Who would you like ND to play?

[rtrn2glory]

Whoever ND has the best chance of beating.

should be everybody's answer.

 

[NDHoosier101]

I'd prefer Bama, but I think we have our best shot against K-State, but we'd have a good shot against Oregon as well. All three are run first teams, so I think we could keep the score relatively low. If Golson picks up where he left off in the Ok game, there isn't a team I the country I wouldn't like our chances against.

 

[Riddickulous]

Bama - Their defense would shut down our offense, and then their loaded OL would wear down our defense and win running away in the second half.

Oregon - Good news is Oregon's offense has been shut down when facing elite defenses (Ohio State in 2010 Rose Bowl, LSU last year) and was even handled by Auburn's solid, yet unspectacular D in 2010. Bad news is we really struggled with OU when they ran up-tempo. Would be a shootout.


I'd go with Kansas State. Klein is a damn good football player, but it's not like he can sling it all over the yard. We won't have to play incredibly soft coverage like we did against Miami/OU. What elite defense has KSU faced this year? We could load the box and force Klein to win the game with his arm. I have no idea how well we would match up on offense, but it has to be better than we would against Bama.

 

[irishpat183]

For the good of the program...BAMA all the way.

Most to gain. Especially if we beat the cream of the crop in the SEC


Hell, even if we should lose, but play a great game, we'd get more respect than beating Kstate or ORE.

 

[irishpat183]

should be everybody's answer.

We have a great chance against anyone.


So I want to play the best.

 

[irishpat183]

Alabama. My Assistant Warden is a huge Alabama homer so if we beat them that would be epic. But also if we beat someone like KSU we'd hear all off season about how we were "lucky" to not have played the SEC. If we beat Alabama there'd be nothing left for anyone say.
Not that it really matters as I'd take a NC anyway I could get it.

LEAVE NO DOUBT.

 

[woolybug25]

Bama - Their defense would shut down our offense, and then their loaded OL would wear down our defense and win running away in the second half.

Oregon - Good news is Oregon's offense has been shut down when facing elite defenses (Ohio State in 2010 Rose Bowl, LSU last year) and was even handled by Auburn's solid, yet unspectacular D in 2010. Bad news is we really struggled with OU when they ran up-tempo. Would be a shootout.


I'd go with Kansas State. Klein is a damn good football player, but it's not like he can sling it all over the yard. We won't have to play incredibly soft coverage like we did against Miami/OU. What elite defense has KSU faced this year? We could load the box and force Klein to win the game with his arm. I have no idea how well we would match up on offense, but it has to be better than we would against Bama.

I'm sick of hearing this. We didn't struggle with their uptempo offense, we were just doing what we planned on doing. Giving them whatever they wanted underneath as long as we didn't 1) give up a big play or 2) let them run the ball. They didn't wear us out like they were hoping for and they eventually had to get away from the uptempo. If they were so successful at it, then why didn't they keep doing it?

 

[ndfi78]

I don't care, bring one, bring them all.

If I had to pick one then Bama, to be the best you have to beat the best. Plus my wife is a Bama grad.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

I'm sick of hearing this. We didn't struggle with their uptempo offense, we were just doing what we planned on doing. Giving them whatever they wanted underneath as long as we didn't 1) give up a big play or 2) let them run the ball. They didn't wear us out like they were hoping for and they eventually had to get away from the uptempo. If they were so successful at it, then why didn't they keep doing it?

Agree. I actually think that their Oline was wearing down faster than our D.

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Of the current undefeated teams, I'd want them to play Bama. They'd prob be a 17 point dog. I want to see how close ND is as a program to the current hands-down best team in the country.

Then if they win, rub in SEC fan's face.

 

[FLDomer]

Bama...Oregon scares me the most. So who is going to Miami if ND goes??

I'll be there and I have a solid in for tix!!

 

[BobD]

I'm sick of hearing this. We didn't struggle with their uptempo offense, we were just doing what we planned on doing. Giving them whatever they wanted underneath as long as we didn't 1) give up a big play or 2) let them run the ball. They didn't wear us out like they were hoping for and they eventually had to get away from the uptempo. If they were so successful at it, then why didn't they keep doing it?

We surrendered the middle of the field and sucked them into the red zone where its much easier for our guys to defend (less ground to cover). We can shutdown ANYONE in the red zone.

