Comments on: Fight Until You Die

By: jsmittyund03

jsmittyund03 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:32:26 +0000

I’ve been preaching it since the B/G game, he’s one of the best athletes on the field. IMHO, we didn’t get him the ball enough, and yet, he maintained an entirely team attitude, and was w/o a doubt a captain when it came to sideline encouragement of some of the younger guys. Riddick deserves the team MVP this year. I hope he knows how much we will miss him.

By: MICHAEL SHERIDAN SEAN HAYES

MICHAEL SHERIDAN SEAN HAYES — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:54:31 +0000

ND ’73

GO IRISH! ND WILL WIN NATIONAL TITLE THIS YEAR.

MIKE HAYES

By: Tim V

Tim V — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:22:06 +0000

In reply to Bob Howsam, Jr.. Also for motivation, you can add the fact that irregardless of who wins the SEC championship, ND will be an underdog, even though ranked #1. Just bring it on!

By: Bob Howsam, Jr.

Bob Howsam, Jr. — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:12:18 +0000

In reply to Whitecoat. Does anyone know where Scout or Rivals rated this year's current senior class? Talk about coaching em up. Wow.

By: Richard Magnone AKA THE ECHO

Richard Magnone AKA THE ECHO — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:37:56 +0000

In reply to Whitecoat.

REMEMBER LOU SAID “HE WAS HERE TO WIN FOOTBALL GAMES FOR ND. NOT SOME OF OUR GAMES,NOT MOST OF OUR GAMES;I’m HERE TO WIN ALL OF OUR GAMES”.(1988) BRIAN KELLY HAS ND #! in 2012. DID ANYONE BELIEVE…I DID & SO DID MANY ND FAITHFUL.
“WAKE UP THE ECHOS” THE ECHOES ARE SCREAMING. GO ND

By: Whitecoat

Whitecoat — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:16:14 +0000

I did some research today on the 3-star players we have playing this year, of course Teo was 5, but look at this list of 3-star recruits since 2008: John Goodman, Mike Golic Jr, Calabrese, Eifert, Toma, Turk, Collinsworth, Bennet Jackson, Rees, Kona Schwanke, Justin Utopo, Golson, Mathias Farley, Nick Martin, Cam McDaniel, Nick Barati, Chris Brown, and I may have missed a couple. Tuitt & Ishaq Williams were both 5 star along with Teo, only three 5s, which also included Crist, Floyd and Rudolph who left. Rest were 4s. But these 3’s became key players, which is what Kelly is known for developing players.

By: Bob Howsam, Jr.

Bob Howsam, Jr. — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:45:39 +0000

In reply to Len. Whoa Len. It's not a criticism, it's simply an observation.

By: Bob Howsam, Jr.

Bob Howsam, Jr. — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:43:50 +0000

In reply to chaz.

I haven’t read the SI smear piece and don’t intend to, but I think the added motivation will be what the haters and supposed experts say between now and the game about how the Irish:(1) don’t belong in the NC Game, and (2) will get trounced.

One supposed SEC expert is saying the Irish would be the 7th best team in the SEC. I love it and I’m sure Kelly and the players will find plenty of bulletin board material.

The USC game was actually a great warm-up. The Trojans had two phenomenal running backs, two WRs who will go in the first round of the NFL draft and a fairly stout D. But for SC’s fullback dropping a sure TD near the end and SC failing on 4 tries from the 1, who knows how the game might’ve turned out.

I hope the Irish find ways to stay sharp between now and the NC Game. That is a tremendously long layoff. Does anyone know if NCAA rules allow them to hold a scrimmage with say … the Buckeyes?

By: JRicci

JRicci — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:25:47 +0000

In reply to Bob Howsam, Jr.. LOL. Leave it up to Bob to always find a way to criticize Kelly.

By: Len

Len — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:01:55 +0000

Bob Howsam,
While I agree with you that not having Riddick run the ball on the last visit to the red zone was perplexing, criticizing a coach who has exceeded all expectations for a couple of play calls is ludicrous. Obviously, a great coach saw something and called plays he thought were best for the situation he was facing. What is with the constant criticism? The armchair quarterbacks must be complete egomaniacs to think they can second guess the coach of the unblemished, #1 team in the nation.
Keep your grumblings to yourself and enjoy the moment.