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SmcndDec 07, 6:31 PM

ACCEPT THE BOWL BID (UPDATE) - I STAND CORRECTED

This is a get off the mat moment. This is a prove a point moment. This is a chance for the younger ones to play. I can’t believe so many want to be quitters and curl up in the corner. This is ND, not FSU. Coach Freeman would preach that you’re only guaranteed 12 games. Well guess what, ND has another. And they should take the opportunity and be violent. GO IRISH! ☘️
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Johnnyh

Dec 07, 6:33 PM

I have the opposite take. No reason for me to debate because You are going to be right.
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burns1025

Dec 07, 6:33 PM

Completely agree. Can only start the process to move forward. Obliterate some team, send a message looking to next year.
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HC92

Dec 07, 6:34 PM

As I posted in the other thread, it looks like the Sun Bowl and the Holiday Bowl are the only two not on ESPN or ABC. Play in one of those.
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Hopkins02

Dec 07, 6:34 PM

Whatever they decide to do as a program. They better be on the same page. A 13 - 0 FSU spiraled after being left out.
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Irish77

Dec 07, 6:35 PM

Taking the bowl bid to potentially hurt starters for next year? Nah, I'm good with not playing another snap or earning money for ESPN. They literally screwed ND over
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PStrausssss

Dec 07, 6:35 PM

honestly I think either choice is an acceptable option at this point. I don't think Freeman makes choices based off emotions though
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CoachT4

Dec 07, 6:36 PM

Hopkins02 said:
Whatever they decide to do as a program. They better be on the same page. A 13 - 0 FSU spiraled after being left out.
Mike Norvell and Marcus Freeman are not the same people.
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Vimes

Dec 07, 6:37 PM

This is Freeman's villain origin story. Starting today it's about leaving no doubt. This will fuel him. He'll be out for revenge. I don't think you can start that without going out for blood in a bowl game.
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ndnyc_rivals230649

Dec 07, 6:37 PM

Absolutely not. No need to make $$ for espn or the acc. No need to risk injuries for a meaningless game. No need to pretend this is all ok
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cmck

Dec 07, 6:38 PM

It will be elite coaching if Freeman can get this team to focus and show out in a bowl game. Gotta try it. Not accepting would be weak
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Headless

Dec 07, 6:40 PM

I want to see our opponents crying like Mendoza after we run up 75 on them. sweep the fucking leg.
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Smcnd

Dec 07, 6:40 PM

Johnnyh said:
I have the opposite take. No reason for me to debate because You are going to be right.
Go ahead and debate. No need to take a jab.
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sim_kev

Dec 07, 6:40 PM

There’s no chance Marcus passes on the chance to compete. I also expect them to put 70 on whomever they play.
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SnatchyMcPants

Dec 07, 6:41 PM

Smcnd said:
This is a get off the mat moment. This is a prove a point moment. This is a chance for the younger ones to play. I can’t believe so many want to be quitters and curl up in the corner. This is ND, not FSU. Coach Freeman would preach that you’re only guaranteed 12 games. Well guess what, ND has another. And they should take the opportunity and be violent. GO IRISH! ☘️
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Smcnd

Dec 07, 6:41 PM

Hopkins02 said:
Whatever they decide to do as a program. They better be on the same page. A 13 - 0 FSU spiraled after being left out.
And, again, this is ND not FSU. Give Coach Freeman some credit.
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Smcnd

Dec 07, 6:42 PM

Irish77 said:
Taking the bowl bid to potentially hurt starters for next year? Nah, I'm good with not playing another snap or earning money for ESPN. They literally screwed ND over
You’ve got plenty of young players who would want to play. Has Marcus Freeman ever run away from a competition?
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dwstull81

Dec 07, 6:42 PM

They better not accept the bowl invite. Will be too many opt outs anyway.
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Smcnd

Dec 07, 6:43 PM

Vimes said:
This is Freeman's villain origin story. Starting today it's about leaving no doubt. This will fuel him. He'll be out for revenge. I don't think you can start that without going out for blood in a bowl game.
Exactly
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tky21

Dec 07, 6:43 PM

I pity whoever ND faces in the bowl game.
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Irish805

Dec 07, 6:45 PM

Where are we going?
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Ndrulzinwv

Dec 07, 6:45 PM

McMurphy projecting TCU vs ND in PopTarts Bowl
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Irish77

Dec 07, 6:47 PM

The young guys needing playing time is not worth CJ Carr or whomever getting seriously hurt.
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USAF52

Dec 07, 6:47 PM

Take whatever game, tell the CFP and rest of CFB media plus the leagues to stick it and then go out and win by 50 no matter the opponent. Though frankly it won't matter to many, the talking heads are already snickering about how ND was snubbed and happy they are not in the CFP- including guys like Saban and ESPN reporters who ought to be ashamed of their biased statements that had no basis in fact - especially after bama was totally beaten by GA and taken to the end by Auburn plus lost 2 other games.
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USAF52

Dec 07, 6:48 PM

TCU vs. ND is a horrible game, who would want to watch? Vandy vs. ND would be good; ND vs. Texas I would love to see ND win by 50

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