http://www.si.com/college-football/2016/08/17/notre-dame-malik-zaire-deshone-kizer-brian-kelly
“He told us to trust him,” Zaire said, “and I don’t have a choice.”
“He told us to trust him,” Zaire said, “and I don’t have a choice.”
Notre Dame boldly complicates the QB race between Deshone Kizer, Malik Zaire
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thanks for the article. after reading it it reenforces my belief that kelly is doing exactly the right thing.
I felt the same way after watching the interviews with Zaire and Kizer instead of just hashing over printed sound-bytes. I really like both these kids. I like Zaire's intensity and competitiveness, and I like Kizer's poise and outlook. Two different styles. We're lucky to have them.
And Deshone Kizer said:
"I have 100% trust in my head coach." He repeated that sentiment at least 3 times. He also said he and Zaire knew this "both QB's will play" decision was coming even before Kelly told them. So does it make sense to only focus on MZ's statements and not DK's?
You can hear DK's interview here (it begins at the 25:15 mark):
http://wsbtradio.com/podcast/weekday-sportsbeat-081716/
NFL (not for long). I have a bad feeling about this. And lest we forget the very talented BW who's patiently waiting in the bullpen. Something's gotta give.
Not to repeat myself but playing 2 QBs rarely works if at all. If Kelly is playing both against Texas to see who he wants to be the number 1 , fine. If he plans on playing 2 for more games, I think it will not work out. No QB wants to look over his shoulder thinking " when am I getting pulled". I know it sucks to be number 2. But that is the way it should be if you want to win. Trying to keep 2 happy means no one is happy.
You are most likely not aware that one of the greatest WRs ND ever had was running from an underage drinking party just before he was to report to campus and was caught by a county police officer. That's a police officer wearing a weighed down belt, chasing a younger elite athlete, and still caught our esteemed Irish great. I know this to be true because it happened in my town and it was news in our local papers. This same esteemed athlete is now a professional who donates thousands to our local high school and youth programs.
Aint't that the truth, see Cam macdaniel, Calabrese, Schmitt, just to name a few. I think this year it will be Martini playing in front of Coney. Stay tuned
so tell us, what recently banned dolt are you ? shouldn't take too long to figure it out >
brian kelly is a fine coach and a fine representative of the university of notre dame.
Playing favorites is only a valid criticism if the favorite is undeserving of preferred status. You might be right that Kelly has played an undeserving favorite in the past but we are talking about a new specific situation here.
So two questions:
1. Who is Kelly's favorite between Zaire and Kizer, and what evidence do you have to support your answer?
2. If you believe Kizer is Kelly's favorite, in what way did his play and demeanor last year indicate that he does not deserve preferred status?
"You might be right that Kelly has played an undeserving favorite in the past..."
I rest my case.
you win. a coach has favorites. what a revelation. like your boy harbaugh isn't guilty of that too.
No, you didn't make a case at all. You didn't provide Zaire's comments to solely criticize Kelly's past actions. You were trying to lump this specific current decision with your overall criticism and now you can't support that criticism with a rational argument even when challenged.
