Irish comeback a heart stopper.

[keithdog]

In another post, I was questioned about my opinion regarding yesterdays Irish victory. Well, here goes. Even the best of teams can loose if they are playing less than their best, and the other team is playing at their best. Yesterday was no exception. The game never should have gone into OT.

The Irish had 2 key turnovers in the endzone, had missed kicking opportunities including an extra point, and the defense, one of the nations best, had their worst performance of the season. They could have lost had Pitt not missed the field goal in the OT, but likewise could be said about the Irish missing key opportunities in regular game time.

I don't know what it is about Pitt, but they always play the Irish very tough. The last time the Irish were 8-0 and highly ranked, it was Pitt who came to South Bend and upset the Irish. And pitts record at THAT time was also 4-4. I have to give Pitt credit, they played exceptionall well. But then, when you are undefeated as the Irish are, everyone is going to play inspired and give 110% effort to upset you. It was a good learning game and conditioning game for the Irish. They, along with Bama, learned they CAN be defeated unless they are always playing at the top of their game.

The Irish are 9-0 and I truely believe they will win oput the season now that they are past Pitt. Yes, USC worries me as they are another team who gives the Irish fits. But the Irish this season have always performed at their best when facing a tough opponet. I have no doubt they will arrive in LA with the same focus they had on Oklahoma.