Dec 20 | Indiana

[wizards8507]

Well gents, we are Game Week has officially started. This is going to feel like it’s dragging.

My lack of productivity at work this week is going to be absolutely legendary.

 

[FWIrish4]

one thing I’m excited about is to see the difference in production from ABC vs our usual Sunday golf style from NBC. I absolutely can’t stand how much NBC mutes the field noise.

I went back and watched the Ohio St game (stopped at the 4 min mark in the 4th) and that tv production didn’t capture a fraction of that atmosphere. I was there and couldn’t even talk to my dad next to me it was so loud.

To put this into perspective, NBC mutes the sound so much that you can’t even hear the band after a touchdown. You have to listen for it and it’s faint. How is that possible to mute it that much when the whole stadium is getting blared the fight song? If this didn’t paste correctly, skip to 1 hour 40 min for the go ahead touchdown.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

It’s game week!!! I’m currently sitting at one of my kids Christmas programs. Wife stopped me from putting Bailey’s in my coffee before we left. Going to be a stressful day.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

It’s game week!!! I’m currently sitting at one of my kids Christmas programs. Wife stopped me from putting Bailey’s in my coffee before we left. Going to be a stressful day.

Be strong big fella, the reward will be well earned at week‘s end!

 

[rtrn2glory]

Marcus is at the podium as we Speak

 

[rtrn2glory]

Cross and Love are both available to play

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

Freeman says Cross will play. Also says Jeter is back to where he was early in season. Confidence is back. 🤪

 

[PolishDomer]

Freeman says Cross will play. Also says Jeter is back to where he was early in season. Confidence is back. 🤪

Freeman called in special kung fu experts to help with kicking

 

[NorthDakota]

Freeman called in special kung fu experts to help with kicking

Jeter needed a kick in the nuts

 

[Irish#1]

I hope Jeter is back. Will make a difference in down and difference decisions.

 

[SDIrishFan]

Don’t love that he used the term “available” for Cross and Love. Maybe I’m overthinking it. But if they were healthy you think he’d say those guys are ready to play and we’re counting on them to help us win.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Don’t love that he used the term “available” for Cross and Love. Maybe I’m overthinking it. But if they were healthy you think he’d say those guys are ready to play and we’re counting on them to help us win.

I was thinking the same thing to be honest.

 

[china423]

Don’t love that he used the term “available” for Cross and Love. Maybe I’m overthinking it. But if they were healthy you think he’d say those guys are ready to play and we’re counting on them to help us win.

Sampson expects both to play.

 

[ab2cmiller]

I have no doubt that both will play. However, I’m starting to get the impression that their reps will be limited

 

[rikkitikki08]

Could also be a little gamesmanship too by freeman, gotta get IU planning for everything

 

[dang227]

Based on the USC game I’m really nervous about the IU passing game vs our pass defense. Really wish we had Traore and Morrison. Our pass rush was really bad vs USC and obviously Gray struggled 1 on 1 until the big pick 6

 

[SDIrishFan]

Based on the USC game I’m really nervous about the IU passing game vs our pass defense. Really wish we had Traore and Morrison. Our pass rush was really bad vs USC and obviously Gray struggled 1 on 1 until the big pick 6

25 degrees with a chance of snow will be a little different than 70 degrees and sunny when it comes to passing.

 

[calvegas04]

Based on the USC game I’m really nervous about the IU passing game vs our pass defense. Really wish we had Traore and Morrison. Our pass rush was really bad vs USC and obviously Gray struggled 1 on 1 until the big pick 6

BenMo didn't do much for us a few games he played this year. I think our pass D is doing fine, IU won't have the WRs usc has

 

[ndfanatic78]

25 degrees with a chance of snow will be a little different than 70 degrees and sunny when it comes to passing.

And USC’s talent is just a touch better than IUs.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

25 degrees with a chance of snow will be a little different than 70 degrees and sunny when it comes to passing.

I’ll take our run game and clock control with a shout defense in the cold over anything else.

 

[Kingbish01]

And USC’s talent is just a touch better than IUs.

I'd go as far to say USC would beat IU at ND stadium in that weather on Friday if they were playing.

 

[IrishTusker]

Based on the USC game I’m really nervous about the IU passing game vs our pass defense. Really wish we had Traore and Morrison. Our pass rush was really bad vs USC and obviously Gray struggled 1 on 1 until the big pick 6

I think the crowd noise/weather/different QB should make a difference here. Plus Cross is playing. And not to dismiss the pass D's problems, but there was some luck involved in the balls they caught. They were catching 50/50 at an 80% clip, or something.

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Based on the USC game I’m really nervous about the IU passing game vs our pass defense. Really wish we had Traore and Morrison. Our pass rush was really bad vs USC and obviously Gray struggled 1 on 1 until the big pick 6

Love him or hate him, Lincoln Riley is a pretty dynamic passing game designer and playcaller and IU wont have near the speed and talent USC has at WR.

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Don’t love that he used the term “available” for Cross and Love. Maybe I’m overthinking it. But if they were healthy you think he’d say those guys are ready to play and we’re counting on them to help us win.

Dont recall where it was, but there was an interview last week where freeman was asked about Love and he very confidently just said “Oh, he’ll be ready”

 

[SDIrishFan]

I just realized my son has an out of town bball game Friday. I might tell him he has to fuck right off that night…

 

[NDFAN2008]

It’s gonna be windy and chance of snow throwing the ball might be a non factor if it comes down to running games we have the running QB they don’t I’ll take our chances

 

[FWIrish4]

It’s gonna be windy and chance of snow throwing the ball might be a non factor if it comes down to running games we have the running QB they don’t I’ll take our chances

Did I hear Prister on instant analysis correctly? 40 mph gusts?! Back to the store I go for more cold gear

Edit: just looked on weather channel 10-20 mph during day and just 10-15 at night. That’s not terrible. I’m not sure where Prister got 40 mph gusts unless local news is calling for that.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Did I hear Prister on instant analysis correctly? 40 mph gusts?! Back to the store I go for more cold gear

If it’s 40 MPH gusts you ain’t throwing any balls downfield ND should play man coverage and blitz the hell out of them with Sneed and Ausberry and Bowen

 

[Huntr]

If it’s 40 MPH gusts you ain’t throwing any balls downfield

 

[T-Boone]

Did I hear Prister on instant analysis correctly? 40 mph gusts?! Back to the store I go for more cold gear

Edit: just looked on weather channel 10-20 mph during day and just 10-15 at night. That’s not terrible. I’m not sure where Prister got 40 mph gusts unless local news is calling for that.

Dang I wish we had Georgia or Bama in that.