Comments on: Battle of the Bronx

By: Don

Don — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:09:43 +0000

Irish defeat Army and will accept bid to play Hawaii in the Aloha Bowl

By: terry

terry — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:30:37 +0000

We should win this game. We should have learned a bitter lesson from the thrashing we got from Navy. But even if we DO win this game and go to 6-5, we should NOT accept a bowl invitation until we

BEAT USC.

The streak must end. We are NOT back until it does. And for it to end a week from today in Los Angeles as the sun slowly sinks in the western sky, in front of the glitterati, the flora and fauna of the area, the stars, the wannabes, the former USC stars, the linsey, the woolsey –

would be most appropriate.

Anyone out there remember 1986?

By: Dillon Domer

Dillon Domer — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:43:26 +0000

Simply another indicator of how far ND football has fallen that there is serious discussion regarding if we will beat Army and how close the game will be. Our team this year has been inconsistent. I disagree with those who say that USC will be the true test of where we are as a team . . . today is the true test of where we are. Look, we are not yet good enough to line up and beat USC, either talent wise or schematically. Sure, we could win, but it would require some special circumstances for that to occur. Today’s game is the type of game that the Irish over the last couple years would lose – the game against an inferior opponent, that you must win, and that everyone knows in advance what the other team is essentially going to do. Today’s game will let us know two things: if we have a defensive coordinator or simply a sham in the box and if we have a head coach truly committed to Notre Dame versus protecting his cronies – Diaco must win this game today. If not, he should be replaced. If we lose and Diaco retains his job, Kelly is not serious about returning Notre Dame to better football, as championship football begins with stellar defense. You saw the Navy tape, you heard Diacos comments after the Navy game, and you effectively heard Kelly reprimand him. Today the rubber meets the road.

Good luck Irish players. Play with intensity and grit, as the Army players will, with no doubt, show up prepared to play. Every player on the Army team went to West Point during a time of war, with overseas deployment to a hostile land a certainty upon graduation. If they are not intimidated by men with guns who want nothing more than to kill them, they will not be intimidated by a freshman quarterback.

By: cw

cw — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:46:57 +0000

In reply to Brad. Gooder? Really? Enough said! Irish roll!!!!

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:56:07 +0000

44-14 Irish roll.

By: Meh

Meh — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:51:20 +0000

I don’t see a ND defense holding an option team that averages 31 points a game to less than two scores. I think ND wins this game but Army is going to move the ball a bunch.

Also, I nominate Trent Steelman for best football name of 2010.

By: Kbyrnes

Kbyrnes — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:44:51 +0000

Terry,

All I can do is quote this ancient saying to you: “May the great gods of heaven and earth, the gods of Assyria, the gods of Akkad, and the gods of Eber-nari curse you with an indissoluble curse.”

Fitz, RocketShark of NDN compiled a great history of the green jerseys, and between that and my own miserable knowledge of things, the “surprise” factor has not been a consistent aspect of the green jerseys throughout history. They certainly were that in 1977, but this, I think, is primarily a nod to history, though I’m sure Kelly would like the attire to further impress upon the players the tradition, lore, etc. of ND football.

As for the game prediction, if we can beat Utah, a ranked opponent, 28-3, we can beat Army 35-14. But given the seaosn overall, I’m still in that zone where you say, “Lord, I believe; help me in my disbelief.”

By: Fitz

Fitz — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:00:13 +0000

I think we will find a way to win this weekend, which is great as this is pretty much a must win game. I agree that USC will be more of a true test of the program but for making a bowl game and avoiding a humiliating 2nd loss to a service academy this year it’s a must win. We have to get the run game going again, even if like last week it takes a few to drives to get it kickin’, Kelly has to show patience again. Rees has done well but being on the road it’s too much to ask him to throw the ball a ton of times and win the game on his own. Furthermore I live in the NY area and the forecast calls for very blustery winds tomorrow which could effect the passing and kicking games. It’s kind of neat that the Irish will be wearing their green jerseys this weekend but to be honest I think I would’ve saved them for USC. Likewise, I don’t like the trend started only in the Charle weis era of announcing well beforehand that we’ll be wearing the green shirts, the whole point from back in the day was it’s supposed to be a surprise. Having said that if we win i won’t be complaining!

By: KK009

KK009 — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:54:46 +0000

In reply to Tom Breslin. Speed at Navy??? Speed?? This has to be a trick question, in the history of CFB, no one has ever said, "man we need to have more speed, did you see the speed of those Navy boys??"

By: irishhawk50

irishhawk50 — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:22:41 +0000

I think this game will be a true test of Diaco, “fool me once….”. On a paper,as with Navy, it appears the Irish should dominate. I have had faith in Kelly and I think he did learn his lesson from the Tulsa game, although never admitting it, which is OK. The important thing is he learned the lesson and adjusted the game plan for Utah. A good sign. I remain optimistic about this game and feel the true test of progress will come against USC.