Comments on: Irish Travel in Search of Points

By: d. gremillion

d. gremillion — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 18:56:41 +0000

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it is probably a duck. ND will never win a Nat Champ with Brian Kelly as the head coach. I hate to say that. Been watching football and head coaches for a long time. Wonder if the ND A.D. watches football. DG, ND ’67

By: Kevin Welsh

Kevin Welsh — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 18:48:21 +0000

In reply to Jake in Cali. Nice call. Don’t quit your day job

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 03:18:10 +0000

There is that old football saying, “if you got two quarterbacks, you really got no quarterback.” It is sad for Notre Dame fans that the head coach’s philosophy for the quarterback position is to use two quarterbacks. If anyone believes he will when a championship, you are crazy.

By: John Vannie

John Vannie — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:56:24 +0000

In reply to irishhawk50. Book will start the game.

By: irishhawk50

irishhawk50 — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:19:09 +0000

This is the last chance for the ND offense to get its act together before, probably, the two toughest games remaining on the schedule. As much as we disparage Kelly, it seems even he has come to realize that he will need better than what Wimbush has shown to defeat the likes of Stanford and Virginia Tech. Hopefully, the rumors about giving Book a real chance with a real game plan come to be.

Curious how the Stanford-Oregon match this week affects Stanford’s play next week. Uh, Oh, am I getting ahead of myself?

By: GOND88

GOND88 — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:33:04 +0000

ND has exploded for 24, 24 and 22 points with the last two coming against inferior competition at home. So I don’t have tons of confidence that they’re suddenly going to hang 31 or more on Wake Forest on the road, but miracles do happen. This is the second year in the offense with a second year quarterback and they are regressing.

Frankly, I don’t know if Brian Kelly has inserted himself into the offense more or if Chip Long is just in over his head. I thought hiring someone with only one year’s coordinator experience was dicey. It seems Chip Long does well in the first half but when defenses make halftime adjustments he struggles making adjustments to the opponents adjustments or the team just isn’t executing, both of which fall on his and Kelly’s shoulders.

I expect a struggle as usual and it will probably go down to the last few minutes in the fourth like it always does.

By: John Vannie

John Vannie — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:38:58 +0000

In reply to Willy. If Wake had anyone other than a freshman starting QB, I would have picked them to win. As it stands, don't underestimate the ability of Brian Kelly and Chip Long to hose this game up royally.

By: Willy

Willy — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:17:01 +0000

The question in my mind is whether being familiar with the Irish defensive scheme can overcome the talent differential. I have low expectations for the Irish offense with basic scheme, play calling deficiencies, and adjustments as evidence.

By: Jim Canfield

Jim Canfield — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:12:13 +0000

Consider the length of this comment as an accumulation of not commenting in 5 years.
I have been a ND fan for almost 70 years. Years ago, the start of college football was the highlight of my season. I always enjoyed the games the traditions, the rivalries and knowing we always had a chance regardless of the opponent. As disappointing as a loss was, it would only put me in a funk for a day or two. I knew we couldn’t win them all and within a day or so, I was ready to analyze the approach we would use to beat our next opponent.
I loved analyzing the next game and while I can’t approach someone like John Vannie, I am proud to say that my predictions were always close. I was able to evaluate the heart of the team, the quality of the players and coaches, the all too often biased refs, the quality of our opponent and knowing that we were always a red x on their calendar in consideration. Barring some weird injury or fluke play I felt I always had it nailed.
Somewhere along the way, actually it was after Lou left, the pleasure of the game gave way to angst. We have had several coaches since Lou but through every one of them, I am continually confused as regards to our play. Games I absolutely knew we would win by double digits might be cliff hangers or even losses. It is not just about winning again, it is about knowing we did the best we could to take the win and we prepared our players properly. It is knowing we utilized the players in the best possible way and that “NO” opponent played harder than us. Therefore, making predictions is not something I have even tried for quite a while.
So, for the first time in over a decade, I am making a prediction. There is no doubt that this is the most pivotal game of the season. Getting ready for Stanford means nothing without a win here. We cannot squeak by on week four, we need a statement win. ND defense continues to shine and ensures the win, holding WF to under 20. ND offense wakes up and whatever QB combination used we will put up 48.

By: Jake in Cali

Jake in Cali — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:50:36 +0000

BK will not have the team ready for the early Kickoff.. What’s new.

WF will treat this like a major bowl game and stick it to us early and often.

ND will not be able to defend the whole field for 60 Minutes..

WF 39
ND27