Sept 2 | Louisville

[Irish#1]

I’m going with a buddy (Purdue grad) who lives in Floyds Knobs, IN (Louisville burb). He been to a few games and says the atmosphere is great, no Purdue breakfast club but fun nevertheless. So we’re just going to wing it and see how blasted we can get w/o getting into a fight.

Heard many a story about the Breakfast Club from my boys. Not that they would ever partake! lol

Good ol' Floyd Knobs. I remember the "Super Hicks" when they made the state finals back in '71. Their names escape me, but IIRC they had a couple of very good players on that team ssurrounded by a pretty good supporting cast.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

When your team isn't good tailgating is the one thing they have to latch onto

This. I got damn near blackout before the VT game in 2016.

That was the only way I could prepare myself to enter the stadium after already wasting $200 on a pair of tickets to watch that *hit product.

 

[ulukinatme]

This. I got damn near blackout before the VT game in 2016.

That was the only way I could prepare myself to enter the stadium after already wasting $200 on a pair of tickets to watch that *hit product.

That game was a real shame the way it ended. VT put that illegal hit to Kizer that didn't get called, and he got escorted off the field for concussion protocol. As he's leaving one of the VT defenders was talking trash, which was just classless. It was nice we returned the favor last year and absolutely embarrassed them at home in front of their fans and Metallica.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

That game was a real shame the way it ended. VT put that illegal hit to Kizer that didn't get called, and he got escorted off the field for concussion protocol. As he's leaving one of the VT defenders was talking trash, which was just classless. It was nice we returned the favor last year and absolutely embarrassed them at home in front of their fans and Metallica.

Yeah their fans weren't the greatest either. We blew a 17-0 lead IIRC. I was happy we took it too 'em last year too.

That ESPN production, I think it was almost 15 minutes of coverage, for that Enter Sandman was ridiculous as well.

Louisville should be a fun atmosphere. Football is back, it's a night game, and I'm sure the new coaching staff will give a few of the diehards a little optimism to keep it interesting prior to kickoff. Their fans were pretty cool in 2014 in SB.

 

[stpeteirish]

Jawon "Puma" Pass named L'ville's starting QB. Two year starter, but he was replaced by Cunningham during last year's debacle.

Cunningham is their leading returning rusher. Satterfield's App State teams were know for their rushing so I'm a little surprised Pass won the job.

 

[BabyIrish]

Jawon "Puma" Pass named L'ville's starting QB. Two year starter, but he was replaced by Cunningham during last year's debacle.

Cunningham is their leading returning rusher. Satterfield's App State teams were know for their rushing so I'm a little surprised Pass won the job.

I think Cunningham has been battling injury if I recall.

I assume BK will have his presser at noon today?

 

[arrowryan]

I think Cunningham has been battling injury if I recall.

I assume BK will have his presser at noon today?

tomorrow

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Behold, the Notre Dame depth chart. <a href="https://t.co/3rOAv2SK1V">pic.twitter.com/3rOAv2SK1V</a></p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1166738397559324672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not any surprises, except maybe Shaun Crawford listed as a starter opposite Pride. I'm sure he'll primarily be in the slot, meaning Griffith OR Vaughn comes on to play outside if they aren't in a base 2-CB alignment. Then I'm guessing Bracy comes on to play slot CB when they want to limit Crawford's reps, which I'm guessing will be pretty often.

5 guys are going to play at CB, and they're all going to play a lot.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Ouch Shayne Simon

 

[stlnd01]

A little surprised/disappointed not to see Simon or JGH on there. But having that level of talent in the three-spot is the definition of a first-world problem.

Also: McKinley! I hope he makes some things happen out there.

 

[IrishLion]

BK talking up Louisville's QB and WR corps, as well as their LT who is going to be an NFL draft pick... gotta keep the troops motivated for a *good* opponent.

Also talking up their defense, which played well early last year. They are big and physical.

