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Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:15 pm to ChadD3
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We've been criticized this year by some talking head fools for winning ugly and winning narrowly. Ironically, I think our close wins (Purdue, UM, BYU, Stanford, Pitt) will prove one of our biggest strengths against 'Bama.
While I agree that learning how to win close games is nice, the cold hard truth is that some pretty average to crappy teams have taken ND to the wire and, like it or not, this reveals weakness in ND's strength as a team. I have little doubt that Alabama would have destroyed most of the teams (like Pitt, Michigan, BYU, etc.) that ND scraped by. This is telling.
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They had only two close games they won: LSU and GA. In fact, they didn't win them as much as the other team lost. In that regard they were like our Pitt game (and we only had one Pitt game; they had two).
Get out of here with that the "other team lost" business. Also, you had a lot more close games than Pitt. Also you are comparing a close loss (in OT right?) to Pitt to close losses to LSU and Georgia? Seriously? You don't see any difference there?
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Winning as we have in overtime and with goal line stands has built a confidence and a brotherhood on this ND team that few teams ever develop.
Agree, that winning close give teams a certain chemistry.
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I don't think 'Bama has developed this quality this year: winning has been relatively easy for them.
The LSU, Texas A&M, and Georgia games have provided plenty of that chemistry for Alabama.
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In short, I think we have more "character" than the Tide does.
Throwaway line in your post.
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We will be the best defensive team they've played all year.
LSU is comparable, but I agree ND is very good defensively.
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We also have a much, much better offense now than we did during the first half of the year. Everett has developed and improved more than any of us could have imagined.
I agree. ND's offense was horrible to begin with and is probably slightly above average now.
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I think he is a much better QB than their guy and he will prove one of the measures of our strength in this game.
There is really nothing to support your claim that ND's QB is better than McCarron. McCarron has had the superior season by far. Just because Everett Golson doesn't suck like he did at the beginning of the year, doesn't mean he is some great QB now.
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It'll be close, but that's to our advantage.
I think ND can stay in this game for sure, but Alabama wins by more than a TD.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:15 pm to ChadD3
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Advantages over Alabama
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:16 pm to ChadD3
quote:2 are unlike the others
(Purdue, UM, BYU, Stanford, Pitt LSU and GA)
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:18 pm to JustGetItRight
UGA & LSU never had a game winning chance of a Field Goal, let alone miss a chip shot of one.
Pitt did, though. That damn kicker. Makes longer ones in the 1st and 3rd OT, but noooo, not the 2nd OT kick.
Pitt did, though. That damn kicker. Makes longer ones in the 1st and 3rd OT, but noooo, not the 2nd OT kick.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:18 pm to ChadD3
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In short, I think we have more "character" than the Tide does.
Does that include your two sexual predators....2 that we know about
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:19 pm to ChadD3
Damn, you have pissed off half the SEC in here. Post more.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:19 pm to LoneMDG
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Pitt did, though. That damn kicker. Makes longer ones in the 1st and 3rd OT, but noooo, not the 2nd OT kick.
Im glad he missed. I wouldnt want to play UF.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:21 pm to ChadD3
The only advantage that you have is that Bama has never won a BCS Championship in white jerseys. That's it.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:21 pm to NBamaAlum
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In short, I think we have more "character" than the Tide does.
Its the Irish call this year.
"Manti has more character"
"This team has more character than alabama"
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:22 pm to TreyAnastasio
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In that regard they were like our Pitt game (and we only had one Pitt game; they had two).
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:23 pm to TreyAnastasio
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Im glad he missed. I wouldnt want to play UF.
^^^This^^^
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:23 pm to TreyAnastasio
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Thats exactly how its going to go.
You give satan a month to get ready, watch out.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:25 pm to TreyAnastasio
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Im glad he missed. I wouldnt want to play UF.
Why?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:27 pm to GCTiger11
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Im glad he missed. I wouldnt want to play UF.
Why?
Because they are much better than ND.
Championships are hard to win, and 3 out of 4 is a dynasty.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:28 pm to GCTiger11
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Why?
Fla > ND
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:29 pm to TreyAnastasio
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Because they are much better than ND.
So LSU fans are the only ones that are scared of tougher competition?
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:30 pm to TreyAnastasio
So you are saying Bama ain't man enough to beat ND, that what you're saying?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:31 pm to ChadD3
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Winning as we have in overtime and with goal line stands has built a confidence and a brotherhood on this ND team that few teams ever develop. I don't think 'Bama has developed this quality this year: winning has been relatively easy for them.
Georgia, A&M (down 20, fighting back, almost winning), and LSU say otherwise.
Don't dismiss Bama's championship mentality.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:31 pm to Herman Frisco
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So you are saying Bama ain't man enough to beat ND, that what you're saying?
Im saying Bama is going to have their way with ND, and UF would be a much tougher game.
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