How BAD will Notre Dame be this year?

[stoopified]

I admit it,I am an unabashed Crying Itish hater.Looking at last season and the Irish slate for this year brings a smile to my face.I see only two certain wins for ND his year,along with 4 likely losses and six tossup games.IMHO even if the Crying Irish mange to win four of six tossups they will still be no better than 6-6.


San Diego State-W (H)

Michigan-L (H)

Michigan State-L (A)

Purdue-L (H)

Stanford-Even (H), Cardinal appears on the rise

North Carolina-Even (A) UNC made surprising progress under Butch

Washington-Even (A) Willingham is beeter than Weiss IMHO

Pitt-Even (H) Pitt at least had big W last year

Boston College-L (A)

Navy-Even (A) Normally this is ND W BUT after last year....

Syracuse-W (H)

USC-L (A) Could be REALLY ugly

Personlly I ll ook for ND to go no better than 3-3 in Even games which would make them 5-7.The signifigance of that ? It would mark NDs first back to back losing seasons.Ithink that is VERY likely as the GOLD and BLUE had a roster of HS A-A's and stunk it up.This year will cement Weiss as a failure as headcoach.

I like it,I love it,I want some more of it.This season will put Regis in a coma. :D

[FlatheadSooner]

Couldn't happen to a better program. I am gearing up for the '12 - '13 exchange! Hope Landry Jones is there for his Senior year!
:)

[badger]

Remember when Jimmie Clausen said his goal at Notre Dame was to win four national championships?

:D:D:D

Now that he has been hit by a reality check 34 times (a new ND record!), what shall his revised goals be? I suggest we pole it :)

a) THREE national championships
b) Three BCS invites (keeping in mind that this is easy for them to do, being ND)
c) Three bowl invites
d) Three bowl WINS
e) Four conference championships - one down, three to go!

:rolleyes:

[silverwheels]

I wouldn't be surprised if they go to a bowl game. They were very young last year, and there's a lot of talent on that roster. I wish they'd lose every game for the rest of time, but it won't happen.

[sooner59]

Looking at their roster this year and their schedule, they could sneak into a bowl.....or they could snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory. Wouldn't surprise me either way.

[SbOrOiNaEnR]

or they could snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.

I didn't know Charlie Weis had been to the Mike Gundy Coaching Clinic.

[soonersn20xx]

These guys could go 6-6 and still be in the Top 20, bet.:rolleyes:

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Don't want them to lose so many they fire the HC. One of these days, they will luck into hiring another Granny, to lead them to good seasons.

[Flagstaffsooner]

Remember when Jimmie Clausen said his goal at Notre Dame was to win four national championships

http://bigeastsux.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/emu.jpg

[rainiersooner]

I admit it,I am an unabashed Crying Itish hater.Looking at last season and the Irish slate for this year brings a smile to my face.I see only two certain wins for ND his year,along with 4 likely losses and six tossup games.IMHO even if the Crying Irish mange to win four of six tossups they will still be no better than 6-6.


San Diego State-W (H)

:D

GO CHUCKIE LONG!

[MiccoMacey]

San Diego State-W
Michigan-L
Michigan State-L
Purdue-L
Stanford-W (although if the Stanford who beat USC shows up, could be an L)
North Carolina-W
Washington-W
Pitt-L
Boston College-L
Navy-W (this is a revenge game for ND)
Syracuse-W
USC-L

6-6

[olevetonahill]

http://bigeastsux.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/emu.jpg

spekle to the Flag :D

[Flagstaffsooner]

Don't want them to lose so many they fire the HC. One of these days, they will luck into hiring another Granny, to lead them to good seasons.
The Fla boards say Stoops is the next HC there.;)

[Charla]

I would bet just beating Navy would sound good to clausen, Might even give him another reason to go party.

