Miami Postgame

[Irish8248]

Would be interesting to see how we would counter that in a rematch because Craig was definitely getting worked at times last night. Not really a shot at him, just a tough assignment and he had a few major whiffs.

Easiest way would be a Wham block by a TE while the C climbs. Maybe we move to our more 12 personnel on more plays than the 11 we seemed to prefer. The payoff is disguising our tendency because we have another TE who can be a pass asset but the downfall is we'd lose the spacing and Miami would have a heavier box.

To stay in 11 we'd have to do the wham block most likely. Just have our TE jet motion and crack the 0t. You'd have to practice the timing of this though.

 

[BeatSC]

What’s the difference in these two plays?





This is pretty good coverage by both. But I can’t help but see one player gives 110% effort to finish through the play and one doesn’t

Shuler has gone from a high draft pick to 6th round this year. Always seems to just miss the tackle, the Int or PBU. Talich even looked better when he got his shots last year.

 

[BeatSC]

Funny but also potentially serious. Good luck and maybe lay off the bourbon for a while.

Switch to the hot totties. If that don’t work try the hot titties.

 

[ulukinatme]

I've had an erection for 24 hours, should I consult a doctor?

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Oh no, you engaged so that's even worse lol. I'm afraid your algorithm is cooked for the next 4 days at least.

lol! Yup…I stared into the light. Good lesson though. I’ve had too much down time being off work recovering from rotator cuff + bicep surgery. I rarely have this much time for X and this board. need to stick with books and WW2 docs

 

[Dale]

This is an elite pick play by Barkate. Gonna get the first down regardless but this is only a massive chunk because Barkate is clearly main goal to provide this pick, but credit to him it’s done in a way that will never get called

 

[Dale]

These Miami fans smoke some absurd crack

 

[ulukinatme]

These Miami fans smoke some absurd crack

I spent all afternoon sending Gene's explanation of the incomplete pass to Miami fans, media guys, and the like, including a lot of trash talk. It's glorious to see their excuses, talked so much trash after last year and many of them thought they'd crush us this year. Hell, they pretty much scored all of their TDs after they poked Moore in the eye, they had all of 3 points before that.

 

[T-Boone]

Miami can consider themselves lucky Talich didn't blind pick that behind his back then flick it to Schuler on the burst for a TD return.

 

[BeatSC]

lol! Yup…I stared into the light. Good lesson though. I’ve had too much down time being off work recovering from rotator cuff + bicep surgery. I rarely have this much time for C and this board. need to stick with books and WW2 docs

Keep that sling on. Sadly that is a slow recovery. Had it done on both shoulders. Pain should be gone at least.

 

[ulukinatme]

I literally came to this realization with 5 minutes or so left in the game seeing that we had 31 and Miami was a TD away from a tie. Pointed that out to the family and I got smacked I'm glad it didn't come down to that again.

 

[echowaker2.0]

It was reiterated numerous times during the broadcast that both teams consider themselves offensive/defensive line driven teams.

In 2025, Notre Dame lost the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball against Miami, and hence lost the game. Last night, it was a reversal of roles. The Notre Dame defensive front was quick, aggressive, penetrating and disruptive. Mensah had to reset his feet multiple times, and with his lack of arm strength, it resulted in his worst performance of the year. On the other side, the stellar play by Will Black and Guerby Lambert erased the edge pressure of the Miami defense, and CJ Carr was able to get locked in after a spotty first quarter. After that opening stanza, Carr was decisive, accurate and in complete control. The run game wasn't great between the tackles (Craig and Absher were worked by Moten and Scott most of the night), but it was effective when it was needed.

The lucky bounce for Miami on the Elija Lofton fumble that resulted in Leonard Moore getting banged up swung the game. That was the break point between Miami making a comeback versus being run out of the building. The defense played too soft in coverage in some instances for my taste, since the pass rush was so effective it was going to limit the Hurricanes' ability to throw deep anyway. No matter, the defense made the stops when they needed to, and Marcus Freeman got his signature win.

Special teams had a poor night on kicks, but thankfully, it didn't cost ND the win.

Big props to the entire defensive line, Jayden Sanders, Luke Talich, Christian Gray, Black, Lambert, Carr, Nolan James, Micah Gilbert and Mylan Graham making an impact for the first time this year. Excellent toe tapping by Jordan Faison on the first touchdown of the night.

Very good night's overall for Mike Denbrock and Chris (tr)Ash. Much more assertive tone and style compared to the opener in Miami a year ago.

The team needs some rest and recovery after a very physical game last night and an always tough game with Navy that threatens the legs of the line and linebackers. Need to put the wood to BC early and often to open things up for the reserves in the second half.

