'11 NC WR/CB Matthias Farley (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

ulukinatme · Sep 21, 2015

If Farley starts at Safety for the rest of the year, I would be okay with that. I do hope that Avery at least gets healthy so we have some depth back.

Bogtrotter07 · Sep 21, 2015

irishff1014 said:
And came up with a huge forced fumble.

On his first play in!

This counts toward having a great year!

PANDFAN · Sep 21, 2015

ulukinatme said:
If Farley starts at Safety for the rest of the year, I would be okay with that. I do hope that Avery at least gets healthy so we have some depth back.

He SHOULD be back for Clemson

ResLife Hero · Sep 21, 2015

ulukinatme said:
If Farley starts at Safety for the rest of the year, I would be okay with that. I do hope that Avery at least gets healthy so we have some depth back.

Especially before we run into Navy.

Veritate Duce Progredi · Sep 21, 2015

ulukinatme said:
If Farley starts at Safety for the rest of the year, I would be okay with that. I do hope that Avery at least gets healthy so we have some depth back.

I won't be okay with that unless he is never given man assignment against a WR. His game is not suited to running stride for stride with a WR but if he's asked to provide zone coverage or simply hit, then I'm all for it.

Farley can be an enforcer, he never backs down. I'll continue trusting the coaches no matter what so let's hope our best 11 is always on the field.

Whiskeyjack · Sep 21, 2015

Tranquill and Farley are very similar players-- physical, in-the-box Safeties who have struggled in coverage. So I have no doubt that Matthias can admirably fill any role that the staff intended for Drue.

But I doubt BvG intended to start either of them against Clemson or USC. Let's hope Avery is back in time to help defend against Watson's arm.

irishff1014 · Sep 21, 2015

Whiskeyjack said:
Tranquill and Farley are very similar players-- physical, in-the-box Safeties who have struggled in coverage. So I have no doubt that Matthias can admirably fill any role that the staff intended for Drue.

But I doubt BvG intended to start either of them against Clemson or USC. Let's hope Avery is back in time to help defend against Watson's arm.

Not saying this is true but i think i read that Avery will be back for USC.

clashmore_jon · Sep 21, 2015

irishff1014 said:
Not saying this is true but i think i read that Avery will be back for USC.

i think coach BK said on sunday that Avery was ~6 weeks and he's at ~4 weeks now. Not sure how he counts 4 though. Or maybe he was saying 4 weeks till he's back.

TheChosen1 · Sep 21, 2015

Sebastian is back after the bye week

stlnd01 · Sep 21, 2015

Whiskeyjack said:
Tranquill and Farley are very similar players-- physical, in-the-box Safeties who have struggled in coverage. So I have no doubt that Matthias can admirably fill any role that the staff intended for Drue.

But I doubt BvG intended to start either of them against Clemson or USC. Let's hope Avery is back in time to help defend against Watson's arm.

Completely agree. He hits and plays a good zone but we all saw what happened on Farley Island back in 2013 and it wasn't pretty. But are we giving up on Redfield? I figured they went with the big hitters b/c they were better fit against Ga Tech and to rest his hand, but that Max is the man against passing teams.

Whiskeyjack · Sep 21, 2015

TheChosen1 said:
Sebastian is back after the bye week

Do you have a source for that? Because that would be really terrible timing. None of the teams we'll face after the bye feature a dangerous passing attack.

SoDakDomer · Sep 21, 2015

Whiskeyjack said:
Do you have a source for that? Because that would be really terrible timing. None of the teams we'll face after the bye feature a dangerous passing attack.

Wouldn't this be in his favor. I recall his highlights being in run support and big hits, and few highlights in pass break ups?

Whiskeyjack · Sep 21, 2015

SoDakDomer said:
Wouldn't this be in his favor. I recall his highlights being in run support and big hits, and few highlights in pass break ups?

Regardless of his particular strengths, our secondary is likely to be most stressed by Clemson and USC. So if Avery returns right after the SC game, the timing will be frustrating. And it's not like he'd have to be a major ball hawk to surpass Farley in coverage.

But with our injury luck, we should probably be grateful he's on track to return this season at all.

Emcee77 · Sep 21, 2015

clashmore_jon said:
i think coach BK said on sunday that Avery was ~6 weeks and he's at ~4 weeks now. Not sure how he counts 4 though. Or maybe he was saying 4 weeks till he's back.

No, you had it right the first time. I read the teleconference transcript today over lunch. Unless I misunderstood, Kelly expects Sebastian will be out approximately two more weeks.

