Brian Kelly lowers the boom on the CFP committee and the Rose Bowl cronyism.
I suspect that this could come back to bite us if we lose. I loathe the CFP - it is a farce, but if we lose, we likely will receive little mercy from the committee.
Link: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30545646/notre-dame-fighting-irish-coach-brian-kelly-threatens-not-play-college-football-playoff
Replies to: Brian Kelly lowers the boom on the CFP committee and the Rose Bowl cronyism.
Dabo is saying the exact same thing.
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ND should line up and play the game in front of them.
Take care of business against Clemson before whining about accommodations in the CFP.
And it is whining. Sends the message that his team wants mommy and daddy in the stands or they will take their ball and go home.
It’s not our party. We are not yet invited.
Shut up and play football,
The pigeon on the chessboard. Hey look at me while he knocks down the players and shits on the board
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His comments are ill-timed and arrogant. He shows a remarkable lack of focus.
Worry about Clemson. Solely.
It is idiotic to threaten a boycott before you have assured participation.
Kelly is a fool on this one.
Should he be watching game film during his press conference?
Grow a pair of balls buddy.
Win first. Whine later.
If you are focused on who’s in the stands you aren’t paying full attention to who is on the field.
It was dumb.
As dumb as you challenging me.
Have you ever competed at a high level?
I seriously doubt it, internet tough guy.
Again, it’s a press conference. Stop acting scared that this will have an impact on the game
If you played D-1 ball like me, you’d understand that.
Now, if you listened to the entire press conference you would also realize that Kelly said his statements are being driven by his players who are concerned. Should Kelly not stick up for his players? You’d BLAST him if he told them to screw off and stop worrying about their parents.
Come on bud, I gotta toughen you up. Haha
Your alma mater must be proud.
Scared?
You must be one of those super-sensitive subalums who think they can intimidate people who disagree with you by challenging their manhood on the internet.
Doesn’t work with me.
You are entitled to your opinion.
I am entitled to mine.
Save the alpha male crap for your
next reunion.
Cheers.
Sorry
You are right. I’m just getting annoyed by people acting like ND should sit on the sidelines with their head down. We were “bullies” at one point and it’s sad to see our own fans not even have any swagger anymore. But I get it. It’s been awhile.
Sorry again.
Look we both agree.
We want ND to win.
We want them to be fearless.
We want them to play smart on the field.
Frank Leahy would have you believe that every opponent he faced was formidable.
He never looked ahead.
Then he would lead his lads onto the field and crush them.
Go Irish. Beat Tigers.
Peace. To you and everyone but Clemson.
Challenging you? Who the f--k are you? He
has a right to an opinion, dumb ass
Can you read?
His opinion is fine. His last comment is not.
Nothing cowardly about my opinion.
Does he really need you to ride sidecar for him?
Go back to NDN, douche
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Rumor is the Eagles want him as coach.
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Can you link a source?
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Yeah, if we lose to Clemson, they're may leave us out now
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Hmm... the dominant criterion for the college championship that dare not speak its name is ratings.
This is the leverage that inflates Kelly's balls,
Kudos for Kelly for backing up what is best for his players.
Personally, I doubt this issue matters much to him. Probably easier to play where they can't have fans b/c there would be less distractions. But it's very important for the kids to have their parents there in what will likely be the biggest game of their lives.
Him going to bat for them is just one of many examples of what makes him a good leader, and why this team is playing so hard for him.
It’s best for his players if they get a shot at a NC
As long as it’s the same for both teams it’s fair.
Boycotting the game would not benefit his players.
They aren't going to boycott the game.
This is just posturing on Kelly's part.
Challenge the CFP AFTER we beat Clemson.
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Lots of people have been saying they should move the game but Kelly needs to worry about tomorrow
If ND doesn’t beat Clemson or at least keep the game close, he won’t have to worry where the FBS playoff games are played. If he wants to threaten staying home for the playoffs at least make sure you get there first.
Yes, shut the hell up and get there first. And I am a Kelly supporter.
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CFP is already making plans to move a game to Arlington if necessary
btw, the term "Rose Bowl" apparently is owned by the City of Pasadena or some such entity, so the CFP can't move it to Arlington and call it the Rose Bowl unless they are allowed to.
I betting if no fans are allowed in Cali, something will be worked out.
But the Rose Bowl people are the bluest of the corrupt blue bloods with inside power.
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If ND makes the playoffs and is assigned the Rose Bowl, they will go.
It's that simple.
I agree the players will want to play, but the parents should be allowed to go.
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And because it's in CA...there will be no fans in the stands.
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Brian Kelly is 100% correct, and I'll say the same thing if it backfires;
Dabo is right with him Why on God's green earth would you fly to California with no parents nor fans..JUst go somewhere else where maybe you can get 5/10 K fans..just like ACC game tomorrow..
But his points are absolutely right. Nice to see no BS from him on this.
You could call it “The RoseBowl” anywhere, and find a venue where families could attend and still maintain Wuhan distance. It is only fair to the players, for once.
I agree that this could come back to haunt us...game is probably a must win now or keep it close.
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Even worse asthetics would be to lose Sat. and have to face Bama in CFP. A big loss there and...
Brian Kelly is the big brunt of jokes. He gets what he wants of not playing in Rose bowl and draws Bama.
Notre Dame is trying to change its image of shit*ng the bed in big situations. This would be a big blow to that.
Even better asthetics (if we lose) would be to go in as #4 seed and knock Bama off as 20pt dogs.
.. and then play the tie breaker with Clemson for all the marbles..
I'd take that. Any scenario where ND is on top at the end is good asthetics, obviously.
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Poorly timed...but his shot was really at the State of California which is valid.
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It’s the same for both teams. He’s paid to win football games.
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