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USF +10.5 at Notre Dame (ov/un 46.5) Sat 3:30 ET, NBC

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ulukinatme;1982112; said:
Scissor lift jokes, seriously BP? Stay classy

Just got back from the game, definitely the weirdest game I've ever been to. First delay I've ever seen like this, amazingly everything was pretty smooth with the evacuations on both delays, although communication on the game restarting the 2nd time was non-existant. There weren't any ushers sitting at the gates the 2nd restart either, you could just mosey in, it was odd but understandable.

I come away feeling that Rees is the right choice for QB. He may not always make the right decisions, but he knows who his go-to guys are, he scores, and he's just a Sophomore. Crist made some poor decisions today that are similar to last year, and he's a Senior now. Not everything was Crist's fault by any means, I just think Tommy is in a better position to allow us to win some games.

I think Riddick should be moved back to RB too. He was moved from RB to WR when Kelly came in, trying to see if lightning would strike twice the way Golden Tate moved from RB to WR. I don't think Riddick has the catching ability to succeed, he didn't show me much last year outside of the MSU game, and I feel he'd be better served in our depth depleted backfield.

Speaking of backfield, Cierre Wood was a nice bright spot on offense. He racked up over 100 yards, mostly in the 1st half, which is a pretty big accomplishment for this offense considering running the ball is something we've forgotten how to do. Jonas Gray shares the carries with Cierre now, and he still has ball control problems it seems. It's something thats followed most of his career, and his fumble on the goal line was pretty costly. We pretty much lost all remaining momentum for the 1st half. This is another reason why I think Riddick would be better served back at RB.

Defense wasn't quite as good as they were at the end of last year, but they did hold South Florida to one TD while they were on the field and 3 Field Goals, which isn't too bad given the epic number of turnovers we had. Still, the one TD they gave up came after several stupid personal foul penalties allowed South Florida to advance the field for an easier score, they need to clean that up.

I give South Florida a lot of credit. Skip coaches a well disciplined team. They had few, if any, turnovers and very few penalties. The final score reflects that, they did the right things to win. I really was afraid of the high pre-season ranking, the team never lives up to the hype, they tend to do better in an underdog role...if they do well at all. September will be rough, and it won't get much easier after that. I have no idea if Kelly will keep Rees in, or switch back to Crist, but I think they should allow Rees to improve and take most the reps. I think Crist is best served as backup, he just doesn't look comfortable in the pocket as a Senior should.
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I think your team has been cursed ever since that Boston College loss in 93. Cierre Wood is a tough running back that will give Michigan trouble. I actually had ND beating us this Saturday night but I feel good about that game now.
 
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Domers at scUM should be quite the melodrama next week! :lol:
Questions;
Does Kelly go ballistic in prime time on his QB?
Will it be a turnover treat?
Who will be punting for scUM?
Can scUM score enough to beat ND?
How many fights will we not see?
Does ND suck it up and win on the bounce back theory?
Why should I have to take a side in this melodrama? (ND has a chance to go 0-3 to start. scUM losing to one of their biggest rivals could be enjoyable)
Or is ND just as psycho as it's coach?
Will a decommissioned Russian satellite fall on Ann Arbor during the game and take out both teams?
 
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Cover up has become a way of life .. scizzor lift deaths and laughing off rape..that is the mockery of law and morality not the posters on a website..and Kellys actions on the sideline embarrass even Bo Pelini.
 
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zwem;1982201; said:
I think your team has been cursed ever since that Boston College loss in 93. Cierre Wood is a tough running back that will give Michigan trouble. I actually had ND beating us this Saturday night but I feel good about that game now.
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I tend to agree with this. '93 BC game was the first game I ever attended, and I don't think the Irish have been dominant since. I feel better about Rees starting over Crist next Saturday, but there were way too many mistakes to think it'll be a good game. You guys definitely have the edge going into that contest.
 
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ulukinatme;1982253; said:
I tend to agree with this. '93 BC game was the first game I ever attended, and I don't think the Irish have been dominant since. I feel better about Rees starting over Crist next Saturday, but there were way too many mistakes to think it'll be a good game. You guys definitely have the edge going into that contest.
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So then you admit it.


We have you to thank.
 
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ulukinatme;1982112; said:
considering running the ball is something we've forgotten how to do.
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You haven't forgotten. Kelly just doesn't put emphasis on it - nor does he really care. That man will be perfectly content throwing 50+ times a game including to-hot-to-handle crossing routes inside the 5yard line when your team should be under center handing the ball off.


I said it when he was hired, not sure which thread - "finesse" offense.

No true power run game. Few under center snaps. Involving TE's more then just slot WR's. Notre Dame will NOT come close to what they we're without a coach of those principles.

- and if they should never find such a coach. I wouldn't shed a single tear.
 
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Buckeneye;1982273; said:
You haven't forgotten. Kelly just doesn't put emphasis on it - nor does he really care. That man will be perfectly content throwing 50+ times a game including to-hot-to-handle crossing routes inside the 5yard line when your team should be under center handing the ball off.


I said it when he was hired, not sure which thread - "finesse" offense.

No true power run game. Few under center snaps. Involving TE's more then just slot WR's. Notre Dame will NOT come close to what they we're without a coach of those principles.

- and if they should never find such a coach. I wouldn't shed a single tear.
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I agree with most of this. But their bigger problem is recruiting and their image at this stage in history. The "Gold" has worn off with kids.
 
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Who doesn't want to play for this?

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Notre Dame fans should hate Zook. If he had not been such an ass-clown to get fired in mid-season, Urban would have gone to Notre Dame instead of Florida. It's interesting to think of what might have happened. Florida is short two crystal trophies, but might be coached by Spurriern again. Y'all kill Michigan in Glendale in 07. Maybe a revived Notre Dame joins Nebraska in the B1G. Weird.
 
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For those who missed the fun the broadcast of this game is being replayed tonight at 8:00 ET, presumably without the 3 hours of weather delays.
 
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Jake;1984256; said:
For those who missed the fun the broadcast of this game is being replayed tonight at 8:00 ET, presumably without the 3 hours of weather delays.
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They should leave them in, just to mess with anyone who thinks that watching Notre Dame reruns is a good idea.
 
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Gatorubet;1982561; said:
Notre Dame fans should hate Zook. If he had not been such an ass-clown to get fired in mid-season, Urban would have gone to Notre Dame instead of Florida. It's interesting to think of what might have happened. Florida is short two crystal trophies, but might be coached by Spurriern again. Y'all kill Michigan in Glendale in 07. Maybe a revived Notre Dame joins Nebraska in the B1G. Weird.
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You just made me imagine Tim Tebow playing for Notre Dame.

Fuck you.
 
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