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[dad4aa]

IrishEnvy says:

Got him.

 

[BobbyMac]

Dagummit...

As I learned yesterday in the Repapalooza thread, the skronger the repper the skronger the rep. So I just missed a rep from the Yoda of IE and instead got a rep from someone who cleans windows on the X-Wing fighters.

With Whiskey publicly calling me friend yesterday and BGIF attempting to rep me 18 hrs later... that's as close as I'll ever get to IE Jedihood.

My work here is almost complete.


(Thanks for the reps Dad... Fureelz!)

 

[ab2cmiller]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The 3 finalists for the Joe Moore Award honoring the nation's top O-lines are <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alabama?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alabama</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Auburn?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Auburn</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>.</p>— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/status/935902265780531200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[IrishLion]

Just checked ND’s schedule for next year...

Not only is it brutal, but I’m fairly certain there isn’t a bye week at all. Wtf.

 

[pkt77242]

Just checked ND’s schedule for next year...

Not only is it brutal, but I’m fairly certain there isn’t a bye week at all. Wtf.

Hitting the sauce to hard?

Week 8 looks like a bye to me.

https://gameday.nd.edu/news/irish-schedule-through-2019/

2018 Schedule
Date Opponent
Sept. 1 Michigan
Sept. 8 Ball State
Sept. 15 Vanderbilt
Sept. 22 at Wake Forest
Sept. 29 Stanford
Oct. 6 at Virginia Tech
Oct. 13 Pittsburgh
Oct. 20 Bye
Oct. 27 Navy (San Diego)
Nov. 3 at Northwestern
Nov. 10 Florida State
Nov. 17 Syracuse
Nov. 24 at USC

 

[ulukinatme]

Hitting the sauce to hard?

Week 8 looks like a bye to me.

https://gameday.nd.edu/news/irish-schedule-through-2019/

Traditionally we haven't done well against BYE though, it's never a gimmie.

 

[IrishLion]

Hitting the sauce to hard?

Week 8 looks like a bye to me.

https://gameday.nd.edu/news/irish-schedule-through-2019/

Ha, the “bye” was listed as an opponent on the graphic I saw. I was focusing too closely on the dates, and not the names associated underneath.

Jedi business, go back to your drinks.

 

[texbender]

Looking at the '18 schedule, penciling in trips to SB for UM and FSU, and would seriously like to make Navy in San Diego.

 

[Irishize]

 

[Luckylucci]

Probably why Mike should be a RT in the league.

 

[NorthDakota]

Probably why Mike should be a RT in the league.

Hate that people take that as an insult. It's his destiny. He's gonna be a fucking boss at it too.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Mike will be a quality T wherever he goes. He's still learning, he's had two years of starting experience, right?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Mike will be a quality T wherever he goes. He's still learning, he's had two years of starting experience, right?

Three. One year at right tackle, then took over the left side after Ronnie Stanley departed two years ago.

 

[GowerND11]

Mike will be a quality T wherever he goes. He's still learning, he's had two years of starting experience, right?

3. One RT and two LT I believe. Played in all 13 games as a reserve tackle in 2014

 

[BobbyMac]

Interesting article about how well programs recruit in-state vs. out of state. ND is #64 of 65 recruiting in-state in P5 behind only West Virginia.

Is it really important to dominate college football recruiting in your own state? It depends... | LSU | theadvocate.com

 

[NDinBoston]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to the <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLINE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLINE</a> Unit on Winning the 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMooreAward?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeMooreAward</a> <br>This Unit Exemplified the 6 Criteria: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toughness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toughness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Effort?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Effort</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Teamwork?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Teamwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Consistency?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Consistency</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Technique?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Technique</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Finishing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Finishing</a> <a href="https://t.co/a3QdDDftkG">pic.twitter.com/a3QdDDftkG</a></p>— The Joe Moore Award (@JoeMooreAward) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMooreAward/status/943158591216914434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDFootball</a>'s offensive line, who won the <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMooreAward?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeMooreAward</a>, the annual honor for the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in college football!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/kJmlhylkMe">pic.twitter.com/kJmlhylkMe</a></p>— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightingIrish/status/943236498668711936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[NDShark]

I was just checking up on Everett Golson (don't ask why) and noticed some of the "people also search for" images on Google. The primary images being used for Tommy Rees and Brian Kelly are pretty comical. Just type either one of their names into Google and you'll get a mug shot and a purple face as the first result.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I was just checking up on Everett Golson (don't ask why) and noticed some of the "people also search for" images on Google. The primary images being used for Tommy Rees and Brian Kelly are pretty comical. Just type either one of their names into Google and you'll get a mug shot and a purple face as the first result.

You neglected to mention that Malik Zaire is now McElwain haha

 

[NDShark]

You neglected to mention that Malik Zaire is now McElwain haha

I'm also now seeing "hello my fellow kids" Bob Stoops with a backwards visor on. This is a great game.

 

[Dizzyphil]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> WR CJ Sanders will take a heavy class load this spring and seek a graduate transfer from the program. <a href="https://t.co/49byZm0qlD">https://t.co/49byZm0qlD</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/948189066813722629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[FightingIrishLover7]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> WR CJ Sanders will take a heavy class load this spring and seek a graduate transfer from the program. <a href="https://t.co/49byZm0qlD">https://t.co/49byZm0qlD</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/948189066813722629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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No surprise here, he was demoted to touch back duty for long enough.

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[Dizzyphil]

No surprise here, he was demoted to touch back duty for long enough.

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Yep. I'm hoping someone coming in or through spring training the return unit improves..... something has gotta change.

