Aug 30 | Rice

[LongSufferringOwl]

My attorney recommends that I don't say that they do . . . but that doesn't mean that they don't.

Well then, fuck Michigan!

 

[Ironman8]

As much as M State's line dominated our DL, if you outweigh our guys as much as they did, you have every reason to be over confident coming into the game!

A lot of football savvy individuals believe the OL could be the strength of our time. We lost 2 guys to the NFL draft (1st and 3rd rounds), but replace them with guys with high talent and some experience.

We got 315, 300, 295, 311 and 315 across the OL, and they are all guys that are athletic / can move. If they are able to be a cohesive unit, they could be very good.

We, like you guys, see our biggest issue up front on D.

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

LT: Ronnie Stanley- 6'6", 315
LG: Matt Hegarty- 6'5", 295
C: Nick Martin- 6'5", 295
RG: Christian Lombard- 6'5", 311
RT: Steve Elmer- 6'6", 315

Ours:
LE: Nordstrom 6'3" 230
NT: Winship 6'4" 290
DT: Covington 6'3" 300
RE: Patt 6'2" 240

But our ends are fast!

 

[greyhammer90]

Ours:
LE: Nordstrom 6'3" 230
NT: Winship 6'4" 290
DT: Covington 6'3" 300
RE: Patt 6'2" 240

But our ends are fast!

That's honestly more beef than I was expecting. You guys have a bigger D line than Oklahoma did last year.

 

[arrowryan]

Ours:
LE: Nordstrom 6'3" 230
NT: Winship 6'4" 290
DT: Covington 6'3" 300
RE: Patt 6'2" 240

But our ends are fast!

Aren't both of your ends without game experience? That's at least what I thought I read

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

You are catching us at a good time. Last years class (all to be rs for the whole year, I hope) and this year's are looking great. We are finally developing enough depth to be able to rs players.

 

[BGIF]

As much as M State's line dominated our DL, if you outweigh our guys as much as they did, you have every reason to be over confident coming into the game!

We outweighed Navy's lineman by as much as 50 pounds per man but are 4-3 in past 7 years.

 

[Black Irish]

I have an owl that lives in the woods across from my house.




Welcome to the board.

How do they play against the spread?

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

That's honestly more beef than I was expecting. You guys have a bigger D line than Oklahoma did last year.

Probably thanks to the new S&C coach.

 

[greyhammer90]

We outweighed Navy's lineman by as much as 50 pounds per man but are 4-3 in past 7 years.

Well... it's time for a beer.

 

[wizards8507]

Probably thanks to the new S&C coach.

That's dangerous... if your defense bulks up too much it can really cost you in the speed department.

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

How do they play against the spread?

We lost to M State in the Liberty bowl 44-17. How do you think we do against the spread? (Unless you are talking betting spread, then we are pretty good! Don't give the points!)

 

[koonja]

We lost to M State in the Liberty bowl 44-17. How do you think we do against the spread? (Unless you are talking betting spread, then we are pretty good! Don't give the points!)

How tall are you?

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/leprechaun-lounge/200910-how-tall-you.html

 

[Bugzly21]

Ours:
LE: Nordstrom 6'3" 230
NT: Winship 6'4" 290
DT: Covington 6'3" 300
RE: Patt 6'2" 240

But our ends are fast!

But not productive with their combined 7 sacks and 14.5 TFL in 2013. I'll take the 3 of our 5 in 2013 that only gave up 8 sacks over that all day

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Anyone else feeling slightly nervous for this one? Just seems like its been all bad news for awhile.

Have been feeling beyond nervous... I'm fearing the worst, USF all over again.

Had a dream last night that ND laid an egg, USF-style, and lost this weekend. I was not in a good mood this morning to say the least.

#NotUntilIHaveMyCoffee

FYI, like others, I'm always nervous on Saturdays.

 

[Bugzly21]

We outweighed Navy's lineman by as much as 50 pounds per man but are 4-3 in past 7 years.

Yes but what, 72-3 over 75?

 

[Cali_domer]

Had a dream last night that ND laid an egg, USF-style, and lost this weekend. I was not in a good mood this morning to say the least.

#NotUntilIHaveMyCoffee

FYI, like others, I'm always nervous on Saturdays.

I'll admit the last 2-3 years I have become somewhat of a chicken little(I'm looking at you Tulsa).

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Probably thanks to the new S&C coach.

He must know Coach Longo.

(Italic is IE's sarcasm font. Inside joke on this board)

 

[greyhammer90]

He must know Coach Longo.

(Italic is IE's sarcasm font. Inside joke on this board)

I'm sure that needed to be explained

(Because it didn't.)

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

Well... it's time for a beer.

Make mine Shiner Bock!

 

[ulukinatme]

Well then, fuck Michigan!

I like this guy. You're alright. Best of luck this weekend...but I hope we win

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I still remember how confident I was going into the USF game, I said all the right things "they could make it hard for us", etc. Then boom, we got punched in the mouth and self-destructed.

I hope our guys are locked in and taking every game seriously.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

I'm sure that needed to be explained

(Because it didn't.)

Considering I was talking to the Rice fan, who I'm sure rarely frequents this board...I stand by my post.

 

[tko]

Rice will enter ND Stadium full of piss and vinegar no doubt. How will ND handle a team that will play the absolute best game of their lives? We all know it's going to be a nail biter. I think Kelly has learned from these games over the years. What sucks is we always have to hide things from Michigan in these openers, making them closer than they need/should be. Show Michigan and the game 1 opponent a blitzkrieg approach one fkn time, send a message. I will be taking the points in this one, McGibbs?

 

[IrishLion]

Well then, fuck Michigan!

You should stick around, regardless of the outcome of the game (but maybe give us some time if Rice pulls the upset). I enjoy how quickly you've picked up one of our prevailing attitudes.

Who knows, you might find yourself buying in and becoming a huge ND fan, much like our resident Bama fans

 

[#1rish]

Presser will be live streamed in about 10 minutes at watchnd.com

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly's press conference for Rice will begin shortly. Stay tuned to <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel">@DwnTheTunnel</a> for all your updates.</p>— DownTheTunnel.com (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/statuses/504296412717518850">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Awaiting Brian Kelly for his first Tuesday presser of the year. What color tie? Flag or Under Armour pin? These answers and more to come!</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504296933893373952">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Head over to <a href="https://twitter.com/WatchND">@WatchND</a> right now for the Brian Kelly Press Conference. <a href="https://twitter.com/rscamden">@rscamden</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/RegBrooks40">@RegBrooks40</a> rockin the pre-show <a href="http://t.co/Z89yFT6rDt">pic.twitter.com/Z89yFT6rDt</a></p>— Aaron Horvath (@NDSportsBlogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDSportsBlogger/statuses/504297049664536576">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[wizards8507]

Anyone else having bandwidth issues on watchnd?

 

[#1rish]

I was wondering what this little pre-show feature was. Pretty cool. Talking about GB now.