Jan 1 | Fiesta Bowl vs Ohio State

[Irish#1]

These things have a way to bring out the best in teams like ND who are a "team". I won't be surprised if we see the best defensive effort of the year.

 

[Irish Insanity]

These things have a way to bring out the best in teams like ND who are a "team". I won't be surprised if we see the best defensive effort of the year.

I would hope, it's our first game of the year

 

[condoms SUCk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> S Max Redfield was sent home for a violation of team rules, Brian Kelly said. Won't play.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/681915330143191040">December 29, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I may be in the minority on this but I think the coaches need to move on and start looking for a long term replacement for Redfield. He hasn't lived up to the 5* hype and has been more of a liability than anything else.
Sound harsh, but I think we need to cut our losses and move on.

 

[Irish#1]

I would hope, it's our first game of the year

As soon as I posted, I knew someone would jump in and say that. Was just too lazy to change it to "season". lol

 

[Irish Insanity]

I may be in the minority on this but I think the coaches need to move on and start looking for a long term replacement for Redfield. He hasn't lived up to the 5* hype and has been more of a liability than anything else.
Sound harsh, but I think we need to cut our losses and move on.

I agree. If we have someone better, they need to be on the field. Stars shouldn't matter once they hit campus.

As soon as I posted, I knew someone would jump in and say that. Was just too lazy to change it to "season". lol

What can I say, I'm an ass. Lol

 

[Cackalacky]

With Jarron back, Kelly and VanGorder can finally officialy move Okwara to defensive back now.

He spent enough time in coverage this year for sure.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Earlier in the year BK said something drastic would have to happen to play Sebastian. I wonder if this is that something.

No, he won't play. He and the rest of the injured guys arrive today to the bowl site.

 

[jspags10pg]

No, he won't play. He and the rest of the injured guys arrive today to the bowl site.

How many 747's are they filling up? Or did they fill an aircraft carrier instead which caused the late arrival?

 

[koonja]

How many 747's are they filling up? Or did they fill an aircraft carrier instead which caused the late arrival?

They needed 2 separate planes just to transport BVG's playbook.

 

[woolybug25]

I may be in the minority on this but I think the coaches need to move on and start looking for a long term replacement for Redfield. He hasn't lived up to the 5* hype and has been more of a liability than anything else.
Sound harsh, but I think we need to cut our losses and move on.

What does this even mean? Kids are only get to play four seasons of football, so the coaches are always grooming a replacement for every position. Max is no different.

I don't know what you mean by "cut our losses". Max hasn't got into real trouble, struggled with academics or done anything worthy of getting "cut", which is something we don't do. We aren't going to tell a kid to pack his bags just because he hasn't lived up to his hype yet. Is that what you are inferring?

 

[JohnnyJasper]

I feel pretty optimistic about Watkins at CB. Loved him out of HS. He may end up starting next year over Butler anyway. Either way I think the keys are stopping the run and not letting up that one huge play. On offense its all about the O line. Protect DK and I think we can score enough to win. Oh - no turnovers would also help. Cannot wait for Friday.

 

[condoms SUCk]

What does this even mean? Kids are only get to play four seasons of football, so the coaches are always grooming a replacement for every position. Max is no different.

I don't know what you mean by "cut our losses". Max hasn't got into real trouble, struggled with academics or done anything worthy of getting "cut", which is something we don't do. We aren't going to tell a kid to pack his bags just because he hasn't lived up to his hype yet. Is that what you are inferring?

Haha, are you for real? You REALLY you thought I meant to cut him from the team....???

Cutting your losses-
"to extricate yourself from an impossible situation, where there is very little or no hope for improvement."

*How about this- Redfeild sucks, bench him and find a new S going forward.

*-This is my opinion.

 

[Irish Insanity]

They needed 2 separate planes just to transport BVG's playbook.

No italics

 

[#1rish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on expectations for first-time starting corner Nick Watkins: "I sure would pick on him if I was them."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/682249087643590657">December 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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BK instilling some confidence in his new starting CB.

 

[Cackalacky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on expectations for first-time starting corner Nick Watkins: "I sure would pick on him if I was them."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/682249087643590657">December 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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BK instilling some confidence in his new starting CB.

