Ummmm this is going to be the game the defines Freeman’s career. If he can get them prepared and mentally focused on this game the talent is there to make this at least a two score game.
If not I could see a very tight last minute win or a loss. A loss is going to be bad for Freeman and this program. Oh and the fan base.
Maybe I am to naive but I don’t see Freeman not having these guys ready. I think he is mad and embarrassed about the coaching errors and wants to prove that this program is better than they finished and that he is a good coach.
Our team didn’t get pushed around last week and I don’t expect them to this week either. Duke knows we are down our 2 best receivers are hurt. They are gonna load the box. They are gonna need to take some shots. That’s why Hartman is here. If you don’t take the shots the bringing Hartman here was a waste.
I have to much faith in Freeman. I just don’t have it in me to pick against him. Irish win
34-20
Yep, I don't have your faith yet in freeman, but kelly and him built a really good roster for this year and he typically has the team ready for big games.
This game will tell me a lot about freeman and his abilities, as it's a game we should win going away. Not easily, but we're significantly better.
Loss - I'm probably done with him unless he runs table (10-2 was minimal acceptable season with this roster)
Close Win - Jury still out, and we still have a chance at a great season, on to night game at Louisville
Hammer Duke - Would show me he has this team locked in, and can do that each week, we should, IMO win every game left on our schedule and have a good shot at the CFP. Won't be easy, but I truly believe we're the better team that everyone on our schedule this year, including ohio state.
