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**notredomer23** · 06-21-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sureal

The only knock against ND is big game winning. I don't know too much about their roster but if I could remember a defensive big guy was needed. I may be wrong and thinking of a different team. But other than that ND will be very good. Everyone comes back I believe. #5-#10 type of a ranking is good for them. UConn is ranked too high IMO. They haven't proved anything in the last 3 years except that they choke in big games...

Plus UCONN don't have a go to player still...

no offense dude, but you picked us to lose like every game in the sportsbook last year lol. ND is that good. I fully expect a run to the Elite 8 and if they dont, somethings wrong with the talent they got

**irishfan** · 06-22-2008, 04:33 PM

Every ranking that I've seen has them ranked between #4 and #10. The guy who does Bracketology already predicted them as a #2 seed. We typically play a fairly weak non-conference schedule and tend to lose a game or two in it that we should win, so it would be nice for us to go undefeated in it for once and be ranked in the top 5 by the time conference play rolls around. Depending on other teams non-conference games, we could even be ranked #1 by then.

**Ultimate Penn St. Hater** · 06-23-2008, 01:04 AM

I can't wait until Football season, but ND Basketball is going to be a lot of fun this year I think. Go Irish!

**PADOMERNUT** · 06-23-2008, 11:05 AM

I know there are alot of pessimists out there. NDOM, Im talking to you my man. I think 5 is a little high too. HOWEVER, everyone has us that high. Andy Katz has us at #4, and Rivals has us at #5. And Joe Lunardi has us a #2 seed. So maybe it isnt that far fetched. My personal opinion, I think we'll be around 10, and there is no reason that we cant make a run to the elite 8, and be a strong contender to win the big east. But we shall see........Regardless it should be fun! Also, it is difficult to project because the schedule isnt out yet. Talk about a weak non conference schedule all you want, but I do hear there is a road trip to UCLA in there. We'll see......

**irishfan** · 06-23-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by irishfan

Every ranking that I've seen has them ranked between #4 and #10. The guy who does Bracketology already predicted them as a #2 seed. We typically play a fairly weak non-conference schedule and tend to lose a game or two in it that we should win, so it would be nice for us to go undefeated in it for once and be ranked in the top 5 by the time conference play rolls around. Depending on other teams non-conference games, we could even be ranked #1 by then.

Just saw an article about the non-conference schedule being much tougher than usual. Games against UCLA and OSU, and the Maui Invitational among others.

**Sureal** · 06-23-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by notredomer23

no offense dude, but you picked us to lose like every game in the sportsbook last year lol. ND is that good. I fully expect a run to the Elite 8 and if they dont, somethings wrong with the talent they got

"We" meaning ND right? Wasn't a believer. This year I am more so than last year. I believe in them more than I do UConn...

**PADOMERNUT** · 06-23-2008, 04:41 PM

i forgot about the maui invitational. the field is loaded too. Add UCLA and possibly OSU to that and we will have a very tough non conference slate

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irishfan Irish Hoops Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 467 Cash: 21,302.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 21,302.75 Donate	Every ranking that I've seen has them ranked between #4 and #10. The guy who does Bracketology already predicted them as a #2 seed. We typically play a fairly weak non-conference schedule and tend to lose a game or two in it that we should win, so it would be nice for us to go undefeated in it for once and be ranked in the top 5 by the time conference play rolls around. Depending on other teams non-conference games, we could even be ranked #1 by then. __________________ If they want to bring seven or eight on every play, were going to throw it on every play.

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06-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ultimate Penn St. Hater Go Irish! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,162 Cash: 3,431.40 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 3,431.40 Donate	I can't wait until Football season, but ND Basketball is going to be a lot of fun this year I think. Go Irish!

06-23-2008, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
PADOMERNUT Walk-On Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 246 Cash: 57.46 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 57.46 Donate	I know there are alot of pessimists out there. NDOM, Im talking to you my man. I think 5 is a little high too. HOWEVER, everyone has us that high. Andy Katz has us at #4, and Rivals has us at #5. And Joe Lunardi has us a #2 seed. So maybe it isnt that far fetched. My personal opinion, I think we'll be around 10, and there is no reason that we cant make a run to the elite 8, and be a strong contender to win the big east. But we shall see........Regardless it should be fun! Also, it is difficult to project because the schedule isnt out yet. Talk about a weak non conference schedule all you want, but I do hear there is a road trip to UCLA in there. We'll see......

06-23-2008, 04:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
PADOMERNUT Walk-On Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 246 Cash: 57.46 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 57.46 Donate	i forgot about the maui invitational. the field is loaded too. Add UCLA and possibly OSU to that and we will have a very tough non conference slate

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