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Adjusting expectations: What can Notre Dame fans hope for now?

By Greg Hadley

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (6) has pass broken up by Michigan State Spartans cornerback Vayante Copeland (13) during the second half a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (6) has pass broken up by Michigan State Spartans cornerback Vayante Copeland (13) during the second half a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Josh Adams (33) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Josh Adams (33) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Reasons to still watch

For all the Notre Dame fans tempted to turn off the TV and avoid all news for the rest of the season, there are still a few good reasons to return each week, no matter how bad it gets.

  • DeShone Kizer’s draft stock: Mock drafts galore have Notre Dame’s starting QB going in the first round, potentially even first overall. Every game then becomes an NFL tryout of sorts for the junior. Tune in, because he could just be coming to your favorite NFL team in 2017.
  • CJ Sanders: Simply put, Notre Dame has one of the best return men in college football. Every time Sanders gets the ball, the potential’s there for him to go all the way.
  • The development of Josh Adams and Equanimeous St. Brown: Even if this season is still shot in your mind, it should be fun to watch Adams and St. Brown grow as players and playmakers. They’re both already two of the most exciting players on the Irish roster, but they’re only going to get better, and don’t you want to brag to your friends a few years from now when the two are scoring TD after TD and say you saw them when they were just getting started?

Next: Is Brian Kelly holding Notre Dame back?

To be fair, there are some good reasons not to watch too. Your blood pressure, for one. The sight of Brian Kelly’s face, purple with rage. And that defense. Lord, that defense.

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