ND's Talking Heads ... The good, bad & ugly

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[Irishdrunk]

Just listening to Driskell reviewing schedule. It sure seems like, with caveats - "providing that they improve [whatever that means]- that ND should go 11-1."

The guy always over-states ND's upside before the season for the last 4 years. As analyst he is Mush from Bronx Tale.

Perhaps next time round he might say, I see a few losses and go for 9-3 and thereby not jynx the season.

 

[DONTH8]

Just listening to Driskell reviewing schedule. It sure seems like, with caveats - "providing that they improve [whatever that means]- that ND should go 11-1."

The guy always over-states ND's upside before the season for the last 4 years. As analyst he is Mush from Bronx Tale.

Perhaps next time round he might say, I see a few losses and go for 9-3 and thereby not jynx the season.

A Bronx Tale reference is an auto-like.

 

[pumpdog20]

Just listening to Driskell reviewing schedule. It sure seems like, with caveats - "providing that they improve [whatever that means]- that ND should go 11-1."

The guy always over-states ND's upside before the season for the last 4 years. As analyst he is Mush from Bronx Tale.

Perhaps next time round he might say, I see a few losses and go for 9-3 and thereby not jynx the season.

3 out of the last 4 years, there were only two losses each. Throw in this year, and there should have only been 2 losses. How fall off could he really be?

 

[Irishdrunk]

3 out of the last 4 years, there were only two losses each. Throw in this year, and there should have only been 2 losses. How fall off could he really be?

Two years ago, he said: "I just don't see a loss"
Last year, I believe he said: "I recognize OSU at the Shoe is going to be hard to win" (11-1).....

Basically every year ND should be in the CFP. While I think that would be great, and perhaps hopefully this year Bryan as a blind squirrel may actually find his nut.

 

[dublinirish]

Two years ago, he said: "I just don't see a loss"
Last year, I believe he said: "I recognize OSU at the Shoe is going to be hard to win" (11-1).....

Basically every year ND should be in the CFP. While I think that would be great, and perhaps hopefully this year Bryan as a blind squirrel may actually find his nut.

So he says ND should be 11-1 every year while also berating recruiting AND Coaching?

 

[Irishdrunk]

I think next year's schedule is far harder than 2022 schedule. I think 10-2 would be a great result and likely result in a NY6 Bowl. I think 9-3 is more likely but would still be better than 2022. I think 2024 this team should be at NYbowl or expanded CFP as the third year is usually most coach's learning curve sweetspot.

 

[Reaper97]

So he says ND should be 11-1 every year while also berating recruiting AND Coaching?

Exactly.
Every year he would say:
1) BK can’t coach or recruit
2) ND should make the CFP
3) ND, with all their talent, didn’t make the CFP because of BK

So BK couldn’t coach or recruit, yet ND going 11-1 was a BK failure?

He hypes ND up every year, then says ND could play for the tithe if…(here he inserts how he would coach ND)…then when ND doesn’t win the title, goes back and says it’s because they didn’t do the things he would have done.

 

[DONTH8]

The Ohio State game will tell us everything we need to know about the rest of the season.

We win? 11-1/12-0 very possible.
We lose close? 10-2/11-1 maybe.
We get blown out? 9-3/8-4

 

[dublinirish]

Exactly.
Every year he would say:
1) BK can’t coach or recruit
2) ND should make the CFP
3) ND, with all their talent, didn’t make the CFP because of BK

So BK couldn’t coach or recruit, yet ND going 11-1 was a BK failure?

He hypes ND up every year, then says ND could play for the tithe if…(here he inserts how he would coach ND)…then when ND doesn’t win the title, goes back and says it’s because they didn’t do the things he would have done.

i can't ever believe there are folks who consume his content. Like i get he appeals to the MAGA crowd and all that but still, who would have time for all that

 

[ColinKSU]

Just listening to Driskell reviewing schedule. It sure seems like, with caveats - "providing that they improve [whatever that means]- that ND should go 11-1."

