Notre Dame vs. Alabama

[2nd_chance]

I figured I would start a thread so we didn't have to keep talking about the game in the SEC thread. I realize there is a lot of hate out there for the Irish and always will be. I also understand that the skeptics don't want to believe that they are back, that their season was somehow a fluke. There are also people who act like the SEC is better than the NFL. Blah, blah, blah

IRISH 24
TIDE 20

[Jtbny]

I figured I would start a thread so we didn't have to keep talking about the game in the SEC thread. I realize there is a lot of hate out there for the Irish and always will be. I also understand that the skeptics don't want to believe that they are back, that their season was somehow a fluke. There are also people who act like the SEC is better than the NFL. Blah, blah, blah

IRISH 24
TIDE 20

Well I will say that no matter who wins ND is the best team in their conference.

[thenewbeau]

I'm glad there are no BCS arguments this year over the title game. The most deserving 2 are there. No doubt that Notre Dame is good and they have had a great season. I'm just not impressed with a few of their close wins. They are gonna have to bring it to have a chance late in the game. It is what it is. I'm really curious to see how their front 7 stacks up against Bama's running game.

[2nd_chance]

I'm glad there are no BCS arguments this year over the title game. The most deserving 2 are there. No doubt that Notre Dame is good and they have had a great season. I'm just not impressed with a few of their close wins. They are gonna have to bring it to have a chance late in the game. It is what it is. I'm really curious to see how their front 7 stacks up against Bama's running game.

Bama has had a lot of close wins this year. Games they really should have lost, and one that they did lose. I think close wins are a sign of a good team... especially when the pressure is on at the end of the game. I mean look at Oregon, they blow everyone out and then when they have a chance to play for all the marbles, they choke.

This game is going to be very close, either way.

[Jtbny]

Bama has had a lot of close wins this year. Games they really should have lost, and one that they did lose. I think close wins are a sign of a good team... especially when the pressure is on at the end of the game. I mean look at Oregon, they blow everyone out and then when they have a chance to play for all the marbles, they choke.

This game is going to be very close, either way.

No...Alabama didn't have a lot of close wins...lol. Did you see their schedule? There two close games in which they won happen to be against the number 3 and 5 ranked teams. Their other close game they lost, which not for nothing was the next game AFTER the LSU game. Most all their other games they were putting up close to 40 points while shutting out 4 teams.

ND is a good team but they benifit from a few things including a soft schedule and no conference championship.

Also, as for close wins I would agree but I think the competion makes a difference. Close games against very good teams is one thing, close games against bad teams is very telling IMO. (OT against Pitt)

I do hope ND wins as I can't stand Bama (gator fan) but I just can't imagine it. Waiting to see what Vegas has the line at. I'll be shocked if Bama isn't a double digit favorite.

[BillReilly]

Pity they both can't lose.

[ArchAngel'73]

I need to see their uniforms to determine who will win...pics or negz.

[ArchAngel'73]

both teams are gonna be wearing tight pants so I'm sure you'll be conflicted

I'm not teh ghey, I'm a fashionista.
I broke out the old Gator's gym shirts this week, word on my street is they're coming back big time!

[tmonkey]

I am not really all that much into football but from what I have seen including that great game yesterday the Irish are in trouble.

[quicksand jesus]

Tide 32 - Irish 12

[drudixon]

Alabama 4,054
ND 0

[Getsum]

I think ND's defense is good enough to keep the game close but the obvious wildcard is ND's offense and I'm just not sure how effective they'll be against Bama. I'm picturing a very close first half with Bama pulling away from ND and winning it in the 4th quarter. Bama will most likely be favored by at least a touchdown and I figure they'll cover the spread provided they're not giving more than 10. I just don't see a big blowout.

[llahhsoj]

**** Notre Dame!

[2nd_chance]

No...Alabama didn't have a lot of close wins...lol. Did you see their schedule? There two close games in which they won happen to be against the number 3 and 5 ranked teams. Their other close game they lost, which not for nothing was the next game AFTER the LSU game. Most all their other games they were putting up close to 40 points while shutting out 4 teams.

ND is a good team but they benifit from a few things including a soft schedule and no conference championship.

