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FAN FORUM praise for his 2012 coaching, I'd sug- gest that someone point out to him in a kindly way that Cierre Wood might just deserve a few more carries. As we all know, Wood missed the first While Brian Kelly deserves sky-high LAW OF AVERAGES two contests, but in the seven games concluding with Pitt, he has carried 85 times for 537 yards and a remarkable 6.3 average. In the same seven games, carrying more but gaining less, Theo Riddick has averaged 4.4 per rush — 102 for 451. Granted, Riddick has been great in his own way, but if he's the thunder in the Irish attack, Wood is the lightning — and a little more lightning might just help the offense catch fire. Brooklyn, N.Y. John Martin posite situation from last year when then senior Jonas Gray was averaging 6.9 yards per carry and Wood 5.1. However, these numbers don't always tell the full story of game situations, down and distance, what alignment defense is being faced, etc. Just like in some cases an incomplete pass Mr. Martin, it seems Wood is in the op- Running back Cierre Wood may have not received as many carries as expected following a two-game suspension at the start of his senior campaign, but he has still been productive in the Irish offense. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA is the best pass to throw, a two-yard run on third-and-two can have a greater value than Blue & Gold Illustrated P. O. Box 1007 Send your letters to: Letters BE HEARD! Notre Dame, IN 46556 or e-mail to: lsomogyi@blueandgold.com an eight-yard gain on third-and-15. Either way, as you state, both Riddick and Wood have been productive in their own ways. this season, it will be a miracle. The Pitt game bordered on the furthermost edge of the Twilight Zone. Very spooky. I can't tell you how many times I tried If my hair is not entirely gray after SURVIVE AND ADVANCE to give in to the apparent inevitable fact that Notre Dame was going to lose and drop to 8-1. That seemed like an eight-