Aug 30 | Rice

[Booslum31]

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.

It would be great if we could get a dude like LongSufferingOwl each week for our next opponent...he's been awesome. It's more likely we end up with trolls.

 

[wizards8507]

Hey guys...

IT'S GAME WEEK!

 

[zelezo vlk]

Hey guys...

IT'S GAME WEEK!

Sure doesn't feel like it.

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[wizards8507]

Sure doesn't feel like it.

No, it kind of doesn't, huh? That press conference left me feeling kind of "meh."

 

[ulukinatme]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don't forget about Saturdays protest outside the stadium. I'm forcing my chauffeur to hold a sign and march too.</p>— The Gold Seats (@NDGoldSeats) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDGoldSeats/statuses/504320824833478656">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[NDohio]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don't forget about Saturdays protest outside the stadium. I'm forcing my chauffeur to hold a sign and march too.</p>— The Gold Seats (@NDGoldSeats) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDGoldSeats/statuses/504320824833478656">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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"Rugs are meant for hair pieces not for playing football!"

 

[zelezo vlk]

No, it kind of doesn't, huh? That press conference left me feeling kind of "meh."

Not one bit. Normally football picks me up, but this has just not been a great week for that. Week 2 though, it'll get crazy.

 

[Riddickulous]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The depth chart. Zoom may be needed. <a href="http://t.co/VHZm2bnLWo">pic.twitter.com/VHZm2bnLWo</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/504301338952757248">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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22 freshmen and sophomores, and that's not including Jarron Jones, CJ Prosise, or John Turner. Holy shit.

 

[ACamp1900]

I've been sayin... this team is more talented than many in recent years, but they are crazy young.

 

[ACamp1900]

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.

I was just thinking the other day... 'Rice, God bless them, should be a "W" for us, unless they have a 'get out the gate quick' thing I'm not aware of'... thank you for that....

 

[Sherm Sticky]

No, they will share time

Leads me to believe that both will be back next year and be starting guards.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Full video archive of <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly">@CoachBrianKelly</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball">@NDFootball</a> press conference from today - <a href="http://t.co/WPzdwhBknf">http://t.co/WPzdwhBknf</a></p>— FIDM (@NDfidm) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDfidm/statuses/504343941215690753">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Full video archive of <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly">@CoachBrianKelly</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball">@NDFootball</a> press conference from today - <a href="http://t.co/WPzdwhBknf">http://t.co/WPzdwhBknf</a></p>— FIDM (@NDfidm) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDfidm/statuses/504343941215690753">August 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Trying to make up for lost time? Forget about it. You're dead to us. Next man in.

 

[PANDFAN]

yeah yeah...nothing exciting anyways...i was checking it the whole time

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

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

I should have spelled it out for those who don't want to do any research. We were double digit dogs in both games. Both teams had experienced QBs that ran the spread. We contained Marshalls, not M States. M State was ranked about where y'all are now at the end of the season last year as opposed to the beginning of the season. I know you're not freakin Marshall, but I don't think you SEC material now. Especially in the first game with lots of unproven qualities of new coordinators and players. M State had played Auburn to 3 points last year.

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

It's great to be able to join your board and discuss our teams back and forth. Our board welcomes all comers. SECRant wouldn't approve me until the morning of game day. Bunch of wimps that couldn't hold their own in a match of wits. Too bad our team could hold their own on the field. Come join our board as well!

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

Would also be great to have y'all come south to play us at home. We'll treat you to some real southern hospitality and some 100 degree heat and humidity!

 

[RDU Irish]

Yep, we are no Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Mississippi State.... You know, those perennial powers that keep the other half of the conference stacked in Ws.

 

[greyhammer90]

I know you're not freakin Marshall, but I don't think you SEC material now. Especially in the first game with lots of unproven qualities of new coordinators and players. M State had played Auburn to 3 points last year.

Been watching ESPN I see.

 

[NCND]

Yep. If u strictly just watch ESPN for ND news, u would think ND has no talent, Tommy Rees and a NFL schedule.

 

[PANDFAN]

I should have spelled it out for those who don't want to do any research. We were double digit dogs in both games. Both teams had experienced QBs that ran the spread. We contained Marshalls, not M States. M State was ranked about where y'all are now at the end of the season last year as opposed to the beginning of the season. I know you're not freakin Marshall, but I don't think you SEC material now. Especially in the first game with lots of unproven qualities of new coordinators and players. M State had played Auburn to 3 points last year.

completely agree, i was just teasing ya...that's what i do on here....they lost by 4 to AU...but in the same breath i can say they just beat UK by 6, bowling green by 1 and lost to pretty much everyone they should have except ole miss in overtime...so as they say

 

[MNIrishman]

It's great to be able to join your board and discuss our teams back and forth. Our board welcomes all comers. SECRant wouldn't approve me until the morning of game day. Bunch of wimps that couldn't hold their own in a match of wits. Too bad our team could hold their own on the field. Come join our board as well!

SECRant is filled with mouth-breathing borderline-retarded children. Even Mgoblog has an intelligent thought every now and then, but SECRant is just awful. It's a headache to read, so filled is it with mindless drivel and grammatical errors. You are better off here...or just hitting yourself in the face with a hammer for a while. Really, anywhere is better than that SEC SEC SEC board.

 

[ACamp1900]

Notre Dame>>> Miss State... sorry.

Note: I'm known as one of the pessimistic fans here Owl... so I'm far from blind homer.

 

[ACamp1900]

With that said... they play the games for a reason, Rice could certainly come in and steal one, especially with everything ND is dealing with coming into the season.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Yep, we are no Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Mississippi State.... You know, those perennial powers that keep the other half of the conference stacked in Ws.

When I was growing up, the 90's, Tennessee was a power house. Realistically Florida and Tennessee were the only dominant teams in the SEC. Through in Bama, Auburn and LSU every few years. But, Tennessee and Florida were the dominant teams.

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

SECRant is filled with mouth-breathing borderline-retarded children. Even Mgoblog has an intelligent thought every now and then, but SECRant is just awful. It's a headache to read, so filled is it with mindless drivel and grammatical errors. You are better off here...or just hitting yourself in the face with a hammer for a while. Really, anywhere is better than that SEC SEC SEC board.

That's for damn sure!

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

22 freshmen and sophomores, and that's not including Jarron Jones, CJ Prosise, or John Turner. Holy ****.

As I was saying, a lot of unproven qualities......

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

completely agree, i was just teasing ya...that's what i do on here....they lost by 4 to AU...but in the same breath i can say they just beat UK by 6, bowling green by 1 and lost to pretty much everyone they should have except ole miss in overtime...so as they say

No problem. But I do expect a lot from grads of both of our fine institutions!

 

[LongSufferringOwl]

I just wish I could have made the trip up there. My lovely wife of 23 years has filed for divorce and it is heating up. Stupid bitch!

Would definitely have made my bucket list!

 

[PANDFAN]

No problem. But I do expect a lot from grads of both of our fine institutions!

i wish...just a lonely ol state school for me

I just wish I could have made the trip up there. My lovely wife of 23 years has filed for divorce and it is heating up. Stupid bitch!

need to join the other thread...another dude is going through the same...**** sucks..i had to get a protection from abuse from my ex wife ....because i didn't feel like going to jail..best of luck! not sure if you have kids, but at least the season will help you get your mind off things for a bit..