Week Five Prediction Poll (Stanford @ ND)

[texbender]

I believe they do a ND watch party at the Irish bar in NYNY, but not 100%

Will have to check it out.

 

[Irish YJ]

Will have to check it out.

a buddy of mine is out there too
http://lasvegas.undclub.org/s/1210/clubs-classes/2col-grid4.aspx?sid=1210&gid=410&pgid=1719

Below is this year's Notre Dame football game watch schedule. All game watches this year will be held at Ri-Ra Irish Pub inside Mandalay Place. Please come out and join us to root on the Irish and tell all your friends!

 

[Crazy Balki]

With JA being out, and Dex probably having a bigger role......
My gut and my brain are getting farther apart.

Brain says bad. Gut says Dex gonna ball.
I hope to hell he doesn't whifffffff on any big blocks.

ESPN picks... 11-7 in favor of ND

College football Week 5 game picks

The only saving grace is that Armstrong wasn't exactly a strong blocker himself either, but we'll miss him in terms of being able to flex out. We'll need Avery to step up in that regard. Tony can catch the ball really well out of the backfield, and Dex, dude is just a burner.

 

[calvegas04]

a buddy of mine is out there too
http://lasvegas.undclub.org/s/1210/clubs-classes/2col-grid4.aspx?sid=1210&gid=410&pgid=1719

That's it knew it was one of casinos on the south end of the strip, there is also a local ND spot that is normally pretty decent

 

[Irish YJ]

That's it knew it was one of casinos on the south end of the strip, there is also a local ND spot that is normally pretty decent

I'll ping him tomorrow too, as he knows a few "Irish" places. He talks about a cigar bar a lot too (one of our players fam are regs, prob not at game time though). Nine Fine Irishmen bar in NYNY is bigly too. You're in Vegas, hit all of them lol.

 

[Irish YJ]

The only saving grace is that Armstrong wasn't exactly a strong blocker himself either, but we'll miss him in terms of being able to flex out. We'll need Avery to step up in that regard. Tony can catch the ball really well out of the backfield, and Dex, dude is just a burner.

Yup, I know, but all the negs on Dex are about blocks, so just really hoping he silences the critics. And really hoping he doesn't let Book get squashed.

 

[Irishize]

Stanford is 13-3 ATS with nine outright wins as an underdog under head coach David Shaw. This includes a 3-0 ATS record with two outright wins as an underdog against Notre Dame.

—Chris Fallica

 

[Irish YJ]

Stanford is 13-3 ATS with nine outright wins as an underdog under head coach David Shaw. This includes a 3-0 ATS record with two outright wins as an underdog against Notre Dame.

—Chris Fallica

F the past. Book it.

 

[NDOM]

I thought we would get upset on the road last week because I don't think we are that good. Ian Book played pretty good but I'm still not sold on this team. Still rooting for them of course but I think we lose.

Stanford 30
Notre Dame 24

 

[Sea Turtle]

Stanford - 28
ND - 27

The bourbon will flow, easing the pain.

 

[Irish YJ]

I thought we would get upset on the road last week because I don't think we are that good. Ian Book played pretty good but I'm still not sold on this team. Still rooting for them of course but I think we lose.

Stanford 30
Notre Dame 24

Stanford - 28
ND - 27

The bourbon will flow, easing the pain.

 

[IrishLax]

Stanford is 13-3 ATS with nine outright wins as an underdog under head coach David Shaw. This includes a 3-0 ATS record with two outright wins as an underdog against Notre Dame.

—Chris Fallica

They've only been an underdog 16 times under David Shaw?!?

 

[Sea Turtle]

Shaw owns Kelly. Prove me wrong coach, prove me wrong

 

[koonja]

I have no concern with Dexter blocking because it's not like Armstrong was a good blocker. It's a wash.


I'm concerned about the RPO and that chemistry between QB and handoff. Not to mention its thr back up QB who's also not as experienced as Wimbush.

My only concern with dexter is clean handoffs, particularly in RPOs.

 

[arrowryan]

I have no concern with Dexter blocking because it's not like Armstrong was a good blocker. It's a wash.


I'm concerned about the RPO and that chemistry between QB and handoff. Not to mention its thr back up QB who's also not as experienced as Wimbush.

My only concern with dexter is clean handoffs, particularly in RPOs.

Wimbush's lack of getting the RPO figured out is one of many reasons why he got benched. He was pretty bad at it. Book's understanding of it was a reason why he became the starter and we saw last week how effective he is with it. So I disagree here.

