January 22, 200818 yr After a terrible year in 07, notre dame looks to be going in the wrong direction again. But Charlie Weis has put together the best recruiting class in the nation (if everyone stays). His players are getting in the system and clausen has a year under his belt. Will it be the same story in 08 or will the Irish return to glory?
January 22, 200818 yr At best, I see them winning around 4-6 games.. Nothing beats seeing ND lose 10 or more games :dancingpa
January 22, 200818 yr The schedule doesn't make it easy. Retooling the defense will be difficult. I don't know. I think they may be in for another sub-par season before they can turn it around.
January 22, 200818 yr Here is the 2008 schedule: Sept. 6 - San Diego State Sept. 13 - Michigan Sept. 20 - @Michigan State Sept. 27 - Purdue Oct. 4 - Stanford Oct. 11 - @North Carolina Oct. 25 - @Washington Nov. 1 - Pittsburgh Nov. 8 - @Boston College Nov. 15 - vs. Navy (Baltimore) Nov. 22 - Syracuse Nov. 29 - @Southern California
January 22, 200818 yr The schedule doesn't make it easy. . Here is the 2008 schedule: Sept. 6 - San Diego State Sept. 13 - Michigan Sept. 20 - @Michigan State Sept. 27 - Purdue Oct. 4 - Stanford Oct. 11 - @North Carolina Oct. 25 - @Washington Nov. 1 - Pittsburgh Nov. 8 - @Boston College Nov. 15 - vs. Navy (Baltimore) Nov. 22 - Syracuse Nov. 29 - @Southern California That's not exactly a tough schedule (and I'm a lifelong ND fan).
January 22, 200818 yr I could see wins over San Diego State, Purdue, Stanford, North Carolina, Washington, Pittsburgh, Navy and Syracuse. That would be eight. While I'm not sure that will happen, it wouldn't be a surprise.
January 22, 200818 yr Here is the 2008 schedule: Sept. 6 - San Diego State Sept. 13 - Michigan Sept. 20 - @Michigan State Sept. 27 - Purdue Oct. 4 - Stanford Oct. 11 - @North Carolina Oct. 25 - @Washington Nov. 1 - Pittsburgh Nov. 8 - @Boston College Nov. 15 - vs. Navy (Baltimore) Nov. 22 - Syracuse Nov. 29 - @Southern California Well I hadn't seen their schedule yet, but now after looking at it, I could see them beating SD. State, Stanford, UNC, Wash, Pitt, Navy, and maybe Syracuse. So maybe 6-6, maybe 7-5..
January 22, 200818 yr Author That's not exactly a tough schedule (and I'm a lifelong ND fan). :ylsuper: Thank you. The Irish are returning most of there defense and almost the same offense. Weis is gonna work with clausen and add in some BIG/fast TE's and WR's. Also dont forget about Robert Hughes at RB who ended the year with two straight 100+yd games. Allen back there too. They get 7-8 wins maybe more.
January 22, 200818 yr Here is the 2008 schedule: Sept. 6 - San Diego State Sept. 13 - Michigan Sept. 20 - @Michigan State Sept. 27 - Purdue Oct. 4 - Stanford Oct. 11 - @North Carolina Oct. 25 - @Washington Nov. 1 - Pittsburgh Nov. 8 - @Boston College Nov. 15 - vs. Navy (Baltimore) Nov. 22 - Syracuse Nov. 29 - @Southern California I put in bold the games that ND wins for certain. Every other game is a toss up IMO, which is why I made my comment. I can argue the schedule both ways; if someone gives them 7 wins, fine. I don't believe this is "back" for ND. I always see ND as the flagship college football program. 7 wins isn't enough for them to be back.
January 22, 200818 yr Why do we think they'll beat Pitt? I want to say "Dave Wannstedt," but one could respond with "Charlie Weis." I'll just give the home nod to Notre Dame, although they didn't win much there last year. Just guessing!
January 22, 200818 yr Why do we think they'll beat Pitt? Pitt had 2 good wins this season. They didn't have that great of a year..
January 22, 200818 yr Author I put in bold the games that ND wins for certain. Every other game is a toss up IMO, which is why I made my comment. I can argue the schedule both ways; if someone gives them 7 wins, fine. I don't believe this is "back" for ND. I always see ND as the flagship college football program. 7 wins isn't enough for them to be back. Agree 7 wins isn't back for ND. It is on the right track though.
January 22, 200818 yr Agree 7 wins isn't back for ND. It is on the right track though. See, that's what we thought when ND won a lot of games two years ago. However, you cannot simply look at the number of wins and say if a team is legit. ND's schedule should AUTOMATICALLY garner them 7 wins every season without any miracles. I'll say this. IF Charlie goes .500 next year against that schedule, there will be "For sale" signs showing up in his yard.
January 22, 200818 yr Author Agree charlie can not have another bad year. I dont think that will happen though
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