[Farm93]

Looked a lot like a #10 seed playing a very strong #2 seed.  

If Stanford can lose like that on the first Sunday of the tournament I will be happy.

I am more worried about making the tournament. We have work to do in conference
play if we are going to make up for a weak non-conference resume. I think we need
a minimum of 11 wins in conference to make the dance.

Yes, all of those uncertain, but required, steps were included in that desired ending.

Stanford needs to win enough to make the tournament AND win a game (or two) just to get to then lose on the weekend.   That's why I would be happy if they lost on Sunday in the NCAA tournament.   They only get to lose in the Round of 32 by making it to the Round of 32.

[Farm93]

Looked a lot like a #10 seed playing a very strong #2 seed.  

If Stanford can lose like that on the first Sunday of the tournament I will be happy.

I am more worried about making the tournament. We have work to do in conference
play if we are going to make up for a weak non-conference resume. I think we need
a minimum of 11 wins in conference to make the dance.

Yes, all of those uncertain, but required, steps were included in that desired ending.

Stanford needs to win enough to make the tournament AND win a game (or two) just to get to then lose on the weekend.   That's why I would be happy if they lost on Sunday in the NCAA tournament.   They only get to lose in the Round of 32 by making it to the Round of 32.