Oct 10 | Navy

[ickythump1225]

This is the most important game this year. This will tell us all we need to know about how we're going to finish the season. We're either going to fold up the tents and quit like last year, or keep fighting.

 

[irishff1014]

I know it probably won't happen but I would love to see a 60 spot again.

 

[IrishLax]

For all my DC people there is a game watch this Saturday in the city that is part of the inaugural Bob Kemp Lacrosse Classic. Bob Kemp was the father of ND 1st Team All-American goalies Joey and John Kemp, as well as CJ Kemp who was a standout at Drexel. Bob Kemp passed away this past year and the proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund that has been set up in his name.

Here's a link to details: http://bobkemplacrosseclassic.com/

I will also be attending the fall ball scrimmage on 10/11 at Georgetown Prep, but that's not football related.

 

[kmoose]

Navy's cuts are vicious. I hate ND plays them every year...yea I get the reason.

Hope we aren't lamenting the loss of another D lineman next week.

If you fire off the line and drive your guy back into the backfield, they don't have a chance to cut you.

just sayin'...

 

[IrishLax]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RESPECT. HONOR. TRADITION.

&#55356;&#57152;ND⚓️Navy is about Brotherhood.

We'll wear same UA baselayer, gloves & kicks on 10/10 <a href="http://t.co/GmQmq0RTgI">pic.twitter.com/GmQmq0RTgI</a></p>— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightingIrish/status/651049371128201216">October 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
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People wonder why we play down to Navy... it's because we're way too freaking nice, whereas they get up to kick our ass. WTF is this BS?

 

[IrishSteelhead]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RESPECT. HONOR. TRADITION.

íMichigan¼í½€ND⚓️Navy is about Brotherhood.

We'll wear same UA baselayer, gloves & kicks on 10/10 <a href="http://t.co/GmQmq0RTgI">pic.twitter.com/GmQmq0RTgI</a></p>— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightingIrish/status/651049371128201216">October 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
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People wonder why we play down to Navy... it's because we're way too freaking nice, whereas they get up to kick our ass. WTF is this BS?

Looks good on paper. The will to bury them will be there. This team has to be salty as hell right now, and looking for blood.

 

[ACamp1900]

If they drop this game the board will officially meltdown... and we all know that one big error per half can keep a disciplined Navy team in the game until the end... jumping out to an early lead would be great for our collective blood pressure.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

If they drop this game the board will officially meltdown... and we all know that one big error per half can keep a disciplined Navy team in the game until the end... jumping out to an early lead would be great for our collective blood pressure.

Wimbush getting mop up (or "deck swabbing," see what I did?!?!?) duty in the second half would pacify quite a few people.

 

[NDgradstudent]

People wonder why we play down to Navy... it's because we're way too freaking nice, whereas they get up to kick our ass. WTF is this BS?

That tweet is a bit much, but c'mon...we weren't sucking up to/wearing the same "baselayer" as UVA and we played down to them too.

 

[tko]

Ken N. will pull out all the tricks on Saturday. I'm predicting Max will get roasted at least twice on the halfback pass.

 

[RDU Irish]

Looks good on paper. The will to bury them will be there. This team has to be salty as hell right now, and looking for blood.

I would not want to play us next week. I think the uniform thing is cool but get the shots at our killer instinct.

 

[irishfan]

This game should resemble the 2011 Navy game. I like to think we are mentally stronger this year where it won't be FSU hangover time.

 

[phgreek]

If you fire off the line and drive your guy back into the backfield, they don't have a chance to cut you.

just sayin'...

Welp...thats nice to say and all. And no one ever thinks of that apparently, or everyone forgets to tell players that, because it doesn't happen consistently against Navy.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Going to be a tough game I think this weekend. Navy is 4-0 and just TOUGH kid's overall with an improved defense and a Senior QB to boot, which always helps in any offense.

I think this is going to be a 4 quarter game.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quenton Nelson (ankle sprain) is still listed as the starter at LG on the Navy Week depth chart ahead of Alex Bars.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651423427480428544">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Also, according to the game notes, Tom Hammond is back on play-by-play duties this weekend for NBC. (cc: <a href="https://twitter.com/PootND">@PootND</a>)</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/651423028010708992">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quenton Nelson and Tyler Luatua are listed as starters in the depth chart of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>’s game notes.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/651422889305075712">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's starting kick returner: Amir Carlisle OR CJ Sanders OR Josh Adams.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651423951642578946">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Brown OR Corey Robinson still listed as starters at receiver alongside Will Fuller and the Carlisle/Hunter combo.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651424240999268354">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Irish leading tacklers through five games.

Smith: 38
Schmidt: 29
Shumate: 29
Russell: 25
Redfield: 24
Rochell: 23</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/651424501700411396">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Since 1970, only C.J. Prosise and Rocket Ismail have had 100-yard rushing and receiving games in the same season for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>.</p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/651424571023826944">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[BleedBlueGold]

I don't expect to see much shakeup with the depth chart until post-USC during the bye week. I better not see Amir back there returning kickoffs though. So over that.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame is 12-8 under Brian Kelly following a loss. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MediaGuideNotes?src=hash">#MediaGuideNotes</a></p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651424941385105408">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not smart enough to know if ND tipped its run plays last week. But Clemson held ND to 32 yards on 14 zone-read carries. Well read.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651425212781711360">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best defenses by three-and-outs forced:
1. Michigan (45%)
2. NC State (39%)
3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> (37%)
Irish are 42nd nationally in scoring defense</p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/651425256180215808">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[rtrn2glory]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not smart enough to know if ND tipped its run plays last week. But Clemson held ND to 32 yards on 14 zone-read carries. Well read.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651425212781711360">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best defenses by three-and-outs forced:
1. Michigan (45%)
2. NC State (39%)
3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> (37%)
Irish are 42nd nationally in scoring defense</p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/651425256180215808">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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not gonna belittle ann arbor too much b/c they've been playing well, but the last two teams they've played have been REALLY bad on offense.

 

[ACamp1900]

It's not like they played two D 2 teams though... what they've done the past month is impressive.

 

[ACamp1900]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame is 12-8 under Brian Kelly following a loss. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MediaGuideNotes?src=hash">#MediaGuideNotes</a></p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651424941385105408">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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This... does not invoke confidence...

 

[rtrn2glory]

It's not like they played two D 2 teams though... what they've done the past month is impressive.

correct.

I'd be singing BVG's praises if it would be us.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just a heads up, Tom Hammond is back on the play-by-play call this weekend for NBC with Doug Flutie.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651427350865969154">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's defense forces 3-and-outs on 37.14% of drives, ranking third nationally.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651425898865016832">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[rtrn2glory]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's defense forces 3-and-outs on 37.14% of drives, ranking third nationally.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651425898865016832">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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going to be a big trend to continue this weekend against a run heavy team.

i'll take over 1/3 of navy's possessions being three and out

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's defense forces 3-and-outs on 37.14% of drives, ranking third nationally.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/651425898865016832">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tight end Tyler Lutua listed as the #1 tight end (concussion). DNP last week, when he was also listed as the lead tight end.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651424012355141632">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quenton Nelson #1 on the depth chart at left guard (ankle), although he was in a walking boot on Tuesday morning.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/651423834139176960">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly praises Navy HC Ken Niumatalolo. Kelly said he voted for Navy as a top 25 team this past week.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/651428834835873792">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We certainly don’t want him to get the record.” — Brian Kelly on Keenan Reynolds <a href="https://t.co/4FXRqDLOaw">https://t.co/4FXRqDLOaw</a></p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/651428976913686530">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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