Carr named starter
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What I took from the unexpectedly close competition is that ND still hasn't found an elite QB,
unless you buy the highly unlikely idea that both are elite. So, as ever it seems, it will be make the ND QB beat us and not we can't let the QB beat us. (I didn't say "with his arm" because with these two, that's the only way they can beat you.)
Congrats to both players on a great competition.
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Carr is the starter. Minchey is the alternator.
Here’s hoping both have good mechanics…
Awesome, with the talent around him Carr should be able to learn and grow
while being successful.
Strong running game, excellent WR corp and a QB that throws dimes all day, this O can be lethal.
Carr throws dimes and picks
He won the battle because he pushes the ball down field.
I expect some picks, but more dimes.
Be pretty easy for Denbrock to protect Carr from himself while he grows.
Strong running game and the fact that Carr practices against probably the best defense he'll see all year should help.
You're right though, he's going to throw some picks. ND got spoiled last year with how well Leonard protected the football.
Let the good times roll…
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Great! He has a killer supporting cast around him to help, too.
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Get on board boys or hit the showers.
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Let's roll!
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CJ is the starter for Miami. Did the staff make this decision w/ 100% confidence? .
I wonder what it was that separated CJ from Kenny? Good or bad. MF will take full responsibility for the decision.
In Athletics, nothing is ever 100%. Freeman and staff
have done an outstanding and adjusting. I trust them
Truth.
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I'm sure he will be asked.
And I'm sure he will have an answer.
Magic 8 ball works wonders
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Reply hazy, try again
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yes
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It's great to feel that we have a virtually equivalent spare. Things happen.
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Good timing, Marcus
Carr has the highest ceiling, and Kenny is QB 1A in my mind and should play some.
Nice! Hoping he does well.
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It's a long season. We will need both. Go Irish!
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I think both get playing time. Might see both vs Miami depending on circumstances.
Minchey may play short yardage situations at least.
I'd prefer to keep the red zone offense intact.
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ND was a very Brian Kelly-esque 89th in red zone offense last year. Not good.
A lot of that problem rests with Denbrock trying finesse when a sledgehammer woulda got the job done. Especially given ND's schedule last year. The Army game had me thinking BK was calling the O again.
Riley graduated
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That is not what Freeman has said. He was asked that very question and said the opposite of your
position.
The "Minchey will start" people are saying things like this to try and save face.
Not saying that's you, just saying it has been amusing to watch people run with the Minchey story when it has been apparent from last year that CJ will start.
I have no preference or knowledge. Just assuming the skill sets are different
We may find a way to take advantage of it.
We have well paid, experienced coaches to figure this out. I am sure there is a plan in place.
Like I said, Freeman shot down that idea last week.
But we will see.... again if we win all is good!
We are fortunate to have two good young QBs. Let's hope they both stay healthy.
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Amen, lets go win a natty
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Happy to see this
Don't get me wrong, I would have been happy with Minchey as well. Both of those guys put on a competition we haven't seen since the likes of Rick Mirer vs Jake Kelchner in the spring of 1990.
The length of the competition tells me that the two of them were duking it out, and the better man at the moment won, that neither were given the Brian Kelly appointee status from the start.
Link: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/article/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-team-names-sophomore-cj-carr-teams-starting-quarterback-ahead-of-2025-college-football-season-252771277/
As expected...
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Here's hoping he's not playing looking over his shoulder.
Every thing he does and say will be micro analyzed here and across other social media outlets. You have to live with the sacks and picks. He was named the starter. We have to live with it.
Marcus Freeman is a forgiving coach
There were plenty of times in the early part of 2024 when Riley Leonard made quite a few bone headed decisions, but was still allowed to continue doing his job.
He understands that players are human beings, and that they will screw up at times. The players also know that they aren't going to be walking on egg shells around him.
What?!? ND QB getting micro-analyzed?
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There is HUGE pressure being the ND QB. Ian Book & Riley made reference to this recently.
The pressure is huge no matter what. He has been preparing for this. We will see what he is made of.
Personally, I think he has the mental toughness and talent to thrive. There will be a NIU moment this season... we will see if he is able to respond and rebound like Riley
Carr's in frequent contact with Book who lives in South Bend now. Buchner knows the pressure too.
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Drama.
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