Opponents' wins are used to break ties. Bids: R = conference representative/champion; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers.
Possibly, the worst part of crossing the Gulf may be that you need to position your boat and yourself so that your midnight to 1am. departure is simple and uneventful - as your cruise across will most likely take you 10 or more hours (possibly 16 hours) - and you want to make.
Rail transport can be speedier, too. It takes about five to seven days to move oil by train from North Dakota to the Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast, the CRS says, versus about 40 days by pipeline. CONS: Rail accidents potentially threaten lives and can cause widespread property damage.