Oklahoma Game Ball

tadman95 · Oct 28, 2012

Anybody think Golson gets a Helmet Sticker on College Football Final?

Chicago Irish Fan · Oct 28, 2012

Golson. He was probably the biggest question mark coming into the game, but he played mistake-free and made big play after big play when he needed to in an extremely tough environment. EG took a HUGE step forward in his development tonight.

dshans · Oct 28, 2012

irishpat183 said:
Everyone. Including all of you.

I've made space on my mantle. Can I expect my game ball before Christmas? It would look nice under my tree.

NDFANnSouthWest · Oct 28, 2012

Go vote for EG for impact player
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ulukinatme · Oct 28, 2012

Really hard to vote for this one. I like Kelly taking the game ball, because the offense performed better than they have at home and in the previous two games, and in a hostile environment. On top of that the defense performed well as always.

Game ball could go so many different ways, I ended up voting Golson because he had the most to overcome I think and made very few mistakes as a redshirt freshman. Certainly no big mistakes on his end. Golson also came back on the field after that big hit to finish the game. Yeah, I give it to him.

Fbolt · Oct 28, 2012

Brooklyn Nasty said:
Total team win this week. I really don't know who to give the most props.

reps-so true

Whiskeyjack · Oct 28, 2012

IrishLax said:
Golson. No turnovers, tons of clutch plays at key moments of the game in a super hostile environment.

^

We knew coming into the game what Te'o, the OL and DL were capable of. I wasn't sure Golson was capable of playing mistake-free football in the most hostile environment imaginable and under the brightest of spot lights.

He's been a machine in big road games for us this year. As a true freshman. When you're biggest concern is that a 5 :s:

QB on ND's bench might end up transferring because your starter is such a boss, you know the Irish are looking good.

polishjuice4 · Oct 28, 2012

I think this was Kelly's best called game while being here. I don't think I didn't like one of his calls, that never happens.

rikkitikki08 · Oct 28, 2012

My vote is for Golson, the kid played like a older man last night. He showed alot of grit

mrmiller8 · Oct 28, 2012

Again, great team win and everyone had their parts. Props to Tommy, Chris Brown, and the Secondary. Although I think I would give this Golson with all the question marks about when he is going to grow up. I think he did tonight a lot and now with the next three opponents he will grow a lot more and learn the playook a bit more (he should already know it). Look forward to watching him for the next three years. Gunner should have went to LSU....sorry bud...

INFIDEL STRONG · Oct 28, 2012

Coaching staff should get game ball!
1 penalty for 5 yards, 0 turnovers, and held them to 15 yards rushing, the play calling was great.

drayer54 · Oct 28, 2012

How about the play calling?

Golson grew up and what not. Sure. But he was set up well and generally when nobody is griping about play calling.... that means it was pretty darn good.

My favorite was when OU fans were getting excited and the sooner offense finally had some momentum... then the play of the game (even better than Manti's grab) had to be this one:

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Dizzyphil · Oct 28, 2012

I voted Manti because I believe the defense won this game. Nothing against the offense (especially the O-line) and Golson, but the defense did what every sportscaster and person on this forum said they needed to do - stuff the run, keep the wide receivers honest, and force 3rd and longs..... they did. And the leader of that group led the way as usual.

GO IRISH!!!!!!!

Diz

drayer54 · Oct 28, 2012

Dizzyphil said:
I voted Manti because I believe the defense won this game. Nothing against the offense (especially the O-line) and Golson, but the defense did what every sportscaster and person on this forum said they needed to do - stuff the run, keep the wide receivers honest, and force 3rd and longs..... they did. And the leader of that group led the way as usual.

GO IRISH!!!!!!!

Diz

You are not wrong.... But Golson stepped it up. Manti made the big play like he always does and the secondary did its job. Sure.

Look at the way the offense moved the ball, especially in the second half. The 50 yard bomb to Brown. The first down conversions. The huge turnaround in Time of Possession in the second half. Running the ball and draining clock when they needed to. Golson didn't make me yell at the TV to warm up the bullpen. For the first time this season, we have a stellar looking QB from start to finish. Ohh yeah, 0 turnovers too.

Gameball: Golson

Sherm Sticky · Oct 28, 2012

UPMich_NDfan said:
forget the "belldozer" we've got the "bullGolZer"

lmfao

gkIrish · Oct 28, 2012

EG was awesome. To think he has 3 more years of eligibility after potentially winning a national championship makes me so happy

FightingIrishLover7 · Oct 28, 2012

STLDomer said:
Brian Kelly.

Great game plan between Kelly and Diaco.

ndfi78 · Oct 28, 2012

STLDomer said:
Brian Kelly.

Great choice

I voted O Line because the rushing attack really beat OU up and took them out of the game but really of the options are completely valid.

WhoDeyIrish · Oct 28, 2012

I told everyone who would listen that our front 7 on offense was too big for their front 7 on defense.. I knew the would throw people around.

NoJusticeNoPeace · Oct 28, 2012

Split the game ball between Golson, Wood, the O-line, Te'o, and Russell.

ACamp1900 · Oct 28, 2012

Cam McDaniel got the actual game ball

FightingIrishLover7 · Oct 28, 2012

Keivare would be my pick if I had to pick a player. But really, it was a balanced team effort.

TDHeysus · Oct 28, 2012

Golson played a terrific game, the stats dont tell the story....

he made plays when they were there (he missed some, but clearly he is getting better)
he threw the ball away when the play wasnt there
he ran out of bounds, rather than trying to pick up 3 extra yards on runs
he got 'popped in the mouth', got up, and lead this team in the 4th qtr

I cant wait to see what he does against PITT

Old Man Mike · Oct 28, 2012

I have to give two: Everett --- grew up as a man this night; and, yeh I know, I'm a broken record, but BIG LOU --- Oklahoma was stuffed almost all game by him. And you know, that might be on a certain center's mind when he fires back some devastating snaps without being fully conscious of exactly what else is going on. At least three cheers for the Big Man.

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