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I'm sure there was some colorful language involved. Add in the fact of an almost empty arena.. I'm sure he was quite audible
#11 Clemson vs #6 Notre Dame - 3/04/21
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I'm sure there was some colorful language involved. Add in the fact of an almost empty arena.. I'm sure he was quite audible
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A side note to the ND game.
Baba Ghanouj, a poster on the ND forum, McGraw's Bench, ran a quiz each game.
This being the last game for ND before the NCAA's, the quiz ended with today's game.
Who was the winner of the quiz you ask ?
ndnation.com
How did a non ND fan win a ND quiz ?
It's not because I know more about ND women's basketball. Clearly, I don't.
It could be random probability. But that answer seems unsatisfying.
Imo, it was a lack of cognitive bias.
My choices were made without a desired outcome in mind (Other than wanting to pick the correct choice, of course). I contend that it was the advantage that enabled me to win the contest. Now all I have to do is contact Dawn to see where I can have a banner made.
Baba Ghanouj, a poster on the ND forum, McGraw's Bench, ran a quiz each game.
This being the last game for ND before the NCAA's, the quiz ended with today's game.
Who was the winner of the quiz you ask ?
Bench Baffler ACC Championship Results
How did a non ND fan win a ND quiz ?
It's not because I know more about ND women's basketball. Clearly, I don't.
It could be random probability. But that answer seems unsatisfying.
Imo, it was a lack of cognitive bias.
My choices were made without a desired outcome in mind (Other than wanting to pick the correct choice, of course). I contend that it was the advantage that enabled me to win the contest. Now all I have to do is contact Dawn to see where I can have a banner made.
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Hey Plebe, Antonelli said during the game that ND should be in the big tournament because they do not have a bad loss. They had more than one and they had one tonight. I just wondered what you thought when you heard that, being such a big fan of theirs.
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I thought ND has only one guard, Citron, due next season, seeing how Miles is already there. Who else is coming?
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Meh, par for the course. She's always stumping for whatever loser team she's calling.Hey Plebe, Antonelli said during the game that ND should be in the big tournament because they do not have a bad loss. They had more than one and they had one tonight. I just wondered what you thought when you heard that, being such a big fan of theirs.
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Guard play improved with Miles enrolling early. As much as Mabry thought (thinks) she's a fit at PG, she's much better as a SG.
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As noted elsewhere, ND has "roster issue" of 15 payers for next year. Vaughn is unknow if she will return. I suspect the that the 3rd Hayes sister who last week opted out of the season due to Covid (and lack of playing time ) will leave the program. So how much room is available for any type of player is subject for debate unless more transfer themselves.
) will leave the program. So how much room is available for any type of player is subject for debate unless more transfer themselves.
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I read that she left Virginia Tech because she wanted to be a point guard. Tech's coach said no way she would be a point guard there. For whatever reason, Brunelle has been reduced to a so-so player. Maybe next season she will blossom. Also, there is no sound reason ND should get an invite to the big tourney. Some Mid Majors probably deserve an invite more than they do, imo.
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The fall of ND has been very quick considering their program had a lot of success and some pedigree, in addition to being an excellent school. I still maintain something bigger was going on in 19-20 that we will never know about to cause such dysfunction and for McGraw to decide to hang it up. Ivey can get the program back but it will take time. There is a lot of name recognition on the roster but a lot of holes as well. They may still be a year away from being back in the conference race.
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Then again, "15" will not be the limit in 21-22....As noted elsewhere, ND has "roster issue" of 15 payers for next year. Vaughn is unknow if she will return. I suspect the that the 3rd Hayes sister who last week opted out of the season due to Covid (and lack of playing time
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A few months back I suggested that ND WBB was at a critical point. After MM’s retirement, they could end up in one of two ways. Niele Ivy could rebuild the program, or WBB could go the way of MBB at ND, falling to a middle of the pack ACC team that no one particularly fears any longer.
By any stretch of the imagination, 10-10 and missing the Big Dance is a disappointment for the Irish. That will remove ND from the list of most top recruits in 2022, 2023, etc. It’s not quite over yet for ND WBB, but the fat lady is warming up her vocal chords in the wings.
By any stretch of the imagination, 10-10 and missing the Big Dance is a disappointment for the Irish. That will remove ND from the list of most top recruits in 2022, 2023, etc. It’s not quite over yet for ND WBB, but the fat lady is warming up her vocal chords in the wings.
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Dunno, think that's a bit hasty.
They benefit from the pandemic and coaching change to say "it was crazy times" and can pitch that recruits can have an impact from day one and be the player to lead them back to glory. Now if they struggle for a couple more years ....
With some non-conference wins they probably would've made the tournament this year, so I'm sure they will next year and can start the rebuild.
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Your last sentence, couldn't that be said of a number of teams this season?
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Maybe so. A number of ND fans were really bummed when they lost Clark to Iowa last year. That’s how it starts. Lose 1 or 2 key recruits every year or so, and eventually you become a secondary choice.
There is also the question of Niele Ivey’s HC ability. There is no doubt she was a great recruiter and assistant coach. But she still has to prove herself as a HC, and that too may give recruits pause.
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A coach with no head coaching resume, the verdict for 10-10 season tells you the coach will be good, based on what?
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Re Mabrey - that is correct from what I recall last year when she put her name into the portal. Most suspect she saw the writing on the wall with Amore coming in. What happens next season will be interesting, especially with Citron coming in. Watched her with Miles on the U16 USA squad in 2019. Enjoyed her game, until they blasted the Canadian team 😉
Brunelle is a mystery this year, but I believe she's been dealing with injuries. It doesn't fully explain things at the same time however. I'd defer to our ND expert @dillon to provide insight there.
Regarding the tourney, I'd be surprised if they did make the round of 64. I don't see it happening but I am not a bracketologist like others in this forum. I'm going off of gut feeling on my opinion.
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And in fairness, the team dynamics have changed with Miles joining the team. Add in Citron with that group next season and I think the offense will be more effective. By how much, who knows but it's too soon to say they're going to drop off in the ACC.
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IMO, SB is the victim of inflated expectations as a result of her previous designation as the #1 HS player in her class. She is a nice player, with a solid game, but she doesn’t appear to be a player who can dominate at the college level.
Yeah, I agree. I don’t expect Brunelle to evolve into more than an All-ACC second-teamer.
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Based on her play this season, I'm in agreement. It's another reminder that the rankings of HS players can't be relied on once they're in university. There are too many examples of this but we all get caught up in class rankings every year.
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It seems to me that Sam B. is real good shooter with a high basketball iq. What she is not is a post player and she can't rebound in this level or play defense. If she works real hard on her conditioning during the off season, she'll be a good player to have for ND.
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