UNC did not deserve a bid, that we can both agree on. However, I honestly believe that UL's 8 seed represents an even bigger injustice. I say that for several reasons, first there was no assurance that WVU would receive the invitation even had UNC not been invited. Remember there were 3 other "last 4 in" who could have been taken WVU's well deserved spot.
It is UL's seeding that cannot be justified, which explains the absence of any answer when Bubba was asked to explain why UL was seeded 8. My argument on behalf of UL is primarily based on the final AP & Coaches Polls prior to selection Sunday; specifically when anyone can see that all of the seeding followed along the lines of the polls, with UL being the only one excetion. Some have suggested that was a result of the ACC's poor performance, but even that argument is flawed when considering that #16 rated Memphis recieved a 6 seed, while their AAC failed to obtain another invitation.
