[Alberta's Child]

Notre Dame's abysmal performance in bowl games should come as no surprise. Since ND has consistently been the most overrated football team in the country (mainly because of their reputation and excessive television exposure), it's only natural for them to get their @sses kicked when they play in these big games.

If my information is correct, Notre Dame hasn't beaten a ranked team in something like 3+ years. Why anyone would expect them to be competitive in a BCS bowl game -- let alone win one -- is beyond me.

ND is the equivalent of a decent high school student who enrolls at MIT under an affirmative action program, then wonders why he can't muster a GPA any higher than 1.5 after three semesters.

[Michael.SF.]

(mainly because of their reputation and excessive television exposure),

I agree with all that you have said and have been saying the same thing for years. I do think though that one of the many reasons they are overrated is that so many in the media want them to be better then they are. It is a natural instinct to vote for the team that you want to win.