529 yards later Notre Dame staggers to the locker room completely shattered. If you’re a glass half full person – hey we tied them in the 2nd half 14-14. What an absolute ass whipping in all facets of this game.

The vaunted ND defense was absolutely mauled sliced and diced. Consider – Barrett Jones Alabama center 302 lbs playing with torn ligaments in his left foot against Louis Nix 340 lbs and Jones wins Trench warfare, both Alabama lines stronger, more physical, better conditioned and just plain tougher.

All Everything Manti Teo was a non factor as he disappeared in an avalanche of Bama offensive linemen – well so did all the ND defenders who at times didn’t seem capable of making any tackles at all. One has to wonder if ND could beat Bama’s 2nd team.

Of all the ND seniors only Eifert helped his chances with the Pro’s. Now as far as the guys hoping for a 5th year – forget it lets move on.

Recruits please please stay on board – you’ll see plenty of playing time early and Golson is a real winner – so keep the faith.

To add to the misery Pac 10-12-14 refs just what we needed.

Oh well, we all knew deep down this season was really just a mirage not a miracle.