Sep 13 | Purdue

[arrowryan]

The huge difference between this year's Purdue game and the Purdue of the past 2 years is that our offense is led by a QB that is putting up Heisman like numbers. That's why I'm expecting a blowout

 

[Buster Bluth]

The huge difference between this year's Purdue game and the Purdue of the past 2 years is that our offense is led by a QB that is putting up Heisman like numbers. That's why I'm expecting a blowout

He is? He hasn't topped 300 yards in a game. In fact Tommy Rees had more yards passing through two games (2013) than Golson does now.

t-15th in passing touchdowns
37th in passing yards
41st in completion percentage
51st in passer rating

Brady Quinn went off for 487 yards and 5 touchdowns in his third game in 2005. It would be nice if Golson could do that against Purdue.

 

[Irish#1]

Kelly didn't know if the roof and window will be open, but if it's like the Colts games, it will be up to him. Forecast calls for a high of 64, so game time should be about 60. Perfect for opening up.

 

[Irishbounty28]

He is? He hasn't topped 300 yards in a game. In fact Tommy Rees had more yards passing through two games (2013) than Golson does now.

t-15th in passing touchdowns
37th in passing yards
41st in completion percentage
51st in passer rating

Brady Quinn went off for 487 yards and 5 touchdowns in his third game in 2005. It would be nice if Golson could do that against Purdue.

His QBR is in the top ten though I believe.

 

[anarin]

The huge difference between this year's Purdue game and the Purdue of the past 2 years is that our defense is led by a coordinator that is playing an aggressive style that doesn't let the other team move the ball at will, and burn crazy amounts of the clock. That's why I'm expecting a blowout

FIFY

 

[DogDaysIrish]

He is? He hasn't topped 300 yards in a game. In fact Tommy Rees had more yards passing through two games (2013) than Golson does now.

t-15th in passing touchdowns
37th in passing yards
41st in completion percentage
51st in passer rating

Brady Quinn went off for 487 yards and 5 touchdowns in his third game in 2005. It would be nice if Golson could do that against Purdue.

 

[Circa]

Have we been able to say things.. or post things like this since the internet has been available? i can only say whoooo horsey! Hold the reigns and we are ND!

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

The defense is playing so well that field position has hurt his total yards. He's been one of the most efficient QBs in the country and has 8 touchdowns to go with it.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Field position and the fact that our receivers are dropping the bloody ball is keeping him from eclipsing the 300 yard mark. Not only that, but Rees threw the ball 51 times compared to 34 for Golson against Michigan.

I'm with Koon and the squad, no let down in the Shamrock Series. Pretty much every one of them, minus Arizona State, has been a blowout.

Irish take it 62-7

 

[Irish YJ]

He is? He hasn't topped 300 yards in a game. In fact Tommy Rees had more yards passing through two games (2013) than Golson does now.

t-15th in passing touchdowns
37th in passing yards
41st in completion percentage
51st in passer rating

Brady Quinn went off for 487 yards and 5 touchdowns in his third game in 2005. It would be nice if Golson could do that against Purdue.

Compare the same opponent, Michigan..
A couple key stats.... TOs... TR2, EG0
ND also threw more, rushed less, primarily because ND fell behind early 10-0, and TR threw interceptions in the 2nd and 4th.
ND also did a much better when it comes to ball control and special teams.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

We don't need to use facts to prove Tommy Rees sucked when we all saw it with our own two eyes for 4 long years.

 

[nd_fan]

Anyone have a subscription to ESPN insider?

I wanna read this article about ND

"Is Notre Dame a playoff contender?"
Is Notre Dame a legitimate College Football Playoff contender? - ESPN

 

[Cali_domer]

Anyone have a subscription to ESPN insider?

I wanna read this article about ND

"Is Notre Dame a playoff contender?"
Is Notre Dame a legitimate College Football Playoff contender? - ESPN

It's espn I think I can answer that without reading it. No

 

[Irishnuke]

I just have a bad feeling about this one. I think Purdue is going to score.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Anyone have a subscription to ESPN insider?

