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McLaughlin/Johnson have elevated the program by Tex Francisco

back to where it used to be, which is a fringe top 25 program that consistently makes the tournament but rarely makes it out of the first round. Have we ever made the sweet 16?

That's a good start, but volleyball seems like a sport where ND should excel. It's largely a suburban, white girl sport, and unlike sports like golf, baseball, or softball, there's no real weather disadvantage with being in the Midwest (many top programs are in the Midwest). Also, there are only 6 players on the court at a time, and volleyball allows for 12 scholarships, so it's not like track where cost of attendance hinders your ability to build your roster. There are some sports, like mens basketball, baseball, track, and some others, where barring a once-in-a-generation caliber coach I just don't see ND ever consistently maintaining an elite program. Volleyball, however, seems like a program where we could. Are there things I'm missing?