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ND football scheduling: idiotic last year; smart this year.

Irishize 9 replies View All
What hasn’t changed hiweverWoodstockIrish ·
Current SOS is 14. Of course, that’ll changeNTirishone ·
What hasn’t changed hiweverWoodstockIrish ·
Agree. With the exception of the Big10 crybabies possibly dropping games, this schedule is perfect.LanceManion ·
SC is not trending up as a program, IMO.NTiairishcheeks ·
BIG10 was a major mistake for them, but early games they play wellNTLanceManion ·
"this schedule is perfect" to coast into the playoffs. Not really exciting to watch.NTSteveM ·
Yep...but that's the game these days. Hopefully it works...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
True. Who gives a rat's butt? Endgame is a natty. The Big did this for decades. Let's get ours.NTLanceManion ·
+2

The Mormans are foaming at the mouth over our contest in Provo.Link

Curly1918 19 replies View All
I'm looking forward to ND kicking their asses.AlbanyIRISH ·
Gotta take care of business this weekNDWisconsin ·
Tickets are insaneNigel Tufnel ·
The scenery is spectacular... especially coming from the Mid WestLinkCurly1918 ·
Utah is unbelievably beautiful. I’ve had the privilege to go to a number of remote places where itFrankx ·
Clandestinely dated an LDS girl for awhile…ripperduck ·
Re: Clandestinely dated an LDS girl for awhile…THEISMANCARR ·
I thought that Bill Clinton originated this phraseNTCurly1918 ·
Give that man a cigar!NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Tons of Scandinavian blood in Mormon women and they are horny as hell but with an objective...Curly1918 ·
Re: Tons of Scandinavian blood in Mormon women and they are horny as hell but with an objective...goirish1984 ·
Funny as hell, thanks for sharing. BwahahahahaNTFrankx ·
Healthy living, in addition to being beautiful, Mormon chicks tend to be easy.NTLanceManion ·
A game as big as this...you want to bring all of your wives...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Would cost a bundle to get tix for Brigham Young's living descendants.Curly1918 ·
Bring 'em Young or don't bring 'em at all.NTHensou ·
You need one of those Catholics v Mormons shirts. I think BYU will be our hardest game, TBH.LanceManion ·
BYU is a top 10 team.AlbanyIRISH ·
Re: BYU is a top 10 team.WoodstockIrish ·
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The OFFICIAL Thursday Notre Dame vs. Purdue prediction thread!!!

AlbanyIRISH 37 replies View All
ND 52 PU 14NTTHEISMANCARR ·
Irish 47; Boiler Makers 17NTJarHead4ND ·
Notre Dame 45 Purdue 17NTbuddydusty ·
Irish 47 - Purdue 10NTmurph92675 ·
ND 48 - Purdue 17NTNDFan66 ·
ND 60 - Purdue 52NTShadow_of_the_Dome ·
That would count as our first loss with the CFP…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Men of God 54 PurWHO 10NTKWIRISH ·
ND 45 Pur 17NTjamie ·
Notre Dame 38 Purwho 7NTTongal ·
ND 48, Purdue 17NTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Catholics 52, Heathens 3NTndunabomber ·
42 - 10NTund67 ·
ND 42 Purdouch bags 10NTbill rekles ·
ND 54 - PU 17NTClem ·
ND 56 - PU 9NTjimbasil ·
ND 41 Purdue 21NTNDQuebec ·
ND 33 Purdue 17NTNDblues ·
Best team in IN 44. Worst 13NTirishone ·
IRISH 45 - Little Engines that Couldn't 17NTZellars94 ·
38 - 17NTwhatsamataU ·
Ramblers 53 Boils 10NTHensou ·
ND 44 Purdue 10NTnddad98 ·
Irish 51 Boilers 20NTjrdjr84 ·
Irish 31 PurCANT 14NTfaircatchcorby ·
ND 38 - Boiled Makers 13NTSteveM ·
Notre Dame 48, Purdue 20NTNDCAUK ·
ND 62 - 10NTLanceManion ·
Boilermaker drinkers 52 Purdon't 13NTCurly1918 ·
Irish 45 Boilers 13NTNigel Tufnel ·
ND 52 Pee U. 17NTIrishize ·
ND 55 - Purdue 21NTmurph78 ·
Notre Dame 45 vs. Purdue 10NTJerseymick ·
ND 51 - purd 20NTghostwriter ·
ND 58 Purdue 17NTjray ·
ND 55 Purdue 10NTmichiganirish ·
Irish 56 Boilers 17NTAlbanyIRISH ·
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There is buzz about Brian Kelly to Rutgers, per the Athletic.NT

