Just remember that during their win-less bowl streak, ND was getting invited to big bowl games to SELL TICKETS, not play football. This year's game is clearly different. Being 6-6, the Irish couldn't be invited to a game where they were over matched. They match up with Hawaii well, especially upfront, so I'm taking the Irish to cover, and end the streak.
Really like ND in this spot and since there are no NBA games tommorrow I will be on ND big. ND is better position for position and while Hawaii has the home field advantage and is am inproving team, there is 1 key here, Weiss knows all eyes are on him and his ass is on the line. IF he losses here then he heads into next season a dean man walking, a win here and he cools the stove for a minute until he fucks up again next season. HE will have his team ready and it's a huge building block opportunity for NOtre Dame as they are a young team. Notre Dame wins by 9+.
Got some news that hawaii is super fired up. Some nd lineman was talking trash about the hawaii o-line and the nd team were chanting "rainbows" then the whole hawaii team did the ha'a. If hawaii can protect alexander, hawaii has some good recievers and can win it. I might play hawaii small just to have something on the game.
Why does anyone think the fat man might lose his job if ND loses? Didn't they already say he's coming back? Hasn't his ASS been on the line the whole damn year? What difference does this game make? NONE.
Hawaii is at home, and an improving team. ND hasn't beaten anybody, has played like garbage and lost to inferior squads, barely beaten the likes of San Diego St, and now.... they have superior talent? Really?
I'll take the Rainbows and the points. ND doesn't wanna be here, and they're probably taking in the sights of the island like everyone else does when they go to Hawaii.
Hawaii is at home, and an improving team. ND hasn't beaten anybody, has played like garbage and lost to inferior squads, barely beaten the likes of San Diego St, and now.... they have superior talent? Really?
I'll take the Rainbows and the points. ND doesn't wanna be here, and they're probably taking in the sights of the island like everyone else does when they go to Hawaii.
True, but the "fired up" thing has an enormous affect on the week of preparation. Everyone gets jacked up before kickoff, but games are won and lost monday-friday. Any coach will tell you that. Not saying either team prepared more or less but that's a coach's perspective on this issue.
As for the game, I think Hawaii has every bit as much speed as ND, maybe more. Charlie Weiss can do everything in his power to "save his job" but sometimes it's about the "jimmy's and joe's" more than the "x's and o's". Hawaii's guys get it done with speed and an agressive defense. 28-14 Hawaii. GL to all
