Are we really concerned about Clemson?????

[fencebusters]

Rain or shine, Ill be there to watch this one.

As others have stated, we havent been "tested" unless you consider the 1's practice against the 1's daily. Louisville was a tough test because it was a Thursday night at their place. I felt like we missed a couple of opportunities to put the game away. Our D only gave up one TD, and Louisville's offense isnt that bad.

ND presents a MUCH bigger challenge as both lines in the trenches are strong. Neither team has played against an opponent that will smack you in the mouth on both sides of the ball on every play. Saturday night will be that night.

 

[SiberianKnightmare]

He's not being arrogant. It's the truth. Ticket prices are north of $300. Everyone I know is going to the game even though they don't have tickets.

You don't have to like it, but this isn't the average game in Death Valley. And that's because it's Notre Dame.

 

[South Bender]

I am more concerned with the fans / atmosphere in Clemson at night. It will be a sea of screaming people in orange. It is a sight to see but like any rabid fan base scoring early and often will quiet them down. Hopefully Notre Dame can get an early lead as this will help lesson the noise etc.

The team doesn't play the fans. At least I don't think so.
Hmmm...maybe that's why everyone seems so worried about Clemson.
Our 105 vs. their 88,000 wouldn't be fair at all.

 

[JAM4TGRS]

Who is saying they aren't worried? Most reasonable ND fans and 90% of this board is expressing how ND is going to have to come in and play a great game to go get a W...

The irish will play a great game no doubt the only problem is whether you like it or not Clemson has been and is a better team than you the last 5 years if you want ill go back ten.

 

[perseverare]

yes we agree, so I listed your accomplishments below:

 

[gipper04]

The irish will play a great game no doubt the only problem is whether you like it or not Clemson has been and is a better team than you the last 5 years if you want ill go back ten.

Wow, that was coherent.
And BTW, Clemson has not been much better than ND over the last 5 or 10.
89-39 v 80-47 or 48-18 v 45-20. And ND went to the Nat'l Championship. I do think Clemson and ND have finished top 10 two times each in that same timeframe.

Now go crawl back in your hole.

 

[SALittleGiant513]

The irish will play a great game no doubt the only problem is whether you like it or not Clemson has been and is a better team than you the last 5 years if you want ill go back ten.

Ok? Not sure how that is responsive but thanks for sharing man.

 

[The tigerdoc]

Should be a great contest. I actually attended the GaT game 2 weeks ago. ND is much more athletic than in previous years for sure. #9 is a beast on D, and Fuller is an elite WR. I just don't see either team winning comfortably unless there are a bunch of turnovers. Can't wait for the game Saturday, and already thinking about the return game in South Bend. I hope many Tigers can make that trip because the ND campus is absolutely beautiful. The Bacilica is just magnificent, as are many other buildings on campus. Also looking forward to seeing the stadium after the construction is complete on both sides. Safe travels to all.

 

[Irish Grandeur]

Worried, we are better than you in 18-22 spots on the field. ..

You are delusional if you believe that - DELUSIONAL!!!

 

[Nocalirish]

Did Clem even go to a bowl last year? When is the last time Clem played a meaningful game on national TV. Clem is going to wet their pants Saturday night. LOL. These rednecks better go back to Fort Sumter and hide.

 

[FreeSC]

Did Clem even go to a bowl last year? When is the last time Clem played a meaningful game on national TV. Clem is going to wet their pants Saturday night. LOL. These rednecks better go back to Fort Sumter and hide.

Ah, yes.
Beat Oklahoma 40-6.
The year before that, they beat Ohio State in a bowl.
The year before that, they beat LSU in a bowl.
These rednecks don't appear to run and hide from anybody.

 

[perseverare]

^ except the police.

 

[twalsh]

maybe you clowns think that you don't have anything to worry about but trust me , we are better than you in 18-22 spots on the field. You will never win this game.

Wow, let's assume for one second that you are serious. We have three expected NFL first round draft choices in our starting line up. And that's not in all classes, that's just the upcoming 2016 draft. So for the sake of argument, let's assume those three are the best players on the field at their position. That would mean that Clemson is better at 18 of the other 19 positions? Anyone willing to sign on to that?

 

[FreeSC]

Wow, let's assume for one second that you are serious. We have three expected NFL first round draft choices in our starting line up. And that's not in all classes, that's just the upcoming 2016 draft. So for the sake of argument, let's assume those three are the best players on the field at their position. That would mean that Clemson is better at 18 of the other 19 positions? Anyone willing to sign on to that?

I'm not.
Look, these teams are essentially even.
In today's game, QB play matters HUGE, and Clemson is better at that position. That, and home field advantage (which I think is often worth MUCH more than 3 or 4 points) are Clemson's real advantages.
I see Clemson's dominant D and NDs powerful O offsetting. I don't think either team hits 30 points.

