BK Names Starters (Rees vs. Michigan)

[Whiskeyjack]

I love that we can start using players situationally; like Nix on open downs in our odd fronts, and Cwynar on passing downs in our even fronts, etc.

 

[jakerbluegold]

The depth is great this year. I love the fact that there are so many guys considered "co-starters". I think it'll keep more of them excited and fighting to keep their spots.

The whole Fox thing's quite a surprise!

Fox gets an attaboy!

 

[military_irish]

I think Diaco means that both will start at different times during the season to utilize their strengths, Fox will start against the spread type teams like USF to utilize his speed and pass coverage ability and Calabrese will start against the power offenses like Mich State to utilize his run blocking ability.

That's how I perceive it anyways.

Not to nit pick but I think you mean run stopping not run blocking.

 

[Rhode Irish]

I think the only position battle that is of real consequence was QB. All of the other battles will result in a 60/40 snap split one way or another, and most of those will end up being fluid throughout the year. I'm definitely excited to see the depth we have been talking about in action, everywhere but at QB.

 

[DomeX2 eNVy]

I think Diaco means that both will start at different times during the season to utilize their strengths, Fox will start against the spread type teams like USF to utilize his speed and pass coverage ability and Calabrese will start against the power offenses like Mich State to utilize his run blocking ability.

That's how I perceive it anyways.

I think it means that Diaco went to the NCAA and told them that he was going to play 12 on defense. And the NCAA said, "Of course Mr. Diaco; thank you Mr. Diaco"

 

[Carlyle Javar Holiday]

Yay, players are healthy.

 

[Buster Bluth]

I think it means that Diaco went to the NCAA and told them that he was going to play 12 on defense. And the NCAA said, "Of course Mr. Diaco; thank you Mr. Diaco"

lulz

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I think it means that Diaco went to the NCAA and told them that he was going to play 12 on defense. And the NCAA said, "Of course Mr. Diaco; thank you Mr. Diaco"

^This

 

[BleedBlue&Gold]

congrats Dayne, Foxy, Jamoris and BOOM-Brindza.

 

[BeauBenken]

I think it means that Diaco went to the NCAA and told them that he was going to play 12 on defense. And the NCAA said, "Of course Mr. Diaco; thank you Mr. Diaco"

 

[k1ssme1m1r1sh]

The scUM fans and commenters on the South Bend Tribune article aren't happy with Crist and they think this is perfect for them to win.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Probably because they witnessed Dayne nearly pull off a miracle, with one eye.

 

[DuffHouse12]

yeah another board i'm on has scUM fans telling me that our defense could not stop them last year, so why should they have a chance this year?

i mentioned the game was 4 pts last year, and Notre Dame has more time with Coach Kelly than they do with their coach... seems fair to me. i'm worried about the atmosphere of that stadium.

 

[Shamrocks and Shenanigans]

All of this is great news, is it Sept. 3rd yet?

 

[BabyIrish]

Almost, so close I can almost taste it. Get here already Sept. 3 !?

 

[irishff1014]

I really think the Crist is the best over all QB out of them all. Just hopefully he can stay helthy.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Dayne's presser really gave me a whole new respect for him.

 

[irishandy]

Glad for Dayne and surprised about Fox, but I have faith in this coaching staff. I hope Hendrix gets some playing time this year, he impressed me more at the B&G game than Golson.

 

[jason_h537]

That was the initial assumption, but during one of his presser's last week, Kelly implied that Nix will be the #1 and Cwynar the #2. It's unclear presently.

Nix is a better talent but Cwynar is more consistant and knows where to be. Both will play but they trust Cwynar more at this point

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Nix is a better talent but Cwynar is more consistant and knows where to be. Both will play but they trust Cwynar more at this point

Since I posted that, Diaco basically said the same thing and confirmed Cwynar is starting. It's no longer unclear.

 

[jason_h537]

Since I posted that, Diaco basically said the same thing and confirmed Cwynar is starting. It's no longer unclear.

I will negative rep the **** out of you. Don't make me do it

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I will negative rep the **** out of you. Don't make me do it

 

[mgriff]

I will negative rep the **** out of you. Don't make me do it

You won't do it! You don't have a hair on your ***!

 

[jason_h537]

I cant see that so jokes on you

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

I cant see that so jokes on you

It's Zach Morris from "Saved By The Bell" with the line, "Come at me bro" underneath. lol

 

[jason_h537]

It's Zach Morris from "Saved By The Bell" with the line, "Come at me bro" underneath. lol

If it was Kelly Kapowski I would have repped

 

[BeauBenken]

"Upgrade to Pro today" Whiskey! That way we can all see your dang pictures.

 

[Old Man Mike]

On the D-line issue: since all the vets are back, and all of them are good, and since there is an almost Olympian mystique forming around the rookies, Coach could also see keeping the Vets and the Young Guns separate for psychological reasons. The Vets handle the "Bad Guys" just fine; the fans like it; but then off the bench come the young monsters and the stands go stark bananas.

If so, Cwynar vs Nix is no mystery.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

"Upgrade to Pro today" Whiskey! That way we can all see your dang pictures.

Fixed.

 

[mgriff]

Fixed.

You could have done a little more digging to find one with the infamous cell phone. Lazy...