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I tend to agree by HTownND

I was in Dallas in January of 1994.

I know how young I was then, versus now.

I remember early season losses to Michigan and NW, which were crushing, because it most likely meant that winning the national title was out of the question.

That was the expectation going into every season, and it was disappointing when we didn't get there.

That said, people shouldn't confuse disappointment with not enjoying the season.

I enjoyed the shit out of the 1995 season, and we lost 3 games. Tom Krug damn near pulled it off against FSU. It was a fun season, especially destroying Texas.

But I understand. Someone born in January of 1994 is coming up on being 25 years old right now. Everything about the great ND teams transpired before they were ever born.

But I think "forgiving" is right. This isn't their fault. It's Notre Dame's for letting it come to this.