Notre Dame athletic director, Dr. Kevin White, announced changes to the 2008 football schedule. "In an ongoing attempt to improve revenue and competitiveness, we have determined it was necessary to tweak the schedule for next year. As always, we will seek to bring the best possible teams to South Bend and continue the barnstorming ways established by Rockne"
Revised 2008 Football Schedule
Sept 6: SAN DIEGO STATE
Sept 13: DUKE
Sept 20: @ Duke
Sept 27: DUKE
Oct 4: DUKE
Oct 11: @ Duke
Oct 25: @ Duke
Nov 1: DUKE
Nov 8: @ Duke
Nov 15: @ Duke (Baltimore)
Nov 22: DUKE
Nov 29: @ Temple
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
ND Extends Home Win Streak to 21!!!
Notre Dame extended its home win streak with its 21st consecutive home victory, 3 shy of the record by beating LIU Blackbirds.
Hurray for basketball season.
Hurray for basketball season.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Air Farce
Ouch.
We stink. Really, really, really stink. The game against Air Force was reminiscent of the first half of the season except against a less talented team. The 2007 version of the (Pillow)fighting Irish is officially the most generous team of the year; their mission is to bring joy to all the opposing teams on their schedule.
At this point, no one should be complaining about Notre Dame's schedule. Obviously, the academies are our athletic peers this season. The only reason we aren't losing to I-AA teams like Meechigan is that we aren't playing any.
Fear not, however, because this dark night of the soul shall pass and we shall see future glory. Continue to criticize coach Weis and this team, for it shall become the fuel for their off-seasoning.
We stink. Really, really, really stink. The game against Air Force was reminiscent of the first half of the season except against a less talented team. The 2007 version of the (Pillow)fighting Irish is officially the most generous team of the year; their mission is to bring joy to all the opposing teams on their schedule.
At this point, no one should be complaining about Notre Dame's schedule. Obviously, the academies are our athletic peers this season. The only reason we aren't losing to I-AA teams like Meechigan is that we aren't playing any.
Fear not, however, because this dark night of the soul shall pass and we shall see future glory. Continue to criticize coach Weis and this team, for it shall become the fuel for their off-seasoning.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Miscellany
Thoughts from Navy
As the season goes on, I am surprised by how many people are turning on Charlie Weis. Notre Dame fandom was well aware of our talent deficiencies at the beginning of the year and that our schedule was going to be brutal. Of course, hope and optimism abound and the feeling was that Charlie's coaching was going to keep the floor from falling out.
Well, it hasn't. Charlie has made mistakes and his experience as a head coach is very apparent this year. The worst of these mistakes was not attempting the 40 yard field goal for the win on 4th down - going to the air in the third quarter after having a successful run game is another. The only reason this decision makes sense is if both kickers underwent amputation sometime in the fourth quarter.
So as much as this loss stings, what is the big picture? We got the pressure of the win streak of our backs (or, more importantly, removed as future incentive for scrappy Navy teams) and we got to give joy to another section of college football fandom. A win would not have saved our season - it's sunk already. No, I am not content with losing, but my expectations have been adjusted. I like that our offense was able to score some points against a weak defense and this is exactly what they need to get better. Honestly, I think a blowout win against a weak defense would have given them the impression they are better than they think (they're not) and a close game is something they also need to experience. The game could and should have been won and I was actually just happy to be at a game that had me on my feet past the first quarter.
Now, Air Force. The AF Academy is 7-3 with their wins coming against South Carolina State, Utah, TCU, UNLV, Colorado State, Wyoming, and Army. Their three losses are to BYU, Navy, and New Mexico. The loss to Navy is the only common opponent, which gives me some hope. Air Force has a new coach but is likely running a similar offense to years' past. While not having the history of the ND-Navy series, the ND-Air Force tilts have been more competitive over the last few decades, with close games and big upsets. Looking forward to our second win and first home victory of the season. Another first the Freshmen need to experience is the joy of winning at home.
As the season goes on, I am surprised by how many people are turning on Charlie Weis. Notre Dame fandom was well aware of our talent deficiencies at the beginning of the year and that our schedule was going to be brutal. Of course, hope and optimism abound and the feeling was that Charlie's coaching was going to keep the floor from falling out.
Well, it hasn't. Charlie has made mistakes and his experience as a head coach is very apparent this year. The worst of these mistakes was not attempting the 40 yard field goal for the win on 4th down - going to the air in the third quarter after having a successful run game is another. The only reason this decision makes sense is if both kickers underwent amputation sometime in the fourth quarter.
So as much as this loss stings, what is the big picture? We got the pressure of the win streak of our backs (or, more importantly, removed as future incentive for scrappy Navy teams) and we got to give joy to another section of college football fandom. A win would not have saved our season - it's sunk already. No, I am not content with losing, but my expectations have been adjusted. I like that our offense was able to score some points against a weak defense and this is exactly what they need to get better. Honestly, I think a blowout win against a weak defense would have given them the impression they are better than they think (they're not) and a close game is something they also need to experience. The game could and should have been won and I was actually just happy to be at a game that had me on my feet past the first quarter.
Now, Air Force. The AF Academy is 7-3 with their wins coming against South Carolina State, Utah, TCU, UNLV, Colorado State, Wyoming, and Army. Their three losses are to BYU, Navy, and New Mexico. The loss to Navy is the only common opponent, which gives me some hope. Air Force has a new coach but is likely running a similar offense to years' past. While not having the history of the ND-Navy series, the ND-Air Force tilts have been more competitive over the last few decades, with close games and big upsets. Looking forward to our second win and first home victory of the season. Another first the Freshmen need to experience is the joy of winning at home.
Friday, November 2, 2007
We're Back
The new season begins tomorrow. October was unofficially declared 'bye month' by 91 Screaming Otters and the official end of the 'bye season' of 2007.The new season, 2007.5, begins in South Bend tomorrow. We're undefeated! Go Irish!
Looking forward to catching the first game of the new season in person. Can't wait to see all of our young players and our offensive look.
P.S. - Our prayers are with the Hughes family during their time of loss.
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