Given the # 2 ranking, current winning streaks and the endless supply of podcasts and social media contributors. The inevitable "ND's best team ever" banter has begun. One has to remember the generational gaps between many of our fellow posters. Assume you probably know this discussion and comparisons were coming at some point.
Have two questions for you to start this off.
1. Would you say this is ND's best team under Brian Kelly/
2. How would you compare this team to the Holtz teams of the early 90's? Those teams were loaded with NFL talent.

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Another fantastic week for the 9-0 ND football team was completed with the 31-17 victory, with everyone in the two deep available.

Havn't seen him for several games now. Anyone know what his status is ? Doghouse, grades, home-sickness ?

When Brey's teams are old they are good, and I think we are going to be good this year. I am feeling 17-8 or 18-7 against a really tough schedule. Might even do one game better. I think we may have something really good good this year particularly if Wertz become eligible.

Sorry if I missed this but is Lenzy still hurt or is just not getting any run?? I hope the former and he’s back, healthy, and active for the playoff run!

After watching Northwestern's undefeated season go down in flames against Sparty, I decided to switch to hoops. I used my voice response feature and requested "Big Ten Network." The TV responded with "Cartoon Network." It was either my enunciation or the TV made an editorial comment.

Need some help.

Natural inclination is to dislike Aggies. Elko made it more prevalent.

Wife is an Aggie. Likes

Advice welcome.

todays observations

Mich St-NW game= 3rd and 8 with under a minute left and guy says this will be Rocky Lombardis most important pass ever

wrong run the ball other team vcant stop cock

TAM-LSU 1333 left is 1st QTR 4th down at own 34 1/2 yard line and he s surprised Fisher isnt going for it

with a couple of dillweeds/dingus

also dont want to be a dingus myself- Vandy game NEW kicker kickoff went to about 35 yard line- No men soccer players can kick that far?

Auburn sucks



Texas sucks


Okie St sucks

Jumbo Shrimp Fisher sucks


how about RB from Buffalo for Heisman has about 800 yards last 2 weeks

that is all

31-17 win over No. 19 North Carolina on the road. Irish have the best resume of any team this year. Beating Clemson and now at UNC

31-0 in the first against Pitt. Don't let your children watch that, it is a bloody massacre.

What does his future look like? He is Associate HC and his name is rarely mentioned in the "future HC threads". Would he be considered for a potential opening in Ann Arbor?

To Dec. 12. Clemson won't be coming off a bye going into the ACC Championship.

i hate both teams.

Our five-man staff mostly anticipates plenty of scoring while No. 2 Notre Dame continues its march to the College Football Playoff and first potential national title since 1988.
https://notredame.rivals.com/news/bgi-staff-predictions-notre-dame-vs-north-carolina

I think it’s safe to assume there is no away Lea is back next year barring a very substantial raise. So who do you guys think will be our next DC. Elston, Joseph, BVG LOL or other.

The effect of media in sports or otherwise is maddening, and hopefully the playoff isn't affected by it. It seems as though if ND loses in the ACCCG then the Clemson loss doesn't mean a thing for them, and also doesn't mean a thing for ND. Insane. Apparently Lawrence will throw for 700 yards on us instead of 400 and Etienne will run for 250 instead of 28. Just ranting.

Justin has been playing very well all year I believe. We are so deep I don’t think he has been appreciated that much but I think he deserves some credit. Also, wasn’t his brother considered the elite recruit and some people considered him a throw in? Or do I have that backwards? Anyone know how his brother is developing?

Much has been said that Harbaugh, only having 1 year left on his contract, will dramatically impact his recruiting. After today’s loss, their recruiting class is ranked 8th. In addition, Edwards is still looking to attend there next year over ND.
It appears that contract concern is pure nonsense to recruits.

Story: https://notredame.rivals.com/news/n...ltiple-team-high-marks-against-north-carolina

Have no clue on the spelling of his name. ND constantly rotates DL throughout the game. However #98 stood out on few plays. Especially deep into it own territory. He is a big dude and is relatively quick off the ball. Also clearly taking advantage of the S&C program.

Do we want Bama to lose to Auburn? NOT LIKELY TO HAPPEN, but who do we root for in the Iron Bowl?

Auburn is ranked #22 with 2 losses. if Bama loses do they drop out of Top 4?

That could elevate Texas A&M into the top 4 but Bama beat TAM.....

Game stats, summary turning point, game ball and more in a tremendous defensive performance by the now 9-0 and No. 2-ranked Fighting Irish.
https://notredame.rivals.com/news/rapid-review-notre-dame-31-north-carolina-17

Mack Brown is a class act. Just watched his presser.

GO IRISH!!!