 

[Clemalum07]

Did Clem even go to a bowl last year? When is the last time Clem played a meaningful game on national TV. Clem is going to wet their pants Saturday night. LOL. These rednecks better go back to Fort Sumter and hide.

Congrats on admitting to not knowing much about CFB.

 

[beachcardinal]

I'm not.
Look, these teams are essentially even.
In today's game, QB play matters HUGE, and Clemson is better at that position. That, and home field advantage (which I think is often worth MUCH more than 3 or 4 points) are Clemson's real advantages.
I see Clemson's dominant D and NDs powerful O offsetting. I don't think either team hits 30 points.

I don't see the teams as even. NDs lines are much better. It's not that Clemson is bad just that ND is better. About 7-10 points better IMO. Take away 3 for the home field and ND wins by 7 or more unless it tuens the ball over.

 

[nemeth#5]

The amount of time wasted on here is laughable. I just spent about 20 minutes scrolling through it. Everyone thinks they can determine the outcome based on the number of 'potential' draft picks, the results of other big games the last few years, the amount of fans and their education level....etc. I really get a kick out of the people that get fired up..... on both sides I think I read a "Notre Gays?" Also, love the fans that think they know more about football than the coaching staff..... every single coach in D-III through D-1 has forgotten more about football than any of us will ever know.

I get wanting to talk about the game and all, but here is the thing.....none of it matters. We will know exactly what happens Saturday night after the game. And I am sure a few of the hundreds of different predictions will end up being true and undoubtedly whoever made the prediction will stand on a soap box and yell out 'I Told you So!'

Anyway, carry on boys, that's my two cents! I hope its a good game and no injuries......we all know we can't sustain too many more.

 

[mvhomerj]

OP, the Clemson game is at hand. Why bring up FSU last year?
Mom's got your lunch ready upstairs. Oh and the $ sign is old.

 

[camcgee]

I don't see the teams as even. NDs lines are much better. It's not that Clemson is bad just that ND is better. About 7-10 points better IMO. Take away 3 for the home field and ND wins by 7 or more unless it tuens the ball over.

ND's lines are not "much better." Clemson's DL is probably better than ND's, in fact. Yes, your OL is much better than ours, but our OL doesn't face your OL. Thus far, your DL hasn't gotten much pressure on QB's, which has allowed QB's like UVa's Matt Johns to put up some stats. That's what I'd worry about if I were an ND fan.

 

[FreeSC]

ND's lines are not "much better." Clemson's DL is probably better than ND's, in fact. Yes, your OL is much better than ours, but our OL doesn't face your OL. Thus far, your DL hasn't gotten much pressure on QB's, which has allowed QB's like UVa's Matt Johns to put up some stats. That's what I'd worry about if I were an ND fan.

True.

If you are a ND fan, know this: Clemson's defense has held everyone to about 1/2 of their average production.
So if you're ND, you can estimate your offensive production accordingly...
I would expect ND to be limited to 21 points or less...

 

[gipper04]

True.

If you are a ND fan, know this: Clemson's defense has held everyone to about 1/2 of their average production.
So if you're ND, you can estimate your offensive production accordingly...
I would expect ND to be limited to 21 points or less...

I would expect ND to produce 350+ yards in the game.
Clemson has played Wofford, Appy State and a bad Louisville team. Hard to get a feel for what Clemson's defense will do Saturday. I would be ND puts up 31 or more in the game.

 

[camcgee]

I would expect ND to produce 350+ yards in the game.
Clemson has played Wofford, Appy State and a bad Louisville team. Hard to get a feel for what Clemson's defense will do Saturday. I would be ND puts up 31 or more in the game.

Well, if you can't put up 350 yards, you will definitely lose. Maybe you'll score 30, but why would you think you'd score that- in the rain- when you couldn't get 31 on GT, it took until the last second to do it against UVa, and you were only one score over that on a Texas team that held the ball for 20 less minutes than you did?

 

[gipper04]

Let see. Texas (1st game of the year), GT (ND was beating their ass and really didn't need the points), UVA (lost the starting QB and played a guy with no snaps). Clemson played two 1-AA teams and gave up 200 and 300 yards.
Why do I think Clemson will put up more than 24, when they couldn't do so against a below average Louisville team?

I am OK with where ND stand coming into this game. I personally think Clemson has more to prove than ND does.

 

[camcgee]

Let see. Texas (1st game of the year), GT (ND was beating their ass and really didn't need the points), UVA (lost the starting QB and played a guy with no snaps). Clemson played two 1-AA teams and gave up 200 and 300 yards.
Why do I think Clemson will put up more than 24, when they couldn't do so against a below average Louisville team?

I am OK with where ND stand coming into this game. I personally think Clemson has more to prove than ND does.

