Official ND - Trees game thread ...

[IrishHerb]

Lets go Irish!

 

[impossibilityofreason1]

Here we go Irish!

 

[BGI User 1596]

Finally kick off

 

[BGI User 1596]

Nice stop and block by goal post.

 

[ndhell]

Just Wow

 

[BGI User 1596]

DK picking up where he left off last time

 

[IrishHerb]

Stanford goes down the field ... we finally hold and the goal post blocks a FG. Then we go 3 and out ... what gives? Whats wrong with our offense now? We're no longer playing in hurricane conditions.

 

[ftnfan62]

DK missing Corey Robinson.

 

[DieHard_Irish]

So much for DK being the first QB taken in the draft. It would appear some have jumped the gun on that

 

[ftnfan62]

Maybe we need to do like we did with Rees. Bring in mZ to get the fire going. It's early tho. Maybe just some reads. The receivers Are young too

 

[BGI User 1596]

Exploiting soft corners

 

[ftnfan62]

Irish ball!!

 

[BGI User 1596]

Irish ball!!

Yep

 

[ftnfan62]

DK set those feet!

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

Looked like a fumble to me.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Looked like a fumble to me.

How can that review take so long

 

[wiu86]

Folston is a bruiser

 

[BGI User 1596]

Folston is a bruiser

Finally running the dam ball

 

[ftnfan62]

Folsten looked like he got some hops back and the line actually blocked

 

[IrishHerb]

Nice to have a lead for a chance.

Now pour it on!

 

[BGI User 1596]

Folsten looked like he got some hops back and the line actually blocked

Yes that was impressive- keep pounding it at them

 

[wiu86]

I dont know about the OL. They seem to take plays off.

 

[Java65]

Man, Kizer is the best QB I've seen at ND since Jarious Jackson

 

[wiu86]

pass happy kelly. run the damn ball.

 

[ndhell]

ND got robbed of a TD there.

 

[Java65]

The difference in our defense is amazing. Our players are playing MUCH faster than they did under BVG.

 

[ndhell]

The difference in our defense is amazing. Our players are playing MUCH faster than they did under BVG.

I think it's because we have 5 DBs on the field.

 

[perseverare]

after a string of top college QB's, SU may be in a gap before the next star.
OL is not up to usual standards. Maybe the 'fall' we been waiting for is approaching?

 

[wiu86]

I think DK really lacks "pocket presence". Great ability but doesnt move his feet enough. Looks great one play and terrible the next.

 

[ndhell]

I think DK really lacks "pocket presence". Great ability but doesnt move his feet enough. Looks great one play and terrible the next.

I was going to say the same thing. He lacks a 6th sense for when pressure is coming and where to step away to avoid it.

 

[perseverare]

well DK was very raw when he got to ND and is still a work in progress

 

[IrishHerb]

Finally got an interception.

 

[Java65]

I think it's because we have 5 DBs on the field.

I think they have simplified the defense and they can just play without having to overthink every damn play.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Finally got an interception.

Good for CL

 

[Bodizephax]

DEFENSE !! DEFENSE !! GO IRISH !!

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

Really wish Kelly would have taken a chance to at least get a FG. 41 seconds left with two timeouts.

 

[tkirish]

Ok good first half. ND got some breaks as Stanford played well but untimely penalties hurt them. Still , the Irish need to run and keep running. That is the key to their success. One observation I would like to add. Their defensive line looks soft. I mean physically soft. What ever weight lifting program they are doing, it sure doesn't look like it is showing any results. I think the "D" line needs to get physically stronger and if they do it will show on the field. They have played decent so far tonight. But for the year, they have been manhandled by most teams. Again this goes to strength. If I'm Kelly I am definitely looking at how they are weight training.

 

[dgndfan]

Irish benefiting from turnovers and penalties for a change. Can't say they are really outplaying Stanford. Not overly impressed with Kizer so far. First team to score in the second half is very important.

 

[Java65]

Irish benefiting from turnovers and penalties for a change. Can't say they are really outplaying Stanford. Not overly impressed with Kizer so far. First team to score in the second half is very important.

yea, this isn't a good game. 2 really bad teams to be honest.

 

[tkirish]

ND needs this game. I know I'm being overly optimistic but if they could run the table, that would be great for the program. I still don't think Kelly is the answer. But if he does ever leave it's always better to leave with the cupboard fully stocked.