While it is absolutely true that Notre Dame is 0-3, maybe they have good reason to be in this situation. I mean, they did lose a lot after 2006...They even lost their Heisman Hopeful 4-year starting quarterback. So should we give them a break? I don't think so, & here's why:
In 2006, UND graduated or sent to the pros:
4 defensive starters
7 offensive starters
-The are currently 113th (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt07.htm) and are 0-3
-They have the LAST RANKED offense in the nation.
In 2006, Ohio State graduated or sent to the pros:
7 defensive starters
7 offensive starters (1 Heisman hopeful, 1 Heisman winner)
They are 9th (over-rated) & 3-0
In 2006, Oklahoma graduated or sent to the pros:
4 offensive starters (1 3-time Heisman hopeful)
6 defensive starters
They are currently 4th & ranked 3-0
In 2006, Florida graduated or sent to the pros:
7 defensive starters
9 defensive starters
They are currently ranked 3rd and are 3-0
Other Notes
-Purdue is 25th, according to the Sagarin Ratings System (and receiving 40 votes in the USA Today Poll)
-IU is 51st
-UM is now 58th following their crushing of UND