Another top 4 seed falls after a long wait.

Author: AlbanyIRISH (26619 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:42 am on Jan 1, 2026

I think it's safe to say that first round byes are a negative.

Kind of reminds me of when Rocket Ismail played for Notre Dame
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Playoffs need to start a week after the season ends

Author: NDWisconsin (1063 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 10:40 am on Jan 1, 2026

First two weeks on campus. There are coaches working for two programs during the playoffs. You can’t expect them to give 100% focus. There are also guys who may want to enter the transfer portal; it looks bad if you announce while your team is in playoffs. Bump the window out to start two weeks after the championship.

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I have to agree and it seems like after long layoffs players are susceptible to injuries too. The

Author: THEISMANCARR (17753 Posts - Joined: Aug 10, 2007)

Posted at 9:00 am on Jan 1, 2026

first two games each season scare me for the injury reason.

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I read somewhere IU’s coach also said that.

Author: whatsamataU (25774 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:49 am on Jan 1, 2026

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