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Re: 12-24-08
Christian Alexander's Pick Pack ( 3-2 )
Matchup: Notre Dame at Hawaii
Time: 8:00 PM EDT (Wed)
Play: Hawaii (+1.5 -110)
Line Source: Sports.com
Posted on: December 22, 2008 @ 4:42:35 PM EST
Don't get caught up on the brand names here. If you do, there is no way you can look past the golden helmets and Notre Dame. Predictably, the money is starting to pour in on the Fightin' Irish.
However, I tend to look at the actual results from the field and those point to the other sideline.
Notre Dame really stunk down the stretch, losing four of their last five including a 38-3 rout to Southern Cal to end the season.
On the other hand, Hawaii looked sharp to close out the year, winning three of their last four. They would have run the table had Cincinnati not staged a fourth quarter comeback to beat them 29-24 in their last regular season game.
And history is on the side of the Warriors.
By know, everyone knows that Notre Dame hasn't won a bowl game since January of 1994. Yes, 14 years ago.
As you'll note in Hawaii's complete bowl results below, the Warriors have had recent bowl success - especially when playing at home.
Jan. 1, 2008 Sugar Bowl-Georgia 41, Hawaii 10
Dec. 24, 2006 Hawaii Bowl-Hawaii 41, Arizona State 24
Dec. 25, 2004 Hawaii Bowl-Hawaii 59, UAB 40
Dec. 25, 2003 Hawaii Bowl-Hawaii 54, Houston 48, 3OT
Dec. 25, 2002 Hawaii Bowl-Tulane 36, Hawaii 28
Dec. 25, 1999 Oahu Bowl-Hawaii 23, Oregon State 17
Dec. 30, 1992 Holiday Bowl-Hawaii 27, Illinois 17
Dec. 25, 1989 Aloha Bowl-Michigan StateComment
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Re: 12-24-08
The Booooj is now 5-1 in Bowl games after last night's loss.
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
5 Units on Notre Dame (-2) over Hawaii
Hawaii (7-6) vs. Notre Dame (6-6)- This is a critical game for Notre Dame’s program. This is a team that can’t afford another embarrassment, and I believe they will play like they know it. Notre Dame started off the season looking like a very promising young team, but really stumbled down the stretch, losing four of their last five. Look for Notre Dame to really try and establish the run early in the game. If they can do that, it will go a long way to opening up the passing game for Jimmy Clausen and his talented receiving core. Hawaii linebacker Solomon Elimimian will look to stuff the run and force the Notre Dame offense into 3rd and long situations, which they struggle with. Defensively Notre Dame matches up very well with the Hawaii offense and should be able to hold them down enough to win the game. Notre Dame by 10-14.Comment
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Re: 12-24-08
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Notre Dame is 2-9 SU & ATS in all Bowl Games since 1992
Notre Dame is 1-8 SU & ATS coming off a loss by 28 points or more
Notre Dame is 2-7 SU & ATS coming off an UNDER the totalComment
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Re: 12-24-08
Matty O'Shea
Notre Dame -2 vs Hawaii
Yes, I know the Fighting Irish have lost nine straight bowl games, with their last postseason win coming almost 15 years ago. But as hard as it is to say, Notre Dame is still a far superior team when compared to Hawaii. The Irish's last five bowl losses have all been decided by two touchdowns or more because they were playing teams out of their league. This time around, the host Warriors are at a serious disadvantage because they simply lack quality talent. Meanwhile, Notre Dame will be getting LB Brian Smith (fourth-leading tackler with 53) and WR Michael Floyd (702 yards & 7 TDs) back after both missed the final two games of the regular season, which just happens to be when the team took a load of criticism for finishing so poorly. This game offers a shot at redemption for the Irish, and I believe they will take advantage of that opportunity and finish off the year with a big victory. Bet Notre Dame as my Double Dime College Bowl Game O' the Week.Comment
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