That's the biggest problem I have with Lunardi. This entire tournament we had to stomach his predictions.
No matter what you think. It shapes public and committee perception.
With how weak the bubble is, we should have been in before the cinci game. We should have moved to a 10 seed with cinci win. 8/9 with temple win. And a shot at 7 if we won the tourney.
Instead, his perception has made it seem like we needed to beat cinci to be last 4 in. Beat temple for 10/11 seed. And be playing for a 8/9 if we won the tourney.
That one line differenc can be huge depending on match up.