Nov 16 | Virginia

[Jimmy3Putt]

You ever see Jordan Johnson?

0 career catches for 0 yards and 0 TDs

Was 3rd string at UCF & processed.

He was a receiver.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

He seems like a good guy, but he was the least dynamic 5 star back I’ve ever seen.

Tyree was not a five star, but I get what you are saying.

 

[ND7983]

He was a receiver.

Tyree is now too.
And Tyree was not a 5 Star.
He wasn’t even top 100 composite. (138)

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

UVA had a bye week after being rolled by Clemson and UNC. They beat Pitt in Pittsburgh.

This is yet another game where a focused ND should do what they do and be able to take care of business. Yes, we must always remember the Marshall and NIU Alamos, and it is clear that Marcus Freeman is in their collective ears about that. Nobody quit your day jobs.

 

[BeatSC]

Once he got into the open field he wa fast but he didn’t have the quick twitch you would expect for an undersized guy who’s classified as your fastest player. He was never very football fast but was jerked around between backup QB option, DB, Slot receiver and RB. Seemed like a team player but wasn’t very elusive. Became a pretty good WR. I would say Faison is better but he’s dropped too many balls so far. Tyree reminds me of Avery Davis. In fact I think I have confused them! They are about the same.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

UVA had a bye week after being rolled by Clemson and UNC. They beat Pitt in Pittsburgh.

This is yet another game where a focused ND should do what they do and be able to take care of business. Yes, we must always remember the Marshall and NIU Alamos, and it is clear that Marcus Freeman is in their collective ears about that. Nobody quit your day jobs.

I think Virginia beating Pitt last week actually makes me feel much better about this not being a classic letdown spot for our boys this weekend.

1st: Freeman gets an easy motivating factor to show the boys Virginia just went on the road and beat a ranked opponent.

2nd: UVA beating Pitt took a lot of pressure off them as far as making a bowl and now they just need to win one of thier two remaining games, home to SMU and on the road vs VA Tech, which are both much one winnable then against ND in South Bend.

That may not sound all that important, but you need to remember thier program hasn't made a bowl game this decade, so 6 wins is a big deal for them.

 

[slick7410]

Tyree is now too.
And Tyree was not a 5 Star.
He wasn’t even top 100 composite. (138)

Composite he was 70th (24/7 was lowest at 138) - but yes, was still not a 5*. Devyn Ford was 79th - so was Jeremiyah Love.

3 top 80 overall backs on the roster last year +Estime, Price, Payne all 4* - no wonder Daniel Anderson didn't move the needle.

 

[ND7983]

UVA beat Pitt last week because Pitt’s QB was out.
The two games prior to that, going against starting QB’s, they gave up about 45ppg.

 

[kzoondfi]

Sorry, I know it’s not the correct thread, but for parking tickets for the game… are all “stadium lot” passes the same? Or are they also tiered? I see different prices even within the same site. TIA

 

[okanst07]

Similar to the post above, this may not be the correct thread but I will be attending the game this week. I am curious if anyone knows when the team will practice on the Friday?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Here’s hoping Tyree gets a rousing cheer when his name gets called. Always seemed like a good kid and hard worker who ended up stuck between positions and had to transfer for more reps.

Agreed. Seemed to handle the position switch with humility last year when we had strong depth at RB but were lacking the #s at WRs. I was surprised when I looked up his stats, his numbers aren't all that impressive. I thought a team like UVA would've used a "gadget" player like him a lot, but he only has a handful of carries, 20+ catches and less than 200 all-purpose yards. no TDs.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I think Virginia beating Pitt last week actually makes me feel much better about this not being a classic letdown spot for our boys this weekend.

1st: Freeman gets an easy motivating factor to show the boys Virginia just went on the road and beat a ranked opponent.

2nd: UVA beating Pitt took a lot of pressure off them as far as making a bowl and now they just need to win one of thier two remaining games, home to SMU and on the road vs VA Tech, which are both much one winnable then against ND in South Bend.

That may not sound all that important, but you need to remember thier program hasn't made a bowl game this decade, so 6 wins is a big deal for them.

All good points.

I still like ND and their controllables at home against UVA and whatever they have going on.

 

[Terry Jillery]

Why do talking heads still give predictions? They’re less reliable than presidential polls. It’s one of the most meaningless yet incessant things the sports media does.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Why do talking heads still give predictions? They’re less reliable than presidential polls. It’s one of the most meaningless yet incessant things the sports media does.

Purely for our entertainment. If people stock clicking/viewing, they'd stop, but they won't. It's up to us to weed out which are better than others. I like Josh Pate. He calls it like he sees it most of the time.

I enjoy Pat McAfee, but he also seems like an ND hater. I don't think he's picked us once, outside of GT, and they all picked us after King was ruled out (so, aTm, Louisville, Navy (they were Pat's super dog), even lowly Purdue lol) I wish Gameday would track the season totals for each of the pickers. I'd be curious to see who does the best, particularly an actual industry insider/expert like Coach Saban.


