Sept 30 | Duke

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Word now apply all those points to the Duke Clemson game a few weeks ago in a matchup where Duke couldn't stop skull fucking all of Clemson's five stars for 4 quarters.
You just did. So I’l apply it to Elko’s defense in 2017 when Miami did to ND what you described happen to Clemson. I’d venture an opinion that the Miami beat down of ND was far worse than what Clemson received by Duke. I like Elko but he was caught on a hot mic talking shit about Miami and got his shit pushed in on national tv.
 

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So with ND/OSU, Buckeyes clearly had the more talented roster based on recruiting rankings just like ND has over Duke. OSU is starting a new QB so that led some to believe the playing field was leveled & the fact ND was playing so well as a team on both sides of the ball (like Duke). ND has zero excuse to lose to Duke. Yes, they are very good & Elko has them believing so anything can happen. But if the staff & players can’t get back up to beat a ranked Duke in prime time to prove they still have a pulse, then there’s more issues than we know about.
They have no excuse to lose to Duke but ND also lost to Marshall and Stanford last year and this is on the road against a well coached team. Maybe the biggest game Duke has ever hosted.

If ND wins, it’ll be a squeaker.
 

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They have no excuse to lose to Duke but ND also lost to Marshall and Stanford last year and this is on the road against a well coached team. Maybe the biggest game Duke has ever hosted.

If ND wins, it’ll be a squeaker.
It’ll definitely be their biggest game ever. Game Day proved that when they announced their presence. Sooner or later, Hartman is going to have turn the ball over multiple times. He’s flirted w/ disaster too often. IIRC, he threw one pick & had 3 lost fumbles vs Duke last year. Elko knows how to get pressure and by now knows Sam doesn’t usually protect the ball w/ both hands (just like the NCST game this season). ND’s OL better have their shit locked up or it could be a long dismal night.
 

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Just don’t like that we’ll be the laughing stock of the media for a week at least.
how are we going to be the laughing stock of the media when we didn't have our A game saturday night and still should've beat the 6th ranked team. the USC defense should be the laughing stock of the media this week after giving up 28 pts to a very bad ASU team that is in rebuilding mode.
 

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Yeah I think most people in media seem to agree ND is likely a top 10 team who played a better game and lost the big moments. Getting blown out = laughing stock.
 

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Thomas Tobias and tyree had like 3 catches for 50 yds maybe
They combined three for 38, actually. Most of the yardage came on one 25-yarder to Tyree that I think was a short pass and run.
We only completed 17 passes, with Evans catching seven of them. Attempted 25. I’m not sure how much of that is the WRs and how much was the game plan. But all season I have been surprised we haven’t pushed it downfield more.
 

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They combined three for 38, actually. Most of the yardage came on one 25-yarder to Tyree that I think was a short pass and run.
We only completed 17 passes, with Evans catching seven of them. Attempted 25. I’m not sure how much of that is the WRs and how much was the game plan. But all season I have been surprised we haven’t pushed it downfield more.
Everyone , well a lot of people talked about how we were holding out for this game. Other than 2 rb personnel that isn’t new we were actually more conservative and vanilla this gsme than any other this year … let’s you know Parker’s abilities

I do like the double rb but that’s due to having a strong oline and stud rbs

How do we not utilize staes elite athleticism or tyree speed or or or or .. frustrating to score 14
 

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This is the ultimate emotional letdown spot.
If ND loses this game (MF trying to get on the bus)
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Would like to see more Onye/Rubio and less Mills this game. Don't even recall seeing Onye out there last night after playing very well in previous week.
 

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Word now apply all those points to the Duke Clemson game a few weeks ago in a matchup where Duke couldn't stop skull fucking all of Clemson's five stars for 4 quarters.
LOL. Clemson had 420+ yards of offense against Duke. The only reason they didn’t beat Duke is because they made really stupid decisions when in the red zone. Mike Elko’s defense wasn’t the difference in that game, Klubnik being a rookie QB and Riley taking the ball out of Shipley’s hands is why Clemson lost.
 

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Would like to see more Onye/Rubio and less Mills this game. Don't even recall seeing Onye out there last night after playing very well in previous week.
Tend to agree. Rubio flashed some last night. I'd guess his return displaced Onye. Either way, we're not getting enough out of Mills, it'd be fine to give the other guys more shots. We will need to be able to generate pressure with four guys to disrupt Duke's passing game.
 

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They have no excuse to lose to Duke but ND also lost to Marshall and Stanford last year and this is on the road against a well coached team. Maybe the biggest game Duke has ever hosted.

If ND wins, it’ll be a squeaker
I bet Elko will make sure he always has 11 men on the field. It’s a massive game for their program, so no coach worth his paycheck would drop the ball like that.
 
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If their minds are right from coaches down to training staff and all in between, they'll get the Dub. Back to work tomorrow in practice.
 

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LOL. Clemson had 420+ yards of offense against Duke. The only reason they didn’t beat Duke is because they made really stupid decisions when in the red zone. Mike Elko’s defense wasn’t the difference in that game, Klubnik being a rookie QB and Riley taking the ball out of Shipley’s hands is why Clemson lost.
The only reason they didn't beat Duke is because they lost by 3 touchdowns. 21 points less than the other team. The shit are you talking about?

The only reason the Royals aren't making the playoffs this year is because they don't win any baseball games.
 

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I bet th

I bet Elko will make sure he always has 11 men on the field. It’s a massive game for their program, so no coach worth his paycheck would drop the ball like that.
ND will win, but Elko will coach circles around “Boy Blunder.”
 

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You just did. So I’l apply it to Elko’s defense in 2017 when Miami did to ND what you described happen to Clemson. I’d venture an opinion that the Miami beat down of ND was far worse than what Clemson received by Duke. I like Elko but he was caught on a hot mic talking shit about Miami and got his shit pushed in on national tv.
The last 3 games of 2017 left a lot to be desired on both sides of the ball. Wake Forest dropped a bunch of points on the d that year as well.
 

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Irish player leadership steps up big time this week. Have all the confidence in the world in the defense and the offensive line.

What’s worrisome for this one is Hartman is due a rough game and we know elko can coach. But I think our defense leads the way.
 

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Would like to see more Onye/Rubio and less Mills this game. Don't even recall seeing Onye out there last night after playing very well in previous week.
Onye, Hinish & Mickey got zero snaps Sat night
 

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Onye, Hinish & Mickey got zero snaps Sat night
Mickey?! Hope he’s not injured otherwise one would think he would be in the game. Would’ve been nice to have Onye or Hinish in on the last two plays of the game.
 

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Great setting for a night game. Walked around Duke last summer, place is beautiful. This ND team is different. We win by 3 TDs this week. I have a feeling our OL guys will be pissed and looking to knock Duke around worse than they did OSU. I like Elko, but reality check time in Durham.
 
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