One Foot Down - Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Pittsburgh Panthers WeekA never-ending discussion about Notre Dame and the greater CFB landscapehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52610/ofd_fav.png2018-11-05T12:39:46-05:00http://www.onefootdown.com/rss/stream/177183012018-11-05T12:39:46-05:002018-11-05T12:39:46-05:00What Visitors Should Know, See, And Do On A Notre Dame Football Game Day
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<p>Don’t miss out on ANYTHING!</p> <p id="0shueI">We are about to begin another football season for the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>, and this season has a whopping <s>seven games</s> six games at home. That’s <s>seven weekends</s> six weekends of sightseeing, tailgating, and college football worship that is unlike any other school in the country. </p>
<p id="XN6zYX">With the storied tradition of Notre Dame Football and a large fanbase, trips to Notre Dame for game day weekends should be some of the most treasured memories of a fan’s life. I often take it for granted that I have attended so many games over the years; I know that many only make it a few times in their lives. If you’re going to go this year, we don’t want you to miss anything. </p>
<p id="VbBy0A">This is also for any fan of the teams that Notre Dame is playing this year. The University of Notre Dame is a landmark for college football fans, and with each game in South Bend, you will see thousands of people flocking there to witness all that the school has to offer. </p>
<p id="95KDQ3">Much of this information comes from Notre Dame’s <a href="https://gameday.nd.edu/">GAME DAY</a> website. I highly encourage you to visit that site as well. This is more of my personal take on the whole experience.</p>
<h2 id="7sCwre">THE BASICS OF BEING THERE</h2>
<p id="lQ00s7">Before we get into all of the other stuff, you need to get there and know what is allowed. </p>
<h3 id="kGsYIZ">PARKING</h3>
<p id="cesnsF">First things first, right... you have to find a spot to park. If you have a parking pass for one of the campus lots (Joyce, Stadium, Bookstore, etc.) the pass will have most of the information on the back side. </p>
<p id="d4DtD8">The two most common parking lots for “off campus” parking are White Field (off Douglas Road) and Burke Golf Course (off Angela Blvd.). White will cost $30 and Burke will cost $40. </p>
<p id="dE4uK0">Not only is White Field cheaper, it also has a shuttle service to and from campus. </p>
<h3 id="TMNguC">TAILGATING</h3>
<p id="se3ccE">Although there are various places to park, the university rules for tailgating are the same for all. </p>
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<li id="wvbp5l">NO amplified sound –- speakers that stand alone, are excessively loud or are connected to an amplifier</li>
<li id="HN1H51">NO box trucks, motorcycles, or oversized vans</li>
<li id="JK446y">NO charcoal grills</li>
<li id="uiJXsw">NO deep fryers</li>
<li id="B9voRV">NO drones</li>
<li id="Zaq9Uk">NO kegs</li>
<li id="2hDjum">NO open flames (e.g. fire pits)</li>
<li id="uVpei9">NO propane cylinders larger than 20 lbs.</li>
<li id="0iUMcq">Propane grills are permitted, but gas cylinders must be under 20 lbs.</li>
<li id="VtGTUK">Tents and canopies are allowed</li>
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<h2 id="FUtVCV">WHAT TO SEE</h2>
<p id="7rDS2W">This is where things get tricky. Not because it’s hard to find things around campus, but because there is so much to see. It can be a little overwhelming for first-time visitors to see it all and do it all, but if you give yourself enough time, it is possible to see most of what Notre Dame has to offer. </p>
<p id="8JsbRH">Here is a map of campus with a link to a pdf for closer examination:</p>
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<h3 id="Va4y4V">TOUCHDOWN JESUS</h3>
<p id="FY6Geo">Please keep in mind that this is also called The Hesburgh Library and The Word of Life mural. Aside from the golden dome atop the Main Building, it’s probably the most iconic landmark on campus, and you’ll surely want a picture of yourself in front of it. </p>
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<h3 id="bV84X9">THE BASILICA</h3>
<p id="c808Ao">Even if you’re not Catholic, and even if you’re not a Christian, you absolutely must see the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. It is an absolutely beautiful place, and for first-time visitors, it will honestly take your breath away. </p>
<h3 id="CLAHMm">THE GROTTO</h3>
<p id="9N4sfQ">Located behind the basilica on the northwest side, people constantly name the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes their favorite place on campus. With all that goes on during game day, there is still a quiet aura that surrounds the place. Just be there for a few minutes and you’ll understand.</p>
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<h3 id="LgG1Mn">THE BOOKSTORE</h3>
<p id="M0jDZR">There is an aura here too, but it’s much more like Wall Street. You simply have to go once, just to witness the incredible chaos that develops here on a game day. There are plenty of other places on campus to buy merchandise, but this one comes with a merit badge for surviving.</p>
<h3 id="JQyH3y">JOYCE CENTER</h3>
<p id="ZwYbuA">Visit the basketball arena during a football game? YES. The Joyce Center is home to quite a few things, including the Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. The hall is located on the upstairs concourse, and displays all of the trophies and other tokens from all of Notre Dame’s incredible history. Every name of every Monogram winner is engraved in that space. </p>
<h3 id="hU9mPm">THE STATUES</h3>
<p id="hN6z9t">While these are spread out around campus, you really need to seek them out by keeping an eye out along your way. “We’re #1” Moses, “Fair Catch” Corby, Moose Krause and the Championship Coaches are among the most popular.</p>
<h3 id="VBVdvD">GRACE HALL</h3>
<p id="DKwvgJ">The #1 sign that sits atop Grace Hall is lit any time ANY Notre Dame athletic team is ranked No. 1 in the country. Obviously, there is a special place in our hearts for the football program, and when Notre Dame got to No. 1 in 2012, I almost drove up with fellow OFDer Wes Sweigert just to see it lit. (We didn’t, because we were a little too intoxicated to drive).</p>
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<h2 id="lBxQVt">WHAT TO WATCH</h2>
<p id="bXOSX4">Besides all of the landmarks on campus, there are tons of other happenings going on around campus leading up to the game. Due to three different kickoff times this year, the times for these events vary. I’ll do you a solid and list them for each kickoff time. </p>
<h3 id="5obFL9">3:30 Kickoff (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/ball-st-cardinals">Ball State Cardinals</a>)</h3>
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<li id="Je68uo">10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Notre Dame Fan Fest inside Joyce (if you find yourself in a pinch and without booze).</li>
<li id="tQpCEY">11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bagpipe Band Concert (Main Building)</li>
<li id="DeJBr9">1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Player Walk (TD Jesus)</li>
<li id="4YSph8">2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Concert on the Steps. (Bond Hall)</li>
<li id="B5unnh">2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Trumpets Under the Dome (Main Building rotunda)</li>
<li id="YadKKg">2:40 PM - 2:50 PM Marching Band March Out (Main Building steps to the Stadium)</li>
<li id="kmWVcJ">3:05 PM Band takes the field</li>
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<h3 id="EjyGLu">2:30 Kickoff (<a href="https://www.anchorofgold.com/">Vanderbilt Commodores</a>, <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>)</h3>
