Notre Dame vs. USC

the rivalry continues, as So Cal travels to South Bend this weekend to take on the Fighting Irish. This is a game highlighted every year by both of these programs, but this year the game seems to be more special than years past. This saturday when the teams face off, it will be in the first night game at Notre Dame Stadium since 1990. This means a few things: first of all the stadium will be more electrifying than usual, secondly the tailgating will still begin at the same time, therefore the celebrating will reach a new level, and lastly it adds a new chapter to one of the oldest and greatest college football rivalries of all time. This isn't your typical blood bash rivalry, though these teams obviously don't like one another, this game has a sense of honor to it. Sure fans are going to exchange words as both have the right to do so, but on the field, those players and coaches don't get caught up in all that BS. Both of these teams have suffered heart break and moments of glory in the rivalry. The "Reggie Bush Push" in 2005 was not only one of the best games between these two teams, but one of the best games ever played in college football. History is in the making every time these schools face each other. Can Notre Dame finally prove all the critics wrong and show that they belong with the elite of college football? Will USC be able avenge their loss from last year against Notre Dame? Can Lane Kiffin's defensive mind stop Brian Kelly's spread offense? Also, will Notre Dame bring out the "Green Jerseys"? (i sure hope so)

These are all questions surrounding the biggest game of the weekend. Now to the part where I show off the Notre Dame fan inside of me. This year has been a roller coaster ride. High expectations, lots of talent, turnovers, big wins, terrible losses. This season has had it all, but I will say this...Notre Dame hasn't been beat by another team yet...they have only beat themselves. USF played well, but it was the Irish turnovers that killed them. The Michigan game is the same story, only in that game, they gave up a 3 score lead to lose in the final minute. I know I know, many of you probably think I'm biased and wrong with that statement, but look at what Notre Dame has accomplished in their 4 wins. We are finally starting to see this team click and find their groove. This is a scary team going ahead, and if they win saturday against USC, they will have all the confidence in the world going forward. Prediction is ND 31 USC 17. USC has yet to face a defense as good as Notre Dame's and their defense hasn't seen a no huddle spread offense like the Irish have. Michael Flloyd, Cierre Wood, and Tommy Reese will be able to put up enough points against an inexperienced defense. Again it's just a prediction...but hey, who am I kidding. Going to South Bend for the game!!! Go Irish!!!

-Sink