INDIANAPOLIS — No, this is not a drill. As we said before, we actually have been credentialed to cover Notre Dame in its Crossroads Classic game against Indiana.
This is the first time Fighting Irish Wire has gone out on location, and what better event to do it for than one that celebrates all things basketball in a state where the sport reigns supreme? That makes it all the more upsetting that the Crossroads Classic is going away, but who can blame the Irish for wanting to leave since they have to travel the furthest of any of the four programs it involves?
After Purdue blew out Butler in the first game, it’s up to the Irish to prevent a Big Ten sweep of the day. With a 4-6 all-time record, they won’t be able to leave this event behind with a winning record. However, they can prove once again they can hold their own against a quality nonconference opponent. They were able to do so against Kentucky, so they definitely are capable of doing it for the second time in a week.
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