This game, every year is THE most important game for Purdue. Purdue, traditionally, has always played ND tough and last year it took a last minute FG to beat a rather poor Boiler team.

I expect that Notre Dame, as they usually do, will play down to the competition level. When you look at the athletic superiority of ND they should easily put up 40 pts and just coast with the subs getting plenty of playing time – I doubt it will work out that way.

What I would like to see in this game for ND:

• Jarrett Grace – time to see if this kid can play Manti’s position–he’s been waiting 2 years and Dan Fox belongs backing up Calabrese.
• Bryant & Folston – time to see what they can do–freshman for other teams playing and running all over the place. Not clean up but touches in every quarter. I suspect that both of them know they are the best RB’s on this team
• TJ Jones – I would not play him in this game.
• Amir Carlisle – want him in space–slot receiver –quick hits to him.
• OL – back ups need quality time, especially Elmer, Hanratty and Hegarty.
• Hendrix – inside the 15 let him be Tebow. If he still can’t cut it then it’s Zaire time.
• Defense – do something in this game.

I hope I’m wrong but I expect a Temple like game.

I’ve added Kelly presser from Sept 12 provided by watchnd.tv – Kelly said – well this week we decided to get the coaching staff more involved and we made them rerun plays until they got them right – shades of Vince Lombardi.

Notre Dame 33 Purdue 17