This is a different team right now. Very different for lots of reasons. We saw a dominating defensive performance, a solid freshman QB, and a terrific running game all in the same day for the second week in a row. We are going to give USC a hell of a game and our bowl opponent (doesn't "bowl" sound good?) a lot to worry about. I am starting to remember what it feels like to see a good Notre Dame team take the field.
The stats were spectacular yesterday but underneath them all were some terrific individual performances. Eifert looked great, our cornerbacks played fantastic and the entire defensive scheme was well designed. OK, it was Army, but they have a good team this year and we had the Navy experience on our minds. What is most encouraging to me is the way this team is actually improving in November. Look at all the studs we have out of the lineup yet we still look more prepared, stronger and more emotional out there. When was the last time we could say that in the month of November? Long time.
On a side note, my experience watching Northwestern and Illinois at Wrigley Field was a lot of fun. Very electric atmosphere and it turned out to be a score-a-thon for both teams. Really crazy.
Be sure to note the Times Square photo I included below in my band post. We hear the entire weekend was "awesome" and the band had a terrific time. Also grab the image above for your PC desktop background. This is the week to use it! Oh yeah, USC got stomped yesterday at Oregon State. That won't affect things next week, they will be ready and so will we though an injury to USC QB Barkley could be a big factor.
This might finally be the year. GO IRISH! BEAT TROJANS!
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Yes, Godfather, it was a good change. Sure was a lot easier to watch this game. I can't help remembering what a huge fuss that was made over Jimmy Clausen, but I hadn't heard much of anything about Tommy Rees. It is great to see a young player with talent and a level head!
Looking forward to next Saturday's game!
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