FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
#1- Irish can NOT stop the run. They are ranked 60 ish defensively against the run, and that is primarily against offenses that primarily only run their RB's. If our O line, along with JT and ZEKE play with the same intensity they had against ttun, ND will get EMBARRASSED!
#2- Expect to see ND load the box and if JT can hit open receivers, even 5-10 yd routes consistently, this game could be as bad as the Wisconsin game last year for the B1G championship.
On the flip side....
#3- Our defensive backs cannot sit in cover 2 and let ND throw the ball to wide open receivers on 10 yd routes all day. DB's have to make plays on the ball and our LB's and DE's must contain Kizer. If Washington and Bosa can get steady pressure on Kizer and force him to move around in the pocket he will not be very effective for ND. Prosise is a good back for the Irish, but I think we can contain him for the most part if we dont let Kizer run wild.
If OSU establishes the run early and still goes after ND through the air look out!
#2- Expect to see ND load the box and if JT can hit open receivers, even 5-10 yd routes consistently, this game could be as bad as the Wisconsin game last year for the B1G championship.
On the flip side....
#3- Our defensive backs cannot sit in cover 2 and let ND throw the ball to wide open receivers on 10 yd routes all day. DB's have to make plays on the ball and our LB's and DE's must contain Kizer. If Washington and Bosa can get steady pressure on Kizer and force him to move around in the pocket he will not be very effective for ND. Prosise is a good back for the Irish, but I think we can contain him for the most part if we dont let Kizer run wild.
If OSU establishes the run early and still goes after ND through the air look out!
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
I will add that since this will be ZEKE's last game, I wouldnt be surprised to see him run for over 300 yards and hurdle 4 Irish players!
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
wow red I hope you're right. I think this will be a closer more physical game. I honestly do think the bucks are the deeper more talented team.
but a lot can happen in 60 minutes.
but a lot can happen in 60 minutes.
IN THE LONG GRASS BY THE WATER, SO WATCH YOUR STEP. AND LET'S GO IRONTON FIGHTING TIGERS, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
I think ND's offense is SLIGHTLY better than ttun, while their defense is worlds worse than ttun's defense.
And we all saw what the Bucks did to ttun on November 28th!
ND 21
OSU 48
And we all saw what the Bucks did to ttun on November 28th!
ND 21
OSU 48
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Hard to predict with3 weeks till game time. How many more Buckeyes will make bad decisions by then? Never no with college kids. ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
I think the Buckeyes will be fine.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
well we'll not have adolphus. but we'll be fine.good depth at dline.
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Buckeyes are hungry for another W.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Coach Kelly performed one of the great Coaching jobs I have EVER seen this year. With all the injuries. Great comeback against #1 Clemson in the monsoon and the last second loss to a Stanford Team who should be in the Playoffs. Eliminated some of the drama which Homers know can really upset the apple cart.
Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
The Inspector wrote:Coach Kelly performed one of the great Coaching jobs I have EVER seen this year. With all the injuries. Great comeback against #1 Clemson in the monsoon and the last second loss to a Stanford Team who should be in the Playoffs. Eliminated some of the drama which Homers know can really upset the apple cart.
Coach Kelly did very well with this year after the injury bug bit em pretty good. Theyre by far the best 2 loss team in CFB.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Agree,probably better than a few 1 lost teams. Meyer and rest of coaches will have em ready.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Bit em pretty good Val?..
assuming you are a Homer. Do you know the kids that got injured and the impact it had?..Bit em pretty good?... I would say.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
If not for the injuries ND would have had Clemson and Stanford.
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Id think if that did occur... the BIG XII or ACC would have been left out again since Oklahoma was the 4 seed. And or maybe Clemson.noreply66 wrote:If not for the injuries ND would have had Clemson and Stanford.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
I'm really, really excited about this matchup
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Might have a few sips of Tim Smiths Moonshine for this one. His Grape Lightning recipe.
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Re: FIESTA BOWL - #8 Notre Dame vs #7 Ohio State - JAN 1 at 1PM on ESPN
Notre Dame was better than Clemson if Malik Zaire didn't get hurt. Actually rooted for him because he played in Athens region