We are to the point in the year where we aren’t going to play anyone who sucks. Further, if we get an 8/9 so what? Win the first game, you’re playing with house money from there and take your best swing.
Next year we can have a bit different conversation about seeding because I think next years team should have deep tournament aspirations. But this one? Just win a game and then go into the round of 32 throwing haymakers and see what happens.