For all of you who still doubt the kind of season ND football is going to have, (yes, Dad, that means you) I want you to think about how important it is to have an experienced quarterback. Then think of how weak the Irish's schedule is going to be this season. Now combine the two! Check out our upcoming opponents:
(Sept. 5) Nevada is a bad example to start with because they do have an experienced, skilled QB, but come on, Nevada? At home? (1-0)
(Sept. 12) Michigan. S
teven Threet started 8 games last year and he transferred. Nick Sheridan started 4 games last year. He suffered a small fracture in his lower right leg that sidelined him for Spring drills. Third string QB, David Cone is rumored to have a broken hand. They were even talking about Greg Paulus who has been playing basketball for Duke since 2005? Always tough winning at Michigan, but I like our chances! We beat them last year and we should be much better this year. (2-0) (Sorry Court)
(Sept. 19) Michigan St.. Kirk Cousins threw for a total of 340 last year and transfer Keith Nichol is a running QB. The biggest thing is that they also lost Mr. Everything, RB-Javon Ringer who accounted for 96% of their rushing yardage. We were in the game last year, we’ll be better, and we’re at home this year. Should be 3-0.
(Sept. 26) Purdue. The Boilers lose Curtis Painter and appeared to have Justin Siller ready to step in after starting 3 games last year. Well, Siller is out for the season for academic reasons and leaves only Joey Elliot who attempted 15 passes last season. Add to that the loss of their top 2 receivers and RB-Kory Sheets. Purdue should be really down. 4-0.
(Oct. 3) Washington. Jake Locker is coming back from a broken thumb. He is adjusting to a new coach and a totally different offensive style. They were terrible last year, they have a new coach, and we are at home. 5-0.
(Oct. 17) USC. Okay I know we have to assume that USC will be USC, but atleast Mark Sanchez left early for the NFL and they will have an inexperienced QB! 5-1.
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t. 24) Boston College. With starter Chris Crane gone, last year’s backup, Dominique Davis did play in six games last year. However, he completed only 45.7% of his passes and struggled in his first Spring scrimmage. 5-2.
(Oct. 31) Washington St. Last year they had 6TD passes and 21 INTs. Their top candidate, Kevin Lopina threw 0 TDs and 11 INTs last season. Played on a neutral field. Back in the win column! 6-2.
(Sept. 5) Nevada is a bad example to start with because they do have an experienced, skilled QB, but come on, Nevada? At home? (1-0)
(Sept. 12) Michigan. S
teven Threet started 8 games last year and he transferred. Nick Sheridan started 4 games last year. He suffered a small fracture in his lower right leg that sidelined him for Spring drills. Third string QB, David Cone is rumored to have a broken hand. They were even talking about Greg Paulus who has been playing basketball for Duke since 2005? Always tough winning at Michigan, but I like our chances! We beat them last year and we should be much better this year. (2-0) (Sorry Court)(Sept. 19) Michigan St.. Kirk Cousins threw for a total of 340 last year and transfer Keith Nichol is a running QB. The biggest thing is that they also lost Mr. Everything, RB-Javon Ringer who accounted for 96% of their rushing yardage. We were in the game last year, we’ll be better, and we’re at home this year. Should be 3-0.
(Sept. 26) Purdue. The Boilers lose Curtis Painter and appeared to have Justin Siller ready to step in after starting 3 games last year. Well, Siller is out for the season for academic reasons and leaves only Joey Elliot who attempted 15 passes last season. Add to that the loss of their top 2 receivers and RB-Kory Sheets. Purdue should be really down. 4-0.
(Oct. 3) Washington. Jake Locker is coming back from a broken thumb. He is adjusting to a new coach and a totally different offensive style. They were terrible last year, they have a new coach, and we are at home. 5-0.
(Oct. 17) USC. Okay I know we have to assume that USC will be USC, but atleast Mark Sanchez left early for the NFL and they will have an inexperienced QB! 5-1.
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t. 24) Boston College. With starter Chris Crane gone, last year’s backup, Dominique Davis did play in six games last year. However, he completed only 45.7% of his passes and struggled in his first Spring scrimmage. 5-2.(Oct. 31) Washington St. Last year they had 6TD passes and 21 INTs. Their top candidate, Kevin Lopina threw 0 TDs and 11 INTs last season. Played on a neutral field. Back in the win column! 6-2.
(Nov. 7) Navy. We almost blew this one last year, but another home game, and we’re a better team. 7-2.
(Nov. 14) Pitt. They do have their QBs from last year back, but neither were great. RB LeSean McCoy was their Mr. Offense, and he’s gone. This is a tough game at Pitt. I think it could go either way. 8-2.
(Nov. 21) Connecticut. Threw for 5TDs and 17 INTs last year. Starter is gone. Back-ups were unimpressive last year. Home game. 9-2
(Nov. 28) Stanford. Stanford has an experienced QB who has averaged 6 yards per attempt and has 15 TDs and 22 INTs. At Stanford. 10-2.
Believe it!
(Nov. 14) Pitt. They do have their QBs from last year back, but neither were great. RB LeSean McCoy was their Mr. Offense, and he’s gone. This is a tough game at Pitt. I think it could go either way. 8-2.
(Nov. 21) Connecticut. Threw for 5TDs and 17 INTs last year. Starter is gone. Back-ups were unimpressive last year. Home game. 9-2
(Nov. 28) Stanford. Stanford has an experienced QB who has averaged 6 yards per attempt and has 15 TDs and 22 INTs. At Stanford. 10-2.
Believe it!
Side notes:
Tim Brown beca
me the 43rd ND football player elected into the college football hall of fame
Armando Allen along with Julius Jones were considered the swiftest running back recruits for ND in the
last decade. Allen’s 4.38 40 was the best of 550 competitors at the US Army All-American Bowl junior combine in 2006.
Tim Brown beca
me the 43rd ND football player elected into the college football hall of fameArmando Allen along with Julius Jones were considered the swiftest running back recruits for ND in the
last decade. Allen’s 4.38 40 was the best of 550 competitors at the US Army All-American Bowl junior combine in 2006.
4 comments:
I see your reasoning. However, you are leaving out one huge factor. All of the best talent in the world cannot make up for poor coaching! Charlie still has a lot to prove for me to be totally optimistic. I'm sticking with 7-8 wins. Sorry.
8 wins or less, and i'd say i'm done with weis. they'll win 9 or 10. did you read how bad those teams are? other than USC, none of them are even ranked in the top 25 consistantly!
I spent some time in northern Indiana Monday among several AVID ND fans. One of oue nephews from South Bend has a very good friend in Florida. His friend told him that, if Charlie doesn't come up with a 10-2 season, Urban Meyers is now ready to come to ND. Urban's son is a senior in HS and will be leaving home for college. My advice: CHARLIE! Pack your bags!!!
i'm with that if it's true. are you kidding me? if urban meyer wants to come to ND, i think anyone would be ready to chase charlie out. i'm just not seeing why meyer would do it. i could see that being a rumor.
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