That was a Gary Darnell special

That was a Gary Darnell special
by Hanratty5ND (2020-06-04 12:10:15)

In reply to: An awful afternoon. ND blew a huge lead. posted by MobileIrish

I remember that game like it was yesterday. What a nightmare.

ND led 31-7 at H, but it could and should have been much more.
The offense blew some chances.

Still remember the Tommy Carter pick 6.
The horrendous FG kicking/blocking. Even with Hentrich out it was inexcusable that Holtz didn't have better options.

The defense was awful with Darnell at the helm.
He deserved the BVG treatment.
Holtz should have canned him right after that game. It was warranted.

Didn't Holtz take over the defense after that game?

I'm pretty sure Darnell left after the season to coach at Texas or Texas A&M.

I think it was after the Hawaii debacle to close that season

after Tennessee, if memory serves, ND got blown out at Penn State then won a shootout in Hawaii.

Without the loss to Tennessee, there may never have been a Cheerios Bowl. Now that was a great outing.

Split the difference. Holtz took over after the Penn State

Loss.