inexperienced group last year, but, in my opinion, they played about as well as one could hope (except NIU, of course) given that youth and inexperience. Knapp was physically over matched at times and he and Wagner were/are both undersized, but their toughness and effort shouldn't be in question.
They're definitely going to feel the effect of not having a running threat at QB. Just can't replicate the stress that puts on a defense, not even with an excellent passing game.
Verdict is definitely still out on them, for sure, but the Miami game isn't a good measuring stick. Most position groups played poorly that night. Tomorrow should tell us a lot.
Go Irish!!!
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Replies to: "I don't think the Oline played mediocre against better competition at all. They were just a young"
- ND run game from 2024 struggled versus the better teams - ThePaleHorseman - 3:35pm 9/12/25
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- Yeah, even going back to Kelly, it’s been feast or famine. Either we break one or the RB is getting - jray - 9:33pm 9/12/25
- It's lack of commitment and scheme. MF isn't going to do anything about Denbrock's scheme. - Clem - 8:54am 9/13/25
- I think every player and coach should be embarrassed - AlbanyIRISH - 9:29pm 9/12/25
- couldn't agree more about the coaches. [NT] - und67 - 10:10pm 9/12/25
- We need to have a balanced offensive attack - NDWisconsin - 7:19pm 9/12/25
- Re: We need to have a balanced offensive attack - ThePaleHorseman - 7:36pm 9/12/25
- Well, better teams are considered better teams because they are better. As in, - Clem - 4:10pm 9/12/25
- Re: Well, better teams are considered better teams because they are better. As in, - ThePaleHorseman - 7:51pm 9/12/25
- I don't think the Oline played mediocre against better competition at all. They were just a young - Clem - 8:52pm 9/12/25
- Why isn’t Miami a “good measuring stick?” - WoodstockIrish - 9:43am 9/13/25
- I don't think the Oline played mediocre against better competition at all. They were just a young - Clem - 8:52pm 9/12/25
- Re: Well, better teams are considered better teams because they are better. As in, - ThePaleHorseman - 7:51pm 9/12/25
- We rushed for 154 yards against the SEC champs. Held them to 62. - murph78 - 4:10pm 9/12/25
- Re: We rushed for 154 yards against the SEC champs. Held them to 62. - ThePaleHorseman - 7:34pm 9/12/25
- Chas on sight unseen? Wow [NT] - ColeyO - 9:14pm 9/12/25
- Your point about what we lose on the ground without RL is good, - murph78 - 7:53pm 9/12/25
- Attended that game with my daughter. It was maybe the most complete game - nddad98 - 5:33pm 9/12/25
- Great memory for you. I’ve taken my girl to 4 games, 3-1 all out here on west coast [NT] - Frankx - 6:24pm 9/12/25
- Re: We rushed for 154 yards against the SEC champs. Held them to 62. - ThePaleHorseman - 7:34pm 9/12/25
- Yeah, even going back to Kelly, it’s been feast or famine. Either we break one or the RB is getting - jray - 9:33pm 9/12/25
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