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Pardon my gleeful bias, but if Miami loses to ND, they should get dropped completely from the CFP...

SteveM 9 replies View All
IF THE bs BCS does not want to show BIAS, they damn well should bury the weed canes after the IRISHKWIRISH ·
The committee is a bunch of losers who hate NDNT Hensou ·
They want control over ND. They are a crooked bunch.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
It seems they want us in a conference. I am ready but I think conferences should be somewhat madeTHEISMANCARR ·
They won’t however…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Nope they'll call it a great loss and drop them behind Indiana.NTDiscoRick ·
Yep precisely. ND loses in quintuple OT…and will never see higher than 13.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
I can see it already, the committee will justify a three loss SEC or Big Ten school. They will claimjray ·
Of course they will. It’s part of the script…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
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They ranked us at #11. If we lose to Miami, they'll bury us. Go Irish!NT

Irishize 27 replies View All
Can’t knock ND out at 10 like last year. Set up to make Irish 13 or lower if they do not win out.TakethetrainKnute ·
I agree. It was a tactical ranking.NTlacan ·
We lost the only game we had that we could have. We have no quality anything.ndphysics ·
If we beat the #1 team we have a quality win.Hensou ·
Message is clear, join a conference. Share your dough with us or you're getting screwed.NTDiscoRick ·
Message was delivered last year. They are prepared to do it every year.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Yep, below the fake veneer of healthy athletic competition, the long knives are always unsheathed... SteveM ·
BYU is 11 We can’t be higher than them. And they have a bad lossndphysics ·
Indiana is 4, Texas is what 6? The message is join a conference. Share your $$$.DiscoRick ·
ND would have to shovel a huge buyout to the ACC. I'm actually dispassionate about that...SteveM ·
Or join it, play essentially the same shit schedule. And not worry about this crap.NTDiscoRick ·
"play...the same shit schedule." Other cynics (realists?) have suggested that with a 24 team CFP.SteveM ·
If they played 11 Navy's they'd need a 200 man roster to field a playoff team.NTDiscoRick ·
The same shit schedule ND plays now is an ACC schedule. Sprinkling in Big 10 and Navy.NTDiscoRick ·
Alabama at 5 is hilarious.NT AlbanyIRISH ·
The whole thing is a joke. Conferences need eliminated, and central scheduling to eliminate biasNTDiscoRick ·
Miami at #1 is hilarious. Argument could be made that B1G UCLA deserves the #1 spot.NT SteveM ·
They may bury us if we win out. Look where the put crappy Texas. SEC gets a bump.NTDiscoRick ·
Even if we beat Miami, any other loss means we could be in serious trouble with our schedule.NTDadUdaMan4 ·
Agreed & ND historically have a let down after a Big Win, i.e BC in 1993 after FSUNTNEPA Irish ·
You realize that was 33 years ago.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: They ranked us at #11. If we lose to Miami, they'll bury us. Go Irish!WoodstockIrish ·
The makeup call for last year is making sure not to get our hopes up. NiceNTLanceManion ·
The “correction” is making sure ND’s ranking is dropped earlier. Problem solved…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
the final BCS selection show was a shit show...NTKWIRISH ·
This is what happens when you leave doubt.NTELP ·
That too. Leave no doubt…was a necessity given what was proven last year.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
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BCS just gave ND HUGE motivation..TY so much. #11. MUST WIN MIAMI. KICK some CANEASS LFG!

KWIRISH 12 replies View All
There’s no ambiguity here: win or go home.NTLanceManion ·
They left doubt…NTShowMeIrish ·
They sure did. Marcus has reached a pivotal moment in his tenure.NTLanceManion ·
I don't think I have ever seen a team with 3 losses by a total of 8 points over a year and a halfTHEISMANCARR ·
Agreed. The capital earned in 2024 is nearly spent.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Given the weak schedule this year, that's the way it should be.AlbanyIRISH ·
I really hope we’re not getting Charlie Browned again. I like Marcus butLanceManion ·
He needs to dump everything Tressel and Kelly.NTDiscoRick ·
last year wasn’t motivation enough. the coaching staff is wasting the best back-to-back rostersWestCoastIrishFan ·
They get what they deserve with this. Beat BYU and we’re in regardless.LanceManion ·
Indiana at 4 makes no sense. Other than the conference bump. They lost to the only team the played.DiscoRick ·
If you are going to the game, you have got to make noise & and “rock Rock’s House” ☘️🏈sweetbobbyg ·
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Purdon't downgrades its schedule and who gives a rat's ass?Img

