Sept 3 | Ohio State

[Henges24]

Bronny is scheduled to be visiting Ohio State for the ND game.

Over/Under for how many times they show him on the sidelines? Placing bets at 2.5.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Bronny is scheduled to be visiting Ohio State for the ND game.

Over/Under for how many times they show him on the sidelines? Placing bets at 2.5.

Hopefully under if the Irish can put OSU in a hole early…….they won’t want to show a frowning Bronny quite as much.

 

[ACamp1900]

Notre Dame? Multiple tight ends? Never

Five TE set,… do it.

 

[BilboBaggins]

Yes. We're better in the trenches, which is the hardest disadvantage to overcome. We naturally focus on QB and WR because that's been our disadvantage in the postseason recently, but those skill players can't do much if the QB is running for his life and Estime is averaging 5 YPC.

But their OFEI was 2.08 last year, which means they had--by far--the most efficient offense in the nation. So if we aren't regularly pressuring Stroud with 4 DL and/or our RBs are getting hit behind the LOS, then we're totally screwed.

OSU's LT and RT were preseason all-Americans. People overlook that. OSU is going to score points. ND can win in a shoot out... do we think Buchner wins a shootout against three Heisman hopefuls?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

OSU's LT and RT were preseason all-Americans. People overlook that. OSU is going to score points. ND can win in a shoot out... do we think Buchner wins a shootout against three Heisman hopefuls?

I think Buchner can win a game where ND controls the line of scrimmage. But if we're not winning the LOS, then no, he's not going to out-produce OSU's skill guys.

I don't expect our DL to steamroll their OL, but that match-up favors us on paper. If our front-seven plays up to its potential, a lot of OSU's advantage at QB and WR gets mitigated.

 

[Dale]

Preseason All American Cain Madden

 

[Irish du Nord]

OSU's LT and RT were preseason all-Americans. People overlook that. OSU is going to score points. ND can win in a shoot out... do we think Buchner wins a shootout against three Heisman hopefuls?

We can take advantage of their OLine, I firmly believe that

 

[BobbyMac]

 

[BilboBaggins]

Preseason All American Cain Madden

Cain Madden was an All-American because he dominated the MAC. At least these guys were 2nd-team Big Ten last year.

I don't get what's so odd about pointing out that Ohio State is in that talent tier of Alabama, Georgia, and Clemson. Will they dominate ND? I do not know. The spread certainly suggests ND is going to get slapped around.

The *loaded* 2021 class, now with a year under their belt, is probably going to have a lot to say about this game too. Seven five stars in that class... not bad. #4 prospect in the country starting at DE, #5 prospect in the country in the two-deep opposite him. If ND had that roster we would be predicting a title.

 

[arrowryan]

Might as well not even show up

 

[Dale]

Cain Madden was an All-American because he dominated the MAC. At least these guys were 2nd-team Big Ten last year.

I don't get what's so odd about pointing out that Ohio State is in that talent tier of Alabama, Georgia, and Clemson. Will they dominate ND? I do not know. The spread certainly suggests ND is going to get slapped around.

I said a fact, you said a fact. Cain Madden was also a pre season all American.

Nobody forgets per se that people are on high on Dawand Jones and Paris Johnson. I also watched the Michigan game. Those guys are loads for sure. I’m not too convinced they are great pass blockers.

If you’re gonna stand as the resident Buckeye, you gotta expect some push back when you say ND will score 3 points or “get slapped around”

 

[GoldenAura]

If that's not top shelf analysis I don't know what is.

 

[BilboBaggins]

I said a fact, you said a fact. Cain Madden was also a pre season all American.

Nobody forgets per se that people are on high on Dawand Jones and Paris Johnson. I also watched the Michigan game. Those guys are loads for sure. I’m not too convinced they are great pass blockers.

If you’re gonna stand as the resident Buckeye, you gotta expect some push back when you say ND will score 3 points or “get slapped around”

I didn't say ND will score 3 points.

 

[INLaw]

Been relatively calm around here tonight. Seems about time for a misunderstanding to blow into internet tough guy talk about now

 

[condoms SUCk]

WTF…was she drunk? (No italics)

 

[Wild Bill]

WTF…was she drunk? (No italics)

No, just super hot. And sweaty. Super hot and sweaty.

 

[INLaw]

Why is she employed

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Why is she employed

I think she’s an independent contractor

 

[INLaw]

Espn let her go? Shocked. I think she was also a cancer survivor so really surprised they woulda have let her go

 

[Irishben10]

Lol overhype that D line much

 

[ulukinatme]

Espn let her go? Shocked. I think she was also a cancer survivor so really surprised they woulda have let her go

I don't think she's been let go from ESPN. Unless her Wiki hasn't been updated it says she still works for ESPN. I can't imagine them letting her go either. She's been there 24 years, yeah cancer survivor too. She's generally respected rather well among athletes given the fact she's been around for quite awhile. Her analysis has been lacking at times though. There was the Ron Franklin incident when we played Purdue in 2007. She got skewered pretty good after she dropped the Corporate Elbow on another journalist after a Sugar Bowl game too.

 

[WildMan1]

It's not that OSU will be great on defense, but they have elite talent to play with so they *might* be good. It's that Notre Dame's quarterback play is a HUGE variable and the same shortcomings of previous years are still here: lack of interior run game (Patterson being hurt doesn't help) and a WR corp that cannot get separation.