The guy always over-states ND's upside before the season for the last 4 years. As analyst he is Mush from Bronx Tale.

Perhaps next time round he might say, I see a few losses and go for 9-3 and thereby not jynx the season.

Thinking about when he said Notre Dame was better than Ohio State on paper last season.

 

[stpeteirish]

I think next year's schedule is far harder than 2022 schedule. I think 10-2 would be a great result and likely result in a NY6 Bowl. I think 9-3 is more likely but would still be better than 2022. I think 2024 this team should be at NYbowl or expanded CFP as the third year is usually most coach's learning curve sweetspot.

I don't see much difference in the schedule difficulty between 2022 and 2023. The key games Clemson, Ohio St and USC are a wash, possibly slightly easier this year without CJ Stroud. The low end games aren't much different either except CMU is probably worse than Marshall and Stanford will miss Shaw, their new guy appears to be a total non entity to me. Their roster is decimated and they were't any good before losing most of their guys.
Given the crappyness of the ACC its hard to argue that playing 6 is harder than playing four. But some of the ACC teams we add (Pitt, Louisville) look like they might be getting better. (my browser sys crappyness isn't a word!).
Some are whining about the schedule sequencing but playing Navy first is the best time to play them. And two byes are better than one.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

i can't ever believe there are folks who consume his content. Like i get he appeals to the MAGA crowd and all that but still, who would have time for all that

I honestly have no idea; people's obsession with him is baffling. If you don't like him, why on earth do you listen to his show? This is ND football for crying out loud, there's so much content, why are putting yourself through the ringer for a guy like that? This thread is a Driskell dumpster fire.

"Driskell sucks, did you hear his take?" you're the goon throwing hours of your life away every week consuming his content. Tell me who the loser is.

 

[Irishdrunk]

Well he always said BK's recruiting sucked and then when I countered that if that is the case, how do you explain going to CFP and Nat Game and multiple 10+ win seasons. He then said his staff was good. I then stated that the day before he was critical of BK for hiring an inferior staff during his 3+ hour Irish Breakdown podcast. He then told me in response to that point that I should "Do Better"

Of course. Silly me.

 

[Free Manera]

Just listening to Driskell reviewing schedule. It sure seems like, with caveats - "providing that they improve [whatever that means]- that ND should go 11-1."

The guy always over-states ND's upside before the season for the last 4 years. As analyst he is Mush from Bronx Tale.

Perhaps next time round he might say, I see a few losses and go for 9-3 and thereby not jynx the season.

Calling people Mush is a favorite of mine.

 

[pumpdog20]

Two years ago, he said: "I just don't see a loss"
Last year, I believe he said: "I recognize OSU at the Shoe is going to be hard to win" (11-1).....

Basically every year ND should be in the CFP. While I think that would be great, and perhaps hopefully this year Bryan as a blind squirrel may actually find his nut.

Two years ago when our only reg season loss was to Cincy? That scheduled sucked.
You don't think ND had the talent to be CFP contenders recently (outside of this year)?

 

[Green Mountains]

2023 - If there were point spreads right now, there are 9 games which ND is the clear favorite - largely double digit favorite.

Then there is:
OSU - Home Dog - 5.5 points? USC - Home Dog - 2.5 points? Clemson - Road Dog - 4.5 points?

9-3 is possible (20%); 10-2 (50%?); 11-1 (20%); 8-4 or worse (9%); 12-0 (1%)

 

[stlnd01]

I don't see much difference in the schedule difficulty between 2022 and 2023. The key games Clemson, Ohio St and USC are a wash, possibly slightly easier this year without CJ Stroud. The low end games aren't much different either except CMU is probably worse than Marshall and Stanford will miss Shaw, their new guy appears to be a total non entity to me. Their roster is decimated and they were't any good before losing most of their guys.
Given the crappyness of the ACC its hard to argue that playing 6 is harder than playing four. But some of the ACC teams we add (Pitt, Louisville) look like they might be getting better. (my browser sys crappyness isn't a word!).
Some are whining about the schedule sequencing but playing Navy first is the best time to play them. And two byes are better than one.

