So far I haven’t liked much about the first 4 games of this season – coaching first, motivation second. Most lethargic and confused team I’ve seen in a long time. At this stage, when getting the play called just about uses the clock, something very basic is missing. Further, looks to me that players are confused and are having trouble knowing what the coaching staff wants them to do – tentative and too much thinking going on, better to just let these guys play.

If we keep the bend/break style on defense we won’t win. I am a devout believer in Buddy Ryan’s Bears 46 defense – get the QB every play, constant pressure.

In addition to most teams loading the box on our offense, MSU’s Dantonio added a new wrinkle – jam the WR’s at the line and force them to the sidelines and it worked so expect Oklahoma to do the same and they have better players than Michigan State.

Actually, we have not played any decent teams so far – Michigan is no damn good, neither is Purdue. Michigan State has no offense and my guess is that they go 6-6 this year. Temple is not a Division 1 team and I originally thought this was a joke. Tulsa would beat Temple.

Unless Kelly has been holding back and unveils a totally new offensive scheme and ramps up this offense including the running game this game looks hopeless.

ND goes 3 and out in 1st possession while Oklahoma scores a touchdown and the rout is on.

Prediction:

Oklahoma 38 Notre Dame 17