Whether fair or not, for THIS team I think the following is the best scenario.
1. Beat Tuck Fexas for coach Self.
2. Houston is given the overall and takes the Midwest.
3. Destroy everyone in Des Moines.
4. Use the "disrespect" as additional fuel to focus the team. No Kansas City means no distractions. No pressure of being a favorite at "home" in a venue seldom used by the team. Instead, "us vs. the world" has worked well on the road for Self over the years. I think it can work again.
5. Got to final four. Repeat as national champion.
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