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I don't think it's the thought of losing to an elite team by irishrock

I think it's the thought that, deep down, we all pretty much know that our weak schedule doesn't really give ND fans a true barometer for the talent and quality of the team this year. We may be good, or we may suck...but playing against the weak schedule doesn't give us an indicator.

Oh, that, and the fact that losing isn't the issue...it's getting blown out that is the issue.

I'd love to play in the playoffs, love to win the game, love to win the whole thing...I just don't think that's a possibility this year.