Aug 30 | Rice

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“Jaylon Smith is a key player for us,” said Brian Kelly. Early favorite for understatement of the year.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504303656746102784">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK- Jhonny Williams will play on third downs. Devin Butler will also get his fair share of playing time on defense. Martini and Morgan too</p>— DownTheTunnel.com (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/statuses/504303566476283905">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says awarding scholarships to walk-ons can “build credibility” among that group of players. Three were awarded last week.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504304037253357569">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK- scoring a lot of points will help take the pressure off the young defense</p>— DownTheTunnel.com (@DwnTheTunnel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwnTheTunnel/statuses/504303733535436800">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Our walk on program has proven you can be awarded a scholarship. Every year since I've been here we've awarded a scholarship.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504304302140452865">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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** Gotta run now chaps, can somebody take over?

 

[wizards8507]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“Jaylon Smith is a key player for us,” said Brian Kelly. Early favorite for understatement of the year.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504303656746102784">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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BK: "We don't want to put Farley out on an island every snap."

Second candidate for understatement of the year.

 

[#1rish]

Someone asking if players are cleared how they would transition in lol

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On Farley: Can do a lot of things for us. Can do a little bit of everything. We also don't want to put him on an island every play</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504304643091226625">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On if it's possible some guys might get cleared next week, if they could play next week. Hypothetically, they could, but it would depend</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504304927968346113">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Rice was very stingy defensively. Good at stopping the run. Played a lot of man coverages. Two great CBs last year & one is back.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504305326246875136">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Koyack: TE is very important in this offense and he controls the middle of the field for us. Ben can get down the middle of the field.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504305578706219008">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK says he feels like they have the right players on the special teams and the right speed element.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504305757534556160">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On Chris Brown: He's gotta to make big plays for us. He's going to get open. He's got great speed. He gets off press coverage.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504306342107308032">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On Justin Brent: He's got physical traits. Torii Hunter will probably take that spot when he's back, but he has great physical traits.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504306118991286273">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

Is this the first year they're doing game to game captains?

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says freshman Justin Brent and Corey Holmes will both be "dynamite" players at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>. Brent starts season in two-deep.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/504305777470099456">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly remains confident that the personnel, not the scheme, has been the issue on special teams in past years.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/504305508757811201">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he expects Conor Hanratty will play at guard despite not being in the starting lineup.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/504307413315760129">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[LongSufferringOwl]

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

I did root for you against them in the championship game!

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Golson hasn't taken any hits in camp. First tackle against Rice will be his first in 600 days.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/504306818269863936">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says that while Matt Hegarty won the starting left guard job, that Conor Hanratty will play on Saturday.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504307348429893633">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mike McGlinchey will back up both tackle spots. Hunter Bivin backing up tackle and guard. I.e. SAVE QUENTON NELSON’S RED SHIRT</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504307504680280064">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

et voila. C'est tout.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says that while Matt Hegarty won the starting left guard job, that Conor Hanratty will play on Saturday.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504307348429893633">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I don't understand this. Is there going to be a rotation at guard?

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Click here for complete updates regarding the press conference of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> head coach Brian Kelly. <a href="http://t.co/6anDpDLE93">http://t.co/6anDpDLE93</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews">@BGInews</a> (FREE)</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/504308109322776576">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

I don't understand this. Is there going to be a rotation at guard?

No, they will share time

 

[Emcee77]

(the presser is over but I'll post a few things I may have missed during the dublin transition)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If AD comes to BK, says 2/4 players cleared, could they return now? "Hypothetically I'd say that's a doable situation but we'll have to see"</p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/504304755846676481">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[LongSufferringOwl]

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?

Y'all best be ready to go when the gun goes off. We came out and hit Marshall in the mouth and were up 14-0 before they knew what hit them. We were up 7-0 on M State before they woke up, with a little help from the stripes. We tend to come out of the blocks quickly.

 

[NDohio]

Y'all best be ready to go when the gun goes off. We came out and hit Marshall in the mouth and were up 14-0 before they knew what hit them. We were up 7-0 on M State before they woke up, with a little help from the stripes. We tend to come out of the blocks quickly.

Fortunately we always get off to fast starts on the season. This is a non-issue.

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Everett Golson: He's been consistent. Been much more decisive. As a leader, he's consistently been that leader on offense.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/504299701571948546">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Sound like both of our QBs have something to prove.

Rice is turning the offense over to Driphus Jackson, who backed up Taylor McHargue for the past two seasons. Jackson relieved McHargue late in the home opener last year, and guided the Owls for a touchdown in a 23-14 win over Kansas. Jackson went 5 of 16 for 50 yards with an interception last season.

"He has patiently waiting his turn for three years," Bailiff said of Jackson. "Every time we've put him into a game, he's been ready, he's performed. It's really been a seamless transition. Driphus has a complete understanding of the offense, his leadership transcends this football team. He's a total package for us."

Jackson solidified the starting job in the spring and will have experienced receivers to help him along. Senior Jordan Taylor led the Owls with 55 catches for 848 yards in 2013 and Dennis Parks made 29 catches for 508 yards.

 

[PANDFAN]

Y'all best be ready to go when the gun goes off. We came out and hit Marshall in the mouth and were up 14-0 before they knew what hit them. We were up 7-0 on M State before they woke up, with a little help from the stripes. We tend to come out of the blocks quickly.

We talkin bout Marshall? Not Notre Dame..we talkin bout Marshall. ..in my best AI voice

ALSO, sounded like Miss st. was trying to spot you points because they went on a 44-0 run following that....so again

 

[Bogtrotter07]

We talkin bout Marshall? Not Notre Dame..we talkin bout Marshall. ..in my best AI voice

We talkin bout Marshall? Not the University of Toledo..we talkin bout Marshall. ..in my best AI voice!

FIFY

 

[BleedBlueGold]

ND beat the snot out of Navy in Ireland two years ago. They're not always bad out of the gate. We just need that type of performance this weekend. Not a USF blunder.

ND outscored opening weekend opponents 78-16 the last two seasons.