ND football scheduling: idiotic last year; smart this year.
Night and day difference!
Last year we opened in the heat, humidity, and rain in Miami and followed that at home with a tough Texas A & M team: Our two toughest opponents in a front-loaded schedule from hell.
We weren't ready for prime time, especially with our new DC, who didn't see the light until the 2nd half of the Purdue game, our 3rd game.
It cost us dearly. We were toast: it knocked us out of the playoffs in September already (thanks, also, to SEC pressure to insert a crappy Alabama team in our place).
This year's schedule has allowed us to ease into the season. We have time to figure out our OL, WRs, and RBs before we face our tough games later in the year. A recipe for success.
Luckily, next year will be another easy start, so we'll have time to break in our new QB.
Scheduling is crucial for our success!
