What are we playing for now?

[ckp160]

Didn't watch the game, but listened to it. Losing sucks, but in reality Notre Dame just can't quite get over the hump against some of the top programs in the nation. It is what it is.

To my point: I always have a hard time finding out what I'm supposed to measure up as a good season after a loss that will probably knock ND out of the playoff picture so early in the season. Fair or unfair, that's the reality. ND could technically get into the playoff, but it's sort of out of their control. A lot of variables have to fall in place for them.

Not being in a conference is kind of a drag. Even if you get knocked out of the playoffs you still can look forward to a conference championship. Not so for ND. Seems like playoffs or bust. In order to do that ND has to run the table. One loss and the season is kind of in limbo.

What do you all consider a good season after a loss like this? I don't mean the program is in a death spiral of "fire Kelly' or any of that. I just mean, what's the measuring stick now? I usually say beat USC and Navy, win the bowl game. That seems a little anticlimactic now. Thoughts?

[FaithInIrishForever]

playing for a New Years 6 Bowl in my opinion.

[ndomer4]

Originally Posted by FaithInIrishForever

playing for a New Years 6 Bowl in my opinion.

Yeah basically. I’m hoping this year we get a favourable matchup. LSU and OSU twice were all probably the toughest matchups we could have drawn all of those years. That’s not counting Bama and Clemson.

[irishwavend]

Originally Posted by FaithInIrishForever

playing for a New Years 6 Bowl in my opinion.

Agreed. Schedule is shaping up nicely to attain that.

[Frankus]

I'd like to run the table, play Ohio State and beat them

[IRISHKENLIFER]

Originally Posted by ckp160

Didn't watch the game, but listened to it. Losing sucks, but in reality Notre Dame just can't quite get over the hump against some of the top programs in the nation. It is what it is.

To my point: I always have a hard time finding out what I'm supposed to measure up as a good season after a loss that will probably knock ND out of the playoff picture so early in the season. Fair or unfair, that's the reality. ND could technically get into the playoff, but it's sort of out of their control. A lot of variables have to fall in place for them.

Not being in a conference is kind of a drag. Even if you get knocked out of the playoffs you still can look forward to a conference championship. Not so for ND. Seems like playoffs or bust. In order to do that ND has to run the table. One loss and the season is kind of in limbo.

What do you all consider a good season after a loss like this? I don't mean the program is in a death spiral of "fire Kelly' or any of that. I just mean, what's the measuring stick now? I usually say beat USC and Navy, win the bowl game. That seems a little anticlimactic now. Thoughts?

Beat Michigan, USC, and Stanford will always make me happy. If we run the table and win out, which I think is very attainable, we still have a chance to a playoff spot. If we don't get in the playoff, we can have a great New Years game with a team we certainly could beat. There is A GREAT DEAL still on the table to play for! And any bowl game that we get, regardless, allows us to have more practices for next years team, for our future. The more the young players can work in our system, the more seasoned they will be for next years roster and next year's games. So, keep winning, Irish!! The future is still there for you to grab!

[Jim2Dokes]

I agree, I think GA has a good chance to win out and we can only hope they win the sec. have to be a GA fan and the Irish have to win out. A big ten team, big 12, and Clemson will get in. We have to hope there are not two sec teams.

[corysold]

What’s wrong with trying for 11-1 and a big bowl? That isn’t exactly a lost season. Yes, I know ND is playing for titles. But they win one in about 12% of their seasons. Those other 88% aren’t for nothing.

[Kid Gloves]

Originally Posted by corysold

What’s wrong with trying for 11-1 and a big bowl? That isn’t exactly a lost season. Yes, I know ND is playing for titles. But they win one in about 12% of their seasons. Those other 88% aren’t for nothing.

Agree. 11-1 and a NY6 bowl win. I’ll take it.

[irishwavend]

Originally Posted by Jim2Dokes

I agree, I think GA has a good chance to win out and we can only hope they win the sec. have to be a GA fan and the Irish have to win out. A big ten team, big 12, and Clemson will get in. We have to hope there are not two sec teams.

Bama will destroy UGA...

[ndomer4]

Originally Posted by irishwavend

Bama will destroy UGA...

So will LSU, especially if it’s in Death Valley.

[goirish83]

Originally Posted by ndomer4

So will LSU, especially if it’s in Death Valley.

