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Notre Dame write a new chapter in the incredible legend of the Fighting Irish

From no hopers to BCS bowl this amazing year will never be forgotten

JAMES O'SHEA,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Sunday, November 25, 2012, 7:32 AM

Updated Sunday, November 25, 2012, 7:32 AM

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“If Notre Dame gets in, it will be the most watched cable program in history,” Adgate said. “We’re talking 30 million, just because it’s Notre Dame.”

This season could help Notre Dame in "securing its next generation of fans."

“Teams fade,” said Harvey Schiller, a longtime sports executive and the former commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. “Back when the Chicago Bulls had Michael Jordan, they carried the television package. Today, it may be Miami. I’m not even sure a teenager today knows Notre Dame is in Indiana. But they know Notre Dame this year. They know Notre Dame is good.”

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Murph46 | Nov 27, 2012, 02:09 PM EST

USC Ranked #1 preseson,with 4 losses and totally unranked almost beat ND (All facts) Who is ND going to beat for a National Championship? Make me laugh!

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BippyBellito | Nov 25, 2012, 11:59 AM EST

One of the greatest games of this fabled rivalry. USC ND are the best of college rivalries. In terms of Heisman Trophy winners, ND has 7, USC 6. Goal Line stands are rare. A 6 play goal line stand is incredible! Big Win for N.D. When the Catholic haters reassemble, it'll be anyone but ND for the National Title. Interesting how the players interview all pointed to their strength of Faith.

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PhlutiePhan | Nov 25, 2012, 10:52 AM EST

Actually, there is a D-1 Irish Catholic school playing football which is more Irish than the Irish. BC finished 2-10 and is "going south for the winter".Frank Leahy won a mythical national championship at BC in 1940 and beat Tennessee in a big bowl game. He then went to ND. Also, there is a lot of respect for Manti. However, Luke Kuechly is now the best defensive player for the Carolina Panthers as a first year player after starring at BC as a junior last year with visibly better statistics than T'eo. "It all depends on what the meaning of 'is' is."

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PhlutiePhan | Nov 25, 2012, 10:47 AM EST

B. Kelly deserves every plaudit. However, the "Roll Tide" wagon will be lots tougher to stop than a crippled USC squad. An ominous sign is the one where Golston has obviously been reading his press clippings and his head doesn't quite fit his helmet. Late in the game, he missed a wide open receiver in the end zone and also forced some throws to the big tight end. Rightfully, Coach K was furious. This has to be corrected before 'Bama makes its appearance.

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pilib04 | Nov 25, 2012, 09:05 AM EST

Manti Te'o for Heisman or redefine the Heisman as Offensive Player ONLY. Charles Woodson of Michigan was the only Defensive player to receive the Heisman. Manti had twice as many tackles as Woodson this year!

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pilib04 | Nov 25, 2012, 09:02 AM EST

Frank Leahy 3rd year, Ara Parseghian 3rd year, Dan Devine 3rd year, Lou Holtz 3rd year and Brian Kelly 3rd year. UNDEFEATED!

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