Late Prediction

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Michigan State's defensive line is good at getting to the quarterback, but they are not at the same level gainst the run. They're also not overly big, overly talented and lack great depth. "If" Charlie can take the deep plunge and commit to trying to gut this team, it will open up the passing game for Clausen. What's been frustrating in the past is that we've used the running game to open up the pass and then switched entirely to a short passing offense. Charlie's commitment to the run game has been non-existent so far.

Notre Dame needs to pound the Spartans until the final whistle mixing in passes from Clausen. Pittsburgh ran for over 200 yards and 5 yards a carry against the Spartans. If Weis gives them a healthy dose of Aldridge up the gut, ND could land enough body blows to mitigate the Spartans pass rush.

I'd really like to see Schmidt and Aldridge in the same backfield. Armando has incredible talent, but ND needs to beat on some people up the middle this year and Aldridge is that guy. Schwapp is big and strong, but can't get a hat on anyone and doesn't have natural running skills. Schmidt does.

Line up the big boys and let our OL move forward instead of always moving back and you could see a different dynamic for the Irish.

ND not only can win this game, but should win this game.Notre Dame Football, Charlie Weis, Sugar Bowl

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