The Media Distorts Notre Dame/Michigan

[NU_FTW]

Right now they're both markedly better than what Nebbish is putting on the field.

Tradition schmadition...I'd rather watch that than have to suffer through 3 hours of Neb/Indiana.

Imagine how it feels to be a Husker fan.

 

[tnapucco]

Imagine how it feels to be a Husker fan.

Its hard to punch up.

 

[NU_FTW]

Its hard to punch up.

We'll be competitive again. That is the great thing about being a program like Nebraska, or any of the major programs, they all have down periods but always come back (i dont count michigan cuz they really havent ever been elite)

 

[jjc2009]

I’ll explain this for non-ND fans. We have 1 rival (USC), one friend (Navy) and one enemy (Michigan).

it’s not a great rivalry because they’ve played so much. It’s because they hate each other. In fact it was that hatred that caused so many gaps in playing over the years to begin with.

 

[Red_Alert]

Its hard to punch up.

You must be a youngin' then.

Oklahoma

John Blake:

1996: (3-8)
1997: (4-8)
1998: (5-6)

 

[tnapucco]

You must be a youngin' then.

Oklahoma

John Blake:

1996: (3-8)
1997: (4-8)
1998: (5-6)

Yeah, I didn't do much on the internet back then...its true. A little chess and IRC shit. Was in my post-marriage#1 downward spiral.

 

[steelerssb]

Meh, ESPN has to do what it has to do to advertise its marquee matchup and this was just the way to go with two of the oldest/most recognizable programs. All about hype and getting the casual fan to tune in.

Their constant fanboying/obsession for people like Lebron and running certain stories into the ground like Tebowmania or Linsanity is far more annoying IMO.

 

[steelerssb]

I’ll explain this for non-ND fans. We have 1 rival (USC), one friend (Navy) and one enemy (Michigan).

it’s not a great rivalry because they’ve played so much. It’s because they hate each other. In fact it was that hatred that caused so many gaps in playing over the years to begin with.

: wrench:

 

[theboardref]

"A RIVALRY THAT GOES ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1887" they say.

FACTS

They've played just 40 times total since 1887.
That's just 40 times in 132 years.
92 of the 132 years they didn't even play.
They played just 6 times between 1887 and 1941. 6 times in 54 years.
They played just 2 times between 1942 and 1977. Twice in 35 years.

Good series yes, but stop trying to pass it off like they've played damn near every year.

To put that into perspective, Nebraska and Kansas have played 109 times since 1900.

They try to pass it off like it's Michigan/Ohio St who've played 115 times since 1897.

When it comes to long time series, I doubt Notre Dame/Michigan even ranks in the Top 50.

Two has been programs. Of course the media will hype it up as opposed to saying, neither team has a snowballs chance in hell of winning a title.

 

[Red_Alert]

Yeah, I didn't do much on the internet back then...its true. A little chess and IRC shit. Was in my post-marriage#1 downward spiral.

A couple years ago I made a comment to some OU poster "At least Nebraska hasn't had a season with less than 5 wins in the last 50 years".

I've been paying for it since. LOL

 

[tnapucco]

A couple years ago I made a comment to some OU poster "At least Nebraska hasn't had a season with less than 5 wins in the last 50 years".

I've been paying for it since. LOL

Oh I remember the post-Switzer years vividly.

I've "enjoyed" 20 conference championships as a fan and been alive for 27. I've enjoyed watching them win 4 National Championships and playing for many more.

Most OU fans don't know we've been on a 20 year plateau that virtually every other fan of virtually every other team would kill for.

I've been in the valley and on the mountain.

 

[MarkOU]

You must be a youngin' then.

Oklahoma

John Blake:

1996: (3-8)
1997: (4-8)
1998: (5-6)

Awesome years. I was still a fan. Amazing seats every game. Didn't matter what seat you bought. This was before the upper deck on the east side. Good times

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

I’ll explain this for non-ND fans. We have 1 rival (USC), one friend (Navy) and one enemy (Michigan).

it’s not a great rivalry because they’ve played so much. It’s because they hate each other. In fact it was that hatred that caused so many gaps in playing over the years to begin with.

That's right. Fuck you, bitch!

 

[kburjr]

Wisconsin hasn't been to the top of the mountain yet, but we've at a glimpse of the peak. But, for those without a sense of history, we went 50 years (1943-1992) with just 1 8-win+ season. These are our glory days.

 

[craigk217]

Michigan isn't a top 3 rival of ND's.

According to … ?

 

[Red_Alert]

Notre Dame vs Southern Cal: 91 meetings
Notre Dame vs Navy: 92 meetings
Notre Dame vs Purdue: 83 meetings
Notre Dame vs Mich St: 73 meetings
Notre Dame vs Northwestern: 47 meetings
Notre vs Michigan: 40 meetings

 

[jjc2009]

That's right. Fuck you, bitch!

 

[belcherboy]

"A RIVALRY THAT GOES ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1887" they say.

FACTS

They've played just 40 times total since 1887.
That's just 40 times in 132 years.
92 of the 132 years they didn't even play.
They played just 6 times between 1887 and 1941. 6 times in 54 years.
They played just 2 times between 1942 and 1977. Twice in 35 years.

Good series yes, but stop trying to pass it off like they've played damn near every year.

To put that into perspective, Nebraska and Kansas have played 109 times since 1900.

They try to pass it off like it's Michigan/Ohio St who've played 115 times since 1897.

When it comes to long time series, I doubt Notre Dame/Michigan even ranks in the Top 50.

So they shouldn't say it goes back to 1887????

 

[ericd7633]

According to … ?

I would say based on our scheduling philosophy it isn't the main priority. I guess you could make a case that the rivalry could be 3rd. But IMO, I'd go with Michigan State from a historical perspective or Stanford from a philosophical perspective. I don't think anyone would question that USC and Navy are 1/2 in some order. After that it gets tricky. I will say I find Michigan to be more annoying than Stanford or Michigan State, but that's mostly due to Mike Hart and Brady Hoke.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

"A RIVALRY THAT GOES ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1887" they say.

FACTS

They've played just 40 times total since 1887.
That's just 40 times in 132 years.
92 of the 132 years they didn't even play.
They played just 6 times between 1887 and 1941. 6 times in 54 years.
They played just 2 times between 1942 and 1977. Twice in 35 years.

Good series yes, but stop trying to pass it off like they've played damn near every year.

To put that into perspective, Nebraska and Kansas have played 109 times since 1900.

They try to pass it off like it's Michigan/Ohio St who've played 115 times since 1897.

When it comes to long time series, I doubt Notre Dame/Michigan even ranks in the Top 50.

Honestly I think the breaks add to it. Nothing worse than to lose that last scheduled game knowing you won’t have a shot for a few years.