Sept 13 | Texas A&M

[Ndaccountant]

I can assure everyone that in this context, a 5-way REALLY IS just spaghetti, chili, onions, beans and cheese

Nah.

 

[SWirishfan]

Nah.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Orrrr, you or another staff member restricted my access - Mystery for sure

my 4k+ posts here aren't only after losses. I just state what I see, always have, always will. Not always right, and i'll shout it to the roof, i'm not at practice, practice is important, but I can only off what I see that happens during the games.

I don't want to waste time on this crap, i love ND football and discussing it. This is the best place, no places are perfect.

 

[Irish#1]

My, in my opinion, reasonable and maybe obvious take -- we need some serious improvement on the line this game and for the rest of the year. Still just hoping there was something going on -- flu, noise -- that caused regression from the tackle spots. We just didn't even seem to get into our pass sets in time. Lambert being inconsistent is whatever, he'll get better with reps. We clean that up and I'm not worried about anyone including A&M.

You actually want to discuss football? The nerve!

 

[Irish Norseman]

so when is the prediction thread going to be created?

 

[Bane]

No idea what to expect from this game. I would like to see a greater commitment to the run game.

 

[T-Boone]

After last season I like my mental prep for games to be from a position of thinking ND is underdogs. Thusly, I am supportive of a bit of pessimism on this board.

 

[PutuporShutup]

After last season I like my mental prep for games to be from a position of thinking ND is underdogs. Thusly, I am supportive of a bit of pessimism on this board.

We were hardly underdogs last year, actually never in the regular season.

But we had our backs against the wall after week 2.

We aren’t in as quite a tough of spot as last year but some areas were more clearly exposed vs miami.

Playing a good A&M next we will find out Saturday night if our issues were one off or if we actually have some player/coaching issues not easy to fix during the season.

 

[PutuporShutup]

I’m curious to see if the nd staff believes in the oline and calls more passing plays that take time to develope or if they still try to protect Carr with quick throws due to poor tackle play.

Watch this be the year we finally have a good deep WR room but an oline that can’t pass pro so we can’t utilize them.

Another option is to chip their speed rushers with a rb/te. We ain’t really do that vs Miami, instead we flared then out to throw to them. But our tackles got so blown up they still weren’t easy plays.

 

[SportsingHard]

Nah.

I don't care if anyone's a Seinfeld fan. Do not Google search "orgy guy gif."

 

[NDFAN2008]

I’m curious to see if the nd staff believes in the oline and calls more passing plays that take time to develope or if they still try to protect Carr with quick throws due to poor tackle play.

Watch this be the year we finally have a good deep WR room but an oline that can’t pass pro so we can’t utilize them.

Another option is to chip their speed rushers with a rb/te. We ain’t really do that vs Miami, instead we flared then out to throw to them. But our tackles got so blown up they still weren’t easy plays.

A&M couldn't stop the run I would hope to see a run heavy offense game plan in the first half. 2 Back sets with price and love

 

[Irish#1]

When will the depth chart for this game be released?

 

[IrishWayDomer]

When will the depth chart for this game be released?

It's been released and I don't have it readily available but it's the exact same as last week.

 

[Huntr]

 

[Free Manera]

I’m curious to see if the nd staff believes in the oline and calls more passing plays that take time to develope or if they still try to protect Carr with quick throws due to poor tackle play.

Watch this be the year we finally have a good deep WR room but an oline that can’t pass pro so we can’t utilize them.

Another option is to chip their speed rushers with a rb/te. We ain’t really do that vs Miami, instead we flared then out to throw to them. But our tackles got so blown up they still weren’t easy plays.

It's going to be a different kind of game than Miami. Their edges, especially Howell, are really good pass rushers but they don't have the DTs like Miami did to stuff the run. TAMU's weaknesses on defense are tackling and run defense. It's going to be a run to set up the pass game unless Denbrock loses his mind a la Sanford-in-a-hurricane.

