tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19698354.post462830814601998529..comments2023-10-28T04:05:22.242-04:00Comments on Mount Fan Blog: Syracuse Columbia First Half ObservationsTheFanBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03929471596058829115noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19698354.post-78294353076063191302009-11-27T22:45:43.373-05:002009-11-27T22:45:43.373-05:00Butler handled NW earlier in the week. I don't...Butler handled NW earlier in the week. I don't think they can handle the grind of the Big Ten schedule without their big star who is now out for the season.<br /><br />Notre Dame is picked because they have a lot back. But they didn't win with those guys before, why will they win this year.<br /><br />How much fun do you think the Portland Pilots are having in Anaheim?TheFanBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929471596058829115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19698354.post-67324167767739514172009-11-27T22:26:10.226-05:002009-11-27T22:26:10.226-05:00Notre Dame never did figure out the 1-3-1 and thei...Notre Dame never did figure out the 1-3-1 and their defense is going to keep them from getting into the upper echelon of the Big East. If they shoot like they did tonight, the Irish are in trouble, they lose 72-58 on a neutral floor. Big win for Bill Carmody and company, maybe he's got a crew he can get back to the NCAAs with.Ray Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19698354.post-73622446877222951752009-11-27T21:21:29.369-05:002009-11-27T21:21:29.369-05:00Columbia picked 6th in the preseason Ivy poll, but...Columbia picked 6th in the preseason Ivy poll, but the Ivy is pretty tight after Cornell at the top. Sadly, looks like Yale is going to struggle this season. Tidbit: Columbia coach Joe Jones, and Yale coach James Jones are brothers.<br /><br />Notre Dame struggling mightily against Northwestern's 1-3-1, getting some open looks, but hitting nothing. Finally, at the end of the half, Harangody figured out he could dominate inside, but Irish trail 33-30 at the half. Not much interior defense for ND, that's not going to bode well when they get into conference play. I think they'll still win this game.<br /><br />ND's women's soccer team beat Florida State 2-0 today to go the Final Four. Again. They'll meet North Carolina in the semis. Again.Ray Cnoreply@blogger.com