ND to the Music City Bowl

[GoldenDomer]

Could be from the chicken!!!!

Only thing about practicing at Father Ryan is the field is artificial turf and LP is grass and only two days removed from Titans and Indy. Compile that with the weather we have had here, the field will play slow....could be to the Irish's advantage - maybe.

Go Irish!
Diz

Huh??? I think that plays 100% into LSU's game plan.

They are going to run the ball 50 times and impose their will.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Huh??? I think that plays 100% into LSU's game plan.

They are going to run the ball 50 times and impose their will.

My Dad is an LSU fan....watched almost every game with him. LSU is based on speed, especially Fournette, Jennings and Magee being quick/fast. Without footing, they are not as fast...hence the reason I posted what I did - just the way I see it.

Plus, I know how bad LP can get during this time of year..

Go Irish!
Diz

 

[IrishLax]

My Dad is an LSU fan....watched almost every game with him. LSU is based on speed, especially Fournette, Jennings and Magee being quick/fast. Without footing, they are not as fast...hence the reason I posted what I did - just the way I see it.

Plus, I know how bad LP can get during this time of year..

Go Irish!
Diz

The field was just chewed up by an NFL game on Sunday too, right?

 

[Dizzyphil]

The field was just chewed up by an NFL game on Sunday too, right?

Yep...didn't go to that one because of the weather and $hitty Titans year. Watched it on TV and many times did the backs come out of the backfield hitting a knee or trying to get good footing....started a little later in the game as the field started to deteriorate.

LSU loves the I-formation and jams it up the middle and runs the sweep a lot too. Primarily up the middle so, if the Irish can close the middle, could give the Irish a good chance.

Diz

 

[GoldenDomer]

My Dad is an LSU fan....watched almost every game with him. LSU is based on speed, especially Fournette, Jennings and Magee being quick/fast. Without footing, they are not as fast...hence the reason I posted what I did - just the way I see it.

Plus, I know how bad LP can get during this time of year..

Go Irish!
Diz

I have only watched 1 or 2 LSU games this year, but aren't they typically a team that runs a lot of Power and Zone?

A bigger O-line usually has an advantage on a bad track and can get a better push up front.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

The field will affect us, but not them. Haven't you guys watched Notre Dame football this season?

 

[Dizzyphil]

I have only watched 1 or 2 LSU games this year, but aren't they typically a team that runs a lot of Power and Zone?

A bigger O-line usually has an advantage on a bad track and can get a better push up front.

LSU has monsters for guards....can't remember their names but, they are book-ends at 6'6" and 350ish..... My Dad is always saying, 'Look at those giants'....

They do run the Power I a lot. But, I still see BVG adjusting enough to get the run limited. He knows this system front and backwards. And one thing I do know from watching LSU the past years with Miles.....he hates when his running game is mediocre and will start trying trick plays....

either way, Irish do not have a running game either so I don't see the field hurting them as much as a running team as LSU. Like I said earlier, just my thoughts..

Will still be at the field rooting the Irish on!

Diz

 

[Huntr]

Totally shocked Malik gets the start. That's what I was hoping for, but I know it doesn't guarantee anything. With Malik starting, I don't just automatically assume the QB position will turn the ball over a minimum of 3 times during the game. And the zone read might actually be, you know, a useful play.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Be interesting to see how Zaire fares. It definitely won't be a passive SCum defense that is running a base alignment b/c they're ahead by four TDs. Good luck Malik....you're getting your chance. What better team to prove yourself against than the #1 D in the SEC.

 

[ARALOU]

LSU #1 D in SEC? I would have thought Bama or Ole Miss. Or maybe even Arkansas. Didnt know that.

 

[Bubbles]

I'll be happy if ND comes out fired up, playing loose and fast. If we win, great, if not, I'll be happy that the team showed up with some fire in their bellies. That said, my ideal scenario is probably something along the lines of the OU/Clemson game today; one team played like they wanted to be there, and the other didn't. I hope ND wants to be there.

 

[Dizzyphil]

LSU #1 D in SEC? I would have thought Bama or Ole Miss. Or maybe even Arkansas. Didnt know that.

It is LSU....Florida had one game cancelled put them in second.

Diz

 

[ARALOU]

I believe it. I just would not have thought it would be LSU. Can't be by #1 by much.

 

[Dizzyphil]

I believe it. I just would not have thought it would be LSU. Can't be by #1 by much.

You wouldn't think the way Auburn played them. It was almost 600 total yards against them.

