Sep 10 | at Michigan

[BurningRiver]

wasn't the decision on the starting QB supposed to be announced today?

 

[anarin]

A few posts from a michigan board.

The main Key to the game- The Michigan offensive line vs. the ND front seven. IF they can blow ND off the line whether it be power runs/spread plays, michigan can give the nd offense less time on the field, so-so field position, and DR not having to drop back and throw on third and long (makes me shiver).....we can get a W. In fact, I think anything less than OLine dominance, and ND will get a W in ann arbor...

Ball control is not going to work this game IMO. ND will score whether the defense is tired or fresh. Eating up the clock just shortens the game and limits our opportunity to score.

We better be ready to score 30+ points

I would love to say we beat them, but ND moved the ball real well on USF and lost because of 5 turn overs....I just can't see that happening 2 weeks in a row to them. Also, I don't think there are any posters on this board that was alive the last time we took 3 in a row against ND. ND 38 Mich 28

Good to see that they recognize our team can put up the points and win this game. And of course you have your homers too haha! (below)

I was watching the nd v. USF game I noticed that their OLB and their DE's were absolutely horrific at containment of the outside runs that USF dialed up with a sub-par RB...if they play containment like that this weekend and we get shoelace on the edge with some read plays or even broken plays...nd better prepare to get Denarded.

Michigan 100
Notre Dame 0



If anyone has anything different than that, I will fight you

 

[NDIrishlover3]

Well the one guy was a tiny bit right about the containment. It definetly was not "horrific" but Fleming had a few blown containments but only like 2 or 3 other than that they did pretty good with it. Shembo especially did a really good job with containment

 

[tko]

another year, more lack of discipline. 0-2 start here we come.

 

[PJWhitfield]

I like N.D.'s chances too-- if the Irish start Rees.

 

[EifertPower]

Option

Option

I still don't trust the Irish defense against an option QB. ND needs this game in the absolute worst way. 1-1 to start the season with a win over Michigan is much better than 1-1 to start the season with a win over South Florida.

 

[irishff1014]

I still don't trust the Irish defense against an option QB. ND needs this game in the absolute worst way. 1-1 to start the season with a win over Michigan is much better than 1-1 to start the season with a win over South Florida.

I like our chances alot better this year then last. The mixture of the older guys and the young guys is keeping them fresh. Which is smart. I was not that big of a fan of fox.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

OK....

Fabricio Werdum = Notre Dame

Nutz = MeatChicken

Any questions?


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[NDinL.A.]

Well the one guy was a tiny bit right about the containment. It definetly was not "horrific" but Fleming had a few blown containments but only like 2 or 3 other than that they did pretty good with it. Shembo especially did a really good job with containment

Just about to say that. You're absolutely right, and that dude was right too. We CANNOT lose containment!!! Denard is about 1000 x's a more dynamic runner than Daniels. We all saw what happens when we lose sight of Denard...

 

[NDIrishlover3]

Just about to say that. You're absolutely right, and that dude was right too. We CANNOT lose containment!!! Denard is about 1000 x's a more dynamic runner than Daniels. We all saw what happens when we lose sight of Denard...

He definetly is, except I thought Hoke changed the offense so do we even still have to watch out for the read option from denard?

 

[josh2id]

so whats the current spread on the game? Absolutley a must win for the season. Go Irish

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

so whats the current spread on the game? Absolutley a must win for the season. Go Irish

Irish -4

 

[BeauBenken]

Per NDatRivals:

Depth chart for UM game reads "Dayne Crist or Tommy Rees" as starting QB.

 

[rocket66]

What the hell Kelly? Just name Rees and end the circus. It's time to focus on UM..

 

[jmurphy75]

Just about to say that. You're absolutely right, and that dude was right too. We CANNOT lose containment!!! Denard is about 1000 x's a more dynamic runner than Daniels. We all saw what happens when we lose sight of Denard...

I was screaming at the TV a couple of different times when Flemming lost containment. If I'm not mistaken he bit a couple of times on either a play action or fake hand off. I'm sure it will be addressed while they're watching film.

