Tennessee was a top-notch team when ND scheduled them...ND shoudln't get punished for Tennessee sucking this year. Who knows, maybe Miami will be a 7-4 or 6-5 type team in 5-6 years.
Upvote
0
-
Follow us on Twitter @buckeyeplanet and @bp_recruiting, like us on Facebook! Enjoy a post or article, recommend it to others! BP is only as strong as its community, and we only promote by word of mouth, so share away!
- Thread starter Clarity
- Start date
Tennessee was a top-notch team when ND scheduled them...ND shoudln't get punished for Tennessee sucking this year. Who knows, maybe Miami will be a 7-4 or 6-5 type team in 5-6 years.
Yes, but his sole purpose isn't to see if he can make a schedule so hard the Chicago Bears couldn't win a game, which is how people act.osugrad21 said:
If you are trying to claim that the ND Athletic Department tries it's hardest to create a tough schedule every year, then your Athletic Department sucks at evaluating talent. If that was truely their goal, your schedule every year would have USC, OSU, Miami, FSU, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, LSU, Auburn, Georgia, and Virginia Tech on it.
Upvote
0
ulukinatme
Old Skool
Uhhh, I said tough, not impossible. Certainly that schedule is difficult, but even those programs have down years such as scUM, Oklahoma, and even VT was overrated this year. The real impossible part is scheduling all of them into 1 season, it'll never happen. Because of conference obligations, I doubt anyone could get them all lined up in 1 season.
Upvote
0
This blog was linked on the CanCharlie.com website.
LMFAO!!!!!
The FIX WAS IN yesterday, and I've got the EVIDENCE TO PROVE IT!!
Yes, my friends, make no mistake about it. The fix was in. I got a tip from some high level governmental and internationally renowned robotics and espionage experts that Ohio Late, knowing it lacked the brainpower and talent to win on the field, was going to do what it did best -- CHEAT!! So those guys hired out the best minds they could find in Ohio, then, finding none, went to other states and countries and designed a STEALTH MIND-READING, mind-controlling, LASER beam equipped, with Star Wars anti-ballistic pigskin technology, that could FLOAT IN THE FRIGGIN AIR, all designed for one purpose, to CHEAT against the MIGHTY IRISH and the Genius Robot, Choo Choo Charlie Weis.
Well, they succeeded, those duplicitous you-know-whats.
The first part of the plan involved covering up their evil tracks. They did this by having NSA-TRAINED PARATROOPERS SWOOP into the stadium, bringing with them PLUMES OF MIND ALTERING NERVE GAS, in the form of festively festooned flag and colored smoke, which BOUND THE MINDS OF ALL IN ATTENDANCE FROM SEEING THE EVIL FLYING ROBOT IN THEIR MIDST (except me, of course, as I never go out in public without my gas mask, for just such an emergency).
Well, the minds of the minions dulled to the reality surrounding them (the Yuck-Pie fans' minds really did not need any further dulling, but the NSA-Tressel conspirators took no chances) OUT CAME THE EVIL CREEPY MIND ALTERING FOOTBALL GUIDING FLYING ROBOT BEAST!!
This thing flew all over the field. It stole plays by reading the minds of ND players and radioed the plays to Ohio Late coaches. It used mind control over the referees to make them call HORRIFIC Calls against Notre Dame. They caused Notre Dame Defense Coordinator Rick "Nuclear" Minter to GO COMPLETE APE CRAZY with his defensive calls!! It repeated used Star Wars technology to make Brady Quinn's passes CURVE at the last second, make SURE HANDS Jeff S. miss!! It made Notre Dame offensive lineman miss assignments by creating HOLOGRAMS of Faux Defensive players, and blinded them to the actual players blitzing young Brady Quinn!! This is TRULY AWFUL!!
And what is truly saddening is that our GENIUS ROBOT coach, Choo Choo Charlie Weis, was recently given additional programming, during the Holidays, to increase his trust and faith in the inherent goodness of mankind. That is what is KILLING ME!! Two weeks ago, he would have planned for the CHEATING DEVIOUSNESS of the chuck thighs. But that to some good old fashioned Catholic code, HE TRUSTED THOSE SOBs not to engage in such MALICIOUSNESS!! We've been done in by THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!
Oh, and in case you have ANY DOUBTS about what I have revealed, I have DEMONSTRATIVE, IRREFUTABLE VIDEO PROOF of the treachery. I will post it here. However, because the technology is SO FREAKING BLACK OPS SENSITIVE, I shall be forced to BURN MY BELONGINGS, ACID-OFF MY FINGERPRINTS, CHANGE MY IDENTITY and go WICKED UNDERGROUND as soon as these images hit the internet.
Thus, with what follows, I bid you all FAREWELL, that is, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN (and yes, Rove/Sparty, we SHALL meet again)....Poof.