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<li id="ZDUB2d">10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Notre Dame Fan Fest inside Joyce (if you find yourself in a pinch and without booze).</li>
<li id="eWy1yk">10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Bagpipe Band Concert (Main Building)</li>
<li id="NgH72y">11:15 PM - 12:00 PM Player Walk (TD Jesus)</li>
<li id="Gm4Uwx">1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Concert on the Steps (Bond Hall)</li>
<li id="uIJREg">1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Trumpets Under the Dome (Main Building rotunda)</li>
<li id="JEWGZw">1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Marching Band March Out (from Main Building steps to the stadium)</li>
<li id="hrqps9">2:05 PM Band takes the field</li>
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<h3 id="njGeMk">7:30 Kickoff (<a href="https://www.maizenbrew.com/">Michigan Wolverines</a>. <a href="https://www.ruleoftree.com/">Stanford Cardinal</a>, <a href="https://www.tomahawknation.com/">Florida State Seminoles</a>)</h3>
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<li id="P6ZjAe">10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Notre Dame Fan Fest inside Joyce (if you find yourself in a pinch and without booze).</li>
<li id="wc4jKa">3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Bagpipe Band Concert (Main Building)</li>
<li id="xrL8zJ">5:15 PM - 5:30 PM Player Walk (TD Jesus)</li>
<li id="slvLKx">6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Concert on the Steps (Bond Hall)</li>
<li id="IJemNA">6:30 PM - 6:40 PM Trumpets Under the Dome (Main Building rotunda)</li>
<li id="f55bfF">6:40 PM - 6:50 PM Marching Band March Out (from Main Building steps to the Stadium)</li>
<li id="Yte0Rx">7:05 PM Band takes the field</li>
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<h2 id="Xksqpe">MASS</h2>
<p id="EE9Io1">If you wish to attend a Mass, here is what will be happening. This comes straight from <a href="http://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/mass-schedules/mass-on-football-saturdays/">Campus Ministry</a>: </p>
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<p id="GMg2zC">Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 30 minutes after home football games when games are played during the day.</p>
<p id="dQQiPc">Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica at 4 p.m. and at DeBartolo at 4:30 p.m. when games are played at night.</p>
<p id="X3EgVI">Mass will also take place 30 minutes after home football games in the following residence halls when games are played during the day: Alumni, Dillon, Keough, Morrissey, Ryan, Siegfried and Sorin Halls. In addition, Mass will be celebrated in each of these residence halls at 4 p.m. when games are at night.</p>
<p id="Gw7wbp">All are also welcome to pray the rosary at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart five prior to kick-off every home game Saturday. A specific intention will be prayed before each game. On day games, the rosary will begin at 11:30 a.m. On night games, the rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m.</p>
<p id="rX7qwb">Should a game be delayed due to weather or game play and the game ends after 8:30 p.m., post-game Mass will be canceled in the Basilica and DeBartolo. </p>
<p id="wx0ese">Sunday Masses on home football game weekends will take place in the Basilica at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.</p>
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<h2 id="YJpqCI">FRIDAYS</h2>
<p id="y124uv">There are all sorts of things going on Fridays before home games as well. </p>
<h3 id="E5LKlR">Get Your Pep Rally On</h3>
<p id="H7JBLf">Things start at the Main Building, with Trumpets Under The Dome at 4:10 PM. Then, the Notre Dame Marching Band begins on the steps of the Main Building at 4:30. The band marches to the pep rally location, and then the rally starts at 6:00.</p>
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<h3 id="1NBewq">Midnight Drummers Circle</h3>
<p id="L4aEtu">A whole lot of drums and cadence begins at midnight in front of the Main Building and goes on for about 45 minutes.</p>
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<h3 id="283ADg">TOURS</h3>
<p id="cQ7xYv">You can take a tour of the Gug, the tunnel and campus on Fridays. If you want to spend more of your Saturday tailgating and just having fun, the Friday tours are an excellent way to go if you are up there. </p>
<h2 id="k4ZALG">SOME FINAL THOUGHTS</h2>
<p id="odlLYL">Each experience at Notre Dame is unique, so please ask around if you haven’t been there before. In fact, if you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask in the comments below. I, or any number of OFD readers, will be able to give you an honest answer to better help you enjoy your time at Notre Dame. </p>
<p id="BXHZxw">I should be at all of the Notre Dame football games this fall in the press box. I get bored up there before the game. If this little guide helped you in any way, and you want to say hello, give me a shout on Twitter either <a href="https://twitter.com/onefootdown">@onefootdown</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSubwayDomer">@TheSubwayDomer</a> and I’d be happy to shake your hand and share a cold drink (or a warm one in November). </p>
<p id="xsi4Bk">Please enjoy the game and your time at Notre Dame. </p>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/8/30/17798568/what-visitors-should-know-see-and-do-on-a-notre-dame-football-game-day-tours-campus-stadium-grottoJoshua Vowles2018-10-16T16:02:12-04:002018-10-16T16:02:12-04:00Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS Pittsburgh Panthers: Photo Gallery
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<p>The game may have been a bit grim, but the day and the photos were brilliant. </p> <p id="k1YW63">One of the exciting things about One Foot Down’s coverage of Notre Dame football this season is the addition of Michael Miller as our official photographer. Michael is a local of the South Bend area and has been heavily involved in taking Notre Dame athletic photos over the years. </p>
<p id="LEuClU">He’s also a top-notch photographer for hire, and has an impressive gallery of wedding photos and the like as well. Check him out over at his site: <a href="https://www.millerphoto9.com/"><strong>Michael Miller Photography</strong></a>.</p>
<p id="XUQTrk">The <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> remain undefeated after beating the <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, 19-14. It was a crazy day in college football that day, and the Irish fell on the right side of the win column. You can check out all the images from that day below.</p>
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<p>There is no panic button on the desk (again).</p> <h2 id="eEDd8x"><strong>Woof.</strong></h2>
<p id="paPuA1">Only my dry cleaner knows for sure how that game went. Regardless, the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> came away with a victory on Saturday. The <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> gave the Irish their all, but once again the Irish determination and overall talent showed to be the difference in the game. I’m VERY happy to take a 7-0 record into the long-awaited bye week. Now that a bit of the dust has settled, let’s take a dive into my thoughts about the game as we pass into the 48 hours past the game.</p>
<h2 id="YNdh87"><strong>3 Things to Takeaway from the ND-Pitt Game</strong></h2>
<p id="4DGUNX"><strong>The panic that we have seen in past seasons (particularly last season) is gone.</strong></p>