 

[Irish YJ]

Shaw owns Kelly. Prove me wrong coach, prove me wrong

Forget coach. Book gonna own Shaw. lol

 

[Irish YJ]

reps to the 4 that picked 21+

Forget coach. Book gonna own Shaw. lol

owned.... seriously owned. Shaw who?

 

[BobbyMac]

I predicted us to lose to Michigan:

I predicted us to lose to Vandy:

I predicted us to barely beat Wake:

I predict us to lose to Stanford.

 

[NDOM]

So the Irish proved me wrong. I absolutely did not think we would win this game let alone blow out Stanford. From what I saw early in the year I didn't think we were that good of a team until now. Still going to be tough to go undefeated with our schedule but I think we can still go 11-1 or 10-2.

Great win for the Irish.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

So the Irish proved me wrong. I absolutely did not think we would win this game let alone blow out Stanford. From what I saw early in the year I didn't think we were that good of a team until now. Still going to be tough to go undefeated with our schedule but I think we can still go 11-1 or 10-2.

Great win for the Irish.

The only way we don't go undefeated now is if we start believing our own hype and don't mentally prepare. No one left on the schedule is better than ND but plenty could beat us in a trap game.

 

[Irish YJ]

ND 38-27

Not sure what Oregon figured out to have WR Mitchell (239yards) get off like he did, but you have to think BK will try and replicate it.

I think our DBs will see the benefit from practicing against Boykin, Claypool, and the TEs.

Efficiency wise, both Ds and both Os are rated similar. I think our D is better, but I also think this is our Ds first true test. Michigan was the first game of the year, we have a new QB, and a RB back,,,, so really our first true test on O as well.


It's a game my gut says we'll win by 10+, but my head would not be shocked if we lost.

Hoping our home field cancels out the luck of the Tree and the refs unwillingness to call holding....

I was spot on about the ND offense, gave too much credit to Stanford O, and not enough to the Irish D.

 

[Irish YJ]

The only way we don't go undefeated now is if we start believing our own hype and don't mentally prepare. No one left on the schedule is better than ND but plenty could beat us in a trap game.

I think JTD and USC will continue to improve, and the road trip to USC will be challenging. I would not be shocked if they ended up winning the CC. The rest of the schedule, there is simply no reason we should lose to any of those teams.

 

[ThePiombino]

Depth is pretty thin at a couple positions. There are other ways to lose than believing your own hype.

The only way we don't go undefeated now is if we start believing our own hype and don't mentally prepare. No one left on the schedule is better than ND but plenty could beat us in a trap game.

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[Blaise]

So the Irish proved me wrong. I absolutely did not think we would win this game let alone blow out Stanford. From what I saw early in the year I didn't think we were that good of a team until now. Still going to be tough to go undefeated with our schedule but I think we can still go 11-1 or 10-2.

Great win for the Irish.

We will be 7+ point favorites on every team remaining on our schedule. If we drop two of these games, it would be one of the worst collapses in ND history

 

[Irish YJ]

We will be 7+ point favorites on every team remaining on our schedule. If we drop two of these games, it would be one of the worst collapses in ND history

I don't think we will be 7+ vs USC (I'm banking on USC's continued improvement).

My only fear is that a loss to end the season would screw us enough to potentially keep us on the outside looking in (as an 11-1 team). Bama should be there easily even at 12-1. Clemson and OSU's schedules are soft as Charmin until the CCs. That means our best shot or easiest path is getting in over an 11-1 Big12. If OK or WV win out, shit may get dicey.

Losses will happen, and I know it's unlikely..... . but.. IMO though, it's only time before someone really get's screwed.

We need to just win out and kill any debate!

 

[notredomer23]

I don't think we will be 7+ vs USC (I'm banking on USC's continued improvement).

My only fear is that a loss to end the season would screw us enough to potentially keep us on the outside looking in (as an 11-1 team). Bama should be there easily even at 12-1. Clemson and OSU's schedules are soft as Charmin until the CCs. That means our best shot or easiest path is getting in over an 11-1 Big12. If OK or WV win out, shit may get dicey.

Losses will happen, and I know it's unlikely..... . but.. IMO though, it's only time before someone really get's screwed.

We need to just win out and kill any debate!

Why do you think USC will be improved then when they have yet to improve this year? They just squeaked by an awful Arizona team. USC is a 7-5 football team. If we're 10-1, 11-0 walking into the Collisium, there is zero chance we have a let down game.

 

[Irish YJ]

Why do you think USC will be improved then when they have yet to improve this year? They just squeaked by an awful Arizona team. USC is a 7-5 football team. If we're 10-1, 11-0 walking into the Collisium, there is zero chance we have a let down game.

