Sept 23 | Ohio State

[Irishdrunk]

I wonder if the OSU staff is getting nervous.

 

[OKCDomer23]

I wonder if the OSU staff is getting nervous.

I don't see how they couldn't after today. McCord literally looked like he was just going through the motions. Not that mobile at all and a lot of dink and dunk. Rare to see some down field passing. Seriously think Day may look at Brown soon. Know it's 1 game, but McCord did not impress nor show a ton of talent.

 

[ulukinatme]

Ohio State has 2 more tune up games to get McCord (Or Brown) ready. I imagine they didn't want to show too many cards either, just like we haven't. That said...I feel like this is a must win game. Buckeyes have gotten too many over us going back to '95. We're about due for things to swing back our way.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Ohio State has 2 more tune up games to get McCord (Or Brown) ready. I imagine they didn't want to show too many cards either, just like we haven't. That said...I feel like this is a must win game. Buckeyes have gotten too many over us going back to '95. We're about due for things to swing back our way.

We could have won this game if it was Week 1 again.

McCord will definitely be ready in a few weeks. He wasn’t yesterday.

Dems the breaks I guess. Buckle Up.


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[IRISHDODGER]

I wonder if the OSU staff is getting nervous.

If so it Day may be treating his nerves w/ food b/c he getting fat

 

[IrishSteelhead]

I wonder if the OSU staff is getting nervous.

Doubtful. We have seen this play out before. They will be a well oiled machine by 9/23, half because that’s the way these things work, and half because screw us.


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[Jimmy3Putt]

Doubtful. We have seen this play out before. They will be a well oiled machine by 9/23, half because that’s the way these things work, and half because screw us.


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OSU always looks great vs us.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

OSU always looks great vs us.

Another half and half.

Half they prepare well and are ready consistently in big games

Half we poop the bed in big games

We really need this one. A win would light a fire brighter than a thousand suns, and could be the turning of the corner we have desperately been waiting for.


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[rtrn2glory]

Kinda wish this game was this week

 

[Irishdrunk]

Another half and half.

Half they prepare well and are ready consistently in big games

Half we poop the bed in big games

We really need this one. A win would light a fire brighter than a thousand suns, and could be the turning of the corner we have desperately been waiting for.


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A win starts a new narrative. A loss continues the ND narrative post Holtz and unfortunately perfected by BK.

 

[ulukinatme]

We could have won this game if it was Week 1 again.

McCord will definitely be ready in a few weeks. He wasn’t yesterday.

Dems the breaks I guess. Buckle Up.


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It is a bit bullshit that they got the Week 1 contest at home, while the game at our place is halfway through the season. Of course we were breaking in a new QB last year at their place too while their guy gets a bunch of tune up games to find his footing...but that part wasn't going to be a consideration when the matchup was made several years ago.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

As a reminder, they promoted Hartline from WR coach to OC. So not only did they lose their stud QB, they lost Kevin Wilson and replaced him with their ace recruiter. I would have done the same in their shoes but this is also how you end up with Tee Martin or Tosh Lupoi driving the bus into a ditch.

The offense looking like crap might be a trend unless/until Day grabs the controls from him.

 

[arrowryan]

As a reminder, they promoted Hartline from WR coach to OC. So not only did they lose their stud QB, they lost Kevin Wilson and replaced him with their ace recruiter. I would have done the same in their shoes but this is also how you end up with Tee Martin or Tosh Lupoi driving the bus into a ditch.

The offense looking like crap might be a trend unless/until Day grabs the controls from him.

That’s assuming Day can call plays. Verdict is still out on his ability to coach, IMO.

 

[IrishTusker]

It is a bit bullshit that they got the Week 1 contest at home, while the game at our place is halfway through the season. Of course we were breaking in a new QB last year at their place too while their guy gets a bunch of tune up games to find his footing...but that part wasn't going to be a consideration when the matchup was made several years ago.

Michigan has beaten them handily two years in a row, though, at the end of the season.