 

[calvegas04]

Feels like there is a lack of hype for this game

 

[NDPhilly]

Feels like there is a lack of hype for this game

Yup, the two week break after the Miami game has me feeling like we’re still in the offseason lol

 

[PutuporShutup]

It's going to be a different kind of game than Miami. Their edges, especially Howell, are really good pass rushers but they don't have the DTs like Miami did to stuff the run. TAMU's weaknesses on defense are tackling and run defense. It's going to be a run to set up the pass game unless Denbrock loses his mind a la Sanford-in-a-hurricane.

I just think elko is going to put so much focus on stopping our run, just like he did last year. In elko's PC he said he expects a heavy dose of Love.

They stopped our run game last year until we popped two longer runs in the 2nd half. I'm all for wearing them down, I just don't think you can rely on a low scoring game and we'll need to ensure we score if they're putting 7/8 in the box and slowing the run down.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I just think elko is going to put so much focus on stopping our run, just like he did last year. In elko's PC he said he expects a heavy dose of Love.

They stopped our run game last year until we popped two longer runs in the 2nd half. I'm all for wearing them down, I just don't think you can rely on a low scoring game and we'll need to ensure we score if they're putting 7/8 in the box and slowing the run down.

To further this, Greg on Hit & Hustle yesterday mentioned that he expects this to be a higher scoring game than last year.

 

[KMac151993]

Two weeks and it is a night game...so even more waiting.

 

[tko]

More time to work on bubble screens and prevent defense.

 

[mrmcgrail]

A&m d line was much different last year. They can get after the passer but are small on the edges. They can't tackle on the back end either. Expect to pound the ball and take shots once they bring the safety down

 

[PutuporShutup]

Feels like there is a lack of hype for this game

ND is 0-1, i think most people are confused/unsure if this team will be elite title contender or not (didn't look like it vs miami). A&M hasn't built up national attention they are a title contender.

If ND was 1-0 this game would be getting a ton of attention as ND would be probably 4th in the country, clear title contender, and have a chance to make a statement.

 

[PutuporShutup]

A&m d line was much different last year. They can get after the passer but are small on the edges. They can't tackle on the back end either. Expect to pound the ball and take shots once they bring the safety down

Yep, i'll be watching to see how quickly Denbrock adjusts to whatever A&M does to stop the run, like bring an extra hat down. Does he keep running love into it thinking they can pop one or how quickly does he start taking shots.

 

[BoredIrish]

To me, this game is all about Ash. Last year ND played lights out defense to keep the team in it until they finally were able to pull ahead late.

The TAMU offense is better this year, so Ash had better bring his "A" game because if ND has to play from behind, it will limit Denbrock's options.

I have no clue how this game is going to go.

 

[Dale]

There is a tendency to talk about coordinators here on IE after losses. Players after wins. There will be a schematic battle Saturday but the reality is ND is more talented than A&M, and certain players that didn’t showcase that against Miami have to show that.

Havoc, turnovers, explosives are things that take players making plays.

 

[IrishWayDomer]

There is a tendency to talk about coordinators here on IE after losses. Players after wins. There will be a schematic battle Saturday but the reality is ND is more talented than A&M, and certain players that didn’t showcase that against Miami have to show that.

Havoc, turnovers, explosives are things that take players making plays.

QB: TBD
RB: ND (but we should factor Reed into this)
WRs: Texas A&M
OL: A&M
TE: has to be A&M?

DL: has to be A&M?
LBs: ND
CBs: ND
Safeties: TBD?

 

[BeauBenken]

QB: TBD
RB: ND (but we should factor Reed into this)
WRs: Texas A&M
OL: A&M
TE: has to be A&M?

DL: has to be A&M?
LBs: ND
CBs: ND
Safeties: TBD?

I think you're vastly underselling some of our groups.

 

[IrishWayDomer]

I think you're vastly underselling some of our groups.

Which?

 

[NDPhilly]

Is ND more talented than A&M? Pretty equal on 247 team talent average. I do think we’re more complete / proven.

In general I don’t think people respect A&M really more than anything else. They’ve built a playoff caliber roster but have continuously underperformed.

Unfortunate part of a win here is we aren’t going to get a ton of credit if we win, bc with their schedule A&M will be lucky to end up ranked, despite their roster / likely being a top 20 power rated team.