Posted November 30, 20213 yr They’re not supposed to consider this But there’s no way in hell they aren’t considering this. A deflated team that is losing its coach isn’t going to be good for television. They’ll let 2 loss Alabama in before ND now for sure. Watch. Edited November 30, 20213 yr by Green Goblin
November 30, 20213 yr The kids still deserve to go if they are selected, this year seems like it will be remembered by another name: The year Kelly cashed out
November 30, 20213 yr I think the committee was never going to let us in this year Edited November 30, 20213 yr by TexasDomer
November 30, 20213 yr Author Just now, TexasDomer said: I think they committee was never going to let us in this year I think you might be right. I already had the feeling they were getting ready to set the precedent that independents need to be undefeated to be considered.
November 30, 20213 yr Usually the next game after something like this is going to be a really good effort by the players, but they probably will use this is a mark against ND, so I agree. If it came down to a 2 loss Bama or a 1 loss ND they're going to put bama or ohio state in.
November 30, 20213 yr 3 minutes ago, Green Goblin said: I think you might be right. I already had the feeling they were getting ready to set the precedent that independents need to be undefeated to be considered. I think our last 2 appearances doomed us this time
November 30, 20213 yr 10 minutes ago, JTennant said: Usually the next game after something like this is going to be a really good effort by the players, but they probably will use this is a mark against ND, so I agree. If it came down to a 2 loss Bama or a 1 loss ND they're going to put bama or ohio state in. I think this might work if the players had a game this weekend but by the time they do play in a month, the sting will have worn off.
November 30, 20213 yr I don't think the stakes have changed. If Bama loses big and Cincy loses we are likely in alongside the BXII champ, GA, and Michigan.
November 30, 20213 yr 2 minutes ago, EddieAngel said: I don't think the stakes have changed. If Bama loses big and Cincy loses we are likely in alongside the BXII champ, GA, and Michigan. And wouldn’t it be great if ND won it all with Freeman after Kelly left.
November 30, 20213 yr 6 minutes ago, coltssb said: And wouldn’t it be great if ND won it all with Freeman after Kelly left. Probably a better chance than if Kelly stayed. Kelly has been great these last 5 years at beating the teams he was supposed to. How many teams did he beat with elite talent? Not sure how that’s going to work out in the SEC… time will tell.
November 30, 20213 yr I was thinking about this too and it should not play a factor, but I think subconsciously it will. Sadly, I think we need chaos to happen this weekend.
November 30, 20213 yr Not the end of the world. New HC motivates "disrespected" players on way to a Jan 1 bowl win... Ironic if ND finally wins a big bowl game 5 minutes after Kelly leaves.
November 30, 20213 yr 16 minutes ago, NDhoosier said: I was thinking about this too and it should not play a factor, but I think subconsciously it will. Sadly, I think we need chaos to happen this weekend. ND was going to need one of Ok St, Cincinnati, or Michigan to lose as well as Alabama even if Kelly had stayed.
November 30, 20213 yr agreed, but now i think we need blowouts and maybe 3 of the 4 things to happen.... 😞
November 30, 20213 yr Doubt BK leaving has anything to do with ND's position. They look back at resume, not forward. Regardless, we'd need a lot of help. OK State will more than likely jump us this week. Baylor is right behind us could also jump us too if they beat OK State this weekend. And a close loss to UGA might not be enough to drop Bama behind us.
November 30, 20213 yr 9 hours ago, Green Goblin said: They’re not supposed to consider this But there’s no way in hell they aren’t considering this. A deflated team that is losing its coach isn’t going to be good for television. They’ll let 2 loss Alabama in before ND now for sure. Watch. Not this Bama team. There’s a very real chance ND gets in. I do think Ok St will get in over ND if they win the B12.
November 30, 20213 yr 8 hours ago, jbrown_9999 said: ND was going to need one of Ok St, Cincinnati, or Michigan to lose as well as Alabama even if Kelly had stayed. None of those seem impossible.
November 30, 20213 yr 8 hours ago, CelticImport said: Not the end of the world. New HC motivates "disrespected" players on way to a Jan 1 bowl win... Ironic if ND finally wins a big bowl game 5 minutes after Kelly leaves. I hope they throw ND a bone and give them Wake instead of Ohio St or Bama.
November 30, 20213 yr 16 hours ago, NDhoosier said: I was thinking about this too and it should not play a factor, but I think subconsciously it will. Sadly, I think we need chaos to happen this weekend. We would need chaos regardless.
November 30, 20213 yr 16 hours ago, coltssb said: And wouldn’t it be great if ND won it all with Freeman after Kelly left. Poetic Justice indeed.
They’re not supposed to consider this
But there’s no way in hell they aren’t considering this.
A deflated team that is losing its coach isn’t going to be good for television.
They’ll let 2 loss Alabama in before ND now for sure. Watch.
Edited by Green Goblin