Sep 4 | Texas

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

For me ...

Hayes and Crawford on D

ESB and Folston on O

Agree. I'm interested in seeing the whole secondary, even Sebastian (for better or for worse).

I want to see how our LBs look now that Joe and Jaylon are out. Want to see if Nyles Morgan can finally be what we've all been hoping.

Want to see if our DL can get pressure and stop the running game.

Can our WRs get open/make catches/get yards after the catch?

How does Dexter do with his first touches. It's hard to explain but I'm expecting Dexter to explode onto the scene. I think Folston will be solid/consistent, I think Adams will be great again but I'm hoping Dexter makes them both work to maintain that starting spot.

Can our OL gel early?

Can our QBs split time and stay engaged?

So. Many. Questions.

I don't blame people for picking Texas, I think it's based more on image than fact but it's hard to fault them if they are looking for an upset pick.

 

[NDGOLDEN]

The betting line moved up to 4.5 now just FYI

 

[zelezo vlk]

I'm ready for this game.

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[nsisk157]

Just crushed some Franklin's. Got a tour of the smokers as well. Worth every minute of the wait..

 

[Bugzly21]

Who cares who the "experts" pick? These guys going against ND also picked LSU, MissSt, chOklahoma, Northwestern and on and on.

 

[BobbyMac]

One player on each side of the ball I'm looking forward to seeing:

Offense: Q
Defense: Daelin Hayes

I like havoc. The players I want to see unleash holy wrath are McG and Q on the mere mortals lined up across from them and Cruise Missle #5. I have ZERO doubt Morgan will look like the Bama LB's looked against SC last night... blowing people up. He may not be in the right gap every time and I don't care as long as he's hitting someone wearing the other colors. I have a feeling he'll be the human highlight reel equivalent to what Will Fuller was last year.

Mostly though, I'm excited to see Malik back on the field, healthy and competing and may the best man win. I'm watching the game with jojoblack today so whatever happens, it will be interesting for sure. lol

 

[LoveThee]

Anyone know if its possible to watch this online?

 

[Kingbish01]

I think our defense and BVG is going to be a big shock to us all this year. If you look back at BVG at UGA, year 3 everything seemed to click. I have a weird feeling the same thing is going to happen this year for us. ND tonight by 14

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

I think our defense and BVG is going to be a big shock to us all this year. If you look back at BVG at UGA, year 3 everything seemed to click. I have a weird feeling the same thing is going to happen this year for us. ND tonight by 14

I think you're right. I got a lot more confident in this idea when I watched all the individual coach and player interviews on media day. I think Nyles knows what to do and I think Tranquill will be the QB in the back end. Drew is the best student academically on the team

 

[Kingbish01]

I think you're right. I got a lot more confident in this idea when I watched all the individual coach and player interviews on media day. I think Nyles knows what to do and I think Tranquill will be the QB in the back end. Drew is the best student academically on the team

I think you're spot on about Drew, last year in the game he got hurt....I remember thinking he was an absolute monster. I'm excited to see how he does, hope we are comparing him to Zibby pretty quick. I also like the under for all you other gamblers out there.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

I think you're spot on about Drew, last year in the game he got hurt....I remember thinking he was an absolute monster. I'm excited to see how he does, hope we are comparing him to Zibby pretty quick. I also like the under for all you other gamblers out there.

Oh man.......I LOVED Zibby. Tranquill was a MONSTER last year against GT and people go talking about being worried about his ability. If he stays healthy he will silence all doubters IMO

 

[NDgradstudent]

Anyone know if its possible to watch this online?

If you have a cable subscription that includes ESPN, you can watch it on WatchESPN. Otherwise, just google "watch abc live" and you should be able to find a stream somewhere or other.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Ugh is it 7:30 yet. I can't wait any longer.


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[IrishFaninTX]

And pretty much every gambling sharp is saying take Texas and the points. The consensus is that we aren't going to win, because Texas is at home with a talented team and experts think we take a step back losing all the NFL talent we did last year.

So we lost talent but we gained talent. Texas was horrible last year and though they should be improved with a year under their belts, but I guess I missed the part where ND lost all their talent and therefore can't compete with Texas. Our recruiting classes have been really good the last few years and due to injuries last year young players got a lot of experience. Obviously there is a chance we lose but what am I missing that makes Texas the better gamble?

 

[NDVirginia19]

Anyone know if its possible to watch this online?

I'm pretty sure on Watch ESPN

 

[GATTACA!]

I think our defense and BVG is going to be a big shock to us all this year. If you look back at BVG at UGA, year 3 everything seemed to click. I have a weird feeling the same thing is going to happen this year for us. ND tonight by 14

If you're right about the defense we should win by more than 14.