Diz

 

[ARALOU]

Didnt Wisconsin move the ball pretty good on them for a minute or two? Meh, I don't care, they are always pretty good on D.

 

[Norcal Irish]

Let's drop the bullsh^t....Does anyone of us think we win this game?

 

[Luckylucci]

In terms of PPG allowed the best in the nation was Ole Miss. If you're going off of yds allowed per game it'd be LSU.

 

[NCND]

Let's drop the bullsh^t....Does anyone of us think we win this game?

No, but I think it will be close.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Let's drop the bullsh^t....Does anyone of us think we win this game?

If we get back these guys for sure Tomorrow, I feel much better about the game.


Eilar Hardy
Sheldon Day
Jay Hayes
Cody Riggs
Max Redfield

If anything, it will add a little more depth to the D which they will need. LSU is deep for sure.

As to your question... it could happen. Watching the OU/Clemson game, anything can happen. The Irish have the tools and weapons. Play a clean game and stick to assignments and there could be a victory for the Irish.

Diz

 

[Norcal Irish]

Would love a win verses the SEC.

 

[Irish YJ]

Let's drop the bullsh^t....Does anyone of us think we win this game?

Likely, no.... possible, yes.
If our D looks like our first half of the season D,,,, we stand a punchers chance.
We need to run run run, and we need to defend their run. If we come out throwing, we are playing to their strength. If they can run at will, we are doomed. If they somehow are successful passing, we are really screwed.

Rank ND LSU
Total O 48 89
Passing Yrds 16 116
Rush Yrds 84 29
PPG 39 73

Total D 69 8
Passing Yrds 87 4
Rush Yrds 64 38
PPG 85 3

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Let's drop the bullsh^t....Does anyone of us think we win this game?

Nope. I'll be shocked if it's not a double digit loss. I doubt there would be very many bowl eligible teams that ND would be favored to beat at this point in the season.

 

[BGIF]

Injury Report

Injury Report

ND started the season with more players out than LSU lost during the season.


LSU
Date Pos Player Injury Status
12/20/14 C Elliott Porter Ankle is downgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs. Notre Dame
11/14/14 RB Kenny Hilliard Shoulder out for season
09/30/14 DB Dwayne Thomas Knee out for season
09/27/14 S Corey Thompson Knee out indefinitely
09/10/14 DL Travonte Valentine Eligibility out indefinitely
09/05/14 Backup QB Jared Foster Foot out for season

Notre Dame
Date Pos Player Injury Status
12/20/14 OL Christian Lombard Back expected to miss Tuesday vs. LSU
12/20/14 S Eilar Hardy Academics is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. LSU
12/20/14 DL Sheldon Day Hip is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. LSU
12/20/14 DL Jay Hayes Ankle is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. LSU
12/19/14 DB Cody Riggs Foot probable Tuesday vs. LSU
12/19/14 S Max Redfield Ribs is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. LSU
12/11/14 S Austin Collinsworth Shoulder doubtful Tuesday vs. LSU
11/27/14 S Drue Tranquill Knee out for season
11/27/14 DL Jarron Jones Foot out for season
11/03/14 LB Joe Schmidt Ankle out for season
10/26/14 TE Mike Heuerman Hernia out indefinitely
10/10/14 DB KeiVarae Russell Academics out for season
09/15/14 DB Nicky Baratti Shoulder out for season
09/07/14 LB Jarrett Grace Leg out indefinitely
08/19/14 LB Ishaq Williams Academics out for season
08/16/14 WR DaVaris Daniels Academics out for season
08/16/14 LB Kendall Moore Academics out for season

 

[Irish#1]

Having been a former SEC player who's played against LSU before, Riggs return should help, especially from what he sees on the field.

 

[BobD]

Game day! Go Irish Go!!

 

[Cackalacky]

So who is taking Lombards spot today? McGlitchey?

 

[oddz313]

Zaire and Gholson

Zaire and Gholson

Zaire and Gholson are both playing? Oh so its going to look like a combo of Carlyle Holiday and Jarious Jackson at QB today.

 

[irishff1014]

Zaire and Gholson are both playing? Oh so its going to look like a combo of Carlyle Holiday and Jarious Jackson at QB today.

Golson

 

[T Town Tommy]

Good luck today Irish Nation. Beat them corn dog swamp kitties for T Town.

 

[tko]

Geaux Irish. Sadly i see LSU 37-10 and Kelly jumping ship. I sold all of my Brian Kelly stock on the open this morning.