Navy at Notre Dame Open Thread
by whiskey OFD on Oct 29, 2011 2:30 PM EDT
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PrintNavy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oct 29, 2011 3:30 PM EDT
Navy and Notre Dame face off for the 85th time this afternoon. The Mids ride into this game with an ugly 2-5 record but hold a two game winning streak over the Irish. What was once a free W has become anything but for Notre Dame in the last few seasons.
This comes in the wake of a brutal week for Notre Dame Fans. The ugly loss to USC last Saturday Night left the fan base to debate a multitude of issues surrounding the state of the program. Everything from offensive play calls to piped in music has been debated in earnest across the web this week.
Hat tip to all of our readers for keeping those discussions as rational and respectful as usual this week. We should all keep that in mind while we watch Bob Diaco's latest version of "bend but don't break" option defense this afternoon. Someone remind me that I said that some time around the end of the 1st quarter!
The broadcast starts at 3:30 ET on NBC.
Welcome to your Navy at Notre Dame Open Thread.
The conversation begins after the jump.
Go Irish!
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I think the Kelly "debacle" got blown WAY out of proportion.
Frankly his comments got twisted to be much more extreme than they were in actuality, and even if they weren’t he is well within his rights to demand accountability from the players as well. If they were demanding it from themselves he wouldn’t have to remind them of this.
One could definitely argue that the entire “episode” should have been handled in house but it is what it is. The fact that Rudolph and Clausen weighed in via Twitter almost further proves his point as far as I’m concerned. It falls into that “entitlement” issue that we were discussing when Kelly took over.
When Kelly took over the program I thought there would be a little bit of a natural divide that he would have to manage between the CW guys and his guys.
Bottom line it is high time for these upperclassmen to step up and take their destiny into their own hands. I actually think this whole episode will ultimately prompt them to do just that and in the end the team will actually come out on the other side more closely knit and better for it.
whiskey
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It's ND....
Everything gets blown out of proportion :D
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
So true
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by whiskey OFD on Oct 29, 2011 3:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
most often by ND fans
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Oct 30, 2011 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
The frustration is I had hoped they had turned that corner last year
but apparently we’ve still got a ways to go – hopefully the ball starts to roll the right way today!
Well I'm at the game so you won't hear from me
I just ask that you observe a moment of silence for me if we lose. I may not make it back alive if that happens.
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by burger23 on Oct 29, 2011 2:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Do great things Burgs!
We’ll hold down the fort here.
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by whiskey OFD on Oct 29, 2011 2:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I won't be around either, we'll be recording and watching later.
Silly kid’s day care scheduling a Halloween party for Saturday morning…
It’s been a rough week, and there’s no end in sight regarding grad school beating me down. I could really use a victory today to pick me up. I don’t care if the players are pissed at Kelly—when you make plays on the field, guys, no one calls you out. Shut up and play.
"HEY! The inspiring speech is my bit, and I'm not going to let some fancypants Nobel Laureate take it away from me."
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by Kelly's Gyros on Oct 29, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nebraska has dominated them.
I kind of thought that might happen after the miracle finish vs Wiscy last week. Tough to get back up after that and Nebraska has a solid football team. They are especially tough in Lincoln.
whiskey
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Whiskey, your thoughts on Urban Meyer's in the booth?
I absolutely love him in the booth, gives such great insight. Spielman, loved him as a Buffalo Bill, but he’s annoying.
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
I actually like him in there too.
Very insightful.
whiskey
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by whiskey OFD on Oct 29, 2011 3:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I sense we're reaching a defining moment here...
I’ll be in and out… my TV is in the other room.
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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Most excellent...glad you're hear rather than at the game.
Your presence at ND Stadium means a loss….
hahaha, j/k, brother
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
2009 Navy was a low point for me
Sucked in every way imagineable that day.
We’ll play better today.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The INT off Floyd's back
was one of the crazier things I’d seen until TJ getting ear-holed.
And until Tommy got stripped by a ghost at Mich
And until Dayne Buckner’ed the snap last week
/drinks
//weeps
I literally came down with a fierce cold within an hour of leaving the stadium
Just an awful day.
But…happy thoughts. Happy thoughts!!!
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Switching up my drink this week....
I’m going from my Sam Adams to straight Guinness, which will accompany my nachos!
It’s time to mix it up a little bit…
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
I just cracked a Guinness too
Bottle though—-wish it was draft.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I have a bottle also...
Draft is sooo much better. Have you tried that new Black Lager yet from Guinness?
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
I haven't found it yet
But I’ve seen about 34,582 commercials and I want to try it.
I guess I should head to Consumers, right?
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't tried it either...
I really do, I thought it’s kinda redundant to call anything “Black” by Guinness…
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
We're going to see music and stuff again, right?
While I hope they figured out they need to change the play list up, I hope they don’t go away from it.
"HEY! The inspiring speech is my bit, and I'm not going to let some fancypants Nobel Laureate take it away from me."
