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Cal better inside, but Irish might have inside track

By Nancy Lieberman
ESPN.com

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Editor's note: Nancy Lieberman is breaking down the best first-round game in each regional. Here, the ESPN analyst examines the Dallas Regional's most intriguing matchup. (8) California (23-8) vs. (9) Notre Dame (19-11) Noon ET Sunday (ESPN2)The Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh Notre Dame has come a long way in four months. Lacking experience, with just two seniors on the roster, the Irish were picked to finish 11th in the Big East -- and those votes were cast before they lost their top re ...

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