I've never been one to show great loyalty to the conference. That's probably because Marquette changed conferences after I graduated. And, while I like to see the Big East get some respect in the tournament, I don't care too much about the conference as a whole.

Which brings me to my point... Coug fans, Stanford has been a thorn in your side this season. They've beat you three times this year, including a game on your home court that I witnessed. If they win and you lose tomorrow, that just solidifies them as a better team in your conference. They get the bragging rights all the way into next year! But, if Marquette wins, Stanford goes home early and they get a taste of the defeat like they handed you three times this year. Besides, Marquette is similar to you in a lot of ways. We're scrappy. We have heart. We have something to prove. So, do me a favor... visit their website, learn about them and learn to love them before tomorrow afternoon. Find out why Dominic James is such an incredible leader. Find out why I call Jerel McNeal the Hamburgler And, I implore you to just this once go against your conference loyalty and cheer for my Golden Eagles. We could really use your help!