Joe Buell, bartender, Lawrence

“I think it will motivate them to win, win, win.”

Jeremy Sturgell, NCS Pearson assistant administrator, Lawrence

“What’s a KU?”

Julia Paugh, retail display coordinator, Kansas City, Mo.

“I go back and forth on that just because I think they deserved to win the Big 12. But losing before they get in the NCAA tournament will maybe give them a better perspective.”

Alejandro Lule, restaurant owner, Lawrence

“Oh yeah, it’s good for the team. This way they won’t go out and party.”