Comments on: Irish Overcome Mistakes to Beat Cats

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:32:44 +0000

In reply to Christopher Seguin. At some point, though, the "bad" things get baked into the predicted result. Just because a 6-point win is predicted doesn't mean the predictor thinks 6 points is reasonable. I've watched three or four NW games this season -- they're not all that great. Without a very avoidable mistake -- the blocked punt -- that game could easily have been 31-10 or 34-10, which would be much more along the lines of what I think this team should be able to do. But as I'm finding this season, a lot of times there's a difference between should and what actually happens, and they're usually due to avoidable mistakes.

By: Christopher Seguin

Christopher Seguin — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:52:10 +0000

Does everyone realize that the line on this game was 9.5, and that the over/under was 51 points? Seems to me that both teams played exactly as they were expected to play, and that Notre Dame did precisely what it needed to do to remain in control, never really giving up. The only really “bad” thing to happen was the blocked punt due to a missed assignment, which left the Wildcats with such a short field that I probably could have scored at TD at that point.

Vannie also predicted a 6 point win in his pre-game Thursday article, so it really shouldn’t surprise anyone that we won by 10.

I guess some are just displeased about the MANNER in which we won, rather than the OUTCOME in that we did win. On the road. In November. Against a pretty damn good (and very underrated) Northwestern team.

Go Irish!

By: Zeke1883

Zeke1883 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:33:25 +0000

In reply to Marty. They never bothered to show a replay either. That one was a complete mystery.

By: Drasail2

Drasail2 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:23:05 +0000

Nice summary.
This was a Wildcat team that thumped Wisconsin last week in that stadium. So not a bad team, not a weak opponent. More tough opposition to come.
That we needed some stone cold Ian Book is the storyline this season. He is integral and instrumental.
The defense is now in the mindset of doing what needs to be done. That is a winning mindset.
Better than 2012. Let’s see where that takes us.

By: 2018

2018 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:22:27 +0000

No penalties for northwestern, come on. I wouldn’t know what to do if ND ever had that happen. This team is good, as third quarter showed. They can beat anyone. Can’t imagine Florida state player is prepared for weather on sat. There’s a reason those teams from the south (or USC) doesn’t travel here this time of year. Seasonally warm for the Irish

By: GOND88

GOND88 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:06:28 +0000

I chewed off a few fingernails thinking that ND was going to give this one away, but they rallied. Still, if they make mistakes like they made last night against premier teams they will lose. They can’t struggle the rest of the way and just win close games as that will cause pollsters to doubt their ability to play with Alabama and Clemson or claim that Michigan is a better team at this point of the season even though ND beat them in week one.

Northwestern borrowed heavily from Pittsburgh’s defensive game plan and ti worked to perfection in the first half.

It’s easy for us fans to say but they need to lay the wood on their next three opponents and dominate to convince any doubters.

By: Terry McIntire

Terry McIntire — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:35:24 +0000

The game was filled with mistakes and some questionable calls, but that is college football. It’s good to have these things happen now, to learn from them so not to repeat them later. Remember they are still kids playing there hearts out.

By: Farsdahl

Farsdahl — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 17:16:23 +0000

This game answered the question I’ve had all year, whether our offensive line will be good enough to win a championship. They’re very good, but I don’t think it will. Our defense will keep us in every game, Ian will always be dangerous, and the line should be good enough to get us to 12-0. However, we’re not going to be able to match a truly elite defense when we get to the playoff. I really, really hope I’m wrong.

By: Rich05

Rich05 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 16:30:30 +0000

I don’t like clamoring for someone losing their job, but Polian’s got to be shown the door. It was 24-14 with the Irish still relatively in control and the blocked punt happened. There have been too many times this season where a mishap on special teams occurs that create problems

By: Marty

Marty — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 15:48:01 +0000

Was swearing at TV as well for our not so special teams. Blocked punt, penalties on kickoff return, and penalty on kickoff with an “illegal formation”? What the hell is that? Have never seen that one before.