Rutgers edged into the PSB game by beating South Florida 31-6 and ending up with a 6-6 record. And game was played in frigid weather. Obviously an up and down year for them and 2 asst. coaches were just fired. Rutgers is not that good, but then again they’re not that bad either. Had QB problems all year and for their last game re-inserted their senior QB who did well.

A look at their schedule reveals both good and bad – lots of turnovers. First game of the year against Fresno State a 52-51 loss in OT. Fresno State finished 11-1 and will play USC in a Bowl Game. Rutgers also had a 3 OT win 55-52 over SMU. They beat Arkansas 28-24, played Louisville close losing 24-10. And our only common opponent – Temple, they won 23-20. Seems long ago but ND beat Temple 28-6 – it was closer than the final score.

So what can we expect? Rutgers will not roll over for ND, they can play in cold weather and Yankee Stadium is right up the road. And these guys are really jazzed to play ND and play in a Bowl Game – like nothing better than to knock big time program off – and they can do it.

We all know ND plays down to their competition and again remember we only scored 5 more points against Temple than they did. Every game we all wonder what ND team shows up – if like Pitt we are in for a shocking upset. I’d rather play LSU.