We said Connecticut, Georgia and Tennessee were locks for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. And for the most part, you users agreed. But when we asked you to tell us which team would grab the final top seed, well, things didn't seem so black and white.

While most of the 200 or so responses preferred Louisiana Tech, Penn State and Notre Dame fans also made cases for their teams.

Selected responses are listed below. Thanks to everyone for your input. And oh, we'll all find out what's really going on when Selection Sunday rolls around on March 12.

The two best responses
If Notre Dame can beat UConn in Connecticut this coming Saturday, or in the subsequent Big East tournament in Storrs, Conn. (UConn's home floor where they Huskies have won 70 in a row against conference opponents), then they Irish will unquestionably deserve the last No. 1 seed. If they lose both, then I'd hate to be the selection committee. Choosing between Penn State and La. Tech, if they both finish strongly, is similar to choosing the more important component in breathing: inhaling or exhaling.

Brendan Getchel
Waterbury, Conn.

It would be nice to see Notre Dame rewarded with a No. 1 seed, but two more "probable" losses to UConn (Saturday and perhaps in the Big East Final) will surely make the Irish a No. 2 at best. The only other two teams that could get the other No. 1 are Penn State and Louisiana Tech, teams that have already been absolutely embarrassed by UConn this year. My point ... who cares who the fourth No. 1 seed is, who cares who the fourth team to make it to Philly will be? This is a 3 team race.

Doug Richmond, Va.

La. Tech gets a lot of love
Is this a trick question? How can you even think of not giving La. Tech a No. 1 seed? People tend to overlook the Techsters, but why, simply because they're not in a high-powered conference. They help get women's basketball where it is today and haven't let up. Come on now, the polls have already cheated the Techsters; don't let the NCAA selection panel do the same!!!

Jason Hollandsworth
Ruston, La.

La. Tech should be it. The Lady Techsters should be ranked No.2 right now. The only reason they are behind Tennessee (Tech blew out the Lady Vols in Knoxville) is because Tennessee got to play UConn twice. I would like to see what Tech would do if it played UConn a second time, especially considering the first game was the worst game played all year by the Techsters. They keep on winning but losing respect. We already know we could blow out Notre Dame and Penn State. They have never been close to beating Tech in the past and never will be in the future.

Andre Rodrigue
Baton Rouge, La.

I choose La. Tech. It is said that reputation is not a factor in determining seeding, and while that may be true, NOT having a reputation can have an effect. I just don't see the committee allowing Penn St. to take a No. 1 seed without having something to back it up, and Penn State's losses speak louder than any of its wins. As for Notre Dame, the Irish may be the fourth-best team, but two late losses to UConn coming up are going to knock them down.

Andrew Espinoza
Dallas, Texas

Gary Bramlett
Tyler, Texas

Props for Penn State
The fourth team to receive a No. 1 seed will be either Penn State or Louisiana Tech. If Penn State wins the Big Ten tournament, the No. 1 seed is their's. Both Penn State and La. Tech have quality wins, but Penn State belongs to the stronger conference. Look for Penn State and La. Tech to be seeded 1 and 2, respectively, in the same region. That certainly would be entertaining!!

Alan Drew
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

I think Penn State will get the final no. 1 seed, assuming the Lady Lions don't lose more than one game before Selection Sunday. They have the best RPI and play in a tough conference which is well known and draws lots of fans. If Penn State doesn't get it, Notre Dame should. La. Tech's RPI is too weak for the final No. 1 seed.

Sarah
Knoxville, Tenn.

I believe that Penn State should get the fourth top seed. The Lady Lions have three losses -- one to UConn (an unbelievable team), one to Duke (another great team), and one to Michigan State (no one could go through the Big 10 without a blemish). In their wins, the Lady Lions have shown complete domination. In their recent win against Indiana, they played a sloppy but close first half, but their D showed up and allowed only 13 points in the second half! That is unheard of! They have the best point guard in the country in Helen Darling as well as an All-American candidate in center Andrea Garner. The Lady Lions have a very short roster, but every player on the team steps up when needed. You never know who will do it. Chrissy Falcone can burn you from the perimeter, but if you double her, Barnes or Walseth will kill you inside -- and sometimes kill you when you double them. There is no weak link in the lineup! They can run with anyone, maybe better than anyone. They are one of the fastest teams in the nation. You can bet that no matter what seed they get, they will be singing "Philly" come March Madness time.

Christopher L. Sweitzer
York, Pa.

Look out for the Lady Lions!!! I think Penn State will receive the fourth No. 1 seed. They have a very complete team and get tremendous support from the bench. Darling and Garner maybe the best point guard/center combination in Division I. They don't rely on one player because when one is out of rhythm, there is always another one who steps up. I would look for them to go deep into the tourney.

