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I think you're overthinking this just a bit by tf86

It's frustrating to me too, but I also realize that one loss in the NCAA tournament and you're done. Every now and then, a few of your key players will have an off day, a coach will have an off day, etc.

It's not exactly like this is a horrid program, and there are many positives we can point to, to wit:

* ND has 11 straight appearance in the NCAA tournament. Only Maryland has a longer active streak in that regard.

* ND has advanced to the quarterfinals in each of the last seven seasons. That's the longest active streak by far. The next longest active streak belongs to Maryland, with three consecutive trips to the quarterfinals.

* Prior to this season, we had been to the last two Final Fours, three Final Fours in the preceding four years and Four Final Fours in the preceding six years.

To paraphrase Bum Philips' famous quote, we've been knocking at the damn door. Now we just have to bust it down.