Comments on: Notes from the Geetar: Transitive Property Edition

By: Tim Miller

Tim Miller — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:44:36 +0000

I appreciate the fact that you referred to the Alabama game as 2012, even though it actually occurred in 2013. The counter-trend (referring to the upcoming January 7 contest as the 2019 national championship game) will just lead to confusion in bar bets ten years hence.

By: PC

PC — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:06:36 +0000

Best scenario for ND is Ohio St beats Michigan and Oklahoma sneaks in at 4. This will ensure Saban has to prepare for a month of Oklahoma and their absurd offense. They can’t win the game but just might drive them nuts losing 55-41 type of game. Everyone raves about the Clemson QB, but I think he could get rattled with our d-line and make freshmen mistakes. If we get to a title game, anything is possible. It would be sum task beating Clemson and Bama back to back weeks and would make this the greatest season in Irish history.

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:39:54 +0000

In reply to Opie. I agree with what you're saying, but keep in mind the Syracuse / Clemson game was the one where Clemson's starter was knocked out and his backup had just transferred.

By: Opie

Opie — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:21:58 +0000

Until recently, I was thinking there was 1. Bama, and then a distant 2) Clemson, and then a distant 3) Notre Dame. With that mindset, I was thinking there was some chance 2 could beat 1, and also a small but possible chance that 3 could beat 2.

But with the way ND has been playing, I’m starting to think it is 1, 1a, and 1b. Clemson barely squeaked by Syracuse, who ND just destroyed. I was thinking that Clemson could beat Bama, but the way ND has been playing, I now think we can play with anyone, including Bama and Clemson.

ND just beat a #12 ranked Syracuse team by 33 … and our offense did not play well. We took some dumb penalties (one on D cost us the shutout). What that means is – we can play EVEN BETTER! The ND talent level is elite. If we play our game, we can not only play with, but we can beat anyone. We could also get intimidated and screw up the championship game like in 2012 and get blown out again.

Do you believe? I believe in ND!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:14:09 +0000

I am with you, Mike. I, too, am not sold on an Alabama title being a forgone conclusion this season. I am Alabama alum (but, I’ve bled Blue and Gold my entire life), so I have a ton of friends from school days who call/text/message me “I’ve never seen offensive production like this Alabama team.” My response is, usually, “Yeah, me either. But, it is easy when your competition is not all that great week-to-week.” which usually incites a war of words.

The numbers you’ve presented truly only show that the SEC is really, now, only Alabama and Georgia (LSU are still pretenders AFAIC).

And, for as much credit as I’ve given to Tagovailoa for his play, I do not see him through the same set of eyes as everyone else. Again, it goes back to the level of competition he and Alabama have played this season as compared to years past. Until he meets a really stout pass rush and is able to put up similar numbers, I’m not on the “Tua for Heisman” boat. Thus, in that same vein, until he and Alabama face someone tough on the D side of the ball, they’re going to have to earn their next title like everyone else in the country.

Great article and analysis. Thank you, sir!

By: cujays96

cujays96 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:36:19 +0000

We know Dino Babers is one of those guys who would bunt in the 9th inning to break up a no hitter.