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I think ND wins a close one if they play like they did in the first 8 mins against UVA .......except score TD'S instead of FG's in the red zone. Kinda seemed like the D lost its edge when the O couldn't put 6 on the board each trip. Not to take away from VA which made some plays when ND left the window of opportunity open for them. If ND can manage to go up by 14 early and cause a turnover somewhere throughout the game I think the Irish hold on to win......but I think it will come down to the final 2 possessions.
28-24. ND
GT scores first and ND sputters on offense their first series.......
38-31. GT
28-24. ND
GT scores first and ND sputters on offense their first series.......
38-31. GT
ND 35
GT 28
Sanders with a Punt Return TD. Hoping that he'll be returning kickoffs also.
GT 28
Sanders with a Punt Return TD. Hoping that he'll be returning kickoffs also.
Already made my prediction but want to chime in on a few hype items here. The ND team has to feel somewhat disrespected being home underdogs to a team ranked six spots behind them. And, all the coverage Paul Johnson is getting for wanting to beat the crap out of BVG for going away from the option at Georgia Southern. That seems a little sophomoric of PJ and could fuel ND's defense to play a little more stout against the triple option.
If ND can get stops on 3 out of GT's first 4 possessions then I guess we win 34-28
If not, and we're having to start the game trading scores, GT wins 38-34
I'm going to bet on the former believing that ND's defense feels slighted and wants to set the tone early.
If not, and we're having to start the game trading scores, GT wins 38-34
I'm going to bet on the former believing that ND's defense feels slighted and wants to set the tone early.
The problem with that line of reasoning is Notre Dame's defense can feel as slighted as they like, it doesn't mean they have the means to actually do it.
My feeling about this game is GT stymies a rookie ND quarterback and then wears down our defense in the second half.
We are underdogs because we should be underdogs. Nobody knows what Kizer will do and we just came off a performance that was terrible against Virginia that may win 7 games at best. Not to mention GT is one of the better teams in the nation, plays the hard to defend option, and our defense is questionable.
One thing I noticed reading all the predictions here is that the average score, regardless if you like our Irish to win or not, is about 30-32 pts for GT and that is bad! I don't know how good Kizer and the offense will play and I really don't know a lot about GT's defense except many players returned, but for everyone to say we have to score a lot of points is not a good sign but it is realistic.
I already picked GT 42-21 and think the only way ND wins is if GT has a bad bad day... so we can get at least 4 stops forcing punts and turn that into at least 21 pts, as well as needing 2-3 turnovers leading to another 10-14 pts. Getting a lead on GT is a big key so they are forced to throw but their QB actually has good accuracy and a strong arm, that is why they have been hard to beat. Most triple option teams normally have a kid who can't throw at all but GT doesn't have that issue. I think of him like Tony Rice who wasn't the greatest passer but when he needed to throw he could and it forced corners and especially safeties to stay honest about jumping into the play.
Like many I hope I am very wrong on all of this and only tomorrow will tell. I think if we can somehow beat GT, without sustaining anymore big injuries, we have a shot at 10 wins plus a bowl game. So we can only hope for the best and expect the worse!
ND DL better have their knee braces on correctly, because they will be cut blocked all day.
Same old 78, if you base your comments on logic, you are not a fan. Give me those rse colored glasses Shlomo
I just feel like I have no idea what to expect tomorrow. At the very least, there should be big plays from both offenses, but I don't know if that will convert to points. I could see this defense surprising us and holding G-Tech to under 30 points, which i suspect is what they will need to do to win. I could also see them giving up over 40 and losing 3 guys to injury.
As for the offense, I could see Kizer being our Cardale Jones and leading this offense to plus 40 points, as I don't think G-Tech defense is anything special. I could see him being confused and frustrated and turning over the ball 3 times.
However, I'm encouraged by 3 things:
1. Kizer showed he is the real deal and doest let nerves get in the way, as we saw last week.
2. The run defense has been solid the first 2 weeks.
3. Bob Elliot was assigned the task of figuring out how to stop the option and ND did practice against on occasion during preseason. I feel confident that they can come up with a game plan necessary to limit this offense.
With that said, I think it'll be 31-28 ND!
GO IRISH!!!!
As for the offense, I could see Kizer being our Cardale Jones and leading this offense to plus 40 points, as I don't think G-Tech defense is anything special. I could see him being confused and frustrated and turning over the ball 3 times.
However, I'm encouraged by 3 things:
1. Kizer showed he is the real deal and doest let nerves get in the way, as we saw last week.
2. The run defense has been solid the first 2 weeks.
3. Bob Elliot was assigned the task of figuring out how to stop the option and ND did practice against on occasion during preseason. I feel confident that they can come up with a game plan necessary to limit this offense.
With that said, I think it'll be 31-28 ND!
GO IRISH!!!!
I can tell you...
GT will stack the box and we will nor be able to run. Kelly will panic and turn the game over to a redshirt freshman who will also panic, throw 3 interceptions and fumble twice. I am betting he gesso 8-26 for 97 yards with 3 interceptions (1 returned for a TD).
Uncle Rico will have no idea what to do when his poor game plan goes to hell. The defense will be torn to shreds and will have to bring 10 in the box. By this time it is probably 30-0. After Uncle Rico brings 10 in the box, GT will score 3 times with over the top passing plays making it 52-0 before ND scores 14 meaningless points with Wimbush mainly handing the ball off against GT's 2nd team.
Hope that clarifies.
GT will stack the box and we will nor be able to run. Kelly will panic and turn the game over to a redshirt freshman who will also panic, throw 3 interceptions and fumble twice. I am betting he gesso 8-26 for 97 yards with 3 interceptions (1 returned for a TD).
Uncle Rico will have no idea what to do when his poor game plan goes to hell. The defense will be torn to shreds and will have to bring 10 in the box. By this time it is probably 30-0. After Uncle Rico brings 10 in the box, GT will score 3 times with over the top passing plays making it 52-0 before ND scores 14 meaningless points with Wimbush mainly handing the ball off against GT's 2nd team.
Hope that clarifies.
... Lucky, gotta disagree; expecting a game effort for the ages today.
But if you are even close, it will be a very significant loss; a serious setback. The bus will be backing up over someone...? is, who?
But if you are even close, it will be a very significant loss; a serious setback. The bus will be backing up over someone...? is, who?
paul Johnson's team won't have anybody that can cover or stay with the best wr in the country in fuller as he scores three tds in a 38-21 irish victory. fuller wins the Heisman this year or darn near wins it is my prediction
ND wins with Kizer heroics in last min.... again ! ND is Kizer's Team now and Irish fans finally have what they have always wanted - a very smart dual option athlete who is also...... 6-4, 230 pounds
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Besides my score call, unless GT goes nuts in the second half, I like my thoughts. We needed stops and our defense has played way better than I expected but no points to show for it. You can't do that against a strong team and I hope we get lucky but man we have had chances. Also special teams, forgot about it, has been bad. No punt returns, poor punts, missed XP, and terrible kickoff returns aren't going to win games. K at QB has played decent and would look better if a couple kids didn't drop the ball, one for a turnover. CJ at RB looks hurt but he is a solid player, hopefully they give him a break in the second half and run the freshmen.
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I've posted how many times?
What a pathetic post by a pathetic, sorry, man. How could you say that about Notre Dame not being a TEAM after all they have been through. You disgust me PURSE.
Night and day difference in our defensive effort against Virginia and against Georgia Tech. I never would have dreamed that we would have controlled that offense for 50 plus minutes. After looking confused and slow against Virginia we attacked GT every play. Perhaps our defense was looking ahead to this game.
