Sept 2 | Temple

[TDHeysus]

Delay of game... followed by a timeout just before another delay of game... followed by a simple off tackle for one yard.

comeback from commercial and the ball is snapped when Wimbush is not expecting it; Adams falls on it for a loss of 13.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

In the BK era, the season opener has typically been a harbinger of how good or bad that season would end up. The two most comfortable openers were blowout wins of Navy in 2012 & Texas in 2015 which led to BKs two best seasons at ND & his only seasons with double-digit wins.

So what do you need to see in the opener vs Temple to feel good about the season ahead?

Quality question so I'll take a shot.

If this is going to be a good season I'd like to see 250+ yds passing, 225+ yds rushing

I think we should force at least one turnover, we should get at least 3 sacks and we should win field position throughout. Brandon's jersey should be relatively clean.

We should cover the spread. I believe those are modest goals for a good team.

 

[arrowryan]

Brian Kelly presser at noon today. That should also mean the official depth chart should be released. I think we already know who the starters are, but it'll nice to have it be official.

I can't believe its game week. I'm pretty nervous. I listened to Power Hour and Temple doesn't seem to be that bad.

 

[dublinirish]

Brian Kelly presser at noon today. That should also mean the official depth chart should be released. I think we already know who the starters are, but it'll nice to have it be official.

I can't believe its game week. I'm pretty nervous. I listened to Power Hour and Temple doesn't seem to be that bad.

the temple beat guy made them sound like the '85 Bears FFS

Keep an eye out for the fullback who wears 4, Nick Sharga. He's a NDNation poster's wet dream.

 

[Irish#1]

In the BK era, the season opener has typically been a harbinger of how good or bad that season would end up. The two most comfortable openers were blowout wins of Navy in 2012 & Texas in 2015 which led to BKs two best seasons at ND & his only seasons with double-digit wins.

So what do you need to see in the opener vs Temple to feel good about the season ahead?

52-0
Second stringers play 4th quarter
4 sacks
2 INT's
675 total yards of offense
Wimbush 15-15, no INT's
450 yards rushing
KO & Punt return for TD's
No sacks given up
Tillery dominant with 8 solo tackles
Temple 50 yards rushing
and Yoon with a 63 yard FG just for good measure

I think that covers it.

 

[BobbyMac]

The Weather Channel's Long Range Weather forecasts a nice day for the Temple game.

Mostly Sunny
79°/59°
Precip 10% Wind SSE 9 mph Humidity 64%


HOWEVER, The National Hurricane Center's 1 am Advisory 5 Day Forecast "PROJECTS" Harvey to be north of Memphis at 7 pm Friday Night and in the vicinity of Land Between The Lakes by Game Time. Harvey is expected to be around Louisville around 7 pm Saturday with South Bend on the boundary of the cone. It may not impact the game but it could be nasty for the day trippers trying to get home especially those heading east. The NHC projects the storm heading NE along a line from Memphis, L'ville, to Columbus.

I can't believe TWC hasn't yet noticed ND is playing in SB on Saturday. ND has attracted the last two sub-tropical events like a magnet and after a 4-8 season... it's now its own mega-depression that is sure to suck in a comparatively minor depression like Harvey into its vortice.

When that happens, I predict Wimbush will be 19-62 for 158 yds and 4 Int's.

 

[arrowryan]

the temple beat guy made them sound like the '85 Bears FFS

Keep an eye out for the fullback who wears 4, Nick Sharga. He's a NDNation poster's wet dream.

Yeah I think that Temple beatwriter was full of shit most of the time. Before he named a player for Temple, he'd always list their height and weight as if it was supposed to be super impressive lol. He confidently said that their OLB was 220 pounds and their center was 290; I was thinking to myself "is that supposed to be good?" lol.

But we'll see on Saturday. I do agree that they have a good secondary and that will be a good test for Wimbush and the receivers

 

[dublinirish]

Yeah I think that Temple beatwriter was full of shit most of the time. Before he named a player for Temple, he'd always list their height and weight as if it was supposed to be super impressive lol. He confidently said that their OLB was 220 pounds and their center was 290; I was thinking to myself "is that supposed to be good?" lol.

But we'll see on Saturday. I do agree that they have a good secondary and that will be a good test for Wimbush and the receivers

TIL they got a guy who plays WR and Defensive End as a pass rusher which sounds like of neat.

He's their Claypool

 

[arrowryan]

TIL they got a guy who plays WR and Defensive End as a pass rusher which sounds like of neat.

He's their Claypool

If McGlinchey gets beat by a WR, he deserves to go undrafted

 

[Meatloaf]

If it makes anyone feel better, this vaunted Temple defense with a first round pick on their dline got 34 hung on them in their bowl game with Wake Forest, who ranked 120th in scoring O. The 34 points was 2 touchdowns above their season average of 20.4 ppg.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Best time of the year right now. Here's to getting back to winning ways. I'm excited to see what this team looks like.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Best time of the year right now. Here's to getting back to winning ways. I'm excited to see what this team looks like.

