Nov 19 | Boston College

loomis41973 · Nov 19, 2011

No backtracking, i think he's way over-rated.

Veer option · Nov 19, 2011

Past Irish teams would have folded and lost the game. This seasons Irish especially the defense played tough, and that makes me proud of them.

DillonHall · Nov 19, 2011

Veer option said:
Past Irish teams would have folded and lost the game. This seasons Irish especially the defense played tough, and that makes me proud of them.

This is an overly general statement. The 2008, 2009 teams played hard and pulled out their share of close games.

Rhode Irish · Nov 19, 2011

loomis41973 said:
Thank you seniors.

F U Brian Kelly!

I missed a lot of the game. What did I miss? What did Kelly do?

Rudy89 · Nov 19, 2011

really wish it couldve been a blow out to give some seniors more playing time, and more momentum going into the Stanford game next week.

CanadianIrishFan306 · Nov 19, 2011

frankygoes69 said:
We need Black Jersey's, right now.

Why?

DillonHall · Nov 19, 2011

CanadianIrishFan306 said:
Why?

Duh...because it'll make us faster.

Who'saWildManNow · Nov 19, 2011

Rhode Irish said:
I missed a lot of the game. What did I miss? What did Kelly do?

Loomis did not like Kelly's play-calling. It was a weird 4 quarters..

The defense played really well with a solid pass rush and got lucky with some inaccuracies by Rettig. The offense came out flat, unable to run and stifled in the passing game b/c of a perfectly organized and executed game-plan by BC.

Jonas seriously injured his knee in the second half, which seemed to deflate the team for a while.

BC was literally rushing with 2 lineman and giving Tommy all day to throw while knowing he wouldn't run... Consequently, Tommy threw 3 almost picks and 1 INT.. He "managed" the offense to a certain degree but didn't lead this team very well... Ugly win, but a win nonetheless.

Rhode Irish · Nov 19, 2011

frankygoes69 said:
We need Black Jersey's, right now.

Negative. We need them never.

NDbrbkny · Nov 19, 2011

Who was the game captain today?

Rhode Irish · Nov 19, 2011

Who'saWildManNow said:
Loomis did not like Kelly's play-calling. It was a weird 4 quarters..

The defense played really well with a solid pass rush and got lucky with some inaccuracies by Rettig. The offense came out flat, unable to run and stifled in the passing game b/c of a perfectly organized and executed game-plan by BC.

Jonas seriously injured his knee in the second half, which seemed to deflate the team for a while.

BC was literally rushing with 2 lineman and giving Tommy all day to throw while knowing he wouldn't run... Consequently, Tommy threw 3 almost picks and 1 INT.. He "managed" the offense to a certain degree but didn't lead this team very well... Ugly win, but a win nonetheless.

Ok. Based on what I saw I can understand why someone might question some of the play calls, but it seems like saying "F U" about it is a little strong. Play calling is more art than science. It's hard to be perfect all the time. He would have had to have given the student section the finger in order to justify the "F U."

CanadianIrishFan306 · Nov 19, 2011

DillonHall said:
Duh...because it'll make us faster.

make us quicker than fast?

palinurus · Nov 19, 2011

Who'saWildManNow said:
Loomis did not like Kelly's play-calling. It was a weird 4 quarters..

The defense played really well with a solid pass rush and got lucky with some inaccuracies by Rettig. The offense came out flat, unable to run and stifled in the passing game b/c of a perfectly organized and executed game-plan by BC.

Jonas seriously injured his knee in the second half, which seemed to deflate the team for a while.

BC was literally rushing with 2 lineman and giving Tommy all day to throw while knowing he wouldn't run... Consequently, Tommy threw 3 almost picks and 1 INT.. He "managed" the offense to a certain degree but didn't lead this team very well... Ugly win, but a win nonetheless.

Very accurate and complete description. Kudos to the defense, which the ND offense kept under pressure much of the game. The offense was disappointing. Painful to see Gray hurt like that. Only thing I'd amend is that I thought the team was deflated from that point on. The defense gutted through to a win, but I thought the team was distracted by that and never really got the mo back. It sure beats losing, but disappointing, I'm afraid.

GBdomer · Nov 19, 2011

frankygoes69 said:
We need Black Jersey's, right now.

You need to think before you post again. Why is this every saturday same nonsense from you?

phork · Nov 19, 2011

NDinNV said:
Horray!!!

We are awesome!!!!

8-3 = improvement

Go Irish! Beat the Tree

Errr... 8-3 with 2 games left, 1 of which is definitely a loss (and a blow out). 8-5 is not an improvement.

RallySonsOfND said:
A win is a win.

But if we play like this next week, we are going to get taken behind the woodshed.

Its a forgone conclusion anyway.

tommyIRISH23 said:
I might be in the minority, but I am very happy with this win. Here's why

2. BC, while 3-7, they have played tough these last couple weeks against FSU and Vatech. Theyre a good defensive team.

Getting tired of these hooks. The ACC is worse than the Big10 this year, and by a long margin. We should be mudhole stomping these teams.

