Journal Sports Writer
PROVIDENCE — For the third straight season, Ed Cooley and Providence are enjoying an envious position on Selection Sunday.
Like the true blue bloods of the game, the Friars will await the NCAA Tournament bracket knowing they’ll be playing somewhere when the bright lights come on Thursday or Friday. Two years ago, the Friars punched their NCAA ticket by winning the Big East title and an automatic berth. Last season an at-large bid delivered a six seed and a trip to Columbus, Ohio. Providence is a lock for another at-large berth and will find out its seed and destination during the NCAA selection show, which starts at 5:30 p.