Sep 10 | at Michigan

[IrishSteelhead]

If we finish September 3-1, I can make peace with the USF loss. Not before then.

My thoughts PRECISELY. Win the next 3, and all is forgiven. I don't buy excuses ("Well the USF debacle de-railed momentum, blah blah"). Good coaches and good players keep moving along, so that's exactly what I wanna see, since that's exactly what this program has.

 

[BobD]

I think the first half last week damaged me psychologically. I'm having problems remembering anything that happened last Saturday, which I am totally fine with, as long as nothing happens this week to give me flashbacks. GO IRISH!!

 

[BurningRiver]

If we win this weekend, we end up at 1-1. I can live with 1-1. A lot of us predicted 10-2ish seasons with a loss to michigan, so it'll all even out. takes a lot of pressure off this team if we win this weekend.

if we lose, though.......

 

[Veer option]

BlueSeoul at MGoBlog wrote up a scouting report on ND.

I used to think that Crist looked that way because of a series of concussions. But now I think it's like how your mom used to say, 'if you keep making that face, it'll stay that way.' Crist looks befuddled. He looks like he's got the weight of the world on his shoulders and he can't figure out what to do about it. Rees is calm and collected and gives the impression that he's focused on executing. Crist looks like he's focused on not screwing up.

So damn true.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

So damn true.

I can't believe it took a skunkbear blogger to capture it, but Tommy's game face is gloriously terrifying:

 

[Veer option]

I can't believe it took a skunkbear blogger to capture it, but Tommy's game face is gloriously terrifying:

Absolutely. Kids a baller.

 

[JughedJones]

I think the first half last week damaged me psychologically. I'm having problems remembering anything that happened last Saturday, which I am totally fine with, as long as nothing happens this week to give me flashbacks. GO IRISH!!

That's exactly what happened to me.

I blacked out sometime at the half...My friends told me I just walked around in circles with a confused look on my face for about an hour.

 

[Rhode Irish]

I remember it all too well, unfortunately.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

Well, no matter what the outcome this weekend, everything will be put in to better perspective the very next morning. It will be hard to worry too much about a football game in comparison to the memory of what happened 10 years ago.

Regardless of whether we win or lose or by how much we win or lose, I hope everyone gives that day the respect it deserves.

 

[BobD]

Well, no matter what the outcome this weekend, everything will be put in to better perspective the very next morning. It will be hard to worry too much about a football game in comparison to the memory of what happened 10 years ago.

Regardless of whether we win or lose or by how much we win or lose, I hope everyone gives that day the respect it deserves.

Well said Sir.

 

[IrishLax]

Mark May and Lou just both picked ND. Was one of the funniest "take your pick" segments I've ever watched.

In bad news, supposedly the review booth is Big Ten officials. Prepare to be royally screwed on all close plays.

 

[Old Man Mike]

So did David Pollock and Robert Smith. It seems that nobody in the country believes how we lost that game.

 

[IrishLax]

Cam Gordon (starter, supposedly an inexperienced and mildly talented linebacker) is out for the game.

According to Michigan boards, he will be replaced by also inexperienced Jake Ryan

 

[NDinFL]

I am surprised how many of the "experts" are still picking us to win this one.

Something tells me that we'll come out with an unbelievable focus and intensity in this game.

btw, that picture of Rees= determination, focus, and ruthlesness. Love it

 

[clashmore_mike]

Wilbon and Kornheiser both went with Michigan. Couple of Notre Dame players tweeted about it and wondered if Wilbon had ever played football our any sport at all. I guess they could have been referring to his stance on Kelly and his sideline demeanor though.

 

[TerryTate]

If you guys have Rivals access, check out the Michigan Rivals site prediction article. It is ****ing hilarious.

 

[EifertPower]

Biggest game for ND in a long time. We can't start this year 0-2 with Michigan State looming next week. Find a way to win, however it may be--ugly or pretty--but I can't stand to lose to Michigan another September.

 

[NDPhilly]

If you guys have Rivals access, check out the Michigan Rivals site prediction article. It is ****ing hilarious.

Can you give us cheapos a short summary or maybe one quote?

 

[Dizzyphil]

So did David Pollock and Robert Smith. It seems that nobody in the country believes how we lost that game.

I enjoy watching pre-game shows, as well as listening to many radio shows and only one broadcaster (after all the ND better watch out predictions) picked ND to lose (Thanks Coach!) the USF game. Of course, all the predictions were based on both teams playing at thier best. I believe everyone knows how we lost but I do not think anyone knows how this game is going to go. When rivals like this meet up, anything is bound to happen.

Diz

 

[irishff1014]

Mark May just picked us again to win. Thats 2 weeks in a row is he sick?

 

[Lepresean]

I know the game is listed as ESPN, but will it be on ABC in certain areas, cause I have ABC in HD, but ESPN looks terrible

 

[clashmore_mike]

I know the game is listed as ESPN, but will it be on ABC in certain areas, cause I have ABC in HD, but ESPN looks terrible

I'm pretty sure ABC is carrying the Nascar race tomorrow night so the game will only be on ESPN.

 

[johnnyoooo]

Michigan Lost Games Last Year

Michigan Lost Games Last Year

I must remind my self Michigan lost a bunch of games last year. So those teams contained Robinson so we should also tomorrow. I suspect we are over compensating worrying based on his great game last year and not enough focus on the games him and Michigan lost.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Denard Robinson became more and more worn out as the season went on. Michigan became more and more ineffective alongside that. We are playing them in game two just as we did last year --- in another great fluke of accidents, this is the absolute worst time to have played him and to be playing him. "Luck of the Irish" is a happy thought, but a bunch of BS when it comes to our football team.

I believe that this poor luck in our schedule is the only thing giving them a chance this year. Once he's roughed up by the second half of the season, ND would shut these guys out.

 

[calvegas04]

Rain Rain and more Rain for tomorrow.... damn

 

[GoldenDomer2357]

Tomorrow.....we begin our journey...our return to glory.

 

[Irishcop]

Denard Robinson became more and more worn out as the season went on. Michigan became more and more ineffective alongside that. We are playing them in game two just as we did last year --- in another great fluke of accidents, this is the absolute worst time to have played him and to be playing him. "Luck of the Irish" is a happy thought, but a bunch of BS when it comes to our football team.

I believe that this poor luck in our schedule is the only thing giving them a chance this year. Once he's roughed up by the second half of the season, ND would shut these guys out.

Vey true Old Man Mike, but I still think it is ridiculous that one player can beat ND. Michigan has some good players, but without Robinson they suck.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Vey true Old Man Mike, but I still think it is ridiculous that one player can beat ND. Michigan has some good players, but without Robinson they suck.

This is why containment is imperative on this kid.

Diz

 

[NDbrbkny]

Game Day captains for us if known?

 

[BobD]

This is why containment is imperative on this kid.

Diz

I think our D will shut him down.