進者往生極楽 退者無間地獄
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We can only hope
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Collins liked it.
And I don’t mean the OFD poster. That’s all the endorsement I need. I love that guy. He’s really awesome in person.
"HEY! The inspiring speech is my bit, and I'm not going to let some fancypants Nobel Laureate take it away from me."
進者往生極楽 退者無間地獄
Notre Dame Fightin' Irish + Hawaii Warriors
The Japanese History Podcast
by Kelly's Gyros on Oct 29, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Although I'm an ND fan
I will always have a soft spot for Flutie for when he was with the Buffalo Bills…
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
I can't believe this is even a story really
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. So blown out of proportion.
But yeah, tlndma I think he upped the ante regardless. I have no issues with it.
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
The helmets look great under God's light
Or…as much light as there is in South Bend right now.
Sky rockets in flight.
Did it?
I hope the field is okay
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that just an instrumental?
Cause that would be better
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Navy's going to be tested without Proctor
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
BOOM ROASTED
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that's coming back
looked like his elbow hit the ground first
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
option was well covered on that play
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Over....quite possibly
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of all those new Miller Lite commercials, I love that one with the guy and the fish
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
Looks like this to me on D.
4 DL with normal OLBs playing DE. Responsible for stopping Teich.
Foxy & Slaughter playing OLB & responsible for the QB/Pitch
Teo in the middle free to do nothing but run to the football. If the DL keeps the OL off of him he will have 20+ tackles today.
Mottal playing closer to the LOS, reading pass first then coming up in run support.
Harrison playing Center Field.
Corners covering their receivers until run is confirmed then they come up in support as well.
Anyone else seeing something different?
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Whoa, breakdown already!!
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
let's have three more drives like that before halftime
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
SHIT
Even the Pope hates the Trojans
by Publius2010 on Oct 29, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
...aaaaaaaand it's gone
Even the Pope hates the Trojans
KEEPITTOGETHERKEEPITTOGETHER
Even the Pope hates the Trojans
I'm pretty sure they played that for like 2 seconds before shipping up to boston
before the opening kick vs USC
We'll need an updated post from Burgs on the music/ atmosphere this week
whiskey
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yeah, especially after a less hyped atmosphere
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't hear it
Was it?
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by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
His scheme looks like it is actually going to work just fine.
Slightly different than what the Coach threw out but accomplishing the same objectives for the most part. Only difference is OLBs slow playing the QB when he gets to the edge. Hasn’t been much of an issue yet as Te’o isn’t getting blocked and is showing up on scene to assist. Would like to see those OLB’s just go ahead and pop the QB.
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It looks to me like Te'o has QB spy-type responsibilities.
outside LB are playing QB to pitch, hoping to force inside into Te’o.
0.3 per return
You jealous rest of the country?
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They had 7 guys running free down the middle of the field.
We didn’t even try to block them.
whiskey
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sounds like another ND coach needs to make a pilgrimage to Va Tech
for a symposium on special teams coaching.
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by averagegatsby on Oct 30, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Flipped to PSU-ILL for about 15 seconds
long enough to hear the announcer say “that makes 4 drives for 7 yards by Illinois”
/B1G FOOTBAW
We finally got to see Riddick open it up there
He’s not as fast as we think…which I’ve been saying
Sky rockets in flight.
that was a scary pass
Just in time for Halloween!
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
Not really. The way I understand it the intent is to literally delay the play for a second to allow
more defenders to arrive on scene in support. The problem is that if those guys don’t show up to help for any reason (OL releasing and geting on LBs) then you have one guy standing there responsible for the QB and the Pitch Man.
whiskey
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We should really score at will today. Their D is not good. At all.
We have mismatches in the running and passing game. They can’t stop the run or cover any of our receivers. Haven’t even bothered throwing to Eifert yet. This should be a big win. SHOULD BE.
whiskey
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Remember we can beat Navy by 50 but it doesn't matter
Cause we’re supposed to.
/NDNation’d
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I assume by now everyone has seen this
But its awesome so relinking it anyway.
Of course – we could win this game 100-0 and there will still be plenty of NDN posts bemoaning how we didn’t run more.
/Harumph Fullbacks!
My teachers would say that to the class after I was thrown out into the hall...
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
Don’t hate Navy…
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
GO IRISH
BEAT NAVY
SUCK IT TERRORISTS
GO IRISH GO
by pburns2010 on Oct 29, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tackling is tackling is tackling is tackling
bad tackling can be had against any opponent
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
Did NBC just play a modern song to take us to commercial?
We’re breaking down barriers, people.
Sky rockets in flight.
snowing and sleeting in NYC
Surprised to see it sunny and mild in South Bend. One my favorite games of all-time was beating Penn State in the snow. Which, now that I think about it, was almost 20 years ago. God I’m old.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
May I suggest Navy wearing blue pants for this game?
