Oct 24 | Pittsburgh

[FightingIrishLover7]

I don't know why (normally realistic to pessimistic range) but I have a weird feeling that today's the day Ian is going to breakout this year with a 300+ yard day.
Probably not a ton of deep balls, but more quick screens/tunnels (that we didn't see against Lville).

 

[irishrb]

Any word on whether or not Pitt's QB, Pickett, is playing?

 

[Dizzyphil]

Clay Travis this morning said Pitt announced Yellen as the starter.

 

[tko]

Any "soft tissue" reports? ESPN is so brutal, zero objectivity, only pure hatred for ND.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Any "soft tissue" reports? ESPN is so brutal, zero objectivity, only pure hatred for ND.

In all honesty, do you expect anything less unless it's Holtz being interviewed??

 

[hungryhippo]

Any "soft tissue" reports? ESPN is so brutal, zero objectivity, only pure hatred for ND.

I’m not sure I have a problem with them saying we’re not a top 5 team. We’re only a 10 pt favorite against a 3-3 team. OSU is favored by 4 TDs today, Clemson by 7!!

We have elite pieces and potential and that’s a thing for a believer like me to hold onto. If all these pieces fall in place, we could be elite.

But right now, we’re not. And it’s more likely the pieces don’t fall in place than they do.

 

[Dizzyphil]

I have a strong feeling many Irish fans will be upset come tomorrow.


O$U is probably going to blow out Nebraska. And even if ND covers over Pitt..... the pollsters will probably move O$U into the top 4.

 

[Irish YJ]

I have a strong feeling many Irish fans will be upset come tomorrow.


O$U is probably going to blow out Nebraska. And even if ND covers over Pitt..... the pollsters will probably move O$U into the top 4.

It will need at least equal performances (pt diffs) for ND to remain ahead, and perhaps not even then I think.

IDK, I think most expect OSU to jump us at some point if they roll. The pre-covid outlook on both teams had a decent delta.

 

[Dizzyphil]

It will need at least equal performances (pt diffs) for ND to remain ahead, and perhaps not even then I think.

IDK, I think most expect OSU to jump us at some point if they roll. The pre-covid outlook on both teams had a decent delta.

This is what makes polls - indifferent?


and by indifferent I'm meaning - those that have been playing shouldn't be penalized because you (Big10) come in play your first game and jump those that are undefeated.

The Irish - Kelly especially, need a statement game. With the Big10 starting today...

THIS needs to be the game IF the Irish are rolling BK needs to keep the foot on the gas.

 

[fightingirish26]

Lol OSU deserves to be ahead of ND if they win today, come on.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Lol OSU deserves to be ahead of ND if they win today, come on.

If O$U was playing P$U and double-digit then I would agree....


But not against Nebraska unless they lay a lot of points on them and the Irish fall short of the spread.... which I believe the Irish is not going to do.


My thoughts are is the Pitt D is going to get tired - really quick due to the Irish D keeping Pitt's offense on the sideline.

 

[Irish YJ]

This is what makes polls - indifferent?


and by indifferent I'm meaning - those that have been playing shouldn't be penalized because you (Big10) come in play your first game and jump those that are undefeated.

The Irish - Kelly especially, need a statement game. With the Big10 starting today...

THIS needs to be the game IF the Irish are rolling BK needs to keep the foot on the gas.

IDK. We have the advantage of already playing and a higher ranking, so really doesn't matter. We're not being penalized IMO. We just need to win and look the part. If we lay a turd today and OSU rolls, I won't be bothered one bit getting jumped. I mean, right now we're riding our name and pre-season ranking. Top 5s don't look like we did last week and struggle against a Pitt team that looks mediocre at best this year.

 

[Irish2155]

I’m surprised OSU didn’t start ahead of ND in the polls.

 

[Dizzyphil]

IDK. We have the advantage of already playing and a higher ranking, so really doesn't matter. We're not being penalized IMO. We just need to win and look the part. If we lay a turd today and OSU rolls, I won't be bothered one bit getting jumped. I mean, right now we're riding our name and pre-season ranking. Top 5s don't look like we did last week and struggle against a Pitt team that looks mediocre at best this year.

I don't disagree at all with you on that. I'm just saying there will be rumblings - somewhat rightfully so.

 

[Dizzyphil]

I’m surprised OSU didn’t start ahead of ND in the polls.

They were before the Big10 pulled out for the first 6 weeks.

 

[Dizzyphil]

BTW - I will be watching the O$U/Neb game.


Be on the lookout for Browning and Werner for O$U....

 

[Sherm Sticky]

BTW - I will be watching the O$U/Neb game.


Be on the lookout for Browning and Werner for O$U....

How is that OSU defense looking I. The first half? Haha


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[BeauBenken]

Louisville up 17 on FSU at half who beat undefeated UNC last week. Winning can be hard and it ain't always pretty.


I expect the Irish to win by double digits today in a bounce back game. And still run for 150ish against a top run defense.


Oh, and I'm in my gear again this week so we got that going for us.


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[IrishLax]

Austin out, allegedly issues with the same foot.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Great there goes our best WR

 

[calvegas04]

Great there goes our best WR

??? He has caught one ball

 

[calvegas04]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A source tells The Athletic that Kevin Austin re-injured his foot in practice this week and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.<br><br>A major blow to Notre Dame’s attempt to make progress in the passing game.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1320064261612310529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Crazy Balki]

??? He has caught one ball

He has, but even with the limited action, I can say he's our best receiver.

That's both a testament to his talent, but more so, a testament to how poor our receivers have been so far this year.

 

[fightingirish26]

FFS

 

[stpeteirish]

Bracy also out.

 

[NDdomer2]

All we know about kevin austin is second hand practice tales.

 

[ThePiombino]

Austin out, allegedly issues with the same foot.

JFC dude is vexed. We can't catch a break. Looking forward to more BS and JM... *Eye roll*

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[BeauBenken]

Well fellas, someone better step the fuck up.

 

[stpeteirish]

Clay Travis this morning said Pitt announced Yellen as the starter.

Alson being reported by Brett McMurphy

 

[Crazy Balki]

All we know about kevin austin is second hand practice tales.

We've seen enough from McKinley to know he is nothing more than a good blocking receiver, who on most days, is a complete non-factor in the passing game.

At this point, if we can't find someone better than that, there's bigger issues going on.