If you’ve paid enough attention you’ve heard the talk out of Orlando this week that Notre Dame hasn’t arrived focused and taking this game seriously. On the previous page I’m well-aware that I stated there isn’t a ton to gain for Notre Dame even with a convincing win, but as long as they’re keeping score, don’t you want to win?
Shut all of that up out of the shoot and come out strong. No three and out or turnovers your first possession and no points allowed your first time out on defense. Kill those beliefs of being uninterested immediately.
A quick start will also make life easier on Tom/Thomas/Tommy Rees who will be calling plays for the first time in his coaching career.
Step 2: Stars Need to Shine