Well, ND lost again. We had our chances. We could have tackled better, especially in the first half. We could have been more careful with the ball. The referees could have done a better job, too, but you can't control what they do. It's disappointing, but I liked our effort. We fought. We just came up one play short...again. I'm very disappointed that we've lost the last 2 games, and I'm not taking any moral victories, either. But there are some positives. It's just easier to point out good things and to deal with the errors after victory.
While still unhappy with losing, I don't think the sky is falling. I think a good foundation is being built. Coach Kelly isn't happy with the losses and he isn't making any excuses, despite the obvious growing pains of taking over a program like ours. I think we have the right guy for the job. He's doing the things the right way and it'll pay off. It's not happening immediately, but we're getting better and we'll contend very soon. I'm not writing this season off at all, we can still turn things around, but I think we should be in the BCS mix next year (especially if guys like Floyd and Rudolph don't declare early). Stanford's going to be tough next week, and there will be a few other tests the rest of the way, but no one scares me.
It's the Manning Bowl Sunday night, Colts vs. Giants. Hopefully the Colts win so that I at least break even this week. They'll have to play better than they did against Houston. I know Peyton doesn't want to lose to his little brother, so we should be alright. It's good that it's a late game for me, too, so I don't have to get up 'early.' I have a feeling I might sleep in a little.
Happy Sunday, GO COLTS!
-B
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