It’s gameday Irish fans. Make sure you leave a comment during the day with your score predictions, a limerick keys to the game or just a Go Irish! Check back in during the game for live game chat with other irish fans giving their own play-by-play reactions. Below are our keys to the game and a gameday limerick to enjoy.
Keys to the Game – How to tell how the day will go
Tonight’s game vs. Michigan (sucks) is huge. The difference between 0-2 and 1-1 is much larger than one game. The Irish have to show today that they can take care of the ball but most importantly bounce back if adversity comes their way.
The Good
- The Irish offense operates on tempo. Rees is definitely a rhythm QB and once that tune gets started he is a wonderful distributor of the football.
- A second receiver emerges. It doesn’t matter whether it is Tyler Eifert, Theo Riddick, TJ Jones or even Robby Toma (hint to BK) ND needs to establish a threat today that will take some of the heat off of Floyd.
- Last week’s Cierre Wood shows up this week
- A BIG improvement in special teams. Speical teams is 1/3 of the college game and ND can’t repeat like week’s abysmal performance
The Bad
- Turnovers that give Michigan (sucks) the short field. The more the Irish can force Robinson to drive the entire field the better likelihood that those drives result in turnovers
- Limit the big plays – In the recent past, the Michigan (sucks) offense has lived on big play. Cut off that lifeline and Michigan has a much tougher time matching-up with the Irish
- If we are unable to contain Robinson. You don’t have to stop him, he will get his yards but you can’t let him keep you off-balance. The Irish must be able to take away his ability to scramble with a spy of some sort. If we don’t have a player that can shadow Denard or if we cannot keep him in a collapsing pocket, it spells trouble for the Irish
Gameday Limerick
It’s Michigan for the Irish – game two
Throwback white and green vs. Blue
Tie your shoelaces Denard
Cause your about to be scared
By T’eo and his wrecking crew
Gameday thread
That is below and how good it is up to you! Let’s Go Irish!!
CT’s Key to the Game:
The Irish need to score more points than Michigan.
@CT I will make sure to add that for next week.
@LetsGoIrish Well … I don’t know if it holds true for all games, but this week, if the Irish can manage to come through on this key to the game …. I like their chances against Michigan.
Colin Cowherd went with ND as one of his blazing five picks this week. He predicted a score of ND 30 Mich 16. I don’t know if that is a good thing or not.
@CT Cowherd is going to hate when Notre Dame when it suits him and he is going to pick them when he thinks he can to please ND fans. I like our chances today as long as we don’t shoot ourselves in the leg 3-5 times.
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8:00 is almost here. lehgooooooo!!
UGH. Watching on ESPN360 and the audio is all wackado
Uniforms look sweet by the way.
Sweet audio is going on.
Sweet audio is going on.
Brent Musburger on the mic….breathe in ….breathe out
Brent Musburger on the mic….breathe in ….breathe out
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I am hoping that we start on D.
Leghooooooo!!!!
See a lot of lurkers…jump on in.
NICE!!! Thank you Brian Kelly. Time for the D to set the tone.
Awww..that make a man feel good..my son was excited to see Erin Andrews
is this going to be another WTF kind of game for ND?
Gotta put more of a pop on him.
Get used to that Denard. lep no negative waves man
NICE 3 and OUT!!!!!
negative waves? it was a question. after last week, nobody knows what to expect.
Goodman on the punt return. I like it.. We don’t need big returns…just give it to the O
Two nice runs….sorry if I am a bit behind…watching on ESPN 360 or whatever they are calling it now
why BK did not start Rees last week is a true mystery. dumb move. Crist was toast when he got hurt two years ago. Rees has way more “it” than Crist will ever have.
Love the huge running lanes.
love that we don’t have a Frankenstein-like QB.
well. going to go grill. this is a boring lot. moving on.
Crist has a cannon for an arm. I heard somebody describe it well. Crist at his best is a 10 because of all of his physical tools. To extend that, Rees at his best is a nine. The sad thing about it was that Crist ranged from 5-10 but Rees stays around 9.
NICE!!!! TD IRISH!!!
Crist is over-rated.
What an opening drive.
Rees is under-rated.
I think people appreciate Rees
I think Michigan is over-matched in this game.
Love the kickoff coverage. And the sweet bat down by KLM
We came to play tonight that is for sure. Thoughts @CT
hello CT. peace.
