anyone should be disappointed with this match-up it should be Kansas State. You expect a weaker team when you are a number 5 seed. This is one that the NCAA committee got wrong. If you are looking for a lower-seeded team to win, this is probably that game.

Weber State

Yes, they made the CBI, but I do not like the potential of visiting Oregon and playing in front of those addicted to quack. But how may quack addicts show up this weekend remains to be seen. Perhaps these games are better played at rented NBA arenas. An empty arena is something that the Cats should be able to handle. The Ducks are 16-17 and made an interesting run in the PAC-10 tournament, including an upset of UCLA...which is why they are here. But they are below Weber State in points, rebounds, assists, field goal percentage and turnovers. The only reason the game is in Eugene is because of the perception that the PAC-10 is a stronger conference. The Ducks are inconsistent. Which Oregon Duck team Weber plays will determine the outcome of this one.