<p id="8FfHSN">I’ve seen it all with ND games. Scenarios of wins and losses across the board in how the games are won or lost. No matter what happens, the team this year keeps its composure in ways that I haven’t seen. Sometimes, a team needs to win a 19-14 game against less-than competition. You can call it embracing chaos, throwing in crowd noise and soccer balls, or just plain discipline — whatever you want to call it, the Irish have it. Poise and control of the offense and then the defense pretty much shutting down an average team led the Irish to victory. Sometimes, not to our liking, it takes a full, four quarters to get all of that together. Just win the games in the time allotted. With the way the season is shaping up in regards to other teams in the CFP hunt, I’m good with no self-destruction if it leads to victories once the clocks hit triple zeros. </p>
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<p id="e2rgRj"><strong>This season is beginning to feel like the standard.</strong></p>
<p id="XJbs1R">The Irish are obviously 7-0 going into the bye week. This, to me, is absolutely amazing. I grew up in a time (late 90s through the 2000s) when there was any given day that the Irish could lose to anybody. So this notion of being undefeated through almost two months of play is almost unfathomable. However, I’m very happy to say that I’m not that amazed by it. I now understand what people mean when they talk about this is how it always was with the Irish. Now, I’m happy we keep getting the wins, but I have expected the Irish to win. In the back of mind on Saturday, I still believed the Irish would take the lead to get the job done. I just am less fazed than I used to be. This is a good thing, as the standard has been set and raised significantly. The times have changed, and I’m thrilled not to have to live in fear every single week. Big boy football has finally come back to Notre Dame, and I am ABSOLUTELY here for it. People will say what they will about Brian Kelly and the coaching over the years, but this expecation was not met for a long time. It’s awesome to see.</p>
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<p id="4OUWbp"><strong>At the end of the day, this game is played by young men still developing as people.</strong></p>
<p id="qENFqN">I want to thank the boss man, Joshua, for helping me to spearhead more elaboration on something I thought of during the third quarter.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I really enjoy our photos we get from <a href="https://twitter.com/MillerPhoto9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MillerPhoto9</a> for OFD, but I probably love the family photos the best. These aren't robots out there for your amusement. They're young adults with all the passion and complexities of their age. <a href="https://t.co/awLO4Wow6E">pic.twitter.com/awLO4Wow6E</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/status/1051553075461275648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2018</a>
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<p id="rEW4Qb">These guys on the field are young men. They are human. Their own self-worth is overall not based on what they produce for stats or what they provide to get to a certain win-loss record. The game they play begets mistakes and the signs of fatigue because they are young human beings. It is great to see that they have the resilience, but that is why I don’t really fret about the score of the game from Saturday. The media sensationalized it too much, I admit, but you cannot shove to the side the idea about midterms and being ready with no fatigue. It just does not happen. You can’t expect exact perfection every week because it won’t be there, and that is ok. I desparately want to see the Irish win a national championship because of the recognition and history but also because it can show that even through everything tough at a high-level institution (both academically and athletically), they can succeed. But again, these are people, not robots. Sorry to sound preachy, but I wanted to back up Josh’s point. The bye week couldn’t come at a better time, and I’m glad for these college kids, they can rest up in a necessary way to take care of business in the next 5 games.</p>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/15/17980796/3-things-from-the-notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-19-14-victory-over-pitt-close-game-winning-hardMatt Greene2018-10-15T16:34:49-04:002018-10-15T16:34:49-04:00Top Player Performances Against Pitt
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<p>Whew...let’s just say, I’m glad that one is over.</p> <p id="Ev4m5z">Too close for comfort, but the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> improved to 7-0 with a 19-14 win over the <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>. It was not pretty but a win is a win. Almost every team has a game like this, where they play down to the competition and have to win it late. This game was easy for me to pick three players to highlight. </p>
<h2 id="NxKdaa"><span>Miles Boykin</span></h2>
<p id="L5bXFi">I have yet to highlight him this year and that’s on me. Boykin has been so consistent for the Irish that he sometimes gets forgotten about. He was <span>Ian Book</span>’s favorite target on Saturday and made many key catches. Boykin caught a pass to move the chains on 3rd and 5 and then eventually caught the game winning pass to take the lead. <span>Miles Boykin</span>, welcome to the player performances!</p>
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<h2 id="sbLaCi"><span>Julian Okwara</span></h2>
<p id="3HryIf">I was at the game, and it looked like Okwara was moving faster than everyone else on the field. It was amazing to me to see how he always finds himself around the ball making plays. His football instincts must be off the charts. <span>Julian Okwara</span> gets himself into position, and makes athletic plays on the ball. Between <span>Kareem</span> and Okwara, offensive lines must have nightmare about trying to block them. </p>
<h2 id="g48Smx"><span>Khalid Kareem</span></h2>
<p id="HUenqs">Game winning sack. That’s about all there is to it. He was an absolute monster rushing the passer. Kareem is also getting to be the guy the Irish turn to when they need something to happen. With a 19-14 lead late in the 4th, Kareem sacked the Pittsburgh quarterback for a 14 yard loss. A truly game changing play by a terrific player. </p>
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<p id="Cfw5dg">The Irish are 7-0. I can’t believe it’s true. But now they get a Bye week to recharge before heading to San Diego to play Navy. </p>
<p id="BPjbEJ">Only five games to go, and one at Notre Dame Stadium. The year is flying by but I’m sure we still have many exciting moments to go.</p>
https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/15/17980128/notre-dame-fighting-irish-vs-pittsburgh-panthers-top-player-performances-miles-boykin-julian-okwarajeffczern2018-10-15T14:35:39-04:002018-10-15T14:35:39-04:00Notre Dame Football: The Pittsburgh Game - A Twitter Recap
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<p>Relive the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers (or maybe just skip ahead to the good parts).</p> <p id="kyKWdG">The <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> staved off upset against the <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, keeping their record unblemished with an 19-14 win. Here is are the some of the best tweets from the game, with the highs (<span>Ian Book</span>’s touchdown to <span>Miles Boykin</span>) and lows (<span>Maurice Ffrench</span>’s 99-yard touchdown return) and most everything in between.</p>
<p id="UaXyaA">Did you see a good tweet I missed? Leave it in the comments below.</p>
