Notre Dame's Big Dance Thread - Notre Dame Football Discussion

GoshenGipper · 02-20-2008, 06:00 PM

Alright guys, it's that time of year to really start talking about ND's possible seeding in the NCAA Tourney, and the Big East Confrence Tourney.

For those that weren't around last year this thread is to discuss ND's seeding, the upcomming match-up, and/or furutre possible match-ups in either of those tourneys, not as a game thread during any of the games. That should be kept seperate.

As of right now ESPN's Joe Lunardi has ND as a #4 seed in the South Region. If this were the case they'd be facing #13 Cornell from the Ivy League in the first round with a probable match-up against a #5 seed Washington in the second round. This pod would be played in Denver and the other top teams in that bracket include (1) Memphis, (2) Texas, and (3) Xavier. His other #4 seeds include Kansas St., Louisville, and Wisconsin.

ESPN - Bracketology

At Bracketography.com they ND listed as the #5 seed in the East Regional. Their first round opponent there would be #12 Oregon, with a likely second round match-up against #4 Butler. This pod would be played in Birmingham, AL. Other teams of note in that bracket are (1) Tennessee, (3) Purdue, and (2) North Carolina.

http://www.bracketography.com/

**Win4Gipper** · 02-20-2008, 06:35 PM

I just hope they dont get screwed with there location as much as seed again.... werent they up in the NW last year.... I would love to have them within traveling distance

~~**bew602**~~ · 02-20-2008, 06:38 PM

Try this link out! The Bracket Project's Bracket Matrix

This has the seedings from 42 different brackets. The combined average for the Irish is a # 5 seed. Possible #12 seed opponents would be St. Joe's, South Alabama, Kent State, and Western Kentucky.

bracketography · 02-20-2008, 08:45 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for visiting Bracketography.

I do think that the Selection Committee will try to take into account the geographic placement that ND suffered last year when all is said and done. The biggest thing missing from the Irish resume at this point is a really quality road win -- beating Louisville on the 28th would certainly qualify, and would push them into the 2-3 range assuming no bad losses between now and Selection Sunday.

GoshenGipper · 02-21-2008, 12:21 AM

Yeah, because Nova went into the tank. It's just like last year, they beat Bama when they were ranked #5 but by tourney time it wasn't even considered a quality win of any sort because Bama choked so bad down the stretch.

Sergeant · 02-21-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bracketography

Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for visiting Bracketography.

I do think that the Selection Committee will try to take into account the geographic placement that ND suffered last year when all is said and done. The biggest thing missing from the Irish resume at this point is a really quality road win -- beating Louisville on the 28th would certainly qualify, and would push them into the 2-3 range assuming no bad losses between now and Selection Sunday.

Interesting. I think the Irish would have to make a deep run in the Big East Tournament to earn a #2 seed, but a #3 seed would seem to be within reach if they finish off this run aginst quality opponents.

That being said, tonight's game is huge. Pitt has a win over Duke on a neutral court. Granted that was with their starting point guard, but it still makes Pitt look good. A win tonight is a must have if the Irish want that #3 seed.

I'd like to see them stay out of the Memphis part of the bracket. Regardless of what happens Saturday night, I think Memphis has to be the odd on favorite to win the tournament this season. Any dreams of a Final Four run would be hampered by a seeding in their part of the bracket.

**JeremyND07** · 02-21-2008, 12:31 PM

I do not see ND getting a 2 or 3 seed unless they win the big east tournament....I think in the end they will be a 4 seed. I think they win there first round game but lose in the second because of lack of senior leadership...next year is their year!

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GoshenGipper Rest In Peace Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 8,212 Cash: 107,700.00 Bank: 1.00 Total Bankroll: 107,701.00 Donate	Notre Dame's Big Dance Thread Alright guys, it's that time of year to really start talking about ND's possible seeding in the NCAA Tourney, and the Big East Confrence Tourney. For those that weren't around last year this thread is to discuss ND's seeding, the upcomming match-up, and/or furutre possible match-ups in either of those tourneys, not as a game thread during any of the games. That should be kept seperate. As of right now ESPN's Joe Lunardi has ND as a #4 seed in the South Region. If this were the case they'd be facing #13 Cornell from the Ivy League in the first round with a probable match-up against a #5 seed Washington in the second round. This pod would be played in Denver and the other top teams in that bracket include (1) Memphis, (2) Texas, and (3) Xavier. His other #4 seeds include Kansas St., Louisville, and Wisconsin. ESPN - Bracketology At Bracketography.com they ND listed as the #5 seed in the East Regional. Their first round opponent there would be #12 Oregon, with a likely second round match-up against #4 Butler. This pod would be played in Birmingham, AL. Other teams of note in that bracket are (1) Tennessee, (3) Purdue, and (2) North Carolina. http://www.bracketography.com/

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02-20-2008, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Win4Gipper Freshman Join Date: May 2006 Location: vUser Union HeadQuarters Posts: 857 Cash: 4,876.47 Bank: 16,448.39 Total Bankroll: 21,324.86 Donate	I just hope they dont get screwed with there location as much as seed again.... werent they up in the NW last year.... I would love to have them within traveling distance

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~~bew602~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 149 Cash: 7,409.28 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 7,409.28 Donate	Try this link out! The Bracket Project's Bracket Matrix This has the seedings from 42 different brackets. The combined average for the Irish is a # 5 seed. Possible #12 seed opponents would be St. Joe's, South Alabama, Kent State, and Western Kentucky.

02-20-2008, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
bracketography Waterboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 Cash: 1,003.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,003.75 Donate	Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for visiting Bracketography. I do think that the Selection Committee will try to take into account the geographic placement that ND suffered last year when all is said and done. The biggest thing missing from the Irish resume at this point is a really quality road win -- beating Louisville on the 28th would certainly qualify, and would push them into the 2-3 range assuming no bad losses between now and Selection Sunday.

02-21-2008, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
GoshenGipper Rest In Peace Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 8,212 Cash: 107,700.00 Bank: 1.00 Total Bankroll: 107,701.00 Donate	Yeah, because Nova went into the tank. It's just like last year, they beat Bama when they were ranked #5 but by tourney time it wasn't even considered a quality win of any sort because Bama choked so bad down the stretch.

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JeremyND07 MR.PATIENT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Granville, Ohio Posts: 1,254 Cash: 38,644.63 Bank: 2.72 Total Bankroll: 38,647.35 Donate	I do not see ND getting a 2 or 3 seed unless they win the big east tournament....I think in the end they will be a 4 seed. I think they win there first round game but lose in the second because of lack of senior leadership...next year is their year!

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