ETA: Damn, I guess some dude does have a blog that tracks this shit. I didn't fact check this at all, fyi:

2024-25 Analyst Grades

Here are the grades for our analysts picking games straight.

gamedaycole.com

Rankings:
1) Corso, 68.2% (58-27)
2) Desmond, 60.7% (68-44)
3) Kirk, 60.1% (62-41)
4) Saban, 58.9% (66-46)
5) Pat, 56.3% (63-49)

 

[irishnd31]

Rankings:
1) Corso, 68.2% (58-27)
2) Desmond, 60.7% (68-44)
3) Kirk, 60.1% (62-41)
4) Saban, 58.9% (66-46)
5) Pat, 56.3% (63-49)

"Expert panel"

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I don't buy into the Pat Mcafee schtick, and because of that I believe I'm on the right side of history.

 

[GoIrish41]

You ever see Jordan Johnson?

0 career catches for 0 yards and 0 TDs

Was 3rd string at UCF & processed.

… and not a back. 🤷🏻

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

I don't buy into the Pat Mcafee schtick, and because of that I believe I'm on the right side of history.

I personally find him entertaining, and he donates a $hit ton of cash to charity. He also did a really good job of taking care of the guys who have been loyal to him since the beginning of his media journey. For that, I respect him.

That being said, I can totally see how his persona isn't for everyone. I do think he's got a unique capability to fire up a crowd which is fun to watch on Saturday mornings.

 

[greyhammer90]

I personally find him entertaining, and he donates a $hit ton of cash to charity. He also did a really good job of taking care of the guys who have been loyal to him since the beginning of his media journey. For that, I respect him.

That being said, I can totally see how his persona isn't for everyone. I do think he's got a unique capability to fire up a crowd which is fun to watch on Saturday mornings.

I thought he was fine on his old internet show. He was dude-bro but the persona felt genuine. Now that he's on ESPN and hamming it up I think he's the cringiest human being on the planet.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I personally find him entertaining, and he donates a $hit ton of cash to charity. He also did a really good job of taking care of the guys who have been loyal to him since the beginning of his media journey. For that, I respect him.

That being said, I can totally see how his persona isn't for everyone. I do think he's got a unique capability to fire up a crowd which is fun to watch on Saturday mornings.

People seem to point this out a lot about him and people like him. I think it's great, and I don't necessarily think he's a bad guy or anything, but he's absolutely not for me when it comes to sports media. He really doesn't do anything for me at all.

Game Day is just meh at this point. If it is ever on it's background noise, and really isn't on unless world football is on international break, which happens to be this weekend....

As for him being a Notre Dame hater, I really don't know about that and could truly care less. People used to break Herbie's balls because he always picked Ohio State every week. Nevermind they're typically favorites more often than not and have been now for the last several years.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

People seem to point this out a lot about him and people like him. I think it's great, and I don't necessarily think he's a bad guy or anything, but he's absolutely not for me when it comes to sports media. He really doesn't do anything for me at all.

Game Day is just meh at this point. If it is ever on it's background noise, and really isn't on unless world football is on international break, which happens to be this weekend....

As for him being a Notre Dame hater, I really don't know about that and could truly care less. People used to break Herbie's balls because he always picked Ohio State every week. Nevermind they're typically favorites more often than not and have been now for the last several years.

To your later point, I'm a huge fan of Kirk's and am quick to defend him. There are way worse homers out there (Desmond for example). Kirk is he best in the biz IMO.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

I thought he was fine on his old internet show. He was dude-bro but the persona felt genuine. Now that he's on ESPN and hamming it up I think he's the cringiest human being on the planet.

Definitely think he was better pre-ESPN, I'm 100% with you there.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

To your later point, I'm a huge fan of Kirk's and am quick to defend him. There are way worse homers out there (Desmond for example). Kirk is he best in the biz IMO.

I've always liked him. I don't think he's as good as he used to be in terms of his analysis, but I like him. I read his book and really enjoyed it. He's a real dude and he's living the dream doing what he's doing. Not to say McAfee isn't real, he's just not my bag.

It's kind of hard over the years to be picking against Ohio State. I'm sure it could be looked up and computed, but how often have they been dogs in Vegas to anyone going back to the start of Pope Ohio's tenure?

 

[Fbolt]

 

[NDPhilly]

Is this the most impressive throw by a ND QB post-Clausen? Think so.

 

[KPENN]

The clock management was abysmal

 

[calvegas04]

Is this the most impressive throw by a ND QB post-Clausen? Think so.

You didn't see RL throwing dimes to the band last Saturday?

 

[Fbolt]

That was an epic bowtie meltdown - haha

 

[rtrn2glory]

How is the spread only one point different than last week. These guys are really that bad?

 

[zelezo vlk]

Is this the most impressive throw by a ND QB post-Clausen? Think so.

/s if unclear