Post Game Observations........

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Think our Miami friends will be back?

 

[Junkhead]

That was surreal to watch. Almost like payback for ND fans for what we had to endure under Willingham and Weis most of the time. I never doubted Kelly, but he has really turned it around from 3 years ago. Players are built like NFL guys, conditioned, disciplined, and seem to be united. The D has been outstanding. 376yds rushing??? It's been a long time coming. 2 home games next, good times boys!

 

[Patulski]

Either Miami's front 7 is terrible, or Wood took a big step in learning how to run with this new zone blocking scheme. We'll know more next week.

Good game by Golson. The QB read makes us more dangerous, no turnovers, threw the ball well. Nice step forward, but he's still got a ways to go, particularly inside the pocket.

Nice game by Daniels and Jones. They showed good hands. Eifert is always good. Great blocking by Niklas.

I'll say it again: GAIII is going to be a big star in the Adrian Peterson category before all is said and done.

After the first drive, which was scary, the D played great. It is still a legitimate concern how well we can defend against teams with elite WR's and QB. Thankfully, our front 7 is tough and relentless in pass rushing, and can make teams one dimensional by stopping the run.

 

[Riddickulous]

Either Miami's front 7 is terrible, or Wood took a big step in learning how to run with this new zone blocking scheme. We'll know more next week.

Good game by Golson. The QB read makes us more dangerous, no turnovers, threw the ball well. Nice step forward, but he's still got a ways to go, particularly inside the pocket.

Nice game by Daniels and Jones. They showed good hands. Eifert is always good. Great blocking by Niklas.

I'll say it again: GAIII is going to be a big star in the Adrian Peterson category before all is said and done.

After the first drive, which was scary, the D played great. It is still a legitimate concern how well we can defend against teams with elite WR's and QB. Thankfully, our front 7 is tough and relentless in pass rushing, and can make teams one dimensional by stopping the run.

They've given up 200+ yards on the ground each of the last five weeks. It's this one.

 

[irishff1014]

1. Great win for the program. It's games like these that launch momentum, especially for the offense, that can serve as a spring board.

2. We adjusted well to the speed, it may pay off down the road against USC. Its a good thing that we saw it now and survived.

3. Brian Kelly gets the game ball. He called one hell of a game. The zone read is going to become a big part of our offense. I love how hes evolved as a coach. He strangles teams to death slowly. This greats a feeling of anxiousness and mistakes in the opposition.

4. EG looked like he grew alot over the bye week. He was reading the coverage very well, and that pass to DD was awesome. He read the safety's position perfectly.

5. Props to our line and backs. They did their job.

6. Nice adjustments by Diaco. He changed it up well. No TD's in 3 games. Letting up a little over 7 per game. We might be up to #1 in scoring defense now. TCU is not average over 10 in their loss.

Great win. Great game. 5-0!!!!!

The best called game so far this year.

 

[UmphreakDomer]

amidst the enemy at brother jimmys on 31st in nyc--we dominated. they were sweating in the 2nd quarter. i counted three of us in ND garb. it was beautiful.

 

[kmoose]

Just saw, during the Oregon-Washington game, that Gameday will be in South Bend next weekend!! Enjoy, those of you who will be there.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

College Gameday just announced they will be in South Bend for Stanford game. CAN"T WAITTTTTTTTT

 

[West Coast Domer]

Let's go!!! Man wish I could be there

 

[Junkhead]

ND has only given up 3 tds in 5 games, none on the ground.

 

[tadman95]

Golson has clearly progressed with his understanding of the offense. Gives Kelly more options on his calls.

This was a good day even if it was against an outmanned Miami.

 

[Jebediah Springfield]

Pretty damn good game all around.

Loved seeing Eifert & Niklas lined up on same side against Dbs and just running it at em.

 

[IrishEyesAreSmiling]

our defense is just plain sick and nasty love it

 

[Riddickulous]

Our 34 first downs were the most ever against a Miami defense.

 

[AllGoldEverything]

So happy about this team.

So happy about Kelly and the rest of the coaching staff.

Great day to be IRISH. Been waiting a long time to see a dominant ND team like this. 5-0!

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

It was finally nice to sit next to my dad who's 66 years old this evening and out of the corner of my eye catch a little smirk....I asked him what that was all about and all he could say was...." "We"re back"...

I believe we are boys....

 

[ChiRish]

It was finally nice to sit next to my dad who's 66 years old this evening and out of the corner of my eye catch a little smirk....I asked him what that was all about and all he could say was...." "We"re back"...

I believe we are boys....

I love this. Definitely agree with you.

 

[RallySonsOfND]

It was finally nice to sit next to my dad who's 66 years old this evening and out of the corner of my eye catch a little smirk....I asked him what that was all about and all he could say was...." "We"re back"...

I believe we are boys....

Isn't that a great feeling! I have almost the same situation with my dad (59).

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Isn't that a great feeling! I have almost the same situation with my dad (59).

It sucks because I know I'm running out of time with him. Time to do work, Irish.

