Sep 2 | Tennessee State

[Some Irish Bloke]

That's not exactly true. This game had some politics involved.

I'm sure there were, and that's fine, first time playing an FCS opponent, HBCU, etc, but they were also looking to play JSU an other HBCUs.

The whole point being, I believe Jack learned some lessons from the 2012 schedule after our last Dublin trip. If you need to play a game after Ireland, better make sure it's a game you're sure to win because Purdue (and a bad Purdue, not the usual scrappy/average Purdue) gave us all we could handle.

You can point out that the "politics" involved are why we are playing a FCS/HBCU instead of SJSU or Eastern Michigan or some other bottom of the barrel G5 team, but the premise for opening up those discussions was almost certainly the Ireland trip.

 

[GATTACA!]

It's essentially only USC now.

And USC was set to break their streak before we did but only escaped due to Covid IIRC.

 

[Luckylucci]

Bummer, Rubio looked very good on Saturday. I left the afternoon even more excited about the Bash Brothers.

 

[Lberry]

Bummer, Rubio looked very good on Saturday. I left the afternoon even more excited about the Bash Brothers.

That sucks. He played as well as any DL I thought. Really hoping this is minor and to ensure a full recovery, quickly.

Tyson Ford??

 

[PutuporShutup]

Bummer, Rubio looked very good on Saturday. I left the afternoon even more excited about the Bash Brothers.

you could see rubio limping while walking down for navy's alma mater after the game. I hoped it wasn't much, i was wrong. Hopefully a few weeks is him back in a limited role by central mi so he's full go for OSU.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

you could see rubio limping while walking down for navy's alma mater after the game. I hoped it wasn't much, i was wrong. Hopefully a few weeks is him back in a limited role by central mi so he's full go for OSU.

Yep, hopefully a sprain rather than something that needs a ”little cleaning up” as in minor cartilage damage.

 

[arndtjc]

Yep, hopefully a sprain rather than something that needs a ”little cleaning up” as in minor cartilage damage.

Pretty sure Freeman said he was getting it worked on, so guessing it’s the latter

 

[Reaper97]

The fact it’s been reported that they are working on Tempo just shows you their OL can’t pass block, because that’s when you run tempo.
Problem is, after one incompletion or sack, it kills the tempo, because the other team will sub.
I’m looking forward to seeing a bunch of 3 & outs. I think people underestimate them.
An opponent drives 50 yards area, uses 6 minutes of game clock & you turn them over at your own 20. Or you force a 3 & out, 1 minute of game clock & the punter kicks it from his own 15, giving you the ball the 40.
I like those.

 

[Reaper97]

Yep, hopefully a sprain rather than something that needs a ”little cleaning up” as in minor cartilage damage.

A scope, which is a little cleaving up, is literally 2-3 weeks now.
An actual sprain is usually 4-6 weeks.
So I will take the scope.

 

[T-Boone]

I’d rather have this sort of game/level of opponent than one like Marshall.
Neither count towards strength of schedule but one is loseable

 

[T-Boone]

Get the starters some practice in first half then get all the 2,3,4s out there.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

If we are up 4-5 scores and Estime comes out for a handoff, I'll lose my gd mind. First week, I understand the coaches are maybe not doing everything 100% but let's keep the wear and tear of Estime when we can; especially if it means we can get reps for our young backs.

 

[ulukinatme]

I don't know much about them at all other than they're coached by Eddie George and they were picked to finish 5th in their conference.

Can't find much in the way of previews for them.

We owe Eddie for '95, I say crush them into the ground.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

We owe Eddie for '95, I say crush them into the ground.

Marcus Freeman was nine years old.

 

[T-Boone]

Sam Assaf should get the most runs in this game.

 

[greyhammer90]

Really impressive press conference by Freeman. I'll be honest a lot of his more recent appearances felt a little PJ Fleck-y for my tastes but watching this reminded me of likeable he is.

 

[T-Boone]

Really impressive press conference by Freeman. I'll be honest a lot of his more recent appearances felt a little PJ Fleck-y for my tastes but watching this reminded me of likeable he is.

He should quit chewing gum during press conferences though

 

[texbender]

I have a single ticket available in section 104

 

[IRISHDODGER]

I’m sure it’ll be hot in South Bend this Sat but it’s hot as balls down south right now.

 

[Crazy Balki]

We owe Eddie for '95, I say crush them into the ground.

 

[KPENN]

I’m sure it’ll be hot in South Bend this Sat but it’s hot as balls down south right now.

@irishnd31 get your woman under control

 

[Luckylucci]

Really impressive press conference by Freeman. I'll be honest a lot of his more recent appearances felt a little PJ Fleck-y for my tastes but watching this reminded me of likeable he is.

Right there with ya. Though I couldn't put my finger on who it was reminding me of.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Marcus Freeman was nine years old.

And was cheering for OSU that week.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Run the score up.
I want to see Minchey in the second half.

 

[en dee seattle]

Supposed to be in the low 90s.

I get that Hartman is fantastic, but that's a lot of points to put up even against TSU!

 

[Luckylucci]

I get that Hartman is fantastic, but that's a lot of points to put up even against TSU!

Solid first post. Welcome!

 

[irishff1014]

Run the score up.
I want to see Minchey in the second half.

I agree about running up the score. I want to see 60 points. And for Steve to get some real throwing time.

I doubt we’ll see Minchey.

 

[ulukinatme]

I agree about running up the score. I want to see 60 points. And for Steve to get some real throwing time.

I doubt we’ll see Minchey.

If there's a game where Minchey gets in it would be this one...but have to agree. Get Angeli as many reps as possible as backup.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

Sounds like TSU has a ton of transfers. Most of them come from fellow HBCU schools I really hope ND can get to 40 pts by the early 3rd quarter so reserves can get some meaningful game reps. Every year we hope for this and it rarely happens.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Every time we talk about how soon we will get the back ups in, something goes wrong.
Marshall
Toledo
Ball St