"This is a team that can win the national title"

[mviale]

Yes we can!

[mucrew08]

Before the Notre Dame game, the nay sayers were telling everyone how the team wasn't tested and we weren't a top 10 team. We then went into the Joyce Center and beat a good team (they may not be ranked but they are a good team) at a very hard place to play. We are a good team, let the fans be fans and talk about the team and what might happen. No one has said "we are going to win a national championship" we are just looking at the possibility of it, and heck its pretty exciting to even be looking at the possibility.

I see no problem with fans looking forward to the rest of the season. If you don't want to look forward (for whatever reason) then don't read the posts.

[WalterSobchak]

That show is fun to listen to sometimes, but Bernstein is overwhelmingly arrogant--I do a lot of eye rolling each time I listen.  That said, still nice to hear!

[THEGYMBAR]

I said a month ago, this team is special. Yes, they can win a NC. Luck is needed, but SENIOR GUARDS that can play can go a long way in the NCAA.

[damuts222]

Lazar is going to play a big role down the stretch. Seeing Lazar and Wes guard Harangody in the second half gave me some hope that bigger teams such as a UCONN will not manhandle us underneath. We have the experience and we are playing a more free flowing game this year which has allowed our seniors to reach their potential.

[4everwarriors]

Hey, everyone just enjoy the best basketball the Warriors have played since beating UK in the Elite 8 in 2003. This team however isn't a threat to advance to the FF or win a championship.

[Avenue Commons]

Calm down, people. I've seen FF and NC threads on this board the last couple of days. Does one win over the Irish really shoot us over the moon like that?

No, but 7-0 in the Big East and a #8 ranking in national polls does.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

No, but 7-0 in the Big East and a #8 ranking in national polls does.

I understand, but history reminds us that the last time we were #8 in the rankings, we did not stay there very long. I'm not saying we will collapse, but it is a LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG season, and there is a lot of basketball, and tough basketball that remains to be played.

If people want to celebrate being #8 in the country in January, that's fine, but I'd personally prefer to be one of the top 8 teams in the country in March.

[DegenerateDish]

To everyone saying calm down, I say....calm down.

This post is about what a Chicago radio host had to say about us having the potential to win the NCAA tourney. He went out of his way to say MU could win it, not that they would win it.

From what I've seen of posts in this thread, people are saying pretty much the same thing. I don't see anyone going out and guaranteeing a title here.

Why not enjoy the fact that we're one of the best teams in the country right now? These seasons are few and far between. If a radio host in a major market thinks we're in contention for winning it all...awesome, how can you not love it?

[THEGYMBAR]

MUDish---RIGHT ON!!!! Not often does a team have the ability to discuss deep NCAA runs. This is a team that has earned that right. They believe in themselves and have the talent to back it up. Chips on a shoulder can be a great thing from time to time.

I will say it again, watched MU ball for nearly 40 seasons and this team has a swagger. They have a coach that is perfect for this team...he does not know any better. That is not a rip, it is a compliment.

Younger fans, enjoy this run. You might go a long time before you to see a season like this one. Championships are not won in Jan., but championship attitudes are formed then.

GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!