Curly1918 7 replies View All
True, but it gives ND an early season hole to fillNTirishone ·
Just announced Illinois 2027-28NT irishone ·
That’s a winNTndphysics ·
It’s a positive development, imho, to play more B1G & SEC teams.sweetbobbyg ·
I suspect we'd have no problems finding opponents in the Big 12 AND that region has much betterCurly1918 ·
"Big 12...has much better...recruiting opportunities than IN" I lived in Dallas. Texans hate ND.NTSteveM ·
Have to keep up with IU in the race to the bottom on SoSNTShadow_of_the_Dome ·
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Cold weather, raucous crowd. I like it. Go Irish.NT

Hensou 16 replies View All
Re: Cold weather, raucous crowd. I like it. Go Irish. WoodstockIrish ·
Yep, I want good weather and proof that we are better.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Home field advantage includes local weather. Enjoy it.NTHensou ·
Near 90 degrees heat index in Miami sure helped.NTDiscoRick ·
Not “reaching”. Celebrating home field advantage.Hensou ·
Re: Not “reaching”. Celebrating home field advantage. WoodstockIrish ·
You are being completely silly.Hensou ·
Lighten up Francis! No need to bite at each other's heels here.NTMannyboy ·
He has created a false narrative. It’s actually funny.Hensou ·
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Looks like temp in low 40's at game time. Happy to see some real football weather.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
ACC officials will balance things out.NTELP ·
Definitely the Canes 12th man.Hensou ·
You know it's time to worry when the ref smiles at you and he's wearing gold teeth grillz.NTBaronVonZemo ·
...to go along with the "turnover chain" around his neck.NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Brady Quinn wore one on FOX "Big Noon Kickoff" last Saturday.fredyo ·
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Anyone have recommendations for parking on Saturday? No luck so far getting a passNT

irish93 8 replies View All
Sacred Heart Parish center - other side of the lake is niceLanceManion ·
Thanks, everyone for the info. Very helpful.NTirish93 ·
You can park at St Mary’s or Holy Cross. Dump the car, nice walk through or around campus.sweetbobbyg ·
Great Option. Not a bad walk, but there is also a shuttle if you are inclined to take it.NT Shadow_of_the_Dome ·
Yep, St, Mary's has worked very well for us lately. Bus or walk. Have gotten out fairly quickly... TakethetrainKnute ·
+1 for St Mary's, worked great for me last year.NT iairishcheeks ·
Plus, it’s a great cause, supporting Catholic education.sweetbobbyg ·
White Lot, Gold Lot. North of campus.. Long walk to stadium or take the free shuttle there and back. ELP ·
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Miami's pass D rated #120 in the land. ND ROLLS THEM...Carr coming out party... LFG IRISHNT

KWIRISH 6 replies View All
For what it's worth. Miami Red Zone D 4th, Rush D 1st, Sacks 11th, Total D 28th.ELP ·
They have secondary issues, but I don't know that we want to get into a shootout, so need to runLanceManion ·
Statistically, Miami's run defense is much stronger than their pass defense.Curly1918 ·
ND should have demonstrated immediate dominance of the LoS over Navy. Only "they" chose not to.NTSteveM ·
Let's hope for this game that we're clever not too clever by half. Our coordinators scare me.LanceManion ·
I would like to think that but I’m not believing Carr or Denbrock will come through. jimbasil ·
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ND will still make the CFP even with a loss to Miami...

SteveM 15 replies View All
If they lose again, I'd have no issue at all with them being kept out. humbaba ·
It depends on how every other team does.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
It is a mute point, if ND loses we aren't likely to beat any team we play in the playoff anyway.FoolBear ·
It's moot to a point.Hensou ·
Thank you Dr. Hensou for the correction. I will NOT make that misteak again!NT FoolBear ·
"Thank you Dr. Hensou...I will NOT make that misteak again!" Now that's clever...and rich! Touché!NTSteveM ·
If it's a very close game @3 pts., ND may not fall that far.NTDadUdaMan4 ·
But for last year and this year’s talking heads, I’d agree.LanceManion ·
Nope. They’ll find a way to keep them at 13 or lower. If you “leave a doubt” ESPN, the CFP…TakethetrainKnute ·
Agreed. Just like last year’s two-loss ND team!NTmurph78 ·
If ND loses Saturday, the season is over.AlbanyIRISH ·
ND does NOT want any favors. They want to kick ass and TAKE THE BCS playoff invite...NO DOUBTNTKWIRISH ·
Miami, A&M, BYU, Miami again and we're going to talk playoffs? Where's the signature win?ELP ·
valid points, however, each of those losses came down to the last play of each game. The lads FoughtKWIRISH ·
That's a lot that could be parsed over a few beers. ND's ball and chain is its ACC connection...SteveM ·
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I assume Miami and other teams have injuries at this point in season.

