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I don't think it's going to happen though. I think ND will remain a shadow of there former glory. It seems good academic standards and good football is too much to ask. 😏
Originally posted by bill718I have always loved ND, but I bet this is not going to be a good year for the irish. I do hope they stick with their head coach, a great guy indeed. Winning should not be everything, but eventually I guess it affects recruiting.
I don't think it's going to happen though. I think ND will remain a shadow of there former glory. It seems good academic standards and good football is too much to ask. 😏
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThey should stick with their head coach because he is a nice guy? I wonder if they would hire me cause I'm a nice guy as well. In fact, I bet I could be a nicer guy than what they have now.
I have always loved ND, but I bet this is not going to be a good year for the irish. I do hope they stick with their head coach, a great guy indeed. Winning should not be everything, but eventually I guess it affects recruiting.
Originally posted by whodeyNotre Dame's coach certainly would not qualify as a nice guy.
They should stick with their head coach because he is a nice guy? I wonder if they would hire me cause I'm a nice guy as well. In fact, I bet I could be a nicer guy than what they have now.
As for why he still has a job, it baffles me to say the least...other than he is a nice guy, of course.
Originally posted by whodeyOf course you're a nice guy, but so is Weis. Perhaps he's in over his head not having coached other than as a fine offensive coordinator. I agree ND has declined but as they go lower I am sure the other teams refuse their overtures to play. Their biggest drag is not Weis but that useless QB of theirs, Claussen.
They should stick with their head coach because he is a nice guy? I wonder if they would hire me cause I'm a nice guy as well. In fact, I bet I could be a nicer guy than what they have now.
As for why he still has a job, it baffles me to say the least...other than he is a nice guy, of course.
Originally posted by quackquackAs regards ND's schedule, this article is on point: http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2009/07/16/what-soft-schedule/
Notre Dame's coach certainly would not qualify as a nice guy.
ND's will (unfortuntaley) problem be better this year but don't just blame the standards they have done a terrible job.
(1) They have not gotten enough good recruits (they used to be able to get whomever they wanted). Now they get a few top players. It is always hard to measure the qua ...[text shortened]... hat they used to play
Yet they still think of themselves as god's gift to college football.
Originally posted by no1marauderND plays one top 25 team and of course it is at home; Florida plays 3 top 20 teams. ND plays no conference games and therefore schedules games in the exact order they want. ND simply does not have the difficulty of schedule they once had.
As regards ND's schedule, this article is on point: http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2009/07/16/what-soft-schedule/
Phil Steele's 2009 SOS rating (mentioned in the article) is at: http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/June09/DBJune9.html
ND's schedule is rated 36th toughest in the country, two places lower than preseason #1 Florida's.
Originally posted by quackquackDon't let the facts get in the way. ND's schedule is made years in advance and their opponents have something to say about the order they play teams in. The Irish play USC every year and 50% of the time it's at the Trojans; suggesting that ND's schedule is "easy" because this year they play at South Bend is about on par with running down the Gators when they play at home against FSU. It's not like they schedule Florida International, Charleston and Troy ALL at home, is it?
ND plays one top 25 team and of course it is at home; Florida plays 3 top 20 teams. ND plays no conference games and therefore schedules games in the exact order they want. ND simply does not have the difficulty of schedule they once had.
Originally posted by no1marauderNotre Dame refuses to join a conference so they have more control over their schedule than just about any team in America. MOST of the schedule is made years ago but they the opportunity to play in Kickoff Classics or other games when it becomes apparent that there is only one top 25 game. But Notre Dame chose not to. Obviously it more important to make sure they play Navy each year. Regardless of the reason, their schedule is not what it used to be yet when it comes to bowl games they'll expect to be treated like royalty.
Don't let the facts get in the way. ND's schedule is made years in advance and their opponents have something to say about the order they play teams in. The Irish play USC every year and 50% of the time it's at the Trojans; suggesting that ND's schedule is "easy" because this year they play at South Bend is about on par with running down the Gators when ...[text shortened]... t's not like they schedule Florida International, Charleston and Troy ALL at home, is it?
Originally posted by bill718Lou Holtz picvked them to play Florida for the Nat'l championship...Hell yeah he's biased but there schedule IS manageable this year.
I don't think it's going to happen though. I think ND will remain a shadow of there former glory. It seems good academic standards and good football is too much to ask. 😏
Originally posted by badmoonLou Holtz is biased (although in some fairness to him he never really presents himself as objective).
Lou Holtz picvked them to play Florida for the Nat'l championship...Hell yeah he's biased but there schedule IS manageable this year.
There wouild be no greater ratings winner than The Irish in the BCS championship.
Originally posted by quackquackYes, playing USC is "no schedule at all".
Lou Holtz is biased (although in some fairness to him he never really presents himself as objective).
I just don't think you get a real national champion at all if you play no schedule and the tie breaker is "it is great for ratings".
Originally posted by quackquackBTW, calling Navy and the other service academies' teams "garbage" is offensive and uncalled for. First, these guys are not just playing football but will soon be risking their lives for their country; that doesn't rate them as "garbage" to me. And perhaps you missed it, but both Navy and Air Force had winning records last year and played in bowl games and put up credible performances though losing.
Notre Dame's coach certainly would not qualify as a nice guy.
ND's will (unfortuntaley) problem be better this year but don't just blame the standards they have done a terrible job.
(1) They have not gotten enough good recruits (they used to be able to get whomever they wanted). Now they get a few top players. It is always hard to measure the qua ...[text shortened]... hat they used to play
Yet they still think of themselves as god's gift to college football.
Originally posted by no1marauderI know when they open up with my Buckeys at the Shoe they are encouraging people to cheer for Navy for these same reasons.
BTW, calling Navy and the other service academies' teams "garbage" is offensive and uncalled for. First, these guys are not just playing football but will soon be risking their lives for their country; that doesn't rate them as "garbage" to me. And perhaps you missed it, but both Navy and Air Force had winning records last year and played in bowl games and put up credible performances though losing.