FAN FORUM
ery play has been over-analyzed to
the point where theorizing has taken
precedence over performing. When
things happen on the field that aren't
supposed to happen according to the
theory, reaction time is deadened.
Terms like maximization, boundaries,
technique and so on don't translate to
action. I love metadata and theory as
much as any fan, but data only shows
what happened, not what will happen;
data and theory are not predictors.
In effect, Notre Dame players are
studying a four-year course in foot-
ball theory while players in other pro-
grams are progressing faster through
experience. I wonder if the evolution
from Theoretical Football will be "Vir-
tual Football," wherein players use
simulator helmets to learn their roles.
First, though, ask airline pilots if
they think they learned everything
they needed to know from their tech-
nical manuals and their flight simula-
tors.
Ronny P Kaye
Via the Internet
DON'T GET DISTRACTED
First, let me say that it's a bad idea
to have Showtime (Hard Knocks) cov-
ering the Irish. The distraction will be
good for one loss.
Looking at the schedule, six of the
Notre Dame opponents will have at
least 10 days to prepare for the Irish. I
see Notre Dame going 8-4, with losses
to Georgia Tech, Clemson, USC and
Stanford. Hope I am wrong, but Brian
Kelly seems to be a 7-5 or 8-4 type
coach.
John Schumarker
Via the Internet
BE HEARD!
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Notre Dame, IN 46556
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Associate head coach/wide receivers coach Mike
Denbrock will also be a part of formulating offen-
sive game plans and calling plays for the Fighting
Irish.
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