They have focused a lot on RPI in recent years to be as fair as they can be. Teams from power conferences will have better power ratings, which will help them in an at-large situation. With automatics, every one of us has a chance. After that, they are going to pick the best teams, and you can't argue that. We are thankful for the chance to get in and be one of the field.
Many programs start the season knowing they are fighting for one chance.
We are thankful we are that team. I have never really heard of such games before now. It's early because there are only eight or so automatics in so far. If it happens that way, it's different. You play another game, a team you are comparable with, not a Duke.