ndphysics 4 replies View All
My question is why the hell schedule the annual injury bowl prior to Miami? Why not Stanford?NTDiscoRick ·
IIRC, Love was injured early on against Stanford last year.NTTomBergin ·
May have been, but the ratio substantially increases when you play the swabs.NTDiscoRick ·
According to Ian Book he has never seen a team as dirty as Navy. Pretty good source says that.NT THEISMANCARR ·
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ND Coordinators have been Skewered

hipND 17 replies View All
Re: ND Coordinators have been Skeweredprimo ·
Watch Goolsby's show. He suggests many are overreacting and ungrateful.NTHensou ·
I’m less sympathetic when the players are professionals. LanceManion ·
Agree. Carr is a very good QB. But not yet top 5.Hensou ·
We are not ungrateful. And we are simply reacting (not overreacting) to expectations created hipND ·
Fans are customers, players/coaches are paid. You are grateful when the product is satisfactory.DiscoRick ·
Goolsby addresses the unrealistic expectations many fans have.Hensou ·
the d has gone backwards since 2024 with a lot of the same and better personnelNT WestCoastIrishFan ·
Agree.NTjray ·
No questionNTDiscoRick ·
This is correct. Carr is good, not great. He has not really markedly improved over last year. oldirish ·
Doesn’t sound like you agree at all.Hensou ·
Re: Doesn’t sound like you agree at all.oldirish ·
Slow reads and missed tackles are on him. Sounds like he needs to improve.Hensou ·
Here is your Bowen data...oldirish ·
You did not fully answer my question.Hensou ·
"D Backfield and even Carr have yet to achieve the elite status"NToldirish ·
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Here's a case for taking the ball first, if we can, this Saturday.

Irishize 27 replies View All
Wrong, as usual. Always defer.NTmtthawk1 ·
I agree, defer. You get a chance to score twice in a row like vs NavyNTsweetbobbyg ·
Agree! The middle eight is very key.NT THEISMANCARR ·
Denbrock will probably go 3 and outNT AlbanyIRISH ·
Here's the case against it Chris94 ·
While it sounds good I like not allowing them not double byndphysics ·
Or just go Syracuse 2025 on their ass and call it a day ShowMeIrish ·
Re: Here's a case for taking the ball first, if we can, this Saturday.DadUdaMan4 ·
Defer and trust your defense. If they go 3 and out and we score, it puts more pressure on them to michiganirish ·
You need a solid defense to win it all. Better show it here from the start. I would defer...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
...and perhaps better starting field position.NTfredyo ·
this makes the most sense. it would be like receiving to start both halves.NTund67 ·
Defer, we're a halftime adjustment team.NT iairishcheeks ·
Halftime adjustments are overrated.Hensou ·
Actually one thing Ash has done well.hipND ·
We’ll agree to disagree.Hensou ·
My damn lying eyes must have deceived me.NTiairishcheeks ·
Teams are allowed 18 tablets. They can make changes during the game.NTHensou ·
This was discussed on Goolsby's show.iairishcheeks ·
Good show. Makes a lot of Ash haters look silly. Also confirms that players must self-correct.NTHensou ·
Deferring teams are winning 54.9% of the games.NTHensou ·
We have done well with scripted drives in the past, so that could work. Plus it will energize the LanceManion ·
I totally agree a fast start getting players confidence high is paramount. And don't stop keep ...DiscoRick ·
Pressure their QB. I hope Sneed & KVA go offNT sweetbobbyg ·
Re: Pressure their QB. I hope Sneed & KVA go offNTsweetbobbyg ·
And early momentum. And getting heat on Mensah.NTDiscoRick ·
Agree, if ND can’t get to the Miami QB, Toney will torch them.NT jray ·
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Injury status? Bowen, KVA, Onye, Breuw?NT

THEISMANCARR 5 replies View All
Freeman needs to call Newberry and give him the riot act at minimum MarkHarman ·
We owe them 21 season enders.NTDiscoRick ·
Rumor mill: Bowen and Brewu might be out for season?NTJerseymick ·
Every frighen year we lose players. Time to end it.NT DiscoRick ·
Relax guys. Don't believe your lyin' eyes. As predicated, ND rolls over.NTELP ·
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I'm not quite done with Navy yet. Pete has to address this w/ the Navy brass or the series ends.Img

