Nov 15 | Northwestern

[BigIrish]

So average teams win by 10 and good teams by 14+. Uh, not so fast ...

Wisconsin ranked 14th (that's better than good) by Sagarin averaged 7.7 yds/carry but LOST by 6 points to NW.

PSU ranked 53rd (kinda of average out of 120 some teams) LOST by 23.

ND is ranked 22nd by Sagarin, a FG less in strength than Wisconsin.

NW has been erratic in their games. They've held Wisconsin to to a 41% pass completion rate, PSU to 48%, and UM to 46%. But Minnesota #40, Nebraska #21, and Iowa #47 averaged 67% completion rate.

NW has 11 picks on the season but only got 1 against Min, Nebraska, and Iowa.


ND should win comfortably but NW has shown they're capable of beating a "good" team.

I know I'm nitpicking here, but even though Wisconsin is a solid team who lost to NW, they have a real problem at QB. They have split time between two QB's this year who have a combined stat line of 10 TD passes to 10 interceptions. McEvoy appears to get more snaps than Stave, but McEvoy also has a QB rating of just 115, which when compared to ND opponents, is worse than Gardner at UM and similar to the QB at Purdue.

For comparison's sake, Golson has 24 passing TDs to 11 interceptions (three of which were added last week), and 2600 passing yards - more than double Wisconsin's passing yards on the season.

My point is that, among the three opponents mentioned above, Wisconsin is the only "good" team on the list, and their passing game is worse than two demonstrably bad teams in UM and PSU. I'm not convinced that NW "held" them to anything.

That said, I've watched enough ND football to know that the Irish can make a game out of any opponent (See C. Weis and his Syracuse debacle). On paper, however, this game shouldn't be a contest.

 

[GowerND11]

We also had some short crossing routes that Golson could have hit when under pressure.

I remember on a couple of the sacks in the first half thinking why didn't he make that pass to the crosser??? Could it be he couldn't see due to his height? No clue.

 

[Luckylucci]

I remember on a couple of the sacks in the first half thinking why didn't he make that pass to the crosser??? Could it be he couldn't see due to his height? No clue.

That could be but if thats the case he should have an even better grasp on where his checkdowns/hot reads are. Some of this should be just going through his progressions. If the pocket collapses and he's under pressure the next thought should be move away from the pressure and look for those routes/WR's. It seems as though his eyes are fixated down field at all times trying to hit a big play. Eyes down field doesn't mean looking 30+ yards down field, it means head up/eyes open looking for whose open. He basically admitted after the game that he's trying to hit the big play too often.

 

[ND NYC]

Some of his responses remind of 2011.

good.

and lets hope to make this year 2011...and next year 2012.

prefer a coach who gets pissed when we lose, calls it lie he sees it and makes changes to try and correct things than one who pontificates more BS, overprotects his players psyches and makes excuses.

he has every right to call guys out IMO. they are big boys (at least they better be)

 

[Ndaccountant]

One dropped snap in a season is one to many IMO.

Dayne Crist agrees.....sigh

 

[Southside Sully]

Have a pair of extra tickets for Saturday selling for face if anyones interested. PM Me.. I am in Chicago, but I am sure theres a way I can call the ticket office and leave at Will Call.. Section 3 Row 47.

 

[koonja]

Have a pair of extra tickets for Saturday selling for face if anyones interested. PM Me.. I am in Chicago, but I am sure theres a way I can call the ticket office and leave at Will Call.. Section 3 Row 47.

How much? ClashmoreMike might still be looking.

Who's ready to pre-game with the Koon squad?

 

[Classic Irish]

I really want to pound them on Saturday. I can't stand Northwestern.

 

[Irish Insanity]

How much? ClashmoreMike might still be looking.

Who's ready to pre-game with the Koon squad?

Where's the party at?

And don't fucking say in your pants either.

 

[BGIF]

ND Parking Plan

ND Parking Plan

ND has put out a press release for Parking this weekend.

Details at:

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/not...e-dame-visitors-first-timers.html#post1412028

 

[koonja]

Can we get an official roll call? The slam piece and I will be on campus at 10am.

She's never been, so I'm going to show her around the Grotto, Library, Trumpets in the Dome, Player's Walk, Basillica.

Then we're either going to Legends to sling drinks or find a tailgate.

 

[T Town Tommy]

Can we get an official roll call? The slam piece and I will be on campus at 10am.

She's never been, so I'm going to show her around the Grotto, Library, Trumpets in the Dome, Player's Walk, Basillica.

Then we're either going to Legends to sling drinks or find a tailgate.

Did you just refer to your girl as the "slam piece?"

I don't know whether to rep you or scold you. LOL

 

[tko]

Did you just refer to your girl as the "slam piece?"

I don't know whether to rep you or scold you. LOL

scold and neg rep him, LOL

 

[woolybug25]

I gave away 4 tickets on the 35 yard line.

