We've been reading this week how Jimmy Clausen would have jumped up the list of Heisman Trophy contenders had he pulled off that comeback against Southern California.
It's funny, but we never thought of Clausen as a Heisman candidate, and that's probably because were so annoyed with a defense that still can't stop anybody.
Yes, the Irish made a spirited rally against the Trojans last week, but here's the bottom line - they allowed a freshman quarterback to put up 34 points. They gave up two many easy drives, as USC - at times - sliced through Notre Dame's defense like it was butter.
As far as Clausen goes, he is indeed having a spectacular season. This is the quarterback Notre Dame thought it recruited out of California three years ago. He has definitely come into his own while providing leadership and toughness (remember, he has been playing with a bad ankle).
Alas, Clausen can't win the games by himself, just as his predecessor, Brady Quinn, couldn't. Notre Dame is still in a position where it has to out-score its opponents to win, and that is a losing proposition.
NEVER BET THE IRISH! -- Notre Dame is an 8 1/2-point favorite this week against Boston College. However, we think you'd have to have your head examined to bet the Irish while giving 8 1/2 points.
Heck, we would not be the list bit surprised if they lost outright again. Of course, you only need to watch the last two minutes because every ND game is decided in the last two minutes (five in a row).
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