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I have had time to calm down and I still replay every game when we lose in my mind. But,

THEISMANCARR 16 replies View All
Marcus has 1 job: make the CFP. If he doesn't do that two years in a row, he's on the hot seat.LanceManion ·
Yep, make him a recruiting coordinator.NTDiscoRick ·
Bravo! An emotionally mature post.Curly1918 ·
He sounds unhinged and lacks a proper perspective on sports, that said ...LanceManion ·
Man am I glad he's not our coach.NTDiscoRick ·
Seems like he needs to hire someone to handle the details. That's where they lose.DiscoRick ·
Sitake is a good coach but he also had nothing to lose.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
He had as much to lose as Freeman in my view. But he tried to win.DiscoRick ·
I think Denbrock has to go at year end, but especially so if no CFP. The only safe landing is a NC.LanceManion ·
Agreed. But I'd can Ash too. Or maybe it's Freeman's Tressel influence on them. If so,DiscoRick ·
Denbrock is the No. 1 problem -- and it's not close.clements2 ·
I agree. I'm just pissed that Ash called such a vanilla game. But Denbrock is Kelly cancer.LanceManion ·
Ash in ny view was just as bad or worse.DiscoRick ·
The one thing that elevated Ash on the list was the D he called when they scored the go ahead TD.LanceManion ·
Re: I think Denbrock has to go at year end, but especially so if no CFP. The only safe landing is a NC.THEISMANCARR ·
For half a game though. You can't start a race half way through.NTDiscoRick ·
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Prediction: the FBS forms a super-league with regional conferences like the NFL

SteveM 5 replies View All
The NFL is a unified league. Colleges are independent operators with vary different agendas.Curly1918 ·
SEC/Big10 control the dialog. They know that Oregon playing Rutgers makes no sense.SteveM ·
Then the SEC wont be able to schedule whine.NTDiscoRick ·
Aren’t they looking at or talking to the Tar Heels at the moment?NTwhatsamataU ·
Not sure, I had not heard that.NTDiscoRick ·
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Getting ahead of ourselves, I hope we play BYU in a playoff game

MarkHarman 8 replies View All
Playoffs?!?!? Playoffs?!?!NDWisconsin ·
Exactly. The offensive game plan was, we got nothin. CJ?NTDiscoRick ·
Playing against Bachmeier does not play to our strength defensivelyMcIrish ·
Or you run blitz him and maintain your gaps. Not play passively. It was a bad coaching decision.DiscoRick ·
I respectfully disagree. BYU benefited playing at home and at altitude and when Boubacar was tossed.Curly1918 ·
He alone couldn’t win the game but he didn’t help the final results.NTwhatsamataU ·
But that was a game where every play mattered. One extra stop is a win.DiscoRick ·
Was thinking the same Mark.NThipND ·
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Jury is still out on Freeman-it seemed like ND turned a corner in 2024, but the Miami and A&M games

irish93 12 replies View All
LOL. Consider the alternatives... OVERALL. It's tough to imagine anyone who'd do better.Curly1918 ·
Re: LOL. Consider the alternatives... OVERALL. It's tough to imagine anyone who'd do better.THEISMANCARR ·
I just hope he doesn’t become another James Franklin or Brian Kelly…..only winning gamesNEPA Irish ·
Tressel part deux. The revenge of the sweater vest.NTDiscoRick ·
Freeman needs to update his paradigm. The James Franklin model died with Franklin. NC or bust.NTLanceManion ·
May I remind you in 2024 he beat Franklin and Kirby Smart and finished number 2 to aTHEISMANCARR ·
ND crawled back in it. Much like the Miami game.DiscoRick ·
The coaching staff can't be too stupid to keep the status quoMarkHarman ·
Big difference between what you can do well, easily, and consistently. And what can be done if ..DiscoRick ·
I don't know. They tried the fade multiple times, and Carr had difficulty keeping those throws inirish93 ·
The ball sails more at altitude. It's tough to gage a fade just right.Curly1918 ·
God I may have to move there to get my confidence back in my golf game.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
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Enough Already - Let’s Move On

