Notre Dame looks completely different from how it did a year ago. Unfortunately, it isn’t for the better, at least not as far as the roster. Sure, [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag] as the new coach is a breath of fresh air, but he inherited only a few players from the season before and was forced to patch a team together with little time to do so. Not one newcomer or incumbent is projected to turn any heads.
This upcoming season is going to require patience and understanding from Irish fans, especially once ACC play begins. Now that we know the conference schedule, we know when most of the teams on that schedule in all likelihood will have at least one easy win. This is not to say the Irish have no chance at pulling off any upsets, but all one has to do is look at who’s playing for them and face reality.
If you think you can stomach this upcoming conference season, here it is: