[More Cowbell]

One could say that the top 4 teams (SV, JC, Paints and Pike) got a bad draw by having to play each other in the first round. In a sense, that is true.

But if you believe, as I do, that those four teams are on a level above the other four, then it wouldn't matter. If you didn't draw one in the first round then you would've most likely played one in the semi's.

Bottom line is if you're one of those four, you were probably going to have to beat 2 of the other 3 regardless. This just gives them the opportunity to rest after what should be a grueling first-round game.

The only thing is that whichever 2 teams emerge from these two games, they will have to avoid overlooking their semifinal opponent and thinking about the finals.

Looking forward to those games.