OCIrish 14 replies View All
That's a glass half full view.Nigel Tufnel ·
Re: That's a glass half full view.OCIrish ·
Re: That's a glass half full view.WoodstockIrish ·
It is still a very realistic view, and yes I am pissed about numerous things, but underTHEISMANCARR ·
ABSOLUTELY!!!OCIrish ·
Agree. Some fans take it personally.Hensou ·
Let fans vent as long as they need to vent. We were sold a fairytale story for 2026.ELP ·
We all vented, but the “sky is falling” chicken little crap is a bit muchOCIrish ·
Buyer beware. No fan here is a victim.Hensou ·
No fan is a victim is true but every fan wanted to believe the hype. Everyone.ELP ·
Oh come on I'm mad too but the season still offers us a great chance. Win the next 5 andTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: Oh come on I'm mad too but the season still offers us a great chance. Win the next 5 andWoodstockIrish ·
It's a trend. They run a hybrid of Kelly and Tressel ball.DiscoRick ·
That is a little strong in my view.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
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Started with prop 48

Deadheadinpa 6 replies View All
Regardless of the current recruiting eco-system, Mormon BYU should never out-recruit NDNTSteveM ·
Nonsense.Hensou ·
Wow a penn state troll! FOUR losses in a row! U are stuck with Iowa State Matty! :-DNTirishslovak ·
“Holt’s” proves he’s a troll.NTHensou ·
Yep. I know a lot of these guys. Dumb as rocks!NTirishslovak ·
Re: Wow a penn state troll! FOUR losses in a row! U are stuck with Iowa State Matty! :-DDeadheadinpa ·
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Offensive line controlling the trenches.......check. Qb struggling with accuracy........check.

Clem 13 replies View All
Bowen can't defend the pass (check). Tight End U...(not checked)81Brown ·
Joey O'Brien was in coverage on their last TD. Very difficult for anyone to defend. I getTHEISMANCARR ·
Fade route: check.NTLanceManion ·
Fade route, strike it from the playbook. Sucks.NTfaircatchcorby ·
Fade routes are part of every teams playbook.Hensou ·
Yes, just not exclusively on endzone pass plays.NTLanceManion ·
Someone can legitimately argue overuse in the end zone.Hensou ·
Every time I see the fade route coming I hold my breath and pray. OK once in a while butTHEISMANCARR ·
Denbrock loves the fade. He's even thinking of getting a fade haircut.NTIrishize ·
The fade will start at his lower back and go all the way up and peak at his bald spot.NTLanceManion ·
Or it'll fade from both ends and peak at his nipples.NTDiscoRick ·
Also known as the Sarkisian.NTLanceManion ·
His favorite band is Kid N Play.NTDiscoRick ·
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There is a growing trend of end-of-game officiating disasters in college football. Here are 3 cases.

Irishize 8 replies View All
Human error, getnlemen human error. That is why replay helps to an extent but it has to be usedTHEISMANCARR ·
I wouldn't bet any big games in CFB. It's starting to look like the NBA.NTLanceManion ·
Need to stop using home team officials.NTDiscoRick ·
Notre Dame needed to stop accepting this (among other things)…TakethetrainKnute ·
Right. I knew we were in trouble when I found out the refs were from The Mormon Tabernacle Choir.NTIrishize ·
Brothers Ammon, Brigham, Hyram & Elder Mosiah?NTDiscoRick ·
Doubtful. Too much incentive foririshone ·
I have no pity or defense for Refs. Sometimes I wonder if they're watching the same game we areELP ·
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Carr's worst ND performance + Ash's too complex D + The emergence of Greathouse? + Kellybrock O

oldirish 16 replies View All
If one really evaluates Carr, his long ball and end zone fade passes always have been poor. HeWestCoastIrishFan ·
I disagree his ball placement is very good. It's just a predictable overused call by Denbrock.NTDiscoRick ·
If nothing else, let the WR juke inside then fade. Otherwise its too easy to cover in the red zone.NTDiscoRick ·
The back corner endzone fade calls are atrocious.clements2 ·
Denbrock reeks of Kelly ball.AlbanyIRISH ·
Re: Denbrock reeks of Kelly ball.jonpaultoo ·
The last one was an effort to only give Greathouse the chance to catchOklahomaIrishman ·
Don't think getting the PI call was part of the plan. They still would've only had 1 moreClem ·
I found its overuse infuriating as wellhumbaba ·
That's a classic sign of Kelly fingerprints.NToldirish ·
Very. Not even close. Just wasted play calls from 2001.NToldirish ·
Solid analysisNTNigel Tufnel ·
Thanks. Any overall thoughts on your end?NToldirish ·
I don't get the Greathouse loveD2 ·
Who else do they have? Not a strong depth area currently.NTwhatsamataU ·
I don't either. But he's one of the few guys that showed up to play this game and it was the firstoldirish ·
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Miami is going to punk us

