Marcus Freeman Revisited

[Irishdrunk]

Driskell thinks we need to dumb down the offense more. What will it be called? Instead of throw to Michael Mayer, even if in double coverage, it will now be called, throw to 87.

He might be right. I think Rees has like Coach's Block.... he doesn't want to risk an INT at all costs. So airing it out is just not in his nature. Shows no trust in his personnel. Why Tobias hasn't gotten many 50/50 balls, I just don't know.

 

[Ray “The Mule” Finkle]

Tobias should get 3-5 catchable deep balls his way per game. No doubt.

 

[NDdomer2]

We don't even throw 3-5 catchable deep balls a game lol

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Are you really an ND fan if you don't hold these two opinions?

1) The backup QB is your favorite player
2) the true freshman WR is our savior but the darn coaches holding him back

 

[NDRock]

A few things I’ve enjoyed so far about Freeman’s first year.

1. Showing up for big games. Notre Dame will only reach the next level when they win the big games on the schedule. This year it’s Ohio State, Clemson, USC. Through 1 1/2 games I like what I’ve seen. Too many times under Kelly we got blown out. We’re not a great team this year but we’ve come out firing for these games.

2. Physicality. I love the fact that Freeman acknowledged we need to be an OL and DL dominant program. Give me this offense with very good to great QB play and we can beat anyone.

3. Special Teams. Notre Dame handcuffs itself enough that we need to win on the margins as a program. Drove me (and most of you) nuts that we basically surrendered trying to make plays on special teams. We have to be a program that gets positive plays out of special teams. Mason is a gangsta.

A long way to go but so far I’m still bullish on the guy.

 

[NorthDakota]

A few things I’ve enjoyed so far about Freeman’s first year.

1. Showing up for big games. Notre Dame will only reach the next level when they win the big games on the schedule. This year it’s Ohio State, Clemson, USC. Through 1 1/2 games I like what I’ve seen. Too many times under Kelly we got blown out. We’re not a great team this year but we’ve come out firing for these games.

2. Physicality. I love the fact that Freeman acknowledged we need to be an OL and DL dominant program. Give me this offense with very good to great QB play and we can beat anyone.

3. Special Teams. Notre Dame handcuffs itself enough that we need to win on the margins as a program. Drove me (and most of you) nuts that we basically surrendered trying to make plays on special teams. We have to be a program that gets positive plays out of special teams. Mason is a gangsta.

A long way to go but so far I’m still bullish on the guy.

Same LET'S GO

 

[indianamouse]

Freeman showing emotion tonight, y’all happy?

 

[FOTY977]

Freeman showing emotion tonight, y’all happy?

Yes. Deeply.

 

[FOTY977]

Perhaps it’s time to revisit deez nuts?

 

[dang227]

Good for Freeman. Hopefully, this gives everyone the trust in him we can get to where we all want to be


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[NorthDakota]

ND is back

 

[MacIrish75]

Lifetime contract. Do it.

 

[T-Boone]

We bullied Clemson.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Congrats, Coach. How long did it take for Kelly to beat a top 5 team?

 

[dang227]

Incredible and awesome. Great job men!


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[FOTY977]

ND is back

Wake up the MF echoes

 

[IrishLax]

This is what everyone was hoping for with Freeman… competing/winning more often in big games.

Yeah it sucks that he didn’t have the team straight for Marshall and Stanford which should’ve been walkover wins. Oh well, lesson learned in year 1. But he has gotten the team “up” for every ranked game they have played since he’s been HC.

Blowing out a top 5 team with a QB going 9/17 for less than a hundred yards is just crazy.

 

[FOTY977]

This is what everyone was hoping for with Freeman… competing/winning more often in big games.

Yeah it sucks that he didn’t have the team straight for Marshall and Stanford which should’ve been walkover wins. Oh well, lesson learned in year 1. But he has gotten the team “up” for every ranked game they have played since he’s been HC.

Blowing out a top 5 team with a QB going 9/17 for less than a hundred yards is just crazy.

From a fan perspective, winning a big game in a great season is ecstasy. Winning a big game in a rough season is still awesome. Just knowing you’re not ever going to win the big game is Stockholm syndrome.

 

[MacIrish75]

Jack Swarbrick lit a candle at the grotto in December.

Tonight he lights a cigar.

 

[ulukinatme]

Seems familiar...

 

[ulukinatme]

 

[irishff1014]

 

[ulukinatme]

[EDIT] Damn it, @irishff1014, ya beat me

 

[Irish#1]

Freeman still needs to go.

 

[greyhammer90]

Freeman still needs to go.

Freeman goes for a high five and a pasty white dude closes the hand and pulls him close.

"Excuse me Coach Freeman while I have you here, we at Irishenvy.com have some concerns about the organization of our QB recruiting..."

 

[notredomer23]

Proof of concept game for me. No doubt a lot of negative recruiting has taken place if Marcus could actually coach. But how could you not wanna play for the guy now? I’ll take the Marshall and Stanford losses as lessons for the future success to come. Own November.

 

[IrishBoognish]

CMF:

"I know this is a spiritual school, but you can't just pray at it"


I lost my mind and almost teared up.


GO IRISH.

 

[arahop]

Gets up everyday and works his butt off. He's going to figure this out. Going to be bumps as we've seen but this was an ass kicking on highly ranked team not seen since the Holtz era.

 

[irishff1014]

[EDIT] Damn it, @irishff1014, ya beat me

It can’t be shared enough!!

 

[yankeehater]

I have to give the Coach credit. He definitely had the team ready to play tonight! All facets were prepared and played inspired football. Love it.