This is what worries me. Need to jump off to quick start this season. Need a big win Saturday, and a win over Georgia. If that happens, I think the confidence is back and we can have a good - great season.

At least, I'm slightly encouraged that we have a new coaches. I think that will clear out a lot of the "defeated" attitudes.

 

[CHIDomer9]

the temple beat guy made them sound like the '85 Bears FFS

Keep an eye out for the fullback who wears 4, Nick Sharga. He's a NDNation poster's wet dream.

I'm sure the NBC broadcast will do their best to not pander to the dumber contingents of our fan base.

 

[dublinirish]

I'm sure the NBC broadcast will do their best to not pander to the dumber contingents of our fan base.

haha, i actually remember this kid and he is indeed a beast. he's looks like clay matthews playing fullback complete with a sick flow that should grace the Minnesota State High School Hockey tournament.

 

[zelezo vlk]

haha, i actually remember this kid and he is indeed a beast. he's looks like clay matthews playing fullback complete with a sick flow that should grace the Minnesota State High School Hockey tournament.

Clay Matthews does not have a sick flow.

 

[#1rish]

Not surprising, but no Stepherson on the depth chart for Temple.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Putting decals on the game helmets today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARA?src=hash">#ARA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestHelmetsInTheGame?src=hash">#BestHelmetsInTheGame</a> <a href="https://t.co/i6rR7oVYL7">pic.twitter.com/i6rR7oVYL7</a></p>— Adam Myers (@adam_nd_myers) <a href="https://twitter.com/adam_nd_myers/status/902533064311623681">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like freshman Jonathan Doerer will indeed handle kickoffs. CJ Sanders and Chris Finke starting tandem for both kick & punt return.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/902532923731128320">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two true freshmen listed No. 2 on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>'s D-Line for Temple: NG <a href="https://twitter.com/Truk_sauce">@Truk_sauce</a> (Kurt Hinish) & DT <a href="https://twitter.com/myraaann">@myraaann</a> (Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa).</p>— Eric Hansen (@EHansenNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/EHansenNDI/status/902534434620145667">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

I want to see a clean well managed game. I understand it's the first real game for our QB so I know there will be some errors. Imo it's to early to say how the D-line and O-line will play this year but I hope with the new strength And conditioning program we see better production.

 

[koonja]

So both transfer WRs are starting? That's surprising.

Can't wait to watch two 18 year old DTs tackle Chubb.

 

[beryirish]

So both transfer WRs are starting? That's surprising.

Can't wait to watch two 18 year old DTs tackle Chubb.

It's cool - this defense will be gang tackling anyways.

 

[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The fact two freshmen beat out two juniors at defensive tackle is &#55357;&#56384;. That's a man's position. <a href="https://t.co/4SA58f94Hx">pic.twitter.com/4SA58f94Hx</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902539268807118854">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[zelezo vlk]

Yeah, I was really hoping MDT could step it up. That has me much more worried.

 

[stlnd01]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The fact two freshmen beat out two juniors at defensive tackle is ��. That's a man's position. <a href="https://t.co/4SA58f94Hx">pic.twitter.com/4SA58f94Hx</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902539268807118854">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Doesn't it probably say more about the juniors?

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Are we really buying that WR dept chart? Color me skeptical.

 

[koonja]

Doesn't it probably say more about the juniors?

Yeah, they're 3 stars turned 3 star apparently. Juniors in the system and get beat out by a couple of kids who could buy cigarettes starting last week.

If we're bringing in 5-star freshman DT's this would be more ideal, but we're bringing in guys that need time. This is really concerning, and I feel bad for Nyles because he's going to have a tougher time doing his job when we're playing 18 year olds right in front of his face.

Like Sampson tweeted, DT is a man's position.

 

[stlnd01]

Can someone again remind me of the argument for not sliding Jay Hayes inside to spell Bonner? They are the exact same size. Hayes probably more athletic. And that way you can put both Trumbetti and D Hayes on the field at the same time. Also takes some pressure off the freshmen in the middle.

 

[stlnd01]

Are we really buying that WR dept chart? Color me skeptical.

Yeah. All the tall guys in one spot. All the speed guys in the other two. Seems lopsided.

 

[dublinirish]

Can someone again remind me of the argument for not sliding Jay Hayes inside to spell Bonner? They are the exact same size. Hayes probably more athletic. And that way you can put both Trumbetti and D Hayes on the field at the same time. Also takes some pressure off the freshmen in the middle.

well that's probably what will happen. who told you it wouldnt?

 

[zelezo vlk]

well that's probably what will happen. who told you it wouldnt?

Didn't Kelly say during a PC a few weeks ago that they are comfortable with Hayes at the 5 tech, and they weren't looking to slide him inside?