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Completely different scenarios. When ND has gone big game hunting in the portal - see last two seasons and QB - they have been successful.

I know you are just being snarky here, but if you listen to the tone in their voices you can hear that they are pretty excited about some of the names they are hearing.

They are saying that ND will get some names in the portal, from the SEC, that we as fans will recognize.

There are very few college teams this year that are well-rounded on the offensive side of the ball. With the way ND's running attack and short to intermediate passing game is currently playing, ND is in a pretty good spot offensively. It's gonna be fun to watch this team try and power through...

What about the crowd that looks at the entirety of the program and not just hang their hopes on what HS kids will be joining the team next season. The combination of HS recruiting, portal recruiting, and player development is better today than it has been since Lou.

This. And that is what ND has done the previous two cycles. The HS talent that has been brought in has been really good without having to go the big bag NIL route. Keep getting classes in the 8-14 range and fill in with the portal. That keeps the talent level high and the ND culture stays in...

The dreaded golf bag...

I think the portal rankings are kind of silly. ND has been very successful going to the portal and filling the needs of their roster. That matters more than some ranking.

It was interesting listening to College Football Enquirer Podcast yesterday. Pat Forde was talking about how he sat close to the Day family during the game and his daughters were sitting there crying as the game was winding down. Even before the game was over, they new that the way it was...

I'm not sure Downs is the best example for the point you are making. Yes, he was a five star talent, but safety was not a position that ND had a huge need for a starter. They got what they needed there and that was depth. The positions that ND needed to pay money in the portal, they went out...

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DB play would have also been better Saturday if there was more pressure put on their QB.

Yeah, LR was thoroughly embarrassed by Al last season. I am sure he had some extra motivation going into this season’s game to try and redeem himself. Say what you want to about him, he is a good play caller.

Happy Thanksgiving IE peeps. I’ve been around this site for a long time and have seen it go through many changes. The tie that binds us all though is in a great place going into this weekend. Enjoy your friends and family this weekend and Go Irish!

I am sorry I am going to put you guys through some misery this weekend. You see, I usually sit in the same spot, wearing the same clothes for every Notre Dame game(unless I’m at the game), but I am traveling this weekend. I know my ritual is what has Notre Dame playing so well and the fact...

Don't know. That guy has his ears to the ground though and doesn't typically throw things out there unless he is certain it's going to happen.

Yeah, that Saturday is my wedding anniversary(34 years). Really, really hoping for a Friday night game.

I agree that SC would be a dangerous team if they got in, I just don't see it happening. Their loss to Ole Miss was too damaging. They got smoked at home.

John Brice is adamant that if ND hosts, it will be the Friday night game. Absolutely love that ND will have the opportunity to kick off this new playoff system.