Oct 4 | Stanford

[IrishLax]

There was a guy from the Pac-12 Network on with The First Team (?) on XM91 this morning talking about the match-up. In a nutshell:

1. Stanford O-Line is very good. Part of the "best o-line recruiting class in modern history" and can protect very well.

2. This team is the "most talented" that Stanford has had in recent years, per position.

3. Skill positions are the most talented they have had, but have not "erupted" yet. Looking for that to happen sooner than later.

4. QB play has been hampered by lack of play from skill sets.

He looks forward to the match-up. Says this will be the best defense that EG faces this year. Didn't offer a prediction, other that it would be another "classic ND vs. Stanford game".

Seems like a bunch of lies. Not the best OL they've had in recent years. Their TEs are worse than recent years. Their QB is worse than Luck by a country mile. These are the worst RBs they've had recently. Their WRs are comparable. Their front 7 is comparable. Their back 4 is probably the best they've had.

So no... not even close to the most talented Stanford team they've had.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Update on the Gatorade bottle on Brian Kelly's podium. This week, it has a reddish hue to it vs. last week's orange. Analyze as you wish.</p>— Bob Wieneke (@BWienekeNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BWienekeNDI/status/516976378340970496">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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lols

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Depth Changes, cont: Corey Robinson is listed as Chris Brown's backup, despite starting the last 2 games. Colin McGovern listed as No. 2 RG</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516980535542181888">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Will be interesting to hear if BK has allowed some of the 5 players back into meetings this week.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516980678236573696">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Amir Carlisle and Cam McDaniel listed as the two kick returners. No changes on defense</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516980748226945024">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chance really be flowin sometimes</p>— Toot Daddy Fresh™ (@DaVarisDaniels) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaVarisDaniels/status/516981371550855168">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Amir Carlisle is back listed as the starting slot receiver his week.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDFB?src=hash">#NDFB</a> <a href="http://t.co/eIVJuIbJKB">pic.twitter.com/eIVJuIbJKB</a></p>— The Turning Point (@TheIrishTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheIrishTP/status/516981683456049152">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Wild Bill]

i hate that Stanford has made me nervous for close to a decade.

I wasn't nervous at all when they had Luck. I knew he'd urinate all over us so I just drank heavily.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Still waiting on BK....</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516982242313523200">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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LOL he gone

 

[Ndaccountant]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chance really be flowin sometimes</p>— Toot Daddy Fresh™ (@DaVarisDaniels) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaVarisDaniels/status/516981371550855168">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Is that the name of the skunk that got Koon's dog?

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Add 2017 MI DE Corey Malone-Hatcher (<a href="https://twitter.com/CMH2017">@CMH2017</a>) to Visit List for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stanford?src=hash">#Stanford</a> this weekend.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516982629359706113">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly is here. Updates to follow.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516982591950692352">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Stanford brings in an incredible challenge. Is excited about the challenge, but knows team must play better than this past weekend</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516982889775628288">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Has a lot of respect for the Stanford program. Best statistical defense in the country.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516982971669434368">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Stanford is the best defense in the country. Kevin Hogan is a very experienced quarterback and Montgomery one of the best ST players</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516983070788812800">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Stanford is a deep, talented and veteran team. ND will have to play "really good football" this weekend</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516983129408831488">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: David Shaw has veteran players that know how to win. They have a great deal of continuity</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516983296853803008">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Coach Kelly looking dapper at today's presser ... goes with the dark jacket with white dress shirt - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BKsThreads?src=hash">#BKsThreads</a> <a href="http://t.co/nHNg1BcL7M">pic.twitter.com/nHNg1BcL7M</a></p>— Aaron Horvath (@NDSportsBlogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDSportsBlogger/status/516983339375665154">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Regarding Joe Schmidt, "You always hope for great stories." Felt Joe had a chance at ND, otherwise wouldn't have recruited him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516983613632819200">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: There are a lot of talented players every year that don't have more offers for a number of reasons.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516983807145443328">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Coach Kelly just mentioned recruiting <a href="https://twitter.com/JJWatt">@JJWatt</a> at Central Michigan before he chose to walk on at Wisconsin ... cool story I didn't know.</p>— Aaron Horvath (@NDSportsBlogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDSportsBlogger/status/516983826137243648">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: One of the fumbles we had was on a direct snap so we will work more on direct snaps. Will practice ball security with the QB's this week</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516984006228070400">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: There are "tangible things" the staff can do to eliminate turnovers from this weekend. Also some player discipline can fix the errors</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/516984060338794496">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Will Fuller is gaining confidence each and every week. The receivers blocked very well on the perimeter against Syracuse</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516984281135349762">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly downplays the long-term importance of the 2012 victory over Stanford. "Another step for us in a long season of close victories."</p>— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Farmer/status/516984611130589185">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristopherHine">@ChristopherHine</a>: Kelly said Golson "wasn't too fired up" about being the independent offensive player of the week.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/status/516984945466941440">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Ben Council will be part of the rotation against Stanford this week.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516985163461722113">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Amir Carlise will practice today. Collinsworth should be able to help us this weekend.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516985264431202304">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Jared Grace is making progress everyday but still no timetable when he will break through.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516985363857158144">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: The offensive line is a work in progress but there were a lot of signs that we liked. Was a tough defense to go against</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516985672671199232">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: I have no idea what the process is this week with the hearings.</p>— Down The Tunnel (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/status/516985878024314880">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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