OPIV congrats thread !!

[Skooby]

ND baby, big game against the Trojans & time for Catholic love for the Dame!! Yeah baby, love this team!!

[clumping platelets]

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[SquishDaFish]

GO NOTRE DAMN!! I only want to see my Irish face the best so Im hoping beat USC go to National Championship against Alabama or Oregon!!

[Night Train]

I didn't see Op on the field. What number was he ?

[Skooby]

I didn't see Op on the field. What number was he ?

He's number 1, along with Notre Dame!!!!

[SquishDaFish]

OP isnt the only ND fan on this board LOL

[Skooby]

OP isnt the only ND fan on this board LOL

Well then, let's sound off.

Here.

[superbills]

MitchMurray=Op's fan club president

[Skooby]

MitchMurray=Op's fan club president

I'll be disagreeing with him soon like the dozens of other times, just so happens that I like the same college team.

[ZAZusmc03]

I'm a diehard Gators fan, but I'm really pumped for ND and their fans. Hoping to see you guys in the NC Game against Alabama.

And I'd be thrilled to see Te'o in the bills jersey.

[Mr. Pink]

Still hoping that Ohio State ends up being the only undefeated team in college football when it ends just to mess with everyone seeing as they are ineligible.

[DraftBoy]

Still hoping that Ohio State ends up being the only undefeated team in college football when it ends just to mess with everyone seeing as they are ineligible.

I kinda hope for it just so I have more reason to laugh at Urban Meyer. Ohio State is completely irrelevant right now.

[Mr. Pink]

I kinda hope for it just so I have more reason to laugh at Urban Meyer. Ohio State is completely irrelevant right now.

AP could still rank em 1 at the end of the year, technically. Not that that would mean anything.

And why laugh at Meyer? It's not like Ohio State won't be a powerhouse year after year with him there in the future.

A Notre Dame Ohio State BCS Title game would have been fun to watch though.

[Night Train]

I kinda hope for it just so I have more reason to laugh at Urban Meyer. Ohio State is completely irrelevant right now.

They are relevant to the recruits talking to Urban Meyer. Laugh now but 11-0 speaks volumes going forward.

[DraftBoy]

AP could still rank em 1 at the end of the year, technically. Not that that would mean anything.

And why laugh at Meyer? It's not like Ohio State won't be a powerhouse year after year with him there in the future.

A Notre Dame Ohio State BCS Title game would have been fun to watch though.

Because its always fun to laugh at Meyer.

[DraftBoy]

They are relevant to the recruits talking to Urban Meyer. Laugh now but 11-0 speaks volumes going forward.

Agreed, so does probation. I have no doubt Meyer will have them highly competitive, still very funny their best year in a decade and it doesn't count.

[jlgarsh]

GO IRISH!!!

[Mr. Pink]

Agreed, so does probation. I have no doubt Meyer will have them highly competitive, still very funny their best year in a decade and it doesn't count.

They'll be just as good next year.

[SpikedLemonade]

I'm a huge ND fan as well.

[Billz_fan]

I'm a huge ND fan as well.

As am I :D

I was little kid watching Terry Hanratty, Joe Thiesman, Joe Montana some good times back then :)

[DraftBoy]

They'll be just as good next year.

We shall see, game changes when they actually count.

[OpIv37]

ND baby, big game against the Trojans & time for Catholic love for the Dame!! Yeah baby, love this team!!
Well I appreciate the sentiment but congratulate the team- they're the ones that did it, not me.

A loss against USC would be so typical of my sports experience, so I'm not taking anything for granted. But for now, we are #1 for the first time in 19 years, so I'll take it.

[OpIv37]

I'm a diehard Gators fan, but I'm really pumped for ND and their fans. Hoping to see you guys in the NC Game against Alabama.

And I'd be thrilled to see Te'o in the bills jersey.

Couldn't agree more. It seems unlikely because he will likely be gone long before our pick, but one can always hope.

[ZAZusmc03]

Couldn't agree more. It seems unlikely because he will likely be gone long before our pick, but one can always hope.

I think he'll be gone before our pick too, but I think if he was our pick, the whole D would have a different attitude. Not to mention, isn't it about time we had an F'en bad@** Samoan on our D?

[Skooby]

Well I appreciate the sentiment but congratulate the team- they're the ones that did it, not me.

A loss against USC would be so typical of my sports experience, so I'm not taking anything for granted. But for now, we are #1 for the first time in 19 years, so I'll take it.

You have the fighting Irishman for a avatar, so I thought you deserved the credit. Anything can happen against USC, so your point is taken. I also didn't expect ND to be number 1 with one game left as well, so this has been a pleasant suprise.