Irish_Demon 17 replies View All
Re: There is buzz about Brian Kelly to Rutgers, per the Athletic.Mannyboy ·
"buzz about Brian Kelly" Never liked the guy. I was born in Jersey. Rutgers can do better.NTSteveM ·
Eh, more power to him if he does go for that jobndunabomber ·
He'd be lauded there for being Coacho Cinco, Mr. 8-5NTjrdjr84 ·
The author is making up a story, not reporting a rumor.D2 ·
Not the only one reporting it. I read it while in NY last weekend?NTwhatsamataU ·
This is a standard move by Armstrong who has done it often.D2 ·
Unless they are promising some big NIL, he should runNDNEIL ·
Probably not a good move for BK unless he has no better options.Clem ·
He's already working on his "Joisy" accent!NTIrishize ·
Best be careful not to cross da "family" there...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
If he does, he'll sing like a canary. He's a soprano.NTIrishize ·
From their keyboards to God's ears... Would love to see that one.TakethetrainKnute ·
If true, God Bless RutgersNTMark ·
This makes sense and would be a good hire.ELP ·
BK has hire ambitions, but he would give Rutgers a fit; and fit, perfectly, at BC:Irishize ·
And, BK can rehabilitate his image at BC / Rutgers if moderately successful and stay long term.NTELP ·
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All ND beat writers podcasts are ripping Denbrock. Will be interested to see if the O looks a l

