chaseball said:

Imagine what Marcus Freeman/ this coaching staff could do with that much talent?

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Irishjohn68 said:

Hey Pat, how did that secret weapon TB work out?

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NDSMC78 said:

You're a dummo. Points spreads are for gamblers. Underdogs win all the time. A two point spread means that the game is perceived as being essentially even. Only you would make it out to be significant.

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ndnd said:

i think injuries are do in part because we play a swarming multi gang tackling defense which lead to roll over stress on legs from other players

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DOMER1964 said:

Go back and watch the play - we ended up with a field goal! Not here to argue, just to ask for feedback. No need to respond.

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nd4life211 said:

People don’t realize how big of an impact Mills had. It’s not just him clogging up the middle and blowing up runs. He is a lethal pass rusher and even when he doesn’t get there, he destroys any semblance of a pocket. How many interceptions or incompletions do you think were because Mills blew up a clean pocket and the QB either panicked or could not see the field, forcing a ball that wasn’t there.

Getting pressure from the inside just can’t be replicated from anyone else on the roster. Young may help on the edge, but we won’t be collapsing the pocket and disrupting passing lanes like we did with Mills.

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buckey said:

our offense scares me. Ugly to watch from line of scrimmage

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nd4life211 said:

We haven’t… ND has done a solid job but has lacked getting elite talent. What they have done is develop talent. Cross, Traore and Hinish were three stars who have outperformed their recruiting ranking.

Mills, Rubio, Young and Botelho are four stars who have delivered as expected or exceeded expectations. Junior and Burnham weren’t even recruited as defensive linemen.

They have done a good, not great job. The only blue chips are Young, Rubio and Mills.

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chaseball said:

I noticed ND is now a 2 point underdog to UGA.

If ND had top 5 talent, instead of back end top 10 talent, they would probably be a 5 point favorite with a far higher likelihood to win this game.

I like how several of the posters in this thread understand how the talent rankings work and what they represent but are now disregarding the information/evidence and playing make believe in their heads that ND has 5 star talent on the field lol

ND has 3 & 4 star talent that has been maximized with great player development and great scheme but its the lack of high 4 & 5 star talent that is still capping this program's upside.

Imagine NDs coaching staff with OSUs roster/talent for example

OSUs roster has 14 five-stars and another 10+ top 100 prospects on it for example (that means 25 of their 80+ scholarship players are top 100 consensus talent with more than half of that being 5-star talent)

Imagine what Marcus Freeman/ this coaching staff could do with that much talent?

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nd4life211 said:

We haven’t… ND has done a solid job but has lacked getting elite talent. What they have done is develop talent. Cross, Traore and Hinish were three stars who have outperformed their recruiting ranking.

Mills, Rubio, Young and Botelho are four stars who have delivered as expected or exceeded expectations. Junior and Burnham weren’t even recruited as defensive linemen.

They have done a good, not great job. The only blue chips are Young, Rubio and Mills.

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Golson5 said:

The bottom that we haven't recruited DL all that well is flawed and incorrect

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deadirishpoet said:

You seem very sure of the accusation about the the SEC, and I'm not doubting them, but to have Saban just flat out deny that was interesting.
So if it was that prevalent then he's a liar, and not sure why he hasn't been called out for it Unless he's untouchable.
Saban gained alot more credibility when he walked away from this train wreck you would think he would of called that out as well.

Now the head of the SEC flaunting those pictures of the Vol fans as if the SEC is the only fan base that travels when it's widely know bowls were always wanting ND because the fan base is two fold.....
1) Nationwide
2)They travel as well.

He looked ridiculous

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DOMER1964 said:

Notre Dame Nation:

I re-watched the Indiana vs. Notre Dame college football playoff game and was curious what you think was the top four pivotal plays of the game. Mine are as follows:

1. Xavier Watts - Interception
2. Jeremiyah Love - 98-yard touchdown run
3. The fake field goal attempt - Freeman punked Cignetti into calling a timeout (the smile that said - I got you) was priceless. "Cignetti eats crow for all of that smack talk!"
4. The recovery by Jordan Faison, when Mitchell Evans fumbled

Honorable Mention: Jordan Faison's 44-yard reception.


Go Irish!!!

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Golson5 said:

I dont believe internet sources. They are wrong 9 times out of 10.

I will say that every time to sources from the internet

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