Sep 22 | Michigan

[jjsccer2]

Jonas Gray was speaking last year at a pep rally and said something like "I started telling myself, I am Irish, I am Irish. But then I realized I'm actually black." Hence, Troy said I'm not Jonas Gray and I am Irish. Kinda awkward but yea.

 

[IrishMoore1]

Jonas Gray was speaking last year at a pep rally and said something like "I started telling myself, I am Irish, I am Irish. But then I realized I'm actually black." Hence, Troy said I'm not Jonas Gray and I am Irish. Kinda awkward but yea.

LMAO

 

[TheSunIsRising]

Damn Troy is a monster.

and, just a sophmore

Another reporter said that was Niklas's audition for Magic Mike 2 haha. Is there a replay of the pep rally anywhere?

don't know about Magic Mike 2, but if they remake Conan the Barbarian he is a shoo-in

 

[scUM Hater]

I want this game so bad. Living in Michigan, I would have the ultimate bragging rights for an entire year. On a side note: I have talked with A LOT (too many) of scUM fans that can't stand Denard as their QB. They all say he sucks. They can't wait for him to be gone. I always find this weird. He is a hell of an athlete and has won many games for them single handedly. GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NDPhilly]

Who knew Niklas was a Irish name?

 

[scUM Hater]

Niklas actually translates to: Nik: Potatoes and Las: Irish whiskey. It is a little known fact.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Troy may never be allowed to speak again.

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

wow

 

[TheSunIsRising]

I want this game so bad. Living in Michigan, I would have the ultimate bragging rights for an entire year. On a side note: I have talked with A LOT (too many) of scUM fans that can't stand Denard as their QB. They all say he sucks. They can't wait for him to be gone. I always find this weird. He is a hell of an athlete and has won many games for them single handedly. GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!

He has no doubt.

He also has never beaten Sparty, and has a career-to-date TD/Int ratio of 46/34.

 

[PraetorianND]

When Deeb gets on campus him and Troy are gonna love the pain together. It's gonna get crazy at the Gug.

 

[BobD]

I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight.


We can do this. We CAN beat them and we WILL!

 

[scUM Hater]

He has no doubt.

He also has never beaten Sparty, and has a career-to-date TD/Int ratio of 46/34.

Hasn't lost to ND though. I want to crush them. We need to crush them.

 

[goldandblue]

I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight.

Me either

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Break Denard.
Irish defense gets one last chance to stop Denard Robinson | Inside the Irish

 

[scUM Hater]

I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight.


We can do this. We CAN beat them and we WILL!

This is my Christams Eve. Just waiting to open the packages from Santa Kelly. Waiting to see my defense crush scUM and Golson being electric on the field. People will be saying Denard who?

 

[BobD]

I can't wait to hear Hoke at the post game interview...."They broke my Denard!"

 

[jimmymac]

Troy may never be allowed to speak again.

BK practically ripped the mic out of Troys hand it was hilaeous

 

[Riddickulous]

I probably shouldn't have been chopping onions during Manti's speech.

 

[Bubba]

I have to work tomorrow and will probably be off right around kick-off time. It's gonna be awful at work. I'll be more useless than usual!

God I really want this victory. I know they can, I just hope they believe it, too.

 

[IrishMoore1]

I have to work tomorrow and will probably be off right around kick-off time. It's gonna be awful at work. I'll be more useless than usual!

God I really want this victory. I know they can, I just hope they believe it, too.

I know right. Thank goodness it's a night game or else I'd probably miss it.

 

[irishfanjho15]

michigan-letter

This is why we don't approach the Michigan game with the same tradition-l@den respect, the pomp and circumstance, or the "contest of equals" honor reserved for the Southern Cal game. Rather, like Inigo Montoya closing in on the six-fingered man, we come with a singular focus. We are Notre Dame Football. You tried to kill us. Prepare to die.

Yep, it's on boys. Grab your lunch pails, tie up your boots, and pull up them britches. Time to clock in.

 

[BurningRiver]

I want Tuitt to break Denard in half over his knee

 

[Riddickulous]

I want Tuitt to break Denard in half over his knee

That might be a penalty.

 

[JughedJones]

BK: So..... Troy Niklas... very passionate... something about pain.

 

[aubeirish]

BK: So..... Troy Niklas... very passionate... something about pain.

Haha, that was funny.

 

[greyhammer90]

It's gameday boys. Kelly should give this speech, and Niklas should play Lattimer

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[BroMontana]

I'm so hype right now about this game and then my friend sends me an email with this message, I almost lost it! LOL Go IRISH


In 1987, The Irish beat Michigan State at home by scoring 31 points.
In 2011, the Irish beat Michigan State at home by scoring 31 points.

In 1987, The Irish finished the season with 8 wins.
In 2011, the Irish finished the season with 8 wins.

In 1987, The Irish lost their bowl game, game they lead early on.
In 2011, the Irish lost their bowl game, game they lead early on.

In 1987, the Irish lost their all-time leading receiver to graduation.
In 2011, the Irish lost their all-time leading receiver to graduation.

In 1988, the Irish beat Michigan State by a score of 20-3.
In 2012, the Irish beat Michigan State by a score of 20-3.

In 1988, the quarterback from ND was starting his 3rd career game against Michigan State.
In 2012, the quarterback from ND was starting his 3rd career game against Michigan State.

The starting quarterback from ND in 1988 was from South Carolina.
The starting quarterback from ND in 2012 is from South Carolina.

The coach of that 1988 team was in his third season as head coach.
The coach of the 2012 team is in his third season as head coach.

Both teams had at least one important player from the state of Hawaii ( Teo, Ho).

In 1988, after 3 games the Irish had scored 90 points.
In 2012 after 3 games the Irish have scored 90 points.

The 1988 team had given up 30 points in three games.
The 2012 team has given up 30.

Lou Holtz's record after 29 games, 19-10.
Brian Kelly's record after 29 games, 19-10.

the 1988 team beat one ranked team in the first three games --ranked 10th.
the 2012 team has beaten one ranked team in the first three games- ranked 10th

… Anyone wanna know what happened in 1988?

 

[irishff1014]

I think that this another game that the defense controls. I do believe we win 31-21. Our special teams and defense are going to be pumped up with the crowd and control the game. I think Wood has the most workload but GAIII has another long run. I would love to see Brown beat a DB for an early long TD.

 

[Irishbounty28]

When I get hype, I take my shirt off. Hahahaha....i can't stop laughing at Troy's speech! That was one for the ages.

 

[North Buffalo Irish]

don't know about Magic Mike 2, but if they remake Conan the Barbarian he is a shoo-in

The remake of Conan came out last year. It was a flop.