ELP 10 replies View All
Navy football prepared these two pilots for their escape in Iran. Irishize ·
So getting your knee blown or a fractured fibula out by a swab is actually patriotic.NTDiscoRick ·
Yep, Navy kneeds us.NT Irishize ·
100%. The Navy AD and head coach should be shown the tape. Either the dirty play ends or NDturk0808 ·
agreed 100%NTKWIRISH ·
Agree. Replace them with a legit opponent NDWisconsin ·
We sure don’t blow them out for being a non legit team.NTwhatsamataU ·
Not disagreeing there. Would be worse with a lossNDWisconsin ·
Agree. At least one 1 SEC & 1 B10 game each on the schedule.NTSteveM ·
I'm not confident ND will say or do anything. Probably wishful thinking on my part. ELP ·
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Run game

primo 11 replies View All
It is crazy to say Ash is trash.Img Hensou ·
Well, for this one game he was. And it could have cost us the playoffs. They were playingfaircatchcorby ·
Nonsense. They gave up 13 points and he has the #1 defense in the country.Hensou ·
So was that first half something I dreamed about. You and I both know MF called the 2nd half D.NTfaircatchcorby ·
I think you are dreaming about that.NTHensou ·
Re: Nonsense. They gave up 13 points and he has the #1 defense in the country. primo ·
Ash is trash. All he needed to do was keep Golden's plan. And he even screwed that up. Anybody couldDiscoRick ·
By saying he’s “trash” you are essentially calling Freeman “trash” for hiring him.Hensou ·
Re: By saying he’s “trash” you are essentially calling Freeman “trash” for hiring him.primo ·
Again, “trash” is not appropriate.NTHensou ·
Re: Again, “trash” is not appropriate.primo ·
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No movement in the Coaches' poll

ndunabomber 6 replies View All
up one to #4 in the a.p.NTund67 ·
AP poll has been around 91 years only the 10th time a #1 team comes to South Bendsweetbobbyg ·
Computers still love us: FPI #1, Sagarin #1, Massey #4NT jrdjr84 ·
Sagarin still has USC several places behind OSU. Just shows. Any given day . . .NTmurph78 ·
computers don't have subjective bias...they just look at the data...KWIRISH ·
Got a week to prove Skynet right…NT TakethetrainKnute ·
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BYU gets another favor from the Big 12 officiating

ndunabomber 14 replies View All
.NTjray ·
Coincidence that the Big 12 mistakes always favor BYU?NTHensou ·
Not gonna rehash the whole thing but: Conference refs should not exist any more murph78 ·
It's uncanny how the conference officiating mistake always works in favor ofthe conf name brand teamBaronVonZemo ·
Spot on BVZ!!NTjray ·
Almost like it’s internationalNTndphysics ·
Here you go....another example(s) - 4 to be exact, for Miami by the ACC officialsNTImgBaronVonZemo ·
It’s basically impossible to explain otherwiseNTndphysics ·
Joel Klatt has said the refs need to be available to the media post game to answer for themselves.NTiairishcheeks ·
Not gonna happen but would be fun.NTFrankx ·
They are either unbelievably incompetent or on the take.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Logic faultndunabomber ·
Big 12 officials have become as questionable as PAC 10 used to be.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Leagues seem to find ways to make sure their favorites winNTLanceManion ·
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It's Miami Hate Week.Img

AlbanyIRISH 6 replies View All
24-7-365 from birth to grave fuck them... and their Versace fans...NTKWIRISH ·
A bunch of coked up losers from South Florida. Schools that are just an embarassmentNTLanceManion ·
I have always considered Miami the dirtiest team we ever have played. I want this game so badly. TheTHEISMANCARR ·
Only happens 52 times a year...TakethetrainKnute ·
Irish -3.5. My guess line will move to ND -1.5 by kickoff.NTconorlarkin ·
I’m in. Discussing menu as I type. And yes…Frankx ·
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Which would be a worse scenario for ND vs Miami: up 2TDs or down 2TDs in Q2?

LanceManion 9 replies View All
Up 2 TDs!!!NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: ...worse scenario for ND vs Miami: up 2TDs or down 2TDs in Q2? Well...Duh...?NTSteveM ·
ND dominates from the 1st SNAP, the Stadium is Electric and they play in 5th gear all game long...KWIRISH ·
Very much like the Michigan and Clemson games in ND stadium the last few years.Mannyboy ·
That would be preferableNTLanceManion ·
NO ONE SELLS THEIR TICKETS...All Green Loud AF! Leave no IRISH DOUBT!NTKWIRISH ·
Professors who sell their tickets should be fired. I prefer blue, Miami has green in their colors.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
I'll take the lead any timeNTMcIrish ·
Re: I'll take the lead any timeDadUdaMan4 ·
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"We can't panic and start calling stuff the players don't know how to execute."