Zellars94 12 replies View All
Just like they punk’d a bad FSU teamNTOCIrish ·
Nah, BYU was a wake up call. ND's play calling will be less conservative. At least for that game.DiscoRick ·
False. It sucks to lose but we sure didn't help ourselves. I believe every team, over thefaircatchcorby ·
Agreed on ND not showing up to play though.DiscoRick ·
Our TE's are not good. But throwing to a HB orDiscoRick ·
Miami just gave up roughly 40 to FSU...grow a Spine...NTKWIRISH ·
Possibly, if we show up like last night, but I think that game willLanceManion ·
You're making that claim w/o evidence. Miami's biggest win to date was over Wake ForestNTSteveM ·
Re: You're making that claim w/o evidence. Miami's biggest win to date was over Wake ForestWoodstockIrish ·
Re: You're making that claim w/o evidence. Miami's biggest win to date was over Wake Forestoldirish ·
I think you are dead wrong.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: I think you are dead wrong.WoodstockIrish ·
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So all those players "accidentally" falling for BYU at end of 1st half, thats legal? Not delay?NT

DiscoRick 7 replies View All
That and the whistle blew as soon as Carr spiked the ball. Play should've beenClem ·
For sure. That ref crew was a hot mess.NTDiscoRick ·
correct. should have been a penalty - Illegal Delay of Game - Rule 3-4-2NToldirish ·
We fumbled trying to clock the ball.clements2 ·
I read today a DL for BYU yelled "hut" which is illegal + a penalty if the refs hear it...KWIRISH ·
The only team this kind of thing haopens to more often is Detroit Lions.NTDiscoRick ·
I don't disagree, but there are rules. One being a dead ball goes to the offense.NTDiscoRick ·
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Don’t know if Carr is the “right” QB for Denbrock’s offense…..? RPO is the primary

NEPA Irish 19 replies View All
No. Minchey couldn't get above third string. He's winning, but is not better than Carr. Nor Angelioldirish ·
Re: No. Minchey couldn't get above third string. He's winning, but is not better than Carr. Nor AngeliWoodstockIrish ·
Re: No. Minchey couldn't get above third string. He's winning, but is not better than Carr. Nor AngeliWoodstockIrish ·
I have seen Minchey play this year and he is very raw now. Carr is way better. Carr simplyTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: I have seen Minchey play this year and he is very raw now. Carr is way better. Carr simplyWoodstockIrish ·
I'm not sure Denbrock's offense is right for NDtky21 ·
Re: I'm not sure Denbrock's offense is right for NDWoodstockIrish ·
Finesse football and running that spread crap is his specialtyNThumbaba ·
Damn near won with him playing his worst game at ND. D SUCKED & apparently the game isnt over yet.NTDiscoRick ·
Re: Damn near won with him playing his worst game at ND. D SUCKED & apparently the game isnt over yet.WoodstockIrish ·
Carr is asked to do too much.AlbanyIRISH ·
If Denbrock took that away ND would be entirely predictable.NTDiscoRick ·
100% agree. Not sure he is ready for that in big games. I wonder how many calls are checkedndphysics ·
It was more physical last night than ever before. He missed an easy first TD and unfortunatelyTHEISMANCARR ·
Thats what happens when you have a Dlineman in your face. ND should try it. vs. passivity.NTDiscoRick ·
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Carr just had a bad day, an average performance by him and we win by 10+.NTiairishcheeks ·
So Carr can't be relied on to play well in games where the team needs him to?lacan ·
Based on last night, that is the current reality.iairishcheeks ·
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BYU's OC dialed up two creative plays that led to 2 TDs.

