Story on Clausen - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**SoCalDomer** · 06-18-2008, 06:24 PM

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Post-Spring Projection: Jimmy Clausen
by TODD D. BURLAGE
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The odds to win the 2008 Heisman Trophy were recently released and Jimmy Clausen checked in as an 80-to-1 play. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for his chances at taking top player honors, but at least he was named on the 45-player list.

Armanti Edwards of Appalachian State, and incoming Ohio State quarterback Terrell Pryor were both 100-to-1, but other than that, Clausen was about the longest shot on the board. Even Indiana quarterback Kellen Lewis has better odds at 60-to-1, and he is suspended from the team indefinitely.

The Heisman list means nothing to anyone around the Notre Dame program, and it shouldn’t. But it does shed some light on the outside expectations of the Irish quarterback and his offense entering the 2008 season.

Let’s face it, if you base anything off of the play of Clausen as a freshman and the offense during the 2007 season, it’s hard to place the bar very high, and maybe 80-to-1 seems generous.

But there is much reason for hope with the momentum Clausen gathered at the end of last season. After throwing just one touchdown with five interceptions in his first six appearances, Clausen hit for six touchdowns and just one interception in his last three games.

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**WeisWeisBaby** · 06-18-2008, 06:36 PM

Rumor has it Clausen will be the starting QB for ND this year

Jason Pham · 06-18-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WeisWeisBaby

Rumor has it Clausen will be the starting QB for ND this year

Not what DJ's roommate told me.

**GoldenDomer21** · 06-19-2008, 12:12 AM

You can't really take his performance last year and use that to base your opinions about him on. there were SO many things wrong with the team that he can't take the fall. Yeah, hes the QB, and the easiest person to point at. But lets give him a chance. Get some protection, and let him throw the ball. I think he will work out.

Irishlew · 06-19-2008, 12:25 AM

he needs to get some momentum rolling this year...because i believe next season will be the make or break year for CW.

**irishmarine** · 06-19-2008, 01:31 AM

i think if he doesnt do anything this year its dc's job to take next year. but i really truley believe he is gonna impress the hell out of alot of people this year. im not saying heisman but a solid year. next year i think he may have a shot at the heisman but this year he will be good.

Irishlew · 06-19-2008, 01:09 PM

this year is just the precursor for next year. Next year we should be contending for the NC.

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Irishlew How about those Cubbies? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: P-Town, Indiana Posts: 165 Cash: 459.22 Bank: 6,578.22 Total Bankroll: 7,037.44 Donate	he needs to get some momentum rolling this year...because i believe next season will be the make or break year for CW. __________________ Hey this place is really somethin else huh? Someday I'm gonna come out of that tunnel and I'm gonna run onto this field

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Irishlew How about those Cubbies? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: P-Town, Indiana Posts: 165 Cash: 459.22 Bank: 6,578.22 Total Bankroll: 7,037.44 Donate	this year is just the precursor for next year. Next year we should be contending for the NC. __________________ Hey this place is really somethin else huh? Someday I'm gonna come out of that tunnel and I'm gonna run onto this field

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WeisWeisBaby Stanley Cup Champions Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 913 Cash: 7,145.65 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 7,145.65 Donate	Rumor has it Clausen will be the starting QB for ND this year

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GoldenDomer21 Walk-On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 105 Cash: 2,603.01 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,603.01 Donate	You can't really take his performance last year and use that to base your opinions about him on. there were SO many things wrong with the team that he can't take the fall. Yeah, hes the QB, and the easiest person to point at. But lets give him a chance. Get some protection, and let him throw the ball. I think he will work out.

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irishmarine Sophomore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 1,212 Cash: 17,012.54 Bank: 402.47 Total Bankroll: 17,415.01 Donate	i think if he doesnt do anything this year its dc's job to take next year. but i really truley believe he is gonna impress the hell out of alot of people this year. im not saying heisman but a solid year. next year i think he may have a shot at the heisman but this year he will be good.

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