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Photo Gallery: The Irish Go from Sweet to Elite

For the first time since 1979, the Irish have advanced to the Elite Eight...and they've looked pretty darn good while doing so.

By First Down Moses
  • So it begins. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • DJ really IS a magician. (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • Bonzie goes for the hoop. (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Jerian dishes out one of his tournament-high 11 assists. (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • "No no no, not in mah house." (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • Flawless pitching form? (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • "Hang on buddy, let me just tousle your hair." (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • "Oooooh, shiny..." (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • How many points were scored, again? (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Hey there, Pat. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Jerian's shoes tho (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • Yeah, this was the nutty off-balance bucket that had no business going in. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Zach imitates Fr. Pete McCormick's post-ACC title rim-hanging. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • I am not getting tired of seeing this young man dunk all night. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • lol u mad, Shockers? (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Steve drives the lane. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • "MOOOOOMMM!! Pat took the ball again!!" (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)
  • All this hubbub for a silly orange ball... (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Ah yes, the classic "butt-first attempted layup." (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • #12, that is NOT how you play defense. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • If you think I'm tired of posting photos of Zach dunking, think again. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • "Yeah, man, I ain't sorry. Deal with it." (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • Coach Brey in action. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • I pity the fool who thinks he can get by Bonzie's block. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • hahaha oh what're you doing, #23 (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • Too many shoes clashing in this photo (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • Haha you're funny, #23. Enjoy getting swatted. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  • [Coaching intensifies] (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • #12, your rebounding license is hereby revoked. (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • Demetrius dribbles through the WSU defense. (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • Victory. (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • He's pumped. (Rick Osentoski--USA Today Sports)
  • Pat bids adieu. (Andrew Weber--USA Today Sports)

The Irish are in the Elite Eight. The Irish are in THE ELITE EIGHT. THE IRISH ARE IN THE

Quick, what were you doing in 1979? Okay, odds are many of you were barely a twinkle in your daddy's eye...but in any case, it's been a loooong time since we were this far into March Madness. So put on your work boots and go take care of all those pesky chores before Saturday night's game! GO IRISH, BEAT WILDCATS!!!

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