Irishize 9 replies View All
Those plays are too fancy for us. Our offensive creativity is stick figure levelNTndphysics ·
You guys are cruel... but fair...NTSteveM ·
Mike draws 'em up in the dirt.NTIrishize ·
3 yards and a cloud of dustNTndphysics ·
Right! Why does he always try to cover his mouth with his playcard?Irishize ·
No need, they know what we are running.NTPaND ·
We know what’s coming 2/3 of the time. The ones we don’t are the plays That workNTndphysics ·
Teams use lip readersNTwhatsamataU ·
That playcard just has verses on it from "The Cat In the Hat".NTghostwriter ·
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For ND the playoff begins Nov. 7th.NT

tatnuck 8 replies View All
Re: For ND the playoff begins Nov. 7th.FENWAY ·
They actually begin October 31.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: For ND the playoff begins Nov. 7th.bleedbluebleedgold ·
We put ourselves in a hole. Again.NTndphysics ·
Left doubt…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Leave NohipND ·
Of course we did. Funny part is the coaching staff seems to be as much to blame if not moreNTndphysics ·
Don’t have to be a CFB expert to see thatNTwhatsamataU ·
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#4 in the AP is generous; 8 in coaches seems rightNT

LanceManion 10 replies View All
apparently the writers aren't buying the SEC hype myth anymoreD2 ·
8 is too low in the coaches cartel poll.NTHensou ·
They know that it doesn't matter one way or the other after Nov 7.NTBaronVonZemo ·
O and D were both exposed last night. I’d have ND inside the top 15 based on personnel but I don’tNTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Hold on. We knew the offense would do this weeks beforendphysics ·
I was thinking 5 or 6 but I’ll take 4. They may drop us next week anyways if someonejamie ·
4 seems reasonable to meOCIrish ·
I was surprised as wellNDWisconsin ·
I guess if you're going to put BYU at #2 (rolling my eyes) it sort of makes sense.lacan ·
Sets up for a top 5 showdown in early November.NTLanceManion ·
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About the clock "error" on the last play and the good PI no-call.

BYUTexan 20 replies View All
who the fuck is "we"...have you ever watched or played the game? multiple chances...KWIRISH ·
Re: About the clock "error" on the last play and the good PI no-call.THEISMANCARR ·
Well your conference disagrees.NTDiscoRick ·
Bye byeNTKyle ·
Ouch!NTfredyo ·
Big 12 refs bailed you out.NTmurph78 ·
"Y'all"? So, now metro mormons in Austin have a drawl?BaronVonZemo ·
The interwebs, where even the moron has a voice.NTClem ·
Is there not a BYU board where you can celebrate with your fellow toaster pastry pals?NTLanceManion ·
Re: Is there not a BYU board where you can celebrate with your fellow toaster pastry pals?BYUTexan ·
Ok, but wouldn’t you rather spend time celebrating than trolling?NTLanceManion ·
Very tough talk from an anonymous internet poster.PaND ·
Kyle, boot this troll.NTjray ·
Why? We had to put up with disrespect from y'all all week.NTBYUTexan ·
I have to admit, most ND fans are pretty embarrassed that we're losing to BYU w 1s left @2nd & goal.BaronVonZemo ·
Re: I have to admit, most ND fans are pretty embarrassed that we're losing to BYU w 1s left @2nd & goal.BYUTexan ·
Re: I have to admit, most ND fans are pretty embarrassed that we're losing to BYU w 1s left @2nd & goal.guido591 ·
Beer no, caffeine free Diet Pepsi.NTPaND ·
Scroll down, idiot. Everyone called your fans classy folks. We thought we would win, and said so.murph78 ·
Don’t make blanket statements like that. In fact many on this board gave BYU credit forjray ·
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This may have already been covered below because I'm sure I'm not the only on, but

faircatchcorby 10 replies View All
Also needs to run more power. No idea why we reverted but these numbers don't lie.tky21 ·
Denbrock calls big games to keep it close. That alone is why I think he needs to go.Quest4twelve ·
Saw it with Riley Leonard. Didn’t use him to throw downfield until we were getting hammered by OSUNTNDWisconsin ·
Miami last year tooNTDiscoRick ·
The non-use of Walton ought to get him fired.D2 ·
It's not only the RB-rotation that is a problem.Linklacan ·
agreedD2 ·
8 catches for 125, it's not an obsession, he's a really good football player.Clem ·
That is a colossal failureNDWisconsin ·
That would be on WR-coach Mike Brown who ISD's Jamie Uyeyama said is also responsible for ...lacan ·
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ND isn't going to win any "big" games with Denbrock as OC

