Comments on: Revisiting the Reboot

By: Saquon Barkley’s Agent

Saquon Barkley’s Agent — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 17:09:28 +0000

In reply to Scott from CLT. I have to agree. The detail in the review is incredible. Great work!!!

By: Irishchip

Irishchip — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 06:12:39 +0000

In reply to Coach.

I agree with the exception of the #1 ranking (they’re actually #2). But, I think most would agree that Bama is “the one” to beat. So, as the old saying goes…”If you wanna BE THE MAN, you gotta BEAT THE MAN”. I think we surrendered that persona in ’12-13. It’s time to get it back!

By: Dave w

Dave w — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:30:47 +0000

Great analysis. Everything listed in order of importance. The strength and conditioning program changes cannot be overstated in importance. Injuries way down, players not tired in 2nd half. Pushing people around on the line. Love our o line, especially the left side. Mcglinchey is a monster. Go Irish!!

By: Saquon Barkley’s Agent

Saquon Barkley’s Agent — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:20:52 +0000

In reply to Ted P. Where has his head been the last five years? Is that a serious question? In 2012, in the run up to the National Championship Game, he found out his star LB was a freak who fabricated a story about a phantom girlfriend’s death and wears a skirt on his off days. More recently, the University has forced him to spend dozens of hours each week feting fat-cat alumni to raise money for the next art history annex, he’s had to figure out why tutors for numerous “scholar-athletes” (sarcasm intended) are taking their tests for them, and he’s had to triage guys like Max Redfield orchestrating drug cartels and carrying automatic weapons in their cars filled with Laremy Tunsil-autographed paraphenalia. The guy gets one hour of sleep a night and your wondering why it took so long for him to overhaul his coaching staff? Short answer: Brian Kelly is a guy who does his job, extremely well. You must be the other guy.

By: Scott from CLT

Scott from CLT — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:46:21 +0000

Thanks for the thorough and well detailed review of the team’s “reboot”. Worthy of a re-read with a glass of wine and cigar. There were many facts I was not aware of, especially the Strength/Conditioning and Nutrition. Wow! Our program (Kelly) wasted a lot of talent over the last 7 years. 🙁

I enjoyed the 2015 season and the success we had despite the major injuries and the shock of Kizer’s performance. However, this year and our team’s complete on-the-field performance/domination is REAL. Haven’t been this confident about one of our teams since 1993. This team looks like one of Ara’s teams. I am finally yelling at my TV or the field for all the right reasons. Let us all pray this is not a single year of nostalgic performance and we can finally say and mean, “We are back!!!” ?? ??

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:08:31 +0000

Great overall perspective re what the heck happened . Thanks for doing this and – #33Trucking !

By: Saquon Barkley’s Agent

Saquon Barkley’s Agent — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 05:04:23 +0000

In reply to Ted P. See below.

By: Coach

Coach — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:57:29 +0000

As good as we think ND is, I’d still be very afraid of Alabama. That’s why they are #1.

By: SEE

SEE — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:06:13 +0000

In reply to Bill. We did it, just not every week.

By: Ted P

Ted P — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:43:30 +0000

Well said. My only question on that: What took him so long? Where has his head been the past five years?

And now for something completely different. This question is a bit off-topic, but…

Can anyone explain why Alabama is ranked #1 in the polls? Who have they beaten? It seems pretty late in the season for them to be basking in the glow of last year.

Thanks.