Grades

[BSmack]

That having been said, if ND is 6-6 and waiting on the Humanitarian Bowl for an invite, I think ND declines the bid. 1996 out front told me so (and ND was 8-3 that year).

Yea, I'm quite aware that ND considers itself "too good" for lower tier bowl games.

Still, after this past season, the chance to turn down an invite to a lower tier bowl game would be a significant improvement for ND.

This isn't the college football forum, of course, but . . .

Barring a mass defection in the next 2 1/2 -- 3 weeks, Notre Dame will have, next season, the #8, #8 and #1 recruiting classes in the country over the past three years. Only the senior class will be subpar, talent-wise.

I don't realistically expect a national championship next season (even though that remains the goal, sorry), but anyone who doesn't expect ND to be among the most improved teams in the country is probably in for a rude awakening.

If they get to 7-5 next year, I'd consider that a major step forward. Tell me, when do you expect them to contend for a MNC?

[Nacho]

Last I checked this is the NFL forum.

Back to topic.

Cowboys.
Season - A (offense A, Defense B+, Special Teams D, making stupid penalties A)
Post Season - F

[Dog]

Notre Dame actually won three games last year?

Damn, they were better than I thought.

[War Wagon]

Last I checked this is the NFL forum.

War stealing some of the CFB forum posts.

It's a numbers thing.

[BSmack]

Notre Dame actually won three games last year?

Damn, they were better than I thought.

Don't you get it? It was a "disappointing season". Just like the 19 or so before this one. And much like the next 20 or so seasons to come will be.

Don't ever try to cure a Domer of his myopia. Just learn to laugh at it.

[Goober McTuber]

Last I checked this is the NFL forum.

War stealing some of the CFB forum posts.

It's a numbers thing.

Not to mention a much improved level of intelligence thing.