really early 2011 predictions

[BurningRiver]

I know that it's too early. But it's new years. And I'm still high off that victory.

Let's assume that:
Floyd and Rudolph Return
We get Ishaq, but only Ishaq
RichRod stays at Michigan
Luck goes pro

given our schedule:
South Florida
Michigan
Michigan State
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Air Force
USC
Navy
Wake Forest
Maryland
Boston College
Stanford

my prediction is 10-2.. all of these games seem winnable, but in typical notre dame fashion i think we will lose a headscratcher or two

what do you think?

 

[choo choo]

i think south florida will a tougher opening than some may think

 

[woolybug25]

National Championship.... stone...

 

[neoroks32]

all games are winnable but michigan state is going to be tough, they have a lot of there big name players coming back, especially on offenes

 

[GreatGolson]

as said in another post 10-2 under most circumstances, we CAN win all of these games, but we wont, in 2009 we were a combined 28 points away from playing for a national championship, however 10-2 is a safe bet.*

*all predictions are made under the influence of kool aid

 

[tommyIRISH23]

I know that it's too early. But it's new years. And I'm still high off that victory.

Let's assume that:
Floyd and Rudolph Return
We get Ishaq, but only Ishaq
RichRod stays at Michigan
Luck goes pro

given our schedule:
South Florida
Michigan
Michigan State
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Air Force
USC
Navy
Wake Forest
Maryland
Boston College
Stanford

my prediction is 10-2.. all of these games seem winnable, but in typical notre dame fashion i think we will lose a headscratcher or two

what do you think?

I think we get Floyd back, no Kyle.

I feel you on losin a head scratcher, but it's hard to pick a game ND will lose, especially if they progress as they have with Kelly. I wish we had UM MSU later in the season, or split between week 3 and week 7. It feels good too be confident though. It was torture pickin automatic losses off the schedule (USC) for years

 

[Riddickulous]

8-9 games with Tommy Rees.

Possibly 10 with somebody else (Crist, Hendrix, Golson).

 

[dskoo65]

Floyd and Rudolph are gone. if im wrong ill run through the mall naked.

 

[BurningRiver]

these projections are all under the unlikely assumption that floyd and rudy return.

i think that rees would be the most stable and consistent, a good game manager, and could be perfect if we have a good running game and an elite defense like we've shown over these past four games.

but i think that we would have a MUCH higher ceiling as an offense with someone like hendrix or golson running the offense, due to their alleged ability to run the ball.

 

[Riddickulous]

I'll revise my previous prediction and go with a safe 0-12.

I implore the Gods of the Jinx to help me in my endeavors.

 

[IrishGiant]

National Championship.... stone...

The Dude abides

 

[IrishGiant]

I'll revise my previous prediction and go with a safe 0-12.

I implore the Gods of the Jinx to help me in my endeavors.

must be the Cubs fan in you! LOL jk

 

[johnnykillz]

i think south florida will a tougher opening than some may think

We'll destroy them ala Nevada 2009 style...

Bless Skippy boy, though. He would love to come to dad's house and win, but it's not going to happen with Brian Kelly at the helm.

The Kelly era is here gentlemen. Strap it up, it's going to be an epic story....

 

[GreatGolson]

i think i have 2 words for this season. LEEROOOOOOOOY JENNNNNNKKIIIIIINNNNSSSS!

 

[Junkhead]

The Kelly era is here gentlemen. Strap it up, it's going to be an epic story....

I concur. Feels good to go into the offseason on a high note!

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

My prediction for the 2-deep is

QB: Tommy Rees/Dayne Crist or Andrew Hendrix
RB: Cierre Wood/Jonas Gray
WR: Michael Floyd/Davaris Daniels (Davaris Daniels/Daniel Smith is Floyd goes pro)
WR: TJ Jones/John Goodman
WR: Theo Riddick/Roby Toma
TE: Tyler Eifert/Mike Ragone
LT: Zach Martin/Tate Nichols
LG: Chris Watt/Andrew Nuss
C: Braxton Cave/Mike Golic
RG: Trevor Robinson/Lane Clelland
RT: Taylor Dever/Alex Bullard

DE: Kapron Lewis-Moore/Stephen Tuitt
NG: Louis Nix/Sean Cwynar
DE: Ethan Johnson/Kona Schwenke
OLB: Darius Fleming/Steve Filer
ILB: Manti Te'o/Dan Fox
ILB: Carlo Calabrese/Anthony McDonald
OLB: Prince Shembo/Justin Utupo
CB: Gary Gray/Lo Wood
CB: Robert Blanton/Eilar Hardy
FS: Harrison Smith/Jamoris Slaughter
SS: Zeke Motta/Dan McCarthy

K: David Ruffer/Nick Tausch
P: Ben Turk/Kyle Brindza
KR: Bennett Jackson/Austin Collinsworth
PR: John Goodman/Austin Collinsworth



I'd like to point out how awesome that 2-deep looks and how good it looks for the future.