[OpIv37]

You have the fighting Irishman for a avatar, so I thought you deserved the credit. Anything can happen against USC, so your point is taken. I also didn't expect ND to be number 1 with one game left as well, so this has been a pleasant suprise.

Absolutely. I never thought we'd get this far.

[Ingtar33]

I'd love Te'o in a Bills uni.

And yes, the specter of a ND loss to USC must have the NCAA sweating bullets. If ND loses, it will be another all SEC Championship game. Considering the ratings flop last years NC game is, I can't imagine they'd be thrilled at the prospects of yet another. ND and 'Bama would make good TV. Bama and Florida would not.

[DrGraves]

IF (and its a bad IF) ND gets past USC, they will be the largest dogs in championship game history. I feel embarrassed from them already.

[Slim]

IF (and its a bad IF) ND gets past USC, they will be the largest dogs in championship game history. I feel embarrassed from them already.

Don't feel embarrassed. This team is one win away from a National Championship, something no Irish fan could have guessed at the beginning of the year. The Irish are back, and they aren't going away (regardless of what happens next week). For a program that's been dead for the most part of a decade, a lasting revival to prominence is more important than any win this season.

[DraftBoy]

I'd love Te'o in a Bills uni.

And yes, the specter of a ND loss to USC must have the NCAA sweating bullets. If ND loses, it will be another all SEC Championship game. Considering the ratings flop last years NC game is, I can't imagine they'd be thrilled at the prospects of yet another. ND and 'Bama would make good TV. Bama and Florida would not.

Those who work in the TV industry are already saying if it ends up ND - Bama it will be the most watched NC game ever. They are saying it could pull similar numbers to the Super Bowl (though I doubt that).

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Don't feel embarrassed. This team is one win away from a National Championship, something no Irish fan could have guessed at the beginning of the year. The Irish are back, and they aren't going away (regardless of what happens next week). For a program that's been dead for the most part of a decade, a lasting revival to prominence is more important than any win this season.

Yup, people telling me, it doesn't matter you'll get killed by Bama don't realize simply making the game is a massive accomplishment for a program that started to question Brian Kelly.

[Skooby]

Those who work in the TV industry are already saying if it ends up ND - Bama it will be the most watched NC game ever. They are saying it could pull similar numbers to the Super Bowl (though I doubt that).

That would be quite a shock but the Catholic crowd alone would draw in huge numbers, heck they might even have group broadcasts at local Churches. That would be a huge boom for college football viewership, like amazingly good.

[jlgarsh]

My Grandma who's 87, and great-aunt who's 75 (a nun) both watch Notre Dame whenever they're on. They rarely watch the NFL...I think ratings for ND-Bama would be giant due to additional viewers like them.

[DraftBoy]

Just did a quick Stub Hub search for BCS National Title Game tickets.

Cheapest: $1,100
Most Expensive: $350,000

[Buffalogic]

Good thing we get to watch another boring ass sec game where borefest alabama destroys the fraudelent ND team in the championship...Joy.

[SquishDaFish]

I love the haters of ND. This program needed a to come back to prominence and it is now coming back. Get used to seeing ND as a top 5-10 team cause they will be for the near future. ND-Alabama will be the highest rated NC in a LONG time for a reason.

[Slim]

Good thing we get to watch another boring ass sec game where borefest alabama destroys the fraudelent ND team in the championship...Joy.

I don't understand the SEC is boring thing. Alabama vs LSU three weeks ago wasn't boring, neither was the Alabama vs A&M game. And how are the Irish fraudulent? They might get smoked in their bowl game but its not like they had a cupcake schedule.

[SABURZFAN]

ND baby, big game against the Trojans & time for Catholic love for the Dame!! Yeah baby, love this team!!

you're on Op's nuts like your mom on mine. :biggrin:

[SquishDaFish]

I don't understand the SEC is boring thing. Alabama vs LSU three weeks ago wasn't boring, neither was the Alabama vs A&M game. And how are the Irish fraudulent? They might get smoked in their bowl game but its not like they had a cupcake schedule.

Thats just what the haters say. They have nothing but hate towards ND so they make **** up. Yea ND didnt have a Very very tough schedule but they didnt have a cakewalk one either.

[Ingtar33]

They had a much tougher schedule then Alabama, Oregon, or K-State.

Frankly, anyone who has to play against Stanford, @Oaklahoma, and @USC doesn't have an easy schedule. They beat some quality teams up pretty badly.

[Buffalogic]

Thats just what the haters say. They have nothing but hate towards ND so they make **** up. Yea ND didnt have a Very very tough schedule but they didnt have a cakewalk one either.
You will be the first one I come back and laugh at when ND are exposed for the total imposters they are. They will lose by 30 if they make it to the title game.

[Slim]

You will be the first one I come back and laugh at when ND are exposed for the total imposters they are. They will lose by 30 if they make it to the title game.

