[mmboys07]

I am not intending to take anything away from Stanford's play.  It is just a fact ND has been horrible in the red zone for a number of years now, regardless of the quality of opposition.  Let's suppose that Stanford is particularly strong on defense in the red zone.  Fair enough.  But that should mean they keep ND out of the end zone in perhaps 2 out of the 4 times.  Maybe, 3 out of 4.  But, when a college football team is only 1 out of 8 in the last 2 games, that team is just not playing well in the red zone.  Think about it; 2 losses by 4 points all because a very good football team can't play fundamental football inside the 20 yard line.  Stanford played a near perfect offensive game and beat ND by 2 points.  All ND had to do was score one more touchdown out of the four chances; they win the game.  Simply incredible.

[mmboys07]

I am not intending to take anything away from Stanford's play.  It is just a fact ND has been horrible in the red zone for a number of years now, regardless of the quality of opposition.  Let's suppose that Stanford is particularly strong on defense in the red zone.  Fair enough.  But that should mean they keep ND out of the end zone in perhaps 2 out of the 4 times.  Maybe, 3 out of 4.  But, when a college football team is only 1 out of 8 in the last 2 games, that team is just not playing well in the red zone.  Think about it; 2 losses by 4 points all because a very good football team can't play fundamental football inside the 20 yard line.  Stanford played a near perfect offensive game and beat ND by 2 points.  All ND had to do was score one more touchdown out of the four chances; they win the game.  Simply incredible.