I pulled the 31-3 out of my ass as a reference to the Clemson playoff game wherein the Irish were beat 30-3. Is Ohio State's defense Clemson good? Hell no. But I think the Notre Dame offense could be ranked around 50ish if Buchner doesn't show significant passing improvement from his true freshman campaign.

Everyone wants to say Knowles won't turn it around immediately... but are we to forget that Notre Dame was 79th in rushing ypg last season?

I'm a Doubting Thomas for Notre Dame's offense until proven otherwise. I think OSU can guard WRs one-on-one well enough to blitz Buchner and/or stack the box. It's pretty obvious that Rees has to get the TEs and RBs split out so much to take pressure off of this inevitable defensive mindset. But great, you've split Mayer and RBs out, can Buchner actually go through his reads under the pressure they will bring? It's just a lot to ask and I would not be surprised if they fell flat on their face week one.

What makes you think Styles or even Colzie can’t get separation? Lol

I agree it all hinges in Buchners ability to distribute the ball..

But he’s had the same offensive coach for a while now.. it’s normal to assume a kid with his talent will take a leap forward.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Good, more stuff like this. I want the underdog roll here. Piss ND off. The more they hype up OSU, the bigger the letdown if we win.

 

[Irish#1]

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[IRISHDODGER]

Bronny is scheduled to be visiting Ohio State for the ND game.

Over/Under for how many times they show him on the sidelines? Placing bets at 2.5.

Depends on if the game gets out of hand. Remember how often they went to AJ McCarron’s fiancé when the BCS NC got out of hand?

 

[Irish#1]

Been relatively calm around here tonight. Seems about time for a misunderstanding to blow into internet tough guy talk about now

Lol......You can't manufacture them. They have to grow organically to be entertaining.

 

[Irish#1]

Depends on if the game gets out of hand. Remember how often they went to AJ McCarron’s fiancé when the BCS NC got out of hand?

didn't know who he was talking about. Had to look him up. I'll take AJ's dish over Bronny.

 

[WildMan1]

This game can’t get here soon enough..

I get feeling the anxiety of going up against a team this loaded but if Buchner can use his legs & make the throws (a loaded phrase) then this goes down to the wire.

I’m honestly surprised at how many people have given this game away..

You’re just going to fade this DL like it’s not the best fu*^ing group we’ve rolled out in decades??

Liafu will be flying around.. Cam Hart will hold it down.. there’s some questions but plenty of talent to emerge.. Joseph is a proven leader, playmaker..

Do we just forget that MF was the premiere DC in the nation?? He’s had the entire offseason to gameplan with his coaches..

Does he strike you as the type that under prepares or gets outworked?

Everyone just imagines Buchner throwing ducks around under pressure while completely ignoring the fact that we have a Top 5 OL GROUP WITH THE BEST FUGGING OL COACH IN THE COUNTRY..

Speed - Tyree
Power - Estime
All around - Diggs

Ohio St. Is just going to suffocate all of that?

And if they try? Maybe Tommy has drawn up a few plays for the best TE in the country?

“oUr WrS cAnT gEt seParaTioN”

Go watch Styles tape from last year.. Xavier Watts is phenomenal on his feet.. he’ll get separation.. Thomas, Colzie, Lenzy & Merriweather.. all duds? Cmon

And Buchner can run.. there’s no denying this.. and that fact can mask a ton of deficiencies on offense, should they become a factor.

Everything changes when they know QB1 can scurry for 1st downs.

This comes down to the wire.. I think we see the type of ND Football we’ve been waiting for.. and Marcus will be the reason why.

99	Rylie Mills	6-5	292	Jr./Jr.
31	Nana Osafo-Mensah	6-3	250	Sr./Jr.
90	Alexander Ehrensberger	6-7	267	Jr./So
91	Aiden Gobaira	6-4	241	Fr./Fr.

Isaiah Foskey	6-5	265	Sr./Jr.
9	Justin Ademilola	6-2	253	Gr./Sr.
12	Jordan Botelho	6-3	250	Jr./Jr.
40	Joshua Burnham	6-4	233	Fr./Fr.
34	Osita Ekwonu	6-1	235	Sr./Jr.

Defensive Tackle

No.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
57	Jayson Ademilola	6-3	285	Gr./Sr.+
54	Jacob Lacey	6-2	280	Sr./Sr.
98	Tyson Ford	6-4	275	Fr./Fr.
41	Donovan Hinish	6-2	280	Fr./Fr.

Nose Guard

No.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
56	Howard Cross III	6-1	276	Sr./Jr.
65	Chris Smith	6-1	310	Gr./Sr.+
97	Gabe Rubio	6-5	295	So./Fr.
47	Jason Onye	6-5

 

[sixstar]

Depends on if the game gets out of hand. Remember how often they went to AJ McCarron’s fiancé when the BCS NC got out of hand?

i was thankful for the diversion. any diversion from the results on the field. but then the Lennay thing happened. 2012 offseason was heartwrenching.

 

[Kingbish01]

They've lost 3 or more games 3 times in the last 20 years. They are always loaded and a favorite to win it all. BUT....they are known to drop an early game. USC, Oregon, Oklahoma, Va Tech, Miami.....annnnd hopefully ND!