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I know this will PO some people, but the media allows ND to live in the past and constantly overrates them. Look at their overall records and then look at their Bowl games...I believe they have the record for most consecutive Bowl losses...and by huge scoring differentials!
What happened to Michigan is not uncommon....The Classic Example: It happened to Oklahoma (I believe) in the Orange Bowl when the Hurricanes won their 1st Nat Championship. Michigan came in not mentally prepared because they thought it was a "walkover" prep game. AS came at them with everything they had and Michigan couldn't get it together until half-time (if that). They came back well, but just couldn't quite put it back together.
Michigan is a good team with some obvious defensive weaknesses, but this was a mental prep thing...not a talent thing!
Miami v Oklahoma Orange Bowl
Half time: Miami 33, Oklahoma 0
Final: Miami 33, Oklahoma 32
While I agree with the "mental prep" analogy Ken........the example is between 2 powerful football programs with mega talent............what makes it worse ,as far as Michigan is concerned, and even more spectaular for the kids at ASU is the difference in talent........good thing though the adage "never underestimate heart and desire" proved to be true again.
I cant blame a coach for mental errors on the field, but I can blame him IMHO when your team is lethargic and inept.
Totally agree witht the Notre Dame thing....but GTech has had some talented football teams so that one surprises me less.