One final note - Cristobal is a complete bitch. To openly cry and moan at the presser about the non-catch by Lofton is a disgraceful showing by a supposed leader of men. That's the sort of thing that permeates to a team, and that's not a good thing. Loser move by a loser coach.

GO IRISH!!!!!

Kickoffs going out of bounds are inexcusable.

 

[NDVirginia19]

I was unfortunately out to sea for the game but pulled in Yesterday around noon. Told myself I was going to keep my head ducked and wait til I got home to watch the game and not be surprised. I caved and saw the score before watching. Probably for the best because I would have probably had a heart attack in the third quarter. What a fucking game, still thrilling to watch after knowing the score

 

[CoachB]

I saw a stat of Miami with Moore and Sanders in and without. I can't find it. If someone has access to it, can you post. I want to use it for Miami fans whining about injuries.

 

[Irish#1]

I spent all afternoon sending Gene's explanation of the incomplete pass to Miami fans, media guys, and the like, including a lot of trash talk. It's glorious to see their excuses, talked so much trash after last year and many of them thought they'd crush us this year. Hell, they pretty much scored all of their TDs after they poked Moore in the eye, they had all of 3 points before that.

My x feed was nothing but whiners. They’ll be whining until next year.

 

[IrishLax]

I saw a stat of Miami with Moore and Sanders in and without. I can't find it. If someone has access to it, can you post. I want to use it for Miami fans whining about injuries.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I have to admit, this was the first time all year I legitimately got nervous. Even BYU, I thought they were going to win at the end. The constant injuries and Miami's third quarter surge had me worried.

I also hate throwing four yard passes on 3rd and 7. Maybe that's just me. I have not been one to piss and moan about the coordinators, but throw the ball to the sticks, man.

 

[Huntr]

I also hate throwing four yard passes on 3rd and 7. Maybe that's just me. I have not been one to piss and moan about the coordinators, but throw the ball to the sticks, man.

Oh, that was well-discussed in the game thread.

 

[greyhammer90]

Kickoffs going out of bounds are inexcusable.

The biggest issue I had with the whole game. Everything else that went poorly you can chalk up to injuries or Miami just making a play, but kickoffs going out of bounds when you have a kickoff specialist on the roster is just crazy.

On the subject of ST: I was thinking about it and was really surprised to realize that I don't think we've run a fake punt/kick all year. I was expecting something out of Biagi for this game. I know we announced a whole mess of jersey swaps several times just before punting so maybe the players had the option but didn't get the look from Miami that they needed to pull the trigger.

 

[WineGate]

The biggest issue I had with the whole game. Everything else that went poorly you can chalk up to injuries or Miami just making a play, but kickoffs going out of bounds when you have a kickoff specialist on the roster is just crazy.

On the subject of ST: I was thinking about it and was really surprised to realize that I don't think we've run a fake punt/kick all year. I was expecting something out of Biagi for this game. I know we announced a whole mess of jersey swaps several times just before punting so maybe the players had the option but didn't get the look from Miami that they needed to pull the trigger.

We ran one fake punt at the end of the first quarter against Michigan State that would have worked if Robinson had better vision

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

Oh, that was well-discussed in the game thread.

I think I whined about 3 different times... It is an issue with this offense.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

I have to admit, this was the first time all year I legitimately got nervous. Even BYU, I thought they were going to win at the end. The constant injuries and Miami's third quarter surge had me worried.

I also hate throwing four yard passes on 3rd and 7. Maybe that's just me. I have not been one to piss and moan about the coordinators, but throw the ball to the sticks, man.

Would love to know the overall (all collegiate teams) and seasonal (ND only) success rate for that particular call. That is something I've hated since forever, regardless of coordinator or team. There must be something to it, though, because I feel like it happens a lot.

For example, when you review those plays, often the ball didn't get thrown in a way that leads the receiver away from the defender for a chance to get the necessary YAC. So play call could've been okay, but execution was bad. But to my above question, if the success rate is generally poor, why even bother?

 

[Lord Jim]

Easiest way would be a Wham block by a TE while the C climbs. Maybe we move to our more 12 personnel on more plays than the 11 we seemed to prefer. The payoff is disguising our tendency because we have another TE who can be a pass asset but the downfall is we'd lose the spacing and Miami would have a heavier box.

To stay in 11 we'd have to do the wham block most likely. Just have our TE jet motion and crack the 0t. You'd have to practice the timing of this though.

No. Just pass more. Their pass defense is terrible, why run into their strength?

