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6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on the good and the bad of Notre Dame's matchup with Arkansas on Saturday, why being more unpredictable is something Notre Dame needs to get back to with pressure, and why Notre Dame's offensive line looks a lot different now than after week one
September 25, 2025
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We always hear stories about great athletes who make up reasons to feel disrespected in order to motivate themselves. Coaches use perceived disrespect all the time to motivate their players as well.

We may not have bulletin boards anymore, but bulletin board material is still a weapon coaches use all the time.

Chris Ash doesn’t need to create any fake “nobody believes in me” narrative for motivation. That is his reality.

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