Preview: It's holy war as Notre Dame takes on Boston College

Eagles travel to South Bend for Fighting Irish clash

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Published Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 12:08 PM

Updated Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:18 PM

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Notre Dame’s next opponent: Boston College Golden Eagles (5-2)

Ah yes, and then there’s the Holy War: A rather recent rivalry (began in 1975) between the nation’s only Division I-A Catholic schools. Winner gets the Ireland Trophy.

And just like the Notre Dame- USC rivalry, the Irish have been getting dominated as of late; they’re on a six game losing streak to those pesky Eagles from Chestnut Hill. I mean, come on, something’s got to give here!

Offense:

The Eagles offense is about as scary as Golden Retriever puppy dog. Well, on the road anyway. BC averages 10 points per game away from their home turf, and have gotten blown out in both away games (at Clemson, at Virginia Tech). It’s at home where they morph into an offensive machine and don’t lose games (5-0 at BC).

But, luckily for the Eagles, the Irish defense is as soft as that same Golden Retriever puppy dog I was just talking about. BC’s quarterback is 25-year-old freshman Dave Shinskie. He’s a big dude (6’2, 220 lbs) and is pretty much a statue under center. They don’t trust him to throw it more than 30 times a game, but when he does, he likes to throw it deep. However, I’ve seen him freeze like a deer in headlights when pressure is coming.

The guy who will beat you is sophomore running back Montel Harris. He absolutely lit up the North Carolina State Wolfpack last week. Get this: 27 carries, 264 rush yards and five touchdowns. Thanks to that performance, he’s totaled 756 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season.

Defense:

Nothing here that good ol’ boy Jimmy Clausen and the Irish offense can’t take care of. Opponents are averaging 21 points against BC’s D, however none have had the firepower that ND has. They’re letting up 118 yards on the ground and 212 yards through the air per game, which presents a green light special for the Blue and Gold.

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2BorNot2B | Nov 08, 2009, 12:24 PM EST

A 'Holy War' between two 'Catholic' colleges??? Puhleeez, stop pretending! ---Unless the religion practiced in both schools is football and/or Relativism. In which case the holy temple dedicated to the god of "Whatever" must be heavy with incense and prayers for victory wafting toward the heavenly realm of Socialist central in Washington as it seeks the powerful intercession of their new patron saint: Mao-bama and his celestial court of communist agitators, political opportunists, indefinite sex Czars, pro-abort advocates, MSM communication majors practicing their craft on PMSNBC after being canned for failing at sports reporting on ESPN, plus assorted Hollyweird denizens, all crowding the upper reaches of his holy sphincter! --- Since both schools are just as dismissive of their previous religious identity and use it only to attract the SPIRITUALLY DEAD, the best result that can be hoped for on this game is a tie. That way, in this politically correct world of egalitarianism where the "I'm OK, You're OK" doctrine rules, no one's sensitivity will be offended.---It's no longer about winning, it's just about playing the game! It's not about excellence, it's only about the excersise they get on the field so their 'carbon footprint' does not exceed Algore's standards, nor those of the health dept. Czar. Get it people!!!

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