WestCoastIrishFan 50 replies View All
Can't stand the 2nd and 10 run up the middle. Price/Love are goneNT81Brown ·
As they should. The concepts and playcalling look painful. Lack using talent is inexcusableNTKaramello ·
You are being ridiculous. Look at the scoreboard.NTHensou ·
ND scored fewer points than it was favored byNDCAUK ·
You dismiss points then demand more points?NTHensou ·
Re: You dismiss points then demand more points?NDCAUK ·
"There's more nuance to the effectiveness of an offense than just points, points, points"NTHensou ·
#NTHensou ·
I’ve listened to some too, I would not say they are “Ripping” anyone. IMHO! I’m allFrankx ·
I've listened to a number of them and don't have the same takeaway.iairishcheeks ·
Irish Illustrated...not creative, not exciting. ISD...not taking advantage of the talent on the rosWestCoastIrishFan ·
Well, critical yes, not "ripping".iairishcheeks ·
for a group who rarely says anything bad, it’s rippingNTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Good questions! I'm sure West Coast will provide shortly.NTmichiganirish ·
Re: All ND beat writers podcasts are ripping Denbrock. Will be interested to see if the O looks a lZander ·
Re: All ND beat writers podcasts are ripping Denbrock. Will be interested to see if the O looks a lIrishChristopher ·
Re: All ND beat writers podcasts are ripping Denbrock. Will be interested to see if the O looks a lKWIRISH ·
Need to relax. We’re fine. Which beat writers? All the fat ones?NTDonMiller ·
No, the ugly ones.NTIrishize ·
I understand the concerns...but ND has outscored its opponents 120-23.NTChris94 ·
Yet we know from watching...scores can be deceiving. The offense is bland.Karamello ·
It’s far from bland. It’s effective enough to get 3 blowout wins.Hensou ·
yep, they outscored the last 10 teams last year by a lot, as well.NTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Agree. Improvement is possible, but Stats are decent.NTLinkHensou ·
Reminds me of a Holtz championship season progessionShadow_of_the_Dome ·
We need to peak for BYU and MiamiWoodstockIrish ·
The Zealots want 500-yard O games with flashy plays in the first 3 games of the season.Hensou ·
Re: The Zealots want 500-yard O games with flashy plays in the first 3 games of the season.WoodstockIrish ·
Most, but not all, aren't facing tough competition yet.NTHensou ·
We don't know if Wisconsin or MSU qualify as "tough competition" yetNDCAUK ·
#NTHensou ·
I don't care about ND beat writers; it's Freeman who needs to force change.AlbanyIRISH ·
He has ti impose his will on denbrock.NTndphysics ·
The O will open up as the OL gels.NTHensou ·
When playing these mid teams (e.g., Purdue), I'm ok if we use the games to work on scheme/devt./etcLanceManion ·
ND has a generational QB and stable of highly regarded WRs and the passing game is pedestrian atWestCoastIrishFan ·
A stable of highly regarded receivers? I beg to differ. If you leave out Porter because of injuries,NDQuebec ·
Carr was being discussed as a Heisman hopeful, and our O certainly isn't making that case.LanceManion ·
Long way to go in this season.NTHensou ·
Exactly. Only ND goes into a fetal position like this. Other schools don’t havendphysics ·
Re: All ND beat writers podcasts are ripping Denbrock. Will be interested to see if the O looks a lELP ·
Would love to see any of the beat writers replace Denbrock. I'm sure they are all fabulous OCs.NTHensou ·
Most have played or coached at a high level. If they can see the tendencies, I'm sure opposingWestCoastIrishFan ·
Which ND beat writers played/coached at a high level?irishone ·
Then fire Denbrock and replace him with you or a beat writer.Hensou ·
That’s original!NTwhatsamataU ·
I would be very happy to see Gino take over play calling for Denbrock.NTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Of course you would.NTHensou ·
I've often heard coaching Pop Warner isn't the same as D1 high end college footballELP ·
AND those little twerps execute for sh*t.NTLanceManion ·
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Purdon't... anymore.

Curly1918 8 replies View All
I was at that game with several classmates...indeed a long drive home to ND. Never disrespect PurdueTyroneIrish ·
I bet some engineer from Purdue will hit it bigNDWisconsin ·
Exactly; if it can happen at IU it can happen anywhere.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Hoosier sugar daddy?TakethetrainKnute ·
IU alum and billionaire Mark Cuban is the Hoosier's $ugar daddy.Irishize ·
ND has more sugar!NTwhatsamataU ·
My first game was Purdue at ND, Oct 1, 1960.ELP ·
ELP, your recollections bring back great memoriesIrish_Demon ·
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Luke Talich's Hand Injury Adds to Notre Dame Football's Safety Questions Ahead of PurdueNTLink

UHND 5 replies View All
Joey O'Brien, come on down!!NTIrish_Demon ·
See and believe! Best PA HS Safety I've ever seen!NTirishslovak ·
We also have reliable Etan Long if Joey has a tough day, but he must be good to have passed Long onBaronVonZemo ·
I especially liked your “shorthanded” pun in the article. Well done!NTjimbasil ·
Wish I could say that was intentional...Frankie V ·
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I don't get the 7-8 in the box against the run argument

MarkHarman 9 replies View All
Re: I don't get the 7-8 in the box against the run argumentndinga ·
You have to remember we are protecting CJ first, as the season goes along we will open itTHEISMANCARR ·
Year-over-year, we seem to forget things that worked from years past:TE passes, RB wheel, slant, etcLanceManion ·
Our offense is so predictable. U know 80% of the plays. Whats interesting is that the 20% outliersndphysics ·
I was thinking about this last night. I am guessing ND rarely lets the O go agains the D withoutWestCoastIrishFan ·
I think they are trying to replicate Lou teams: execute so well you can't be stopped. It's not 1988.LanceManion ·
It's not as black and white as that but a team with ND's talent should be having a fieldClem ·
Lou would routinely run it against 8 or 9 man frontsndunabomber ·
Lou ran an option based offense against 7-8 man boxes like every other run heavy team.Clem ·
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With all the harping on what didn't go well against MSU, and I'm as guilty as any,

