Breaking down ND/OU

[ThePiombino]

Last one:

Bob Stoops, after retiring and living a full life, dies and goes to heaven. God was showing him around, and they came upon a modest little house. It had an old, faded Sooners flag in the window.

"This is yours for eternity, Bob. This is a special, not everyone gets a house up here." God told him.

... Bob felt special, indeed, and he walked up to his home. On his way up to the porch, he noticed another house around the corner. It was a 3-story mansion with an Blue and Gold sidewalk, and a 50 ft. flag pole, with a HUGE Notre Dame flag, and in every window, a Notre Dame Cheerleader.

Bob looked at God, and said, "God, I am not trying to be ungrateful,but I have a question. I was a good coach, I went to 4 consecutive bowl games, and won a national championship, and turned around their entire program."

God said, "What would you like to know, Bob?"

"Well, why does Brian Kelly get a better house than me?"

God chuckled, and said "Bob, that isn't Brian's house, it's mine."

lol nice

 

[Ndaccountant]

Is it just me or is OU making this game out to be to WAYYYY more than what it is? It seems like they are pulling out every little thing. I really like ND's spot in this game. Underdog that everyone thinks is going to get drilled. On the road with no distractions. I like it.

 

[stlnd01]

Is it just me or is OU making this game out to be to WAYYYY more than what it is? It seems like they are pulling out every little thing. I really like ND's spot in this game. Underdog that everyone thinks is going to get drilled. On the road with no distractions. I like it.

Yep. I've never heard an ND fan talk about being 8-1 against Oklahoma. Because it's mostly ancient history. But all those games decades ago sure do seem to rub the Sooner wrong.

 

[Irish#1]

I guess the number 1 defense in the confernce gets overlooked since OU went there and beat the crap out of them?


Talking about Texas Techs defense.


So now I ask you....what offenses have you played that can be considered top ranked?

OU has played against 3 top 10 offenses. How many has ND played that are in the top 50?

Like I said, some of you here are quick to point out how many average defenses we have faced. But that type of question can be flipped to ask how many top notch offenses you have face. To show you how many average offenses you all have faced.

Do I think ND defense is average? Not at all. I think they are very good.
Do I think ND will completely shutdown the OU offense? Heck no. But unlike any offense you all have faced, we can actually do well with whatever the defense gives us.


And then you bring up KSU. Yes they beat us. But not because their team was just so much better. In fact if you watched that game, you would know OU was able to drive on their defense. Came away with 2 fgs, and a fumble by Blake Bell that killed a would be TD.

So don't sit there and act as if KSU shut down OU. Mistakes by OU led to that loss.

Okay, we get it. The Irish aren't very good and the Sooners are underrated at #8. Seems to me though that while you are quick to dismiss any points made by my Irish brethren, you are quick to use the same logic to validate your points.

 

[OUMallen]

Ask Sam Bradford how he feels about BYU.

I fully expect OU to win this game convincingly, but let's not act like Oklahoma is the greatest thing since sliced bread. There is always a bigger fish.

Are you mocking an injury to one of the greatest Oklahoma players to ever live?

Classy as a bowtie.

 

[OUMallen]

Yep. I've never heard an ND fan talk about being 8-1 against Oklahoma. Because it's mostly ancient history. But all those games decades ago sure do seem to rub the Sooner wrong.

Only an elite few have a series lead on OU.

 

[olevet]

Are you mocking an injury to one of the greatest Oklahoma players to ever live?

Classy as a bowtie.

Agreed Bro. Dint come here to talk smack, But gloating over that is uncalled for

 

[greyhammer90]

Are you mocking an injury to one of the greatest Oklahoma players to ever live?

Classy as a bowtie.

Don't get your panties in a wad. He was out for three weeks because of that hit, and went on to be the first pick in the draft. I'll make fun of the guy who got rocked, came back a few weeks later and made 50 million guaranteed if I want to.

 

[aubeirish]

I really hope Everett can start to take care of the football and that BK finally opens up the playbook. Our offense has the potential to be explosive, but Golson has to be running the read option for that to happen. When that happens, watch the heck out. Maybe this has been kept for this particular game. Wishful thinking.

 

[phork]

Are you mocking an injury to one of the greatest Oklahoma players to ever live?

Classy as a bowtie.

I think it was a rebuttal to your claim that BYU sucks. In this case Bradford got knocked silly by their more than capable defence. Stop trying so hard otherwise you boys will find yourselves on target for the banhammer.

 

[PraetorianND]

Is it just me or is OU making this game out to be to WAYYYY more than what it is? It seems like they are pulling out every little thing. I really like ND's spot in this game. Underdog that everyone thinks is going to get drilled. On the road with no distractions. I like it.

I agree with this. I'm also happy that we had a tough game last week against BYU. I think the team is going to be super focused and play their best. I think the ND hate only serves to bring the team closer together.

