Sept 2 | Temple

[NDMIA]

Is Javon McKinley really the 9th receiver out of 10 scholarship receivers right now? Is he going to redshirt his sophomore year? Is he hurt?

 

[Wild Bill]

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?

He did, and it was clear they have no plans on sliding him to a 3 tech. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. If teams are steamrolling through the interior, Hayes will be taking reps a 3 tech with a smile on his face.

I actually like the move putting the freshman at 2nd string. Everyone who attended practice noticed Hinish has a unique motor. Literally going so hard he throws up. If there is a fine line in skill level, I'll take a high motor young kid at DT. He'll win more battles than he loses if he puts out like that on every play. The message to the defensive line should be clear this season - none of you are great (aside from Daelin maybe), 100% effort is the person who plays and keep Nyle's clean.

Is Javon McKinley really the 9th receiver out of 10 scholarship receivers right now? Is he going to redshirt his sophomore year? Is he hurt?

I think they're trying to red shirt him.

 

[zelezo vlk]

He did, and it was clear they have no plans on sliding him to a 3 tech. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. If teams are steamrolling through the interior, Hayes will be taking reps a 3 tech with a smile on his face.

I actually like the move putting the freshman at 2nd string. Everyone who attended practice noticed Hinish has a unique motor. Literally going so hard he throws up. If there is a fine line in skill level, I'll take a high motor young kid at DT. He'll win more battles than he loses if he puts out like that on every play. The message to the defensive line should be clear this season - none of you are great (aside from Daelin maybe), 100% effort is the person who plays and keep Nyle's clean.

Real question: is it a personal foul if Hinish vomits on the guard across from him?

 

[greyhammer90]

<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>
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The texture work on those helmets. So nice.

 

[Meatloaf]

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.

Mike Frank has beaten it to death on Power Hour, but taking three developmental guys with Tiassum MDT and Taylor in the summer and shutting down DT recruiting for the '14 class was one of the staffs biggest recruiting flubs and has created yet another roster hole on defense.

 

[dublinirish]

The texture work on those helmets. So nice.

the Ara tag looks really crap. its just a sticker/decal stuck on top of pad. they should have gotten those screen printed on.

 

[snoopdog]

<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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Pretty much a 4 or borderline 5 star starting at every position. Most with reasonable experience.

I am quite comfortable with this lineup, injuries being the obvious wildcard.

 

[irishff1014]

Coach is speaking

 

[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly states ND defense will be prepared to face 3-4 Temple QBs. Adds Temple has skilled WRs.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/902562605738446848">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Temple's defense: They'll bring a confidence and a toughness that we'll have to match.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902562929047941120">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Alohi Gilman - Denied NCAA waiver to play in 2017. ND in process of deciding to appeal.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/902563305226735617">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Meatloaf]

Fuck the NCAA

 

[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly says TE Alize Mack is 100 percent heading into the Temple game.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902563605345734656">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Safety Alohi Gilman was denied his waiver for immediate eligibility. Said he's still in the process of deciding whether to appeal or not.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/902563310008233984">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says roles for Kurt Hinish and Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa will be limited. <br><br>Will be interesting to see how that shakes out.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902564123803836416">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said CB Julian Love has been very productive in the weight room, which is translating to his play.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902564239138803713">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly: In an opener, you've got to be prepared for a little bit of everything.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902565046349434880">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly believes his top 3 backs - Adams, Jones, Williams - has NFL talent. I'd concur with that assessment.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/902566479513534464">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on the RBs: Each one has a different style. Said all three (Adams, Williams, Jones) have futures at the next level.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902566629640290304">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly says all three will be actively involved in the game plan.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902566764776710145">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chip Long will be on the field calling plays, at least to start this year. Brian Kelly said he might move upstairs in the future.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902567486926725120">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elko and Tom Rees will be the only coaches in the press box to open the season. Other eight on the field.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902567660923232256">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly asked about pressure. <br><br>“Our mission is to win the national championship. Pretty high bar."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902568008014479360">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On the snap count issue on defense, eight starters went over 80 snaps at Texas last year. Brian Kelly says there won’t be a repeat.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902568425230389248">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly believes team is as prepared mentally as any team he’s coached.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/902568486106349570">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK asked if there's one element of his team he feels best about. Says this team is as prepared from a mental perspective as any he's coached</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902568567970832384">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on the pressure this season: "It’s God, Country, Notre Dame. That’s a pretty high bar ... I didn’t live up to that bar [last season]"</p>— Tobias Hoonhout (@TJHoonhout) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJHoonhout/status/902568625932029968">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Wimbush: He's got a passion for the game and he's got perseverance. He's got grit.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902568969936277504">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK asked if there's one element of his team he feels best about. Says this team is as prepared from a mental perspective as any he's coached</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/902568567970832384">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I don't remember anything about last year," Brian Kelly jokes. I hope the fan base is capable of similar amnesia.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/902569321834176512">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly calls play-calling an art and a science. Anyone that's called plays and been good at it knows how true this is. Has to be both.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/902569323734065153">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly asked about scripted play calling last year (it worked really well). Can’t explain droughts afterward “We plan on scoring more."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/902569528550342657">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Wimbush: "Brandon has passion for the game and perseverance. He’s got grit. Because he loves what he does, he doesn’t get down."</p>— Tobias Hoonhout (@TJHoonhout) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJHoonhout/status/902569360304119808">August 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

All done

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Kelly seemed almost incapable of containing his excitement to see this team perform.

I remember him saying things like, "I can't wait to see this team play" prior to the USF debacle. Let's hope he's correct in this assessment.

He's been a head coach for another 6 years since then, hopefully that's sharpened his ability to accurately assess what he's seeing in fall camp.

 

[D-BOE34]

I catch most of his pressers and I have to say the way he was swaying and playing with his hands seemed different than in the past. As if he wanted to just burst out "I am so ready to kick Temple's ass".

Could just be me wanting that to be the case. Either way, F*ck Michigan

 

[Shamrock Theories]

Kelly seemed almost incapable of containing his excitement to see this team perform.

I remember him saying things like, "I can't wait to see this team play" prior to the USF debacle. Let's hope he's correct in this assessment.

He's been a head coach for another 6 years since then, hopefully that's sharpened his ability to accurately assess what he's seeing in fall camp.

That was the most underachieving team I can think of.

They steamrolled multiple opponents, handed MSU their only loss of the season, could have easy beaten a strong 10-2 USC team, were stomping Michigan before Denard voodoo took over, and were a passable QB away from beating 4th ranked Andrew Luck led Stanford at the farm.

Obviously everything came together the next year, but that team didn't have Harrison Smith, Robert Blanton, and Jamoris Slaughter, Trevor Robinson, Jonas Gray, or Michael Floyd. Some real good players there.