Here come the Irish...To Bowl Season????

Last season, Notre Dame went through something I call Samardija-Quinn withdrawl syndrome. The Irish were with out there two best threats, Brady Quinn and Jeff Samardija for the first time in 3 years. The critics of the Irish knew it was going to be tough but not "3 wins" tough, unless your ESPN's Mark May. This is a new season though, and I will say right now that Notre Dame will go to a Bowl Game. Thats right, The Irish will be bowling but it where they will play is the bigger question. Well I will assess the Irish chances of playing in 3 potental games

Bowl Game 1 (The National Championship)
This is inpossible to imagine for Notre Dame but if Notre Dame can get passed there two toughest tests (Pitt and USC) they could be in the picture. The biggest thing blocking them is, as with all Notre Dame teams in the past is.....The Schedule. This young Irish team will stumble on the road or even at home. A 2009 title run is possible if the talent comes along correctly. Chances (7 %)

Bowl Game 2 (A BCS Bowl)
The BCS has not been kind to Notre Dame in the past decade wait, The Bowl season hasnt been kind to Notre Dame in the past 15 years with blowout loss after blowout loss. The BCS is now starting to become accessable to more teams by having 10 teams participate. Notre Dame could afford about 2 or 3 losses to still be in BCS contention. The biggest question for the Irish if they are to make an appearence is will they get another January butt-kicking??
Chances (15%)

Bowl Game 3 (The Gator Bowl)
This is Probably the easiest and most likely bowl destination for the Irish if they play up to there level and win games that there supposed to win, which a majority of them they will. They will be suiting up in Jacksonville on New Years's Day playing an ACC opponent.
Chances (70%)