I like most of the ND fans in here, but you're one of the people who's shown some ignorance of college football outside of ND. First of all, App State is not a 1-AA team. They're a D-1 team whose defense is actually in the top 5 right now, and that's despite Clemson gaining 400 yards and scoring 41 points on them (with the starters only in for a little over a half).

We really don't know enough about Louisville at this point to say whether they're "below average" or not. They've got some really good players on defense, and their secondary is probably better than ND's is. They also get after the passer much better than ND does.

By the way, though, your post says you would "be [sic] ND puts up 31 or more in the game," and that's what I was responding to. Nobody predicted that Clemson would score a certain amount of points or not, but if I had, I'd at least have looked at what Clemson has done so far and compare ND's defense to what we've played. You didn't even bother.

 

[gipper04]

OK tigger. I would bet ND puts up 31 or more.
And, I am sorry. Appy State plays in the CUSA. Yet, the top 10 in 1AA are better than 80% of the CUSA conference.
And Louisville is below average.

 

[cockhornleghorn]

Talk to us about Clemson's offensive and defensive lines please. I know that Clemson has several playmakers on offense and defense but what do you think about their lines? Are they experienced? Would you say that the defensive is better or the linebackers or defensive backfield? I noticed in the Louisville game that Clemson has a very good running back. Would you credit him or the offensive line more for their success on the ground?

Clemson's offensive line is a sieve. They haven't played anyone with a pulse yet this season and Coach Dumbo is more of a cheerleader than a coach. There will be a lot of empty seats due to heavy rain predicted. I think you guys will win by 10. Good luck.

 

[FreeSC]

OK tigger. I would bet ND puts up 31 or more.
And, I am sorry. Appy State plays in the CUSA. Yet, the top 10 in 1AA are better than 80% of the CUSA conference.
And Louisville is below average.

Flat. St. Got zero yards rushing on us last year .
Zero.
S.C. with a really good offense got about ONE rushing yard/ carry.
I expect your RB to get 50- 75 yds rushing or less.
Fuller has 3 catches or less for under 75 yards
Total offensive production under 309 yards is my guess.

 

[gipper04]

Flat. St. Got zero yards rushing on us last year .
Zero.
S.C. with a really good offense got about ONE rushing yard/ carry.
I expect your RB to get 50- 75 yds rushing or less.
Fuller has 3 catches or less for under 75 yards
Total offensive production under 309 yards is my guess.

Of course we are not playing last season's Clemson defense. Oh, and FSU's rushing game wasn't very strong last season. They had 13 against Clemson and 50 against ND. Based on your theory ND's current defense should be as stout as Clemson's.

 

[ch_seahawkfan]

Uh,,, Dabo & Co. not looking nearly as bad as his comedy and dancing

 

[gipper04]

Clemson's D looks good so far. I may be really wrong.

 

[irishnumberone]

OK tigger. I would bet ND puts up 31 or more.
And, I am sorry. Appy State plays in the CUSA. Yet, the top 10 in 1AA are better than 80% of the CUSA conference.
And Louisville is below average.

Not likely

 

[gipper04]

Not likely

Way to make your opinion known with 45 seconds left in the 3rd. DS.

 

[FSUTribe76]

OK tigger. I would bet ND puts up 31 or more.
And, I am sorry. Appy State plays in the CUSA. Yet, the top 10 in 1AA are better than 80% of the CUSA conference.
And Louisville is below average.

How much did you bet?

 

[gipper04]

How much did you bet?

I had +2.5 so I hit my nut. I would still take the win over the bet.

 

[dolamatt]

He's not being arrogant. It's the truth. Ticket prices are north of $300. Everyone I know is going to the game even though they don't have tickets.

You don't have to like it, but this isn't the average game in Death Valley. And that's because it's Notre Dame.

Bahahahahahah

 

[dolamatt]

Hey man I just wear Hair Gel to work what do I know.

How bout those tigers Boss!!

 

[SALittleGiant513]

Yall won last night congrats

 

[SCsandlapper]

Haven't we graduated to the big boy table by year 6 of Kelly where we expect to be playing for a national title yet?

We beat F$U on the road last year (not including the BS call) and their pedigree of wins and talent is twice that of Clemson.

I expect us to be beat Clemson by 14 points.

USC will be a real test but if we pound the ball against them and get the crowd behind us we win by 7+.

 

[SCsandlapper]

Haven't we graduated to the big boy table by year 6 of Kelly where we expect to be playing for a national title yet?

We beat F$U on the road last year (not including the BS call) and their pedigree of wins and talent is twice that of Clemson.

I expect us to be beat Clemson by 14 points.

USC will be a real test but if we pound the ball against them and get the crowd behind us we win by 7+.

How did that work out for you buddy? The same old thought of "we're the best" just exposed you.

 

[1ClemsonJR]

You are delusional if you believe that - DELUSIONAL!!!

Delusional? We are better in 18-22 spots...