Didn´t he predict ND to win 10+ games last season also?
Might have. More crap from ESPN. If they did not carry ESPN or Big 12 games, I would not watch them during football season.
He says they aren't the second best team, but their schedule will get them there. They really don't have any ball busters except for USC, which they play in South Bend. Will this be the year his false teeth shoot out of his mouth on TV?
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Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure ESPN will always carry ESPN games.... :smile2:
I have to wonder if Lou has over-hyped ND the past couple years out of self interest. The ND faithful love him for it, and as an added bonus the higher the bar is set for Charlie the more likely it is that he won't reach it and son Skip gets the HC gig.
I have to wonder if Lou has over-hyped ND the past couple years out of self interest. The ND faithful love him for it, and as an added bonus the higher the bar is set for Charlie the more likely it is that he won't reach it and son Skip gets the HC gig.
ND still attracts some good recruits, but nothing like it did 20 years ago. The last 10 years has definitely seen the better recruits staying in the warmer climates. If you can spend 4 or 5 years in a warmed up place like Gainesville, Baton Rouge, Austin, or sunny, funny LA, why in the world would you want to go freeze your ass off for years on the shores of Lake Michigan in God awful South Bend. Granted the education you get there is second to none, but the really big dogs see themselves playing in the pros anyway. 20 years ago, alot of those southern boys went to ND, Nebraska, and other northern:yeahthat:
Lou always has an ulterior motive in addition to the fact that he just has a blind love for ND. They do have a schedule that sets them up for a great season, they also have a major problem of gagging and puking on games every year that a talent/budget comparison says they should never lose.
I have stated before that because they are one of the big spending fan base schools their recruits always get a bump in ratings. Even with that bump the players they have brought in over the past few years gives them no excuse for the crappy level of play they have shown. ND is one of those places talent goes to die. I don't see this year being any different than the last few. They may win enough games to qualify for a bowl and their name and fan base will guarantee that if they do they will get one that is above what they deserve. They will also gag enough times to make sure that they are not in the MNC picture.
ND still attracts some good recruits, but nothing like it did 20 years ago. The last 10 years has definitely seen the better recruits staying in the warmer climates. If you can spend 4 or 5 years in a warmed up place like Gainesville, Baton Rouge, Austin, or sunny, funny LA, why in the world would you want to go freeze your ass off for years on the shores of Lake Michigan in God awful South Bend. Granted the education you get there is second to none, but the really big dogs see themselves playing in the pros anyway. 20 years ago, alot of those southern boys went to ND, Nebraska, and other northern
schools - those days are gone. Just look at the condition of the Big 10 - a shell of what is was years ago.
I still don't buy that schools in colder weather areas can't win. Ohio State had a stretch recently where they didn't show up in some MNC games. There is still an appeal to playing for a school that puts 100,000 people in the stands and has a history of winning. The balance of power tends to move around over time and eventually will move again.
I think they'll be a little better team than they were last year, but their schedule will make them look better than they really are. I actually think they'll end up in a BCS bowl even though they won't be deserving of it.
I have to wonder if Lou has over-hyped ND the past couple years out of self interest. The ND faithful love him for it, and as an added bonus the higher the bar is set for Charlie the more likely it is that he won't reach it and son Skip gets the HC gig.
CBS though in their football preview, called out ND (I forget who exactly). If they were commissioner or in charge, they would force ND to join a conference.
CBS though in their football preview, called out ND (I forget who exactly). If they were commissioner or in charge, they would force ND to join a conference.
Well lets looks at ND's schedule
Nevada: Should be a W, but Nevada is no pushover.
@ Michigan: I think Blue will be slightly better this year. Rivalry who knows
Michigan St: MSU could contend for Little 11 this year. Likely a ND loss
@ Purdue: W
Washington: W
USC: Another rivalry game, but SC should win
Boston College: See Nevada comment
Washington St: W
Navy: W
@ Pitt: Likely loss, Pitt could take Little East
Connecticut: W
@ Stanford: Cardinal is not an easy win for anybody anymore
:yeahthat:wow he needs to take the dick outta his mouth and pull his head out of his ass