I can't wait until we play Clemson at home and show the world we can beat one of the the Big Boys. I know until that happens, it will always be the "elephant in the room".
Oh, wait... that already happened! We beat the "big boys". The truth is...nothing will satisfy some until ND wins a Natty. Only a National Championship will do for them. But that is the same place Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, USC, etc. fans are at, as well.
Personally, I look at what Kelly & Swarbrick have done with what they have been given and I think they have done a great job. Will they be able to win a Natty, maybe not, but only a few coaches in football could (and they ain't coming to ND). To be honest, there are only a few head coaches in college football that could do what Kelly has done at ND, so I give the guy props.
Is it disappointing to be embarrassed by Alabama? Definitely, and it was a rough few weeks getting over it; but in a sober state I am able to be a realist and realize the "state of ND football" is STRONG and we are the model and envy of most of the football world not named Alabama, Clemson, or OSU.