Sep 22 | Michigan

[Me2SouthBend]

jus looking to move up in the polls

Clemson down 10 and Okla losing could move ND to 9.

 

[Rocky2820]

Big props to the o line for that last first down. Really inexcusable for Michigan to give up that yardage between the tackles in that situation, but our big guys and Theo got the job done.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Man it's nice seeing so many people contribute. Rees, Motta, Day, Tuitt, Riddick, (Teo of course), Jones, Wood, Jackson all had good games. And even Russell and Fairley had good showings considering their experience.

That's what makes a championship team -- people stepping up when necessary.

 

[BleedBlue&Gold]

no. 6 is dead

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

How about the oline stepping up when needed!!!!

 

[IrishinTN]

I don't care about pretty, ugly or anywhere in between...we finally beat the freaking Skunkbears!! Great defense tonight. Absolutely awesome.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Defense was under adversity all evening due to screwed up/poor offensive play. Anyone griping about ANYTHING that the defense did under these circumstances needs to quit watching football. The defense deserves canonization.

Offense pretty bad except for Tommy Rees, amazingly. We owe a lot to Tommy this game. Kelly has huge iron balls to take strong action and stick with it to win this game. Kudos to Coach. He followed this up by emotionally supporting Everett, because he knows Everett is [likely] the future {The future may well be Kiel, but that's for next year].

The O-Line is dysfunctional somewhere somehow --- someone needs to analyze that. Maybe Hiestand needs to move NMart, Stanley, or even Nichols up. This is the greatest mystery to me about the team right now --- that and who's playing hurt. We might have had the same MSU vs EMU syndrome of physical trauma from mashing each other. The bye couldn't come at a better time.

ND is 4-0 --- let's be joyful for a change. Thanks Manti, Tommy, BK, Diaco et al.

 

[scUM Hater]

I live in michigan.
We beat MSU
We beat UM
Bragging rights for a year
..........priceless

 

[Rocky2820]

Total team win. Key contributions from every position group.

And I just gotta say, I love how TJ goes after the ball in the air.

 

[scUM Hater]

Defense was under adversity all evening due to screwed up/poor offensive play. Anyone griping about ANYTHING that the defense did under these circumstances needs to quit watching football. The defense deserves canonization.

Offense pretty bad except for Tommy Rees, amazingly. We owe a lot to Tommy this game. Kelly has huge iron balls to take strong action and stick with it to win this game. Kudos to Coach. He followed this up by emotionally supporting Everett, because he knows Everett is [likely] the future {The future may well be Kiel, but that's for next year].

The O-Line is dysfunctional somewhere somehow --- someone needs to analyze that. Maybe Hiestand needs to move NMart, Stanley, or even Nichols up. This is the greatest mystery to me about the team right now --- that and who's playing hurt. We might have had the same MSU vs EMU syndrome of physical trauma from mashing each other. The bye couldn't come at a better time.

ND is 4-0 --- let's be joyful for a change. Thanks Manti, Tommy, BK, Diaco et al.

You never fail to make great posts. Must be because you are from Kalamazoo. Great area. I grew up in Mattawan, now live in Marcellus. Always respect and enjoy your posts.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

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The O-Line is dysfunctional somewhere somehow --- someone needs to analyze that...

They definitely can't run power running plays...the down-block and G pull just doen't work for them. It's like we installed it this week, when they've been zone all off-season, and should probably stick to it.

Would have also like to see some more of the quick toss we saw vs Purdue.

 

[Jerry]

This defense is pretty stout...Go Irish!

Speaking of stouts, don't mind if I do......

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[mick2]

Held the state of Michigan to a total of 9 points. No tds in 2 weeks. Against some pretty good offenses.

This ND squad is for real because we play great d. The offense will come.

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[beryirish]

I'm going streaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO IRISH!

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Bob Elliott is the man.

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[Buster Bluth]

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

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[Grimm]

Defense was under adversity all evening due to screwed up/poor offensive play. Anyone griping about ANYTHING that the defense did under these circumstances needs to quit watching football. The defense deserves canonization.

Offense pretty bad except for Tommy Rees, amazingly. We owe a lot to Tommy this game. Kelly has huge iron balls to take strong action and stick with it to win this game. Kudos to Coach. He followed this up by emotionally supporting Everett, because he knows Everett is [likely] the future {The future may well be Kiel, but that's for next year].