I wanna read this article about ND

"Is Notre Dame a playoff contender?"
Is Notre Dame a legitimate College Football Playoff contender? - ESPN

1. Will Notre Dame be a playoff contender?
Travis Haney: No, because it isn't winning at FSU and USC. It's an eight- to 10-win team, one that is vastly improved on offense because of quarterback Everett Golson, but let's not get carried away with the Michigan win. The Wolverines looked just like the version that flat-lined late last season, OC change or not. I like Notre Dame. It has an outside shot at a New Year's Six bowl game, depending on how things go. But it's not a playoff team.

Kevin Weidl: Yes. This a much better outfit than I anticipated after watching the Irish on tape. Golson is executing the offense at a high level, and the defense -- which features the most athleticism and speed it has had on that side of the ball in a long time -- should keep Notre Dame in every game. The Irish have a daunting schedule, but if they can navigate it with one or two losses, they will be in the conversation for one of the playoff spots.


KC Joyner: No. They may look like one for the next few weeks, but a brutal schedule is part of why ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) projects the Fighting Irish to finish the season with at least two losses.

Ryan McGee: No. I think they are better than most expected because Golson suddenly looks like Cam Newton. But their schedule has too many big land mines in it with Stanford and Louisville at home and trips to Florida State, Arizona State and USC. But even if they aren't in the playoff, they will get plenty of opportunities to ruin another team's playoff chances and snatch up one of the other top-shelf bowl invites that the playoff committee will also be doling out.

Fuck em

 

[GATTACA!]

Cam Newton wut? Did EG pick up 4" and 40lbs somewhere?

 

[dublinirish]

Cam Newton wut? Did EG pick up 4" and 40lbs somewhere?

aha yup, "journalism"

 

[deise mike]

For ESPN I don't think the analysis is unreasonable. The schedule is unreasonable. Would any team in the country come out of it unscathed?

 

[Irish YJ]

I just have a bad feeling about this one. I think Purdue is going to score a FG.

fify

 

[Irish#1]

Field position and the fact that our receivers are dropping the bloody ball is keeping him from eclipsing the 300 yard mark. Not only that, but Rees threw the ball 51 times compared to 34 for Golson against Michigan.

I'm with Koon and the squad, no let down in the Shamrock Series. Pretty much every one of them, minus Arizona State, has been a blowout.

Irish take it 62-7

You're supposed to sip the Kool-Aid, not gulp it.

 

[Irish YJ]

You're supposed to sip the Kool-Aid, not gulp it.

Get you some

 

[Irish#1]

Get you some

I'm afraid my bladder would not appreciate it.

You coming up for the game?

 

[Huntr]

1. Will Notre Dame be a playoff contender?
Travis Haney: No, because it isn't winning at FSU and USC. It's an eight- to 10-win team, one that is vastly improved on offense because of quarterback Everett Golson, but let's not get carried away with the Michigan win. The Wolverines looked just like the version that flat-lined late last season, OC change or not. I like Notre Dame. It has an outside shot at a New Year's Six bowl game, depending on how things go. But it's not a playoff team.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

ESPN isn't being unreasonable right now. This is 2012 all over again, let's be fair: over the last decade we've started in the top 25 often and rarely finished inside of it.

We need to win, win big, win close games, fight, handle adversity, etc. So far, we've dominated inferior competition, that's it. Michigan carries a bigger name but it's strength was smoke and mirrors and we pants'd them on national television.

All we need to do is win. If we get to 5-0, then we can talk about disrespect if people aren't taking us seriously. If we get to 10-1, 11-1, 12-0 and people aren't giving us a chance, then we have a reason to gripe.

Win and the rest is just noise.

 

[Irish YJ]

I'm afraid my bladder would not appreciate it.

You coming up for the game?