D2 6 replies View All
Re: ND isn't going to win any "big" games with Denbrock as OCbleedbluebleedgold ·
Bingo. Freeman has a coordinator problem.clements2 ·
The D couldn’t stop the either. There was a combined lethargic effort from bothNTwhatsamataU ·
When you hear the players, like Drayk Bowen, say they were seeing things they hadn't prepared for...lacan ·
We don’t self scout apparently. North Carolina exposed things we didn’t fixNTndphysics ·
It's time for Dumbrock to fade into oblivion.NTIrishize ·
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Beat Miami! That's all we've got to do!NT

irishslovak 6 replies View All
One game at a time...LFG NDNTKWIRISH ·
Strength of schedule issue again for ND...SteveM ·
The theme of the year was leave no doubt. We didn't.D2 ·
dude, relax and enjoy the ride. We have an excellent FB team. The Shithole that has become the ACCKWIRISH ·
Re: Strength of schedule issue again for ND...bleedbluebleedgold ·
First beat Navy and come out of the game healthy.NDWisconsin ·
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Where was the passion, the fire and the motivation?

NDQuebec 5 replies View All
Marcus always has that constipated look on the sidelines.NTIrishize ·
the Lads fought like hell...BYU performed very well, had alot in their favor and ND was 1 PI in theKWIRISH ·
Please stop with "the Lads" bullshit.clements2 ·
Re: Where was the passion, the fire and the motivation?bleedbluebleedgold ·
One of several missing parts.NTwhatsamataU ·
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Big 12 admits clock error cost Notre Dame a final play in 28-24 loss to BYU...Link

fredyo 8 replies View All
Don't tell BYUTexan, who's prolly from Jersey.NTClem ·
HeBeGone!!!NTfredyo ·
they Missed the PI as well. ND should have had 1 more play from the 1 yard line...NTKWIRISH ·
Re: Big 12 admits clock error cost Notre Dame a final play in 28-24 loss to BYU...bleedbluebleedgold ·
BYU s/b fined for students rushing field before game over.LanceManion ·
Maybe the 15th TE fade would have worked?NDNEIL ·
ND would probably have just thrown another fade, like they had done at least 4xs before.NTDadUdaMan4 ·
Would not have made a difference.NTPaND ·
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Morning After Nightmare

OCIrish 6 replies View All
After (1 day) thoughts on lossabalamma ·
Bottom line: we were outcoached, outschemed and outplayed. Credit to BYU.NTDadUdaMan4 ·
Carr is at fault for the non-spike.AlbanyIRISH ·
What will Miami do against soft zone defense?NTNDblues ·
Re: What will Miami do against soft zone defense?FloridaIrishFan0586 ·
I wish you hadn’t mentioned that. I won’t get a minute of sleep until then.NTwhatsamataU ·
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Record against teams finishing the season in Top 10

WoodstockIrish 4 replies View All
But Georgia lost so all is well.NTELP ·
#1 GA lost to unranked Auburn...Undefeated Seasons are rare. We've got time to learn from this lossTyroneIrish ·
Don’t disagree that undefeated seasons are rare but Georgia also was coming off a huge win lastjray ·
No one feels it more than the players and coaches...all we as fans can do to help them win is haveTyroneIrish ·
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For old timers it was Danny Ainge all over again.NT

