Comments on: Stepherson Rescues Irish

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:47:21 +0000

In reply to GOND88. If you can get some past games from this season, watch the Clemson/Georgia tech game. Now, that's how you play against the triple option. GT seldom got the corner, and quite often GT lost yards trying to execute the same basic plays as Navy (Navy's offense is based on Paul Johnson's schemes as he was the HC when the current navy coach was an assistent). The Clemson defense showed speed and great tackling. AND, GT has better players than Navy.

By: Big Game Brian

Big Game Brian — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:11:31 +0000

The most frustrating thing about our program is they always seem to fade in the month of November. It just seems they run out of gas as other teams are getting their second wind. When they play in bowl games near New Year’s they also seem like a team who went home and relaxed their Christmas vacation away and now are struggling to get up to play one more game. I don’t understand this but it keeps happening. We clearly have the more talented team on Saturday night and need to go out and win a game that has big bowl implications on the line. No excuses win the game. Be a little creative while your at it. Stanford unlike Miami, isn’t as fast so when they are crowding the line, run sweeps, throw the ball down the middle, and God forbid execute a trick play or two if needed to regain momentum. Win this, go to the Cotton bowl and get one more chance to win a big game.

By: GOND88

GOND88 — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:57:55 +0000

In reply to Kevin Welsh. I meant Navy gashed us for almost 300 yards of rushing offense. Is it too much to ask that ND limit Navy to nor more than 200 yards of rushing offense on their home turf given the size and talent disparity in ND's favor? I doubt Alabama, Georgia, Clemson or Miami would allow Navy to run for almost 300 yards on their home turf.

By: Ghost of Joe Moore

Ghost of Joe Moore — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:41:35 +0000

Not saying Navy was a “big game” and glad we squeaked by but one thing we have learned and this I believe
sums up the absolute frustration with BK and that is Brian Kelly is a horrible big game coach!
2012 against Alabama he says he didn’t grasp the magnitude of the moment? Really? The let
down against Clemson when we should have won it – the let down against Georgia
and the let down against Miami – and there were others…..how many years and truly
no stand out signature win. BK and the Irish are simply not ready for prime time.
Its been a LONG wait for fans – wonder when or if it ends anytime.

By: Bocceman2

Bocceman2 — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:06:30 +0000

In reply to Dan. Agree. Drain the swamp of all three

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:32:53 +0000

Considering what transpired last year, I would have to say that this season has been a success no matter how you slice it. Breaking in a new QB, new coordinators on both sides of the ball, and even a new Strength and Conditioning program. I’ll echo what was stated above that we’ve closed the 2nd half stretch versus teams with a combined record of 40-14. This team is tired because they’ve simply played against an impressive set of opponents. And look, every team has hiccups – Clemson dropped Syracuse and beat NC State by 7. Alabama squeaked by Miss St with late game heroics by Jalen Hurts. OU blanked tOSU and yet got dropped a couple of weeks later by Iowa St. And they have an All American QB!!! Auburn looks unbeatable but they lost to LSU who lost to Troy, AT HOME!

I don’t think ND can do better than Brian Kelly. It would take a miracle young hire (Lincoln Riley type) and an administration overhaul to change the prospect of getting a National Title. If it doesn’t happen under Kelly, then it’s never going to happen while Jenkins and Swarbrick are in charge, no matter who is at the helm.

By: Kevin Calabria

Kevin Calabria — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:21:44 +0000

In reply to Mike Coffey. Thanks Mike

By: Jackson

Jackson — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:41:20 +0000

In reply to Kevin Welsh. I pick 2012 and 2015.

By: Teo

Teo — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:51:04 +0000

In reply to flirish. We beat Michigan State on the road.

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:49:42 +0000

In reply to Bocceman2. I don't contest that, I was addressing the question of whether or not they pull.