Why Notre Dame Fans Should Have High Hopes for the Irish in 2008

Let me start by saying this article is completely biased.  It is based on a lot of hearsay, theories, and hope.  It is not completely researched, and it's 100 percent "Homer." But I see good things in 2008 for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame. Let me explain.  The top 25 polls are out, and I base a lot of what I'm saying on them.  Also, with the exception of upperclassmen leadership, ND is full of talent at most key positions.  Even haters will agree with that.  Jimmy Pickles and company just better not upset me. But numbers 20-25 in the polls are Oregon, South Florida, Penn State, Wake Forest, Michigan (sucks!), and Fresno State.  On the 13th of September, Michigan, after two easy games, plays ND. Now, I have addressed in both comments and articles that I believe Michigan is going to have a pretty bad year, so I won't beat a dead horse, but by beating them we will be ranked.  The Nittany Lions are not going to go undefeated.  They still have to ... (link)