-JTD should be a senior in HS. He is improving with every game.
-Losses, even with a true HS senior, were 1) early road loss at Stanford, and 2) on the road to an improving TX. Those are both big road games.
-USC's injury report is probably the longest of any CFB team.
-JT's favorite target is also a true frosh... It's going to be a lethal combo by end of year.
-The AZ game was again on the road, and really wasn't as close as the score would suggest. It was 24-7 late until a USC fumble late which translated into a AZ TD. USC then went prevent, was stupid on O (turned over on downs going on 4th and 2), and then AZ scored a garbage TD with 2ish minutes left. And, AZ is really not that awful.

We'll know soon about USC. They have a bye, then 2 games vs the 2 toughest teams remaining on their schedule.

Zero chance?.... come on man. How long have you been a ND fan lol

 

[Crazy Balki]

Yeah, USC has definitely not gotten considerably better. The Pac-12 is just really REALLY terrible, especially the South. Honestly, looking ahead at their schedule:

vs. Colorado: They're 4-0, but Colorado is a paper tiger. They're biggest win so far is a 5-point win against 0-4 Nebraska at home. Troy beat them worse in Lincoln.

@ Utah: They have a good defense, but their offense is ATROCIOUS.

vs. Arizona State: Herm is a powder keg ready to erupt at any time.

@ Oregon State: This may as well be Sacramento Community College, because if Sacramento Community College formed a team today from random students and suited up, they would probably take Oregon State to overtime.

vs. Cal: They had no business being ranked after narrowly escaping wins against North Carolina (aka. Oregon State east...ok nevermind, that's Pittsburgh) and BYU (had their fun 30 seconds of fame against Wisconsin, back to sucking). And the sad thing is, they are far and away the best team USC plays until they play us.

@ UCLA. Now UCLA may seem like a complete and utter dumpster fire paralleled by perhaps only Nebraska....because they are. They are that. I mean, I'm looking at this schedule and I don't see a single win. Not one. Sadly, they don't luck out and play Oregon State. Chip may be heading for the wood chipper Fargo style with an 0-12 season.

In synopsis, haters and critics are bitching about ND's schedule, but this is just pathetic. Overall, the Pac-12 (particularly the South) has been a 2...MAYBE 3 team league, a few other mediocre teams and the rest are bottom feeders.

USC could very well be a mediocre at best team (which I think they are) and be 8-3 going into the ND game, just because of how utterly abysmal the Pac-12 is as a conference.

 

[Crazy Balki]

-JTD should be a senior in HS. He is improving with every game.
-Losses, even with a true HS senior, were 1) early road loss at Stanford, and 2) on the road to an improving TX. Those are both big road games.
-USC's injury report is probably the longest of any CFB team.
-JT's favorite target is also a true frosh... It's going to be a lethal combo by end of year.
-The AZ game was again on the road, and really wasn't as close as the score would suggest. It was 24-7 late until a USC fumble late which translated into a AZ TD. USC then went prevent, was stupid on O (turned over on downs going on 4th and 2), and then AZ scored a garbage TD with 2ish minutes left. And, AZ is really not that awful.

We'll know soon about USC. They have a bye, then 2 games vs the 2 toughest teams remaining on their schedule.

Zero chance?.... come on man. How long have you been a ND fan lol

I think the point is that Arizona is garbage, Washington State isn't much better. Daniels has played 2 defenses that are above average in Stanford and Texas, threw zero TD's and three picks. Of his next 6 opponents prior to us, only Utah has a defense I'd consider decent. The rest are terrible. He's not going to have faced a defense even remotely comparable to ND for a while, if at all.

 

[Irish YJ]

I think the point is that Arizona is garbage, Washington State isn't much better. Daniels has played 2 defenses that are above average in Stanford and Texas, threw zero TD's and three picks. Of his next 6 opponents prior to us, only Utah has a defense I'd consider decent. The rest are terrible. He's not going to have faced a defense even remotely comparable to ND for a while, if at all.

Zona is not that awful. They are hella better than Ball State and Vandy. They've lost to Houston (who is #2 in points per game), and played BYU (who beat Wiscy) very close.

Washington State is bad.... ? They've thrashed all the crap teams on their schedule, and just beat a solid Utah team.

Like I said, JT should still be in HS... He's still learning. I'm not saying they will be world beaters, but they will improve, and I'd wager they are ranked, and right there competing for the PAC CC at the end of the year.

ND absolutely should beat them. But it is @USC, and ND has shit the bed before.