BGIF said:
Second question of the presser, "Coach Kelly can you comment on Tommy?"

Kelly, "12-2 as a starter. Pretty good for a starter!"

HCTI, do you write Kelly's copy?

That is what you say when you have no other positive things to say. To say that Trent Dilfer is a Superbowl winning quarterback, might be true. The fact is the Ravens defense won that championship.

DillonHall · Nov 19, 2011

CanadianIrishFan306 said:
make us quicker than fast?

That's how Mayock would describe our players in their white jerseys :wink:

loomis41973 · Nov 19, 2011

Rhode Irish said:
I missed a lot of the game. What did I miss? What did Kelly do?

Played the wrong QB all game.

Throwing the ball when they were dropping 8 and 9.

Poor special teams again.

Who'saWildManNow · Nov 19, 2011

Who'saWildManNow said:
Loomis did not like Kelly's play-calling. It was a weird 4 quarters..

The defense played really well with a solid pass rush and got lucky with some inaccuracies by Rettig. The offense came out flat, unable to run and stifled in the passing game b/c of a perfectly organized and executed game-plan by BC.

Jonas seriously injured his knee in the second half, which seemed to deflate the team for a while.

BC was literally rushing with 2 lineman and giving Tommy all day to throw while knowing he wouldn't run... Consequently, Tommy threw 3 almost picks and 1 INT.. He "managed" the offense to a certain degree but didn't lead this team very well... Ugly win, but a win nonetheless.

Rhode Irish said:
Ok. Based on what I saw I can understand why someone might question some of the play calls, but it seems like saying "F U" about it is a little strong. Play calling is more art than science. It's hard to be perfect all the time. He would have had to have given the student section the finger in order to justify the "F U."

Yea, little over-board.. Coaches look like good play callers when they have beasts executing them correctly..

"Blue Chips": "Heck, I'll go over to the Indiana locker room right now and I'll give Bobby Knight my playbook. I'll give him our game plan and tell him exactly what we're going to do and we're still going to win! Because it's not not what we're gonna do but how we're going to do it!"

irishff1014 · Nov 19, 2011

The only thing that came good out of this game was a win. It was the worse win of the season and shouldn't be proud that we barley beat a terrible team by 2 points on senior day.

GBdomer · Nov 19, 2011

Anybody want to take a guess on how many punt return yards we have this year? its pathetic? anybody?

irishff1014 · Nov 19, 2011

It is terrible but what else do you expect with goodman back there.

CanadianIrishFan306 · Nov 19, 2011

GBdomer said:
Anybody want to take a guess on how many punt return yards we have this year? its pathetic? anybody?

just looked it up we have 3.....

-2 by Riddick and 5 my Goodman

Source: Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Statistics - College Football - Rivals.com

GBdomer · Nov 19, 2011

irishff1014 said:
It is terrible but what else do you expect with goodman back there.

You can count it on one hand. thats all i will say.

GBdomer · Nov 19, 2011

In 11 games we have played this year. WE have 3 yards.

calvegas04 · Nov 19, 2011

Dang why would any recruit want to come to ND, apparently ND is garbage in football

phgreek · Nov 19, 2011

its a win...I guess we can claim the ACC crown...maybe we should join after all...

This game was EXACLTY what I was afraid of...except they won. They let a lesser team hang around...not good. They didn't fold...good.

So I'm thinking we are not looking good for Stanford...

BUT THEN AGAIN...

given the injuries and adversity last year, and then a let down against Tulsa...what did the team do thereafter?

Given its November, and what does Kelly do in November?

...I've not been a cool aid drinker since So. FL...been less than impressed with this team...but looking at who this team has been, and how they respond 180 degrees from how I'd expect...I'm thinking there is a good chance we punch Stanford in the mouth...Go figure.

sharksamardzija8345 · Nov 19, 2011

GBdomer said:
In 11 games we have played this year. WE have 3 yards.

honestly one of the most pathetic stats I've ever seen.. not to mention we don't go after punt blocks while we concede to fair catch every time.. if we're going to fair catch and never try for a return, why not rush the punter?

DillonHall · Nov 19, 2011

calvegas04 said:
Dang why would any recruit want to come to ND, apparently ND is garbage in football

I know you're kidding, but playing time's a good reason (cough, Gunner).

DillonHall · Nov 19, 2011

sharksamardzija8345 said:
honestly one of the most pathetic stats I've ever seen.. not to mention we don't go after punt blocks while we concede to fair catch every time.. if we're going to fair catch and never try for a return, why not rush the punter?

Because we'd probably rough the punter and get penalized.

tadman95 · Nov 19, 2011

Game reminded me a lot of the Wake Forest game. Just awkward

BC had a great defensive plan, really highlighted Rees' shortcomings and forced us to play to those weaknesses. BC played better than a 3-7 team. I'll take the win.

Lot of work to do before Saturday. Those three TE sets are going to be a tough for us.

Really going to miss Gray, he manned up this year, very proud of him as a player and a person.

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