 

[Riddickulous]

Well the one guy was a tiny bit right about the containment. It definetly was not "horrific" but Fleming had a few blown containments but only like 2 or 3 other than that they did pretty good with it. Shembo especially did a really good job with containment

Containment improved in the second half. Still wasn't perfect, but I remember one play where the USF back burst outside and 3-4 ND players were waiting for him. It was beautiful.

Just about to say that. You're absolutely right, and that dude was right too. We CANNOT lose containment!!! Denard is about 1000 x's a more dynamic runner than Daniels. We all saw what happens when we lose sight of Denard...

I stressed this during the offseason. Contain, contain, contain.

He definetly is, except I thought Hoke changed the offense so do we even still have to watch out for the read option from denard?

They are running a hybrid offense to utilize Denard's abilities.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

Just listened to the halftime guys breakdown their thoughts on the game. Mark May appears to be an ND lean, IF they can get the turnovers cleaned up.

What alternate reality are we living in??? 2012 is near....

 

[BurningRiver]

Just listened to the halftime guys breakdown their thoughts on the game. Mark May appears to be an ND lean, IF they can get the turnovers cleaned up.

What alternate reality are we living in??? 2012 is near....

Mark May is firmly entrenched on the Brian Kelly bandwagon. This year he predicted BCS, and didn't back away from that prediction on Sunday after our loss.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Just listened to the halftime guys breakdown their thoughts on the game. Mark May appears to be an ND lean, IF they can get the turnovers cleaned up.

What alternate reality are we living in??? 2012 is near....

Heard that, too. After having had a chance to sleep on the USF game, I'm not sure what other conclusion you could reach. I think May is being sensible. Notre Dame is not a bad team. We just made a year's worth of sloppy and undisciplined plays in one afternoon. I think it is reasonable to think that will only get better.

 

[Riddickulous]

Mark May is firmly entrenched on the Brian Kelly bandwagon. This year he predicted BCS, and didn't back away from that prediction on Sunday after our loss.

Last year he predicted 10 wins.

Funny story. Today I was talking with my cousin's husband (Michigan fan) and he was going on and on about how good Jordan Kovacs (white walk-on safety) played on Saturday. As soon as Michael Floyd was mentioned, he says, "I'm not sure I want him covering him" then went on and on about how much of a beast Floyd is.

 

[CarrollVermin]

Containment improved in the second half. Still wasn't perfect, but I remember one play where the USF back burst outside and 3-4 ND players were waiting for him. It was beautiful.



I stressed this during the offseason. Contain, contain, contain.



They are running a hybrid offense to utilize Denard's abilities.

We did a better job of this after the extended halftime break. We also played with more emotion and speed. Still, if you give DR an extra inch, he can break the long one on you. We did a good job of staying in our lanes and keeping things in front of us, but there were still a few breakdowns that need to be corrected. scUM also likes to run the fake option pass...I would expect to see that at least once on Saturday.

 

[BGIF]

Irish Visit Michigan Saturday Under The Lights

Irish Visit Michigan Saturday Under The Lights

Irish Visit Michigan Saturday Under The Lights - University of Notre Dame Official Athletics Site

UND Release

Game-2
Notre Dame (0-1) vs. Michigan (1-0)

DATE
•Saturday, September 10, 2011

TIME
•8:12 p.m. ET

SITE (CAPACITY)
•Michigan Stadium (109,901); Ann Arbor, Mich.

TELEVISION
•ABC national telecast with Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analysis), Erin Andrews (sideline), Bill Bonnell (producer) and Derek Mobley (director).

RADIO
•IMG College Sports is the exclusive national rights-holder for Irish football radio broadcasts. IMG College manages, produces and syndicates the Irish national football radio network. Notre Dame games will be broadcast by Don Criqui (play-by-play), former Irish great Allen Pinkett (analysis) and Jeff Jeffers (sideline). This broadcast can be heard live on both SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio (channel 129).

•All Notre Dame home games may be heard in South Bend on Sunny 101.5 FM and NewsTalk 960 WSBT-AM.

