We're facing another arctic blast this week that'll drive temperatures well down into the single digits. But I don't mind. At this point, winter's like the Big Bad Wolf, huffing and puffing at our brick houses, with March rapidly approaching. At this point, I'd like to give the Gonzaga Bulldogs a shoutout, as inconsistent as they've been, for helping me make it through another Inland Northwest winter. What would Thursday and Saturday nights be without 'em? Also, Washington State and Idaho deserve smaller hat tips for being more competitive this year. Now for your Wild Card ...