Rapid Fire starts with comments from Marcus Freeman on why he's changing Notre Dame's weekly practice schedule this season. 

Other topics include:

* Fill-in the blank...It’s BLANK that Paul Finebaum says Notre Dame is a pretender, not a contender....saying their schedule is too tough and will do them in.

* Thoughts on the new game clock rules for college football this season. 

* How many sacks will Notre Dame's offensive line allow this season?

* Jim Harbaugh's plan for when he serves his three-game suspension to open the season.

* Thoughts on Arizona State's self-imposed bowl ban this season in the wake of violations that took place when Herm Edwards was head coach. 

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