Love that those who predicated an nd loss now feel compelled to tell everyone that georgia is actually crap. LSU just let vandy score 40 on them but your right georgia wont even put up a fight

[Jim2Dokes]

Originally Posted by ndomer4

So will LSU, especially if it’s in Death Valley.

Well it won’t be because GA doesn’t play either of these teams in the regular season. So GA is either playing Bama or LSU on neutral field and that’s pretty much a done deal. So we can say LSU and BAma will win, and guess what it will happen that we will find out. All I am saying is we better hope GA wins and by more than 6.

[golson5]

Originally Posted by ckp160

Didn't watch the game, but listened to it. Losing sucks, but in reality Notre Dame just can't quite get over the hump against some of the top programs in the nation. It is what it is.

To my point: I always have a hard time finding out what I'm supposed to measure up as a good season after a loss that will probably knock ND out of the playoff picture so early in the season. Fair or unfair, that's the reality. ND could technically get into the playoff, but it's sort of out of their control. A lot of variables have to fall in place for them.

Not being in a conference is kind of a drag. Even if you get knocked out of the playoffs you still can look forward to a conference championship. Not so for ND. Seems like playoffs or bust. In order to do that ND has to run the table. One loss and the season is kind of in limbo.

What do you all consider a good season after a loss like this? I don't mean the program is in a death spiral of "fire Kelly' or any of that. I just mean, what's the measuring stick now? I usually say beat USC and Navy, win the bowl game. That seems a little anticlimactic now. Thoughts?

11 and 1 with a NY6 win is a hell of a season. 12 and 1 with finally that BIG bowl win would be nice

[TexasDomer]

What are we playing for? Is it just the championship?

Rudy: No it's for everyone who told me that being a Notre Dame football player would be impossible. My brothers, the guys I work with at the mill...they can't come to practice and see that I am a part of this team.
Coach Parseghian: [sighs] OK.
Rudy: OK?
Coach Parseghian: You deserve it. You will dress for one game next season.
Rudy: [can barely hold in his excitement] Thank you Coach!

[goirish83]

Sure would be nice to win a new years 6 bowl for the first time since when 94?

[echo88]

Watching last night, it really sucked to realize that the type of electricity and intimidation coming from that stadium could never be matched in south bend. It was the definition of home field advantage.

I wasnt there for the Bush Push game, but thats the last time ive even heard a tale of our stadium being remotely hostile.

[coltssb]

Originally Posted by echo88

Watching last night, it really sucked to realize that the type of electricity and intimidation coming from that stadium could never be matched in south bend. It was the definition of home field advantage.

I wasnt there for the Bush Push game, but thats the last time ive even heard a tale of our stadium being remotely hostile.

True..but they haven't had a top 10 out of conference opponent there since like 1964. Of course they'll be jazzed when its a once in a lifetime game for those folks. Maybe they should schedule more top 10 opponents outside their conference more.

[corysold]

Originally Posted by echo88

Watching last night, it really sucked to realize that the type of electricity and intimidation coming from that stadium could never be matched in south bend. It was the definition of home field advantage.

I wasnt there for the Bush Push game, but thats the last time ive even heard a tale of our stadium being remotely hostile.

The way they could turn the lights on and off was pretty cool. So was the red out to start the 4th.

[Jersey Irish]

Originally Posted by ckp160

Didn't watch the game, but listened to it. Losing sucks, but in reality Notre Dame just can't quite get over the hump against some of the top programs in the nation. It is what it is.

To my point: I always have a hard time finding out what I'm supposed to measure up as a good season after a loss that will probably knock ND out of the playoff picture so early in the season. Fair or unfair, that's the reality. ND could technically get into the playoff, but it's sort of out of their control. A lot of variables have to fall in place for them.

Not being in a conference is kind of a drag. Even if you get knocked out of the playoffs you still can look forward to a conference championship. Not so for ND. Seems like playoffs or bust. In order to do that ND has to run the table. One loss and the season is kind of in limbo.

What do you all consider a good season after a loss like this? I don't mean the program is in a death spiral of "fire Kelly' or any of that. I just mean, what's the measuring stick now? I usually say beat USC and Navy, win the bowl game. That seems a little anticlimactic now. Thoughts?

The way this college footbll season has gone so far,. I would not be surprised that a 1- loss ND team would still have a chance for the playoffs if they run the rabble.season. Uf there is such a thing as a "good loss", this is it. Of course, other teams would have to go by the wayside, but keep the faith