 

[koonja]

Did you just refer to your girl as the "slam piece?"

I don't know whether to rep you or scold you. LOL

Lol. I would never say it to her face. Just messing around.

 

[BGIF]

I really want to pound them on Saturday. I can't stand Northwestern.

I can still see Powlus taking the snap under center down near the goal line trailing by 2, knowing we were going to score to win, when an OL emphatically planted one foot back ... squarely on Powlus's pivot foot taking him down for the "L".

Truly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

 

[Irish2155]

Can we get an official roll call? The slam piece and I will be on campus at 10am.

She's never been, so I'm going to show her around the Grotto, Library, Trumpets in the Dome, Player's Walk, Basillica.

Then we're either going to Legends to sling drinks or find a tailgate.

Find the Enterprise tailgate, usually just northwest of the baseball diamond...that is where I've always seen Tony Rice hanging out.

 

[ACamp1900]

Dude, these guys played in a Rose Bowl a couple decades ago and wear purple... ND isn't boss enough to do either... freakin purple.

no hope...

NW- 35
ND-10

 

[woolybug25]

Dude, these guys played in a Rose Bowl a couple decades ago and wear purple... ND isn't boss enough to do either... freakin purple.

no hope...

NW- 35
ND-10

Break out the green jerseys!

Beat Northwestern!







NW - 41
ND - 7

 

[Irish Insanity]

Can we get an official roll call? The slam piece and I will be on campus at 10am.

She's never been, so I'm going to show her around the Grotto, Library, Trumpets in the Dome, Player's Walk, Basillica.

Then we're either going to Legends to sling drinks or find a tailgate.

My GF and I are coming down. We've both been before but she hasn't seen anything on your list, and I haven't seen most either. But idk if we will make it down that early.

 

[BillyIrish]

I will be at the game with both of my brothers on Saturday. According to weather under ground a foot!? of snow fell yesterday in south bend. Any idea how this changes the parking situation?

 

[Irish Insanity]

^yes, any change in parking?

Also exactly how much snow is on the ground? And how does that change pregame activities like tailgating or the food sold by the different halls and such. I've never been to a game with snow on the ground

 

[arrowryan]

I will be at the game with both of my brothers on Saturday. According to weather under ground a foot!? of snow fell yesterday in south bend. Any idea how this changes the parking situation?

^yes, any change in parking?

Also exactly how much snow is on the ground? And how does that change pregame activities like tailgating or the food sold by the different halls and such. I've never been to a game with snow on the ground

Yes, 12.2 inches of snow fell yesterday and we will get another 3 or 4 inches today. Idk whens the last time we have had this much snow in the ground in mid-November. For parking, I don't think anything will change unless you are parking on a side street as the snow might make it hard to park. If you are parking in a parking lot, you should have no problem

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

SB had 143 accidents yesterday.. be safe.

 

[connor_in]

SB had 143 accidents yesterday.. be safe.

Apparently someone needs to take the keys away from Steve Beuerlein then.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Yes, 12.2 inches of snow fell yesterday and we will get another 3 or 4 inches today. Idk whens the last time we have had this much snow in the ground in mid-November. For parking, I don't think anything will change unless you are parking on a side street as the snow might make it hard to park. If you are parking in a parking lot, you should have no problem

I usually park at the Holy Cross field. But I usually drive a decent size SUV. We traded that in on a AWD BMW amd I fear it won't park well in a snowy grass lot. Any other reasonably priced options?

 

[woolybug25]

I usually park at the Holy Cross field. But I usually drive a decent size SUV. We traded that in on a AWD BMW amd I fear it won't park well in a snowy grass lot. Any other reasonably priced options?

 

[Irish#1]

I usually park at the Holy Cross field. But I usually drive a decent size SUV. We traded that in on a AWD BMW amd I fear it won't park well in a snowy grass lot. Any other reasonably priced options?

I don't know what your definition of reasonably priced is, but I usually park at one of the businesses at the corner of Edison and SB Ave. Usually $20-$25 but it's a short walk. Easy to get out of after the game.

 

[Irish Insanity]

I don't know what your definition of reasonably priced is, but I usually park at one of the businesses at the corner of Edison and SB Ave. Usually $20-$25 but it's a short walk. Easy to get out of after the game.

I probably pay more than that for Holy Cross field. 40 is what I'd like to stay under. Somewhere paved. I'll look up your suggestion on Google Maps. Lol. I don't know enough if the area.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

OFD's Patrick Rigney just published his ST preview of NW:

Notre Dame faces off against a weaker special teams opponent on Saturday. I do not normally speak in absolutes, but I feel comfortable saying that Northwestern may have one of the weakest special teams units that ND has, or will, face this season.

We should enjoy a significant advantage in field position. Hopefully we'll capitalize on it and jump out to an early lead.