Talk me down from the ledge. I truly think ND is better that UGA, but...

MarkHarman 7983 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 5:16 pm on Dec 27, 2024

I fear another late-game meltdown ala 2005 USC, 2014 Florida State and 2023 Ohio State.

But maybe this time it will be different...?

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Talk me down from the ledge. I truly think ND is better that UGA, but... MarkHarman 5:16pm · 12/27/24
- Ga has a ton of talent but has been very inconsistent Fisher01 8:31pm · 12/29/24
- It will be a “dog fight” no bad pun intended. Could go either way. Finding a way to win such a game Frank L 6:19pm · 12/28/24
- I think this all comes down to controlling the line of scrimmage. ndphysics 1:12pm · 12/28/24
- I don’t, I don’t know if they win it all but they are going to punch UGA in the mouth.NT Frankx 10:38am · 12/28/24
- This team is flat out different. Wanna be the best ya gotta beat the best.NT faircatchcorby 9:08am · 12/28/24
- An overly simplistic way to view it Nigel Tufnel 8:51am · 12/28/24
  - My overly simplistic way to view it.. Chrisb 10:19am · 12/28/24
- Fear not, Mark. ND is the better team.NT bobdrake 7:13am · 12/28/24
  - Yessir.NT faircatchcorby 9:09am · 12/28/24
    - You've got mail!NT Chrisb 3:36pm · 12/28/24
- I'm simultaneously optimistic about the run game and terrified we won't be able to runNT kgirish 9:42pm · 12/27/24
- They have a backup QB with 0 starts. ND by 3 scoresNT Turkish 9:31pm · 12/27/24
  - Zero starts but some playing time. 12 of 16 for 71 yards & 75% complition rate against Texas whatsamataU 1:22pm · 12/28/24
  - He is a 5 ⭐️ been there 3 years, all he has to do is manage the game KWIRISH 8:39am · 12/28/24
    - If he was truly a 5 star talent then he would have been starting by now. Beck isn't a 5-star talent. BornIrish 12:58pm · 12/28/24
      - Beck was a projected 1st round draft pick WoodstockIrish 7:17pm · 12/28/24
    - Manage the game......with three gold helmets in his ear every play.NT faircatchcorby 9:11am · 12/28/24
      - I hope so. LFG IrishNT KWIRISH 9:43pm · 12/28/24
- You're going to the game. AlbanyIRISH 8:52pm · 12/27/24
- Or a la 2018 Georgia w/4 FGs from YoonNT Rocketman84 8:37pm · 12/27/24
- I could…but why? Now is the time for (ir)rational exuberance! Enjoy! It’s why we do this…NT TakethetrainKnute 7:48pm · 12/27/24
  - Love how yer thinkin, Knute!NT faircatchcorby 9:12am · 12/28/24
- As long as we play our A game, we'll win ndunabomber 7:34pm · 12/27/24
- Low score, we’ll win by 2 TDs set up by defensive turnoversNT LanceManion 7:23pm · 12/27/24
- We can win, but no one would be surprised if we lostNT humbaba 7:21pm · 12/27/24
  - This is called left handed optimism. Let's hear positive vibes.NT faircatchcorby 9:13am · 12/28/24
- Or how about ND's historical penchant letting 1st time opposing starting NEPA Irish 7:13pm · 12/27/24
  - Not under Freeman.NT faircatchcorby 9:14am · 12/28/24
- Jump. Please.NT LanceHarbor 7:12pm · 12/27/24
  - I'll make sure to land on youNT MarkHarman 8:27pm · 12/27/24
- Both teams want to run and to stop the run. Low scoring game. May come down to the kickers.NT tky21 6:46pm · 12/27/24
- Ok Charlie Brown...here is the plan. nddad98 6:29pm · 12/27/24
  - Brilliantly stated.NT THEISMANCARR 12:03am · 12/29/24
  - Post of the Year!NT faircatchcorby 9:16am · 12/28/24
  - What tho the odds...well said.NT TyroneIrish 1:06am · 12/28/24
- Well, you could look at 19-20 in 2017 and 17-23 in 2019 and ask yourself... iairishcheeks 6:29pm · 12/27/24
- We can hope D2 6:12pm · 12/27/24
  - I believe this is correct. In addition, ND will need to control the offensive LOS, thus the clock. guiness4everyone 1:24am · 12/28/24
    - Leonard’s performance needs to provide for a balanced offensive performance WoodstockIrish 7:23pm · 12/28/24
- Georgia has studs. ND needs to focus for 4 quartersNT KWIRISH 5:22pm · 12/27/24
  - Yeah, even studs have bad games. Let's hope a few of theirs do.NT faircatchcorby 9:17am · 12/28/24

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