I was comparing those seasons this week as well.

I'd guess a lot of voters would look at the team similarly. I think the perception is that if ND gets to a big bowl against a top team, it will be embarrassed. I think this year's team is a little stronger than 2006. The quality of teams we narrowly beat (USC, Va. Tech) is a bit better than Ga. Tech, MSU, UCLA. And I think our margin of victory over overmatched teams is better this year. Beating Stanford, NC, Navy, and Air Force by only 21, 19, 24, and 22 is not as impressive as beating Louisville, Navy, Duke, and BC by 18, 31, 31, and 33. Nevertheless, think the perception is generally fair.