
05-12-2006, 11:11 AM
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The Loo... aint from New Jersey
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Most telling line(s), in my view
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This is a tremendously flawed team with average corners, a limited pass rush from the front four, and no developed depth anywhere meaning the machine might quickly grind to a halt if injuries hit at the skill positions. The secondary didn't get any faster in the off-season, and the overall athleticism and talent level, which was exposed in the Fiesta Bowl by Ohio State, is a year or two away from being up-to-snuff for a national title-caliber powerhouse. There's a whole boatload of talent on the way, but not all of the stars are in South Bend quite yet.
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I think ND is a "player" on the national scene again, but there are too many problems on the defensive side of the ball to be seriously considered championship calibur. There are a number of teams in the nation that'll be able to match ND's scoring potential. If one of those teams has a better D, end of "storied" season.
Once again, it's cliche because it's true - Defense wins championships.
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