<h3 id="zx4fFt"><strong>PREGAME</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Meet Russell and his mama. His adoption was finalized today in . Now the wait for paperwork so he can come home. He is our 10th Leverage kiddo. Your funds helped this family bring Russell home. Thank you! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/allforadoptions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#allforadoptions</a> <a href="https://t.co/qWOpUWGsJt">pic.twitter.com/qWOpUWGsJt</a></p>— LeveragePhotography (@LeverageP) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeverageP/status/1050781111419330561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">my entire family either went to Pitt or ND so our Pitt-Notre Dame tailgate is basically Christmas. Everyone eats too much, there’s alway a fight and only half of the family actually gets what they want in the end</p>— Jessica Smetana (@jessica_smetana) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana/status/1051098270645317632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ndtd?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ndtd</a> Tweet here following Notre Dame Touchdowns. It might make it on the board.</p>— Michael Bonner (@IrishScoreboard) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrishScoreboard/status/1051147747284398086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a nerd <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulRRigney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulRRigney</a> <a href="https://t.co/7C1vITPONJ">pic.twitter.com/7C1vITPONJ</a></p>— Ian BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOk (@jimboch02) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimboch02/status/1051165877549305858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have never craved a boring home game more than I do right now.</p>— Edward Sorin, C.S.C. (@FatherSorin) <a href="https://twitter.com/FatherSorin/status/1051172222650503169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If everyone loved their job as much as Natural, the world would be a better place. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/4dqJeQGERi">pic.twitter.com/4dqJeQGERi</a></p>— Fred Villarruel (@fredv21) <a href="https://twitter.com/fredv21/status/1051285518225420288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="KSzu2l"><strong>FIRST QUARTER</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wait wait wait what is Ian book doing on the field you mean to tell me that shmarstool rumor was totally off base and unfounded?! </p>— Lena Steigs (@PDXIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/PDXIrish/status/1051180613992996865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nicco Fertitta jumps offsides on the punt block team. Pittsburgh gets a first down out of it. Meh.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051183992907714560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">For the LOVE of Notre Dame <a href="https://t.co/E4hqMqIH49">pic.twitter.com/E4hqMqIH49</a></p>— Lisa Kelly (@4LeafCloverGirl) <a href="https://twitter.com/4LeafCloverGirl/status/1051184008187523073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Do you have any idea how bad of a player you have to be to jump offsides on a punt <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDPitt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDPitt</a></p>— Andrew Hendrix (@NDHendy12) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDHendy12/status/1051186377344331778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">i hate games vs pitt</p>— Mike Taddow (@taddmike) <a href="https://twitter.com/taddmike/status/1051185074165743616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">feritta's error looms large so far - like that perm</p>— tricerapops (@tricerapops) <a href="https://twitter.com/tricerapops/status/1051185348401758208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Nico rn <a href="https://t.co/Q3StVgjA9z">pic.twitter.com/Q3StVgjA9z</a></p>— Ryan Ritter (@ndtex) <a href="https://twitter.com/ndtex/status/1051185564354007042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Save the trap talk, Pitt executing by doing what they do best...pounding the ball. <br><br>And Pitt got help from a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> veteran player on special teams trying to be Bat Man rather than settling for being Robin.</p>— Darin Pritchett (@961Sportsbeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/961Sportsbeat/status/1051185965958610944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/DhuwYiPAF8">pic.twitter.com/DhuwYiPAF8</a></p>— Lynne (@shoelvr23) <a href="https://twitter.com/shoelvr23/status/1051186204937318401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not worried about this.<br>A LOT of football left to play, and Pitt absolutely does not leave this stadium a winner today.</p>— Fr. Sorin's Ramblers (@golddomersdulac) <a href="https://twitter.com/golddomersdulac/status/1051186749303599104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/JqYJFsBHnR">pic.twitter.com/JqYJFsBHnR</a></p>— Molly (@LluckoftheIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/LluckoftheIrish/status/1051186928303951872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welp, at least I knew coming into this game there was a good chance of getting an ulcer.</p>— Optimistic Domer (@OptimisticDomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptimisticDomer/status/1051186813791084545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m hearing some terrible news regarding Notre Dame.<br><br>Ian Book was just intercepted.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051188201409400832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What’s your go to yell when they do something stupid? <br><br>Mine is “YOU SHITHEAD”</p>— bridget s. pumpkins (@bridgetgoirish) <a href="https://twitter.com/bridgetgoirish/status/1051188275652845568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="tbyu4q"><strong>SECOND QUARTER</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ND Twitter can’t destroy the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDTD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDTD</a> hashtag if we don’t score <a href="https://t.co/tH0srQsyPl">pic.twitter.com/tH0srQsyPl</a></p>— Lena Steigs (@PDXIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/PDXIrish/status/1051189676902514688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame entering the danger zone. Ian Book looks all over the place through three drives. Doesn’t have a handle on what Pitt is doing defensively. And Pitt’s defense this season has been among the nation’s worst.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051191011467251713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heck of a run by Tony Jones on 3rd-and-1. Sam Mustipher got blown up into the hole and into the back but Jones kept going and made the first-down.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/1051193808275365889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame settles for a field goal (new holder Nolan Henry!) and trails 7-3. Sleepy performance to date, fitting for a roster that didn’t sleep much during the week with mid-terms.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051195385580904449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Since Pitt’s opening drive, it’s gone three-and-out three-straight times. Nine plays for seven yards, total.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051197091312279553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I understand nothing about what Notre Dame is doing offensively right now. The personnel. The plays. The execution.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051199664819773440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">God dammit, Avery Davis. It's pass protection. Not ballet class. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDFB</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/status/1051199761490030594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">you cant wear #3 at ND and have bad plays</p>— Li (@StLi1226) <a href="https://twitter.com/StLi1226/status/1051199899528769536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ok everyone go stress eat</p>— HLS_WolfmanTDJesus (@SupermanTDJesus) <a href="https://twitter.com/SupermanTDJesus/status/1051200505114972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">i want to kill all the Pitt fans sitting by me but they’re all my cousins ?????