[badger]

I want Notre Dame back in the Bottom 10 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview08/news/story?page=bottom1008preseason), but I would settle for them going bowl-less... ew, that sounds to close to bowels... ewwwww, why am I suddenly thinking about Charlie Weis?! EWWWWW :(:(:(:(

"WHY IS NOBODY BLOCKING FOR ME?"
http://beat.bodoglife.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/jimmy-clausen.jpg

"Coach, why is nobody blocking for me? Those 34 sacks really hurt!"
http://media.wsbt.com/images/Notre%20Dame%20Clausen1.jpg

"Will someone please enlighten Mr. Beer Olympian?"
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/scorecard/01/03/truth.rumors.college/p1_weis.jpg


"Don't ask me! I'm YOUR backup, remember Jimmy?"
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1016/ncf_u_sharpley_195.jpg

"Heh heh... if you don't like our blocking, Jimmy, just take your helmet off and we'll stand aside."
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/nd/galleries/nd-mich-091005/und5-lg.jpg

"Man, I'm glad to be outta that hellhole and in Cinci... and I mean that in the least blasphemous way possible."
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0430/ncf_jones_200.jpg

:D

[Flagstaffsooner]

Will the domers have a line this year?

[badger]

Jimmy Clausen is so bad that even little kids make fun of him:
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[Socrefbek]

Will the domers have a line this year?

Yes. They will be 6 point underdogs on average.;) badump bump

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Will the domers have a line this year?Yeah, something like "WTF are we doing here?"

[fadada1]

Jimmy Clausen is so bad that even little kids make fun of him:
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you're in serious trouble when 12 year old bust your balls like that.

[JLEW1818]

Did anybody see how long his hair was the other day? It was on T.V.

[badger]

Did anybody see how long his hair was the other day? It was on T.V.

He looked effeminate before, but now it is over the top.

[JLEW1818]

Yep, If anybody can find a pic let me know. It's funny.

[soonerfan28]

I don't really care for Weis, but I like Notre Dame. Maybe they can get Lou back and win a few games. They've had some pretty good talent come in there the last few years, so they need to win consistently.

[King Crimson]

they'll win 6-7 games.

[Jacie]

In theory it is possible for the domers to be worse than last year but I think it would be difficult in 2008 for them to . . .

. . . go 3-9 (school record for losses)

. . . give up 58 sacks (another school record)

. . . finish last in NCAA total offense (242 yards a game in 2007)

. . . start the season 0-5 (worst start in 119 seasons)

. . . lose six straight at home (worst home losing streak in school history)

. . . lose to Navy (first time since 1963)

. . . experience not one but two of the worst losses ever (38-0 to both Michigan and Southern California).

On the other hand, we can all hope!

[JLEW1818]

Dang that is a lot of bad records to have.

[badger]

I don't really care for Weis, but I like Notre Dame

Uhhh.... huh?

You DO know why the streak is 47 and not still going today, don't you? :mad:

[soonerfan28]

Yes I know how the streak ended, but I have always been a fan of the history of Notre Dame football. Even that historical fact. Wish it could have been a win for OU, but it didn't happen.

[Salt City Sooner]

I want Notre Dame back in the Bottom 10 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview08/news/story?page=bottom1008preseason), but I would settle for them going bowl-less... ew, that sounds to close to bowels... ewwwww, why am I suddenly thinking about Charlie Weis?! EWWWWW :(:(:(:(

"WHY IS NOBODY BLOCKING FOR ME?"
http://beat.bodoglife.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/jimmy-clausen.jpg

"Coach, why is nobody blocking for me? Those 34 sacks really hurt!"
http://media.wsbt.com/images/Notre%20Dame%20Clausen1.jpg

"Will someone please enlighten Mr. Beer Olympian?"
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/scorecard/01/03/truth.rumors.college/p1_weis.jpg


"Don't ask me! I'm YOUR backup, remember Jimmy?"
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1016/ncf_u_sharpley_195.jpg

"Heh heh... if you don't like our blocking, Jimmy, just take your helmet off and we'll stand aside."
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/nd/galleries/nd-mich-091005/und5-lg.jpg

"Man, I'm glad to be outta that hellhole and in Cinci... and I mean that in the least blasphemous way possible."
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0430/ncf_jones_200.jpg

