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Comments on: Irish Prepare for Desert Shootout https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/ The Independent Voice of Notre Dame Athletics Tue, 01 May 2018 13:15:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jimbo https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16726 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:41:03 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16726 ND absolutely has to control the LOS and run the ball. If ND runs the ball well they should be in good shape.
A close game has me worried with Kyle Brindza and his more than suspect placekicking. ND defense can not continue its latest trend of giving up big plays and points.
Weather will be beautiful in the mid 80’s and sun, sun, sun. 35-31 Irish.

]]> By: Fitz https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16722 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:07:07 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16722 This one is hard to predict. I agree that we’re a slightly better team but on the road, in the blinding sun, with a hostile crowd… Of course it’s all up to Golson again. I hope Brindza has figured out what the problem is. Just might need a game winner from him this week. But I’ll go with ND 45 ASU 38. Somebody said cancel this series but I entirely disagree. Makes for a really good game and it’s an example of yet another talented opponent the Irish face. Get sick of these other “top” teams padding their schedules with cupcakes. Playing most FCS teams (with perhaps a few exceptions) is like holding a public practice. Go Irish! Should be 8-0 right now and I hope they come out and play like it!

]]> By: Austinirish https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16717 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:46:40 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16717 We are a much better team with Golson at the controls than we were last year. I can’t imagine ASU has exhibited comparable improvement. Yes they are at home, and the crown will be a factor, but our offense should be able to control this game. Notre Dame 41-31.

]]> By: irishhawk50 https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16712 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:19:04 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16712 ASU may not score as much as people think. Didn’t do too well against Utah. Irish need to jump out front to keep pressure off young defense. I don’t care what others say but Kelly has done wonders with a young team that most of us didn’t expect to be a top ten team this year. His November record is good. I don’t really have a prediction but hope the Irish come out fighting. I think they will.

]]> By: PC https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16711 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:35:09 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16711 Three things keeping me from predicting a double digit win:
1. Day game in Arizona heat
2. Game after playing Navy
3. Pac 12 Refs could become an irritant

Season on the line for both teams but I firmly believe we are the better team, with the better QB. Normally this should produce a win. Irish 33-27

]]> By: GerryK https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16710 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:15:59 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16710 In reply to NDBonecrusher.

The loss of Schmidt can not be overemphasized. The Irish defense has lost its heart and soul, and more importantly, its commander. Being replaced by a freshman with no experience and having to dumb down the defense is going to severely limit its effectiveness and agressiveness. ASU will exploit the middle and score in bunches. Let’s just hope Golson can keep up. Your prediction seems realistic, but the score could end up being reversed.

]]> By: mike in california https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16709 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:04:17 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16709 Vannie, biggest home game (crowd) in ASU history expected… Do the Irish have enough left in
their tank is a great question posed by you!!

Golson has become a one man wrecking ball for the Irish.. I don’t know if it’s enough this
weekend.. Poor “special” teams will determine this game. Day and Jones not at full strength
because of the Navy game (the series should be ended)!!!

Overtime Thriller: ASU 34 ND 30

]]> By: BaldKnobber https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16708 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:32:59 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16708 Could not agree more! If motivation counts for anything, having ASU leapfrog over us right before the game should help the boys go into the game with a surly attitude. Can’t wait to see VanGorder busting some moves on the sidelines after the D makes a big play!

]]> By: NDBonecrusher https://dev.ndnation.com/irish-prepare-for-desert-shootout/#comment-16707 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 10:29:46 +0000 https://dev.ndnation.com/?p=5031#comment-16707 Wonderful as usual Vannie. Agree with your pick also. This one is going to a helluva good game! Buckle up!

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