Biggest Surprise

[FightingIrish44]

For me it was the rotation at LB. I know they said it, but dang, they weren’t kidding!!! Kiser, KVA, Bowen, Ausberry, Sneed.

I was skeptical of Ausberry and Sneed playing on the inside but play inside they did. I’m sure there’s plenty to clean up but ND gave up 250 yards and 13 points. One of those FG’s was 50 yards!

Great job D! Locked up those receivers!

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

For me it was the rotation at LB. I know they said it, but dang, they weren’t kidding!!! Kiser, KVA, Bowen, Ausberry, Sneed.

I was skeptical of Ausberry and Sneed playing on the inside but play inside they did. I’m sure there’s plenty to clean up but ND gave up 250 yards and 13 points. One of those FG’s was 50 yards!

Great job D! Locked up those receivers!

Most athletic group of LBs we've seen in a long long time. And just think if Freeman can get NOB and Faramio. Man watch out.

 

[sjb75]

Not throwing the football down the field farther than 15-20 yards very often.

 

[Golson5]

Not throwing the football down the field farther than 15-20 yards very often.

Them not throwing it all was surprising. Them not throwing it very often wasn't. New OL, no Faison and Evans

 

[FightingIrish44]

Most athletic group of LBs we've seen in a long long time. And just think if Freeman can get NOB and Faramio. Man watch out.

Dude if Ausberry and Sneed can play inside, wow is ND stacked. I was not counting on them as inside players. 4 guys with freshman or sophomore eligibility.

 

[echowaker]

Not throwing the football down the field farther than 15-20 yards very often.

Not me. I liked the game plan. Things will only get better when Evans gets up to speed.

 

[hornick]

For me it was the rotation at LB. I know they said it, but dang, they weren’t kidding!!! Kiser, KVA, Bowen, Ausberry, Sneed.

I was skeptical of Ausberry and Sneed playing on the inside but play inside they did. I’m sure there’s plenty to clean up but ND gave up 250 yards and 13 points. One of those FG’s was 50 yards!

Great job D! Locked up those receivers!

No Sacks.

 

[Telx1]

Several surprises for sure. Hinish getting credited with 9 tackles is near the top for me.

 

[BGI User 756]

Several surprises for sure. Hinish getting credited with 9 tackles is near the top for me.

He had a great game

 

[NDinNJ]

Not throwing the football down the field farther than 15-20 yards very often.

Texas A&M with only 10 players on defense. How could that happen?

 

[sjb75]

Texas A&M with only 10 players on defense. How could that happen?

How?

Ask Marcus Freeman.

 

[HRC08]

Christian Gray.

Started shaky but was an absolute beast in the 2nd half.

The play he made on the 4th play stop was so incredibly hard. To diagnose it is one thing but to fight over the pick and make a solid play on the ball… I just think that’s an amazing play to be able to make after playing so many snaps.

 

[Pennick4]

Shuler playing like a stud in his first start.

 

[sjb75]

Christian Gray.

Started shaky but was an absolute beast in the 2nd half.

The play he made on the 4th play stop was so incredibly hard. To diagnose it is one thing but to fight over the pick and make a solid play on the ball… I just think that’s an amazing play to be able to make after playing so many snaps.

X 2.

 

[NDDadx3]

3 for 3 on FGs including 2 from 46 yds … the special teams continue to show up. New long snapper too

 

[Golson5]

Christian Gray.

Started shaky but was an absolute beast in the 2nd half.

The play he made on the 4th play stop was so incredibly hard. To diagnose it is one thing but to fight over the pick and make a solid play on the ball… I just think that’s an amazing play to be able to make after playing so many snaps.

Freeman came onto the field right after the play saying I told you, I told you

 

[HRC08]

Freeman came onto the field right after the play saying I told you, I told you

Ohhhh ok. You think he called the Pick play? Interesting.

 

[HRC08]

 

[NDinNJ]

How?

Ask Marcus Freeman.

Just saying even experienced coaches make mistakes, but you keep loving on Big Game Brian Kelly.

 

[Patrirish]

Not throwing the football down the field farther than 15-20 yards very often.

In order to throw the football downfield you have to have the time to get set in the pocket

Did you watch the game or listen to it on radio ?

 

[NDinNJ]

I was watching the game on my phone from the beach, lol. I was distracted, and wasn't focused on the game, but it seemed to me Riley Leonard was a disappointment. I'll have to watch the game now that I'm home, back in NJ.

 

[HRC08]

 

[Pennick4]

I was watching the game on my phone from the beach, lol. I was distracted, and wasn't focused on the game, but it seemed to me Riley Leonard was a disappointment. I'll have to watch the game now that I'm home, back in NJ.

Leonard executed the game plan.

 

[NDinNJ]

Leonard executed the game plan.

So is Riley a game manager? ND will not win a championship with a game manager at QB.

