Post Game Observations (BC '15)...

[FightingIrishLover7]

If we lose our next two games, I'll walk away from this season hella impressed with the job the staff has done.

 

[dad4aa]

1) Doesn't feel like we won at all.

2) Hate to say it but OU will most likely jump ND in the rankings.

You're assuming Oklahoma wins. Hasn't happened yet and TCU is marching down the field to hopefully score and tie the game.

 

[MNIrishman]

Never forget that we lost to BC in 93 with one of the most talented teams we've ever had. It may feel like rock bottom, but don't go begging for a shovel. This hole goes deeper than we dug it tonight.

 

[NDgradstudent]

Let's allow that the "best D in the country" excuse explains the fumbles. That still leaves the dropped passes (especially the likely TD by Fuller toward the end) and the picks, which were on Kizer. This game feels like a loss.

 

[tommyIRISH23]

A win is a win but ND just showed that they are not a top 4 team. With speculation, Prosise is done until the bowl game. Kizer looked off his rocker tonight which will not fathom well with the committee. IMO the only way ND makes it to the playoffs now is a 40-point blow out win over Stanford which isn't possible. Heres to hoping Kelly can bring back most of the seniors that are still eligible and make a run at the playoff next year. Toss in the hats for 15'

lol really? over 1 bad game. step off the ledge

 

[Cogs]

I call bullshit +1200

Can I show you the stack of 20s I made tonight or are you talking about the Stanford game?

 

[loomis41973]

Let's allow that the "best D in the country" excuse explains the fumbles. That still leaves the dropped passes (especially the likely TD by Fuller toward the end) and the picks, which were on Kizer. This game feels like a loss.

Good thing games are decided by feelings.

 

[loomis41973]

STUPID STUPID STUPID by TCU

 

[phillyirish]

I still can't believe people complain about close wins. Wins are wins; win and you remain alive. Yea so we struggled against a mediocre team, well its a lot better than both OSUs and Houston who all fell today, ending their playoff chances. Their fans probably all feel like sh*t right now. You know whose fans are still optimistic with a chance still at the playoffs??? Florida's and UNC's who squeaked by mediocre competition today just like us. We are a win and Oklahoma loss away from being guaranteed a playoff spot. All things considered, win next week and we have a >75% at making the playoffs.

 

[dad4aa]

1. This was an ugly game, and you just want to come out on the winning end of these kinds of games. We did that. There's no sense in speculating what the CFP Committee will do on Tuesday. Tuesday will come soon enough, and we will know for sure.

2. As ugly as it was, there were some highlights: I believe they said that Fuller went over 1,000 yards for the second season in a row. And Prosise is over 1,000 yards rushing. So that's good.

3. This BC defense was #1 defense against the run; #5 against the pass; #1 in total defense, and #3 is scoring. ND put up almost 450 yards and almost 20 points. And they did this despite Will Fuller not having an official touch until, what, the 3rd Quarter?

4. Just about everyone said, before the season, that they would be happy with a 10 win season, this year. And that was BEFORE Zaire and Folston were lost for the season. There's no guarantee of making the playoffs, but even if they don't, this team has had a great season.

5. It looked to me, in the first half, like most of the turnovers were the result of players trying too hard to make that extra yard or two, or to make a play on each and every snap. Sometimes you just have to play within yourself, and let the game play out naturally.


6. I'm a little concerned about Kelly's post game interview on the field where he was asked about KVR and Prosise, heading into next week at Stanford. He responded, "Well, we'll just get the next guys ready to play...." So it doesn't sound good on the injury front

On a very sloppy night, my game ball is going to Justin Yoon, who has solidified the kicking game. I'm very happy with the performance of the freshman this year.

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Excellent post kmoose. Nothing to add.

 

[Henges24]

lol really? over 1 bad game. step off the ledge

As an ND fan there is no ledge. This is typical, you should know that. ND has looked unimpressive in the last two games which should have been blowouts. Please explain to me how the playoff committee keeps ND in the top four after the past weeks' performance and for what is going down with the rest of the games. We are not a top four team. Period.

 

[dad4aa]

Let's allow that the "best D in the country" excuse explains the fumbles. That still leaves the dropped passes (especially the likely TD by Fuller toward the end) and the picks, which were on Kizer. This game feels like a loss.

Didn't know style points counted on the scoreboard. 10-1 is 10-1. Good teams find a way to win on bad days.

 

[koonja]

My one and only observation is that Amir freaking Carlisle has better hands than Will Fuller. And that is unreal.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Post Game Observations (BC '15)...

