PonyExpress
In the Starting Line-Up
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Weis has been taking alot of cr@p since the Sugar Bowl debacle; on the one hand critics scoff at the talent disparity between the golden domers and other big-time programs, on the other they say that Weis can't coach 'em up well enough to compete. I believe ND did have enough talent to compete, and that Weis can coach 'em up. Where the machine breaks down is when your starting QB has happy feet, mediocre accuracy, and no pocket presence even in the face of little pass rush, like Quinn. The ND defense eventually lost heart, because any team, on both sides of the ball, takes its cue from an inspirational talent at QB. Tom Brady and Vince Young have this positive effect even on the defenses of their respective teams. In contrast, when players know their Qb is a hopeless wreck, morale waivers, while the opposition senses weakness and gains confidence. I believe Charlie created Quinn's hype through superior coaching, but the kid will always be jittery in a big game, a flaw that can never be corrected: it's who he is, unfortunately. If ND had a less physically gifted but cooler customer starting at Qb vs. LSU in place of Quinn, the game would have remained competitive into the 2nd half.
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