</p>— Jessica Smetana (@jessica_smetana) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana/status/1051200717736894465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">So much for the <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeteSampson_</a> theory that blitzing Book only works because of its rarity. Pitt is doing nothing else and it's working.</p>— Andy Roberts (@ARoberts_WLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARoberts_WLB/status/1051202666200752130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="Vi5QKb"><strong>HALFTIME</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We trail by one at halftime. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a>☘️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PITTvsND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PITTvsND</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvRGnob3Ce">pic.twitter.com/hvRGnob3Ce</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1051201010201481217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Live look-in at NDs locker room. <a href="https://t.co/LgUHZ8JF5s">pic.twitter.com/LgUHZ8JF5s</a></p>— Chad (@ChadSpringer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSpringer/status/1051202997886361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">First half photos from Notre Dame-Pittsburgh: <a href="https://t.co/WbMDwGN6RP">https://t.co/WbMDwGN6RP</a> <a href="https://t.co/jVCaNNW8Ve">pic.twitter.com/jVCaNNW8Ve</a></p>— Robert Franklin (@TheRobFranklin) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRobFranklin/status/1051205529060696064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some great shots of the first half by our very own <a href="https://twitter.com/R_M_Photo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@R_M_Photo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/huClrr8bDN">pic.twitter.com/huClrr8bDN</a></p>— The New ND Network (@TNNDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/TNNDN/status/1051203960005124102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Correction on the “Brian Kelly at Notre Dame when trailing at halftime stat” as the Irish are actually 7-23 when trailing at the half.<br><br>The vacation of wins tripped me up on the previous stat.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051215770779340800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="b3CUWx"><strong>THIRD QUARTER</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maurice Ffrench. 99 yards. <br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCSports</a>)<a href="https://t.co/69dFGBDZra">pic.twitter.com/69dFGBDZra</a></p>— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BR_CFB/status/1051209533698248705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pitt against Notre Dame.... <a href="https://t.co/4b4XhRRVLp">pic.twitter.com/4b4XhRRVLp</a></p>— GoldDome13 (@WhatWentWrongPC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatWentWrongPC/status/1051205844338176000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dude named Ffrench making a big play against Irish at a place called Notre Dame</p>— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianBatko/status/1051206754514690048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Are we having fun yet <a href="https://t.co/CvrYTeqLMk">pic.twitter.com/CvrYTeqLMk</a></p>— Notre Dame, Our B7-0gger (@NDourBlogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDourBlogger/status/1051207123735142401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That wasn’t quite Pat Dillingham getting picked off by Josh Ott, but it felt that way.<br><br>Ian Book intercepted for a second time.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051207629828173825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The very first screen shot when I open up the <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCSports</a> app to check on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ndfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ndfb</a> game. Apparently very fitting for today. <a href="https://t.co/jFobE7htMw">pic.twitter.com/jFobE7htMw</a></p>— Matt (@theMattyPenny) <a href="https://twitter.com/theMattyPenny/status/1051207610031058946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pittsburgh remains aware of the Notre Dame cornerback disparity today</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/1051208875284865024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Live look at no 8. <a href="https://t.co/3FpV1MJ8xh">pic.twitter.com/3FpV1MJ8xh</a></p>— kaai cobb-adams (@thekaai) <a href="https://twitter.com/thekaai/status/1051215267324297216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m sorry I just refuse to believe we’re going to lose to an offense that runs the wildcat consistently in 2018</p>— Mike Golic Jr (@MGolicJR57) <a href="https://twitter.com/MGolicJR57/status/1051208780963336193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">when a shuffle pass is partially tipped and goes for 16 yards on 3rd Down, it might be time to prepare for the inevitable....</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/1051209803186524160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Halloween has come early because this is a horror film.</p>— Edward Sorin, C.S.C. (@FatherSorin) <a href="https://twitter.com/FatherSorin/status/1051209747049922561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good teams have bad games. Good teams have bad games. Good teams have bad games. Good teams have bad games. <a href="https://t.co/JvCTGwgkOY">pic.twitter.com/JvCTGwgkOY</a></p>— bridget s. pumpkins (@bridgetgoirish) <a href="https://twitter.com/bridgetgoirish/status/1051209947705413632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kick is no good!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wideleft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wideleft</a> <a href="https://t.co/32tDhgDzPN">pic.twitter.com/32tDhgDzPN</a></p>— Lisa Kelly (@4LeafCloverGirl) <a href="https://twitter.com/4LeafCloverGirl/status/1051210337297555456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow throw from Book to Finke on the corner route. Off his back foot and he stuck that thing</p>— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) <a href="https://twitter.com/InTheBleachers/status/1051211669983191042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Book ➡️ Claypool for the TD! ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/1aCL7oXZjr">pic.twitter.com/1aCL7oXZjr</a></p>— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDonNBC/status/1051213406932484096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOUCHDOWN IRISH <a href="https://t.co/oWi0u2mgyq">pic.twitter.com/oWi0u2mgyq</a></p>— HI MY NAME IS JARED (@Irishfootball11) <a href="https://twitter.com/Irishfootball11/status/1051212424202866693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly opts to go for two points to potentially tie Pitt 14-14 with a little over two minutes in the third quarter.<br><br>Cue your debates about whether or not Notre Dame should have chased those points there.</p>— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOnCFB/status/1051212397933981696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Points!<br>Everybody in<br>ND Stadium<br>Is <br>So Hype!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDTD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDTD</a></p>— Lena Steigs (@PDXIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/PDXIrish/status/1051212579283001345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ND leads in total yardage (260-154) and passing yardage (209-88) on 22 of 28 passing. But Pitt has the edge in rushing yards (66-51).