Navy Postgame

[IrishLax]

1. This was clearly a talented Navy offense, but with them turning the ball over like crazy it’s hard to know if they can play big boy football. A lot of those turnovers had nothing to do with the defense.

2. A healthy Jordan Faison will be a weapon. He separates better than the other WRs and has YAC potential.

3. Really impressed how Riley Leonard bounced back from bad plays and mistakes by others. He’s a playmaker for sure, just has to continue improving with his finesse.

4. Love is special, but Young might be “that guy” once Love gets drafted. Tough runner with explosive first step and good balance.

 

[INLaw]

1. This was clearly a talented Navy offense, but with them turning the ball over like crazy it’s hard to know if they can play big boy football. A lot of those turnovers had nothing to do with the defense.

2. A healthy Jordan Faison will be a weapon. He separates better than the other WRs and has YAC potential.

3. Really impressed how Riley Leonard bounced back from bad plays and mistakes by others. He’s a playmaker for sure, just has to continue improving with his finesse.

4. Love is special, but Young might be “that guy” once Love gets drafted. Tough runner with explosive first step and good balance.

Shame we don’t get a second year of Leonard.

 

[IrishinSyria]

This team is full of ATHLETES in a way that even the best ND teams haven’t been in the past.

 

[IrishBoognish]

They have a boring alma mater


that's my takeaway

 

[MacIrish75]

We’re not only in “Just win” mode, we’re also in “Win, but with style” mode. Today satisfies both of those.

Both of Navy’s scores were aided by VERY questionable penalties. I felt the defense played well.

Obviously Navy’s pass defense wasn’t highly lauded coming into the game, but RL played a tremendous game today.

Great win.

 

[Huntr]

Navy's best opponent was Memphis. Knew they wouldn't hang with ND today.

RL was really good, the rush game was what we expected, and the D did what we knew they would do.

Take a week off, then smear FSU. Go Irish

 

[GowerND11]

50 burger is always good.

Navy didn’t turn the ball over all season (ok they had 2, but that’s my point). Many will point to Navy being sloppy, and I’d agree. But I will also say, that sometimes that’s what happens when you play a quality opponent. You get tense, you make mental mistakes, you do dumb shit when you have to try to play perfect.

Navy gashed us on a couple runs. But honestly, you’re going to have that against this kind of offense. It was the ability to buckle down when it mattered that counts most.

OL is getting better each week.

RB depth is unreal.

Love a healthy Faison.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Leonard -

13/21 Passing (should have been 14/21 Eli SMH)
178 Yards
2 TDs / 0 INTs

QB rating - 120.7

Keep playing like this, and on the heels of the D... this could be a special year for the Irish

 

[NDFAN2008]

Mad props to Freeman he had the boys ready anyone questioning if he’s the right guy go fly a kyte

 

[IrishLax]

Freeman is the best “big game” coach at Notre Dame since Holtz and it’s not really close.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Freeman is the best “big game” coach at Notre Dame since Holtz and it’s not really close.

Let’s hope that continues if ND is in the playoffs

 

[rtrn2glory]

Will never apologize for a dominate win over a ranked opponent.

Thank you Navy for waiting to play us for your worst performance of the year

 

[Dizzyphil]

Mad props to Freeman he had the boys ready anyone questioning if he’s the right guy go fly a kyte

MFMF is a 'Player's Coach'.... these kids are playing for him.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Will never apologize for a dominate win over a ranked opponent.

Thank you Navy for waiting to play us for your worst performance of the year

Even if Navy plays to 'Par'... I believe the Irish still win by 21 MINIMUM.... the D is just on all cylinders even with the injuries.

 

[Giddyup]

Leonard is improving his reads and confidence in the offense. Good to see us be a dual threat O even if it is a service academy

 

[Jeffwantpoppers]

I gotta think the speed of our defense caused a few of those turnovers.

 

[IrishSpartan]

That offensive system for Navy is nuts. Just watching those mass motions was confusing.

Besides that end this series:

There is no benefit to the program, we have paid back our debt a hundred fold. The way navy plays is just asking to get hurt and we have to change everything around just to face them. Not worth it, traditionalists can say what they want but this is a pointless series.

 

[irishjim]

smashing an undefeated team in the last week of October is always sweet.

 

[irishff1014]

I didn’t get to watch the game but was keeping up with the score on my phone during travel ball and this game went exactly how I would want this game to go. Win by 4+ score and hope no big injuries. I will watch it later.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Riley continues to improve
Love is great
Defense is phenomenal

Haven’t seen that many balls fumbled since whatever I was watching on Pornhub last night.

Not sure how much more I can drink.

 

[greyhammer90]

Freeman is the best “big game” coach at Notre Dame since Holtz and it’s not really close.

Do the losses against OSU count as wins against the spread in this record?

 

[Irish2155]

We could have won by a 100 and IU will still jump us

 

[Riddickulous]

Really loving this trend under Freeman of absolute massacres against inferior opponents (NIU notwithstanding).

 

[Dizzyphil]

We could have won by a 100 and IU will still jump us

Maybe so... but LSU/A&M is going to boost the Irish up.... be patient Grasshopper!! LOL

 

[GrangerIrish24]

It’s sad to think how good this team could have been with all of the players lost for the season.

 

[irishff1014]

Freeman is the best “big game” coach at Notre Dame since Holtz and it’s not really close.

Hopefully the other games get fixed.

 

[Irish2155]

It’s sad to think how good this team could have been with all of the players lost for the season.

Like soggy nachos. Not bad, but not great

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Defensive MVP was Navy’s offense…LOL. Seriously though, even if the fumbles weren’t forced how many times has it bounced the other way back into the hands of the offense in previous games?

When game was still competitive it looked like Horvath was targeting Christian Gray & having success.

Hopefully, Mukam isn’t seriously injured. Hated seeing another defender limp off the field. Looked like Rubio was limping out of the pile but he remained in the game.

When I see RL scramble & then break contain on a 3rd & long, I‘m glad ND doesn’t have to defend that. Those are the type of QBs that used to drive ND defenses crazy pre-Golden. Nice to have that advantage on the Irish side for once.

Kedren young runs like he doesnt require an OL blocking for him.

Angeli still lacks pocket awareness when it comes to pass rush.

 

[calvegas04]

Like soggy nachos. Not bad, but not great

Nothing a air fryer can't fix

 

[T-Boone]

It’s sad to think how good this team could have been with all of the players lost for the season.

Yep. Even if we just had Traore and Jagusah we’d be set.