Comments on: Irish Outlast Bumbling BC

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:29 +0000

1. I think it is pathetic that we are debating whether the win over a lousy Purdue team or a lousy BC team is the best win of the season.

2. The fourth down wildcat to Hughes was the worst play call I have seen in some time. Was there anyone in the stadium that didn't know we were going run the ball? IF CW is going to tip his hand like that, why not a lead blocker?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:16:33 +0000

for everyone on here who play the arrow is pointing up wait till next year yada yada yada, has anyone stopped to think about how bad this bodes for next season that all but one game have been way to close to play freshman and sophomores in the second half? Now has anyone spent 1 minute thinking about all the O lineman we lose? How scary is that concept it takes CW 4 years to develop players real coaches have at their peak in less than 2?? JC is NFL bound our o line is graduating and 2010 is our year? Paleeeease people the ship is stuck and not going anywhere!!!! Brian Kelly please!!!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:20:42 +0000

Anonymous said...
Regarding Charlie going for it on 4th down at the 1, the fact that BC was stopped deep in their own territory on the subsequent series is why the Irish were in great field position to score what ultimately was the winning touchdown.
10/26/2009 03:37:00 PM

But hindsight is always 20-20. That same mind set almost cost us the Purdue game. And it was a big factor in our defeat to USC! IF CW doesn't want to kick FG's, then stop recruiting kickers!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:20 +0000

The real problem in ND defensive line. I think we have a total of 10-11 sacks in 7 games. I mean if we had a good pass rush, are secondary would play better. Everytime a QB drops back, they have 10-12 seconds to throw the ball!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:37:25 +0000

Regarding Charlie going for it on 4th down at the 1, the fact that BC was stopped deep in their own territory on the subsequent series is why the Irish were in great field position to score what ultimately was the winning touchdown. Who knows what would have happened with a field goal and subsequent kickoff from the 35 in a tie game. I'd hold off on the criticism of that call.

By: IRISH STING

IRISH STING — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:58:56 +0000

CHANGE THE TURF, IT HAS BEEN THE SAME WHERE IT LOOKS GREAT BEFORE THEY START THEN IT COMES UP WITH A HARD CUT AS THE PLAYER FALLS TO THE GROUND. GOOD ARTIFICIAL TURF IS NOW OUT THERE. HAS BEEN THE SAME FOR OVER 50 YEARS AS FAR AS COMING UP MUCH TOO OFTEN.

TOP TEN OR BETTER RECRUITING CLASSES GIVE THEM A CHANCE WITH A SOLID COACHING STAFF THAT IS A PROVEN. ND IS NOT A TRAINING GROUND FOR COLLEGE COACHING.

BRIAN KELLY HAS A STAFF FOR PROVEN RESULTS. I CHALLENGE ANYONE TO NAME A COACH OR STAFF THAT CAN TAKE FOUR QB'S AND DUE TO INJURIES WIN WITH ALL FOUR. THIS YEAR HIS BACKUP STEPS IN WITH THE SAME RESULTS ANOTHER WIN. NOW MY FRIENDS THAT IS COACHING.

CINCY PLAYS PITT, COMPARE THE RESULTS WHEN ND PLAYS PITT.

By: BigBu$$Man

BigBu$$Man — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:21 +0000

Anyone heard from Angry Eagle?

By: ZellarsforMayor

ZellarsforMayor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:26:58 +0000

Most of the above points are debatable depending on your perspective, but one that is clearly not up for debate is that Harrison Smith wouldn't make the walk-on unit at USC, Florida, et al. He is like a deer in headlights and caught out of position a half-dozen occasions every game; when he is in position to make the tackle, he is either juked out of his jockstrap or is dragged 10 yards downfield before the help arrives, (usually in which 3 guys are dragged another 5 yards).

While we have closed the talent gap, Smith and a handful of others illustate first-hand why our D is gashed every game and subsequently why these games are so close.

I also some of it has to do with coaching. Blanton and Gray have had great coverage on some plays but it's sort of 'reactive' where they sit back, blanket the WR, the balls comes in, and the WR catches it. Blanton, Gray and Sergio Brown need to know when to turn around and stick their hand out to deflect the pass or break on the ball for the INT. Only McCarthy has shown a knack for where the ball is.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:15:48 +0000

We make EVERY single QB look like the next Heisman winner. Doesn't matter who it is, or what hes done coming in. We play DOWN to the level of our competition, not up to it. I guarantee we make next week vs. Wash. St. a struggle.

Finally, after 1 guy, and 1 guy only torches your pass defense for big play after big play, wouldn't you see that and put double coverage on him or at least assign 1 guy to him and have him followed the rest of the entire game. I don't care follow him into the freakin' shitter, just make sure he does not make 1 more BIG catch. Gunnel looked like a machine out there.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:35:20 +0000

I too believe that a win is a win. Always glad to hae it! I just feel that after five seasons the total package should present better than it is. We should have left that stadium by a two or three possesion margin considering we had the gift of FIVE turnovers!!! This coaching staff has to find a way to get that ball in the hands of Kyle Rudulph. He has shown his ability to be a playmaker.There is a tremendous amount of talent on this ND football team, and I for one will continue to support them. Last thought….the CW ego needs checked when it's 4th and 1 and you are down by three and you GO FOR IT!! This needs to stop! TAKE THE POINTS!!