Alabama’s blowout victory over Notre Dame Monday night in the BCS National Championship game was a good thing.
Since Alabama took control of the game early I didn’t have to watch it to the end. The game was over by halftime and really in the first half. I tuned out at halftime and I imagine others did as well.
Therefore, I spent little emotional energy cheering for the Irish. None was required. While I watched, the only time the Irish fans were vocal came on official questionable calls. That’s what happens when the opponent performs like a surgeon and accomplishes the task quickly.
I was surprised Alabama was a 10-11 point favorite against the No. 1 team in the nation. Turns out even the odds makers were probably shocked with the outcome.
While the game was painless, the aftermath wasn’t. People are bringing up the dynasty word again after the Tide’s third national championship in four years. The SEC has also won seven straight BCS National Championships.
Streaks do come to an end however. But I better not find solace from any Chicago Cub fans.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Notre Dame and the New York Yankees
Who is the most loved and at the same time the most hated team in college football?
If you said Notre Dame, you win a four-leaf clover.
Notre Dame is the New York Yankee version of college football. Simply bring up the Irish name and the response is not passive. It’s either love at first sight or disdain with a red face.
In recent years, the Notre Dame haters have taken a break. The reason: the Irish have fielded poor teams. In fact, NBC was probably ashamed to show them on their own network.
The Notre Dame lovers have had to sell some hope. They were grabbing on to anything. I think they learned their lessons from a team just down the road—the Chicago Cubs. But entering the 2011, there is actually a light in the tunnel. They return eight starters on both sides of the ball. They might win games at home again.
It may become time for the haters to get their game face on again. The Irish could cause some serious friction. And frankly if that happens, both sides will be happy.
If you said Notre Dame, you win a four-leaf clover.
Notre Dame is the New York Yankee version of college football. Simply bring up the Irish name and the response is not passive. It’s either love at first sight or disdain with a red face.
In recent years, the Notre Dame haters have taken a break. The reason: the Irish have fielded poor teams. In fact, NBC was probably ashamed to show them on their own network.
The Notre Dame lovers have had to sell some hope. They were grabbing on to anything. I think they learned their lessons from a team just down the road—the Chicago Cubs. But entering the 2011, there is actually a light in the tunnel. They return eight starters on both sides of the ball. They might win games at home again.
It may become time for the haters to get their game face on again. The Irish could cause some serious friction. And frankly if that happens, both sides will be happy.
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