An unexpectedly tough Purdue team gave Notre Dame a far closer game than anyone expected, especially me. Game won in the closing minutes by Tommy Rees, who calmly led his team down to the 6 yard line and Kyle Brindza kicked the winning field goal. Game ball to Tommy.

2ND game ball goes to the Purdue coach Danny Hope for alternating QB’s when Marve was the far superior QB and already had an excellent first game passing for 300 yds.–thanks coach.

Golson, actually had a pretty good day 21 for 31 289 yards and one TD while the running game was entirely shut down 52 yards rushing on 36 carries. Purdue stacked the box and their interior linemen completely abused the ND offensive line especially Watt Cave and Golic.

Notre Dame had a slew of injuries, which we hope won’t keep them from playing against MSU.

Conclusions:

• Golson can only get better with more playing time–at times he was somewhat rattled.
• Kelly needs to get the plays in on time–thought this was corrected–guess not. He did make the right call going to Rees for the closing drive whether or not Golson hurt. Just too much pressure for his experience level.
• Student fans–mindless idiots among them booed Rees–ND students should have more class. Do they really think Rees wanted to go in????? and flop, a lot put on his shoulders and he came through. If he screwed up can’t imagine fan reaction. Good job Tommy. Incidentally, he’s now over 4000 yards passing and closing on Montana.

Finally. Weis loses heart-breaker vs. Rice 25-24 on a 45 yard field goal in last seconds. Crist 33 of 64 313 yds. 2 TD’s BUT 3 Ints.

Wrap it up with ND highlights courtesy of und.com