Carolina Postgame

[NDFAN2008]

One thing I would’ve liked to have seen on defense is more double my blitz. Send more than what they have protecting and force Edwards to make a split second decision.

If they play like that against Miami they’ll get killed. Can’t give these QB’s 4-5 seconds to throw

 

[Dale]

I’m not so sure the defensive performance is on Ash. I thought the secondary just didn’t play well. In particular, I thought Shuler played like shit. In general, I didn’t think the secondary had good eyes.

The scoring plays/drives were thanks to 1.) Shuler being poor in man coverage on the TE, and 2.) The boneheaded penalty on Ausberry.

Not saying Ash is completely blame free. I just don’t think this group of 18-22 year old kids were up to snuff today.

Shuler should play better, but Thurman has WR traits and 6 inches, 40 pounds on Shuler. He should not be manning him in the red zone. It’s a matchup made for Talich and he’s the only plus weapon on the entire offense.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

How today kinda felt. I’ll take a win any day.

 

[arrowryan]

Shuler should play better, but Thurman has WR traits and 6 inches, 40 pounds on Shuler. He should not be manning him in the red zone. It’s a matchup made for Talich and he’s the only plus weapon on the entire offense.

Shuler defended that same player just fine later in the game on the exact same route. Not denying Thurman’s ability, but Shuler has to at least make him earn it lol.

 

[Rudy89]

It’s still better bc you can just enjoy the rest of your weekend,… night games are fucking torture

This guy knows what’s up. Yeah I love noon games . I don’t watch any other team but I’m in a great mood for the rest of the day now & my anxiety will go away until Wednesday.

 

[Dale]

Shuler defended that same player just fine later in the game on the exact same route. Not denying Thurman’s ability, but Shuler has to at least make him earn it lol.

Against Talich it’s closer a 50/50 matchup. Against Shuler you’re starting out at like 70/30. He’s respecting his physicality and just gets toasted on a corner. He also beat Shuler vertically repeatedly. I just would like us to not put players at disadvantages, regardless of their performance

 

[Silentkaw]

Georgia was in a battle with Vanderbilt and their backup QB. It’s good to face a little adversity.

 

[Dizzyphil]

This guy knows what’s up. Yeah I love noon games . I don’t watch any other team but I’m in a great mood for the rest of the day now & my anxiety will go away until Wednesday.

I'm plastered by 3p... And keep on drinking.....

 

[Irish2155]

Couldn’t run on is. We couldn’t get to the QB however, which put a lot of pressure on our D backfield. That’s my biggest takeaway…the lack of pass rush.

Walton’s our dude. CJ can sling it. Faison can catch it.

 

[Jeffwantpoppers]

The UNC players talked a lot of crap all game. Even down 11 at the very end

 

[KPENN]

This guy knows what’s up. Yeah I love noon games . I don’t watch any other team but I’m in a great mood for the rest of the day now & my anxiety will go away until Wednesday.

My guy do you enjoy college football at all? You’re worried sick all week about Notre Dame and don’t watch other games

 

[arrowryan]

Against Talich it’s closer a 50/50 matchup. Against Shuler you’re starting out at like 70/30. He’s respecting his physicality and just gets toasted on a corner. He also beat Shuler vertically repeatedly. I just would like us to not put players at disadvantages, regardless of their performance

I don’t think Ash is asking too much of Shuler to cover a tight end. If Shuler can’t do that then we have bigger issues. I’ll chalk it up as a bad rep by Shuler. It happens.

 

[NotKoon]

What minutes were those?
UNC needed a goal line stop, an almost-unrepeatable 97-yard drive, and then a kick return for a touchdown to make it even briefly close. Then we took back over.
We were always going to win that game. Though it’s one we easily lose in many past years.

The minutes between the kick return touchdown and ND’s answer touchdown, they converted 3 4th down on that drive

 

[calvegas04]

Classic noon game, team comes out asleep

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Whisky goes really well with cake.