</p>— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1051213177097256965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Husband just comes home and asks “is pitt good?” <a href="https://t.co/V9N2ewCbHQ">pic.twitter.com/V9N2ewCbHQ</a></p>— bridget s. pumpkins (@bridgetgoirish) <a href="https://twitter.com/bridgetgoirish/status/1051214050581983232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="FFW9ed"><strong>FOURTH QUARTER</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame’s dime defense had freshmen Houston Griffith and TaRiq Bracy on the same side of the field. And then Pittsburgh throws toward Julian Love. Third down stop.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051217210922938368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Someday, ND will build a statue to missed Pitt FG’s.</p>— Moons (@GAMoons) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAMoons/status/1051217490368331777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">On second thought, Notre Dame brings out the punt team following Pitt’s timeout. And then Tyler Newsome hits it into the end zone. Net yardage: 29.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051219159382659073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This game reminds me of my 9 year old. She just can’t get out of her own way and is constantly getting sent to her room.</p>— Brian (@Dascenzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dascenzo/status/1051221342207520768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Keep running them.</p>— Persisting (@ndIRISHlc19) <a href="https://twitter.com/ndIRISHlc19/status/1051221321374490628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">78 held, that's how Williams got the corner for ND</p>— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) <a href="https://twitter.com/InTheBleachers/status/1051221843137490944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT. A. TOSS. <a href="https://t.co/U19B7rDIhA">pic.twitter.com/U19B7rDIhA</a></p>— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDonNBC/status/1051222828903800832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for your order! We appreciate your business <a href="https://t.co/d8e4s8K6yu">https://t.co/d8e4s8K6yu</a></p>— Dino DeMilio (@dinodemilio) <a href="https://twitter.com/dinodemilio/status/1051222382956822528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Uh, Pitt just put grad transfer third-string quarterback Jeff George Jr. at punter. He didn't punt. He threw. He missed.</p>— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianBatko/status/1051224409879523330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never liked the desperation fake. Line up your best play on 4th down.</p>— Erik (@gothlaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/gothlaw/status/1051224493551755265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cannot believe that decision. ND has 1.2 cornerbacks today and you run a telegraphic fake punt on 4th and 4?</p>— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterKarels/status/1051225204511391744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly and Pat Narduzzi each taking turns being the stupidest man in the world</p>— BUM CHILLUPS (@edsbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/1051225940381044737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Awfully good time for a Khalid Kareem sack. Loss of 14. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDInsider?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDInsider</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/1051226153313296384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds painful <a href="https://t.co/bPaqyQFV3y">https://t.co/bPaqyQFV3y</a></p>— JW (@the_J_train_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/the_J_train_8/status/1051227782649393152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The review revealed an illegal formation and an illegal forward pass. In other words, a flaming turd for Pitt. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDInsider?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDInsider</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/1051227079696687104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="it" dir="ltr">SURE NARDUZZI... <a href="https://t.co/wnvGVQbvC1">pic.twitter.com/wnvGVQbvC1</a></p>— Boba Bettis (@CBusIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBusIrish/status/1051227974635282433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pittin’ so hard rn</p>— BUM CHILLUPS (@edsbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/1051227156808966144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ffinal Score: Pitt 14 - ND 19</p>— Big Dap Energy (@dapremonster) <a href="https://twitter.com/dapremonster/status/1051227464377061376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="r9JIN6"><strong>POSTGAME</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ok time for everyone to go do drugs, I wont judge yall, be safe</p>— HLS_WolfmanTDJesus (@SupermanTDJesus) <a href="https://twitter.com/SupermanTDJesus/status/1051227362740850688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">*crawls up off the floor where I have been curled up in a ball for the last two hours*<br><br>☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️-0</p>— Chris W. (@rakesofmallow) <a href="https://twitter.com/rakesofmallow/status/1051227608006909952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">As we were eligible for the Bahamas Bowl one week ago, I am content and confused as to why everyone is so upset.</p>— Paul Rigney (@PaulRRigney) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulRRigney/status/1051227715918065665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE PITTENING WILL NOT OCCUR THIS YEAR</p>— Ian BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOk (@jimboch02) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimboch02/status/1051228512739385344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A lot of home cooking officiating in the PITT ND game!</p>— Mark May (@mark_may) <a href="https://twitter.com/mark_may/status/1051228445953454080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“i did this too in 2012 against BYU my good bitch” <a href="https://t.co/GiyR0fO4d3">pic.twitter.com/GiyR0fO4d3</a></p>— a dad joke (@patrickburrito) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickburrito/status/1051228787512348672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">me: I’m going to have a relaxing weekend before my new job starts <br><br>also me: *goes to Pitt-Notre Dame game*</p>— Jessica Smetana (@jessica_smetana) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana/status/1051228677114142720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">After its first drive Pitt ran 43 offensive plays that accounted for 154 yards and no points. That’s 3.58 yards per play during that span.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1051230396464201728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s a dang team that extremely needs a bye week</p>— Ian BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOk (@jimboch02) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimboch02/status/1051230530027565057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It wasn't pretty but I'll take it. Roc the Panther left South Bend sad...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeatPanthers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeatPanthers</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/BKFjnlDJy2">pic.twitter.com/BKFjnlDJy2</a></p>— Fred Villarruel (@fredv21) <a href="https://twitter.com/fredv21/status/1051231077237448705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ok. Maybe I should have announced this BEFORE the game, but I’m pregnant, so no more bullshit games like this. For the health of the baby, obviously.