Bracketology - Extreme Escape Velocity from #9

"So, you're telling me there's a chance."  

The latest numbers are out and the 'escape velocity' from #9 looks extreme. The bottom four of the ML12 are 0-16 in nonleague competition so Melrose's "Opponent Rating" looks up at a snake's belly. 

It's bunched among a crowd from 23 to 27 so even predicting a first round match is more uncertain than not. 

At the end of the day, you have to beat the best to claim any hardware. The best approach? Show up as your best version every day.