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Hey Jimmy,

We could use a good QB in Washington.

And we'll pay even more than ND boosters.

compete for a national title? gimme a break...

Another Clausen/Dommer story. This should get some posts. Be nice to see Clausen stay but seems more often that staying around the extra year has been hurting their draft status.

If he gets an invite to NY for the the big trophy then he'll bolt for the NFL

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Originally posted 08:14 AM ET  11.04 by zzyzzx zephyr

compete for a national title? gimme a break...

ha ha.

Jimmy will leave and Weiss will pull a Pete Carroll he's not ready for the NFL (oh and my offense will struggle without him)

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:14 AM ET  11.04 by BillWrigley

Another Clausen/Dommer story. This should get some posts. Be nice to see Clausen stay but seems more often that staying around the extra year has been hurting their draft status.

3 bills minimum on the posts.

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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  11.04 by Chico 2.0

And we'll pay even more than ND boosters.

Snyders pockets are deep but deeper than the Church?

I think the Chicago Sun Times went a little over the top in this article. Their point is basically if Claussen stays.....they'll make a run at the national championship and if he leaves......all is lost.

Journalists really have no scruples. They'll write just about anything to sell ad space.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:14 AM ET  11.04 by zzyzzx zephyr

compete for a national title? gimme a break...

Like it or not, they'll have one of the best O's in the country next year. In fact they do this year. Even if Jimmy doesn't come back, they'll have Tate and Floyd who are and again will be the best 2 WR combo in college and Rudolph who will most likely be a Mackey finalist this year and win it next year.

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET  11.04 by F J J

Jimmy will leave and Weiss will pull a Pete Carroll he's not ready for the NFL (oh and my offense will struggle without him)

C'mon, we all know Weis is too egotistical to say his offense will struggle. Weis would take a nonchalent cheap shot, and say his offense will be fine.

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  11.04 by davep

Like it or not, they'll have one of the best O's in the country next year. In fact they do this year. Even if Jimmy doesn't come back, they'll have Tate and Floyd who are and again will be the best 2 WR combo in college and Rudolph who will most likely be a Mackey finalist this year and win it next year.

I have to agree there. Unfortunately, with the hype Tate is getting, I have a feeling he may be leaving. If Clausen goes, he's definitely going. However, if Clausen stays, we will hands down have one of the best offenses in the country. Losing Floyd this year made a big difference. Not to mention, if Clausen stays, and depending on how we finish the season (including whatever crappy bowl game we're in), we have a chance to be ranked fairly high. Not to mention, that coupled with our easy schedule next year. It potentially could come down to the last game of the season vs. USC. If he stays, I think we have a good chance of playing in a BCS game, but I think it's way to early to say we're good to compete in the NC. With our easy schedule next year, it will really depend on 1. Our preseason ranking, 2. Who ahead of us loses, and 3. If we beat USC.

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  11.04 by F J J

Snyders pockets are deep but deeper than the Church?

lol...nobody's pockets are deeper than the church. They can wage wars!

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  11.04 by Chico 2.0

Hey Jimmy,We could use a good QB in Washington.

Dear Jimmy, if you hear ANYTHING about going to the Redskins, that alone should be enough incentive to stay another year....NC or not! ;)

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  11.04 by Never NDing Struggle

C'mon, we all know Weis is too egotistical to say his offense will struggle. Weis would take a nonchalent cheap shot, and say his offense will be fine.

You know him better than me and that sounds much more accurate.

I haven't read a word of Clausen leaving early...except in rumor mills like this one. I think the way this season goes will have alot to say about when and if Clausen goes to the pros.

Also...the kid has turf toe, which I'm sure will affect any combine he'd be apart of. Poor showing in a combine? Low projection, low draft, less money....one more year of college football. Although this may be too rational for a kid who announced his intent, by arriving in a limo to the NFL Hall of fame...

'Jimmy Clausen will likely leave for the NFL after this season', is about as true as
'Notre Dame ducking a series with Miami', Whats more likely is 'Clausen leads the Irish in a Gator bowl victory over Miami this New Years day', and returns for his senior season.

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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  11.04 by F J J

You know him better than me and that sounds much more accurate.

It definitely is, lol. X's and O's remember? X's and O's. ;)

Expected to compete for a national title? By who, Lou Holtz?