Dear Michigan here is your hat, allow us to hand it to you
Nice check…. The running lanes are HUGE!
winning this game won’t put in ND in the top 25, though. game one hurt credibility big time. still can’t believe that game. well, yes I can. but, not really….
Wow, Andrew Luck went off today.
I am not so sure about them not being in the top 25. They are only 1-1 and Michigan hasn’t played anyone that could act as a measuring stick. I am not worried about the polls this month..more worried about where we are at come bowl time.
I am not so sure about them not being in the top 25. They are only 1-1 and Michigan hasn’t played anyone that could act as a measuring stick. I am not worried about the polls this month..more worried about where we are at come bowl time.
This game will be known as the fish in a barrel game if Rees keeps this up.
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I really don’t follow ND football like I used to. had to stop the obsession. so, I’m a bit behind the times. I see where people are complaining about BK’s temper. screw those people. ND NEEDS BK. too many years of idiot coaches with no spine. I still like BK.
Loving the tempo of this game, Michigan (sucks) doesn’t know what to try to stop.
Musberger has got to be ticked, he LOVES cheering against the Irish
Musberger is too commercial. he got too big. I used to like him. he is better than Hammond any day, though.
Yeah I am not a big fan of Hammon either. Musberger does a good job but he plays fan boy too often for certain teams (USC,tOSU,USC)
Kick off coverage has been nails tonight
wow. could this finally be the year where ND ends it’s stupid act on the football field?
NICE!!!! Gary Gray…my man
so. just supposin’. ND runs the table from tonight until the end of the season. NC game is a possibility. early loss hurts much less than a late loss. refer to BC debacle for precedence.
Wow. Nice throw Denard. They need Vanilla Ice back
Wow. Nice throw Denard. They need Vanilla Ice back
I agree Lep but we also have to rely on there being no straggling unbeatens.
yes. we need help. I’d settle for a top ten finish this year.
I think Utah moving to the Pac 12 and Nebraska moving to the B1G will help that. Now we just need someone to beat Oklahoma. The SEC champ will probably always make it in for the foreseeable future.
SEC rocks! us southerners know football better than you northerners. lolol
so, what is the temp tonight? note that both teams are from a northern climate. also, note that USF had an advantage last week when the temp was high. that is why they won.
Apparently Notre Dame’s throwback cheerleaders were Amish
the temp does not favor either team tonight
Yeah there is rain in the forecast too
seriously and not to cause undo animosity – ND’s cheerleaders are never the first group to google…
The Rocket is THE most exciting Irish player ever.
agreed on the Rocket…Tate being probably #2 in my lifetime
Ok so end of the first quarter…great quarter. Michigan is most likely not going to go three and out for the entire 2nd quarter…let’s see how the Irish respond to Michigan’s adjustments. Great game plan coming in.
Ok so end of the first quarter…great quarter. Michigan is most likely not going to go three and out for the entire 2nd quarter…let’s see how the Irish respond to Michigan’s adjustments. Great game plan coming in.
not that anyone gives a rat’s %$#@, but I lost my voice cheering for ND vs. Michigan last year. that’s when the dark ages began….
not that anyone gives a rat’s %$#@, but I lost my voice cheering for ND vs. Michigan last year. that’s when the dark ages began….
Tate was good. imagine him with a real QB…
Tate was good. imagine him with a real QB…
Not much business for the Complaint Department tonight.
Welcome aboard Hammy!
Thanks. Still working on getting my avatar up.
He can’t throw!
that was not good.
The one time he runs one back and he goes the wrong way!
The one time he runs one back and he goes the wrong way!
so, is ND really much better than last year, or is UM missing some key guys? hope it is the former.
Welcome GR!
CT if he were alive would say that Robinson is excellent at extending the play….and so would Brian Kelly.
Took some work but I made it. Not sure how long the battery is going to let me stay.
hey – quick question. don’t need ultra details. just the synopsis. what did Floyd do? didn’t he get suspended?
turn down the brightness GR..that will buy you 5 minutes
Floyd is looking GOOD!
You can tell he dropped some weight from last year
so, can I get an answer on Floyd? didn’t he get suspended in the off season?
@LetsGoIrish Kelly running him to death!
switching to my laptop. just a second.
Not in.
WOW clearly knee was down on replay.
OK. so st. floyd’s indiscretion is a secret….