Or a dare to OSU. Also letting Nick know he needs to be dialed in and have his crap together.

 

[koonja]

I think it's just an obvious fact with no intention of misguiding. Nick hasn't played any meaningful snaps this year.

As Frued once said, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

 

[irishff1014]

What does this even mean? Kids are only get to play four seasons of football, so the coaches are always grooming a replacement for every position. Max is no different.

I don't know what you mean by "cut our losses". Max hasn't got into real trouble, struggled with academics or done anything worthy of getting "cut", which is something we don't do. We aren't going to tell a kid to pack his bags just because he hasn't lived up to his hype yet. Is that what you are inferring?

I have to agree with Wooly here. First ND isn't a school that will cut your scholarship over this type of infraction. But we are also a school that can't afford to cut scholarships we are barley at 85 now. And he does seem to be a very good student which is what we all want.

No if the on of the freshman come in fall and beat him out sorry bout his luck but we could still use him against running teams and on special teams. There would still be a spot for him. Not to mention it is still depth in case someone did go down with an injury.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Or a dare to OSU. Also letting Nick know he needs to be dialed in and have his crap together.

Or deflecting attention away from the one really glaring weak spot of the defense we have spent all season complaining about.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talked to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> LB James Onwualu at Media Day, says he is 100% and ready to go on Friday.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDvsOSU?src=hash">#NDvsOSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FiestaBowl?src=hash">#FiestaBowl</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/682266366900977664">December 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

I can't wait to see Jarron Jones. He's better than Sheldon Day IMO. Both are great college players. I want to see a lineup of Jarron, Day, with Trumbetti and Rochelle on the ends for a few plays. That's a BA front 4.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I can't wait to see Jarron Jones. He's better than Sheldon Day IMO. Both are great college players. I want to see a lineup of Jarron, Day, with Trumbetti and Rochelle on the ends for a few plays. That's a BA front 4.

He was much more inconsistent than Sheldon was last year, but when he was dialed in he manhandled linemen. He owned Florida State for a lot of that game. If he can stay healthy next year, I'm not sure anybody is gonna run on his and Rochelle's side.

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[irishfanjho15]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talked to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> LB James Onwualu at Media Day, says he is 100% and ready to go on Friday.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDvsOSU?src=hash">#NDvsOSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FiestaBowl?src=hash">#FiestaBowl</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/682266366900977664">December 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Great news. Based on my rewatching of the games this year, I felt James played some very consistent ball. I think, like with many things, his play was widely "unnoticed", if you will. That will happen with all eyes on Jaylon, and all crosshairs on Schidmt.

 

[Buster Bluth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on expectations for first-time starting corner Nick Watkins: "I sure would pick on him if I was them."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/682249087643590657">December 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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BK instilling some confidence in his new starting CB.

“I’d be surprised if he didn’t play well. He’s going to get picked on. I sure would pick on him if I was them. I think he’ll hold up. He’s a kid that will compete. He’s got a lot of pride. He’s got some innate athletic ability to go out there and compete with some good players."

Really just normal coachspeak.

 

[ab2cmiller]

I think BK is simply playing the triple reverse psychology card

 

[Cackalacky]

I think BK is simply playing the triple reverse psychology card

Max is actually on double secret probation.

 

[Irish#1]

Or deflecting attention away from the one really glaring weak spot of the defense we have spent all season complaining about.

Can't fool Urban. Pretty sure he spends a lot of time on IE, so he knows what's going on.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Great news. Based on my rewatching of the games this year, I felt James played some very consistent ball. I think, like with many things, his play was widely "unnoticed", if you will. That will happen with all eyes on Jaylon, and all crosshairs on Schidmt.

Agree. I didn't realize James would be ready for the bowl game, what a pleasant surprise.

 

[kmoose]

I think BK is simply playing the triple reverse psychology card

Flea-flicker....

 

[ulukinatme]

Give up??? Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

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So many Animal House references in this thread I've seen at least 4.

 

[Cackalacky]

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So many Animal House references in this thread I've seen at least 4.

You know someone was gonna be like:
"The Germans did not bomb Peral Harbor." Haha. Happens once a year yes?