<p>vienna man- I happen to have a daughter that is a sophomore at USC; I’m fully aware of what a great school it is. I’m thrilled she’s there. I just happen to think that USC is not as strict on its acceptance standards for athletes as is ND. I also think they are more willing to “turn the other cheek” if an athlete gets in legal or academic trouble. </p>
<p>I don’t think Pete is going to use this site as bulletin board material. I think he’s always ready for this game, not just because it’s ND, but also because Weis was Belichick’s right hand man at New England, and Belichick was the reason he lost the New England coaching job. I think the SC defense is too much for Clausen (who I don’t think much of), and SC will win handily.</p>