... calling Saturday touting the second longest winning streak over Notre Dame, and for the 2009 football season to remain successful the streak must end.

High expectations and a perceived weak schedule met the Irish at the outset of the campaign, along with many years of pent-up aggravation. A pair of disappointing seasons, a terrible record to teams with a winning record, and long losing streaks to the two biggest rivals have fans on edge.

With the season's first half in then bag, the only two things that is certain is that the offense can score on anyone and that they must score to win.

The defense has not come around as quickly as the Irish faithful had hoped, and it has taken a weekly herculean effort by Heisman candidate Ju...

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