I agree. Pretty much the case. Not only for us but for many of the teams in the field. What separates those who may win a game (or two) and those who really have a shot at the championship.
One of the commentators on the TBS show already touted the country to go with Loyola in their office bracket pools. Matchup makes me feel my age. I was at UM when Loyola won the National Championship in 1963.
You're right. It's sort of defined as "you know one when you see one." That's why MTSU, though ranked, is not really one. Beating a traditional powerhouse and winner of multiple NCs is always one!
We hadn't beaten (until last night) any team of real note. And, no, MTSU -- as good as they are -- does not count as a signature win. Throw some bad losses in there and you've got your answer.