I can agree with that. Just 3 years ago we were in a BCS bowl. I just think that a chance to get the bad taste of a disappointing season out of your mouth and go out a winner would be better than. . . . well, quitting. Still think that a bowl winning streak would help the program, no matter what the bowl.
ND Chooses Not To Go To Bowl Game
- Thread starter NDinL.A.
- Start date
I can agree with that. Just 3 years ago we were in a BCS bowl. I just think that a chance to get the bad taste of a disappointing season out of your mouth and go out a winner would be better than. . . . well, quitting. Still think that a bowl winning streak would help the program, no matter what the bowl.
IrishAddiction
The wa wa wa waterboy
- Messages
- 1,565
- Reaction score
- 90
If it was the choice of the team, i can understand it.
Charlie weis was head of a family, and he was just taken away from the family. Even if guys (Tate, Jimmy, McCarthy, and Olsen) said to the media they wanted to play in a bowl game, what did you expect them to say? That they didnt really want to play?
"No, I dont want to play. Charlie is gone, it doesnt feel right." You know how much heat those specific players would take for saying that, from the media and fans alike?
I respect the decision, even though i would have liked to see them one more time. I can understand it under the circumstances.
Charlie weis was head of a family, and he was just taken away from the family. Even if guys (Tate, Jimmy, McCarthy, and Olsen) said to the media they wanted to play in a bowl game, what did you expect them to say? That they didnt really want to play?
"No, I dont want to play. Charlie is gone, it doesnt feel right." You know how much heat those specific players would take for saying that, from the media and fans alike?
I respect the decision, even though i would have liked to see them one more time. I can understand it under the circumstances.
DirtySecret
Banned
- Messages
- 1,420
- Reaction score
- 47
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd didn't Lee Corso say after the Hawaii bowl win last year, "it sad to see ND accept mediocrity.."
SoJerseyIrish
New member
- Messages
- 505
- Reaction score
- 38
Its probably a good thing they declined.......they just might lose to a MAC Team with the way they have been playing....
IrishAddiction
The wa wa wa waterboy
- Messages
- 1,565
- Reaction score
- 90
Yes, thats why ND declined. We didnt want to lose to a MAC team. I like logical posts. Wow.
Irish4Life09
Banned
- Messages
- 2,055
- Reaction score
- 123
there's really no need to get pissed off over this.
i would love to see ND play some more mediocre football,but it isnt happening.
this was a decision by the team.and if they feel they shouldnt play,we should respect that.they felt they owed it to charlie not to play.respect their decision.
i would love to see ND play some more mediocre football,but it isnt happening.
this was a decision by the team.and if they feel they shouldnt play,we should respect that.they felt they owed it to charlie not to play.respect their decision.
IrishAlum1997
"Gru" the Dew
- Messages
- 2,466
- Reaction score
- 216
I don't believe that. I think if anything, Charlie would tell them not to sit around and go out and represent their University. Charlie said he was not going to step down from his position, but you think he would have supported the team 'lying down' and calling it a season?
I'm not so sure the team had as much influence in the decision as we may believe, but if we aren't going only because we didn't want Jimmy or Golden to get hurt before the draft, that's pucky.
This also seems to cement the fact that those two are gone.
I'm not so sure the team had as much influence in the decision as we may believe, but if we aren't going only because we didn't want Jimmy or Golden to get hurt before the draft, that's pucky.
This also seems to cement the fact that those two are gone.
GDomer09
Chronic Dialect
- Messages
- 554
- Reaction score
- 41
Are you kidding me??? I here a lot of people talking about Jimmy & Tate. What about those seniors that won't be going to the NFL, what about the players that haven't got to attend a bowl game. Wow typeing tough guy, look out!!! I believe your just scared of a loss. I'd say choosing to opt out of a bowl game when millions would die for it is pretty dam selfish.
Fact is your an idiot your comments were completely off base!!!!
Last edited:
GDomer09
Chronic Dialect
- Messages
- 554
- Reaction score
- 41
No hope, no faith, no glory!!!!
BillyIrish
New member
- Messages
- 443
- Reaction score
- 7
I think it is BS. These kids came for an education and to play FOOTBALL. you think these seniors aren't going to regret not playing one more time to get rid of that bitter taste in their mouth?
As for lowering themselves to play in the GMAC bowl. Notre Dame is the one that went 6-6 right? Acting like a champion doesn't mean you stay on the mat when you're down. It means competing. Always competing.
As for lowering themselves to play in the GMAC bowl. Notre Dame is the one that went 6-6 right? Acting like a champion doesn't mean you stay on the mat when you're down. It means competing. Always competing.
Last edited:
GDomer09
Chronic Dialect
- Messages
- 554
- Reaction score
- 41
Boo F'n Who!!!! Poor PAID coaches, wouldn't want to hurt there feelings. Is this football or what??????????????????????????? I wish when I had a bad year at my job I could just take a couple weeks off vacation for the holidays instead of working through them to pay the bills.
GDomer09
Chronic Dialect
- Messages
- 554
- Reaction score
- 41
Exactly!!! How many of you on here are football players? How many of you missed games and look back at that as time of missed opportunities to play competitive football? I would never want to end on a (4) game losing streak if I had a chance.
irishfan
Irish Hoops Mod
- Messages
- 7,205
- Reaction score
- 607
Kyle McCarthy said something a few days ago like "we're not going to go if 10 guys want to and 70 dont." I wish they were playing, but doesn't surprise me that they're not and it wouldn't even surprise me if they said they wouldn't play without Weis.
LOVEMYIRISH
old timer
- Messages
- 5,125
- Reaction score
- 409
You need to pass whatever you are smoking around to the rest of us.
LOVEMYIRISH
old timer
- Messages
- 5,125
- Reaction score
- 409
exactly
who has had surgery from which it is not uncommon to take 2 years to be 100% recovered. he will mis alot of valuable practice, so the other guys may need to contribute next year.
IceManxMVPx
Member
- Messages
- 269
- Reaction score
- 0
Wow, sucks that I won't get to watch JC and Tate in one last game. Oh well, lets just get our coaching staff in place and start building the foundation for success. That includes saving our recruiting class and hopefully getting a couple more kids to sign.
BeatSC
Well-known member
- Messages
- 4,443
- Reaction score
- 1,375
It's going to be hard to think that JC and GT will also be known for being on an ND team that was part of their worst 3 year period in ND history. they need to come back to create the proper legacy. I can't see them coming back for Urban ut I think their numbers would be off the charts for Stoops or Kelly. JC is listed as the #1 QB in the draft and GT is the #2 WR.