 

[NDohio]

The two guys I am most looking forward to:



<<<<< on Offense

Nyles Morgan on defense

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Ugh is it 7:30 yet. I can't wait any longer.


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I hear ya man. I slept in as late as I could. Going to go out for some beers to take the edge off and kill some time so I don't explode. I'm so damned excited. Can't wait to see this new squad. So many new starters this year compared to previous years.

 

[Irish4Life09]

What I don't get is how we're now 5 pt. favorites on the road, yet everyone is picking against us? Those numbers don't match up. Vegas is usually pretty spot on.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

So we lost talent but we gained talent. Texas was horrible last year and though they should be improved with a year under their belts, but I guess I missed the part where ND lost all their talent and therefore can't compete with Texas. Our recruiting classes have been really good the last few years and due to injuries last year young players got a lot of experience. Obviously there is a chance we lose but what am I missing that makes Texas the better gamble?

My thoughts exactly. RT for example. We had to slide McGlinchey over (maybe the best OT in the country) an we replace him with Alex Bars, a guy who has played a bunch via injury. Former UA all-American, 6'6 315. Same goes to a lot of positions. We lost KR at corner. Replacing him with Crawford, top 247 corner who would've started at nickel last year who had a crazy offer list. ESB....Nyles....Mustipher.....CJ......I can't wait. Come on GAMETIME!!!

 

[NDBoiler]

F it, time to start drinking.

 

[BobbyMac]

I hear ya man. I slept in as late as I could. Going to go out for some beers to take the edge off and kill some time so I don't explode. I'm so damned excited. Can't wait to see this new squad. So many new starters this year compared to previous years.

NDFanVan's starting a new national tradition: Molson's College Football Night in Canada.

The question is, what will he look like after the game? This?

or this?

 

[Irish Insanity]

The betting line moved up to 4.5 now just FYI

Late money on ND to cover it sounds like.

Who cares who the "experts" pick? These guys going against ND also picked LSU, MissSt, chOklahoma, Northwestern and on and on.

Exactly.

Anyone know if its possible to watch this online?

 

[NDohio]

My thoughts exactly. RT for example. We had to slide McGlinchey over (maybe the best OT in the country) an we replace him with Alex Bars, a guy who has played a bunch via injury. Former UA all-American, 6'6 315. Same goes to a lot of positions. We lost KR at corner. Replacing him with Crawford, top 247 corner who would've started at nickel last year who had a crazy offer list. ESB....Nyles....Mustipher.....CJ......I can't wait. Come on GAMETIME!!!

Man I love the positive vibes you bring to this board.

Please stay out of this thread between the hours of 7:30 and 11:30 - you will hate it...

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

2 slabs of ribs, 8 skewers of shrimp, some sides and plenty of beer! Let's do this !!
GO IRISH!!!

 

[arrowryan]

Yeah. Who gives a shit if we lost a bunch of guys to the NFL. If BK and his team is truly a top 10 team, the guys who are replacing 2015 starters will be just fine. For some reason ESPN thinks we replaced them with a bunch of Joe Schmidts.

 

[Legacy]

Texas to host more than 25 visitors for Notre Dame game

Wish we could play Texas annually.

Senior walk-on quarterback Trey Holtz had a message for the burnt orange faithful before the game:

Trey Holtz @TreyHoltz
This is the most hyped game I've ever been in. All we ask from the fans is to make this the loudest and best atmosphere we've ever had ������
9:32 AM - 4 Sep 2016

 

[Sherm Sticky]

So we lost talent but we gained talent. Texas was horrible last year and though they should be improved with a year under their belts, but I guess I missed the part where ND lost all their talent and therefore can't compete with Texas. Our recruiting classes have been really good the last few years and due to injuries last year young players got a lot of experience. Obviously there is a chance we lose but what am I missing that makes Texas the better gamble?

Exactly. 100% agree with you.


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[GATTACA!]

Yeah. Who gives a shit if we lost a bunch of guys to the NFL. If BK and his team is truly a top 10 team, the guys who are replacing 2015 starters will be just fine. For some reason ESPN thinks we replaced them with a bunch of Joe Schmidts.

Also every single analyst keeps bringing up the QB battle like we are picking between Tommy Rees and Dayne Crist. We're not, we have two really good viable options. Plus of any coach I trust BK who took Tony Pike and some other schmuck to an undefeated season using a QB carrousel.

 

[greyhammer90]

The two guys I am most looking forward to:



<<<<< on Offense

Nyles Morgan on defense

Folston might be the most underappreciated talent on ND in my lifetime. Fans just forget about him.