tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post4691769538757219849..comments2023-07-06T11:25:56.194-04:00Comments on Black and Green Irish Men's Basketball Report: Notre Dame 68, Seton Hall 54BlackandGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-84381993215788854412010-03-11T21:07:57.822-05:002010-03-11T21:07:57.822-05:00Who'd have thought that ND would beat Pitt wit...Who'd have thought that ND would beat Pitt with 7:30 of suffocating defense down the stretch? Fantastic!<br /><br />In a tourney situation, the winner often endures one bad game on the way to the title. Might this be that game?DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-83213078150327725772010-03-11T11:27:16.024-05:002010-03-11T11:27:16.024-05:00David,
I have always believe the bottom half of ...David,<br /><br /> I have always believe the bottom half of the bracket was a much better draw, particularly this year. After the top 3, I believe the drop off is considerable, and as such want to stay away from the number 1's as long as possible. Being in the bottom half means you don't play the 1 until the elite 8. If we made it that far it would be the best ND season I have ever seen. <br /><br />Kentucky and Kansas I think would be a matchup nightmare for us. Cousins and Aldrich would really cause problems. Syracuse I believe we could hang with, but again, cannot play them until the elite 8. Duke would be interesting. I think we matchup with them really well. <br /><br />After the top 3, I really do not see anyone we couldn't play with. I really think that someone in 6-11, or 12 could make a serious run this year. I hope its us. <br /><br />I see us right now as 10 on the cusp of a 9. I think if we lose tonight we would be a 10. If we win, I think we move up to 8/9. Win Friday and I think we could move as high and 7, win the thing then possibly a 5 or 6. However, again, the selection committee certainly does not look out for us, so who really knows. Of course if they never lose again, who cares we would be National Champs. <br /><br />I hope the team is not spending 1% of the time I am spending on potential seeds and matchups. They just need to spend time on basketball. They have played great. Last night was a thing of beauty. I really hope they continue to play this way. We could really ruin a lot of team's seasons.<br /><br />Go Irish!!Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-46426931555575902962010-03-11T10:27:41.212-05:002010-03-11T10:27:41.212-05:00I have been as critical of Brey as anyone, but he ...I have been as critical of Brey as anyone, but he has done a great job the past month. Seton Hall scored almost 50 less points last night than on Tuesday. <br /><br />Teams are struggling to score on us, and we have become very efficient. A six point lead for us is now close to a 10 point lead with our "old style."<br /><br />Brian, I definitely hear you, but consider this: Will a win tonight vault us to a #7 seed, perhaps? Considering the at-large teams, who is playing better right now? <br /><br />I'm definitely with you. I would hate the 8/9 game, but a 7, 10, or 11, and I'm feeling very frisky.<br /><br />I was discussing the game with my brother last night, and we dubbed this ND team, "Wisconsin-lite."<br /><br />Admittedly, it's not a very original name, and this style isn't very pretty, but it sure beats the N.I.T. <br /><br />Go Irish.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085091627571128610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-54829585614651226912010-03-11T10:26:24.471-05:002010-03-11T10:26:24.471-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085091627571128610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-45020408257761144542010-03-11T08:22:18.266-05:002010-03-11T08:22:18.266-05:00Superb! Go get 'em, boys!Superb! Go get 'em, boys!Flexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-30193555299809063282010-03-11T06:20:03.320-05:002010-03-11T06:20:03.320-05:00I talked to Doug after the game. He thinks the Big...I talked to Doug after the game. He thinks the Big East will only get seven teams in and N.D. could still be left at the alter. Not much love from the ex Domer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-34496196191167706792010-03-10T22:43:17.193-05:002010-03-10T22:43:17.193-05:00I will admit that I was wrong, partially, in sayin...I will admit that I was wrong, partially, in saying that we have a better flow without Harangody, but he has not played like that all year. The way he played tonight was simply phenominal. <br /><br />I really feel this style of basketball works to our advantage. When we run and take quick shots, we get tired and everyone knows Brey doesn't substitute, so we really get hurt defensively. Once we slow the pace down and take more efficient shots, our defense seems to improve. <br /><br />I have never seen a team completely change like we have at the end of a season. If Pitt scores over 60, I'll probably be upset. Is this the same Irish team of 3 weeks ago, because that number would have been 80?Bradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-92020544520951353872010-03-10T22:08:55.739-05:002010-03-10T22:08:55.739-05:00That is the Harangody I want to see for the rest o...That is the Harangody I want to see for the rest of the season. <br /><br />I was very worried that if we lost, we would have been out of the Tournament. I am thrilled with the way we played tonight. Started a bit slow, but we didn't panic, and still ran the "burn" offense. I hope they can keep this hunger and focus for as long as we play.<br /><br />I cannot think of another team who had to switch their style so late in the season so successfully. Not only have they switched successfully, it is actually a better approach.<br /><br />I don't know what to think about tomorrow. I am very concerned that if we win tomorrow, and lose in the semis that we will get the terrible 8/9 game. Part of me wants them to lose so we can be a 10-12 seed. On the flip side, I love the confidence, and I am afraid that if they lose, they might lose some of it for the opening round of the NCAAs.<br /><br />I love this team, and I so happy for Harangody and Jackson to have one more shot at the Dance. Lets keep playing strong and ride this thing as far as we can.Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-81826706238468982002010-03-10T21:27:06.894-05:002010-03-10T21:27:06.894-05:00Perhaps now even Doug Gottlieb will say that we...Perhaps now even Doug Gottlieb will say that we've made the tournament. <br /><br />Another in a series of excellent performances. Maybe a nice dinner at the Carnegie Deli as a reward.DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-10786274266885680602010-03-10T21:18:41.244-05:002010-03-10T21:18:41.244-05:00That was the Luke I fell in love with.
Only cause...That was the Luke I fell in love with.<br /><br />Only causes for concern were the poor free throw shooting and Abro being a no show for much of the game.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640164027001269759noreply@blogger.com