The Notre Dame basketball team was sinking fast. Having been unable to win tight games, Notre Dame was letting a down season in the ACC get away from them. They were hanging around the bottom of the conference standings, despite a string of one-possession losses.
Those one-possession losses included Louisville and Florida State, who are the class of the ACC this season.
It was time to make a decision. Do you quit on the season, and accept mediocrity? Or do you wipe the blood off your chin and punch back?
Mike Brey has the Irish punching back.