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Could be interesting by IrishfaninTX

I look at it this way. Everyone expects ND to have a down year next season. It's understandable. I am pretty sure no team in the entire country will lose ALL 5 starters on a team who only went about 7 deep most games. And to lose the level of talent, whoo! But I remember last year when player after player dropped with ACL injuries. It was a rough adjustment for the remaining players. I don't think anyone thought we had a chance to win the national championship. So the way I see it is anything can happen next year.

Best of luck, Jackie. It has been a true pleasure watching you play. You have a fan in me for life!