"Every loss hurts, but there's something added to it, being the total situation," (Sr. Maurice Crum Jr. after calling this loss the worst of his career).
Amen to that brother. As GRob was shot down at the hands of Daryl, he dropped a grenade that may very well possibly blow up Charlie Weis' future at Notre Dame. When that long ball was caught with 5 seconds left, I was about to break something. As soon as that kick went up, it looked good. But the God's were on our side tonight.
"Words can't explain," he said. "I just looked all around me. I pretty much did a 360, just looking at everybody, seeing all those orange helmets up in the air." -Kicker Brandon Walker about the final FG attempt
Antwon Bailey had a coming out party, hitting holes big or small. It was incredible. Now, I didn't get to see the Lousiville game down here in K-Town, but other than the TD that game did anyone really see this one coming from him? Cameron Dantley also played phenomenal today. It is so obvious that he is the key to success. Everyone knows we have a running game. When we develop a passing game here and there for games, it is so much easier for the RB's to gain some yards. And how about his composure at the end of the game? I think all of Knoxville heard me screaming when he connected with Donte Davis.
But on to some defense. I love defense. I love hitting. defensive stands. On that note, the defense played out of their minds tonight. I was amazed with the passion they played with. Art Jones was my midseason MVP, and even he exceeded my expectations. I mean he owned the ND center. 15 tackles. FIFTEEN. I don't care how good or how bad Notre Dame is, 15 tackles in their house on senior day is incredible.
Actually, this whole performance was incredible. Having said that, Robinson is still out. I was reading around on some message boards, and some seem to think Daryl will reinstate him. Nope. Aint' gonna happen. This win was enormous in the fact that we were on national television, and showcased a little bit to potential coaches the state of the program. As I leave you today, I'm going to show you a conversation of texting exchanges between Jake the Snake and myself. Jake was unfortunately at the wrath of Danny Wegman for the day, however he got home for the conclusion of the game:
KShaw (5:10): 20-10 ND
Jake (5:11): Not bad, very winnable
KShaw (5:13): Fumble su... ND ball on cuse 5
Jake (5:13): shit
KShaw (5:15): Hey at least we held them to a fg maybe he will shank... hahaha maybe we can have a 4th quarter comeback for a change..... nope 23-10
Jake (5:16): damnit
KShaw (5:29): ANTWON BAILEY TD CUSE! 23-17 ND lets doooo this
Jake (5:30): I'm pumped I just got home
KShaw (5:35): 4TH DOWN WERE GONNA HAVE A SHOT LETS GOOOO
Jake (5:35): This is enormous we gotta score
KShaw (5:40): ...3 and out ouch
(after missed 48 yd fg):
KShaw (5:55): hahah dude this is madness if we can win this
KShaw (5:56): ahhhhhh bailey was past the play no need for that hold.
KShaw (5:59 after TD): HOLY SHIT
Jake (5:59): YESSSSS
KShaw (6:00): hahahahhah FINISH IT
KShaw (6:04): wtf
Jake (6:04): jesus what the hell the ball was hanging there forever
KShaw (6:06): HAHAHAHHAHAHA YESSSSSS
Jake (6:06): YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
What was the point of sharing this exchange with you? I don't really know, but it was a crazy effin hour.
-Pumped KShaw
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