AlbanyIRISH 14 replies View All
Denbrock deserves some of it too.NDWisconsin ·
I don't understand how these are direct shots at Ash MarkHarman ·
They absolutely had to change schemes.AlbanyIRISH ·
Can you site any examples?NTHensou ·
I don't get that quote. Navy had only 56 total yds 2nd half. D made adjustments and they worked.NTSteveM ·
The fact that they needed to make adjustments at the half tells me Ash is dog shit.NT AlbanyIRISH ·
Superior D's often have to make real-time adjustments against option teams because...SteveM ·
That was before Freeman told Ash to play base defenseNDNEIL ·
I believe he made that quote at halftimeNTMcIrish ·
See link below. That may have been the worst half of defensive ND football I haveImg faircatchcorby ·
I was wondering who he was referring to. That was a direct shot and if ash it meansndphysics ·
I think that statement means he may have.NT whatsamataU ·
Freeman understands the gravity of next Saturday.AlbanyIRISH ·
His butt is on the line too. But that leaves denbrock all alonendphysics ·
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UNC making ND look good.

FloridaIrishFan0586 8 replies View All
What about the performance against Navy?NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Re: What about the performance against Navy?jonpaultoo ·
We can execute the game plan UNC is usingNTLanceManion ·
James and Walton can run on this defense.NTBaronVonZemo ·
I like the balance we had in 2nd half. I know it’s navy but that’s the way we need to playndphysics ·
Re: We can execute the game plan UNC is using FloridaIrishFan0586 ·
Yep, plus Miami hasn’t had a break since beginning of SeptemberNTLanceManion ·
Bobby P is a good offensive mindNTWestCoastIrishFan ·
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Watching the Miami - UNC game; the Canes will shred ND’s defense to pieces next week.NT

NEPA Irish 23 replies View All
ND was a few feet away from being up 28-7 in the second quarter vs UNCNTNDNEIL ·
Miami got very lucky tonight. TomBergin ·
Re: Miami got very lucky tonight.jonpaultoo ·
This post didn't age well.NT BaronVonZemo ·
4th quarter. this is a great game.NTSteveM ·
Nd needs the night Rider as ocNTbeefy78 ·
21-17! NC. ND better not show up.NTMuskyTommy ·
It would not surprise me if we won or lost a close game next week.humbaba ·
It all depends on if they let the players play or not. I think we could win by 2 TDsDiscoRick ·
Re: Watching the Miami Gotta give Belichick credit. UNC has kicked it up a notch.NTSteveM ·
21 - 17 carolina right now in the 3rd quarter.NTund67 ·
Blowing out NC 17-14 at halftime.NTMuskyTommy ·
It’s a 3 point game at halftime and UNC suxNTmurph92675 ·
UNC's D is sound.NTDiscoRick ·
Some insightful stuff. If it rains next week, the ground will be wet.NTFrankx ·
If ND plays zone with no pressure, yes.AlbanyIRISH ·
What good does it do to think like this?NT Hensou ·
Long sustained drives on O and aggressive D. Can be beaten.NTLanceManion ·
Given their schedules, how good ND & Miami both really are is still TBDNTSteveM ·
The eye test and the talent tell me both teams are good. Execution is the key and playcalling areTHEISMANCARR ·
ND has a Chris Ash problem. An Irish 2nd half win over Navy has zero to do w/ play vs Miami. ELP ·
Ash needs relieved of play calling and game planning. He's proven incapable.NTDiscoRick ·
Re: ND has a Chris Ash problem. An Irish 2nd half win over Navy has zero to do w/ play vs Miami.WoodstockIrish ·
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Tight End U: Ian Premer - 1 receptionNT

SteveM 8 replies View All
You know which play works really well inside the opponent's 5? TE lines up in front of back (blocks)NTfredyo ·
OK, I'm trying to be kind so I edited my initial reaction to this......BaronVonZemo ·
35-13. It’s a team game.NTHensou ·
ignoring valid tactical shortfalls out of blind loyalty makes no sense.NTSteveM ·
I have a friend who is a retired NFL GM.Hensou ·
That ND TE's are tactically positioned to both block and catch passes is not disjoint.SteveM ·
So you want us to run the ball and send our tight ends out on patterns.Hensou ·
Apparently winning in a blow out is less valuable unless it is done with TE's....BaronVonZemo ·