:D
Can't extend the streak if ya don't compete :D :


'95 Fiesta Bowl- Colorado 41 Notre Dame 24

'96 Orange Bowl- FSU 31 Notre Dame 26

'97 Independence Bowl- LSU 27 Notre Dame 9

'99 Gator Bowl- Ga. Tech 35 Notre Dame 28

'01 Fiesta Bowl- Oregon St. 41 Notre Dame 9

'03 Gator Bowl- N.C. State 28 Notre Dame 6

'04 Insight Bowl- Oregon St. 38 Notre Dame 21

'06 Fiesta Bowl- Ohio St. 34 Notre Dame 20

'07 Sugar Bowl- LSU 41 Notre Dame 14

[stoopified]

In theory it is possible for the domers to be worse than last year but I think it would be difficult in 2008 for them to . . .

. . . go 3-9 (school record for losses)

. . . give up 58 sacks (another school record)

. . . finish last in NCAA total offense (242 yards a game in 2007)

. . . start the season 0-5 (worst start in 119 seasons)

. . . lose six straight at home (worst home losing streak in school history)

. . . lose to Navy (first time since 1963)

. . . experience not one but two of the worst losses ever (38-0 to both Michigan and Southern California).

On the other hand, we can all hope!Those stats are part of the reason I think Weiss sucks as a headcoach.It is also why although I think ND will be better(stats show it would hard to be WORSE)I still think 5-7 or maybe 6-6 is all they can muster this year.In 2005 Bob had a young team full of question marks and managed an 8-4 record .Weiss was in a similar scenario last year and his team was atrocious,I'm thinking awful is as far UP as they go this year.IMHO Weiss = Schnelly.

[SoonerDood]

6-6 will get them into a BCS bowl. Or at least playing [hairGel]

[JLEW1818]

2008 SCHEDULE

09/06/08 vs. San Diego State W
09/13/08 vs. Michigan L
09/20/08 at Michigan State L
09/27/08 vs. Purdue W
10/04/08 vs. Stanford W
10/11/08 at North Carolina L
10/25/08 at Washington L
11/01/08 vs. Pittsburgh L
11/08/08 at Boston College L
11/15/08 vs. Navy TV W
11/22/08 vs. Syracuse W
11/29/08 at USC L

5-7

[olevetonahill]

they will be so bad they will make a skunks *** smell good :eek:

[badger]

6-6 will get them into a BCS bowl. Or at least playing [hairGel]

Um... if that happens, who do you root for? The terrorists?

[KantoSooner]

Just thinking about ND v. USC is making me giggle. Nothing but good can come from that game.
Though, the likely outcome will be USC 1XX, ND 0-3 approximately.

[soonermix]

after a 3-9 season i saw that notre dame actually got into the category of "others receiving votes" in the coaches poll. how does that even happen?

[badger]

No domer lover here but they'll be back soon. Too much talent.

Yes, especially in the coach. Talent in eating, talent in driving alumni away, talent in starting a ND-Navy postgame tradition then having to stand on the field for it after losing for the first time since '63 :D:D:D:D

Remember that his playbook can win championships :D:D:D:D

Too bad it can't win more than three games! :D:D:D:D

Too bad that talent is too young to comprehend it :D:D:D:D

Too bad that ND signed him to a lengthy luxurious contract and is stuck with him :D:D:D:D

For a very, very long time :D:D:D:D

Cheer, cheer :rolleyes:

[NormanPride]

The problem with ND's "talent" is that it's highly overrated simply on the fact that the kids are going to ND. They'll always have players, yes, but recruiting can be tricky there.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I don't really care for Weis, but I like Notre Dame. Maybe they can get Lou back and win a few games. I think the deal is most of us DO like Weiss, because he's not doing well at domer, and domer just doesn't cut it for most OU fans.

[badger]

I think the deal is most of us DO like Weiss, because he's not doing well at domer, and domer just doesn't cut it for most OU fans.

