Like the selection committee, the board posters will know whether this ND team deserves to be in the playoffs. I for one will use the eye test to determine if the team has progressed to make a real difference in the playoffs. Solid games against NW, FSU, Cuse, and USC that passes the eye test will put ND in the final four, period. Limping in with close wins and poor play might leave them on the outside looking in. I believe neither group wants ND to limp into the final 4 and get showed up once again.