#3 Notre Dame vs. #7 Wichita State (Sweet 16)

[irishfan]

Haven't seen GKirish in a while, interested in his thoughts.

He's on a 3-month (I think it's 3) self-ban due to losing Pats/Seahawks bet.

I PM'd him before the Tournament, and he had them going Elite 8 haha.

 

[irishff1014]

Wow 36 years since the last elite 8 appearance. Hopefully we don't go that Long again.

 

[nsideirish]

Awesome win. I have nothing but respect for Wichita St. They play the game HARD and the right way. Loved watching them knock out their in-state rivals last week. And love Baker and Van Vleet. This is a big win for the Irish over a really good team/program.

BRING ON KENTUCKY

 

[FearTheBeard]

I love this team...Elite 8 im pumped!!

 

[LoveThee]

I'm super happy we got this win tonight. I don't remember if I read it here or an IU forum, but apparently Marshall talked a lot of smack about Brey coached teams being easy to beat because they're so simplistic.

And now we smacked them.

Hell of a year

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Woo yeah elite 8!


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[GATTACA!]

Killing it! Now lets go WVU!

 

[CTIDANDREW]

Random Question: does anyone remember what time they usually start elite 8 Saturday games? I have to work and I'm freaking out that I'll miss the biggest game in the program's modern history...

 

[philipm31]

Well, they're probably going to play Kentucky, so no.

This.

Even if the unthinkable happens, we won't get any respect vs. Cincinnati, either.

 

[KPENN]

This.

Even if the unthinkable happens, we won't get any respect vs. Cincinnati, either.

WVU

 

[Irish Insanity]

10 mins later................still not on the ESPN front page.

 

[Buster Bluth]

I've never been a bigger West Virginia fan than this evening.

 

[IrishLax]

The crazy thing is Notre Dame would've scored 100 if they called any fouls in the paint on Wichita State.

I thought the refs did a really good job of not over-officiating and letting the game flow but man... there was some absurd amounts of contact on some plays that went uncalled. Notre Dame was too fast for Wichita State all night.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Might as well get one of these started.

 

[philipm31]

WVU

True enough.

I still think the point stands. ND would not get any respect if anyone beat KY.

Such is life, I guess.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Random Question: does anyone remember what time they usually start elite 8 Saturday games? I have to work and I'm freaking out that I'll miss the biggest game in the program's modern history...

While reading the short write up on ESPN I did see it says ND will play Kentucky/WVU Saturday night. But I don't know if that is accurate as it doesn't list a time.

 

[philipm31]

Think ND will be less than a 10-point underdog to KY? Anyone?

 

[CTIDANDREW]

While reading the short write up on ESPN I did see it says ND will play Kentucky/WVU Saturday night. But I don't know if that is accurate as it doesn't list a time.

Thanks man based upon a quick Wikipedia search it looks like it may start around 7:40 based upon previous years

 

[wizards8507]

My God Kentucky is ENORMOUS.

ETA: I know nothing about basketball but I just read that the Kentucky starting five would be the tallest in the NBA!

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[Irish#1]

That was a hell of a second half. I saw some panic by WSU with about 6-7 minutes to go taking some ill advised shots. Enjoy the win. Elite 8 baby!

 

[Cackalacky]

Think ND will be less than a 10-point underdog to KY? Anyone?

No got to be 11 or greater.

 

[BeauBenken]

I got to watch this game in Purcell Pavillion on the freaking jumbotron. Talk about a seat! Then of course I got complimentary wings, pulled pork, and beer!

EFF YES! GO IRISH!

 

[ACamp1900]

My God Kentucky is ENORMOUS.

ETA: I know nothing about basketball but I just read that the Kentucky starting five would be the tallest in the NBA!

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I mean I called ND beating UK in the tourney a month ago... But I'm just now seeing Kentucky... And good lord they are huge... I'm kind of laughing at myself and wish ND could play Wisconsin instead... Sheesh

 

[Jackalope1977]

Well at least Kentucky doesn't look that good tonight.

 

[Irish Insanity]

I'm pretty sure Kentucky's bench could go undefeated and win the NC

 

[ACamp1900]

Well at least Kentucky doesn't look that good tonight.

Clearly shooting their wad tonight, they'll have nothing left.....

 

[Irish#1]

Clearly shooting their wad tonight, they'll have nothing left.....

Hope you're right.

 

[arrowryan]

If ND shoots like they did tonight, they'll have a really good chance on Saturday

 

[Jackalope1977]

Clearly shooting their wad tonight, they'll have nothing left.....

Haha, I hope so. I also have ND over Kentucky on my bracket.

 

[NDdomer2]

I got to watch this game in Purcell Pavillion on the freaking jumbotron. Talk about a seat! Then of course I got complimentary wings, pulled pork, and beer!

EFF YES! GO IRISH!

Beer at the pavilion? When did that start?