Clem 5 replies View All
What did Fitzgerald say about playing ND?jimbasil ·
If Butterfingers McGee hadn't dropped the easy TD in the endzone, might have been a different gameLanceManion ·
Re: If Butterfingers McGee hadn't dropped the easy TD in the endzone, might have been a different gamendinga ·
Probably said it in between reading pages of the post-game injury report.NTClem ·
To be fair, he kind of did give it awayndunabomber ·
+1

Denbrock

primo 6 replies View All
I saw Eli Raridon yesterday run an awesome pass route for a big pass that Ijray ·
The shotgun running play had spread like wildfire and is completely ridiculous in short distance!Rocketman84 ·
It's early, and I'd like to think that Denbrock is testing out options, but he's also Denbrock.LanceManion ·
Would like to see him give Walton a few more carries. Our fastest back! No run over 20irishslovak ·
Denbrock is a shotgun coach, so get used to it.Clem ·
Gilbert proved there are no training wheels on Carr. But I agree under center is better.NTHensou ·
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Strange Days IndeedNTLink

Hensou 10 replies View All
Maybe he was planning to jump it with his moped.NTLanceManion ·
May he get the help he needsndunabomber ·
Don't know what his current employment situation is.Hensou ·
CTE?NTShadow_of_the_Dome ·
Can't dismiss the possibility.Hensou ·
Box trucks seem to really piss off ex-quarterbacks. Just ask Mark Sanchez...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
This story actually makes me really SAD. Reminder to NEVER wish ill to a transfer or recruit whoFoolBear ·
True, but maybe this event saves his lifendunabomber ·
I certainly hope it doesNTTakethetrainKnute ·
Yep. Good post, that all should read.NTFrankx ·
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If u were CJ Carr would u want to come back for another year

ndphysics 19 replies View All
I don't see what he stands to gain.NTNDQuebec ·
If there's a chance I might get drafted by the Browns I would.NTClem ·
In a year when he was touted as a Heisman hopeful, he's not exactly being showcased.LanceManion ·
Plenty of time to figure that out.Hensou ·
Yes, under a new OC.AlbanyIRISH ·
Probably depends on what his NIL/revenue sharing deal is at ND next year. Unless he is a clearShadow_of_the_Dome ·
It isn't always about the moneyD2 ·
I would go Manning and Carr as top two. Mestemaker as third choice. Don’t want Moore or Sayin.ndinga ·
Re: It isn't always about the moneyadmiraltact ·
For once, I thought the talking heads were actually hyping a ND player for Heisman.FoolBear ·
I'm guessing it will be a tough decision for him. Without a change either in the OC's scheme or theWestCoastIrishFan ·
I think this is the right answer. If system and OC are same he may gain nothingNTndphysics ·
Could Marcus steal Fat Chuck's son, Charlie Headset, from Lame Kiffin to be our new OC?NTIrishize ·
He's a Wei$...so there is a way...NTTakethetrainKnute ·
Fat Chuck would gladly advise Jr. about the "guaranteed money" part of the contract.Irishize ·
If he plays one more year for Mike Dumbrick, he'll be ready for the funny farm.NTIrishize ·
FBS QB decision calculus also includes a 7-figure salary if he chooses to stay.NTSteveM ·
Re: If u were CJ Carr would u want to come back for another yearadmiraltact ·
Yes, I think so. I don't see complete development yet. I really want to see what he's got when wefaircatchcorby ·
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Running Game & Tight Ends