Same.
Ohio State and USC are probably comparable to this year. Clemson maybe a little tougher if only because you assume they'll get their offense straightened out, plus that's on the road.
In the next tier of games, not sure I see anyone the on-paper caliber of BYU or UNC (acknowledging BYU in particular faded after playing us), though it's always hard to know how good teams like NC State, Pitt and Louisville will actually be (but we will be better). The rest of it's the same or easier.
Our offense SHOULD be better than last year, the defense should be fine and hopefully the coaches have learned from mistakes so we don't drop games like Marshall and Stanford again. 10-2 seems plausible with 11-1 a distinct possibility especially if Clemson doesn't quite turn it around.

 

[bumpdaddy]

In the next tier of games, not sure I see anyone the on-paper caliber of BYU or UNC

Duke probably fits in that tier if they can build off of what they did this past year.

 

[Reaper97]

I honestly have no idea; people's obsession with him is baffling. If you don't like him, why on earth do you listen to his show? This is ND football for crying out loud, there's so much content, why are putting yourself through the ringer for a guy like that? This thread is a Driskell dumpster fire.

"Driskell sucks, did you hear his take?" you're the goon throwing hours of your life away every week consuming his content. Tell me who the loser is.

Who is the loser?
I don’t know? I’m retired at 44, so I can listen to EVERY ND podcast out there.
Even the shitty ones.
I go on LONG runs where two to three hour podcasts are nice.
What was your question again?

 

[NDFAN2008]

When’s the last time a ND football team went an entire year without suspensions, off season drama, or coaches moving on too other schools?!

 

[NDRock]

It’s basically a 3 game schedule. Need to find a way to go 2-1 against Clemson, Ohio State and USC. Should win the rest, depending on injury luck.

 

[Fbolt]

Who is the loser?
I don’t know? I’m retired at 44, so I can listen to EVERY ND podcast out there.
Even the shitty ones.
I go on LONG runs where two to three hour podcasts are nice.
What was your question again?

Cute. I believe about 5% of what imaginary people online have to say. If true-who gives a F? If not-who gives a F?

Douche post.

 

[Irishdrunk]

Cute. I believe about 5% of what imaginary people online have to say. If true-who gives a F? If not-who gives a F?

Douche post.

Seems like a harsh response.

 

[Irishdrunk]

It’s basically a 3 game schedule. Need to find a way to go 2-1 against Clemson, Ohio State and USC. Should win the rest, depending on injury luck.

Yea I don't agree. The mindset that this staff will win out all their favored games could well be a false trap. NC State, @Duke, @Louisville, Pitt are not for certain victories. There could be a loss in there as well.

Until the staff and team can consistently blow-out lesser teams, I think looking at this season as a 3 game season is risky in terms of an analysis. That is why I think 9-3 is most likely outcome. If we do better, great. Probably get a decent bowl then.

 

[Plankton]

I honestly have no idea; people's obsession with him is baffling. If you don't like him, why on earth do you listen to his show? This is ND football for crying out loud, there's so much content, why are putting yourself through the ringer for a guy like that? This thread is a Driskell dumpster fire.

"Driskell sucks, did you hear his take?" you're the goon throwing hours of your life away every week consuming his content. Tell me who the loser is.

 

[TheRealLynch51]

 

[GrangerIrish24]

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[NDFAN2008]

It’s basically a 3 game schedule. Need to find a way to go 2-1 against Clemson, Ohio State and USC. Should win the rest, depending on injury luck.

I’m not worried really about Clemson they were soft this year and lose a lot

 

[irishff1014]

If we can’t do better than 9-3 with Hartman then we are in trouble. Because I am pretty sure that TB could probably go 9-3.

Clemson was that big of a deal until the hired Riley as a OC. OSU I s losing o line and QB, and we should be more prepared for USC.