Here is the first play of the game ... look closely in the lower right ... the EVIL DEVIOUS CHEATING MACHINE (note the proximity to the referee)!!
Here, I've Highlighted the MONSTROSITY!!
More evidence, on another play ... EXTREME CLOSE UP... of the evil one, not only stealing thoughts, not only wreaking havoc, but I do believe it is looking LUSTFULLY upon the backside of our Italian Stallion, Anthony F-You Fasano!! SICKENING!!
Here is the most frightening, and the most damning evidence of all ... Note the Evil Machine floating like a DEMONIC GHOST in the upper left hand corner, spying on the Notre Dame huddle, putting crazy thoughts into their minds, preparing its anti-pigskin laser to deflect Brady's sharp passes off their carefully plotted course, and all the while, the HEAD REFEREE IS BOWING DOWN AND PAYING SILENT HOMAGE TO HIS MACHINE MASTER
Sickening. Adieu. Until we meet again. Oh, and Sparty, the Velvet shall be mine. BUUUUUWHOOOOOWHOOOOOOHAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Glory.
posted by Marco @ 10:52 AM 6 comments
LMFAO!!!!!
The FIX WAS IN yesterday, and I've got the EVIDENCE TO PROVE IT!!
Yes, my friends, make no mistake about it. The fix was in. I got a tip from some high level governmental and internationally renowned robotics and espionage experts that Ohio Late, knowing it lacked the brainpower and talent to win on the field, was going to do what it did best -- CHEAT!! So those guys hired out the best minds they could find in Ohio, then, finding none, went to other states and countries and designed a STEALTH MIND-READING, mind-controlling, LASER beam equipped, with Star Wars anti-ballistic pigskin technology, that could FLOAT IN THE FRIGGIN AIR, all designed for one purpose, to CHEAT against the MIGHTY IRISH and the Genius Robot, Choo Choo Charlie Weis.
Well, they succeeded, those duplicitous you-know-whats.
The first part of the plan involved covering up their evil tracks. They did this by having NSA-TRAINED PARATROOPERS SWOOP into the stadium, bringing with them PLUMES OF MIND ALTERING NERVE GAS, in the form of festively festooned flag and colored smoke, which BOUND THE MINDS OF ALL IN ATTENDANCE FROM SEEING THE EVIL FLYING ROBOT IN THEIR MIDST (except me, of course, as I never go out in public without my gas mask, for just such an emergency).
Well, the minds of the minions dulled to the reality surrounding them (the Yuck-Pie fans' minds really did not need any further dulling, but the NSA-Tressel conspirators took no chances) OUT CAME THE EVIL CREEPY MIND ALTERING FOOTBALL GUIDING FLYING ROBOT BEAST!!
This thing flew all over the field. It stole plays by reading the minds of ND players and radioed the plays to Ohio Late coaches. It used mind control over the referees to make them call HORRIFIC Calls against Notre Dame. They caused Notre Dame Defense Coordinator Rick "Nuclear" Minter to GO COMPLETE APE CRAZY with his defensive calls!! It repeated used Star Wars technology to make Brady Quinn's passes CURVE at the last second, make SURE HANDS Jeff S. miss!! It made Notre Dame offensive lineman miss assignments by creating HOLOGRAMS of Faux Defensive players, and blinded them to the actual players blitzing young Brady Quinn!! This is TRULY AWFUL!!
And what is truly saddening is that our GENIUS ROBOT coach, Choo Choo Charlie Weis, was recently given additional programming, during the Holidays, to increase his trust and faith in the inherent goodness of mankind. That is what is KILLING ME!! Two weeks ago, he would have planned for the CHEATING DEVIOUSNESS of the chuck thighs. But that to some good old fashioned Catholic code, HE TRUSTED THOSE SOBs not to engage in such MALICIOUSNESS!! We've been done in by THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!
Oh, and in case you have ANY DOUBTS about what I have revealed, I have DEMONSTRATIVE, IRREFUTABLE VIDEO PROOF of the treachery. I will post it here. However, because the technology is SO FREAKING BLACK OPS SENSITIVE, I shall be forced to BURN MY BELONGINGS, ACID-OFF MY FINGERPRINTS, CHANGE MY IDENTITY and go WICKED UNDERGROUND as soon as these images hit the internet.
Thus, with what follows, I bid you all FAREWELL, that is, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN (and yes, Rove/Sparty, we SHALL meet again)....Poof.
Here is the first play of the game ... look closely in the lower right ... the EVIL DEVIOUS CHEATING MACHINE (note the proximity to the referee)!!
Here, I've Highlighted the MONSTROSITY!!
More evidence, on another play ... EXTREME CLOSE UP... of the evil one, not only stealing thoughts, not only wreaking havoc, but I do believe it is looking LUSTFULLY upon the backside of our Italian Stallion, Anthony F-You Fasano!! SICKENING!!