IdahoIrish 7 replies View All
Every time they'd move the TE in motion, they'd end up running the ball. Flanagan lined up in theLanceManion ·
We will look back in a handful of years hating that ND wasted the best passer since Clausen. DespitWestCoastIrishFan ·
I agree with everything you said and if we don't reach our goals this seasonIrishChristopher ·
Amen, WestCoast! You nailed it! Denbrock sucks!NTIrishize ·
ND as Tight End U.SteveM ·
Very limited TE production in the passing game at the expense of the run gameNTJerseymick ·
I think we're predictable and conservativeiairishcheeks ·
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What's the verdict on our fake punt? (It was done on 4th and 13).NT

Irishize 33 replies View All
Hate and it will tell u why. Freeman is fine being aggressive .ndphysics ·
Understood. It’s not I don’t like a fake punt but play the whole game with an edge. Be aggressive wndphysics ·
See what you mean but it's a lot less expected on STNTRocketman84 ·
Not a bad call for your fastest player but the stumble caused him to be short and not get outsideNTRocketman84 ·
If he had cut to the outside prior to being tackled, he's got a TE blocker and easily would havefaircatchcorby ·
Intended do but he stumbled turning the corner...happens often when you mix 4.3 speed w/wet surfacesNTRocketman84 ·
Bad time to run itNDNEIL ·
Agree, but we all would have loved it if it worked.NTiairishcheeks ·
Even if it were successfulhipND ·
Almost doesn’t count except horshoes and hand grenades. Good time to try it.NTLanceManion ·
Use someone who knows how to read a block, and someone who is faster. It was open to the outside.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Totally agree. See my comment above. I wrote mine before seeing yours.NTfaircatchcorby ·
Wonder if his stumble led to the misread blockNTJerseymick ·
100%...it's a much larger gain if he didn't stumble hitting the cornerNTRocketman84 ·
Use someone faster.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Can't be serious. He's argubly the teams fastest player. Needed someone not nervous.Karamello ·
Can get faster than the fastest player on the roster, guy ran 10.4 in 10th gradeNTRocketman84 ·
Robinson is one of the fastest players on the team.NTClem ·
He wasn't fast enough.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
No one is when they run to darkness.NTClem ·
This.NTNedoftheHill ·
Reports conflict with our vision.NTBaronVonZemo ·
Great Call IMO, Great Execution, just fell short a couple of yards. MSU stayed discipline...NTKWIRISH ·
I thought it was a good time for a fake before it was run. Just didn't happen.NTmichiganirish ·
Good call, wrong ball carrierndunabomber ·
It wasn't Moore, it was Robinson (announcer was wrong). If it were Moore, he would have gotten it...BaronVonZemo ·
One of the top 5 but Robinson is the fastest by a good bitNTRocketman84 ·
Noah made many gaffs last night.AlbanyIRISH ·
Think it was Brayden Robinson, not Moore.Clem ·
Cut the wrong way on the run, inside instead of outNTjamie ·
Yup, he stays outside and he had the angle on the defenderNTFisher01 ·
I agree 100% and yelled it at the time. Zigged when he should have zagged.ELP ·
This what I saw too. The block was made for the runner to break outside.NTDomer From Hell ·
+1

Back from the game. Thanks to the weather gods for going fairly easy on us. Some thoughts.

LanceManion 11 replies View All
Watch the replay, jva was a beast!NTbrian irish ·
As far as Carr checking down, don’t u think the entire offensive staff and freemanndphysics ·
Agree. The O gameplan reeks of risk aversion.LanceManion ·
I doubt it. With this defense, I think freeman wants no turnovers and 20 to 30ndphysics ·
Don't think this is on CMF. As frequently as he goes for it on 4th down, he wants points.NTClem ·
If he does he might want to tell denbrock. As the HC you are responsible of the OCndphysics ·
I'm sure CMF wanted to establish the run going in and Denbrock planned accordingly.Clem ·
If the D in the last 18 mins of the game is our D, might work. Otherwise …NTLanceManion ·
Yep. Hate this approach. Score points and play to win. Defensendphysics ·
Remember who his mentor is.NTAlbanyIRISH ·
Ain’t that the truth.NTndphysics ·
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No one going to talk about the brawl and shooting at Eddy Street Commons?

