Sep 6 | Michigan

[Whiskeyjack]

OFD's Punter Bro just published a comprehensive film breakdown of our much improved Special Teams play against Rice, and why we may break some big returns against UM:

I hope you can stick with me, because this post is long. I cannot recall ever watching a game and being truly satisfied with the performance of the special teams unit as a whole. Those of you that know me know that I am a perfectionist when it comes to special teams. I was not 100% happy with the special teams in this game, and there are things they need to work on, but this was arguably the greatest special teams performance of Brian Kelly's tenure. Again, this article is going to be long, so let's get into it. I have two additions: helpful colorful lines and videos of a handful of the plays. I am also reversing the order from now on, offering next week's preview before the review. So, to start, let's preview Michigan and then get into the Rice Review...

Well worth the read. Odds on Riggs taking it to the house against UM's traditional punt formation?

And just for lulz:

 

[dang227]

It's about to tornado at the pep rally

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[ulukinatme]

Pep rally just started

 

[ulukinatme]

Jack Nolan: "Notre Dame has never lost to Michigan at home at night...are you ready to help them go 5-0?"

 

[dang227]

Sep 6 | Michigan

Dickie V just high fived me at the pep rally!


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[ulukinatme]

Dickie V just high fived me at the pep rally!


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He had a pretty good speech in 2012, maybe he's going to deliver another. It was no Troy Niklas "You gotta love the pain," but it was decent

 

[dang227]

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[ShawneeIrish]

South Bend, F U C K I N G Indiana! Get hype!


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QoCCKS6AUM

 

[ulukinatme]

Reggie Brooks is the first speaker. They just talked about the unconscious touchdown in the '92 game.

 

[dang227]

Reggie Brooks

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[ulukinatme]

David Feherty is up lol
Can't hear what he's saying

 

[ulukinatme]

LOOOOOOOU

 

[dang227]

I think he's drunk


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[ulukinatme]

Damn, couldn't hear what Feherty or Lou were really saying there. The most I could get out of Lou is that it was special to be back at ND, to see the Lady on the Dome, and the students should realize what a great opportunity they have. He also said something about meeting a Michigan grad and telling him how sorry he was he couldn't get into Notre Dame, something along those lines.

 

[dang227]

Lou!!!!!!!!!!!


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[ulukinatme]

Brindza talked for a bit, couldn't hear anything he said. Mathias is up now and wants the crowd as loud as possible for the defense. "D Boyz" chant. Talked about the winningest program records. "We're going to shut Michigan up once and for all tomorrow night."

That's it. Alma matter.

 

[sos32]

YES! YES! YES! shut up scUM once and for all!!

 

[dang227]

Lou said the only reason to go to Michigan is because they couldn't get in to ND. Also said we aren't playing Michigan any more because we wanted to upgrade our schedule.


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[koonja]

Lou said he went to the grotto last night and it looked like his birthday cake lol.

 

[koonja]

!DDDDDBOYZZZZZ

 

[South Jersey Domer]

Hey everyone, love chatting Notre Dame football with you cats on Gameday but I am gonna have to sit this week out, celebrating my bud's birthday at Dave & Buster's in Philadelphia. So I will be eating, drinking, playing, and hoping I can catch bits of the game here & there.

Go Irish, fuck Michigan and all Notre Dame haters

 

[Irish#1]

Brindza talked for a bit, couldn't hear anything he said. Mathias is up now and wants the crowd as loud as possible for the defense. "D Boyz" chant. Talked about the winningest program records. "We're going to shut Michigan up once and for all tomorrow night."

That's it. Alma matter.

I hope that happens, because then they won't be able to whine about the Irish breaking the series.

 

[South Jersey Domer]

I hope that happens, because then they won't be able to whine about the Irish breaking the series.

Michigan fans never stop whining, I have encountered Michigan fans who are still crying to this day about how we fired Ty Willingham because of his race lol

 

[arrowryan]

Tim O'Malley threw down a game prediction (he's 5-0 on this game since joining Irish Eyes)

Notre Dame: 30
Michigan: 24

 

[South Jersey Domer]

Miss seeing Lou roam the sidelines. The last coach to wake up the echoes. He knows what Notre Dame is about.

 

[vinnymac2402]

Hey Koon were you the one at the pep rally with body paint on and a short kilt. Just wondering

 

[koonja]

Hey Koon were you the one at the pep rally with body paint on and a short kilt. Just wondering

No.

I took the kilt off at 3pm.

 

[IrishLax]

Hey Koon were you the one at the pep rally with body paint on and a short kilt. Just wondering

Nah, he was busy scouting out the Michigan hotel to pull the fire alarm all night.

 

[TheTeam16]

Can't wait for this game tomorrow guys. I am pretty depressed we will not be playing annually any longer, love the rivalry, the history, the fan bases. Weather looks like it is going to be perfect!

Here's to a clean, epic finish to this rivalry tomorrow night. That is what it deserves!

See you in South Bend,
GO BLUE!

 

[vinnymac2402]

Haha I should have took a pic of the guy it was funny. By the way I seen Cave, Calabrese, Golic jr, D. McCarthy, and Goodman at the pep rally tonight