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The first Louisville player Brian Kelly mentions by name is left tackle Mekhi Becton. He'll be a draft pick this spring, and it should be worth watching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> ends Julian Okwara and Khalid Kareem match up with him.</p>— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Farmer/status/1166743051399835650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly: "It's going to be a raucous environment. Louisville will be up for the challenge. We will have to match that with a fine performance. Poise, confidence, discipline."</p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1166743533539287041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on field corner: Depth is outstanding. Says you'll see all three of Crawford, Bracy, Griffith play at that spot.</p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1166743851064856578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on freshmen who have flashed: "Lot of guys have really caught our eye." <br><br>Mentions Foskey, Bramblett, Williams, Kiser.</p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1166744457074679809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says Jack Kiser can be a difference maker on special teams.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1166744524250669056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[fightingirish26]

It says McKinley has one year of eligibility left, he's not eligible for a fifth year? I would have sworn he sat out at least one year.

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Kevin Austin is on our team and he’s still practicing with us.” - Brian Kelly on WR Kevin Austin Jr.<br><br>Adds he expects Austin to be with team the entire year.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1166744786759487494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Keys: "He's been really accountable, assignment-correct, great speed. He catches the ball at full speed. Some guys have to throttle down a little bit."</p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1166745882383003649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[fightingirish26]

A little surprised/disappointed not to see Simon or JGH on there. But having that level of talent in the three-spot is the definition of a first-world problem.

Also: McKinley! I hope he makes some things happen out there.

BK did just mention Simon and JGH in the presser so they could still be in line for playing time. Sounds like more of a show me on the field in a competitive game type of situation.

 

[BabyIrish]

BK did just mention Simon and JGH in the presser so they could still be in line for playing time. Sounds like more of a show me on the field in a competitive game type of situation.

Pretty surprised with the lb depth
For sure i thought it would have read
Buck: Bilal and Buck
Mike: White and Simon

Bauer had not been mentioned that much during camp in the content I viewed

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Pretty surprised with the lb depth
For sure i thought it would have read
Buck: Bilal and Buck
Mike: White and Simon

Bauer had not been mentioned that much during camp in the content I viewed

If we read into it, we should expect Louisville to run a lot. Bauer is deployed when we are facing the triple option, run-heavy teams.

I hope Simon is fired up and ready to take that position by midseason.

 

[china423]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There can't be many FBS teams fielding a defense with just one starter over 255 pounds. Just took a quick look at 20 other depth charts and none of them -- including other three-man fronts -- had 10 guys less than 255. And they're matched up against a physical ND OL. <a href="https://t.co/hKbPEn0nph">https://t.co/hKbPEn0nph</a></p>— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooForde/status/1166752417947541504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There can't be many FBS teams fielding a defense with just one starter over 255 pounds. Just took a quick look at 20 other depth charts and none of them -- including other three-man fronts -- had 10 guys less than 255. And they're matched up against a physical ND OL. <a href="https://t.co/hKbPEn0nph">https://t.co/hKbPEn0nph</a></p>— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooForde/status/1166752417947541504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dang, sounds like a Weis defense.

 

[fightingirish26]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> 2-deep Take 2 (corrected) <a href="https://t.co/HcPmEyw943">pic.twitter.com/HcPmEyw943</a></p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1166756405623345153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDBoiler]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The first Louisville player Brian Kelly mentions by name is left tackle Mekhi Becton. He'll be a draft pick this spring, and it should be worth watching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> ends Julian Okwara and Khalid Kareem match up with him.</p>— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Farmer/status/1166743051399835650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The big guy is listed at 369lbs. Hopefully he’s got some quickness to go with that size, he’s going to need it.

 

[Irish#1]

The big guy is listed at 369lbs. Hopefully he’s got some quickness to go with that size, he’s going to need it.

A lot of quickness. I would love to see him get beat on the first pass attempt, so he starts worrying right out of the gate. lol

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Like Jafar doing KR. We could use a boost there.

 

[hungryhippo]

Like Jafar doing KR. We could use a boost there.

Was surprised to see Kyren back there with him. Excited to see what he can do. Imagine he filled Young's spot. Still a bit surprised to see Keys or Lenzy didn't get a look with the game-breaker speed.

Unrelated, didn't we go after Russ Yeast, Louisville's starting SS? What was the deal on that--too late to the party?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Was surprised to see Kyren back there with him. Excited to see what he can do. Imagine he filled Young's spot. Still a bit surprised to see Keys or Lenzy didn't get a look with the game-breaker speed.

Just spit-balling, but I wonder how much it has to do with ball security. C.J. Sanders was dynamic at both KR and screens offensively but in '16 he had some serious ball security issues with both. Maybe he doesn't trust Lenzy yet, and doesn't want to lose another WR, hence no Keys?