Polls - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**wallym** · 10-05-2008, 08:59 PM

Just curious about others thoughts on this subect. Let me preface something by stating that I don't really care too much that were aren't ranked yet, and don't normally watch the polls every week.

I'm just astounded that Pitt entered the Top 25 this week after beating S. Florida. This is a team that got beat by a MAC school earlier this year. Is last year's record keeping us from gaining respect in the polls? Is there a website to see how each coach/voter voted?

I think a Top 25 ranking is deserved. I sure hope we show up on Saturday vs UNC and put the wood to them on the road.

**IrishAlum1997** · 10-05-2008, 09:11 PM

I do not believe we deserve a ranking just yet. We have handled our business at home against mediocre competition, and laid an egg against the only top-25 competition we have played so far. I believe there are teams in the top-25 that don't deserve to be there now (VANDERBILT), but I don't think we have any claim to jumping any of those teams.

I do believe we should be there if we beat North Carolina this week, and that is a big IF.
Going to be quite an atmosphere next Satuday in Chapel Hill.

**phork** · 10-05-2008, 09:23 PM

Well there are two, 2 loss teams in the Top25 which is ridiculous at this stage of the season. 5 games in, and you've lost 2... While I think we might have been ranked had the score been more in our favour this weekend, we are still not garnering any respect in the polls.
Some media types are taking notice however noting Clausens 2 straight stellar games, and the 28-21 score wasn't indicative of the game.

**NDMontana** · 10-05-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishAlum1997

I do not believe we deserve a ranking just yet. We have handled our business at home against mediocre competition, and laid an egg against the only top-25 competition we have played so far. I believe there are teams in the top-25 that don't deserve to be there now (VANDERBILT), but I don't think we have any claim to jumping any of those teams.

I do believe we should be there if we beat North Carolina this week, and that is a big IF.
Going to be quite an atmosphere next Satuday in Chapel Hill.

Did you notice that Vandy beat Auburn?? I think they deserve it.

Anyhow, did you ever think:
1. That Notre Dame would play a football game AT North Carolina
2. That NC would ever be ranked ahead of ND in anything besides basketball.

**WaveDomer** · 10-05-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NDMontana

Did you notice that Vandy beat Auburn?? I think they deserve it.

Anyhow, did you ever think:
1. That Notre Dame would play a football game AT North Carolina
2. That NC would ever be ranked ahead of ND in anything besides basketball.

Yeah, they aren't a powerhouse year in and year out, but they've had some really good seasons at times. Plus, you can't forget they produced one of the best, if not the best, linebackers ever to play football.

**IrishAlum1997** · 10-05-2008, 10:27 PM

Auburn is one of the most overrated teams in the country this year. 3-2 against Miss State, 14-12 against an awful Tennessee team, with 7 of those points being gift-wrapped by Johnathan Crompton. That win by Vandy is more impressive in theory than reality. Their 'signature' win at this point seems to be a 6 point W at Ole Miss. Vandy is having a nice season, but is overranked.

ACamp1900 · 10-05-2008, 10:30 PM

one of my closest teacher friends is a ND fan too and he swears we should be ranked... I don't think we deserve it yet, no way.

we beat UNC under any circumstance this weekend and yes, we'd better be ranked, if any top 25 teams fall

but let's face it, UNC is young and talented like us and they are at home... we have a long way to go before we can assume a win and talk top 25 for real

10-05-2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
wallym Walk-On Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Cash: 3,761.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 3,761.76 Donate	Polls Just curious about others thoughts on this subect. Let me preface something by stating that I don't really care too much that were aren't ranked yet, and don't normally watch the polls every week. I'm just astounded that Pitt entered the Top 25 this week after beating S. Florida. This is a team that got beat by a MAC school earlier this year. Is last year's record keeping us from gaining respect in the polls? Is there a website to see how each coach/voter voted? I think a Top 25 ranking is deserved. I sure hope we show up on Saturday vs UNC and put the wood to them on the road.

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10-05-2008, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 786 Cash: 2,216.03 Bank: 20,857.15 Total Bankroll: 23,073.18 Donate	I do not believe we deserve a ranking just yet. We have handled our business at home against mediocre competition, and laid an egg against the only top-25 competition we have played so far. I believe there are teams in the top-25 that don't deserve to be there now (VANDERBILT), but I don't think we have any claim to jumping any of those teams. I do believe we should be there if we beat North Carolina this week, and that is a big IF. Going to be quite an atmosphere next Satuday in Chapel Hill.

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phork Green With Envy Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 754 Cash: 7,573.83 Bank: 65.14 Total Bankroll: 7,638.97 Donate	Well there are two, 2 loss teams in the Top25 which is ridiculous at this stage of the season. 5 games in, and you've lost 2... While I think we might have been ranked had the score been more in our favour this weekend, we are still not garnering any respect in the polls. Some media types are taking notice however noting Clausens 2 straight stellar games, and the 28-21 score wasn't indicative of the game.

10-05-2008, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 786 Cash: 2,216.03 Bank: 20,857.15 Total Bankroll: 23,073.18 Donate	Auburn is one of the most overrated teams in the country this year. 3-2 against Miss State, 14-12 against an awful Tennessee team, with 7 of those points being gift-wrapped by Johnathan Crompton. That win by Vandy is more impressive in theory than reality. Their 'signature' win at this point seems to be a 6 point W at Ole Miss. Vandy is having a nice season, but is overranked.

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