Just so happened I firmed a business trip to Indy for next week LOL. Going to start looking for tix after my morning meetings complete. Flying in around 3ish on Saturday I think. Will email you a bit later this AM.

 

[Irish YJ]

ESPN isn't being unreasonable right now. This is 2012 all over again, let's be fair: over the last decade we've started in the top 25 often and rarely finished inside of it.

We need to win, win big, win close games, fight, handle adversity, etc. So far, we've dominated inferior competition, that's it. Michigan carries a bigger name but it's strength was smoke and mirrors and we pants'd them on national television.

All we need to do is win. If we get to 5-0, then we can talk about disrespect if people aren't taking us seriously. If we get to 10-1, 11-1, 12-0 and people aren't giving us a chance, then we have a reason to gripe.

Win and the rest is just noise.

I do think we are a much improved team, but you are spot on. Beat Stanford and we can start talking about bowl and final four possibilities. I stand by my earlier prediction that we will hang 40 on Rice/Purdue/Syracuse, which we should do if we are "that good". The UM win was good, and far better than I imagined, but Stanford is the first true hurdle and measuring stick IMO.

 

[PANDFAN]

Fuck em

i would delete the insider info posted

 

[Irish#1]

ESPN isn't being unreasonable right now. This is 2012 all over again, let's be fair: over the last decade we've started in the top 25 often and rarely finished inside of it.

We need to win, win big, win close games, fight, handle adversity, etc. So far, we've dominated inferior competition, that's it. Michigan carries a bigger name but it's strength was smoke and mirrors and we pants'd them on national television.

All we need to do is win. If we get to 5-0, then we can talk about disrespect if people aren't taking us seriously. If we get to 10-1, 11-1, 12-0 and people aren't giving us a chance, then we have a reason to gripe.

Win and the rest is just noise.

I do think we are a much improved team, but you are spot on. Beat Stanford and we can start talking about bowl and final four possibilities. I stand by my earlier prediction that we will hang 40 on Rice/Purdue/Syracuse, which we should do if we are "that good". The UM win was good, and far better than I imagined, but Stanford is the first true hurdle and measuring stick IMO.

Agree with both of you, but here is one significant difference. We steamrolled both teams. In the past we may have won, but we haven't buried them like we should.

 

[Irish YJ]

Agree with both of you, but here is one significant difference. We steamrolled both teams. In the past we may have won, but we haven't buried them like we should.

No argument here. I do personally believe, maybe hope is a better word, that this year is different and we turn the corner. I have not felt that way in a long time. Looking forward to attending my first game in long time and seeing the beat down first hand! That said I'm trying not to think past Stanford.

 

[IrishLax]

I don't think we're a playoff team. I think next year if everyone comes back (we can literally return our entire starting offense save Koyack if you don't count Lombard as a starter and our entire defense save Riggs) we're absolutely a playoff caliber team with a MUCH easier schedule.

This year we have to go 11-1. We have 6 games left that we can conceivably lose without it being a huge upset... UNC, Louisville, ASU, USC, Stanford, FSU. I think UNC kind of sucks right now and if they don't improve we should handle them rather easily, but last year they got much better down the stretch. Right now Louisville doesn't look amazing but they look really well rounded and we could definitely lose that game. ASU is awesome offensively, but I think they're soft and overrated. USC is laughably overrated they looked like shit against Stanford BUT they're only going to get better as the year goes on. Stanford does not look like a winnable game right now, because they are set up to exploit our weaknesses. And then you have FSU, where I strangely think we have a decent chance of stealing that game.

I'd pick us for 9 wins right now. I think 11 is possible if we get past Stanford (don't think that will happen though) without injuries, but Stanford usually beats you up. If we continue to stay healthy through FSU/ASU/Louisville/USC then I think we win at least two of those games setting up entrance into one of the four "BCS" games where we hopefully play BYU or a B1G team and not fucking A&M/Bama/Georgia/Auburn.