 

[arrowryan]

Yeah, the season ended less than 24 hours ago, but its never too early to predict the 2018 starters!

QB: Ian Book
RB: Tony Jones
WR: Kevin Austin
WR: Chase Claypool
TE: Brock Wright
TE: Cole Kmet
LT: Liam Eichenberg
LG: Tommy Kraemer
C: Sam Mustipher
RG: Josh Lugg
RT: Robert Hainsey

DE: Daelin Hayes
DT: MTA
NT: Jerry Tillery
DE: Khalid Kareem
MLB: Tevon Coney
BUCK: Jamir Jones
ROVER: Drue Tranquill
CB: Julian Love
FS: Alohi Gillman
SS: Jordan Genmark-Heath
CB: Troy Pride

Semi-Bold Prediction
-ESB leaves and Kevin Austin impresses, showing that he could be the true #1 that we haven't had since Floyd
-Josh Adams goes to the NFL. Tony Jones is our 2018 starter.
-I'm kinda confused with the o-line. I have no idea who plays at the guard spots.
-Myron is our starter at DT, but the interior d-line will be a strength and a lot of guys will be playing there.
-FS and SS gets a face lift. Two new starters and they will be big upgrades. Both Allen and Griffith get playing time as well.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Yeah, the season ended less than 24 hours ago, but its never too early to predict the 2018 starters!

QB: Ian Book
RB: Tony Jones
WR: Kevin Austin
WR: Chase Claypool
TE: Brock Wright
TE: Cole Kmet
LT: Liam Eichenberg
LG: Tommy Kraemer
C: Sam Mustipher
RG: Josh Lugg
RT: Robert Hainsey

DE: Daelin Hayes
DT: MTA
NT: Jerry Tillery
DE: Jay Hayes
MLB: Tevon Coney
BUCK: Jamir Jones
ROVER: Drue Tranquill
CB: Julian Love
FS: Alohi Gillman
SS: Jordan Genmark-Heath
CB: Troy Pride

Semi-Bold Prediction
-ESB leaves and Kevin Austin impresses, showing that he could be the true #1 that we haven't had since Floyd
-Josh Adams goes to the NFL. Tony Jones is our 2018 starter.
-I'm kinda confused with the o-line. I have no idea who plays at the guard spots.
-Myron is our starter at DT, but the interior d-line will be a strength and a lot of guys will be playing there.
-FS and SS gets a face lift. Two new starters and they will be big upgrades. Both Allen and Griffith get playing time as well.

Yeah, I'd be surprised if Bars doesn't start next year.

 

[arrowryan]

Yeah, I'd be surprised if Bars doesn't start next year.

I had no idea he could come back, so that is good news.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I think Michael Young has shown enough that he should at least be in contention the slot starter. And Claypool shouldn't be jumped that easy. He provided some big time grabs for us this year (and yes, he needs to keep working on his hands).

 

[wizards8507]

Just saw that Joe Moore Award picture. That trophy is LIT.

 

[NDRock]

Yeah, the season ended less than 24 hours ago, but its never too early to predict the 2018 starters!

QB: Ian Book
RB: Tony Jones
WR: Kevin Austin
WR: Chase Claypool
TE: Brock Wright
TE: Cole Kmet
LT: Liam Eichenberg
LG: Tommy Kraemer
C: Sam Mustipher
RG: Josh Lugg
RT: Robert Hainsey

DE: Daelin Hayes
DT: MTA
NT: Jerry Tillery
DE: Khalid Kareem
MLB: Tevon Coney
BUCK: Jamir Jones
ROVER: Drue Tranquill
CB: Julian Love
FS: Alohi Gillman
SS: Jordan Genmark-Heath
CB: Troy Pride

Semi-Bold Prediction
-ESB leaves and Kevin Austin impresses, showing that he could be the true #1 that we haven't had since Floyd
-Josh Adams goes to the NFL. Tony Jones is our 2018 starter.
-I'm kinda confused with the o-line. I have no idea who plays at the guard spots.
-Myron is our starter at DT, but the interior d-line will be a strength and a lot of guys will be playing there.
-FS and SS gets a face lift. Two new starters and they will be big upgrades. Both Allen and Griffith get playing time as well.

Defense should be very good. Offense, not so much. Don’t see much elite talent there, as it stands right now. Hopefully some guys step up.

 

[RDU Irish]

Defense should be very good. Offense, not so much. Don’t see much elite talent there, as it stands right now. Hopefully some guys step up.

Dex is 4 star talent, McIntosh and Jones can get the job done. Boykin and Claypool are clear 4 star talents. Michael Young looks to be a nice sleeper pick. Austin is a top 100 recruit, how can we possibly be "concerned" about WR? TE is stacked, who in the country is in better shape there? OL has plenty of 4 star beef to be a well above average unit. Book can hold the fort until Phil is ready.

Would definitely feel better about it if Adams, ESB and Stepherson were in the fold but the prospects of balanced attack with a stout D to back them up has me excited to see some kids step up. If I had to choose b/w Adams or ESB returning, I would have to pick Adams based on what else we have in the hopper.

 

[Axl Rose]

I see next year as

QB-Book
RB-Williams
WR-St. Brown
WR-Stepherson
WR-Claypool
TE-Mack
LT-Eichenberg
LG-Kraemer
OC-Mustipher
RG-Bars
RT-Hainsey

DE-Hayes
DT-Tagovailoa-Amosa
DT-Tillery
DE-Hayes
LB-Tranquill
LB-Coney
R-Bilal
CB-Love
SS-Genmark-Heath
FS-Robertson
CB-Watkins