Here is the most frightening, and the most damning evidence of all ... Note the Evil Machine floating like a DEMONIC GHOST in the upper left hand corner, spying on the Notre Dame huddle, putting crazy thoughts into their minds, preparing its anti-pigskin laser to deflect Brady's sharp passes off their carefully plotted course, and all the while, the HEAD REFEREE IS BOWING DOWN AND PAYING SILENT HOMAGE TO HIS MACHINE MASTER
Sickening. Adieu. Until we meet again. Oh, and Sparty, the Velvet shall be mine. BUUUUUWHOOOOOWHOOOOOOHAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Glory.
posted by Marco @ 10:52 AM 6 comments
Upvote
0
I just rewatched the second half, and wanted to make notes on each of our second-half drives and why we scored "only" 13 points.
First possession (3Q). First set of downs, 3rd and 6 on the ND 28. Smith and Frost both made faux paus. First, Hall ran his route about a yard and a half short of the first down marker, and although he caught the pass he was tackled immediately short of the first down. Also, Smith missed his first read, which was Frost over the middle who was standing all alone on the ND 35. Two goofs end in a punt.
Either Smith sees Frost or Hall runs his route to the first down marker like he's supposed to and the drive continues.
Second possession (3Q). Drive goes down to ND 24, 3rd and 1. False start by Downing moves ball back to 29 yard line for 3rd and 6 (Pittman was running on the play and probably would've made the first down). Ends up with a blocked FG.
We had a lot of false starts this year, although not as many as in the 2004 season. This one still prevented a first down near the red zone and kept us from a potential TD and at least a closer FG attempt.
Third possession (3Q). Drive leads to 3rd and 12 on ND 23. Gonzo drops a pass that would've been a sure first down if not a TD. Kicked FG instead.
Not much more to say than Gonzo should've caught the pass. Even if Gonzo didn't score on that play, we at least would've had a chance at a TD and to take more time off the clock.
Fourth possession (4Q). Drive goes leads to first down on ND 16. Only time that ND actually rose to the occasion. Kicked FG.
A little conservative here, setting up for a FG. Smith ran to ND 9 on 3rd and 9. We at least put ourselves in good position for the FG.
Fifth Possession (4Q). Smith converts on 3rd and 9, and 3rd and 11. Leads to Pittman's 60-yard TD.
This is where Smith shined, needing to convert on several long thrd downs to keep the ball away from the opponent so they can't score the tying TD. He just seems to raise his game to fit the situation.
<hr>
Bottom line, three scores on five drives with one non-scoring drive due to a breakdown on FG protection. Smith had an outstanding game, but still needs a little bit more polish on going through his progressions (although he made great strides with this during the season). This offense has the potential to be in the top 10 in the country next year...who'd thunk it after the Iowa debacle just 15 months ago?
First possession (3Q). First set of downs, 3rd and 6 on the ND 28. Smith and Frost both made faux paus. First, Hall ran his route about a yard and a half short of the first down marker, and although he caught the pass he was tackled immediately short of the first down. Also, Smith missed his first read, which was Frost over the middle who was standing all alone on the ND 35. Two goofs end in a punt.
Either Smith sees Frost or Hall runs his route to the first down marker like he's supposed to and the drive continues.
Second possession (3Q). Drive goes down to ND 24, 3rd and 1. False start by Downing moves ball back to 29 yard line for 3rd and 6 (Pittman was running on the play and probably would've made the first down). Ends up with a blocked FG.
We had a lot of false starts this year, although not as many as in the 2004 season. This one still prevented a first down near the red zone and kept us from a potential TD and at least a closer FG attempt.
Third possession (3Q). Drive leads to 3rd and 12 on ND 23. Gonzo drops a pass that would've been a sure first down if not a TD. Kicked FG instead.
Not much more to say than Gonzo should've caught the pass. Even if Gonzo didn't score on that play, we at least would've had a chance at a TD and to take more time off the clock.
Fourth possession (4Q). Drive goes leads to first down on ND 16. Only time that ND actually rose to the occasion. Kicked FG.
A little conservative here, setting up for a FG. Smith ran to ND 9 on 3rd and 9. We at least put ourselves in good position for the FG.
Fifth Possession (4Q). Smith converts on 3rd and 9, and 3rd and 11. Leads to Pittman's 60-yard TD.
This is where Smith shined, needing to convert on several long thrd downs to keep the ball away from the opponent so they can't score the tying TD. He just seems to raise his game to fit the situation.
<hr>
Bottom line, three scores on five drives with one non-scoring drive due to a breakdown on FG protection. Smith had an outstanding game, but still needs a little bit more polish on going through his progressions (although he made great strides with this during the season). This offense has the potential to be in the top 10 in the country next year...who'd thunk it after the Iowa debacle just 15 months ago?