</p>— Persisting (@ndIRISHlc19) <a href="https://twitter.com/ndIRISHlc19/status/1051233943134048257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">First postgame question for Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi: What was the reasoning for that fake punt?<br><br>“To get a first down.”</p>— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterKarels/status/1051233340538400770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Times change but one thing remains constant: when Notre Dame plays Pitt, it’s gonna be a Narduzzi</p>— Lena Steigs (@PDXIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/PDXIrish/status/1051234214597746688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I went to mass during the game. You’re welcome.</p>— BooooooooyouIrish (@HLS_BayouIrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/HLS_BayouIrish/status/1051244132377747456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The full game photo gallery is now up from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDvsPitt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NDvsPitt</a>: <a href="https://t.co/WbMDwGN6RP">https://t.co/WbMDwGN6RP</a> <a href="https://t.co/WQQa5MeChc">pic.twitter.com/WQQa5MeChc</a></p>— Robert Franklin (@TheRobFranklin) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRobFranklin/status/1051249946471669760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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<p id="5HLfc8">...and a final moment of levity:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm at a wedding and they went with a Gritty cake, so rest assured that there is ONE thing in this universe that isn't garbage trash <a href="https://t.co/OEajyvsNFX">pic.twitter.com/OEajyvsNFX</a></p>— Gwen drinks the tears of attempted rapists (@gwensnyderPHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/gwensnyderPHL/status/1051227807391600641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2018</a>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/15/17978710/notre-dame-football-the-pittsburgh-game-a-twitter-recap-irish-social-media-twitterati-panthersndjrs2018-10-14T18:20:56-04:002018-10-14T18:20:56-04:00Surviving the Weekend
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<p>During a volatile weekend, the Irish did what is most important: win and advance.</p> <h2 id="AsCPrE">Surviving the Weekend</h2>
<p id="GZfxCO">It was far from a pretty day of football for the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>. In a 19-14 struggle against the <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, the Irish looked little like the team that manhandled both Stanford and Virginia Tech. </p>
<p id="XYpILS">But while they struggled, several other teams did as well: Georgia, Washington, West Virginia, Penn State, and Auburn all dropped their respective contests.</p>
<p id="l36Hmp">And with that, the Irish survived this upset weekend. It was one of the most important weeks for Notre Dame to stay alive, and they did. </p>
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<p id="mnzWsK">It was far from perfect. Pitt stuffed the Irish running game, <span>Ian Book</span> threw two interceptions, and Pitt was allowed to return a kickoff for a touchdown. </p>
<p id="YrKtGn">But lost amidst a hectic weekend and a near-loss to a lesser team were some positives worth holding onto. </p>
<p id="GWSH3a"><span>Chase Claypool</span> quietly had a solid outing (5 receptions, 61 yards, ad a touchdown). Fans and coaches alike were waiting to see <span>Claypool</span> make some plays this season, and for the first time this season, he delivered a complete game from top to bottom.</p>
<p id="bfaXmb"><span>TaRiq Bracy</span> - a true freshman cornerback - also showed out agaisnt Pitt. He came in to replace a struggling <span>Donte Vaughn</span>, and ended as the Irish’s highest graded player on the night according to Pro Football Focus. </p>
<p id="xOTnwd">Kelly lauded <span>Bracy</span>’s effort in his Sunday Teleconference, “The moment is not too big for him. He’s a level-headed young man... we really like his skill set when the ball is headed downfield.”</p>
<p id="wlqxyG">There are many more - such as a stout defensive performance, or Ian Book’s completion percentage continuing to be fantastic - but the takeaway from this week is that the Irish kept on winning. In a weekend tabbed by many as being a potential letdown, it was. But if the letdown is still a win, all Notre Dame fans will take that.</p>
<p id="6qkR6K">The Irish survived; next up: advance.</p>
<h2 id="kXc8BP">Other Notes from the Teleconference:</h2>
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<li id="fWEG81">Injury News: Kelly stated that they escaped Pitt without injury, and that they expect already-injured players Troy Pride and <span>Jafar Armstrong</span> to be back with the team soon.</li>
<li id="hRZXOC">Hitting on the state of the team, Kelly said, “Super excited. 7-0 with a very difficult schedule. Beat three Top 25 teams... We can get better. If you asked me about this preseason, I’d be extremely happy and I am now.”</li>
<li id="hqALYQ">When asked what was most important for his team this week, Kelly offered, “Probably the mental piece. Physically, we’re in a good place... We also want to start preparing for Navy.”</li>
<li id="PUxGIu">Kelly touched on the running game struggle against Pitt: “There were a couple of plays we wish we could have blocked up better. All in all, Pitt’s plan was to exert a lot of pressure on the running game and they left themselves vulnerable in the passing game.”</li>
<li id="dXRORi">Kelly hit on the lack of holding penalties being called, “Today was a little unusual. We sent in twice as many plays as we normally do.”</li>
<li id="MXjN7F">Elaborating on the holding penalties and the league’s respons, “It’s been a mixed bag. We get ‘that should have been called’ or ‘it’s a gray area call,’ ...We’ll just keep playing and not complain about it.</li>
<li id="GekLgP">Kelly praised Wimbush’s support for Ian Book, “He’s right next to Ian when he comes off the field, talking to him, he’s been outstanding.”</li>
<li id="zDLe7o">On <span>Donte Vaughn</span> and why he was pulled, “They went after him a little bit, and then we moved <span>Julian Love</span> to the boundary and Tariq Bracy was better to work the field. Donte is much better against the run, which is why we made the change.”</li>
<li id="q31RW1">Touching on Navy, Kelly said: “They’ve kind of morphed over the past year in terms of what they are doing, using multiple quarterbacks and going out of the shotgun... We’ll go out tomorrow and the first thing we’ll do is install Navy’s offense... It’s about using this week to get the base looks and keep them up to date with new things.”</li>
<li id="onHmrh">On the kickoff struggles: “Placement hasn’t been where it needs to be. We’re kicking it down the middle of the field, we need to be better with lane distribution and tackling.”</li>
<li id="YqDjxR">On Justin Yoon versus <span>Jonathan Doerer</span> for kickoffs, “Justin was a little overworked and we didn’t want to push him. He’ll get some rest and we can then evaluated if giving him both duties is in our best interest.”</li>
<li id="yjFAFl">The team will get a good amount of rest, according to Kelly, “They will get Wednesday through Saturday - almost four days off - which is a pretty substantial break for them.”</li>
<li id="uaOu40">Kelly touched on the importance of doing the right things during this later stretch of the season, “We need to stay healthy, continue to grow, and keep playing, prepare the right way, and see how it plays out.”</li>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/14/17975590/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-surviving-the-weekend-against-pittsburgh-tariq-bracy-ian-bookAKGallagher2018-10-14T14:37:34-04:002018-10-14T14:37:34-04:00Notre Dame Football Moves Up To #4 In USA Today Top 25 and AP Poll
