'10 IL QB Tommy Rees (Notre Dame Man)

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Damnit. How did we lose that game.

Our offense stalled and our defense quit blitzing. We were all over Manuel in the first half and they couldn't do a thing. Then we took our foot off the gas for whatever reason (I'm sure there was a good one. Diaco knows much more than I do) in the second half and they were finally able to get some movement on offense. That's how I remember it anyways. It's been awhile.
 

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Our offense stalled and our defense quit blitzing. We were all over Manuel in the first half and they couldn't do a thing. Then we took our foot off the gas for whatever reason (I'm sure there was a good one. Diaco knows much more than I do) in the second half and they were finally able to get some movement on offense. That's how I remember it anyways. It's been awhile.

I think we just got content with our 14-0 lead and opted to play it conservatively the rest of the way. Poor decision in retrospect.
 

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we definitely stopped blitzing once we had the lead. It was a very disappointing loss and a bad way for Hayseed and Floyd to end their ND careers :(
 

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Debbie Downer here...

That reminds me of every Charlie Weis pre-game interview. I still cringe when I hear an allusion to "schematic advantage."

That is definitely true in the NFL but I think talent trumps scheme in CFB. Also makes me happy Kelly went to see the Patriots this summer. I am hopeful he found ways to improve Rees or at least minimize mistakes.


Ask Chip Kelly if talent trumps scheme in CFB. Oregon did a hell of a lot with very little 'elite' talent, as all the 5*s went to USC. It was all scheme with the Ducks.

I think you'll hear the exact opposite from him this year in the pros.
 

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Our offense stalled and our defense quit blitzing. We were all over Manuel in the first half and they couldn't do a thing. Then we took our foot off the gas for whatever reason (I'm sure there was a good one. Diaco knows much more than I do) in the second half and they were finally able to get some movement on offense. That's how I remember it anyways. It's been awhile.

that's exactly how it happened! we brought the dawgs a lot in the first half and just had every bit of momentum in our favor....2nd half it was like we were in prevent defense which is exactly what happened...it prevented us from winning..
 
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Ask Chip Kelly if talent trumps scheme in CFB. Oregon did a hell of a lot with very little 'elite' talent, as all the 5*s went to USC. It was all scheme with the Ducks.

I think you'll hear the exact opposite from him this year in the pros.

Yet for the the last 7 years, who has unequivocally won the game that matters? SEC teams with deep talent. I never said it was the only thing. The ducks manufacture offense but can't stop anyone on defense, much like Charlie Weis' teams. The spread option is designed to maximize limited talent, it does not trump superior talent and depth at the CFB. He won't get away with it in the NFL for too much longer.
 
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I think we just got content with our 14-0 lead and opted to play it conservatively the rest of the way. Poor decision in retrospect.

It's more that Floyd went out with injury after his TD. Once that happened, their DBs went "Who's his replacement? John who? Goodman? Hahaha check out this guy!" and then went press coverage across the board because not only does Tommy not have a cannon for an arm but there was not a single guy capable of running by his defender and making them pay.

So then the offense completely stalled, turned the ball over, and FSU scored just enough to come back and get the W.
 

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Yet for the the last 7 years, who has unequivocally won the game that matters? SEC teams with deep talent. I never said it was the only thing. The ducks manufacture offense but can't stop anyone on defense, much like Charlie Weis' teams. The spread option is designed to maximize limited talent, it does not trump superior talent and depth at the CFB. He won't get away with it in the NFL for too much longer.

Yep. Remember the Oregon/Auburn title game a few years back? That was basically Cam Newton and Auburn's front seven out-talenting Oregon's spread scheme, and while it was a close game, the final result never really seemed in doubt, at least in the second half.
I would agree that scheme matters more on Sundays, largely because the talent gap between teams is much smaller. Will be curious to watch how Kelly does.

Speaking of talent vs. scheme, we did blitz the bejeesus out of Florida State in the first half of that bowl game, but EJ Manuel was too strong and elusive for that to work the whole game. Still, I suspect we would have outlasted them if Floyd hadn't gotten hurt and/or we had a QB capable of creating his own offense.
 

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Book of Irish, Chapter 125


53 Reesus said, “And when you cheer your team, do not be like the Wolverines, for they love to jingle their car keys, throw beer on opposing fans, and sleep with large women. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in STDs. But when you cheer, go into the House that Rockne built, cheer loudly for those that represent the university, and perform many pushups after each touchdown. Then your coach, who sees the replay on NBC, will reward you. And when your band plays, do not allow them to play their Fight Song after every play like Trojans, for they are talentless and bore me to tears. Do not be like them, as Southern Cal is a dumpster fire and their coach is silly.

“This, then, is how you should cheer:"

54 “‘Our coach who art on the sidelines,
hallowed be your assistant, Diaco,
your practice come,
your plays be done,
in South Bend as they are on the road.
Give us this win, with our daily beer.
And forgive us our penalties,
as we take the yards from those that cause penalties against us.
And lead us not into temptation with USC Song Girls,
but deliver us from evil Nick Saban.’
 
