Sept 22 | Wake Forest

[wizards8507]

So I post here as much any anyone but apparently I never venture into the actual football threads. Why is Book starting?

 

[Irishize]

Greg McElroy on the WSU vs USC broadcast just called the upset of Wake Forest over Notre Dame.


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It’s noting personal towards McElroy but I listen to him on mornings on SXM ESPNU and he really doesn’t do his homework. He knows football but he doesn’t seem to do serious research.

For instance, last season he listed the UGA LB corps as their weak spot. Last night, he & Luginbill & Pasch pushed the narrative that JT Daniels should be in HS right now enjoying his SR year. That’s true, but they didn’t mention that Daniels had been held back one year (ala Jimmy Clausen) so he’s still the average age of every true freshman.

Again, I’m sure he’s a nice guy...but he’s stealing money from ESPN & SXM IMO...there’s much better analysts who are better at doing their homework.

 

[NDRock]

So I post here as much any anyone but apparently I never venture into the actual football threads. Why is Book starting?

I assume because in the last 7 games, we've averaged 20 points and haven't scored more than 24. Easiest position to change.

 

[calvegas04]

So I post here as much any anyone but apparently I never venture into the actual football threads. Why is Book starting?

Best QB on the team

 

[ACamp1900]

He went to bama, dude prob hasn’t researched a single thing since high school...

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trevor Ruhland taking first-team reps at RG. Tommy Kraemer working with a 2nd unit with a heavily taped ankle.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1043525618841919488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Irishize]

So I post here as much any anyone but apparently I never venture into the actual football threads. Why is Book starting?

None of us know precisely why BK is going w/ the change but the talk has been that they have to be more consistent on offense as they have stalled w/ 3 & outs far too often. Some fans believe it’s all on BW’s inability to pass consistently. Others feel it’s a combo of inconsistent OL play (Kraemer struggles pulling or getting horizontal & Hainsey has been slow to recover from injury), bad WR play (Claypool has been dogging it; not finising routes/Finke & Boykin have drops) and RBs are inexperienced w/ Soph TJ Jr & former WR Armstrong. Often not mentioned, is the fact that ND recruits TE as well, if not better; than any program in the nation yet they have been nonexistent. Yes, Kmet is hurt but that doesn’t mean Brock Wright can’t make a bigger impact.

That’s my two cents.

 

[Irishize]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trevor Ruhland taking first-team reps at RG. Tommy Kraemer working with a 2nd unit with a heavily taped ankle.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1043525618841919488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Which also points to more passing &/or moving pocket as Ruhland is more agile that Kraemer. Tommy is great at blocking straight ahead & using his leverage to dominate his opponent, but when it comes to pulling or moving horizontally...he’s not good.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trevor Ruhland taking first-team reps at RG. Tommy Kraemer working with a 2nd unit with a heavily taped ankle.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1043525618841919488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Assuming Ruhland is starting and Kraemer isn't close to full speed, who is next man in if there is an injury? Kraemer was the swing guy, so do we bump Bars out to tackle if there is an injury there and throw Lugg in at guard?

 

[arrowryan]

Assuming Ruhland is starting and Kraemer isn't close to full speed, who is next man in if there is an injury? Kraemer was the swing guy, so do we bump Bars out to tackle if there is an injury there and throw Lugg in at guard?

I would guess Banks

 

[Irishize]

Let’s all hope Book’s starting debut is far more effective than his starting debut last season at UNC. If not, this will be ND’s first loss.

 

[KPENN]

Let’s all hope Book’s starting debut is far more effective than his starting debut last season at UNC. If not, this will be ND’s first loss.

I mean, that’s not a good game to use.

 

[BabyIrish]

Stadium isn’t even half full. What in the world

 

[arrowryan]

Book is officially starting per Notre Dame's twitter.

 

[Greenore]

The local NBC affiliate, WXII, is televising the game. I could not find anything that it is being streamed but have not looked very hard.

Go Irish!!

I'm watching it "up north" on ABC - Detroit... if that's an option for you.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Henges24]

Watch Book turn this offense into above average...please God.

Nervous this game is going to be another nail biter.

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

A lot of people on this forum are getting their wish: Ian Book. Hopefully it jumpstarts the offense...

 

[tadman95]

Definitely louder ND crowd

 

[NorthDakota]

How does a team not have a full stadium when ND is in town???????

 

[wizards8507]

The pre-snap camera looks like it's mounted to a damn blimp. Zoom in please.

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

That was much better than Wimbush...

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

At least Wimbush plays great thru the scripted portion of the game

 

[AllGoldEverything]

Bars......as a senior captain, you just can't make that mistake on 3rd down

 

[IrishLax]

Changing QBs and we have our worst starting drive of the year.

 

[gkIrish]

Ugly start

 

[ickythump1225]

I've noticed that ND is noticeably less disciplined this year and gets more penalties. At least it seems that way.

 

[wizards8507]

At least Wimbush plays great thru the scripted portion of the game

Book made a great throw that Wimbush can't make on a play that got called back. That drive was zero percent his fault.

 

[OhioIrish31]

That was much better than Wimbush...

I don't think so

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Book looks poised blame that on bars horrible play

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

Book made a great throw that Wimbush can't make on a play that got called back. That drive was zero percent his fault.

And Wimbush likely runs for the first down on the play that Book gained two out of bounds...tit for tat.