Ok I am back. What did I miss UGH! Still liking our chances. Rees and interception when they left a guy wide open to do it. And Robinson throws a hail mary, no offense to Mary
wood can run
wanna know what Floyd did, plz. tia
Knew this was coming….Just on the fly adjustments…let’s see how this team responds.
Wood is looking awesome…man oh man.
team responds. key. too many times ND just ran away with its tail between its legs…
Michigan is really being aggressive this quarter…you would think that should play into Rees’ hand
What is up with the flags
All he is doing is to try to get the play in Brent….gotta go for this
Need to get the plays in faster.
I wonder if the adjustments are the reason it is taking so long
Musberger does suck “he was stuffed” when it clearly was a first down.
Yeah Brent is a skunkbear lover
ok. last time does anyone know what Floyd did?
in the offseason?
I can’t get over how explosive Wood looks. He is night and day from last year.
the only question I have ever had about Floyd is his durability.
@lep927 dui
Oh sure NOW Riddick makes a great play
ok. here come the IRISH. seriously. this is not a top notch team. too many red zone miscues.
Can’t throw into double man.
Can’t throw into double man.
Seriously and why at the goal line on 1st down
Seriously and why at the goal line on 1st down
Wow nice to see that Kelly learned how to speak in his camera voice
@LetsGoIrish also jumped when throwing the ball, big no no!
I like it that he had Rees come right back throwing.
If Michigan throws a hail Mary which Mary are they hailing? Just a thought, cause I gotta believe if they got the wrong one it isn’t getting answered.
Bubble screen
Floyd is just money….it makes you wonder how good Golden and Jimmy could have been had they stayed.
Yeah ON the field….we caught that Brent, Mr Subtle
Jimmy’s has a roof. Tate may have improved. thx for answering about what Floyd did.
I really don’t want to see Rees throwing too much more on the run
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=michael+floyd
I think the ghost of Bo Schembechler is running the play clock
Mike had it if it was over thrown!
even though Ruffer effed up last week, he is still the best ND has had in eons
even though Ruffer effed up last week, he is still the best ND has had in eons
Look at the difference in demenor on the sidelines. Dayne Crist just stepped in and said WTF coach chew his arse
@lep927 agreed on Ruffer
can we just shelve Crist? please. he really does not impress….
Need to go after them, they can,t throw long.
And …..and…let’s not forget that since we deferred the coin toss we get the ball to start the second half
Nice half of football
Got to love hearing “let’s go Irish” in the big house!
Yeah if I could only afford to buy a few plants to yell “dot com” right after that cheer
“And …..and…let’s not forget that since we deferred the coin toss we get the ball to start the second half”
remember CW? never deferred shiite.
Yeah Kelly didn’t defer last week either. Watching the half time show who the heck is tOSU’s coach? Where did they find him?
They just said that MSU is in the top three of B1G schools which I guess I agree with.
Auburn will be back in the top 25 this next week
I don’t get to see Lou and Mark May…what did Lou have to say?
seriously. a better team would be up by more. this is another mediocre season. that’s not negative. that is reaility.
I agree that a better team would be up by more and that a worse team would be up by less
Would like to see them pound it out on the ground this half.
By the way my 7 year old son let me know that he will not be forgoing his senior year of college and just wants to make sure that he is recruited by good teams.
I LOVE these huge holes…haven’t seen them since Grant/Jones
@LetsGoIrish after last week I am happier than a pig in mud!
There is your bubble screen GR
He can run but can’t throw.
I saw that “pig in mud” comment. I need another good, sustained ND drive winding up in the end zone to reach that state.
Goodman for positive yards!
Glad to see Gray break one. That has to feel good for him to do it in his backyard, especially after last week.
DR better hope Teo doesn’t meet him in one of those holes.
Holy Jonas Gray being fast. Nice explosiveness
Crap don’t need that!
DANG IT!!!!
DANG IT!!!!
8 TO in 7 quarters….come on!
8 TO in 7 quarters….come on!
Arrrggghhh! They gotta cut down on turnovers. Plus, create more on defense.
And eventually you gotta think they are going to start completing those passes
That’s more like it.
Good. Cierre gets right back on the horse.
Nice and good for Zeke!
Ok so I am on quite a delay…if you are posting about Wood before I post the interception
even I thin this team might be special if it can beat UM by 20+
Jones! I didn’t know he was even in Ann Arbor.
