Notre Dame 2025

[PHJIrish]

3 hours ago, 23andCounting said:

Didn't say he Leonard was incompetent, just saying Angeli would have done the same thing. 

"Thanks for bailing Leonard out when we couldn't score any points. Now go sit on the bench for a few more games until we need you again."

That's just your opinion.  Coach Freeman knew what he was doing.

[23andCounting]

Just now, PHJIrish said:

That's just your opinion.  Coach Freeman knew what he was doing.

Good coach? Yes. Perfect? No. 

[PDB26]

20 hours ago, 23andCounting said:

So is Steve Angeli. Kept saying Riley Leonard wasn't necessary.

I wasn’t in favor of bringing in a transfer, but I’m not sure Notre Dame plays for the championship, or even makes the playoff, with Angeli. The receivers weren’t as good last year, and the offensive line was much better in the run game than in pass protection. Angeli was sacked on about 14 percent of his dropbacks and Leonard was sacked on about 5 percent of his. Not to mention that, while Angeli led a needed scoring drive against Penn State, we’re a lucky bounce away from that strip sack being PSU ball around the 50 with a little over a minute in the first half trailing 10-0.

None of that is to say Angeli is bad, clearly he’s not, but I think the staff was correct that he wasn’t going to be the right QB to get the most out of the offense last year.

[PHJIrish]

2 hours ago, 23andCounting said:

Good coach? Yes. Perfect? No. 

I agree wholeheartedly!  Here' what he told the press after the game>

What Marcus Freeman Said After Notre Dame Obliterated Arkansas

[PHJIrish]

One last thing.  I'm glad to see Mark Zackery still getting some meaningful minutes and playing pretty well!

[temptation]

Irish about to put it on some folks for the next few weeks…style points matter when you start 0-2.

Edited September 28, 2025 by temptation

[PHJIrish]

No 5:30 Saturday night Mass for me.  The Irish begin play at 3:30.

[PHJIrish]

Irish offense is moving the ball well against Boise State, but they're only up 14-7 late in the first half.  The Irish have had two unsuccessful 4th down plays.

[Irishman]

41 minutes ago, PHJIrish said:

Irish offense is moving the ball well against Boise State, but they're only up 14-7 late in the first half.  The Irish have had two unsuccessful 4th down plays.

Penalties are killing the Irish. Freeman needs to tell the OC to get rid of the wildcat formation and plays. 

[PHJIrish]

28-7 final.  The defense was much better today against a very good offensive team.  And it was good to have Leonard Moore back!  Two picks for him in the game.

[Irishman]

Have to be more disciplined; over 100 yards in penalties. Solid win though. 

[PHJIrish]

3 hours ago, Irishman said:

Have to be more disciplined; over 100 yards in penalties. Solid win though. 

Some of those yards have to be credited to Boise State bringing their own officials.  In fact, all visiting teams bring their own league officials.  Most of the calls were warranted, but there were a few that were a bit questionable.  I wish the Irish could remedy this situation, but the only way to do that is join a conference, and that ain't happening anytime soon.

[WolvesOnTheProwl]

1 hour ago, PHJIrish said:

Some of those yards have to be credited to Boise State bringing their own officials.  In fact, all visiting teams bring their own league officials.  Most of the calls were warranted, but there were a few that were a bit questionable.  I wish the Irish could remedy this situation, but the only way to do that is join a conference, and that ain't happening anytime soon.

Heard this was an ACC crew. Same crew that did the sugar bowl last year vs Penn state. 

[temptation]

13 hours ago, WolvesOnTheProwl said:

Heard this was an ACC crew. Same crew that did the sugar bowl last year vs Penn state. 

Correct.

[PHJIrish]

15 hours ago, WolvesOnTheProwl said:

Heard this was an ACC crew. Same crew that did the sugar bowl last year vs Penn state. 

Thanks for the correction!  Most visitors bring their own officials and I just took it for granted this was the case yesterday.  My bad!

[temptation]

6 minutes ago, PHJIrish said:

Thanks for the correction!  Most visitors bring their own officials and I just took it for granted this was the case yesterday.  My bad!

Also false…

“This is standard for Notre Dame’s home games, as the NCAA assigns a neutral crew from a Power conference other than the visiting team’s to ensure impartiality.”

[PHJIrish]

1 minute ago, temptation said:

Also false…

“This is standard for Notre Dame’s home games, as the NCAA assigns a neutral crew from a Power conference other than the visiting team’s to ensure impartiality.”

That must be a new edict.  

[Bobref]

Did you know there is only one college football program that is in the top 10% of both all time winning percentage and NCAA Graduation Success Rate? Guess. (Hint: It’s not Michigan.) 🤣😂

[Impartial_Observer]

On 10/4/2025 at 11:11 PM, PHJIrish said:

Some of those yards have to be credited to Boise State bringing their own officials.  In fact, all visiting teams bring their own league officials.  Most of the calls were warranted, but there were a few that were a bit questionable.  I wish the Irish could remedy this situation, but the only way to do that is join a conference, and that ain't happening anytime soon.

I live in Seymour, I do all of Brownstown’s MS games. I also do all of Seymour MS’s home games. Last night I had Brownstown at Seymour, what do you make of that, and more importantly who got screwed?

Edited October 7, 2025 by Impartial_Observer

[temptation]

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

Did you know there is only one college football program that is in the top 10% of both all time winning percentage and NCAA Graduation Success Rate? Guess. (Hint: It’s not Michigan.) 🤣😂

Did you know that Notre Dame is one of four "bluebloods" (Nebraska, Penn State, and Tennessee the others) that claims to be elite yet has not won a national championship this century?

[23andCounting]

On 10/7/2025 at 12:42 PM, temptation said:

Did you know that Notre Dame is one of four "bluebloods" (Nebraska, Penn State, and Tennessee the others) that claims to be elite yet has not won a national championship this century?

Lol, really, that's all you could come up with? Give us something else. Somehow convince us that Notre Dame isn't elite.

[temptation]

15 minutes ago, 23andCounting said:

Lol, really, that's all you could come up with? Give us something else. Somehow convince us that Notre Dame isn't elite.

 

15 minutes ago, 23andCounting said:

Lol, really, that's all you could come up with? Give us something else. Somehow convince us that Notre Dame isn't elite.

Last NC team photo is in black and white…

[23andCounting]

15 minutes ago, temptation said:

 

Last NC team photo is in black and white…

Top 4 College Football Programs by Valuation

1. Texas>>: ($2.38 billion)
2. Georgia>>: ($1.92 billion)
3. Ohio State>>: ($1.9 billion)
4. Notre Dame>>: (1.85 billion)

[temptation]

53 minutes ago, 23andCounting said:

Top 4 College Football Programs by Valuation

1. Texas>>: ($2.38 billion)
2. Georgia>>: ($1.92 billion)
3. Ohio State>>: ($1.9 billion)
4. Notre Dame>>: (1.85 billion)

Cool.  Top three have won national championships since the internet was invented.

Isn’t winning titles what makes one elite?

Edited October 9, 2025 by temptation

[23andCounting]

8 hours ago, temptation said:

Isn’t winning titles what makes one elite?

No, being the most recognized brand in the world is what makes one elite. You're only playing that card since your Wolverines won a couple of seasons ago, a very "down" year in terms of competition.