 

[Riddickulous]

I'm sick of hearing this. We didn't struggle with their uptempo offense, we were just doing what we planned on doing. Giving them whatever they wanted underneath as long as we didn't 1) give up a big play or 2) let them run the ball. They didn't wear us out like they were hoping for and they eventually had to get away from the uptempo. If they were so successful at it, then why didn't they keep doing it?

Thanks for setting the record straight. I'm a little more optimistic about the prospect of facing Oregon.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

Bama wants to play us:

"Bama vs Kansas State would NOT be as big as Bama vs ND. I want us to play the biggest BULLY on the block! It's time for the biggest two Traditional Powers to play for the NC. If ND wins that game, they will be saying it took intervention from God's team to finally stop the SEC!"

Bob Stoops , Brian Kelly and Notre Dame - Page 3

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

Also here:

Poll: Who would you rather play for the BCS Championship Game??

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

I'm kind of torn with this one. I would love to see us play Alabama, but I am stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas and KSU is literally 15 miles from me. I wouldn't mind facing KSU either and I think we would have the best shot at beating them over lets say Alabama or Oregon. So for me it's a toss up between Alabama and KSU. In the end though, I just hope we finish the season at 12-0 with a shot at the championship no matter who it is.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Also here:

Poll: Who would you rather play for the BCS Championship Game??

Damn, holding grudges since '66 is impressive, bring it on 'Bama!

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

Damn, holding grudges since '66 is impressive, bring it on 'Bama!

Lol. They all say they owe us. I think that we owe college football in general by beating them.

 

[GoIrish41]

I want to play Army.

 

[drayer54]

The only way anyone will be recognized as the true champ... is if they beat BAMA. The SEC must be defeated. I think it is much more possible than the ANALysts think.

 

[Grahambo]

Georgia! Avenge the 1981 Sugar Bowl!!

I'd prefer 'Bama. I think they have the weakest offense of the 3. I think Oregon might present the overall 'easiest' matchup and KSU would be the toughest IMO.

 

[Irish#1]

This is easy, Alabama. Two of the greatest college programs ever.

I would love to duplicate the 1973 Sugar Bowl.

Tulane Stadium
Ara vs. Bear Bryant
Irish defense suffocates the Bama running game in the first half.
Bama's defense was also up to the challenge.
Al Hunter returns a KO for a TD.
Game in balance late in the 4th. Irish backed up deep in the shadows of their own goal post. Ara surprises everyone by spurning a run and calls calls a deep out pattern. QB Tommy Clements lays it out there for a 1st down which essentially wrapped up the NC for the Irish.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Of the unbeatens, I'd love to play KSU. We're better than they are. They have a more refined offense, but our defense can shut down anyone except maybe Oregon and USC. That was proven to me last Saturday. We'd beat them most times.

Oregon... I have no idea if we could stop them or not. Alabama... I have no idea if we could score on them. Give me KSU 10/10 times.

/thread

 

[PraetorianND]

Also here:

Poll: Who would you rather play for the BCS Championship Game??

Agreed ND v. Bama would be pretty epic.

 

[HawaiianIrish]

Beat the living **** out of Alabama!!!!!

Leave NO DOUBT that the King of College Football is back!!!

Cheeeeee huuuuuuuu. GO IRISH!!!!!!

 

[ickythump1225]

How long have you been in the clink?

Haha I'm a Lieutenant at a prison, not locked up.

 

[ickythump1225]

Georgia! Avenge the 1981 Sugar Bowl!!

I'd prefer 'Bama. I think they have the weakest offense of the 3. I think Oregon might present the overall 'easiest' matchup and KSU would be the toughest IMO.

Oh the meltdown here in 'dawg country would be epic and hilarious.

 

[Sheppy]

Undefeated Alabama. Leaves no doubt who the #1 team in the country is after we beat them.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

PosU.... For 11 weeks in a row.... and then end the season with USuCk. That would be delightful.

 

[Redbar]

This is easy, Alabama. Two of the greatest college programs ever.

I would love to duplicate the 1973 Sugar Bowl.

Tulane Stadium
Ara vs. Bear Bryant
Irish defense suffocates the Bama running game in the first half.
Bama's defense was also up to the challenge.
Al Hunter returns a KO for a TD.
Game in balance late in the 4th. Irish backed up deep in the shadows of their own goal post. Ara surprises everyone by spurning a run and calls calls a deep out pattern. QB Tommy Clements lays it out there for a 1st down which essentially wrapped up the NC for the Irish.

Was there for that one. Was also at the 13-11 Orange Bowl victory over Alabama a year later.