Tate , Floyd, H. Smith - Notre Dame Football Discussion

Junkhead · 10-12-2008, 12:33 AM

I honestly thought Golden Tate could be the odd man out this season. He didn't have a clue or a chance to run anything other than a go route last season. He missed some of spring ball for baseball also, so common sense had him being 4th-5th WR. I was WAY wrong. He is a stud. Michael Floyd had the 5 star credentials coming in, and I told my ND family and friends to keep an eye on him. He is MUCH better at this point than I could have imagined. He has the hands, body control, and attitude of a much more experienced WR. He "gets it", and will be a great NFL receiver, but hopefully not for 4 years. Harrison Smith is always around the ball, is a good tackler, has great speed, and always impresses me with his attitude. He's usually in the recently tackled losers face and plays angry. He's playing out of position and has 3 years left AFTER this year. Oh yeah, Trevor Robinson is the man. Recruiting is starting to pay off, and my "mancrushes" are having a hardtime keeping up!

**NDOM** · 10-12-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkhead

I honestly thought Golden Tate could be the odd man out this season. He didn't have a clue or a chance to run anything other than a go route last season. He missed some of spring ball for baseball also, so common sense had him being 4th-5th WR. I was WAY wrong. He is a stud. Michael Floyd had the 5 star credentials coming in, and I told my ND family and friends to keep an eye on him. He is MUCH better at this point than I could have imagined. He has the hands, body control, and attitude of a much more experienced WR. He "gets it", and will be a great NFL receiver, but hopefully not for 4 years. Harrison Smith is always around the ball, is a good tackler, has great speed, and always impresses me with his attitude. He's usually in the recently tackled losers face and plays angry. He's playing out of position and has 3 years left AFTER this year. Oh yeah, Trevor Robinson is the man. Recruiting is starting to pay off, and my "mancrushes" are having a hardtime keeping up!

Have to agree with you on all of that junkhead. BUT WHEN ARE WE JUST GONNA BE A TOTALLY DOMINANT DEFENSE????? I honestly cant remember the last time we had a nasty defense. Lou Holtz era is ringing a bell. I'm just not sold on Corwin or Tenuta at this point. I dont see how its possible to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS give up 3rd and longs????? 3rd and 18 and they get the first down??? WTF? Its the same shit almost every saturday with our defense and its getting old and its going to cost us more than one game this year.

**coachjohnson** · 10-12-2008, 12:52 AM

I agree with you Junkhead.

**NDMontana** · 10-12-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkhead

I honestly thought Golden Tate could be the odd man out this season. He didn't have a clue or a chance to run anything other than a go route last season. He missed some of spring ball for baseball also, so common sense had him being 4th-5th WR. I was WAY wrong. He is a stud. Michael Floyd had the 5 star credentials coming in, and I told my ND family and friends to keep an eye on him. He is MUCH better at this point than I could have imagined. He has the hands, body control, and attitude of a much more experienced WR. He "gets it", and will be a great NFL receiver, but hopefully not for 4 years. Harrison Smith is always around the ball, is a good tackler, has great speed, and always impresses me with his attitude. He's usually in the recently tackled losers face and plays angry. He's playing out of position and has 3 years left AFTER this year. Oh yeah, Trevor Robinson is the man. Recruiting is starting to pay off, and my "mancrushes" are having a hardtime keeping up!

The puzzle gets closer to being complete with each game this team plays. Everyone looks better every week. It's pretty damn exciting.

**NeuteredDoomer** · 10-12-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NDOM

Have to agree with you on all of that junkhead. BUT WHEN ARE WE JUST GONNA BE A TOTALLY DOMINANT DEFENSE????? I honestly cant remember the last time we had a nasty defense. Lou Holtz era is ringing a bell. I'm just not sold on Corwin or Tenuta at this point. I dont see how its possible to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS give up 3rd and longs????? 3rd and 18 and they get the first down??? WTF? Its the same shit almost every saturday with our defense and its getting old and its going to cost us more than one game this year.

Agree with the anger at 3rd and 18, but this D only gave up field goals until NC was given about 14 points. NC's D created the turnovers. I truly think this is one of the best defenses ND has had in years, and they are doing it with young guys.

This team is quickly becoming a scary monster.

My own personal expectation before the season began was 4-8. I am thinking maybe a few more wins.

**midwestguy** · 10-12-2008, 12:57 AM

The receivers look really, really good. If Clausen comes around, we could be really, really good next year.

**NDBCSChamps** · 10-12-2008, 12:59 AM

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The receivers look really, really good. If Clausen comes around, we could be really, really good next year.

We get it, you don't like Clausen. Sorry I don't remember Quinn looking this good this early in his career.

10-12-2008, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Junkhead I cannot be stopped Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 2,393 Cash: 2,171.52 Bank: 24,658.50 Total Bankroll: 26,830.02 Donate	Tate , Floyd, H. Smith I honestly thought Golden Tate could be the odd man out this season. He didn't have a clue or a chance to run anything other than a go route last season. He missed some of spring ball for baseball also, so common sense had him being 4th-5th WR. I was WAY wrong. He is a stud. Michael Floyd had the 5 star credentials coming in, and I told my ND family and friends to keep an eye on him. He is MUCH better at this point than I could have imagined. He has the hands, body control, and attitude of a much more experienced WR. He "gets it", and will be a great NFL receiver, but hopefully not for 4 years. Harrison Smith is always around the ball, is a good tackler, has great speed, and always impresses me with his attitude. He's usually in the recently tackled losers face and plays angry. He's playing out of position and has 3 years left AFTER this year. Oh yeah, Trevor Robinson is the man. Recruiting is starting to pay off, and my "mancrushes" are having a hardtime keeping up!

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10-12-2008, 12:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
coachjohnson Walk-On Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 225 Cash: 415.37 Bank: 13,469.78 Total Bankroll: 13,885.15 Donate	I agree with you Junkhead.

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midwestguy Walk-On Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 106 Cash: 17,393.62 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 17,393.62 Donate	The receivers look really, really good. If Clausen comes around, we could be really, really good next year.

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