Comments on: Irish Achieve Success by the Book

By: bocceman2

bocceman2 — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:44:59 +0000

Finally! After 8 years Kelly decides to deviate from dyed in the wool strategy and tries something different.
Why it took so long really doesn’t matter.
Maybe he will now let Chip Long run the offense

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:13:33 +0000

After the Citrus Bowl, I really started believing that Book was the answer for us at QB. While Book has arguably a lower ceiling than BW athletically speaking, he’s way more accurate. He also seems to grasp the playbook well, and just overall looks comfortable in the backfield when BW does not. No INTs, no double coverage throws, just good smart football.

Take care of Stanford next week and I don’t see us losing for the rest of the year if we stick by the Book. VaTech became an overnight dumpster fire, FSU is a shadow of its former self, and Syracuse is the last remaining undefeated on the schedule sans Stanford. Northwestern IMO will turn out to be the “trap” game.

By: Terry MCMANUS

Terry MCMANUS — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:27:29 +0000

Best game by far this season. (Duhh) Good idea to start Book. The conspiracy theorist in me sees this – Book and Wimbush @ qb for the next 4 games, then with 4 games to go Wimbush switches to RB and Jurkovich moves up to backup qb w/o losing eligibility.

Defense was excellent and overall ND did what they should do to an inferior team – kick butt. I felt sorry for the WF QB and I couldn’t help thinking that a year ago he was the big man on campus at whatever high school he went to, and now he’s getting beat up by a bunch of big, mean nasty much older guys – on just about every play. It was an act of mercy to take him out of the game.

By: GOND88

GOND88 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:52:31 +0000

Book and the offense finally looked formidable and on par with other top ten programs albeit against a not real good Wake team. Book’s passes were mostly on target with a nice touch whereas Wimbush’s seems to overthrow or underthrow receivers on short and medium passing routes much of the time.

The next two weeks should be a test of how good ND really is and where we stand relative to other teams.

By: marleyman

marleyman — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:38:03 +0000

Let’s give some credit where it is due. I didn’t think Kelly had the courage to sit Wimbush down, but he did. It will be interesting to see if Kelly’s determination to stay with a winning QB will continue with Stanford and Va Tech.

By: irishhawk50

irishhawk50 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:28:38 +0000

How it should be! Wake up the echoes! OK, I know its only Wake Forest but it was only Ball State and Vanderbilt and they were nail biters. Kelly did what he had to do. I really don’t think he had a choice if he hopes to win out.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:25:43 +0000

Book was great. But while it was glorious to FINALLY see passes be on target (I can’t recall WImbush attempting to throw to a crossing pattern without throwing the ball behind the receiver), some caution is warranted. All 3 other teams Wake has played have passed for over 300 yards against them. Wake does not have a good pass defense, which probably was a big contributor to the decision to start Book. Next week won’t be so easy.

That being said, I do believe Book earned the starting job for next week. We give up some explosiveness of Wimbush, but I think our offense is much more consistent with Book and will move the ball better overall. And I now have much higher expectations for our game against Stanford (that is, I EXPECT to win!).

By: Marty

Marty — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:11:44 +0000

Book made plays and finished drives with TD’s. Looked totally in control. Something Wimbush just hasn’t been able to accomplish. I feel vindicated over my previous posts about the qb situation. I give Kelly tons of credit for making the qb change. I certainly didn’t see that one coming. GO IRISH

By: ST

ST — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:38:58 +0000

Notre Dame vs Wake Forest Football Highlights 2018 Week 4

http://commoncts.blogspot.com/2018/09/notre-dame-vs-wake-forest-football.html

By: Drasail2

Drasail2 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:33:41 +0000

Nice Analysis.
Book has earned this post for the time being. His hitch and sideline throws were very well timed and accurate. fFew lobs to go up for grabs. Defensive rush is getting better week over week. Offensive line was good., Stanford is the real test as they are talented, physical and well coached. I have no issues with some more elaborate rotation to get Wimbush in the mix. I don’t want to see Jurkovich again this year.
Go Irish!