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The first drive of an ND-UM game usually sets the tone. The ND-UM game usually sets the tone of the season. The only 'exception' I know of is 2004 and 2006, where the loser rallied to go on to lose a BCS bowl.

I think you were looking for a plural there to be fair. Plus, 2 of the last five seasons is kinda substantial you know?

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09-11-2009 , 09:06 PM

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There's arguments either way, but nobody knows what the **** is going to happen. ND was awful before bending over two WAC opponents. Michigan has one coherent showing against a MAC team that could be indicative of something or it couldn't be. That's why I'm so excited for this game. I can't remember another one where I had no real idea of what's going down. Do I expect Michigan to win? Eh, I guess deep down not really, but it's way closer than "lol you don't think your team can win do you?"

Neither side should be overly confident.

To be honest this is probably very accurate. I guess like all of us the fan in us takes over and we exaggerate a little. I do see ND having a big edge in experience, especially at QB which could be the difference. It might have no effect at all. Other then the stupid catholics comment. your point is well taken.

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09-11-2009 , 10:08 PM

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Notre Dame sucks and their coach is fat.

Ok, semi-serious...the Hemmingway injury is really not good at all. Besides that, I think the key to the game is Michigan's secondary (particularly Warren) v. ND receivers.

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09-12-2009 , 12:45 AM

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I think the key to the game is Michigan's secondary (particularly Warren) v. ND receivers.

I think those receivers are going to get theirs. I think what they need to do is take some chances with putting pressure on the QB and just try and keep the receivers in front of them.

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09-12-2009 , 02:53 AM

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I think you were looking for a plural there to be fair. Plus, 2 of the last five seasons is kinda substantial you know?

I didn't write it out but it's 2 for the last 10. If you count the wrong end of a BCS thrashing a success.

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09-12-2009 , 06:35 AM

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I think those receivers are going to get theirs. I think what they need to do is take some chances with putting pressure on the QB and just try and keep the receivers in front of them.

btw, the second thing UM needs to do is score. They aren't going to win 7-3. If they win at all (and I'm skeptical) I think the need to out score ND. 24+ points.

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09-12-2009 , 06:54 AM

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“The day is committed to error and floundering; success and achievement are matters of long range.” - Goethe

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09-12-2009 , 08:36 AM

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Other than the hatred for Weis and ND in general, You Michigan guys don't really think you will win this game do you? I am not trying to be a smart ass, with two freshman qb's and the overall experience advantage ND has, I can't see Michigan winning this game.

The spread is what, 3-4 points? As others have pointed out, if you guys are SURE ND can't lose, you should be a very rich man tomorrow morning.

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09-12-2009 , 08:36 AM

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That's why I'm so excited for this game. I can't remember another one where I had no real idea of what's going down.

2007 imo. Both teams were just absolutely terrible in each of their first two games; ND got thrashed by GT at home then lost to PSU, M lost to App State and then got thrashed by Oregon, both at home.

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09-12-2009 , 09:17 AM

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For you Domers who don't read MGoBlog:

Brian's preview is pretty in-depth.

interesting diary on MGoBlog about ND being 2-13 the last two seasons vs. teams ranked 78th or better in PED and 8-2 vs. teams ranked 79th or lower.

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09-12-2009 , 09:59 AM

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hahahahah I got 2 seconds into the blog and there's a Chesterton Lep reference...brilliant!

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09-12-2009 , 12:09 PM

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I've got to go, Rock. It's all right. I'm not afraid. Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys, ask them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper. I don't know where I'll be then, Rock. But I'll know about it, and I'll be happy.

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09-12-2009 , 02:14 PM

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I just reread my posts and few people can breakdown a college football match-up like me. To reiterate: UM needs to do two things. They need to score more points on offense, and give up fewer points on defense. If they can do just those two things, they should have a chance.

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09-12-2009 , 02:17 PM

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Yeah I lol'd at that last post too. Thats better than most ESPN analysis though.

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09-12-2009 , 03:12 PM

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They can win, we're expected to win.

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09-12-2009 , 03:38 PM

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Here we go Irish!

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09-12-2009 , 04:04 PM

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Awful start

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09-12-2009 , 04:06 PM

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Awful start

Promising opening drive, and we've pretty much stalled since that missed FG.

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09-12-2009 , 04:07 PM

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7-0 team with the not fat coach

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09-12-2009 , 04:09 PM

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nd's running game looks decent, cmon ND

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09-12-2009 , 04:10 PM

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td called back, dam

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09-12-2009 , 04:16 PM

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terrible call to overturn that

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09-12-2009 , 04:18 PM

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FG one time?

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09-12-2009 , 04:33 PM

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I know he is a junior, but what do experts say about clausens pro status? does he have all the height/arm strength and all at an nfl level?

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09-12-2009 , 04:37 PM

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I know he is a junior, but what do experts say about clausens pro status? does he have all the height/arm strength and all at an nfl level?

I expect this year will play a large role in what scouts think of him.

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