Hibakusha 6 replies View All
No, The ball was a different shape and we were in the drivers seat. PoofNTwhatsamataU ·
They showed it pre-game…for those (unlike me) who had not lived it.TakethetrainKnute ·
Agree and we was playing a slow down gameHibakusha ·
He hit one of the best-known shots in the 1981 NCAA tournament...fredyo ·
I remember it well - Digger had 4 of his slowest white guys on the floor; Ainge went theNEPA Irish ·
Yup should never have been that close.NTHibakusha ·
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What happened to the great ND tight ends who can catch?Tall WR’s who can catch. Even

whatsamataU 4 replies View All
Our tight ends block well. Catching the ball, not so much.NTDadUdaMan4 ·
I don’t know much about the hyped up frosh, but our other TE’s look slow.NTjray ·
Put our TEs on the opposition running crossing routes all game long.ELP ·
I don’t know if it’s our TEs or our routes. They aren’t targeted at all by design I thinkndphysics ·
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I hope Boubacar apologized to the team.

AlbanyIRISH 11 replies View All
IMO, that was not targeting. He did not lead with his helmet. He was upright, not at an angle...NTKWIRISH ·
classic targeting, pretty much a no brainer callNTD2 ·
Re: IMO, that was not targeting. He did not lead with his helmet. He was upright, not at an angle...bleedbluebleedgold ·
Definitely was. Deserved the ejection. Lucky he doesnt get suspended.Hensou ·
Objective view of the replay: Traore launched, led with the helment and smashed helmet to helmet.SteveM ·
He should have learned that in junior high.Hensou ·
Indeed. He set the way for stupid play.NTghostwriter ·
I saw that same song & dance a couple of times yesterday in other games.ELP ·
Football players are generally stupid.AlbanyIRISH ·
And school doesn’t matter.NTwhatsamataU ·
He better have his foot up that Miami QBs butt for 95% of that game.NTLanceManion ·
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As poorly as they played, the drive mid 4th after our pick had to be

ndphysics 6 replies View All
We never seize the momentOklahomaIrishman ·
Denbrock called the O like there was 1:40 left and we were up 9.NTLanceManion ·
Time to move on from DenbrockNTirish93 ·
Not all him. Carpenters only as good as his tools.NTwhatsamataU ·
BYU should give Dumbrock the game ball.NTIrishize ·
Media been covering for him since his returnNTWestCoastIrishFan ·
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Miami is the season.

AlbanyIRISH 11 replies View All
Re: Miami is the season.OklahomaIrishman ·
Won’t happen with another Kellyball performance. Marcus James Franklin Freeman.NTLanceManion ·
We miss Al Golden. And Riley Leonard was a really good college QBNTirish93 ·
Denbrock needs a mobile QB. It’s that simple. Will open up some runsndphysics ·
And TE’s who are just not blockersNTwhatsamataU ·
whatsamataU, man you got that right. Given ND's TE history...SteveM ·
You mean like Kenny Minchey?NTLanceManion ·
Re: You mean like Kenny Minchey?OklahomaIrishman ·
Maybe but the staff picked Carr. And doesn’t have the people around him to use.ndphysics ·
If Carr was mildly mobile, entirely different game. But with the hype, hard not to keep him.NTLanceManion ·
Had the same thoughtNTirish93 ·
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On reflection this was Miami/A&M redux. Hyper conservative game plan on both sides.

LanceManion 13 replies View All
Wash rinse repeat. Same ole gameplan every time. Tressel ball.NTDiscoRick ·
Coaching has learned nothing. Play defense and plan on giving up less than u scorendphysics ·
Tressell/Kelly in approach. Agree 100%.NTLanceManion ·
Marcus is a conservative coach.AlbanyIRISH ·
Then it may be time to move away from Marcus/Kelly 2.0. Playing for win %.LanceManion ·
Freeman isn’t going anywhere unless he chooses too. Our OC and WR coach need a change. I still can’ndphysics ·
Let's not pass on Ash.AlbanyIRISH ·
In games against good teams don’t think 28 points is a problem. We can do better but u have to scorendphysics ·
He’ll be forced to jettison Denbrock after this season, barring a turnaroundNTLanceManion ·
I’ll believe it when I see it. I can’t see him hiring a more aggressive OC.ndphysics ·
That’s why I say he’ll be forced. $40 million annual o/s spend requires results.NTLanceManion ·
Correct.AlbanyIRISH ·
Either that or maybe the admin says this isn’t worth it. We tried but this isn’t what we wantNTndphysics ·