Comments on: Irish Wary of Pitt-Fall

By: Bob Howsam, Jr.

Bob Howsam, Jr. — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:01:07 +0000

In reply to chrisnd93. Good point. But I predicted, Ducks win.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:41:45 +0000

I think this game looks strangely close in the first half, and then in the second their complete inability to stop our run game after being hammered for the first two quarters shows. It has been our pattern since Miami, and I don’t see it changing now. You may be right on the scoreboard figure, but anyone watching the second half will know this was never in doubt.

By: NDBonecrusher

NDBonecrusher — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:21:28 +0000

NWIFAN I hope you are right. I agree with you, but we will just have to see what the kids do. First game this year I have not had pre-game angina. Looking forward to a whoopin’ and hope they deliver!

By: nwifan

nwifan — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:25:21 +0000

If this team is for real, they better be able to take an flamethrower to a team like Pitt which lost to Youngstown St., got blown out by Cinnci and lost to Syracuse. They don’t need to be perfect to pound a team like Pitt.

By: chrisnd93

chrisnd93 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:51:42 +0000

In reply to Bob Howsam, Jr.. How does a team win my 4 points in overtime? Is this like fantasy football whereby you get "bonus" points for interceptions, extra yards, and great defensive play?

By: mdw

mdw — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:55:45 +0000

i’m getting ahead of myself. Alabama hasn’t played anyone and the SEC is not that good this year. Irish will stick it to K sate or Oregon. Win out and lets see what happens. Only get 1 season to shock the word. This is it.

By: John Vannie

John Vannie — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:12:15 +0000

In reply to Bob Howsam, Jr.. I believe I addressed that question quite thoroughly. You need to reread the last paragraph of my Notre Dame's Offense vs. Pittsburgh's Defense section. The subject of a letdown, particularly by the offense, is covered there as well as in the summary and prediction paragaphs. I did not feel the need to repeat myself in the list of pregame questions. Do you think Mike Mayock will enjoy the extra room in the broadcast booth now that Tom Hammond's colossal noggin will be at the Breeder's Cup races?

By: Jack McGee

Jack McGee — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:02:01 +0000

The team that beat Oklahoma was a well lubricated machine managed by a leader who has a tight grip on the wheel. Kelly is not getting ahead of himself or ahead of the season. I imagine he ran a very grueling preparation for Pitt because he will presume nothing. He knows what potential he has here in the Irish team; but potential is just that…look for a very conservative ground game that will suddenly explode. I hope the third string gets to play, but not too much.

By: NDBonecrusher

NDBonecrusher — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:39:54 +0000

Many intelligent posts!

I live in Pittsburgh and dear ole Dad is a proud Panther. The amount of optimism among Pitt fans is impressive. Impressive but ultimately, I believe, unfounded.

Pitt is full of confidence after thumping the mighty Owls of Temple. Woo Hoo. They are in for a rude awakening when the Irish D comes crashing down, and when the running game starts to take hold. They might keep it interesting for a quarter and Pitt might not even be far behind at halftime. But I just do not see this team hanging physically with ND for 4 quarters. This brings me to my final point, and request for feedback: The past 3 games have not been “fancy” victories. No chicanery, no gimmicks, no razzle-dazzle. ND has won because they were stronger and meaner than their opponents. Period. The 4th quarter is when this team shines. Your thoughts?

The only thing that troubles me is that ND seems to have played better away than at home thus far. Not sure I understand that, or if it’s even true. Hopefully the offense reverses that trend tomorrow.

ND 38, Pitt 10. GO IRISH BEAT PANTHERS!!! (Sorry Dad…but not all that sorry.)

By: Tom D.

Tom D. — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:55:18 +0000

Pitt did lose to Youngstown State, which is very difficult to do. Three players charged with assault that will play—hmmm! Game doesn’t need to be close if ND stays on task. Still, Graham is good and Sunseri, who was awful in the past, is throwing better this year. No D for Pitt so take the ball and run it down their throats and win 27-6 on another dreary weather day in South Bend (of which there is an unlimited supply).