WEB SITES
•Notre Dame (UND.com), Michigan (MGoBlue.com)

 

[Whiskeyjack]

As usual, Football Outsider's 2011 Michigan Preview is excellent, though less conclusive than most since there are so many unpredictable variables with their team this year.

Here's a quick comparison:

UM Defense
Overall: 115th
Rush Defense: 86th
Pass Defense: 90th
Standard Downs: 70th
Passing Downs: 110th

ND Offense
Overall: 37th
Rushing: 35th
Passing: 35th
Standard Downs: 33th
Passing Downs: 60th

Only two things are certain in this matchup: (1) UM's defense will be better (since it can't have gotten any worse); and (2) ND will have the upper hand regardless. Western Michigan's QB was 22/31 (71%) against UM in their opener; Rees was 24/34 (71%) against a much better USF defense. Mattison has not been able to turn this secondary around yet, so our passing attack should shred them for tons of yardage.

UM Offense
Overall: 3rd
Rushing: 2nd
Passing: 5th
Standard Downs: 3rd
Passing Downs: 13th

ND Defense
Overall: 9th
Rushing Defense: 13th
Passing Defense: 5th
Standard Downs: 5th
Passing Downs: 17th

The first thing that should jump out at you is that Denard Robinson was really good last year; Shoelaces deserves the healthy mix of fear and respect usually shown toward him on this board. If the Wolverines are going to win this game, it's going to be by gashing ND on the ground (read: Denard Robinson).

Michigan has more returning starters (20/22) than any other team ND will face this season. That would normally be a cause for concern, if not for the following factors: (1) many of those returning 2010 starters were terrible last year; and (2) the growing pains that inevitably result from installing new systems should neutralize whatever "experience" advantage they're bringing back from 2010.

UM also has more serious depth concerns than we do. UM will wear down as the game progresses, thereby giving ND a significant advantage in the 4th quarter.

Maintaining containment on Robinson is the key for this game. If ND can build off the successful 2nd half containment of Daniels, and assuming we don't experience another perfect storm of bad luck, TOs, and penalties, the Irish should win this comfortably. We deserve to be -4 pt. favorites.

 

[BGIF]

NCAA Stats After Week 1

NCAA Stats After Week 1

ND Rank ND Actual Category	UM Rank	UM Actual
79	117	Rushing Offense	40	190
5	391	Passing Offense	103	98
15	508	Total Offense	91	288
79	20	Scoring Offense	T-51	34
57	126	Rushing Defense	42	96
46	106.84	Pass Eff. Def	54	114.14
25	254	Total Defense	34	279
65	23	Scoring Defense	23	10
103	27.4	Net Punting	83	33
107	-1	Punt Returns	60	5
52	22	KO Returns	T-77	19
112	-5	Turnover Margin	T-9	3
21	128	Pass Defense	50	183
55	131.55	Passing Eff.	52	132.52
37	2	Sacks	         T-37	2
55	6	TFLs	           87	4
58	2	Sacks Allowed	T-1	0

 

[irishff1014]

Mark May is firmly entrenched on the Brian Kelly bandwagon. This year he predicted BCS, and didn't back away from that prediction on Sunday after our loss.

He was on at half time during the MD game and said that as long as ND doesn't turn the ball over they will win. He said with 500 plus yards of defense he was impressed with the ofense. Is he getting sick.

 

[DuffHouse12]

how real of a possibility is Notre Dame starting the season 0-3.

 

[irishff1014]

how real of a possibility is Notre Dame starting the season 0-3.

It is a good possiility but lets take one week at a time and see what happens.

 

[ACamp1900]

It's certainly a possibility... though I do feel we'll pull one of the next two... be pretty suprised if we lose both...

 

[BeauBenken]

**** that. We aren't losing a one...

You boys better get plenty fired up for this one.

 

[Riddickulous]

Check out this gem of a post from a Michigan fan:

"Thankfully Brandon hired the best coach in the country for M. Bar none. I wouldn't trade Brady Hoke for Kelly, Harbaugh and Miles combined. Beat ND!"