I will say, however, that there is one area in which Notre Dame is clearly superior, because they live and breathe under one handicap that most of its opponents do not: a belief that excellence in football and academics are compatible. And other schools resent them for it. ND gives 4-year scholarships, too. Saban gives 1 year scholarships. SEC fans are actually saying ND has an unfair advantage and are outraged that ND has players who actually go to school for all 4 years so they can graduate. It's just not fair! And believe me, there is no underwater basket-weaving at ND. Nor remedial reading. Every freshman takes calculus. But, the high standard is good for college football. The resentment isn't.
Sorry so many of your guys are beat up. Making excuses already? I should think that with the sheer depth Bama has on the bench, you'd have no worries. But, yes, we will have mercy. When we are about to run up the score from your two yard line at game's end, we'll show a little class and take a knee. I doubt that Bama would do the same.
Mr. Chips, you obviously don’t watch any Bama games. In most of our games this year, we’ve put our 2nd string in immediately after half time and our 3rd string in for the fourth quarter. And last week against our hated rival, Auburn, our 3rd sting was not allowed to score (the fans were wanting to take it to 56-0, but Coach Saban would not allow them to do it.). Why the criticism of Alabama just because you are for Notre Dame? Why not say these are two great universities with 2 outstanding football programs ...both with probably the richest tradition in football history. It should be a great game!! I’m a proud graduate of the University of Alabama. Love the University and got a great education there. But I like Notre Dame too..it’s a great University. Roll Tide!