50 Days and Counting

Down to fifty days... So close yet so far away. 4 and 0 in September? Can we compete with USC this year? Are we capable of a runing game? Can we stop the run? Will we give up double digit leads again this year (we did three times last year)? These are some of the questions I hope to have answered during our "4-0" September.
There are just so many questions I need answered. I do not even know where to begin.

Can Clausen live up to his Hawaii performance (22/26 401 yards 5 TD's)? Only missed four passes that game, and those were drops. He hit his hot routes, and threw strikes when he had to. He deep throws were on the money. It sure was fun to watch.

Will Brian Smith be an animal at linebacker (54 tackles last year), and change opposing teams game plans. I am a firm believer that in order to have a great defense you have to have an incredible linebacker. Manti's time will come, but this is Smith's D.

How good is our secondary (14 INT's last year, McCarthy 110 tackles)? Are they as good as I think they are? They could be one of the best.

Where you been Sam Young. He has started every game since he arrived at Notre Dame. He was the best tackle in his recruiting class. Is this the year he shows up?

Can we make FG's when we need to (Walker was 14 of 24 last season)? I do not want to really even write about this but it has to be said. When called upon, our kickers need to come through.

Like I said, I have alot of questoins. Let the fun begin. For now, all I can do is play NCAA 2010 and speculate. Cheers!