Comments on: Irish Run Away from Minutemen

By: El Capitano

El Capitano — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:45:09 +0000

I have to credit Kelly for bringing in Autry Denson. He and he alone has gotten Procise, Adams and Williams up to speed in short order. Great hire. Jury is still out on Todd Lyght but I think it will also prove to be a great call.

By: flirish

flirish — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:22:29 +0000

As with the comments above I have been very critical of kelly and was in the first half of this past game. It was great to see nd take control of a game and win like they were supposed to win.
Secondary is veteran and experienced. Not sure why they are so bad. One interception in four games. burned deep by everyone. We need to step up the pass rush to help the secondary. Clemson has 10 times the speed of any team we have played this year

By: austinirish

austinirish — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 23:03:51 +0000

I am optimistic heading to South Carolina. The D will need to do the kind of job it did against GT. But I like this team’s mojo.

By: bocceman2

bocceman2 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 18:05:52 +0000

I have been highly critical of Kelly not having the team focused in a lot of games over the past several seasons. The first half up to the punt return by Sanders was case in point. However, ND coaches did a helluva job at half making adjustments and inspiring the team for the second half. This Irish team can go far if they can stay focused rest of season.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:48:17 +0000

The positives……no injuries, finally pounded the team like we are suppose to. Some young players got alot of game experience. Our front 7 on the D side of the ball is one of the best in the country.

The Negatives……..play calling at times is suspect. Defense as whole needs to play a whole game. Our secondary is our Achilles heel and teams (Clemson, SC, and others) are going to exploit that!!!! O-line needs to play better to dominat the line of scrimmage.

Big game for the Irish to start the Month of October which will surely define our season.

Go Irish!!!!

By: NDBonecrusher

NDBonecrusher — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:42:44 +0000

Blocking. Hines Ward must have soiled himself when he saw Fuller blocking for Prosise all the way to the end zone. And did anyone else see Greer Martini DECK some dude on Sanders’s punt return? Yeesh. That kid got some nasty in him.

By: NDBonecrusher

NDBonecrusher — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:18:30 +0000

Kudos to all who called the whole “slow-start-then-pull-away” thing. Over 600 yards offense, 2 100+ rushers, Wimbush is a stud, valuable experience for backups, and NO INJURIES TO KEY PERSONNEL, at least that I know of. Nice day at the office.
Secondary and special teams still an area of concern. A messy PAT hold will not hurt you too much vs UMass, but might be a big deal next week and subsequently.
Way to (finally) physically dominate a less-talented team. Time for Clemson!

By: Kenny M

Kenny M — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 07:22:50 +0000

Kizer needs to step up his play if we are to have any hope of beating Clemson. Defense has to be able to get pressure on their QB. The D played better in the second half but overall they played soft today. I don’t think we can go into death valley in prime time and beat Clemson.

Wimbush impressed me today and thsts not easy to do!

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 03:59:17 +0000

Secondary is a worry. They give too much space to receivers. Need to be more aggressive in their coverage.

By: canuck75

canuck75 — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 03:05:45 +0000

When have we ever had freshmen that looked like this! They all look spectacular. As BK said, he’d be crazy to take Fuller out to put ESB in, but what a specimen!

Great recruiting and good coaching. I am feeling pretty good about the next few weeks.