In the 33 years we've known each other, my dad has dropped a lot of knowledge on me. One thing he's often repeated is the idea that the reward for hard work is more hard work.
Nobody feels that more keenly than bubble teams during championship week. Xavier, Ohio State, and teams from other states pulled their fat out of the fire yesterday. You'll find them all listed below, rewarded for their efforts with another summit to reach.
Elsewhere, St. John's, Creighton, Georgetown, and teams from other conferences stumbled, leaving their fates in the hands of a Selection Committee that has often been as inscrutable as it is unpredictable.