it shouldn't be that tough until the final - there isn't a higher seed left on their side of the bracket. There isn't even a single team from the top half of the seeds - just two 9s and an 11. At this point it would be a disappointment if they don't make the final.
While true, those teams have beat some really good and highly ranked teams. I don't believe loyola or k state are all that great, but FSU looked great against the zags and xavier. I think the winner in our game goes to the 'ship.