Rockne's Roundtable

sorry but Maryland had the worst helmets of all time on this year already. I like the shamrock on the side. Next, names on the back and some different combination's of jerseys.

Ok so let me get this straight it took close to 2 years and 12 prototypes to get the helmets right for the USC game which was 2 games ago and then this design makes the grade?? I don't care if they play in leather strapped helmets from 100 years ago just WIN!! So we can't get turf which would actually help us play faster due to tradition but we can change our helmets weekly?? Just win!!!

I like the new helmets the past couple of weeks, think they are closer to the old ones when I went to ND (69-73). The rest of it I really don't care for. I think it is okay and understandable that people want change, but not the ND uniforms, which were among the classiest looking in the game. I think there are a lot of creative changes that could be made but I think a lot of the stuff like the jumbotron and the piped in music/ shreiking is over the top and pretty much just "me too". I would love to see some really creative innovations, even have a few ideas of my own that I won't bore you with, but please, please not anything like the Oregon Ducks or those uniforms Maryland wore earlier this year.

When Knute was coach, he did some things which most thought to be non traditional in regards to football. Partially because of this, we became who we are today. Why shouldn't we be progressive in our thinking today, like he was then? We need to continue to have ties with our tradition while continually moving forward. It seems to be a fine line to have to walk. That being said, love the sponge look, hate the big shamrock. Helmets with that texture should reflect the light in a cool way. I think we need to pick something new and stick with it. I don't want to be another Oregon with different uniforms every week.

I'm with you. While I think Notre Dame's standard home uniforms are the best in college football (road unis are a little bland), especially with the updated paint for the helmets, I'm ok with them trotting out something new one or two games a year. That said, the helmets for the Maryland game are awful. I sincerely hope these get permanently retired after this game.

Jumbotron(2) - CHECK
Gold helmet with small green shamrock - CHECK
Field turf - CHECK
Green jerseys - CHECK
No penalties - CHECK
No turnovers - CHECK
Shutout opponents - CHECK
No losses - CHECK
Hard hitting defense - CHECK
Explosive offense - CHECK
Do whatever helps make the players and coaches successful - CHECK

The fans buy tickets, cheer and support the program - CHECK

I like the idea of having the road game being the goofy jersey game. I think we need to wait and see how they look in tv, it should be pointed out that the pic circulating around was taken by the equip. manager from, not the official photo, the size of the shamrock is too big, maybe btwn now n sat they fix it.

Let's wait and see, let the traditionalist have their home games with the blue jerseys, and when you hit the road bust out the swag and keep adidas off your back. I'm sure pimpi has been screaming green facemasks for years.... jk

Tradition is one thing, having fun is another. Football is just a game, remember. We all need to lighten up as a fan base. I don't particularly like the helmet but we don't have to wear them, the players do. As BK said, why does everything have to be negative? Win the game, get more stud defensive recruits and dominate. When we're playing D like LSU and Alabama in a couple years this will not be an issue. We are not turning into Oregon. Relax.