Also, as for close wins I would agree but I think the competion makes a difference. Close games against very good teams is one thing, close games against bad teams is very telling IMO. (OT against Pitt)

I do hope ND wins as I can't stand Bama (gator fan) but I just can't imagine it. Waiting to see what Vegas has the line at. I'll be shocked if Bama isn't a double digit favorite.

I'm pretty sure that Bama LOST to a team that was NOT in the top 5. Does that count?

[llahhsoj]

Notre Dame reminds me a lot of Ohio State 2002. They win ugly, but they win. If I had a crystal ball and knew that ND would make the title game before the season, I wouldn't have watched any CFB this year.

[2nd_chance]

And I'll mention to the Oregon lover on this board that I'm pretty sure that the Notre Dame team that is "no good" BEAT the team that beat Oregon. Nuff said. 12-0 baby.

[Jtbny]

I'm pretty sure that Bama LOST to a team that was NOT in the top 5. Does that count?

The Aggies were ranked 15 when they beat Bama. No..doesn't count

[llahhsoj]

2nd Chance,

Have you always like Notre Dame or are you one of those people that is rooting for them because of religious affiliation?

[Korr]

When the Vegas books open the line. Norte Dame will be underdogs.

I personally could care less either way who wins, but as a betting man I would probably go with Alabama.

And I'll mention to the Oregon lover on this board that I'm pretty sure that the Notre Dame team that is "no good" BEAT the team that beat Oregon. Nuff said. 12-0 baby.

Notre Dame's win of Stanford was very controversial.



Nothing that really should be bragged about, and a call that the refs IMO got wrong.

[llahhsoj]

When the Vegas books open the line. Norte Dame will be underdogs.

I personally could care less either way who wins, but as a betting man I would probably go with Alabama.



Notre Dame's win of Stanford was very controversial.



Nothing that really should be bragged about, and a call that the refs IMO got wrong.

So was the one over Pitt! Pitt got a bogus PI call against them on a 4th down call when it was 20-6 in the 4th that led to a 20-13. Not to mention the two #2 on the field at the same time that should have been a penalty. With refs there is a lot of unintentional bias that goes on in favor of ND.

[so-tex]

Sorry, but Bama rolls in this one. They have played the tougher schedule. The Irish are lucky to be undefeated, playing weaker teams. The only thing that would surprise me is if Notre Dame keeps the game close.

[2nd_chance]

You Notre Dame haters crack me up lololol.... We're back and you just can't stand it! Makes it even sweeter.

[2nd_chance]

2nd Chance,

Have you always like Notre Dame or are you one of those people that is rooting for them because of religious affiliation?

I lived in South Bend for a long time. It rubbed off on me after a year or so.

GO IRISH!

[so-tex]

I'm pretty sure that Bama LOST to a team that was NOT in the top 5. Does that count?

A&M is in the top 10. They lost two close games to top ranked teams in Florida and LSU. They may have beaten Florida, if it was not the 1st game they played. Florida already had a game under their belt when A&M played them.

[2nd_chance]

A&M is in the top 10. They lost two close games to top ranked teams in Florida and LSU. They may have beaten Florida, if it was not the 1st game they played. Florida already had a game under their belt when A&M played them.

Ifs and butts.... I think they were around #15 when they beat Bama

[llahhsoj]

I lived in South Bend for a long time. It rubbed off on me after a year or so.

GO IRISH!

Mmm, that is cool. I live in Indiana and all of a sudden the number of fans has tripled in my area. I grew up a Cane fan, so naturally I hate ND.

[so-tex]

You Notre Dame haters crack me up lololol.... We're back and you just can't stand it! Makes it even sweeter.

I am really not an Irish hater. Do I think they get too much publicity? Absolutely.

[so-tex]

Ifs and butts.... I think they were around #15 when they beat Bama

I would bet my left nut, that Texas A&M would take Notre Dame to the woodshed if they were to play.

[2nd_chance]

I would bet my left nut, that Texas A&M would take Notre Dame to the woodshed if they were to play.

games are played on the field not internet forums. 12-0.

[so-tex]

games are played on the field not internet forums. 12-0.

I agree with you. Too bad that rankings are put on paper.