Rally....I feel ya, brah.....it's the best feeling in the world when the Irish win...especially when surrounded with loved ones.....

Go Irish!!!!

 

[Chicago Irish Fan]

1. Running game was fantastic. Seems like Wood has solidified himself as the top back. GAIII was fully utilized for the first time since the Navy game.

2. Golson looked great. This was a very important improvement after he took a step backward against Michigan last game.

3. The defense continues to be the strongpoint of the team. Although they got some breaks, the secondary is looking more and more legit every single week after shutting down a potent passing attack tonight.

4. It just feels amazing to be 5-0 and ranked in the top 10. My first year as a die hard fan was 2007, so I've never seen any ND success even close to this over the course of my fandom. After trusting and being patient in Kelly and the coaching staff, it has been so rewarding to see this team take it to the next gear this season.

 

[BGIF]

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After the first drive, which was scary, the D played great. It is still a legitimate concern how well we can defend against teams with elite WR's and QB. Thankfully, our front 7 is tough and relentless in pass rushing, and can make teams one dimensional by stopping the run.

Acutally ND only had NO Sacks, NO Forced Fumbles (or unforced either), NO INTs, one TFL, and 4 QBHs. They persisted but Miami's QB had time. As for running MIA averaged 5.4 yds a game. ND didn't shutdown their run down rather they had to give up the rush and throw more as ND's lead grew bigger. They had the ball for less than 4 minutes in the 3rd Q and less than 21 minutes in the entire game.

 

[anarin]

Where are the..

"Fire Kelly"
"Our corners suck"

Threads?

Something is out of place.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Acutally ND only had NO Sacks, NO Forced Fumbles (or unforced either), NO INTs, one TFL, and 4 QBHs. They persisted but Miami's QB had time. As for running MIA averaged 5.4 yds a game. ND didn't shutdown their run down rather they had to give up the rush and throw more as ND's lead grew bigger. They had the ball for less than 4 minutes in the 3rd Q and less than 21 minutes in the entire game.

....but let's not let facts get in the way. Well said.

 

[BGIF]

The OLine and RBs had a great game.

Putting it in perspective this is probably the poorest or second poorest rushing defense ND's faced this year. ND looked great against Navy as well.

Miami's Rush Defense was ranked #112 by the NCAA before ND put up 300+ on them.

It's a good game to build from.

 

[RallySonsOfND]

The OLine and RBs had a great game.

Putting it in perspective this is probably the poorest or second poorest rushing defense ND's faced this year. ND looked great against Navy as well.

Miami's Rush Defense was ranked #112 by the NCAA before ND put up 300+ on them.

It's a good game to build from.

Yeah we probably won't be able to have entire drives where we only run the ball going forward. lol

 

[Rudy89]

great win, bring on stanford.

 

[stlnd01]

Acutally ND only had NO Sacks, NO Forced Fumbles (or unforced either), NO INTs, one TFL, and 4 QBHs. They persisted but Miami's QB had time. As for running MIA averaged 5.4 yds a game. ND didn't shutdown their run down rather they had to give up the rush and throw more as ND's lead grew bigger. They had the ball for less than 4 minutes in the 3rd Q and less than 21 minutes in the entire game.

All true. But - especially in the second half - we got enough pressure on Morris that we disrupted their passing game, even if it doesn't show up as "QBH"s. Also got a lot of hands up at the line of scrimmage, messing with his throwing lanes.
As for the running game, I saw 4.7 yards per carry, but whatever. They broke no big runs of note, and showed no particular ability to get yards on the ground when it mattered.
Our defense played a very good game against a dangerous team, and our offense helped by grinding out the clock in the second half. Those drives in the third quarter were things of beauty.

 

[NDinFL]

Either Miami's front 7 is terrible, or Wood took a big step in learning how to run with this new zone blocking scheme. We'll know more next week.

Good game by Golson. The QB read makes us more dangerous, no turnovers, threw the ball well. Nice step forward, but he's still got a ways to go, particularly inside the pocket.

Nice game by Daniels and Jones. They showed good hands. Eifert is always good. Great blocking by Niklas.

I'll say it again: GAIII is going to be a big star in the Adrian Peterson category before all is said and done.

After the first drive, which was scary, the D played great. It is still a legitimate concern how well we can defend against teams with elite WR's and QB. Thankfully, our front 7 is tough and relentless in pass rushing, and can make teams one dimensional by stopping the run.

There's a lot of Faust in there though, isn't there?

/obvious lack of italics
//eating crow implied

 

[Irish To The Core]

3 passes thrown in the second half. 4 touchdown drives. Granted Miami does not have a good defense, but even so...WOW!

The d looked shakey for much of that first quarter, but they adjusted very well and stymied a very potent offense.

I am looking forward to Stanford next week. Our guys are looking very businesslike and disciplined. They are just focused and it is a beautiful thing to see.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

Oh boy! It sure is nice when the I.E. home page comes up and I look at the schedule bar, I get to see all those really pretty green "W"s up there!