The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program heads into Saturday's game standing at the crossroads. Rewind to last year. The Irish emerged through the "Big Ten" stretch of their schedule with a 3-1 record. However, the Irish soon stumbled in some games they should have won: a 29-24 throw away victory to North Carolina and a 36-33 heart breaking overtime loss to Pittsburgh at home. These two games set the tone for a 6-6 season. (Don't get me started on Syracuse)
Fast forward to the present. For the second straight season, the Irish have accumulated a 3-1 record through their "Big Ten" stretch. Washington now stands in front of us and the road winds in two directions. At the beginning of the season, Washington looked like a cakewalk. However, a new coaching staff has roused the potential in the Willingham recruits. (I've heard this story before)
The Irish must win this game to avoid falling in a rut that would derail their season. A loss Saturday and the USC game looks hopeless and a sub par .500 record would soon follow. A win over Washington and the Irish will carry a 4-1 record and a little momentum into their off week preparation for the Trojans.
Where we go from here is up to us - and Jimmy's big toe.
-DH
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