Domina Nostra
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I may have jumped the gun here. Fixing.
I'm also predicting Matt Salerno gets a scholarship.
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I may have jumped the gun here. Fixing.
I'm also predicting Matt Salerno gets a scholarship.
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WTF?!? Jumped the gun? Does this belong in the rumors thread?
longliveautrydenson
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I would be disappointed with anything less than 11-1.
—We’ll have the best defense in every game we play this year. —We’ll have the best RBs and TEs in every game.
—Our only returning OL would’ve been an AA but for an injury.
—We’ve recruited better along than OL than our opponents.
In 2012, we had a strong defense, RB/TE-heavy offense, makeshift OL, and unreliable QB play. Sound familiar? That team had less depth and a tougher schedule than the 2021 team. If we could win 12 games then, there’s no reason we should expect a 3-4 loss season now.
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GowerND11
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Has your opinion changed at all after the spring game?
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Good points made. The Irish will be facing 3 of the top 4-5 QB's in the country (UNC, U$C and Cincy), so the secondary is going to need to be 'spot on' in those games in particular. Luckily, schedule wise, all three games will be played at home!
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FightingIrishLover7
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I truly think Coan is going to be an improvement, with regards to "overall" playbook, over Ian.
In fact, in the spring game, I (anyway) noticed a notable difference between the playbook Coan and Pyne were running. Pyne's seemed much more in line with the Ian playbook.
With that said, barring no major injuries and a healthy KA, I see no reason why our O couldn't be better than last year. I'll go ahead and say I think it's going to be improved.
In fact, in the spring game, I (anyway) noticed a notable difference between the playbook Coan and Pyne were running. Pyne's seemed much more in line with the Ian playbook.
With that said, barring no major injuries and a healthy KA, I see no reason why our O couldn't be better than last year. I'll go ahead and say I think it's going to be improved.
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I’m more optimistic than I was a month or two ago but I’m usually a glass half full type of guy. I think there was some progress in the areas I was worried about. DB and OL. And, I expect the defense to be really good. I think Freeman inherited a group that is going to work very well for him. A lot of experience in the front 7 with active and athletic dudes. Coan will be a solid distributor of the ball. Less spectacular more consistent.
On either side of the ball I try to look for guys that will step up and become difference makers or guys that will continue to be so. Then how many of them does each side of the ball have. I think the list is growing on both sides of the ball and that makes me feel pretty confident.
On either side of the ball I try to look for guys that will step up and become difference makers or guys that will continue to be so. Then how many of them does each side of the ball have. I think the list is growing on both sides of the ball and that makes me feel pretty confident.
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After the spring game, I think it is less likely that we will be total butt. I think that our OL will have problems but not be so bad that we get spanked by physical teams. I think CB isn't in as dire of a situation as I originally believed... I think they will be competent.
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I think our avg PPG goes up this year, not sure about defensive PPG allowed? Still uncertain how good our secondary can be. Excited to find out
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I agree. I think we'll see a more diverse playbook that will keep the D from attacking a specific segment of the O.
The improvement in depth over the last few years has allowed the coaches to get a lot of players into the games, so when the next year rolls around the next guy in line is ready to start. Kelly has this program at a level where it is reload, not rebuild. Now reload may not mean a spot in the playoffs, but it doesn't mean 3-4 losses either.
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I think we're due for a down year. Like a 3 or 4 loss season.
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This kid was linked to ND, anyhow he's headed to Duke
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Edited for Jay Brunelle and Cain Madden.