Comments on: Irish Seek Elusive Road Win

By: Seamus

Seamus — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:05:10 +0000

In reply to Lorne.

Really? Last week we saw Book’s ceiling. Yes, he led the team to a last minute TD, scoring it himself. On the other hand he threw three INTs which greatly led to the need for last minute heroics. Of course only two counted because of a late hit penalty. However, he threw that cancelled INT before getting hit, not while. With his running talent and inability to check-off receivers, he possesses the prefect skill set to play for our opponent (Navy) next week.

I like Ian Book. His drive and determination are second to none. He is a true ND man. But he doesn’t seem capable of taking this team any further. At least give Jurkovec some real playing time to prove or disprove your point. And by that I don’t mean one series in the 2nd quarter or in mop up time.

Our playoff aspirations went poof in Ann Arbor. There is nothing to be lost by playing Phil Jurkovec at this point. Obtaining another 10 win season for Brian Kelly’s legacy should be the last thing to focus on at this point.

By: GOND88

GOND88 — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:31:35 +0000

I fully expect ND to be lethargic and uninspired, but they still should find enough moxy to eke out a close win in the fourth quarter.

Ian Book said of the last minute win against Va Tech that that’s the reason you come to Notre Dame. That should make most fans bristle as I don’t think the essence of ND football is beating unranked teams by one point on your home turf late in the fourth quarter. Ugh. But Swarbrick would probably agree.

By: gary

gary — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 13:08:00 +0000

In reply to Reggie. let me see,, If Kelly is still the head coach, it will be close. We make any team look like a top 5 team and this is not going to change until Kelly goes. His conservative style and lack of exciting football is the problem. I ask, why are there so many former players in the NFL yet the years at ND produced average teams.

By: PC

PC — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:39:30 +0000

I predicted a very close game last week because I sensed a fragile team who lost confidence after the Michigan beat down. I think pulling out last weeks game have them a sense of pride and purpose to finish out strong. My hunch is a wider margin then most are predicting. ND 34-17

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:08:36 +0000

Hard to believe it’s been 12+ years since Cutcliffe was on Charlie’s staff and had heart problems (I think that correct, right?). Wonder if things would have turned out different for Charlie if he had been able to stick around..

By: John Vannie

John Vannie — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:43:19 +0000

In reply to Jake in Cali. Each of our remaining games is pretty much a tossup. ND "should" win each one based on comparative rosters, but how each team plays is a huge variable. You can assume these teams will play well against us, so the question is can we match their motivation? Recent history teaches us to expect an upset or two.

By: Lorne

Lorne — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:39:56 +0000

In reply to Stone Cold. That is CRAZY talk. If you want to lose this game, start PJ.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:13:36 +0000

In reply to Jake in Cali. Totally agree. I’m glad I can’t get the ACC network- who needs to watch another Saturday night massacre?

By: Terry MCMANUS

Terry MCMANUS — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:18:18 +0000

Duke used to be a laugher but those days are gone – they are for real. They’re not in ND’s class but that won’t make that much difference – they will be fired up and if BK doesn’t have the team ready to face that – what else is new?

By: Reggie

Reggie — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:05:44 +0000

Hmm this is Duke football not basketball right? How many times do teams like Duke make us fear defeat and play tight? Is the pressure too much? Does the preparation by the coaching staff illicit player deficiency? We have seen this all too much with this head coach — Tulsa, South Florida, Duke and the whole host of other crap teams that have defeated ND or played the Irish like they were a top 5 team, sorry top 25 team, a top 5 team would drill a Kelly coached team. And I do not buy “everyone gets up for Notre Dame.” This game should not be close but it will be.