Comments on: Defense Powers Orange Crush

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:33:03 +0000

In reply to ccb. I am going with FIGHTING IRISH: 56 Women of Troy: 14 The gap in talent is just too big for them to be able to keep up.

By: Farsdahl

Farsdahl — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:44:15 +0000

In reply to John Vannie.

Vannie, anyone who claims they didn’t have at least a little doubt about the Syracuse game isn’t being honest with themselves, if not with everyone else as well; everyone thought Syracuse was going to be really, really tough, and we’re all glad to be wrong. We’ve been hurt too many times in the past to think otherwise.

Opie, I’m calling on you to own it: part of you feared Vannie was right. Maybe you projected the uber-fan to everyone else, and maybe you posted on the discussion boards about how we’re underrated, but you can’t be an ND fan without worrying that maybe there’s still a little bit of 2016 left in us, and/or maybe Syracuse really is that good. I did, especially the part about Syracuse’s defense being predatory and getting lots of sacks & turnovers. No longer. I’m all in on our O-line, our defensive secondary, all of it (except special teams; we still suck at kickoffs).

By: John Vannie

John Vannie — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 16:03:59 +0000

In reply to Opie. The early interception by Dungey rattled Syracuse and his injury put a fork in them. The most impressive thing, though, was the defensive game plan by Clark Lea. He deserves tremendous credit for coaching this defense and is finally getting some recognition. Syracuse has very good receivers and DeVito is a capable passer, but ND put a blanket over them. I hope they can do the same thing against USC.

By: Opie

Opie — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:16:29 +0000

In your pre-game write up and prediction (where you picked Syracuse to win), you wrote:
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There are not many weaknesses, however, in this Syracuse offense. This group will score points on anyone with a variety of weapons. Dungey is a physical player at 6’4” 225 and has absorbed his share of hits this season, but he remains fearless. Backup Tommy DeVito is a highly touted redshirt freshman who may be a better pure passer than Dungey, and he has performed well in relief this season.
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Wasn’t it great to be wrong! Do NOT underestimate the ND defense. And this was against a Syracuse team that lost to Clemson 27-24.

By: 2018

2018 — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:55:28 +0000

Great win. Everyone is good till they play Notre Dame. Go Irish !

By: ccb

ccb — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 05:57:17 +0000

I predicted Iriish 45-20/ But, we were better than that!!

Defense is a monster

Look for a blowout of Troy
Irish 52
Troy 17

On to Clemson!

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 05:40:57 +0000

Boy, for a defense that “is wearing down”, they sure looked dominant. Book was a little off, but played great. Hainsey was a momentum and drive killer today. Was nice to see Williams rip off a 32-yard TD run along with Wimbush’s long run.

Hats off to the entire team on this one.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 02:53:11 +0000

I thought the Irish would win but in a high scoring affair. Defense and tackling were very, very good today. Offense had more than a few missed opportunities but still put up 36. Now done to a one game season to make the final 4.

By: irishhawk50

irishhawk50 — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:45:45 +0000

I had said I thought the Orange were a bit overrated. I was wrong they were way overrated! Saying that takes nothing away from the Irish defense who were outstanding even when Dungey was still in the game. Book seemed just a little bit off but the offensive line did him no favors with some stupid and costly penalties. Hopefully the Irish will maintain a killer instinct, tighten up the offense and go out and crush USC.