Big games tomorrow for USC, ND
I've been so focused on politics during my limited, non-baby-consumed free time over the last month that I haven't been able to pay much attention to college basketball -- and when I have, my attention has usually been focused on USC or Gonzaga. But Notre Dame has been doing really well, building a 7-2 Big East record, with two of those wins (along with both losses) on the road. The Irish are currently alone in second place in the conference standings, and ranked #21 or #22 in the country, depending on which poll you believe. Admire Mike Brey!
Anyway, tomorrow at noon in a nationally televised ESPN game, they'll look to avenge one of their road losses -- their worst loss of the season, in fact -- against #16 Marquette. That's always a fun game at the Joyce Center, with a boisterous visiting crowd. Hopefully the Leprechaun Legion will be up to the challenge. Go Irish, Beat Golden Eagles!
Also tomorrow: USC vs. Wazzu. The Trojans have improbably rallied from their 0-3 conference start to take sole possession of third place in the Pac-10 with a 6-4 record -- and five of their remaining eight games are at home. Tomorrow is one of the three road games, against struggling Washington State (the Cougars have lost 4 of 5 after starting 16-1 overall and 4-1 in conference). Big-time game for 'SC, though alas, the ABC telecast at 3:30 PM is regional; we get Texas-Iowa State instead. Harumph. Regardless: Fight on Trojans, Beat the Cougs!
Did you get a chance to watch the Duke vs. UNC game?
If Duke can keep that shooting up in March they will be a force to be reckoned with. UNC looked flat as shit. Henderson played his ass off and Paulus is just a monster.
I thought Vitale was going to cry at least 6 different times. He was on the verge of tears all night.
Posted by: Marty West | Feb 8, 2008 1:37:51 PM
two great games last night. pitt hit a buzzer beater to beat wvu after getting outplayed and eric gordon came through big against a super-hostile crowd.
nd can do huge things for its national profile with a win tomorrow. it'll solidfy them at a top tier big east team and it'll tie them for a national high of 8 wins against top 100 rpi teams. not bad for a team whose schedule gets torn apart. mike brey realized that the 18-game big east schedule is essentially 2 extra hard OOC games and adjusted accordingly. anyway, lets hope nd can keep the home winning streak going.
Posted by: yea | Feb 8, 2008 2:31:06 PM
That Big East schedule is a WAR. Right, David?
:P
Posted by: Brendan Loy | Feb 8, 2008 3:04:12 PM
Great start for the Irish against Marquette in the first half- hopefully they can hold on!
Posted by: NDLauren | Feb 9, 2008 1:20:23 PM