Will Notre Dame be ready to handle this season-defining moment in the opener against Texas A&M?
Not all week-one games are created equal. Some teams will square off against "lesser-than" opponents in hopes of collecting an easy week 1 win from which to build upon.
Others will be challenging themselves in a marquee matchup against a brand-name school with top-end athletes to start the year.Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has spoken at length about the heat and crowd noise that will be awaiting the Irish once they land in steamy Texas in late August. These factors can be prepared for to some extent through practicing in the humid indoor facility in South Bend and by pumping crowd noise and music to simulate the loud crowd.During a recent discussion about these issues with former Notre Dame captain linebacker Mike Goolsby, he brought up a part of what this game will feel like for Irish players that cannot be prepared for.This is very different than a more tangible concern such as hearing over loud noise.
The answer to this question could very well be the difference between a Notre Dame win or loss Week One.Should Notre Dame Open With Texas A&M or a Tune-Up? ND on SI Noon Question For more Irish news & notes follow John on Twitter @alwaysirishINC, Always Irish on Youtube and or your preferred audio podcast provider.
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