The O-Line is dysfunctional somewhere somehow --- someone needs to analyze that. Maybe Hiestand needs to move NMart, Stanley, or even Nichols up. This is the greatest mystery to me about the team right now --- that and who's playing hurt. We might have had the same MSU vs EMU syndrome of physical trauma from mashing each other. The bye couldn't come at a better time.

ND is 4-0 --- let's be joyful for a change. Thanks Manti, Tommy, BK, Diaco et al.

Regarding the Oline, this sums up my feeling. It's a mystery. We have good players, good TEs and we can't run the ball against a so-so defensive line. And then in the fourth quarter they put together a running drIve at the end. I wonder if a big part of this is not having the willingness to run the ball 3 times and out. When we need to hold on to the ball and pound it in the end, we do. Pass protection has looked solid other than the occassional blown

 

[rtrn2glory]

Held the state of Michigan to a total of 9 points. No tds in 2 weeks. Against some pretty good offenses.

This ND squad is for real because we play great d. The offense will come.

Mich. st's offense is awful outside of bell...and at times even with him

 

[rtrn2glory]

adding on to the OL issue is the fact that koyack isn't ready for big time college football yet atleast at the point of attack

 

[k1ssme1m1r1sh]

Irish are now 7-0 for my game attendance!! Whew!!

 

[BGIF]

ND 13 UM 6 FINAL

ND 13 UM 6 FINAL

UM ND
Total Net Yards 295 239
Total Plays 70 56
Average Gain 4.2 4.3
Net Yards Rushing 157 95
Rushes 41 31
Avg. Per Rush 3.8 3.1
Net Yards Passing 138 144
Comp.-Att. 13-25 11-19
Yards Per Pass 5.5 7.6
Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 0-0
Had Intercepted 5 2
Touchdowns 0 1
Rushing 0 1
Passing 0 0
Other 0 0
Extra Points 0-0 1-1
Kicking 0-0 1-1
Field Goals 2-3 2-2
Safeties 0 0
Punts-Average 1-34.0 4-38.0
Return Yards 9 68
Punts-Returns 0-0 0-0
Kickoffs-Returns 0-0 0-0
Int.-Returns 0-9 1-68
Penalties-Yards 10-78 10-100
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0

CBSsports.com

 

[BGIF]

Final Stats from UND.com

Final Stats from UND.com

Team Statistics (Final)
2012 Notre Dame Football
#18 Michigan vs #11 Notre Dame (Sep 22, 2012 at Notre Dame, Ind.)

Team Totals MICH ND
FIRST DOWNS 19 14
Rushing 9 6
Passing 9 6
Penalty 1 2
NET YARDS RUSHING 161 94
Rushing Attempts 41 31
Average Per Rush 3.9 3.0
Rushing Touchdowns 0 1
Yards Gained Rushing 192 101
Yards Lost Rushing 31 7
NET YARDS PASSING 138 145
Completions-Attempts-Int 13-25-5 11-19-2
Average Per Attempt 5.5 7.6
Average Per Completion 10.6 13.2
Passing Touchdowns 0 0
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 299 239
Total offense plays 66 50
Average Gain Per Play 4.5 4.8
Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 0-0
Penalties: Number-Yards 5-38 5-49
PUNTS-YARDS 1-34 4-151
Average Yards Per Punt 34.0 37.8
Net Yards Per Punt 34.0 37.8
Inside 20 1 1
50+ Yards 0 0
Touchbacks 0 0
Fair catch 1 2
KICKOFFS-YARDS 3-180 4-258
Average Yards Per Kickoff 60.0 64.5
Net Yards Per Kickoff 40.0 36.5
Touchbacks 3 1
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0
Average Per Return 0.0 0.0
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 3-87-0 0-0-0
Average Per Return 29.0 0.0
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 2-7-0 5-69-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0
Miscellaneous Yards 0 0
Possession Time 33:19 26:41
1st Quarter 11:15 3:45
2nd Quarter 5:18 9:42
3rd Quarter 11:37 3:23
4th Quarter 5:09 9:51
Third-Down Conversions 8 of 15 3 of 9
Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-5 2-3
Touchdowns 0-5 1-3
Field goals 2-5 1-3
Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-21
PAT Kicks 0-0 1-1
Field Goals 2-3 2-2

 

[rtrn2glory]

no punts for ann arbor after the first possession