Comments on: So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance

By: The Biscuit

The Biscuit — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:14:05 +0000

GB we are better in almost all offensive stats this year, except red zone conversion.

By: TBone

TBone — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:54:09 +0000

In reply to kreyfish34. CBK has hinted at Riddick switching to the back field. This could be a great move. Wouldn't it be a major coup if Marshall committed?!

By: GB

GB — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:28:59 +0000

Anything can hqppen but I presume Stanford will load the box like the other teams and Rees will be deemed impotent. If ND loses I don not think they improve from last year. I hope they show me wrong. The D is definitely better but the O was better last year minus the O line. I thought the passing game was better last year.

By: canuck75

canuck75 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:16:13 +0000

This is a great chance for our Coach to show us a wrinkle. Maybe Hendrix at an earlier drive.Maybe a different blitz package to throw Luck off.
I have a good feeling. Last week Floyd and TJ should have made those two catchesfor tds. This week they make them!
Go Irish!

By: cjgunnz

cjgunnz — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:53:35 +0000

In reply to tlndma. Stanford used that coverage against ND last year with Crist as QB. Normally on 3rd down or in obvious passing situations. We need to either pass on 1st down (when they wont be dropping 8), or have an extremely effective ground game to stay out of 3rd and long. Maybe Riddick could be a game-changer at RB to make the difference. I think its becoming obvious that it was a mistake to move him to WR as Toma is more effective in the slot.

By: The Biscuit

The Biscuit — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:48:44 +0000

I am very sure that BK is planning something to deal with the D that has been effective against us. Stanford last year, Pitt, BC. If not, he isn’t trying. Not sure it’ll work, but I hope so.

By: The Biscuit

The Biscuit — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. I saw USC handle us for a quarter and then saw us battle back to almost tie it, and then fumble it away. 1 play and that's a different game. We are closer than you think (at least we were when healthy)

By: tlndma

tlndma — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:20:26 +0000

I’m concerned that Stanford will play a defense similar to BC last week. If we only score 16 vs. Stanford, we lose by 12. If Stanford drops 8&9 into coverage, we have to find a way to be effective offensively.

By: bjc378

bjc378 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:05:45 +0000

I’m hoping ND gets the ball first. At times the first drive has looked flawless and unstoppable. What ND does not need to start the game is an easy Stanford touchdown and a defense coming out flat. I believe setting a positive tone early on offense and a cushion for the D would be huge.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:58:14 +0000

In reply to Matt Q. (DMQ). Solid point on MSU. So how does MSU compare to Stanford? They both have good rushing defenses, but what about offensive lines? We owned MSU; will we be able to get pressure on Luck? My biggest concern is that since Stanford last year, a rush 3 drop 8 defensive scheme has shown it can really confuse our QBs, especially when they have no intention of running. Will BK finally have a game plan that prevents Rees from being baited into switching to a bad play or that takes advantage of whatever our best counter to that type of defense is?