Our Turn

There have been many ebbs and flows in the ND-USC rivalry; long runs by both teams, blowouts, classics, folklore - ok pretty much everything.  The Trojans beat up on a decimated Irish team last November and it is time for payback.

The Trojans coaching carousel has caused a bit of disarray in la-la land and I cannot help thinking this makes things better for us.  Even USC "student"-athletes are still kids and it is hard to think they can plow through all this noise and become more focused.  I also watched most of their loss to Washington and concluded they are not that good.  Certainly a lot of raw talent on the squad but as a team still many holes.  We really should beat them.  Oh and through in the expected cold weather and you really have to pick the Irish.

The Irish on the other hand put a strong game together against Navy and know they have to win out to have any chance at the playoff.  We simply have to take care of business again today.  Kizer looks really solid, the defense is getting a bit more consistent (though still not there) and Prosise is simply a stud.

Of course part of me knows that this is a rivalry game and the odds makers are often wrong.  But they say we should win by five.  I think we will do better than that.

ND 30, USC 21

GO IRISH!

The Godfather