Sherm Sticky · Sep 21, 2015

Whiskeyjack said:
Regardless of his particular strengths, our secondary is likely to be most stressed by Clemson and USC. So if Avery returns right after the SC game, the timing will be frustrating. And it's not like he'd have to be a major ball hawk to surpass Farley in coverage.

But with our injury luck, we should probably be grateful he's on track to return this season at all.

Avery should be ready to go for USC

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TheTurningPoint · Sep 22, 2015

Whiskeyjack said:
Tranquill and Farley are very similar players-- physical, in-the-box Safeties who have struggled in coverage. So I have no doubt that Matthias can admirably fill any role that the staff intended for Drue.

But I doubt BvG intended to start either of them against Clemson or USC. Let's hope Avery is back in time to help defend against Watson's arm.

Avery is worse in coverage than Farley and Tranquill. He is a run stuffing safety, but can't cover worth a lick. I'd rather have Greer Martini covering at safety than what I saw from Sebestian during fall camp.

Irish YJ · Sep 22, 2015

Wishing they would give Butler a go at Safety.

Calabrese's People · Sep 22, 2015

Its John Turner tiiiiiiime.

stlnd01 · Sep 22, 2015

Calabrese's People said:
Its John Turner tiiiiiiime.

Wow. Had forgotten he was even on the team.

Johannes · Sep 22, 2015

How is Nick Ossello in coverage?

Half italics.

Bluto · Nov 7, 2015

This kid deserves a standing ovation.

NDALA · Nov 7, 2015

Bluto said:
This kid deserves a standing ovation.

Yep, wished he was a bit faster so he could replace Redfield full time. (I know he was in for Shumate today)

NDRock · Nov 7, 2015

He's always made plays, one of my favorites from the Kelly era. Seems like yesterday I was listening to him on Mike Frank's podcast while he was still a recruit.

Domina Nostra · Nov 7, 2015

NDRock said:
He's always made plays, one of my favorites from the Kelly era. Seems like yesterday I was listening to him on Mike Frank's podcast while he was still a recruit.

He's the anti-Schmidt. The coaches are always looking for a reason to pull him, but he usually finds his way back onto the field and makes a few big plays.

IrishJayhawk · Nov 7, 2015

Farley was Schmidt before Schmidt was.

From this very thread...

peoriairish said:
Soooooooooooooo.... Can anyone defend him over any of the backups tonight? I'm so tired of his poor tackling.

GBdomer said:
He's the worst starting player I have ever seen.

Jimmy3Putt said:
I'm not one to bash our players, but he tackles like a coward.
Hopefully he's just depth next season.

peoriairish said:
Buster. I like you. I really do. But you have stuck to Farely's guns and the 'You don't see what goes on in practice' theory all season. I sure haven't seen what happens in practice, but I have seen how poor he has played in games. There is nothing that he has done during games that someone else couldn't do. He has been blown up on outside blitzes... he has turned away from tackles... he has tried to tackle from his knees. He has given his all for ND, but frankly, it's not enough for me.

peoriairish said:
Personally, he's still starting because this coaching staff is far too conservative with underclassmen. Do you think Jaylon would be playing if Spond weren't hurt? Beyond that, do you think Spond would be better than Jaylon this year?

This is all to apparent in the RB situation. TF is clearly the best back lining up behind Tommy. Yet for some reason, the keep lining up GAIII out there throughout the first half. It should be Cam 45% TF 45% GAIII 10% for running plays. BK and his staff are far too loyal to the seniors and it's hurting the team. That's my only complaint about this staff.

Damion704 said:
If he thinks he played well then BK is f'n blind. Just think he's saving face.

johnnycando · Nov 7, 2015

Fellas:

Let's love thy brother in this time of plenty.

peoriairish · Nov 8, 2015

Woah woah woah... Throwing me under the bus!!! Yikes!

IrishJayhawk · Nov 8, 2015

peoriairish said:
Woah woah woah... Throwing me under the bus!!! Yikes!

Wasn't my intention.

Just went back and found a smattering of comments on one page of this thread.

BeauBenken · Nov 8, 2015

Seems so odd that we get so many big plays from a guy that is relatively small, not the most athletic, is a below average tackler, played only a couple years of high school football, and only plays situationally as a senior now.

Every play you have Farley in there it's like you're putting a quarter in the slot machine and pulling the lever.

yankeeND · Nov 8, 2015

Not bad for a three star converted soccer player lol. What a great kid! Excellent on special teams, always comes up with a big play or forces a turnover on D, and a great leader of the team as that big C on his chest would suggest. We are lucky to have him!

'11 NC WR/CB Matthias Farley (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

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