 

[Bane]

This is an elite pick play by Barkate. Gonna get the first down regardless but this is only a massive chunk because Barkate is clearly main goal to provide this pick, but credit to him it’s done in a way that will never get called

I was super impressed with that kid. Just a baller. A Harvard and Duke guy, iirc. Seems like a missed portal opportunity for us.

 

[Bane]

The biggest issue I had with the whole game. Everything else that went poorly you can chalk up to injuries or Miami just making a play, but kickoffs going out of bounds when you have a kickoff specialist on the roster is just crazy.

On the subject of ST: I was thinking about it and was really surprised to realize that I don't think we've run a fake punt/kick all year. I was expecting something out of Biagi for this game. I know we announced a whole mess of jersey swaps several times just before punting so maybe the players had the option but didn't get the look from Miami that they needed to pull the trigger.

I got that feeling a few times. I kept waiting for the fake, but it never materialized. Maybe for the best to keep the powder dry until the playoffs.

 

[IRISHbluehen]

I was super impressed with that kid. Just a baller. A Harvard and Duke guy, iirc. Seems like a missed portal opportunity for us.

They tried to get him to enter the portal with a considerable offer before Miami's shenigans with Mensah

 

[Free Manera]

I literally came to this realization with 5 minutes or so left in the game seeing that we had 31 and Miami was a TD away from a tie. Pointed that out to the family and I got smacked I'm glad it didn't come down to that again.

Yeah they had to go for two there. I was preparing everyone around me for it lol. 1. Miami could not run the ball and the pressure was getting home more and more, 2. Moore and Sanders were back, and 3. they weren't going to stop Carr and ND's receivers.

Plus, the atmosphere was off the rails already, and it was only going to get tougher in OT.

But I think even if they got it, Carr dices them in the 2 minute and ND wins anyway.

 

[NorthDakota]

I was super impressed with that kid. Just a baller. A Harvard and Duke guy, iirc. Seems like a missed portal opportunity for us.

A shame he's throwing away those educations by attending Miami.

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Banned on CanesInsight for asking if they saw that incomplete pass. 🤷

 

[PutuporShutup]

Great win! What's crazy is before the game myself and probably anyone would take a win anyway anyhow. I'm definitely NOT disappointed with the win obviously, but there is a part of me like "Damn, we were 1 crazy play away from dominating the game and really making a statement".

That play, it was 2nd and 10 maybe in miami territory, short pass to Lofton, for maybe 4 yds but talich causes fumble, bounces straight to fletcher, and he attempts to stiff arm moore and instead punches him through his helmet causing him to sit out 2 series (2 Miami TDs). Sanders was out Miami's 3rd TD. If that craziness doesn't happen, ND whips Miami, they were dominating until that point.

The Good
-Carr was awesome after the first series
-Tackles were awesome
-RBs ran, caught, and blocked well. RBs were one pull pants down tackle from having a great game, or one clothes line tackle as well
-Guards were solid
-Wrs were pretty darn good, despite a few drops (did greathouse get hurt?)
-Dline was really good, big shout out to mukam, young, traore
-LBs were good, and were allowed to attack
-Talich was amazing
-Moore/Sanders were good
-I thought gray played solid, he had a shot to make 3 plays and just didn't make them, he makes one of them, especially the obvious one and it's a really good game
-Coaching, really good game plan and prep on O and D, it wasn't a blow out due to fluke injuries
-by rule, it was NOT a catch, pretty obvious

The bad
-Craig - He was put in a tough spot but you just can't have those whiffs
-Kick offs - So dumb to short kick it hoping to gain a few yards but instead kick it out of bounds
-Zackery - He just can't play, a frosh needs to be ready for the playoffs, we've wasted snaps all year on him when Pouncey/adams need them
-Shuler - He's not good. The TD to lofton, great throw and catch, but you need to be physical and be swiping at the ball. He was really soft. There was a big 4th down conversion on him as well where he kinda got picked and fell down. He got picked because he was too far off and way too slow to cover lofton. They probably convert it either way (good play call), but it should have been a short first down gain not a long one, he can't fall down. The big 3rd down screen to barkate when ND was up 14 and miami was backed up, shuler is right there and probably gets held, but puts no effort into going for barkate. I thought he has been playing bad and he was bad this game.
-Sneed - I think he had his worst game in awhile because he was so amped to play aggressive that he was just heads down and not playing controlled at all, he missed a few big tackles/sacks by putting his head down
-Shanked Punt at the worst time
-officiating. Shocking Miami is one of the most penalized teams and ND one of the least, but Miami had their least amount of penalties this year, and ND had their most. shocking. They let so many holds go on Miami, miami should have been backed up all night, our DL was whipping them.