 

[ulukinatme]

Michigan has beaten them handily two years in a row, though, at the end of the season.

Michigan has also had a cake walk through September and most of October both years. It's easy to get up for OSU when you only play one other good team all year in Penn State. Look how flat we came out against Marshall after the OSU game last season. When you're riding an easy wave for the first 2/3 of the season you get to feel pretty confidant by rivalry week.

 

[forkbeard3777]

I didn’t catch the Indiana game, but I’ve read and heard that the Ohio State offense pretty much stunk it up. Has me excited for 9/23. ND has some kinks to work out, but I’m cautiously optimistic. I don’t want to put the cart before the horse with NC State coming up, which is a big one, but let’s fucking go! Whip NC State’s ass and build
that momentum.

And for the love of God, don’t sell your tickets!

 

[Ndaccountant]

The WKU game is the one to watch. They have a great passing game. If OSU has to be more than vanilla, it's a tip of the cards to ND.

 

[IrishSpartan]

just saw this

 

[dankgesang]

just saw this

 

[stlnd01]

Given what both teams have shown to date, this now feels like a tossup game, no?

 

[NDFAN2008]

I think keys to the game are gonna be getting pressure on the QB don’t have to sack him but make him make mistakes. Take Harrison out of the picture make someone else beat you. Their defense doesn’t scare me I think we will score

 

[KPENN]

Biggest home game since USC 2005

 

[calvegas04]

Biggest home game since USC 2005

No it isn't

 

[NDPhilly]

No it isn't

Yeah I think it has to be 2020 #4 ND v #1 Clemson. Sucks Covid ruined that crowd.

 

[KPENN]

I’d still argue this one is bigger. There was (probably) going to be a rematch a few weeks later. Clemson’s star QB was out, and obviously the crowd too. This game will probably be a college game day game. Against a school you’re going head to head with recruits quite often. Just my opinion.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Yeah, this is WAY bigger than Clemson '20, even if the crowd wasn't compromised by COVID.

It's hard for there to be any offseason build-up when you're contemplating whether or not the season is actually going to happen for much of it.

And while Clemson was a big deal back then, Ohio State is a blue-blood and one that we haven't beaten in decades. This isn't just a top 10 matchup, but one with massive implications both for CFP contention and regarding finally having one over a team that has been more successful than ND for decades now.

 

[nsisk157]

Yeah, this is WAY bigger than Clemson '20, even if the crowd wasn't compromised by COVID.

It's hard for there to be any offseason build-up when you're contemplating whether or not the season is actually going to happen for much of it.

And while Clemson was a big deal back then, Ohio State is a blue-blood and one that we haven't beaten in decades. This isn't just a top 10 matchup, but one with massive implications both for CFP contention and regarding finally having one over a team that has been more successful than ND for decades now.

I need a level headed opinion here. I think we will struggle defensively vs OSU by not getting to the QB leaving out DBs to contend with Harrison and Co. Can someone talk me out of it?

 

[IrishBoognish]

Yeah, this is WAY bigger than Clemson '20, even if the crowd wasn't compromised by COVID.

It's hard for there to be any offseason build-up when you're contemplating whether or not the season is actually going to happen for much of it.

And while Clemson was a big deal back then, Ohio State is a blue-blood and one that we haven't beaten in decades. This isn't just a top 10 matchup, but one with massive implications both for CFP contention and regarding finally having one over a team that has been more successful than ND for decades now.

Yeah. You're right. As many times as we've beat USC and Clemson and other teams... until we beat Ohio State, it kinda won't feel real.

 

[OKCDomer23]

McCord doesn't strike fear in me like the previous recent qbs Ohio St has had: Haskins, Fields, Stroud, etc. Know he has talent but just don't see it in relation to what they have recently had. What I've seen is yes he can complete passes. Not overly emotional nor athletic. A lot of dinking and dunking. If we are truly a title contender, we win this game.

 

[IrishSpartan]

Loy said a mystery recruit we really like will be visiting.