... I think I speak for all domers when I say it just isn't the same without Notre Dame. That is the case for the second time in three years. In that time, the only bowl the Irish played in was the Hawaii Bowl. The image above is the only trophy Notre Dame has hoisted in 16 years.

Looking at things realistically, Notre Dame hasn't been a serious contender for a National Championship at all during that time.

Is it because Bob Davie, Tyrone Willingham, and Charlie Weis were all that bad at coaching? Many may say yes, but if you remember Lou Holtz's final years they weren't anything special either. Holtz wasn't really forced out. He resigned on his own terms. Perhaps he knew something deep down.

Holtz was allowed to bring in c...

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