Cignetti Renews Contract
- By sjb75
- Under the Dome
- 66 Replies
When did Charie Weis start 10-0? He lost game 3 to Michigan St.But also -- could this be a situation similar to Charlie Weis?
Let's see how he does in years 2-3-4
When did Charie Weis start 10-0? He lost game 3 to Michigan St.But also -- could this be a situation similar to Charlie Weis?
Let's see how he does in years 2-3-4
They're both decent opponents for sure. So I guess we're getting a little ahead of ourselves.You're spot on Pat.
Stay focused. Handle business Saturday in NYC.
"He sucks…that’s what’s wrong."He sucks…that’s what’s wrong.
I also believe ND can be a tough out ... The defense is playing a level not seen in a long time. The offense, while sputtering at times, is also showing signs of growth. The potential downfall would be special teams, specifically, the kicking game. The inability to convert FG's into points is an issue.
I can't say Pollack is wrong.
If we are forced to pass and play in a scoring fest we're in trouble.
If we can just move the sticks and keep a lead we're a tough out.
If #2 gets some late season chemistry with RL we have a decent shot
You're spot on Pat.We have to get by Army and USC and we’re only a four-point favorite at USC.
Don’t get ahead of yourself, we are not in the playoffs yet
But also -- could this be a situation similar to Charlie Weis?True, but he is doing it at Indiana. Doormat of the big ten.
You think MF would’ve had the same results?
X2.Army has not played anyone yet who comes remotely close to the talent, speed, athleticism and physicality of ND. Their schedule is mostly the bottom feeders of college football. Barring a rash of turnovers by the offense I believe ND wins quite decisively.
You also voiced concern going into Purdue.If ND is locked in assignment wise, not much. But we were not locked in vs Navy with our assignments. They had a number of big explosives. The unforced turnovers are what made that game a blow out.
2012 Alabama-Notre Dame is the only game I have ever posted a predicted score for Notre Dame to lose. They had no shot. Zero.They were never going to have a chance in 2012 unless Bama had a boatload of turnovers. Completely outcoached and the talent disparity was significant. That's not the case now. The gap has been narrowed dramatically.
They were never going to have a chance in 2012 unless Bama had a boatload of turnovers. Completely outcoached and the talent disparity was significant. That's not the case now. The gap has been narrowed dramatically.The 2012 BSCG, the 2018 CFP Semi Final, and the 2020 CFP Semi Final were not competitive games. Although I will say that each game was more competive than the last game. 2012 the game was over at the half and was a disaster from the kickoff. 2018 ND was hanging around at 9-3, then Julian Love went out and 2 TD's in the last 2 minutes of the half made it 23-3. Then in 2020, it was 21-7, and ND was outclassed, but not embarrassed like 2012. And the 2020 Alabama team was a juggernaut.
The next step is to get in this post season and not get embarrassed or outclassed. Put yourself in a position to win these games and execute down the stretch.
ND has a great defense, but they brought really good defenses into the College post season in 2012, 2018 and 2020. They were not able to score points in any of those games. Fell behind and just floundered around.
Texas ? Their best win is against Vandy. The others I would agree would be slight favorites.True. An underdog on a neutral field to Oregon, Texas, Ohio St., Georgia, etc., yes, but not a significant one.
Big if but if it happens you tip your cap and give them their due. I certainly wouldn't wager on that occurring.Army is ranked and tulane is ranked
So if they were to beat us and Tulane then what are you going to say?
History is replete with examples of the contrast between talent and a team.