My one and only observation is that Amir freaking Carlisle has better hands than Will Fuller. And that is unreal.

Well I mean that is a fact.


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[NDgradstudent]

Didn't know style points counted on the scoreboard. 10-1 is 10-1. Good teams find a way to win on bad days.

Problem is, more than 4 teams are 10-1 and better. So 10-1 is not 10-1 for playoff purposes. Eight team playoff needs to come sooner rather than later.

 

[NDdomer2]

As an ND fan there is no ledge. This is typical, you should know that. ND has looked unimpressive in the last two games which should have been blowouts. Please explain to me how the playoff committee keeps ND in the top four after the past weeks' performance and for what is going down with the rest of the games. We are not a top four team. Period.

1. A team ahead of us lost.
2. Iowa, while undefeated has done what we have last two weeks ALL season
3. Oklahoma didn't impress vs a now bad TCU and lost to a team we smoked
4. Okst. Lost
5. Msu has lost to Nebraska, nebraska

 

[dad4aa]

A win is a win but ND just showed that they are not a top 4 team. With speculation, Prosise is done until the bowl game. Kizer looked off his rocker tonight which will not fathom well with the committee. IMO the only way ND makes it to the playoffs now is a 40-point blow out win over Stanford which isn't possible. Heres to hoping Kelly can bring back most of the seniors that are still eligible and make a run at the playoff next year. Toss in the hats for 15'

So the number 4 team in the country beats the top defense in the country AND puts up 450 yards on them while shooting themselves in the foot 5 times and the only way they can remain in the top 4 is they have to beat a top 11 team on the road by 40?!? What the hell are you smoking?

 

[NDgradstudent]

Good thing games are decided by feelings.

Games are not but playoff spots are.

 

[dang227]

Farley with the game ball. Well deserved.

 

[dad4aa]

1. A team ahead of us lost.
2. Iowa, while undefeated has done what we have last two weeks ALL season
3. Oklahoma didn't impress vs a now bad TCU and lost to a team we smoked
4. Okst. Lost
5. Msu has lost to Nebraska, nebraska

^enough said

 

[phillyirish]

Who wants to hear a crazy stat???

Brian Kelly just became the 4th Notre Dame coach to notch multiple 10 win seasons. Nat'l title winners Leahy and Devine only did it once.

 

[dang227]

Also, no matter what happens at least Ohio State will not be in the playoff. Thank God!

 

[dad4aa]

Games are not but playoff spots are.

And last I checked we were in...

 

[Henges24]

So the number 4 team in the country beats the top defense in the country AND puts up 450 yards on them while shooting themselves in the foot 5 times and the only way they can remain in the top 4 is they have to beat a top 11 team on the road by 40?!? What the hell are you smoking?

Obviously 40 point was exaggerated.

 

[NDdomer2]

I'll put a lame vMil that ND is top 4 come Tuesday night

 

[Johannes]

Man, these bye weeks are the worst!

Whelp, 9-1 boys. Beat the tree!!

 

[dad4aa]

Who wants to hear a crazy stat???

Brian Kelly just became the 4th Notre Dame coach to notch multiple 10 win seasons. Nat'l title winners Leahy and Devine only did it once.

Great stat, but to be fair, Kelly plays more games in a season. While Leahy only one 10 games in 1949, he did have the following other seasons:

1941 8–0–1
1943 9–1
1946 8–0–1
1947 9–0
1948 9–0–1
1953 9–0–1

 

[Cogs]

I still can't believe people complain about close wins. Wins are wins; win and you remain alive. Yea so we struggled against a mediocre team, well its a lot better than both OSUs and Houston who all fell today, ending their playoff chances. Their fans probably all feel like sh*t right now. You know whose fans are still optimistic with a chance still at the playoffs??? Florida's and UNC's who squeaked by mediocre competition today just like us. We are a win and Oklahoma loss away from being guaranteed a playoff spot. All things considered, win next week and we have a >75% at making the playoffs.

I agree. It's understandable to be worried about turnovers but at the end of the day we are 10-1 and put up 450 yards (again) While struggling against a great defense. A 2011 team ND team loses that game (queue the Michigan/ South Florida fight song) and we are sitting here wondering why are we 6-5?!? Take the win fellas, load the box and make hogan beat you through the air. This team is deep and I have a lot of faith in them. Now that OK state is gone we have Ou to "worry about" and there is no way they can jump us with the common opponent in Texas.

 

[NDdomer2]

Man, these bye weeks are the worst!

Whelp, 9-1 boys. Beat the tree!!

I'm bout to make ur night. We're 10-1

 

[NDWorld247]

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