Posted November 16, 200816 yr http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions It looks like we're still pegged to play Miami (FL.) in the Gator Bowl. I dont know, but this matchup might not be favorable for the Irish. What do you guys think?
November 16, 200816 yr unless we get much better i prefere that we stay home and regroup, don't want another loss in a bowl game , imo the money is nice but i don't think that were up to BOWL STATUS unless we beat usc?
November 16, 200816 yr unless we get much better i prefere that we stay home and regroup, don't want another loss in a bowl game , imo the money is nice but i don't think that were up to BOWL STATUS unless we beat usc? Rick, we have to go to a bowl - the extra month of practice is worth its weight in gold as far as development for the next year...if we go to a bowl we will only be that much better come spring even if we were to lose the game.
November 16, 200816 yr I want to play Jay's trucking school in the peachfuzz bowl. Seriously though Miami might be better than playing FSU. FSU is like a home game for them. Most of Miami's fans are currently doing 5-10 in jail so they wont bring many fans to help them out.
November 16, 200816 yr There is a lot to be settled in the ACC but the three most likely to be in the Gator (2nd place ACC team) are Miami, Maryland, and Georgia Tech. It will be interesting to see how our D plays from here on out. THey have been pretty stout since Washington other than the second half and OT of Pitt. 4 weeks ago I would have said we would really struggle with a physical team like Georgia Tech or Miami but who knows.
November 16, 200816 yr Convicts Vs Catholics was a fun thing to see. My old tee shirt of that wore out in the washer. Love another.
November 16, 200816 yr http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions It looks like we're still pegged to play Miami (FL.) in the Gator Bowl. I dont know, but this matchup might not be favorable for the Irish. What do you guys think? I will take GT, MD, FL St in the Gator. I know we got embarrassed by BC, but I believe the ACC teams are our best chance (outside of going to the Bob's Used Cars and RVs bowl).
November 16, 200816 yr excellent point, i stand corrected, i just don't want another bowl loss but the extra time will be very important to Charlie and the youngsters. good point, my friend , did u see where a win over Notre dame helps now the BC beat the FSU which was rated in the top 20. . looks like they are a top team also ,
November 16, 200816 yr I'll take anyone anywhere...its prep for next year.. Well, getting a school that is gonna pound us is not prep for next year. It would be a set back. We NEED to win our bowl game in order to get a gigantic monkey off our back. We can't go into next season with this long streak of lost bowls on our backs. Assuming we get better, and end up in a BCS level bowl, that adds so much extra pressure to our coaches and players.
November 16, 200816 yr That the players on this team, especially the last two incoming classes, feel the "monkey" of our string of bowl losses is a debatable point in my mind. I'll take the extra practice to build for next year any day.
November 16, 200816 yr Rick, we have to go to a bowl - the extra month of practice is worth its weight in gold as far as development for the next year...if we go to a bowl we will only be that much better come spring even if we were to lose the game. I definately agree. Not taking a bowl bid because of fear would be dumb. It is possible that we win after all. Although, if we do have to play Miami I'm not liking our chances.
November 16, 200816 yr Well, getting a school that is gonna pound us is not prep for next year. It would be a set back. We NEED to win our bowl game in order to get a gigantic monkey off our back. We can't go into next season with this long streak of lost bowls on our backs. Assuming we get better, and end up in a BCS level bowl, that adds so much extra pressure to our coaches and players. IMO there is no team that we might play in a bowl that could pound us more than SC could in our last game. Rather get that taste out of our mouth with a bowl game and practice if we do get hammered...of course I still expect to beat SC
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November 17, 200816 yr That the players on this team, especially the last two incoming classes, feel the "monkey" of our string of bowl losses is a debatable point in my mind. I'll take the extra practice to build for next year any day. You should talk to a member of the Cubs then......whether you want to admit it or not, it is a factor. And the extra practices sound nice, but if we have to face a team that is going to pound our tails into the dirt, then our season ends on a BIG negative. I would rather miss a bowl entirely than get pounded in January.
November 17, 200816 yr I don't want to see the team get pounded in a bowl, but if they have a chance to go to a bowl, they really need to take it. Unlike the recent past, I don't think that we will be in a position to get into a bowl against a significantly better opponent. The ACC is down this year, so the Gator bowl my end up working in our favor. Not to mention, I would love to see our guys get another shot at UNC or BC. As for Miami, they are really in a similar situation to us, although lately they have looked a little further ahead. The team needs the extra practice that a bowl would provide. Not to mention, recruits want to see the teams they are considering in the offseason.
November 17, 200816 yr Welcome to DD Coastereight. Hey thanks man. I was looking for a good ND forum and I liked this one with the recruiting boards and all. I'm a big ND fan. Always looking for recruiting updates.
November 17, 200816 yr I am an unabashed homer, totally biased and unreasonably optimistic and I think that a chance to play Miami poses a great opportunity for us. Miami's offense has struggled at times this year, but their defense has kept them in a lot of games (sound familiar). If the last two weeks of the regular season and a few weeks of bowl practice can get Jimmy back into a good rhythm, then I like our chances. A bowl win like this could give the team some much needed confidence as well as some national cache'. If we were to lose the game, the critics will only keep saying what they're already saying. But if we win, it could help us start to stem the tide of criticism and get us some of that respect that we're always talking about. I guess I just think that after so many bowl losses already that we don't have much to lose.
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions
It looks like we're still pegged to play Miami (FL.) in the Gator Bowl. I dont know, but this matchup might not be favorable for the Irish. What do you guys think?