It's inexplicable. But it's been really fun to watch.

The pressure's all on Winthrop. They're the ones who are supposed to win. There's only gravy for Coastal Carolina.

They were taking and absorbing the best shot from every opponent. Everyone played at a fever pitch. It was one heavyweight fight after another.

Maryland has some good wins on their schedule, but doesn't have any great ones. But if Florida State is in and Texas A&M is in, then I think Maryland has to be in the discussion. I think people are going overboard saying Florida State and Texas A&M are automatically in because they both have the pelt of a big shot in the last week.

If you see something like that happening, I think it's safe to say this is a basketball school.

They've set a standard here. They've had enough guys come through that the older guys are able to pass down to the younger guys: 'This is how we do it. This is the approach we take.' That means something. That expectation level is a very powerful thing. He has said that youth might be a factor, but that it won't be an excuse. He has those guys believing that they're going to overcome the issues they have and still win. When they step onto the court, it's not a question of are we going to win? It's a question of how we're going to win. That's what tradition is. They're establishing that here.