'11 NC WR/CB Matthias Farley (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Future Special Teams Pro Bowler within the next 3 years. No question.


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I was happily surprised to hear his name, 2 tackles on consecutive kickoffs.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just had the most interesting interview of my life: Colts safety Matthias Farley, from Notre Dame. Story coming </p>— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/GreggDoyelStar/status/893496833686753281">August 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Below that, he goes on to say Matthias will be starting for the Colts. Really happy Matthias has proved me so wrong.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

He sure is a character, but a really good dude.Never thought he got the credit for how he played at ND...I think it was 2013 where everyone got on him, but he was playing hurt the whole year.

 

[IrishLax]

Weird Doyel is as big of an ND hater as it gets.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Weird Doyel is as big of an ND hater as it gets.

Oh, Gregggg. I'm sure he'll gush over Farley, while still finding ways to get in subtle jabs at ND.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

'11 NC WR/CB Matthias Farley (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

Oh, Gregggg. I'm sure he'll gush over Farley, while still finding ways to get in subtle jabs at ND.

The "interesting" part of the interview will be Farley talking about getting hookers/paid/etc. in college from coaches. It is getting to that time of the year for something....

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

https://twitter.com/GreggDoyelStar/status/893525622877827072

NOW he's making fun of our players' diets?!

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[Irish2155]

Doyel is the worst Indianapolis sports writer ever.

 

[NDdomer2]

And Dakich is the worst radio guy ever but I still listen. (Still read Doyle too)

 

[Irish2155]

And Dakich is the worst radio guy ever but I still listen. (Still read Doyle too)

I'm the opposite...big fan of Dackich and listen on my commute every day. Not a fan at all for Doyle and do not read. When he is on Dackich I usually change the channel.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Doyel is the worst Indianapolis sports writer ever.

And then you have Indy radio, all schmucks. Dackich, JMV, Query and Schultz, etc. Dudes all sound like high school kids on a ham radio. So low energy.

 

[GATTACA!]

The "interesting" part of the interview will be Farley talking about getting hookers/paid/etc. in college from coaches. It is getting to that time of the year for something....

 

[Irish2155]

And then you have Indy radio, all schmucks. Dackich, JMV, Query and Schultz, etc. Dudes all sound like high school kids on a ham radio. So low energy.

I agree, they all try to stir the pot to get ratings. Dackich I like to hear his perspective but that's about it.

 

[ulukinatme]

https://twitter.com/GreggDoyelStar/status/893525622877827072

NOW he's making fun of our players' diets?!

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Doyel is the worst Indianapolis sports writer ever.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Strong investigative reporting 😊</p>— Matt Humphrey (@HumphreyIN) <a href="https://twitter.com/HumphreyIN/status/893528398294904833">August 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[dad4aa]

Just had a great interception for the Colts against the Seahawks

 

[connor_in]

Just had a great interception for the Colts against the Seahawks

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[STLDomer]

It’s actually insane how far he’s come since high school.

 

[Luckylucci]

Drafted him in my Dynasty IDP league. He's been really good. My best S above Malcolm Jenkins, Bethea, and Darian Stewart. 3 guys that are legitimate NFL S's.

 

[Luckylucci]

It’s actually insane how far he’s come since high school.

Right, wasn't he a soccer player up until his Junior year or something? He was good under Diaco when he was healthy. Similarly to most guys on D, BVG happened

 

[Henges24]

Never questioned Farleys effort when he was at ND. He was the hardest working guy out there. Glad to see he got the start tonight.

 

[BGIF]

Right, wasn't he a soccer player up until his Junior year or something? He was good under Diaco when he was healthy. Similarly to most guys on D, BVG happened

That's not what many posters were saying a few years ago. He was the fan's whipping boy that Watkins is today.


Two years ago IrishJayhawk noted :

Farley was Schmidt before Schmidt was.

From this very thread...

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Soooooooooooooo.... Can anyone defend him over any of the backups tonight? I'm so tired of his poor tackling.

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He's the worst starting player I have ever seen.

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I'm not one to bash our players, but he tackles like a coward.
Hopefully he's just depth next season.

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Buster. I like you. I really do. But you have stuck to Farely's guns and the 'You don't see what goes on in practice' theory all season. I sure haven't seen what happens in practice, but I have seen how poor he has played in games. There is nothing that he has done during games that someone else couldn't do. He has been blown up on outside blitzes... he has turned away from tackles... he has tried to tackle from his knees. He has given his all for ND, but frankly, it's not enough for me.

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Personally, he's still starting because this coaching staff is far too conservative with underclassmen. Do you think Jaylon would be playing if Spond weren't hurt? Beyond that, do you think Spond would be better than Jaylon this year?
This is all to apparent in the RB situation. TF is clearly the best back lining up behind Tommy. Yet for some reason, the keep lining up GAIII out there throughout the first half. It should be Cam 45% TF 45% GAIII 10% for running plays. BK and his staff are far too loyal to the seniors and it's hurting the team. That's my only complaint about this staff.

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If he thinks he played well then BK is f'n blind. Just think he's saving face.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I'm happy Farley is playing so well, I was also a detractor when he played injured. I'm happy to eat crow and say he's impressed me with his continued ascendence.

Hope he locks down a safety position.

 

[Irish#1]

He was something of an after thought with the Colts until injuries and Green's safety gave him a chance to play. He's getting better every game. One of the comments is that while he's not the fastest or strongest, his football IQ is what's keeping him on the field.

 

[STLDomer]

That's not what many posters were saying a few years ago. He was the fan's whipping boy that Watkins is today.

He said when healthy. End of 2013 he was not healthy.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Always liked Matthias. He struggled to get his instincts to where they had to be for pure safety (but basically everybody did in that cringeworthy era post HSmith and Zeke.) When he became our nickel back, i thought he was All-American there and on special teams. Way to go, Warrior!!

 

[NDdomer2]

He said when healthy. End of 2013 he was not healthy.

iirc he was healthy through 2014 and there was still some folks who wanted him to be the scapegoat then.

Does anyone remember if he played WR his whole redshirt year? What a difference that could have made if he was D from the start.

This guy and Okwara (who doesnt appear to be playing as much this year, anyone know why) are some interesting cases at ND who have gone on to hold their own in the NFL.

 

[connor_in]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/rU13C6oXCb">pic.twitter.com/rU13C6oXCb</a></p>— Matthias Farley (@mfarley41) <a href="https://twitter.com/mfarley41/status/1012400639798841344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Love that Farley is still playing in the league. He's a warrior, hope the Colts take a big step forward this year.

 

[Irish YJ]

Love that Farley is still playing in the league. He's a warrior, hope the Colts take a big step forward this year.

Now that the line has been upgraded, let's hope out QB can get, and stay, healthy. If so, I think a big step is a given.

 

[Irish2155]

Now that the line has been upgraded, let's hope out QB can get, and stay, healthy. If so, I think a big step is a given.

I agree. I think Nelson won't only be a bad ass but will also lift the play of his fellow lineman.

I know Luck has guaranteed he'll play game 1 but I'm not pessimistic how good he'll be...