I have a lot of respect for OU. Bob Stoops is a great coach and he runs a great program. OU's fans not giving ND a chance in this game shows how arrogant (and vulnerable) that makes them. I hope the OU players have the same mentality as their fans. Yes OU, you are better than ND in every way. See you Sat.

 

[Mr. Larson]

Agreed Bro. Dint come here to talk smack, But gloating over that is uncalled for

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10/22/2012, 08:58 AM #18 olevetonahill
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Originally Posted by KantoSooner
I didn't see anything too arrogant there. Wait 'til later on in the week when their galoots wake up good and hung over from the weekend. Then, my friends, you will see some truly delusional statements made.

Naw, They soundin like they think they Superior to every other board and our little threads are beneath them
**** em

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Who is that Texas A&M player laid out, anyway?

 

[Cackalacky]

Yeah BYU is no walk in the park and neither was Stanford. Tough competitive defenses. BYU has one of the top young DEs as well. Pre-game comparisons of teams drive me nuts. Play the damn game, then talk ****.

 

[OUMallen]

Don't get your panties in a wad. He was out for three weeks because of that hit, and went on to be the first pick in the draft. I'll make fun of the guy who got rocked, came back a few weeks later and made 50 million guaranteed if I want to.

Cool. I hope Manti gets blindside-cold-cocked this weekend with a three week injury that later gets aggravated to a season-ending injury, but then goes high in the draft so it doesn't matter that we celebrated a young man getting injured while playing a game.

My eyes couldn't roll any harder if they fell out of my head and I kicked them around on the floor. Jeez louise. Notre Dame is supposed to be a school for SMART folk.

 

[OUMallen]

I think it was a rebuttal to your claim that BYU sucks. In this case Bradford got knocked silly by their more than capable defence. Stop trying so hard otherwise you boys will find yourselves on target for the banhammer.

1. I didn't say BY sucked...but they ain't great this year.

2. How on earth does gloating over an injury to a player prove a point?

3. With the way the worm is already turning on this board, a banhammer would be a favor.

 

[koonja]

See ya.

 

[olevet]

I think it was a rebuttal to your claim that BYU sucks. In this case Bradford got knocked silly by their more than capable defence. Stop trying so hard otherwise you boys will find yourselves on target for the banhammer.

Why is Long Horn Girlie in charge here?

 

[PraetorianND]

Cool. I hope Manti gets blindside-cold-cocked this weekend with a three week injury that later gets aggravated to a season-ending injury, but then goes high in the draft so it doesn't matter that we celebrated a young man getting injured while playing a game.

My eyes couldn't roll any harder if they fell out of my head and I kicked them around on the floor. Jeez louise. Notre Dame is supposed to be a school for SMART folk.

Not all ND fans went to ND. Just like many OU fans didn't go to OU. Also, there are many ND fans that aren't catholic, possibly even believe having sex with contraceptives is ok, or believe that Obama should be reelected.

I do agree that admissions at the University of Notre Dame is competitive however.

 

[olevet]

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vCash:43000Re: Guess we pizzin off some the Domers
Originally Posted by KantoSooner
I didn't see anything too arrogant there. Wait 'til later on in the week when their galoots wake up good and hung over from the weekend. Then, my friends, you will see some truly delusional statements made.

Naw, They soundin like they think they Superior to every other board and our little threads are beneath them
**** em

That be me, What I say that was wrong?

 

[woolybug25]

Relax fellas...


Anywho. This is my thought on the game. If you are one of the people that thinks that we are going to line up and challenge OU offensively, be prepared to be disapointed. Putting points on the board wont be a priority for this staff. Think the scUM game.

We only win this game if we do two things:

1) Win the time of possession
2) Win the Turnover Margin

This has been our gameplan several times this year and it will be our gameplan this week. We don't want to get into a shootout with OU's offense, but they dont want to play from behind. That is exactly what we will try to force them into. So for those that are wondering...

Time of Possesion
Notre Dame - 32:31 (#22)
OU - 28:39 (#87)

Turnover Margin
Notre Dame - +1.29 (#11)
OU - +.29 (#43)

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College Football Stats - College FB Team Average Time of Possession (Excluding OT) on TeamRankings.com

This is a game that we match up better in these two categories better than we had with scUM, Stanford or MSU. If we stick with what got us here (great run d, turnover hawkin', grinding style of run game) then we have a MUCH better chance than the talking heads want to give us credit for.

 

[tadman95]

I had forgotten about younger brother Stoops coming back as the defensive coordinator. The guy is a great DC too and I thought Oklahoma lost a step when he left. Their defense will continue to improve with him back in the fold.

This game is going to come down to how well our offense plays. We have to score points because as good as our defense is, Oklahoma is going to score points.

On paper Oklahoma is a better all around team but that's why we play the games. College football is the best when two great programs are playing well and playing each other.

 

[woolybug25]

I had forgotten about younger brother Stoops coming back as the defensive coordinator. The guy is a great DC too and I thought Oklahoma lost a step when he left. Their defense will continue to improve with him back in the fold.

