Meaning, we will not be paired against an ACC team or against Georgia in the 1st round, as we played (and beat) them already. I want no part of that Oregon / Grand Canyon deal. GC punched us out 2 years ago (also broke Rachel’s wrist earlier that year), and I’m not sure I really want to go up against Lyndsey Grein either. I would rather be an 8 seed or a 24 seed, nothing in between. That’s totally based on the team you play in Supers if you escape regionals. Because if you are #16, yes you get to host, but then get shipped off to #1 if you win. If you are seed #24 you start vs. #9 and if you win you only have to beat #8 to get to the WCWS. Obviously we are not going to be an 8. Now I know this team is not going to intentionally lose a few games at Syracuse to try to “play down” into an actually more favorable seed like 24 but in some ways, I really do hope the committee “under-seeds” us. A 17 seed would be the absolute worst outcome. No extra home games, and off to #1 if you win. I’d be ok with them giving us a 16, just to be able to see more games at TSP (even though we would be off to OK/TX if we won), but it doesn’t seem likely. I know you know this stuff but just highlighting the harsh realities that teams in the 9-23 seeding face. It’s not the best place to be. Whatever happens, ready to cheer this team on!