ELP 9 replies View All
I was in the general vicinity and survived. I was only able to calm my nerves with copious alcohol.NTLanceManion ·
Leave with an extra white shoe?NTTakethetrainKnute ·
I’ll never tellNTLanceManion ·
Re: No one going to talk about the brawl and shooting at Eddy Street Commons?KWIRISH ·
It was one guy, and I doubt he was tailgatingLinkndunabomber ·
“One white shoe.” Not sure I’ve seen that one.Chris94 ·
I saw some posts on social media. Did you see what happened?NTirish93 ·
Couple of locals got into a fight, one started shootingLinkndunabomber ·
Tailgaters not going to the game left en masse headed to the Eddy bars.ELP ·
+4

Shallow thoughts..

AlbanyIRISH 7 replies View All
WordNigel Tufnel ·
Needed a lot more time to developndunabomber ·
Chambliss was not even the starter last year until the other guy got hurt. He is dynamic.THEISMANCARR ·
Carr is interesting in that he's the anti-Bryce Underwood & almost never goes to the primary read.NTLanceManion ·
#1NTFrankx ·
Correct about Denbrock. Here's what's wrong with him:Irishize ·
It was mentioned during the broadcast that CMF and Denbrock had a not-so-friendlyClem ·
+3

My take on Fitz

DonMiller 6 replies View All
Re: My take on FitzKWIRISH ·
Agree. He had the Sparty fans believing they could win it til late 3rd.NTLanceManion ·
I'll actually agree with youndunabomber ·
Certain people send out a vibe of don't mess with me! Fitz is one for sure....NTirishslovak ·
I like Fitz but the game was never in doubt & wasn't as close as it seemed.ELP ·
This is where I fall also.NTfaircatchcorby ·
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AW did not help his case to retain the starting RB job with the assinine TD celebration.

iairishcheeks 9 replies View All
Re: AW did not help his case to retain the starting RB job with the assinine TD celebration.nddad98 ·
The key is to not do that again. I have faith in AW, I think the oline especially the tall leftTHEISMANCARR ·
Re: AW did not help his case to retain the starting RB job with the assinine TD celebration.bleedbluebleedgold ·
AW is a typical 3rd down backD2 ·
The entire offense participated including CJ, so it’s more than just AneyasNTJerseymick ·
Here's what an irate Marcus told Aneyas after the celebration penalty:Irishize ·
His performance was underwhelming. James and Wilson move chains.NTfaircatchcorby ·
That was ugly and he did that as a team leader?ELP ·
Paid professionals. You pays your money you take your chances…NTTakethetrainKnute ·
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Game Day Thread: vs. Michigan State

Kyle 6 replies View All
Being a little angry at a 17 point win...kgirish ·
Michigan State looks like the real dealndunabomber ·
They might have lost that tough running back of theirs. I hope he comes back next game.NTTHEISMANCARR ·
pleaseNTWestCoastIrishFan ·
Curious to see how Wisconsin and Michigan st do in conference playNTndphysics ·
Could Wisc & MSU handle NC or Dabos?NTELP ·
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Has ESPN Game Day had any coverage of ND at all this year?

NedoftheHill 6 replies View All
No. Flying under the radar..hipND ·
I haven't watched that tripe in years.AlbanyIRISH ·
Yeah. Seems like they want less outrage when they try to screw us at the end of the year.NTNedoftheHill ·
ESPN never wants less outrage. Outrage and emoting is ESPN fuel.NTClem ·
Solid point.NTNedoftheHill ·
A little, not a lot. I tape it and sift through it but today watching cuz I have aFrankx ·