NHT: Mendenhallness at Notre Dame?

I'm all for getting players to operate under harsh conditions. I know Fuente does this and I think it's a great idea.

However, this strikes me as odd and potentially a little Mendenhallish:

The situation itself wasn't unique. Coaches simulate pressure and game-deciding plays all the time. Yet just before the snap, coach Brian Kelly threw the offense a curveball -- or, actually, a soccer ball. "Score with a soccer ball," Kelly told the group, placing the ball in front of center Sam Mustipher. "Find a way."

The TL;DR. They didn't convert. Other antics included strobe lights.

It's nice to know we had an influence:

The Sandman is coming at Lane Stadium, and the Irish had better be ready.

"We're going to go to Blacksburg, Virginia, on a nationally televised stage," Kelly said. "It's going to be crazy, there's going to be chaos. You can plan, but you're going to have to handle the moment."

I suppose we'll find out how well this worked.

In looking at their loss to Miami (41-8) I think they should be focused on ball security. They had a stunning 4 turnovers.