USC 34 at Notre Dame 27 (Final)

[Mike80]

I don't unde4rstand why they'd hype this game so much seeing as it's broadcast on NBC. Nice free advertising.

Have you seen one commercial on ESPN hyping this game up? The answer is no.

Just because it's on NBC doesn't mean it is NOT relevant to college football. That's something E$$$$$$$PN usually does somewhat well, it even covers the NHL even though it doesn't carry a single game ever.

 

[EDDIE GGGG27]

USC by 3 TD's.

 

[Merih]

Anybody else think Ronald Johnson's return is going to set fire to USC's offense?

 

[EDDIE GGGG27]

Anybody else think Ronald Johnson's return is going to set fire to USC's offense?

Seeing they are playing Notre Shame will do that.

 

[Woody1968]

USC by 3 TD's.

Doubtful.

 

[ulukinatme]

Have you seen one commercial on ESPN hyping this game up? The answer is no.

Just because it's on NBC doesn't mean it is NOT relevant to college football. That's something E$$$$$$ usually does somewhat well, it even covers the NHL even though it doesn't carry a single game ever.

They may not be pimping the game on TV, but they've had about a billion articles and videos on the website about it. They had Gameday on campus in 2005 for the matchup, despite the game not being televised on ABC or ESPN. They'll milk the rivalry anyway they can, including generating more hype around it

Another link...if you go to the main page the first article in the main news box is entitled "Fool's Gold." Unbelieveable

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I can't believe this isn't more than 9.5 for this one

That's 'cuz the Richter Scale only goes up to 10...oh, I thought you were talking about Weis.

 

[Taosman]

I have become(reluctantly) a Clausen admirer, but he still got turf toe and has trouble avoiding a rush....uh...Oh!
How is ND going to score this week? Kickoff returns? Field goals?

 

[utgrad73]

How is ND going to score this week?

Prayer, lots and lots of prayer.

 

[Woody1968]

I have become(reluctantly) a Clausen admirer, but he still got turf toe and has trouble avoiding a rush....uh...Oh!
How is ND going to score this week? Kickoff returns? Field goals?

Notre Dame will score. The question is if their defense shows up. If they play well, USC will have to open it up on offense.

 

[NateG]

How is ND going to score this week?

By scaring the hell out of the girls til they give it up.

 

[Mike80]

They may not be pimping the game on TV, but they've had about a billion articles and videos on the website about it. They had Gameday on campus in 2005 for the matchup, despite the game not being televised on ABC or ESPN. They'll milk the rivalry anyway they can, including generating more hype around it

Another link...if you go to the main page the first article in the main news box is entitled "Fool's Gold." Unbelieveable

errr ummm I was agreeing with you....

 

[Wingate1217]

From college football news......

Scout.com: USC vs. Notre Dame Fearless Prediction

What will happen: Notre Dame, meet Joe McKnight. Clausen might be the Heisman front-runner, but everyone will be buzzing about the USC running back after the Trojans use their running game to control the clock, grind out drives, and keep Clausen and the Irish offense off the field. USC has to worry about playing from behind, and it won?t have to. Notre Dame will be playing catchup, and while Clausen and the passing game will have their moments, there won?t be enough of them until it?s too late.
CFN Prediction: USC 27 ? Notre Dame 17 ... Line: USC -11

 

[Steve19]

From college football news......

Scout.com: USC vs. Notre Dame Fearless Prediction

What will happen: Notre Dame, meet Joe McKnight. Clausen might be the Heisman front-runner, but everyone will be buzzing about the USC running back after the Trojans use their running game to control the clock, grind out drives, and keep Clausen and the Irish offense off the field. USC has to worry about playing from behind, and it won?t have to. Notre Dame will be playing catchup, and while Clausen and the passing game will have their moments, there won?t be enough of them until it?s too late.
CFN Prediction: USC 27 ? Notre Dame 17 ... Line: USC -11

That's how I see this game. Although I think more like 35-20.

 

[DubCoffman62]

Notre Dame will score. The question is if their defense shows up. If they play well, USC will have to open it up on offense.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Notre Dame will be lucky to score 1 TD. This team has been squeaking by bad teams and lost to tsun before their best player got hurt. The hype leading up to this game reminds me of that 90's movie The Great White Hype. They're going to come out pumped up and believing in themselves and then USC is going to promptly biotch slap them back to reality. Trojans win big I say.