and possibly even more that may be considered just because it wouldn't be wise for us to do so as we are soooo hoping to get invited and likely will be happy no matter who the other team is...

But then all the back tracking people will have to do to talk nicely about them to boost the conference to try to remove the psychological disadvantage, etc is just not where we want to be.

Just a tad more respect from those most guilty of those types of pronouncements is a good idea.

And if that isn't you then good this wasn't intended for you...and isn't for anyone specific but just an opinion in general for any that may find themselves in or wanting to be in that category...