Always looks like a intra-squad scrimmage.
Sky rockets in flight.
What's the rule on players on the LOS?
Cause it looked like Navy had one guy, the center.
Sky rockets in flight.
I've been a Tommy supporter all year...
but, I’m starting to sour on him the more I see him this season
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
That was pretty awesome.
I don’t know WTF that safety was doing but I’ll take it.
whiskey
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call BK Picasso
Because he loves to draw.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Allen & Hughes weren't that good
Neithe were Duncan, Young, et al.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, I think Allen was pretty good
just hurt a lot. I think that OL could have been good if Latina hadn’t been the coach until the last year
Looks that way, huh?
Good job by OFD to send their defensive scheme to Diaco this week…
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
no, it isn't
Especially if we keep getting the ball at the 45.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really wish he'd read safties better
Does that too often. Too me, even worse than the pick threat is the potential of getting your receiver KTFO.
Haha, yeah they are
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
And it got him again
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Going for it on 4th?
That’s it, running up the score. I would get points off for “Running up the Score” in NCAA ’12
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
"I married a 14-year old."
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Must believe that eating McD's Parfaits are a great source of fruits and dairy...
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
Blech
I HATE McDonalds. I do love me some Taco Bell and Chipotle though.
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by burger23 on Oct 29, 2011 9:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Me either
It looks kinda gross
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
They aren't bad...but they aren't some kinda thing that needs this kinda hype...
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
The Mist with a TD
Speaking of which….
When was our last 10+ TD season from a RB?
Sky rockets in flight.
Wow, not even close
I always thought he got more touchdowns…apparently not. Anyways, answer is his backfield mate in 2003, Julius Jones.
9 in 2002 was Grant's high
Wood has 8 now this year.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
2 today gives Gray 7 TD
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
might as well be
They can put this away and get Hendrix some action.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks to Eric and Jim
for picking Navy. Works every time.
by Michael Collins on Oct 29, 2011 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
It's called a reverse jinx MC!
Now you’ve jinxed the reverse jinx!!
The world might end now.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
I let the team know your picks. Angry Irish!
by Michael Collins on Oct 29, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what the ref reminds me of:
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
by jkra0512 on Oct 29, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
more holding than me after love-making
Ask my first wife. It’s why we got divorced.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Just some dreary weather with light rain in Western New York
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep living there was such a drag...
the winter is one gray day after another…
Anti-Internet Tough Guy
Just checked NDN and the board is locked
Is this normal during gameday?
Or just when ND is winning big??
Sky rockets in flight.
I love that we're getting the ball after half
For like what….the third time during the Kelly era?
Sky rockets in flight.
Riddick too.
I’d like to see the younger guys too. Big hole next yr after Floyd leaves.
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
It's a tough situation
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
This ref is just making up hand signals now
He just did a clap before a first down motion
Sky rockets in flight.
I hear a guitar tuning up...
Sound like the Voodoo Child might be coming in soon…
Sky rockets in flight.
Stuffed!
So nice to see us be able to keep Teich from converting a 4th and 2. Progress!
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
Dayne Crist
I’m going to drop all the candy.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Super funny, but also sad
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't?
2nd fav band, yo.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Beatles of course
The Doors being my fav American band.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I pretty much like all Classic Rock.
E is a little more fanatical about the LZ specifically.
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
He's really come on this season. Better late than never right?
I hope he gets a shot in the bigs.
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
Adidas doesn't have a belt in this pants if you've noticed
Players have resorted to taping their waists…..nice Adidas.
Sky rockets in flight.
Old school hockey way
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Been looking & still don't see them.
Murtaugh posted some pictures of these pants a while back and the ones in the photo he posted definitely had no belts in them.
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
I'm pretty sure the Adidas TECHFIT pants don't have belts
To help make them lighter.
I think some guys are taping their waists, and others might have sewen strings into the pants and tie them.
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha yeah he did!
Sky rockets in flight.
by Eric Murtaugh on Oct 29, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And here they come with another weak win
In a way, I’m envious
We have to outplay an opponent by 200% to win
2 TO's = 2 Navy TDs.
Still don’t get why Tommmmy is out there with the 2s. Just put 12 on the field. BK just wanted to make sure he gave everyone something to bitch about this week eh!
whiskey
www.onefootdown.com
nice to get an easy win over an inferior opponent
Let’s put Wake to sleep next week.
by long time listener on Oct 29, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
Just finished watching it. Nice game, gents. Glad to not come home to a nailbiter.
"HEY! The inspiring speech is my bit, and I'm not going to let some fancypants Nobel Laureate take it away from me."
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GAH!!!! My freaking DVR corrupted the file!!!
My electronics are out to get me… Never had a problem saving losses, but the wins… I never get to watch those late.
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You can watch a replay there.
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kewl... I left right after the first ND touchdown.
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by averagegatsby on Oct 30, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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