With no dominant team this year, if ND hadn’t suffered the critical injuries to elite players at key spots (DE x2, CB, C & LT), how legit of a threat would the Irish be for a shot at the title? This defense is better than any I remember (I’m 48), and if you add 2 terrific pass rushers and an all-American corner back to it? Normally I’d say no but who exactly looks so dangerous this season that it’s not a realistic question? I think they could’ve made a very interesting run.
Edit: They still may make a run. But I think the key position losses to injury are too much to overcome to get through the playoff gauntlet.
Edit: They still may make a run. But I think the key position losses to injury are too much to overcome to get through the playoff gauntlet.
