According to some of the cranks, Clark Lea was the only reason ND was having any success, he was basically keeping Brian Kelly & Chip Long afloat. Of course Brian Kelly was "forced" to hire Mike Elko and basically inherited Clark Lea, so he obviously gets no credit there. And Chip Long is just a terrible coach. Who cares what Nick Saban thinks?
But low and behold the ND defense has some struggles in the 2nd half against one the best Wide Receiver Corp in the nation. And all of sudden Clark Lea is persona non-grata. Some of the comments from "The Cranks were
"Bob Diaco Junior"
"Prevent defense prevents you from winning" *although ND won the game*
"Stupid 3 man line"
"Safeties covering the locker room" etc etc.
How come no mention of the ND Special Teams? Perfect on PATs FGs Onside Kick Recovery and the Michael Young Kick Return was perfectly blocked. He just forgot the ball. lol!
How come no mention of the ND Offense? Ian Book another turnover free game. Using his legs and arm to lead the game securing drive? How about 300 plus yards on the ground? I thought the cranks told us Jeff Quinn and Tony Jones were bums?
If really escapes me why so many on this board are obsessed with hating on this football coach, staff and program. Look at the condition of the program Brian Kelly took over 10 years ago. It was a TRAIN WRECK. Quit bitching about wins.
Nov 7, 2009 Sat (19) Notre Dame Navy Ind L 21 23 6 3 L 1
Nov 14, 2009 Sat Notre Dame @ (8) Pitt Big East L 22 27 6 4 L 2
Nov 21, 2009 Sat Notre Dame Connecticut Big East L 30 33 6 5 L 3
Nov 28, 2009 Sat Notre Dame @ Stanford Pac-10 L 38 45 6 6 L 4
But low and behold the ND defense has some struggles in the 2nd half against one the best Wide Receiver Corp in the nation. And all of sudden Clark Lea is persona non-grata. Some of the comments from "The Cranks were
"Bob Diaco Junior"
"Prevent defense prevents you from winning" *although ND won the game*
"Stupid 3 man line"
"Safeties covering the locker room" etc etc.
How come no mention of the ND Special Teams? Perfect on PATs FGs Onside Kick Recovery and the Michael Young Kick Return was perfectly blocked. He just forgot the ball. lol!
How come no mention of the ND Offense? Ian Book another turnover free game. Using his legs and arm to lead the game securing drive? How about 300 plus yards on the ground? I thought the cranks told us Jeff Quinn and Tony Jones were bums?
If really escapes me why so many on this board are obsessed with hating on this football coach, staff and program. Look at the condition of the program Brian Kelly took over 10 years ago. It was a TRAIN WRECK. Quit bitching about wins.
Nov 7, 2009 Sat (19) Notre Dame Navy Ind L 21 23 6 3 L 1
Nov 14, 2009 Sat Notre Dame @ (8) Pitt Big East L 22 27 6 4 L 2
Nov 21, 2009 Sat Notre Dame Connecticut Big East L 30 33 6 5 L 3
Nov 28, 2009 Sat Notre Dame @ Stanford Pac-10 L 38 45 6 6 L 4