Comments on: The Just because I’m Fired Up Game-by-Game Prediction Post http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/ Just a few guys loving the same woman and talking Irish Football. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:26:39 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Biscuit http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26036 The Biscuit Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:30:38 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26036 And why does nobody care about the pop-and-locking 4 year old white girl singing the Fight Song? I mean, to me that's the focus of the article, clearly. Weird. And why does nobody care about the pop-and-locking 4 year old white girl singing the Fight Song? I mean, to me that’s the focus of the article, clearly. Weird.

]]> By: The Biscuit http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26035 The Biscuit Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:28:56 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26035 I partially explained it above. I think the offense will break out in a few games that will increase our average. But...1) They're young 2) They havent played together 3) An offense based on a running game will score fewer points while eating up the clock 4) Our D and Special Teams haven't been that productive lately in terms of points. So yes, I think my average came in low because of my conservative nature regarding this O (and that's because I'm not sure what to think of them). I expect a few breakout games will indeed increase the average, but when or where? No clue. So I stuck with a low estimate. And, I think it's our best chance of winning. If we get into shootouts, we will get smoked. I partially explained it above. I think the offense will break out in a few games that will increase our average. But…1) They’re young 2) They havent played together 3) An offense based on a running game will score fewer points while eating up the clock 4) Our D and Special Teams haven’t been that productive lately in terms of points.

So yes, I think my average came in low because of my conservative nature regarding this O (and that’s because I’m not sure what to think of them). I expect a few breakout games will indeed increase the average, but when or where? No clue. So I stuck with a low estimate. And, I think it’s our best chance of winning. If we get into shootouts, we will get smoked.

]]> By: Sean http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26033 Sean Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:02:51 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26033 Understand an young offense and all, but do you really expect less than 20 points per game from Charlie and the offense??? Not to mention turnovers and special teams points. Understand an young offense and all, but do you really expect less than 20 points per game from Charlie and the offense??? Not to mention turnovers and special teams points.

]]> By: The Biscuit http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26027 The Biscuit Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:29:00 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26027 Mick, throwing me under the bus. I tried. I thought about it, starting the article with a choice and then bailing by the end. My best guess is that Charlie will go with age/experience to start, but that he'll have one of the younger guys ready to go if that doesn't work out. Which one? No idea. So I gave up. I appreciate your calling me on it though. That is pretty weak. Mick, throwing me under the bus. I tried. I thought about it, starting the article with a choice and then bailing by the end. My best guess is that Charlie will go with age/experience to start, but that he’ll have one of the younger guys ready to go if that doesn’t work out. Which one? No idea. So I gave up.

I appreciate your calling me on it though. That is pretty weak.

]]> By: Mick http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26025 Mick Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:59:55 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26025 Dude...you're going to predict the outcome and score of each game and you're not even going to take a stab at who the QB will be? weak. Dude…you’re going to predict the outcome and score of each game and you’re not even going to take a stab at who the QB will be?

weak.

]]> By: Trey http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26021 Trey Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:52:35 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26021 The only beating of anything that Purdue will be doing is going to involve that stupid drum and their bunk mates. The only beating of anything that Purdue will be doing is going to involve that stupid drum and their bunk mates.

]]> By: gwzimm http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26019 gwzimm Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:28:06 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26019 I can't imagine anyone in their right minds thinking that purdue could beat ND this year. They are one of the more irrelevant teams in college football, despite their sixty Big Ten Championships, their fifteen National titles, and their 47-2-1 record in bowls. Uh-oh, my mistake. I can’t imagine anyone in their right minds thinking that purdue could beat ND this year. They are one of the more irrelevant teams in college football, despite their sixty Big Ten Championships, their fifteen National titles, and their 47-2-1 record in bowls.

Uh-oh, my mistake.

