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I agree with this. by NDMike2001

Alabama was able to exploit a couple areas with woefully clear talent disparities. Despite getting pantsed early they fought back with a chance to cut the lead to 7 in the second half but for an unfortunate decision by Book. And Alabama made them pay.

We had another mistake on the line and Alabama made them pay. I feared that Book might have suffered a terrible injury. But that tough you man got back up and did battle.

Kelly is responsible for the state of the program. But he’s right to point out the effort of the team. And with the narrative out there, it’s not a bad “strategy” to drive a counter narrative for recruits that despite the blowouts Notre Dame is in a unique position to break through more so than any other school.

It’s just truly unfortunate that what used to be a unique opportunity to compete for a championship each year, is now an opportunity to play for one of the very few teams that has a chance to one day get to the level of Alabama one day. :-/ But it’s simply hard to deny that’s a fact.