Lunardi says...?

[CollegeBBallFan]

That the Gophers jumped over Illinois and are the 5th team in the Big Ten to get a bid at a 13th seed?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology

[rcpratt]

So he has Illinois out?

[CollegeBBallFan]

Yes and the Gophers in the East bracket with........Kentucky.

[z-stein]

I personally think that us and Illinois will get in or neither of us will get in...our resumes are too similar...(and I think both of us will get in...)

[EG#9]

Two things that immediately stood out to me: Virginia Tech ahead of Minnesota and Cal as a 7 seed.

[beowulftom]

Yes and the Gophers in the East bracket with........Kentucky.

That would rock.

[fluffhead]

This would be HOT!

[Slim Tubby]

I wonder how much the win we had in the only head-to-head match-up with Illinois (on the road) will matter if we are both considered for a final spot?

[wetgopherhole]

I wonder how much the win we had in the only head-to-head match-up with Illinois (on the road) will matter if we are both considered for a final spot?

no doubt, I haven't heard many people mention this, when talking about our and ills chances--we did beat them recently on the road

[DiehardGopher]

Personally, I would love to play Temple.

[Rouser]

We are a lock..so no worries. Illinois does not stack up with us when compared anymore....at least after today.

[Winona Gopher]

I figure we are a lock. However a question about another team: Utah St. Yes they have a very impressive record including winning 17 in a row. However they have only beaten 1 good team (BYU) all year. They have some questionable loses vs Utah, Long Beach St, NMSU and LT. I dont know if they are as much of a "lock" as everyone says

[KyGopherfan]

I question Va Tech. They haven't beat a ranked opponent in the non-conference. Actually, I don't think they even played a rank opponent, period. Lunardi has a strong ACC bias. No way VT can get in over us.