]]> By: The Biscuit http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26017 The Biscuit Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:58:35 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26017 You gotta love it when haters ignore everything that goes against their hater-age in a post. Did you not see all the disclaimers? And are you seriously saying that ONLY ND fans predict games and scores? Feel free to disagree with the predictions, I have no problem with that. But calling me out for doing it in the first place is absurd. Purdue is a game that the Irish can, and will, win. Based on talent and matchups. Could I be wrong? Yep. Could I be right? Yep. It's called a prediction for a reason - it hasn't happened yet. Just like this prediction: You will pay for sex for at least 3 more years. Your Charlie-fat-jokes don't offend me, or anyone else, either. So hate on his looks all you want - he's successful as hell and could probably buy and sell you 10 times over. I'm sure you're Fabio Part II, and that the girls are hounding you all over the place, you stud. You gotta love it when haters ignore everything that goes against their hater-age in a post. Did you not see all the disclaimers? And are you seriously saying that ONLY ND fans predict games and scores? Feel free to disagree with the predictions, I have no problem with that. But calling me out for doing it in the first place is absurd.

Purdue is a game that the Irish can, and will, win. Based on talent and matchups. Could I be wrong? Yep. Could I be right? Yep. It’s called a prediction for a reason – it hasn’t happened yet. Just like this prediction: You will pay for sex for at least 3 more years.

Your Charlie-fat-jokes don’t offend me, or anyone else, either. So hate on his looks all you want – he’s successful as hell and could probably buy and sell you 10 times over. I’m sure you’re Fabio Part II, and that the girls are hounding you all over the place, you stud.

]]> By: Christian Deist http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26016 Christian Deist Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:41:41 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26016 You gotta love it when ND fans go out and predict the score of games before the season starts. ND will be lucky to break .500 this season and you are grossly underestimating how good the team in West Lafayette will be this year. I'm not a Purdue grad, but look at their returning starters and size buildup and you can see that Tiller has them focused. When does the size of Charlie's stomach become a safety hazard for small children that fall under its shadow? You gotta love it when ND fans go out and predict the score of games before the season starts. ND will be lucky to break .500 this season and you are grossly underestimating how good the team in West Lafayette will be this year. I’m not a Purdue grad, but look at their returning starters and size buildup and you can see that Tiller has them focused. When does the size of Charlie’s stomach become a safety hazard for small children that fall under its shadow?

]]> By: The Biscuit http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26013 The Biscuit Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:40:38 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2007/08/21/the-just-because-im-fired-up-game-by-game-prediction-post/#comment-26013 Thanks for all the comments. Adam, sorry for leaving out the bowl. At that point in the post, I was just tired. It's a long season at 12 games... Irish Devil. Once again, your math skills floor me. I agree that I tended towards lower-scoring games and that's for 2 reasons. 1) I have no idea what to expect from our offense. That is probably clouding my judgement. I am sure that some of those games will open up and be higher scoring, I just don't know which. 2) For us to win, our D had to hold those guys to lower scores because of my low Irish predictions. cause-effect there, but I agree it's probably a bit biased. But I'm okay with that. I feel like Penn State and BC are the toughest calls to make. I am guessing we'll win one and lose one, and being at PSU makes me lean toward that being the loss. 'Course I hope we crush them both, with PSU fans being such a bunch of whiners and BC being...well, BC. Dave, thanks for the heads-up on Air Force. News to me, but great to know. I am leaving it as-is to showcase my ignorance of all things Armed Forces. Thanks for all the comments.

Adam, sorry for leaving out the bowl. At that point in the post, I was just tired. It’s a long season at 12 games…

Irish Devil. Once again, your math skills floor me. I agree that I tended towards lower-scoring games and that’s for 2 reasons. 1) I have no idea what to expect from our offense. That is probably clouding my judgement. I am sure that some of those games will open up and be higher scoring, I just don’t know which. 2) For us to win, our D had to hold those guys to lower scores because of my low Irish predictions. cause-effect there, but I agree it’s probably a bit biased. But I’m okay with that.

I feel like Penn State and BC are the toughest calls to make. I am guessing we’ll win one and lose one, and being at PSU makes me lean toward that being the loss. ‘Course I hope we crush them both, with PSU fans being such a bunch of whiners and BC being…well, BC.

Dave, thanks for the heads-up on Air Force. News to me, but great to know. I am leaving it as-is to showcase my ignorance of all things Armed Forces.

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