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<p>Let’s look at both sets of rankings after a wild weekend of football.</p> <p id="0rtC3V">The <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> escaped a close game against the unranked <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> with a <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/13/17973250/quick-recap-notre-dame-fighting-irish-survive-pitt-19-14-are-you-panicking-yet-ian-book-williams">19-14 victory </a>over the weekend. That, combined with losses by other teams in the top ten of both national rankings list, allowed the Irish to slightly improve their national ranking. </p>
<p id="hcAmvX">Here’s the complete week eight USA Today Coaches Poll:</p>
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<p id="v3l31W">Georgia’s road loss to LSU moved them down from #3 to #6 this week. Ohio State, Clemson, and Notre Dame all won their games and moved up a spot to complete the top four. LSU’s big win moved them up from #13 to #5. Important victories for Texas, Michigan, and Oklahoma allowed them all to move into the top ten. UCF held steady at #9.</p>
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<p id="3q7JRp">Like in the USA Today rankings, Ohio State, Clemson, and Notre Dame all move up slightly after wins this week. LSU also made a significant jump in the AP Poll all the way to #5 from #13. Michigan and Texas move up to the #6 and #7 spots while Georgia fell all the way to #8 after their loss. Oklahoma joins the top ten at #9 and UCF holds at #10. </p>
<p id="GqRu28">The Irish next head to San Diego for the Navy game on October 27th. Notre Dame have no ranked opponents left on their schedule. Of their previously ranked opponents from this season, only Michigan remains ranked. </p>
https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/14/17975218/notre-dame-football-moves-up-to-4-in-usa-today-top-25-and-ap-poll-college-rankings-coachesJoe Londergan2018-10-14T03:40:19-04:002018-10-14T03:40:19-04:00The Pitt Hangover
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<p>The hangover is under extreme pressure.</p> <p id="66s8OK">There were some rumblings across the college football world that this Saturday could be a special kind of Saturday. Still... I don’t think anyone was prepared for the type of day that it was going to become — least of all fans of the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com/">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>. </p>
<p id="3TzPqm">Notre Dame was a 3 touchdown favorite against the <a href="https://www.cardiachill.com/">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, but we found out pretty quickly that the spread Vegas gave us was going to get thrown out of the damn window.</p>
<p id="p7OReo">Now, if you’re still feeling pretty crappy about that 19-14 win over Pitt, let me remind you what happened on Saturday:</p>
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<li id="edSCja">#2 Lost</li>
<li id="imBvCW">#3 Won kind of meh</li>
<li id="WUUF3z">#5 Hello ND</li>
<li id="ZL5oKN">#6 Lost</li>
<li id="Xcf9Vi">#7 Lost</li>
<li id="noFObm">#8 Lost</li>
<li id="mA1KBp">#9 Close Win</li>
<li id="srVnQb">#10 Close Win</li>
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<p id="FPR5I1">So... four of the top eight lost, while 4 of the top 10 won close games (Ohio State was 2 scores... but meh). The only two not to be involved in this mess... Alabama and Clemson. The former still played the sloppiest game of its season, and the later had a bye.</p>
<p id="lxvyfs">It was SCARY AF SATURDAY. Notre Dame won, and we should be a lot happier than what we are probably feeling. 7-0 y’all.</p>
<h2 id="67juwc">2 PLAYS FOR 2 SCORES WAS SPECIAL</h2>
<p id="KqPBp1">The Notre Dame defense actually played lights out today. Pitt scored two touchdowns today, and they were both directly related to something the special teams unit did. The first was the offsides call on <span>Nicco Fertitta</span> on a punt return. It kept the Pitt drive alive in the first quarter, and they punched it in the endzone. </p>
<p id="V9760o">The second was a kickoff return for touchdown by <span>Maurice Ffrench</span> at the start of the 3rd quarter.</p>
<p id="9W85ar">AND THAT’S IT. </p>
<p id="h4uE4b">Pitt racked up a grand total of 242 yards. With no <span>Troy Pride Jr.</span> (ankle) today, their performance was more than acceptable. </p>
<h2 id="rZkRIt">2 MUCH PRESSURE</h2>
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<p id="T54bnW">While it can certainly be said that the “pressure got to ND this week,” by those that follow the program, it was much more specific. The offensive line could not handle the different pressures, schemes, and blitz packages that Pitt was bringing regularly. At one point, I had flashbacks of a flying <span>Ram Vela</span> (Navy 2007) when <span>Dennis Briggs</span> cam flying in off the edge to sack <span>Ian Book</span>.</p>
<p id="FHh6h5">Pitt recorded 3 sacks, but somehow only managed 3 QB hurries. It felt like <span>Ian Book</span> was being pressured all game long, and perhaps that’s because he played like there was pressure around him when there wasn’t. That’s a credit to Pitt, but also an indictment of the Irish offensive line. </p>
<p id="QlSneN">They have a lot to work on over the bye, and maybe that’s some movement along the line. </p>
<h2 id="8iqc9V">2 SEARCH</h2>
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<p id="fllvzG">After two weeks of <span>Dexter Williams</span> heroics, the senior running back was shut down by the Pitt defense. <span>Williams</span> had 13 carries for 31 yards, and 2 receptions for 2 yards. Once again, the biggest culprit was the Irish offensive line. There were, basically, no running lanes to be found. I think we all kept waiting for Dexter to break one wide open — and yet it never came. </p>
<p id="uGGArl">It really was one of those days that Notre Dame probably needed to throw more as <span>Brian Kelly</span> suggested in the post game presser. I really can’t believe I’m agreeing with that, but the best way to beat all that pressure from Pitt’s front 7 (and 8) would be to use some screens. </p>
<p id="nTTVBe">That could have been Dexter’s big breaks for the game — but Notre Dame can’t run a screen to its running backs to save its life or its season. </p>
<h2 id="5Ic57F">2 LEGIT PLAYERS</h2>
<p id="tMVD7A">Even with all of the frustrating play during the game, there were two players that stood out the most against Pitt.</p>
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<li id="Z03HSK">Miles Boykin. The Book to Boykin combo still proves deadly, and Miles caught 4 balls for 84 yards and that TD.</li>
<li id="rXDyuC">Julian Okwara. The Irish defense had an astonishing 10 quarterback hurries against the Panthers, and Julian had SEVEN of them. YO! He also had a pass break-up and 6 tackles. </li>
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<h2 id="UOw6cS">MORE THINGS 2 SAY</h2>
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<li id="2ULPRR">Freshman cornerback, Tariq Bracy, was second on the team in tackles with seven. Six of those were solo tackles. Well done.</li>
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<span>Chase Claypool</span> showed incredible effort on that TD reception. It was a nice route, and he exploded up the seam after the catch to get in the endzone. MAPLE BANDIT!</li>
<li id="9fzCoD">As poor as the special teams were today, Notre Dame’s defense made a great special teams play by totally snuffing out the fake punt towards the end of the game. </li>
<li id="1KrR4c">Somehow I still haven’t mentioned <span>Chris Finke</span> with his 6 grabs for 62 yards. He was clutch (except for that one drop).</li>
<li id="LDd4Dz">7-0. </li>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2018/10/14/17974326/notre-dame-football-the-pitt-hangover-is-better-than-the-game-miles-boykin-ian-book-fighting-irishJoshua Vowles