 

[GDFan]

Evan’s not part of the game plan. No deep balls and Thomas was nonexistent

 

[Pennick4]

So is Riley a game manager? ND will not win a championship with a game manager at QB.

New offense and inexperienced offensive line. They were playing one of the best defensive lines in college football.
Did you think he was going to throw for 300 yards and score 4 TD',s?

 

[NDinNJ]

New offense and inexperienced offensive line. They were playing one of the best defensive lines in college football.
Did you think he was going to throw for 300 yards and score 4 TD',s?

no, but he had Book type numbers. Again that's fine, but ND won't be winning a championship with that type of QB

 

[IrishMike409]

Evan’s not part of the game plan. No deep balls and Thomas was nonexistent

Evan's likely isn't 100% yet.

 

[Pennick4]

no, but he had Book type numbers. Again that's fine, but ND won't be winning a championship with that type of QB

Whatever you say sport.

 

[Drinking The Green Koolaid]

So is Riley a game manager? ND will not win a championship with a game manager at QB.

Is that your take on what you saw? Wow. Riley is way more than a game manager. Drew Pyne was a game manager QB. Riley Leonard is a player who can win games for you, as he did against TAMU. I am not saying Riley was perfect--he obviously wasn't--but he was pretty damn good for a guy who playing his first game for ND. I am bullish on what I saw. He leaves Denbrock a lot to work with.

 

[NDinNJ]

Is that your take on what you saw? Wow. Riley is way more than a game manager. Drew Pyne was a game manager QB. Riley Leonard is a player who can win games for you, as he did against TAMU. I am not saying Riley was perfect--he obviously wasn't--but he was pretty damn good for a guy who playing his first game for ND. I am bullish on what I saw. He leaves Denbrock a lot to work with.

As i said I was watching the game on my phone at the beach, and was distracted, but it seemed Riley Leonard was a disappointment. I also said I will watch the game now that I'm home.

 

[Pennick4]

As i said I was watching the game on my phone at the beach, and was distracted, but it seemed Riley Leonard was a disappointment. I also said I will watch the game now that I'm home.

Were you hanging out with Vinny and Snooki?

 

[Drinking The Green Koolaid]

As i said I was watching the game on my phone at the beach, and was distracted, but it seemed Riley Leonard was a disappointment. I also said I will watch the game now that I'm home.

I think you will have a different take on things after you watch the game. Riley showed grit and toughness, and he is way more athletic than anyone we have had play QB for a number of years. I also loved Riley's poise. In contrast, former 5* Conner Weigman looked like a deer in the headlights for most of the game. Riley Leonard was a cool customer. The down field passing game needs some work, but I think that will come as the OL gets more experience. I don't remember Riley having a clean pocket for much of the night. Plus, early in the game we weren't able to run the ball at all, so that put it all on Riley's shoulders.

 

[NDinNJ]

Were you hanging out with Vinny and Snooki?

lol, I was in San Diego hanging with my wife and two dogs.

 

[Golson5]

So is Riley a game manager? ND will not win a championship with a game manager at QB.

First game. I don't understand how people can't comprehend that. It's crazy

1st game. New, young OL. Road game. No faison or Evans.

Come on wow

 

[Drinking The Green Koolaid]

I would like to see Riley show some ability to hit intermediate and deep balls. He needs to show improvement there. If he doesn't show an ability to do that, then teams are just going to crowd the box like TAMU did and make life difficult for him. That is a fair criticism and an area he needs to work on.

 

[NDinNJ]

First game. I don't understand how people can't comprehend that. It's crazy

1st game. New, young OL. Road game. No faison or Evans.

Come on wow

As I stated I didn't really watch the game, I was distracted. I plan on watching it again when I'm not distracted.

As for my comment about being a game manager, it was in response to someone stating he executed the game plan.

 

[IrishMike409]

The secondary is nasty. We all knew Watts and Morrison were elite. But the rest of that group can flat-out ball.

Adon, Grey, Heard were all making plays, and played with swag. I'm sure I left a name or 2 out as well.

If the D stays healthy, they can ensure we're positioned to win every game on the schedule. At this point, we have to be locked in on 12-0, and the 5 seed.

 

[sjb75]

The secondary is nasty. We all knew Watts and Morrison were elite. But the rest of that group can flat-out ball.

Adon, Grey, Heard were all making plays, and played with swag. I'm sure I left a name or 2 out as well.

If the D stays healthy, they can ensure we're positioned to win every game on the schedule. At this point, we have to be locked in on 12-0, and the 5 seed.

'Locked in?" I am watching LSU-USC. There is zero guarantee Notre Dame wins at USC.

Should Notre Dame win? Sure.

Locked in? Hell no.

 

[Golson5]

'Locked in?" I am watching LSU-USC. There is zero guarantee Notre Dame wins at USC.

Should Notre Dame win? Sure.

Locked in? Hell no.

Locked in as that's the goal.

Reading comprehension skills