Where did all the enthusiasm go?

Submitted by blueblueblue on

WARNING: The following is an optimistic from-the-heart post, and will therefore irritate the sober pessimists here. So be it.

All the enthusiasm for the start of the season, for last week's much needed victory was great. But it seems to have dropped off more than expected for the game this weekend. That is not acceptable!!!!! Come on guys and gals!!! This is Notre Dame week!!!! We can beat these guys!!!! Our athletes are just as good - I would put Warren and Cissoko up against any receiver duo in the nation (especially Warren). We have Graham. We have Martin. Yes ND perhaps has had better recruiting classes in the past few years - but we all know what that means - NOTHING. We have Barwis. Yes, perhaps their QB is more experienced and is finally living up to his potential. But we have a dynamic set of playmakers at the same position. The two should produce just as well. And we have better RBs. And we have two of the best coaching minds in the business - RR and GERG. Let's pick up the enthusiasm about this game!! Where are the ideas about chants, signs, going to the walk before the game, etc. etc.???

Come on, its ND week!!!!!!!!!

jg2112

September 9th, 2009 at 11:24 AM ^

kidding me? This post makes my head hurt.

And after the first weekend, I have no idea why you'd "especially" prefer Warren to Cissoko. They're both really really good, but I like the way Cissoko plays a lot.

jericho

September 9th, 2009 at 11:27 AM ^

Huh? Have you not been reading the board? There has been so many posts this week that I can barely find time to read half of them. We're excited. Really.

UMman911

September 9th, 2009 at 11:28 AM ^

I guess I'm missing this lack of enthusiasm? I think people are very, VERY excited for this game, and cautiously optimistic that we can take it to a good ND team after the showing we had against WMU. I know this week can't go by fast enough, GO BLUE!

Magnus

September 9th, 2009 at 11:37 AM ^

I would not put Warren and Cissoko up against any receiving duo, and Cissoko might be hurt. These are the best receivers we'll probably see this year, and Clausen might be the best QB we'll see this year. There is reason for trepidation (even though I don't get the same feeling that enthusiasm has waned).

I have other points to make, but reading your post made me tired.

Beegs

September 9th, 2009 at 12:15 PM ^

To a degree, some of the hype and passion last week was pure anticipation of the season starting. Man, it's been a long, long, long off season and I for one was about to go mad with anticipation. Also, I think there is some "relief" in the UM world this week based on our performance last week.

I don't think anyone here thinks this weeks' game is not big, or important...but I certainly feel more confident now about this game and I'm much more "relaxed" this week now that we are finally underway (much to my wife's relief).

Smitty D

September 9th, 2009 at 12:56 PM ^

I think our defense makes a stand this week. Brandon graham and Mike Martin get after Jimmy which forces him to make bad decisions like he always does and warren and cissoko reap the benifits. I am sorry I watched the ND game and all his deep throws were hanging in the air. Now its going to be a lil different when you have all big ten type corners covering, who can accually jump and knock down a pass, not stand and let a reciever jump over you

krogoblue

September 9th, 2009 at 2:28 PM ^

WMU was a huge relief with all of the "drama" leading up to the game and not knowing what to expect. Now we're back to X's and O's but, believe me, the heart is racing with anticipation for the matchup with ND and Michigan Stadium will be jacked!

go blue114

September 10th, 2009 at 4:56 PM ^

i am a huge michigan fan but wmu was a big win but againts a horrible team... notre dame just shut out an amazing offence last week and is fired up also and with clausen and his recievers i just dont know how we are gunna stop them and ultimatly win this game.... please help me out with this one and tell me something so i can keep my head up going into this saturday... plz