Upvote
0
This is exactly what I don't get with people in the media picking ND #1 over us to start next year...our offense will be just as good as theirs (especially playing against real teams, unlike 1-10 Washington or 1-10 Syracuse), and our 2nd string defense was better than their starting defense last year...I know we lose a lot of defenseive personnel, but why in the world would one think automatically that ND is the team to beat next year?
Upvote
0
I never thought I'd say this.
I would love to see IVLoyd roll into South Bend and beat Charlie next year. Can you imagine the poetry in that one? Weis cursing up and down the sidelines and looking for a dog to kick and then IVLoyd doing what he does so well in the Big Ten.
I would love to see IVLoyd roll into South Bend and beat Charlie next year. Can you imagine the poetry in that one? Weis cursing up and down the sidelines and looking for a dog to kick and then IVLoyd doing what he does so well in the Big Ten.
Upvote
0
By watching them as they played all last year, that's how.
Keep in mind that we rotated on defense a lot (save the linebackers) throughout the season. SECONDARY
Both projected starting safeties (Brandon Mitchell and Jamario O'Neal) saw a fair amount of playing time, with Mitchell scoring a TD on an INT and O'Neal playing on special teams in addition to time as a nickel back. On one corner, we have Malcolm Jenkins, who played a lot at CB as a true freshman (even started a game or two IIRC) and whom many thought was about as good as Youboty, so no real step-down there. At the other corner will be Andre Amos who red-shirted as a true freshman and wowed the staff during camp. He was supposed to be nearly as good as Jenkins, but the staff wanted to burn only one redshirt between the two.
DEFENSIVE LINE
On the DL, we have solid starters Quinn Pitcock (probable first-team All Big Ten) and David Patterson back. We also have Lawrence Wilson, who played a lot in the Fiesta Bowl as a true freshman, at one DE and Jay Richardson, who saw a lot of playing time, at the other DE. Wilson was a freak as a true freshman. Our line will be very good to start the season and could be as good as, and maybe even better than, this year's DL by the end of the season.
LINEBACKERS
Lastly at LB, despite losing one of the best LB trios ever in college football, we'll be sitting very well. At SLB, James Laurinaitis filled in very well for Bobby Carpenter for the entire Michigan and Notre Dame games, and played on special teams the entire year, as a true freshman. At MLB, we actually should see an upgrade in senior (will be 5th year) Mikle D'Andrea who had Schlegel beat for the starting job in 2004 until he got hurt to sit out the rest of 2004 and most of 2005. At WLB, obviously no one can replace Hawk, but Marcus Freeman (junior-to-be) was so good prior to the start of the season, the staff was trying to figure out how to get him onto the field as a true sophomore despite our already world-class talent at LB. In fact, our LB corps may still be the best in the conference and one of the best in the country. Keep in mind that a 10% dropoff from the best LB trio in school history is still an outstanding corps.
Our defense will surely have some growing pains early, but by the time The Game rolls around, the defense will yet again by among the very best in the country.
Upvote
0
ulukinatme
Old Skool
Eh, OSU is taking some heavy hits on defense. While they certainly have some good backups and guys that will step up and fill some shoes nicely, theres no guarantee there won't be some weak spots. We ran into that problem going into this year, we lost some mainstays at defense the last 2 years and were left with mostly rookies this year. While there was maybe one guy that stepped up and played his position well, a few of the others didn't fit the bill and/or didn't have the talent we thought they would. I know OSU does have some unproven talent we haven't seen on the field yet, that have the talent to perform but just don't have the game experience yet.
While ND isn't losing many defensive personnel, the decent ones are all returning, and we've gotten a top notch recruiting class coming in...which is the first since many moons. Don't get me wrong, I don't think you're going to see the best defense in the country by any means, but I think there certainly will be improvement...I'm sure thats not hard after giving up 600 yards :tongue2: Next year they'll probably improve enough to at least get us through most our games, if the offense can still execute regularly. Having a healthy Rhema McKnight on offense this year will be nice, hes a bigger threat than Maurice Stovall.
While ND isn't losing many defensive personnel, the decent ones are all returning, and we've gotten a top notch recruiting class coming in...which is the first since many moons. Don't get me wrong, I don't think you're going to see the best defense in the country by any means, but I think there certainly will be improvement...I'm sure thats not hard after giving up 600 yards :tongue2: Next year they'll probably improve enough to at least get us through most our games, if the offense can still execute regularly. Having a healthy Rhema McKnight on offense this year will be nice, hes a bigger threat than Maurice Stovall.
Upvote
0
The thing is that we now have a high-powered offense to hold up the defense through its learning curve, unlike two years ago when we faced a similar rebuilding of the defense.
Upvote
0