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Notre Dame's fallen QB Tommy Rees has something to prove - CBSSports.com

Dennis Dodd
8/23/13



SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- No one expected Notre Dame's follow-up to a magic 2012 coming down to this unlikely realization: There's no Tommy Rees to back up Tommy Rees in 2013.

No Captain Clutch to bail out the Irish. No bench jockey turned hero. That's because ND's best bullpen man in 2012 is the man in '13. Notre Dame's senior quarterback was minding his business like the rest of us that day in May when incumbent Everett Golson dropped the bomb heard 'round ND Nation.

When Golson was suspended for the 2013 season following an "academic violation" he effectively screwed his teammates, his program and -- at least for now -- himself.

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Does Notre Dame know how lucky it is to be able to have Rees?

"I don't even know how to answer that," he said.

Rees doesn't say much of anything quotable. The son of a coach, he glazes over at the slightest inquiry into anything slightly colorful. Maybe his dad Bill, who worked at UCLA and in the NFL, taught him that way. Keep it in the locker room. Keep it inside.

We do know there would have been no magic, no 12-1 had Rees not come off the bench to save the Irish against Purdue, Michigan and Stanford in relief roles last season.

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In seven days Reesus will return

Let he who hath been pepper sprayed cast the first throw
 
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In seven days Reesus will return

Let he who hath been pepper sprayed cast the first throw

that gives me nightmares, thanks. I would rather be tazed than sprayed.

This has the makings of a good story, but only if it has a good ending. The kid will come from being the starting QB, then being unseated, then being booed on his home field, then coming in and saving the day more than a few times throughout an undefeated season. Can he finish the epic story by leading the team to a championship?
 

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that gives me nightmares, thanks. I would rather be tazed than sprayed.

This has the makings of a good story, but only if it has a good ending. The kid will come from being the starting QB, then being unseated, then being booed on his home field, then coming in and saving the day more than a few times throughout an undefeated season. Can he finish the epic story by leading the team to a championship?

Championship? BCS return would be epic enough. Championship would earn him a statue, somewhere.
 

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that gives me nightmares, thanks. I would rather be tazed than sprayed.

This has the makings of a good story, but only if it has a good ending. The kid will come from being the starting QB, then being unseated, then being booed on his home field, then coming in and saving the day more than a few times throughout an undefeated season. Can he finish the epic story by leading the team to a championship?

Yeah I would much rather be tazed again. OC spray sucks!
 

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that gives me nightmares, thanks. I would rather be tazed than sprayed.

This has the makings of a good story, but only if it has a good ending. The kid will come from being the starting QB, then being unseated, then being booed on his home field, then coming in and saving the day more than a few times throughout an undefeated season. Can he finish the epic story by leading the team to a championship?

He's had quite an interesting path through his career thus far. I hope he has a good ending to this career, but if he doesn't get 10 wins (With or without bowl), I wouldn't be upset. He stuck it out, true ND guy, broke the losing streak to USC, helped us get to 12-0 during the regular season last year, spoiled Denard's birthday last year, and a nice bowl win over Miami. Been a fan since his freshman year.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In 3 days I shall turn over Temple's tables</p>— Reesus (@reesus1842) <a href="https://twitter.com/reesus1842/statuses/372742386772094976">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In 3 days I shall turn over Temple's tables</p>— Reesus (@reesus1842) <a href="https://twitter.com/reesus1842/statuses/372742386772094976">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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LOL
 

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I thought Tommy looked great today. Other than a couple overthrown passes, he was pretty spot on. Dost thou still doubt Reesus?
 

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I wouldn't say great, but he looked vastly improved out there.

He took care of the football, he was hitting receivers on some deep routes, he played smart I thought. Maybe it was harder to tell from the game, I dunno. We took the gas off a bit after the first two scores, but according to BK a lot of this had to do with not showing our hand for Michigan. I didn't pin that on Tommy. He hit Niklas immediately for that TD after Temple got theirs. I dunno, I'm not worried about the QB position for next week.
 

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I would rather beat Temple 28-6 rather than 56-6 IF Kelly saved some treats for Meeeechigan or Meatchicken.
 

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No head scratching turnovers, he had a career day passing and had 3 TD's you cant really fault him. The pocket is so clean though half the time Zach Martin dosent even have to move his feet he would just stand there and stone the Defensive end
 

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No head scratching turnovers, he had a career day passing and had 3 TD's you cant really fault him. The pocket is so clean though half the time Zach Martin dosent even have to move his feet he would just stand there and stone the Defensive end

That's how it should be when you are playing a much worse team.
 

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There were a few throws that could have been a bit better, but of the other games I watched there weren't other QBs that were leaps and bounds better. Thats a gap thats always been there, even with Golson last year. I know its one game, lets see if he can keep it up. Good job Reesus, you impressed me.
 

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Tommy Rees

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It was only week 1 and against a weak opponent but Tommy is the 6th best QB in college football right now. He didn't make very many bad passes, had a couple overthrows but what QB makes a perfect pass every time? Not many, maybe if you are Andrew Luck. His lack of mobility may hurt us at times but I am very, very impressed in what I saw out of this young man yesterday. Hope he can keep his head and play just as well next week in Ann Arbor. Being cool under pressure was never Tommy's problem.
 
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