 

[Dale]

I don’t think Ash is asking too much of Shuler to cover a tight end. If Shuler can’t do that then we have bigger issues. I’ll chalk it up as a bad rep by Shuler. It happens.

I’m not sure what the disagreement is, would you rather the 6’0 205 defender with the shortest wingspan in the secondary cover the 6’6 245 star player or have him cover the slot WR with zero catches, backup TE or play zone?

No disagreement Shuler should player better

 

[Rudy89]

My guy do you enjoy college football at all? You’re worried sick all week about Notre Dame and don’t watch other games

I enjoy Notre Dame & that’s the only thing I care about in college football. That’s just all I want to see is ND win a title and be successful when it comes to college ball. If notre dame isn’t playing I’d rather just watch something else I’m interested in.

 

[Dale]

Edwards was 8/11 on throws 10 - 20. That was the outstanding performance that woulda never seen coming

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

We played poorly on the road against a team coming off a bye week. We won.

Can't forget who was coaching that team with an extra week to prepare too.
it's no surprise he found a way to move the ball. Now we can self scout that before Miami and get better.

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

This guy knows what’s up. Yeah I love noon games . I don’t watch any other team but I’m in a great mood for the rest of the day now & my anxiety will go away until Wednesday.

I searched youtube for the full game replay. They did not provide it but dropped the final score right at the top of the page in Shorts.

 

[arrowryan]

I’m not sure what the disagreement is, would you rather the 6’0 205 defender with the shortest wingspan in the secondary cover the 6’6 245 star player or have him cover the slot WR with zero catches?

No disagreement Shuler should player better

Not really disagreeing with you. I just expect more from Shuler. That’s all.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

15 straight wins by double digits ties for #2 with the 2008-09 Florida Gators and two away from the 2001-02 Miami teams.

The running game is gelling and I think the depth chart will be Walton/James/Williams.

Was not pretty and we faced some real adversity for the first time in a long time. Game got within 1 and we responded beautifully. A long, soul crushing drive, a 3 and out, and another long drive, a 4 and out, and another long drive. We shrunk the game and choked the life out of them.

Our WR corps is rounding out with Faison, Greathouse, and Gilbert. If the rushing attack continues its upward trajectory the offense will be deadly.

Onward.

Williams has proven in previous years that he's great as third string back! The staff needs to set him up for success.

 

[Dale]

Clemson had a 47% pressure rate vs UNC, we had a 29%

29 isn’t bad. But it isn’t good.

They moved their LG to LT is change I see. The benched LT got whipped by Will Heldt

FWIW

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

Edwards was 8/11 on throws 10 - 20. That was the outstanding performance that woulda never seen coming

I'm seeing Edwards hit Asa and Talich on the spot.

 

[402puck]

Clemson had a 47% pressure rate vs UNC, we had a 29%

29 isn’t bad. But it isn’t good.

Thought they spent a lot of time only rushing 4, be curious to see what the actual numbers are on that

 

[SportsingHard]

Been watching since Faust and I don't recall a player better at making the most of his opportunities than Luke Talich. His knack for making plays is ridiculous.

Glad the coaches recognize where the RB depth chart needs to go and are taking steps to make it happen.

Toughest thing about days like today is enduring all the "everbody needs to..." posts.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

That’s 15 double digit wins in a row.

 

[bobbyok1]

Kind of dominated.

We managed to make a game that was not close look close. Good news is, this used to be common under Kelly (and Freeman’s early time with ND).

Now it’s more of an anomaly

 

[OrlaNDomer]

Was delayed 4 hours between Berlin and Barcelona and missed the entire game. Sounds like it was frustrating. Very pleased we at least kept double digit win streak alive. As much as I love stomping inferior opponents getting pushed a bit I think is a good thing from time to time.

 

[Dale]

UNC stuffed (0 or negative) 3/44 runs