 

[Riddickulous]

My prediction for the 2-deep is

QB: Tommy Rees/Dayne Crist or Andrew Hendrix
RB: Cierre Wood/Jonas Gray
WR: Michael Floyd/Davaris Daniels (Davaris Daniels/Daniel Smith is Floyd goes pro)
WR: TJ Jones/John Goodman
WR: Theo Riddick/Roby Toma
TE: Tyler Eifert/Mike Ragone
LT: Zach Martin/Tate Nichols
LG: Chris Watt/Andrew Nuss
C: Braxton Cave/Mike Golic
RG: Trevor Robinson/Lane Clelland
RT: Taylor Dever/Alex Bullard

DE: Kapron Lewis-Moore/Stephen Tuitt
NG: Louis Nix/Sean Cwynar
DE: Ethan Johnson/Kona Schwenke
OLB: Darius Fleming/Steve Filer
ILB: Manti Te'o/Dan Fox
ILB: Carlo Calabrese/Anthony McDonald
OLB: Prince Shembo/Justin Utupo
CB: Gary Gray/Lo Wood
CB: Robert Blanton/Eilar Hardy
FS: Harrison Smith/Jamoris Slaughter
SS: Zeke Motta/Dan McCarthy

K: David Ruffer/Nick Tausch
P: Ben Turk/Kyle Brindza
KR: Bennett Jackson/Austin Collinsworth
PR: John Goodman/Austin Collinsworth



I'd like to point out how awesome that 2-deep looks and how good it looks for the future.

I don't like Goodman at punt returner. I heard on the broadcast that he is averaging 1.4 yards per return. I think that we'll probably see DaVaris Daniels there next year.

Anyway, about the schedule...

South Florida - They were pretty subpar this year. They have an offseason to change that, so we could see a bit of a struggle in week one.
Michigan - It's in the Big House. Who knows? Michigan returns 10 starters (only missing their center), including Robinson. Perhaps another shootout.
Michigan State - They lose some key players, but should still be a solid 8-9 win program next year. It's at home, which helps.
Pittsburgh - With the recent Haywood arrest, Pitt is very much in doubt. They'll be missing Baldwin, but still have the Lewis/Graham combination. Could be a tough one.
Purdue - Might be difficult. Probably our easiest game of the early season.
Air Force - Tricky team. Run that triple option. Could be a trap game.
USC - Lots of talent, but it's Kiffin.
Navy - Tricky. You all know why.
Wake Forest - They suck. Easiest game on the 2011 schedule.
Maryland - Who will be at the head? Rich Rod? Mike Leach? Lots of questions to be answered.
Boston College - They really sucked when we played them, but they finished strong. Chase Rettig is no slouch, and their young team should return improved in 2011. Look out for Luke Kuechly.
Stanford - Do they have Harbaugh? If so, it will be the toughest game outside of Michigan (yeah, I said it) next year.

 

[choo choo]

wow, our two-deep is experienced and pretty good...i earlier said 8-4, 9-3 with that schedule, but idk, maybe 9-3, 10-2 heading into the bowl...its just so much damn fun heading into next season with optimism...winning the bowl games really helps...doesnt it seantrel, oh wait you went to usc and miami so you wouldnt know anything about that...

 

[choo choo]

p.s. i miss the neutered doomer

 

[johnnykillz]

p.s. i miss the neutered doomer

Hear, hear...

 

[NDOM]

8-4

 

[johnnykillz]

Time to Pay the Piper dskoo...

Time to Pay the Piper dskoo...

Floyd and Rudolph are gone. if im wrong ill run through the mall naked.

I want to hear about an arrest of some out of shape hairy guy running naked through the mall, yelling "Damn Floyd!" and "What about the investigation, huh!?"

:makeadeal

 

[BurningRiver]

I know that it's too early. But it's new years. And
Let's assume that:
Floyd and Rudolph Return
We get Ishaq, but only Ishaq
RichRod stays at Michigan
Luck goes pro

well i guess those assumptions didnt work out too well..

 

[Old Man Mike]

A great ex-politician once said : "the only letters I regret are the ones I didn't burn". Same thing with predictions....

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

Darn it. I predicted I would have a good year this year and Kate Beckinsale would buy me some coffee. It could happen.

 

[JDAtlanta]

Floyd and Rudolph are gone. if im wrong ill run through the mall naked.

Which mall.
There needs to be photos.

 

[TerryTate]

I want to hear about an arrest of some out of shape hairy guy running naked through the mall, yelling "Damn Floyd!" and "What about the investigation, huh!?"

:makeadeal

 

[IrishLax]

My predictions:

Ishaq Williams is the first frosh to record a sack.
ND beats MSU by 20+ points.
Cierre Wood finishes the season with over 1500 yards from scrimmage and 10 TDs.

 

[BGIF]

Which mall

The one in Ann Arbor where his beloved Wolverines are.

... There needs to be photos.

No need. He reveals his disingenuous trolling I.D. On mgoblue.com with the signature, " when i was born, the placenta was maize and blue" He uses the same handle, dskoo65 over there as he does here.

Unlike maison blue who made his loyalties clear when he joined this board years ago and who can discuss football as rivals with mature wit, dskoo65 is simply a wolverine troll satisfying his obsession by hair pulling.

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

The one in Ann Arbor where his beloved Wolverines are.



No need. He reveals his disingenuous trolling I.D. On mgoblue.com with the signature, " when i was born, the placenta was maize and blue" He uses the same handle, dskoo65 over there as he does here.

Unlike maison blue who made his loyalties clear when he joined this board years ago and who can discuss football as rivals with mature wit, dskoo65 is simply a wolverine troll satisfying his obsession by hair pulling.

Great work.