ND ranked #4 in the SI preseason top 25

[IrishBlooded]

Personally I think they belong in the 20 to 25 range.

But whatever.

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[Bodizephax]

SI and I are close. I have just three spots different.

ND #1 baby!!

Go Irish !!

 

[DubsDreader]

This is about where most reasonable people would expect an extremely well coached team with 21 returning starters to begin the season. Just win!

 

[coolirish9]

don't know if were a top 4 ranked team yet but if our coaches can use it in selling nd on recruits then i'm all for it

 

[BGI User 348]

I prefer to be an underdog. This is just another challenge for what I hope is a HUNGRY ND team!!!

 

[no1e]

Personally I think they belong in the 20 to 25 range.

But whatever.

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I disagree. IMHO ND should be preseason ranked in the 12-15 range. That would be a fair expectation and "reasonable" to start.

20-25 is too low. Top 5 is too high.

 

[NDCap]

It really does not matter. Wit ND's schedule if they are 6-0 by mid - season they will be in the top 4.... The team I'm sure is really focusing on finishing the season well. Last season was an embarrassment down the stretch . This team has talent but question marks like everyone else in the country. As fans we want to see ND play a great schedule but teams like OSU won the NC because the schedule saved them early. That's a fact . They lose to VAtech but had garbage after garbage to get back on track. ND schedule does not afford that. Hopefully the Irish will stay healthy if so they can win every game.

 

[end_23]

Personally I think they belong in the 20 to 25 range.

But whatever.

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When was the last time ND lived up to hype like this? You have to go back to the early 90's. Kelly doesn't handle pressure well. That's a huge concern as we all know. I don't think ND should be in the top 25 to start the season. Especially after watching that defense against LSU and because ND usually plays better with no expectations, see 2012.

 

[end_23]

This is about where most reasonable people would expect an extremely well coached team with 21 returning starters to begin the season. Just win!

There is definite talent in areas of the roster but to say extremely well coached is pretty comical.

 

[IrishBlooded]

When was the last time ND lived up to hype like this? You have to go back to the early 90's. Kelly doesn't handle pressure well. That's a huge concern as we all know. I don't think ND should be in the top 25 to start the season. Especially after watching that defense against LSU and because ND usually plays better with no expectations, see 2012.

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