Virginia Postgame

[DomerInHappyValley]

Clear as mud

Fuck those refs and fuck Terry.

 

[JadedDomer]

I'm just happy to be mad at the refs and still win by 21.

 

[NewEnglandGuy]

4 2nd half possessions and it was almost as gross as the 4 straight 3 and outs in the first half. Hopefully tons of film for motivation. Will need a more complete performance every game the rest of the way.

 

[NDWarrior]

I would like to see a solid clean game against Army where the team puts it all together and is firing on all cylinders. Then, just a solid enough game to come away with a victory at USC. That’s a rivalry game and I’m sure Trojans will play tough and Riley will be looking to get key wins to close out the season (and maybe to keep his job?); doesn't have to be an ND blowout. Then at that point it’s a whole new season - The CFP season and I’m sure Freeman and the team will be pumped and focused! Then we’ll see what this team can really do / become (or not). That 12/20 or 12/21 game (hoping no mess ups here and we’re in!) will be highly anticipated and super exciting! Go Irish!! 🍀🍀🍀

 

[calvegas04]

Don't we bring ACC refs to usc?

 

[Pete]

Don't we bring ACC refs to usc?

Yes

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Don't we bring ACC refs to usc?

Honestly, the Big Ten refs have been just as bad to us through the years. We just haven’t played them as much recently.

 

[arrowryan]

Fuck Virginia and their coach.

 

[SDIrishFan]

Some clarity on the fake punt call back, from Terry McAuliffe.



Kiser was directly behind the long snapper. If he is offset, the rule they got gigged on doesn't come into play. (h/t Cooper Klaus)

There’s zero chance the refs knew that in that moment…

 

[INLaw]

There’s zero chance the refs knew that in that moment…

If not openly corrupt they were confused and saw a lot of motion. Assumed a procedure penalty and then had to figure out what bullshit could stick

 

[Henges24]

If not openly corrupt they were confused and saw a lot of motion. Assumed a procedure penalty and then had to figure out what bullshit could stick

This is what it looked like to me. Two guys in motion. But obviously it wasnt.

Either way you have to love our special teams coordinators the past two seasons.
It’s been a blessing after suffering during the BK days.

 

[NDMD]

Up 35-0, you control your own future, despite the refs.
ND should have ran it down their throats. 45-0 type of score.

They did, one score was gifted following a 40yd incompletion somehow ruled a catch, second score was vs the backups in garbage time, and at least 2 scores taken off the board due to penalties, could have easily been 49-0.

I'm definitely not bitter the garbage time TD ruined my taking ND against the spread...

 

[Kingbish01]

Sitting at the TN UGA game. ND would smoke both these teams.

 

[greyhammer90]

Sitting at the TN UGA game. ND would smoke both these teams.

If that's true, you need to throw down some money on ND to win the NC lol

 

[notredomer23]

This team is not without flaws, but I genuinely feel bad for those of you who can’t enjoy this team simply because you can’t get over they lost to NIU

 

[DillonHall]

Why are people obsessed with giving the backup offense/QB more reps? The season is almost over and the passing game is still very inconsistent- the first team needs as many live reps as possible

 

[DillonHall]

This team is not without flaws, but I genuinely feel bad for those of you who can’t enjoy this team simply because you can’t get over they lost to NIU

Seriously, nobody wins every game 70-0. I love this team from top to bottom, it's full of talented and high-achieving kids led by a coaching staff that really cares about them

 

[ndfanatic78]

If that's true, you need to throw down some money on ND to win the NC lol

Why? What if Riley gets hurt, what if more Oline go down, what if Watt gets taken out, what if Love goes down? There are plenty of things that could happen that would knock ND out even if one believes they are good enough to win it all which I truly believe they are, but I would never put money on it and have never put money on any game ever.

 

[T-Boone]

Stop overcomplicating the damn offense when it’s clear you simply need to give the fucking rock to Love to pick up an easy 4 yards.

Otherwise, like everyone else has said, fuck the refs.

It’s clear this team is best when they play pissed. The more bored they are, the more mediocre to subpar they perform.

Yeah just run Love, Price (a lot more) Leonard and pass (but not to Collins) a bit to mix things up.

 

[irishff1014]

Why are people obsessed with giving the backup offense/QB more reps? The season is almost over and the passing game is still very inconsistent- the first team needs as many live reps as possible

If Riley can’t throw consistently bye now he never will.

 

[FWIrish4]

There’s zero chance the refs knew that in that moment…

Somehow they knew this rule but didn’t know that a fair catch cannot be recovered by the kicking team unless the ball touches the ground. Incompetence is an understatement

 

[Wild Bill]

Really enjoy all these fake punts and kicks when they're in control of these games. It may seem unnecessary but they're forcing every team they play to think about it and waste valuable practice time preparing for this circus.

They're creative - have to believe they’ve got some wrinkles up their sleeve for future games. When the time comes and they really need a big play, the defense will be ready to defend what they’ve seen, not whatever wild idea these assholes come up with next.

The football Gods rewards shit like this so it may pay dividends when they need it most.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Really enjoy all these fake punts and kicks when they're in control of these games. It may seem unnecessary but they're forcing every team they play to think about it and waste valuable practice time preparing for this circus.

They're creative - have to believe they’ve got some wrinkles up their sleeve for future games. When the time comes and they really need a big play, the defense will be ready to defend what they’ve seen, not whatever wild idea these assholes come up with next.

The football Gods rewards shit like this so it may pay dividends when they need it most.

Very true and good point.

Plus very difficult to set up a return when that's lurking in the back of your head as well. Huge advantage as long as the punter punts it more than 25 yards in the air

 

[InKellyWeTrust]

9-1, riding high and controlling games from start to finish. I can feel the 6th seed getting closer and closer.

 

[Jeffwantpoppers]

The offense struggled and it felt like the offense was kind of bland early on. Once it was 35-0, the offense got even more bland. But also the refs were incredibly bad.

 

[ThePiombino]

Two hands to the face penalities against ND OL in game 10 when I hadn't seen a single hands to the face called against an OLmen all season long. Cool. Cool. Probably my 2nd favorite ref moment(s) after the post-fake punt TD huddle where they simply couldn't come up with a reason to justify a flag quick enough.

 

[MacIrish75]

Marcus giving the refs a sarcastic smile and thumbs up on one of the holds/hands to the face calls late in the game might be one of my favorite moments of him as a HC.

 

[Kingbish01]

If that's true, you need to throw down some money on ND to win the NC lol

I have! There isn't a team that sticks out like years past that makes me think "who cares what happens, nobody is beating Bama anyway"

 

[Kingbish01]

Also worth mentioning, last night UGA was rocking...but I was at the OSU/ND game last year in SB. And ND is right there in terms of stadium atmosphere! The only real noticeable difference are the girls, and the after party in downtown Athens.

 

[DillonHall]

If Riley can’t throw consistently bye now he never will.

So what's the solution? I'd prefer to keep working on it, especially considering there could still be two months left in the season. You think we should just give up and put Angeli out there?

Leonard won't be a consistent passer by the end of the season, but he's not going to improve by standing on the sideline