Eduardo Bonilla
University Park, Pa.

Can't say no to Notre Dame
Notre Dame should definitely be the fourth No. 1 seed. You already have two No. 1 seeds from an over-rated SEC conference.

Kenneth Hart
Nanuet, N.Y.

I'd have to give it to Notre Dame for the following reasons:
(1) Big East runner-up, a very good conference with UConn, Rutgers and BC;
(2) RPI rating of No. 5;
(3) Strong showing in the AP and ESPN polls all season.
La. Tech plays a great out of conference schedule but its conference is vastly inferior to that of the Big East, ACC, SEC or Big Ten, and the Lady Techsters are only No. 8 in the RPI. Penn State could be a legitimate contender but the Big East has four teams in the top 20; the Big Ten has one!

Dr. J. Benjamin-Alvarado
Athens, Georgia

Notre Dame. I am in no way a Notre Dame fan, but I saw the Irish play a very good Marquette team in early January, and I was very impressed. The perimeter players have a balanced mix of quickness with the ability to penetrate, plus solid shooting and passing from the outside. Down low, Ruth Riley can simply dominate. Marquette is known for its two awesome inside players (Willenborg and Oldenburg) and for their sinking match-up zone defense, but Riley finished her moves inside better than any other 6-5 female I've seen in a long time, and she was a formidable presence on the defensive end. So, Notre Dame is my pick. I'm sick of La. Tech anyway.

Meghan Sheehan
Chicago, Ill.

Notre Dame has earned, thus far, the fourth No. 1 seed. The Irish are playing some of the best basketball in the nation and doing what they need to do to win games. Their only losses of the year have been against two ranked teams on the road, defending national champions Purdue and Illinois. Notre Dame's final regular-season game at UConn and then the Big East tournament will be the test. If they can at least split the two games against UConn at UConn, then they definitely should be the other No. 1.

Tim Brown
Long Beach, Calif.

Can't count out the ACC
Whichever team survives the ACC tournament should get the nod as a No. 1 seed. After beating each other up all year, Virginia, Duke, and N.C. State have proven that they are quality teams.

Rahul Keshap
Washington, D.C.

I think Duke will steamroll its way to the ACC tournament championship. Hopefully Virginia will lose down the stretch and Duke will take the regular-season title, too. This momentum, without Peppi Browne, will show the committee what it wants to see, and it will give Duke the final No. 1 seed. Look for LaNedra Brown to play a large role in the postseason.

Neil Johnson Durham, N.C.

Virginia! The Cavs have beaten all these goods teams (N.C. State, Duke, etc.) and I think that people will (should at least) finally give them credit for their incredible skills.

Mick McArdle
Charlottesville, Va.

TECHnically speaking
Texas Tech. With its awesome defense, rejuvenated offense and free-throw shooting in the last few games, Tech should win its last three regular-season games. If the Techsters succeed in this and win the Big 12 tourney, they should definitely get the fourth No. 1 seed. The Big 12 conference has proven to be a very tough one ... illustrated nicely with four teams all tied for first place.

Tyson Seibly
Dallas, Texas

Coach Marsha Sharp has proven year in and year out that her team can compete with the best the nation has to offer. At the beginning of this season, Big 12 officials picked Texas Tech to finish fourth after losing several key players last season. But once again, Texas Tech is the top-ranked team in a conference which has four teams ranked in the top 20. Watch for them to finish strong!

Dieter W.
Washington, D.C.

No (Bull)dogs allowed
La. Tech, Tennessee, Connecticut and Notre Dame will get No. 1 seeds. Georgia will lose in the SEC tournament. The Bulldogs have only played really well in a couple of games. If La. Tech doesn't get a No. 1 seed it will be a crime. Look at its record and history. They could win it all.

Phil Bird
Hamilton, Ala.

Let's hear it for the Bears
I think Southwest Missouri State will gain the fourth No. 1 seed ... not only because of our Jackie Stiles, but because of our great fans, our awesome coach ... and the pull-through that all of the women on this team have.

Jennifer Irwin
Springfield, Mo.

Going for the Gauchos
UC Santa Barbara. I really like this team. The Gauchos are just a couple of road setbacks (while on a long and early season road trip) away from being a top five team. They have tremendous talent at all positions, a deep bench and a woman who brings all the tools to the floor in Erin Buescher. They probably will not get the last No. 1 because of the setbacks, because they are a relatively new force on the women's hoop scene, and because of a conference that is on the weak side. But I really think they will do some damage come tourney time as a No. 2 or No. 3 seed. Go Mr. French and Go Gauchos!

Mark Cully
San Diego, Calif.