Wow that was interference…ok so I am BEHIND!
beat Michigan. please. would have been nice last year, but I’ll take it this year.
NICE!!!! TJ JONES!! Bet you didn’t even know he scored.
who scored? Amish – I watch, but only half watch. it is for my own good. I still cheer, though.
Ummm…I said TJ Jones.
Brent SO wanted that long TD
Brent SO wanted that long TD
yes. you are a football guru.
yes. you are a football guru.
what is with the Brent hating?
Hard to explain if you aren’t watching.
oh. I be watching. you?
that play was worthy of a TD end…
Ok Brent
oh my. game not over. and you need to learn how to appreciate great plays.
so ND will beat UM. not bad.
If somebody form tackles my wife I am not about to complement them on their fundamentals
Are you flippin kidding me?
What the heck was that?
There has to be some kind of law of probability about fortuitous bounces on fumbles that comes into play here.
“If somebody form tackles my wife I am not about to complement them on their fundamentals.” – kudos to you….
and you meant “compliment” not “complement”
Is Brent wearing the same throw back unis as the Michigan cheerleaders?
I wouldn’t mind seeing another run on 3rd down
Man Ragone has just NEVER been healthy
Time for D to really step up.
I think this is the problem with going under center…you are telegraphing the run
Brent don’t get too excited on that big sack
You know Robinson manages to never take a big hit.
it is slipping away. ND will screw itself…
crap I just left for popcorn and this happens….no more leaving for food.
no way that was a purposeful throw. He is throwing it up.
9:00 will tell you if ND will suck forever, or actually do something good.
Ok I am going to go get my popcorn…don’t allow any TOs while I am gone
Huuuge! Great pass by Rees
Rees is the real deal. anyone in attendance at the UM game last year knows this. Crist sucks.
Sweet I guess we get the first down…I am still in the timeout
anyone still hankering for Crist needs a labotomy
You’re still in time out? What did you do?
bad call all day long
Borderline call on the interference, but we were due
It doesn’t end!
here we go. promise. you will NEVER hear from me again if ND blows this. seriously. ND is worse than the Cubs.
It is about time…..yeah a couple of our receivers have been mugged tonight…I don’t feel bad for it being weak….he was face gaurding…the sun was in his eyes
That was game.
thank you, officials
What the heck?????
Need big stop
A sack would be nice
here is where it is nice not to be personally invested in this team.
wow. surprisingly pleasant.
Another flippin hail mary
Need to move the ball and run the clock.
NICE!!! BLANTON, my man
Love that crowd shot
Why do we even both running on third and short?
Deion Walker makes the telecast congratulating Blanton
Up the gut?
I am just now on 3rd down…hoping for some play action
taking bets. UM wins…
That wasn’t play action
Looking forward to this 30 yard punt
@LetsGoIrish no no it wasn’t!
Yeah, he finally sticks one and he outkicks the coverage. The gunners will probably looking for another 30 yard punt
Got to stop them
What the heck? I hate the prevent offense (running the clock) more than the prevent defense
all territory is four down for them now
Game over
crappy spot
aw man GR….they are bring
ing out the sticks
Do I want to know what just happened?
ND football is dead. told you so….
It is like being in horror movie and having someone tell me Jason is behind the door
Unless rocket comes on the field we are done.
crap
Lep shut up or I will ban you out
Lep has left the building
Lol
Bring it down baby
This is what sucks about the college game….Pass interference is only 15 yards
Yea!!!!!!!!
Down up and good!!!!!
Riddick baby!
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What a game!
These 30 seconds will feel like 30 years
Hold em baby
He can’t throw!
Hell put Michael Floyd back at safety…it is all going to be jump balls
Fuck
Grey needs to go
Grey needs to go
Grey needs to go
Who wrote the script for this season? Stephen King?
Are you effing kidding me? Seriously. How many times can I die inside?
@hamelot weis did
@hamelot weis did
Both of those big plays on Gray. Feel for the kid but holy crap
Obviously it was a touchdown but where was the interference?
Kelly is going to be on the hot seat by year end.
Well that kickoff was effing fitting
just watch highlights and Gray Fed up 3 times which were for TDs.
Well you can’t start winning until you stop…… (puke noise). Don’t want to hear the same old crap out of Kelly!
I’ve never seen a team that refuses to win games like this one. They’ll do whatever it takes to lose. How do you give up 28 4th quarter points to Michigan? Brutal, absolutely brutal.