Sep 4 | Purdue at Notre Dame

[IrishLax]

Not enough people realize how big of an advantage an accurate and detailed scouting report is. Purdue won't have one. I expect us to be up by 20+ by halftime with a close second half.

Final score probably something like (31-45) to (7-21) barring injuries.

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

...That said, I am having a hard time remembering an offensively sound 1st game of the season from our boys. We are always extremely rusty offensively in game 1..

Um...'09?

ND 35 - Nevada 0.

 

[NDPhilly]

Um...'09?

ND 35 - Nevada 0.

Though the game was against Nevada, who didnt have the best defense, 35 points in a opening game is fantastic unless your Florida and playing Coastal Carolina.

 

[Riddickulous]

Though the game was against Nevada, who didnt have the best defense, 35 points in a opening game is fantastic unless your Florida and playing Coastal Carolina.

Dead last in pass defense, actually.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

OMG!!! This game if just over 5 weeks away!!! I can't believe we are this close!!! I am starting to get really excited!

 

[KLirishfan1]

I will be there!! I think its gonna be a thrashing!! Kelly gonna show the world ND is back and thump Purdue!! Those kids will be soo fired up. I think ND fans are in for a treat and gonna witness something special! Something we have been missing for a long time.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

31-17....

Break out game for Dayne.

 

[Jerry]

Pretty disappointed that I didn't get tickets to this when I had the chance. It'll be the first opener I haven't been to in a few years.

 

[Riddickulous]

YouTube - ND / Purdue 2010: Season Opener Preview

Found this on YouTube.

The thing that gets me excited is the throw at 1:54. Absolute rocket.

 

[NDPhilly]

YouTube - ND / Purdue 2010: Season Opener Preview

Found this on YouTube.

The thing that gets me excited is the throw at 1:54. Absolute rocket.

I agree. Definetly should have been caught. Kamara. A drop. no way.

 

[tko]

amazing how good that team looked at times and then how weis totally abandoned sht that was working. i agree with the guy who posted the video, duval better come ready or he'll be getting water for the younger guys ahead of him

 

[KPENN]

OMG!!! This game if just over 5 weeks away!!! I can't believe we are this close!!! I am starting to get really excited!

If you think your excited you should feel these nipples

 

[dshans]

If you think your excited you should feel these nipples

Pass.

 

[KPENN]

Pass.

Lol. Reps to someone that can name that movie

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Lol. Reps to someone that can name that movie

It's been used in a lot of movies I think but I distinctly remember it in BASEketball.

 

[KPENN]

It's been used in a lot of movies I think but I distinctly remember it in BASEketball.

Ding ding ding. That's the only one I can remember it being in

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

Ding ding ding. That's the only one I can remember it being in

That's what she said.

 

[KPENN]

That's what she said.

Touché

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

This time tomorrow, we will be just under the 30 day mark!!! I can't believe the season is just over 4 weeks away! Can't wait to see the new product on the field!!!!

 

[Irish_Angst]

I would love to see us blow them out of the water. I will be there, head up to Grand Rapids to throw a retirement party for my dad (no "special" brownies will be there, NDOM), and back to ND for the scUM game.

That said, I am having a hard time remembering an offensively sound 1st game of the season from our boys. We are always extremely rusty offensively in game 1. The only season opener I can recall throwing a lot of points on the board for in the last 20 years is against Kansas in '99? Was still an ugly game until a touchdown that would not have been a touchdown with instant replay (WR let go of the ball before crossing the goal line), and then the floodgates opened up.

Hopefully new coach, new rules, but to expect the offense to click from game 1 is not our M.O. I'll still be mildly optimistic.

ND 27 PU 16

Well, ND put up 35 against Nevada last year & 42 against Pitt in Charlie's opener. Davie did whup up on Kansas 48 to 13 in the '99 Eddie Robinson Classic.

I think the key to the game is for Crist not to feel the need to win it on his own and start throwing interceptions. As long as ND does not lose the turnover battle, they will win convincingly.

I believe the pace of the game, if anything, will wear down PU. Expect some gaudy stats in the 4th quarter. I predict:

ND 42
PU 13

 

[Irish_Angst]

Lol. Reps to someone that can name that movie

A Leslie Nielsen quote from "Scary Movie 3", I believe.

 

[NDinLA is a TROLL]

ND opens at -11 -105

 

[Jerry]

Over/under is 8.

 

[IrishandColts]

YouTube - ‪Notre Dame vs Purdue Highlights‬‎

 

[Jerry]

Got myself some tickets for the opener. Pretty pumped, can't wait for Sept. 4th.

 

[GreatGolson]

reps to irish angst for the use of the word, gaudy

 

[NDinLA is a TROLL]

I can't believe people are betting on Purdon't. Only 39% of the money of ND.

 

[IrishMoore1]

Purdue fan's take on ND vs Purdue. And I thought Michigan fans were delusional:

Purdue Football 2010 Preview/Predictions | Bleacher Report

 

[Riddickulous]

Purdue fan's take on ND vs Purdue. And I thought Michigan fans were delusional:

Purdue Football 2010 Preview/Predictions | Bleacher Report

My favorite part of the article: "Notre Dame's defense SUCKS!"

He then goes on to say they win by 6.

Seriously, all we need to do is sit back and defend the pass (Bolden is out) and we'll win by several touchdowns.

 

[NDinLA is a TROLL]

And Purdue's defense is better?...hahahaha

BR is living in a fantasy world.