I don't know... I really feel like Weis' arrogance can only be a match made in heaven for the all-time OMG program of Notre Dame. It's almost like Les Miles being with LSU... they deserve each other.

After years of BCS and poll favoritism, it is time to see the almighty ND squirm a little. The football gods (and perhaps real God) did not look kindly on the untimely firing of Tyrone Willingham. Sure they went Fiesta Bowling, but that's one year (and they lost big time).

Perhaps they would be more suiting to a bowl they merit? A very good explanation to their continued losing efforts in the post season.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I don't know... I really feel like Weis' arrogance can only be a match made in heaven for the all-time OMG program of Notre Dame. It's almost like Les Miles being with LSU... they deserve each other.

After years of BCS and poll favoritism, it is time to see the almighty ND squirm a little. The football gods (and perhaps real God) did not look kindly on the untimely firing of Tyrone Willingham. Sure they went Fiesta Bowling, but that's one year (and they lost big time).

Perhaps they would be more suiting to a bowl they merit? A very good explanation to their continued losing efforts in the post season.So, you like Weiss, too! He's doing good things for college football.

[badger]

So, you like Weiss, too! He's doing good things for college football.

No I don't, Sam I am, I do not like Green Weis the Ham.

[Vegas Sooner]

3 wins. SD, Navy, cuse

[ultimatesooner1]

Um... if that happens, who do you root for? The terrorists?


a sinkhole right under the stadium would be good

[stoopified]

a sinkhole right under the stadium would be good :)

[Jacie]

If there were justice, OU would have had the domers on OUr schedule in 2007 . . .

[AZSOONER]

nd is just a great team to root against. You have to listen to everyone saying how great they are and then watch them get blasted. Political agenda at it's best.

[soonermix]

I think the deal is most of us DO like Weiss, because he's not doing well at domer, and domer just doesn't cut it for most OU fans.

well i guess you can count me out of the "most" category. i hated him with new england and it is just a bonus to watch him fail at nd

will they be back? maybe but is really is fun to watch them lose.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

well i guess you can count me out of the "most" category. i hated him with new england and it is just a bonus to watch him fail at nd

will they be back? maybe but is really is fun to watch them lose.I think you agree with me. You're just expressing it differently. My emphasis is on what he's doing at the domer.

[soonermix]

unless i am illiterate and i'm not saying i'm not...
i don't like weiss and i like watching him fail

unless you meant we like watching him fail in which case i do agree with you

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

unless i am illiterate and i'm not saying i'm not...
i don't like weiss and i like watching him fail

unless you meant we like watching him fail in which case i do agree with youHe's messing up the domer real good. That's why i like him.

[stoopified]

Just for grins I decide to check ND's record during Stoops' tenure at OU for comarison purposes.

Bob Stoops 1999-2007 97-22 .815
Top 25 Poll finishes 2000 #1,2001 #6,2002 #5,2003 #3,2004 #3,2005 #22,2006 #11,2007 #8

Notre Dame 62-47 ..569
Top25 Finishes 2000 #15,2002 #17,2005 #9,2006 #17 This comparison brings another smile to my face.

[Sabanball]

I hope they don't win a single game, but with their pathetic schedule I figure they' ll win 7-8 games.

[Flagstaffsooner]

The Four Horesmen of the nd apocalypse...

http://www.nflhs.com/images/News/2005Legends/GerryFaust-200.jpg

http://images.dawgsports.com/images/admin/Tyrone_with_arm_raised.jpg
http://www.carolinawatercooler.com/charlie.jpg

Charlie counts as two.:D

[stoopified]

Assuming the Condoms take care of business I look like a football prophet.If ND is ready to ditch Weiss I hear Willingham is looking for a job. :D:D:D

[BoulderSooner79]

Hey, you are talking about a *bowl eligible* ND team here. And 'SC will get tons of credit for shutting out a *bowl eligible* opponent on national TV. Did I mention that ND was *BOWL ELIGIBLE* ? :rolleyes:

The only thing good about ND getting too much attention is that they will get a bowl game higher than they deserve and promptly get whipped again.