This game is going to come down to how well our offense plays. We have to score points because as good as our defense is, Oklahoma is going to score points.

On paper Oklahoma is a better all around team but that's why we play the games. College football is the best when two great programs are playing well and playing each other.

haha, we posted at the same time and you literally wrote the opposite of me. Read my post above yours and tell me if you still believe that getting into a shootout is a good idea.

 

[buckeyesooner]

Relax fellas...


Anywho. This is my thought on the game. If you are one of the people that thinks that we are going to line up and challenge OU offensively, be prepared to be disapointed. Putting points on the board wont be a priority for this staff. Think the scUM game.

We only win this game if we do two things:

1) Win the time of possession
2) Win the Turnover Margin

This has been our gameplan several times this year and it will be our gameplan this week. We don't want to get into a shootout with OU's offense, but they dont want to play from behind. That is exactly what we will try to force them into. So for those that are wondering...

Time of Possesion
Notre Dame - 32:31 (#22)
OU - 28:39 (#87)

Turnover Margin
Notre Dame - +1.29 (#11)
OU - +.29 (#43)

NCAA Football > Home
College Football Stats - College FB Team Average Time of Possession (Excluding OT) on TeamRankings.com

This is a game that we match up better in these two categories better than we had with scUM, Stanford or MSU. If we stick with what got us here (great run d, turnover hawkin', grinding style of run game) then we have a MUCH better chance than the talking heads want to give us credit for.

Time of possession is overrated in this day and age. Yes, it is a factor, but look at OU's last game, a 52-7 victory in which they had the ball for just over 19:00.

 

[GoldenBoy3]

Besides some of the KSU game I haven't watched much of OU. How good is the OU defense? And is it a product of beating up on a bunch of inferior opponents?

 

[PraetorianND]

Ok so this has nothing to do with the game this weekend but since there are so many OU fans around I thought maybe they could shed some light on this.

What's going on with OU's recruiting this year? Generally they are in the top 10 and they're all the way down at #34 (rivals). OU is having a good season so far, I don't really understand why their recruiting doesn't reflect that.

 

[Mr. Larson]

That be me, What I say that was wrong?

NVM...he gone.

 

[Emcee77]

Wooly, I tend to agree. The three phases of the game that are most important to victory, imo:

-- ND pass rush,
-- ND run blocking,
-- kicking game.

If we execute the way we are capable of doing in those three areas, I like our chances of winning a 16-10 game or something along those lines.

 

[Ndaccountant]

Relax fellas...


Anywho. This is my thought on the game. If you are one of the people that thinks that we are going to line up and challenge OU offensively, be prepared to be disapointed. Putting points on the board wont be a priority for this staff. Think the scUM game.

We only win this game if we do two things:

1) Win the time of possession
2) Win the Turnover Margin

This has been our gameplan several times this year and it will be our gameplan this week. We don't want to get into a shootout with OU's offense, but they dont want to play from behind. That is exactly what we will try to force them into. So for those that are wondering...

Time of Possesion
Notre Dame - 32:31 (#22)
OU - 28:39 (#87)

Turnover Margin
Notre Dame - +1.29 (#11)
OU - +.29 (#43)

NCAA Football > Home
College Football Stats - College FB Team Average Time of Possession (Excluding OT) on TeamRankings.com

This is a game that we match up better in these two categories better than we had with scUM, Stanford or MSU. If we stick with what got us here (great run d, turnover hawkin', grinding style of run game) then we have a MUCH better chance than the talking heads want to give us credit for.

I feel like this is like Stanford versus USC. Like USC, OU has the QB, the high scoring offense and big name D. Like Stanford, ND plays to control the line, tackle well and force long drives. It is a clash of styles and IMO, whoever sets the tempo in the first 15 minutes will have a huge advantage the rest of the game.

 

[olevet]

Relax fellas...


Anywho. This is my thought on the game. If you are one of the people that thinks that we are going to line up and challenge OU offensively, be prepared to be disapointed. Putting points on the board wont be a priority for this staff. Think the scUM game.

We only win this game if we do two things:

1) Win the time of possession
2) Win the Turnover Margin

This has been our gameplan several times this year and it will be our gameplan this week. We don't want to get into a shootout with OU's offense, but they dont want to play from behind. That is exactly what we will try to force them into. So for those that are wondering...

Time of Possesion
Notre Dame - 32:31 (#22)
OU - 28:39 (#87)

Turnover Margin
Notre Dame - +1.29 (#11)
OU - +.29 (#43)

NCAA Football > Home
College Football Stats - College FB Team Average Time of Possession (Excluding OT) on TeamRankings.com

This is a game that we match up better in these two categories better than we had with scUM, Stanford or MSU. If we stick with what got us here (great run d, turnover hawkin', grinding style of run game) then we have a MUCH better chance than the talking heads want to give us credit for.

Time of Possession is pretty meaningless since OU scores pretty fast. If Yall can Force turn overs then that stat will be meaningful

Mike Stoops has Our D running like a fine tuned engine
Look forward to a great game