Jan 7 | BCS National Championship | Alabama

[Who'saWildManNow]

Golson will cause all sorts of problems for Bama. If he can extend plays we can use the passing game to set up the run.

TJ Yeldon is a cement truck with agility.. Gotta be able to put him down on initial contact.

 

[ACamp1900]

Bama may show up believing the hype also... Good coach or no good coach... They'll deflate... Watch.

 

[LeapinLeprechaun]

If I was a coach, I would be extremely happy to be a huge underdog. Our kids should come out w/a huge chip on their shoulder and ready to get some respect.

 

[AllGoldEverything]

LETS GOOOOOOO!

Go Irish, Beat Bama.

 

[yankeeND]

It's all fun and games until Manti gets his first pick six!

 

[no.1IrishFan]

Bring on Bama!

 

[NYMIKE6]

Can't wait to watch Saban have an epic melt down on the sidelines of the NCG. He will blow a blood vessel Golson and co. have his defense running in circles. Then a aneurysm when we shut the Bama run game down.

 

[Rocky2820]

Golson will cause all sorts of problems for Bama. If he can extend plays we can use the passing game to set up the run.

TJ Yeldon is a cement truck with agility.. Gotta be able to put him down on initial contact.

IMO, biggest key to the game is keeping Golson healthy and on the field for the whole game. If he can and plays turnover free, we'll have a great chance in this game.

 

[STLDomer]

Some great matchups, obviously ND Front 7 vs Bama OL the best one, probably decides the game.

Other great matchups I think we can win

Barrett Jones vs Louis Nix - I got faith in Big Lou
Tyler Eifert vs whoever tries to cover him (Clinton-Dix or Dickson/Hubbard?) - I honestly think he will dominate
Golson & OL vs Bama Front 4 - I dont think they will get to him much
Amari Cooper vs Jackson/Russell (w/ safety help) - We stopped Stills and Lee, we can stop him

 

[ACamp1900]

Golson becomes a man AND one of our backs has 125plus yards or I don't see it happening...

 

[ChiND03]

Is it me or did both defenses look like crap? Both teams reminded me of Oklahoma... I expect us to run wild on their (Bama) defense...not to mention, TJ and TE should be open a lot...

 

[koonja]

I think Bama's O-line>our front 7. I can't believe I'm saying that, but that performance was unreal.

 

[yankeeND]

I agree about Golson. He is going to have to run like be did vs all the big boys minus USC and he will take some shots. If he can hold up from that and extend plays it will be the x-factor. I also think we are gonna need a Cierre explosive play, long td run. All that aside this matchup will be epic!

 

[STLDomer]

Is it me or did both defenses look like crap? Both teams reminded me of Oklahoma... I expect us to run wild on their (Bama) defense...not to mention, TJ and TE should be open a lot...

Georgia's run D was bad and Bama's D is not as dominating as usual but they are not anywhere close to "crap"

 

[Newc]

If Gurley had the kind of success he had today against Bama just wait for Riddick to get a full head of steam going.

I've got to say, Bama looks like they can be exposed. Spread them out, its what we do best. Eifert on the edge, Riddick in the backfield and slot. If Golson can control his nerves then we can have a methodical day against Bama.

I don't see a shootout like the Bama/GA game that we just saw. I think both teams are going to rely heavily on the run and try to wear down the opposing defenses. However, I just see the Irish having a few more options (Eifert, dual threat Riddick & a mobile Golson) that will help sustain drives that may otherwise have slowed do to a run heavy scheme.

Saban will have his boys ready to play, but so will Kelly.

ND 19 - Bama 13

 

[Riddickulous]

I think Bama's O-line>our front 7. I can't believe I'm saying that, but that performance was unreal.

Georgia came in ranked 67th in run defense.

 

[Rocky2820]

Is it me or did both defenses look like crap? Both teams reminded me of Oklahoma... I expect us to run wild on their (Bama) defense...not to mention, TJ and TE should be open a lot...

Certainly not the Bama D we've become accustomed to in recent years, but I wouldn't get too seduced by it. Saban and co. have a full month to prep and they are masterful game planners. I believe we'll be able to move the ball on them, but I do not expect to see a repeat of what UGA did to them today.

 

[ChiND03]

Georgia's run D was bad and Bama's D is not as dominating as usual but they are not anywhere close to "crap"

Giving up 330+ yards to 2 guys doesn't qualify as crap? And Bama didn't exactly slow down or stop Georgia...

 

[ACamp1900]

Time to crush this Alabama heiman... 1973 all over again... Crash wave crash.

 

[arrowryan]

Some great matchups, obviously ND Front 7 vs Bama OL the best one, probably decides the game.

Other great matchups I think we can win

Barrett Jones vs Louis Nix - I got faith in Big Lou
Tyler Eifert vs whoever tries to cover him (Clinton-Dix or Dickson/Hubbard?) - I honestly think he will dominate
Golson & OL vs Bama Front 4 - I dont think they will get to him much
Amari Cooper vs Jackson/Russell (w/ safety help) - We stopped Stills and Lee, we can stop him

This the key matchup right here. PLEASE don't put Jackson on Cooper, I would much rather have a faster, more athletic Russel guarding Cooper

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I like our chances. Can't wait til Jan. 7. Go Irish!

 

[koonja]

This the key matchup right here. PLEASE don't put Jackson on Cooper, I would much rather have a faster, more athletic Russel guarding Cooper

Jackson is faster than Russel.

 

[johnnykillz]

Jackson is faster than Russel.

I don't think so. Not even close.

 

[arrowryan]

Jackson is faster than Russel.

You think so? Russel has some serious recovery ability though

 

[koonja]

Jackson ran with Lee. Step for step. That's some serious speed. I bet any money he's faster than Russell.

 

[Crimson streak]

I think Brian Kelly is going to come out 5 wide hurry up offense to get golson some confidence. We all have seen how good golson can be when he is confident. I think we will see a little but of cinci/ cmu offense jan 7th

 

[Crimson streak]

You think so? Russel has some serious recovery ability though

Agreed. If you watch bama really all they run with cooper is short screen passes or deep balls. I think we need to put Jackson on him because I think he is the better tackler

 

[arrowryan]

Jackson ran with Lee. Step for step. That's some serious speed. I bet any money he's faster than Russell.

There is no way Woods is faster than Lee. Lee burnt Jackson a couple of times anyway

 

[SanDiegoIrishFan]

Good god! Just heard this on the ABC halftime show: "As we know, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have a great defense, Alabama plays against great defenses every week in the SEC..."
It was the guy opposite Palmer, can't remember his name.

I hope we smash Alabama!

 

[koonja]

There is no way Woods is faster than Lee. Lee burnt Jackson a couple of times anyway

Why do you think Jackson was on Lee then? Because he's faster.