And although it would be extremely disappointing. The season would still be a success and will bolster us for the future (high ranking to begin next season, recruiting).

[SquishDaFish]

You will be the first one I come back and laugh at when ND are exposed for the total imposters they are. They will lose by 30 if they make it to the title game.

Im not saying ND is going to win it all. What Im saying is ND deserves to be there. In my mind Alabama is the best team in the nation followed by Oregon. Does ND have a chance yes and Ill be rooting my ass off for them but they did NOT have an Easy Cake schedule.

[Slim]

Im not saying ND is going to win it all. What Im saying is ND deserves to be there. In my mind Alabama is the best team in the nation followed by Oregon. Does ND have a chance yes and Ill be rooting my ass off for them but they did NOT have an Easy Cake schedule.

The worst teams the Irish played were Wake Forest, BC, and Navy. You could throw Purdue in there as well.

Alabama had Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, and Western Carolina. Auburn has looked very weak this season as well.

The SOS argument is so stupid.

[alnilla]

ND Schedule was weak

http://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/strength-of-schedule-by-team

[SquishDaFish]

ND Schedule was weak

http://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/strength-of-schedule-by-team

Sure it was

[Night Train]

ND has too good a D to flop in a NC game. Georgia or Alabama aren't exactly scoring machines.

[Mr. Pink]

They had a much tougher schedule then Alabama, Oregon, or K-State.

Frankly, anyone who has to play against Stanford, @Oaklahoma, and @USC doesn't have an easy schedule. They beat some quality teams up pretty badly.

Alabama's SOS 5th. Oregon 7th. K State 22nd. ND 40th.

[DraftBoy]

Alabama's SOS 5th. Oregon 7th. K State 22nd. ND 40th.

Whose doing those SOS rankings?

Also as of Saturday ND will have played more Top 50 ranked offenses than I both Oregon and Alabama I believe.

[Slim]

Alabama's SOS 5th. Oregon 7th. K State 22nd. ND 40th.

Correct me if I am wrong here...

Since Notre Dame doesn't play in a conference, the teams they have played don't play eachother (which gaurentees one of your opponents winning and one losing). So, since most teams that Notre Dame play don't play eachother in the same conference, their SOS is skewed because one team isn't always guaranteed a win.

[OpIv37]

This is the frustrating thing about college football.

All a team can do is play the teams on their schedule. To date, Notre Dame has beaten every team on their schedule, including several ranked teams. They've blown out several opponents and put up spectacular defensive numbers in the process.

But now, the teams they beat weren't good enough? The schedules are typically made 4 or 5 years in advance. No one knows how good or bad the teams on the schedule will be that far out. What are they supposed to do? Call teams after the rankings come out on Sunday and see if they are available to play 6 days later?

And yes, I know ND isn't the only team affected by this and that it happens to teams every year, but it's just frustrating that something the team has so little control over becomes such a big factor in the rankings and BCS standings.

[alnilla]

Whose doing those SOS rankings?

Also as of Saturday ND will have played more Top 50 ranked offenses than I both Oregon and Alabama I believe.


Not sure i looked up SOS for College and found that one I can find some more to see if its around the same for the teams

[alnilla]

http://www.gberatings.com/sos/

http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm


all three have ND down there in SOS

[better days]

The Irish a team as downtrodden as the Bills & for just as long if not longer, suddenly relevent again. Gives one hope for the Bills.

[Skooby]

The Irish a team as downtrodden as the Bills & for just as long if not longer, suddenly relevent again. Gives one hope for the Bills.

Say your prayers.

[Skooby]

Go ND!!

[OpIv37]

Moved the ball well on the first drive but had to settle for 3. Now we see if the D can control these USC WR's.

[SquishDaFish]

GO IRISH!!

[Skooby]

Great defense there by ND.

[OpIv37]

Run D was a little rough. They need points to keep USC from running.

[SquishDaFish]

Looking good so far but have to finish of that type of drive with TDs

[OpIv37]

Well this offensive series is a disaster.

[OpIv37]

Assist from USC there. Most obvious offsides I've seen in a while.

[OpIv37]

Ok enough of the option play. USC is all over it.

[OpIv37]

Shirty play call on that 2nd and 9 and even worse execution. Pressure is getting to them

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Need 6 here.... Badly

[OpIv37]

Damn-6:57 on that TD drive

[Skooby]

Damn-6:57 on that TD drive

10-0 ND baby!! Yeah!!

[OpIv37]

Bad d there. Obvious call.

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Good penalty though, if there is such a thing

[OpIv37]

D looks out of sync

[OpIv37]

Sloppy.

[Skooby]

Crap, 10-7.

[Skooby]

ND FG, 13-7.

[SquishDaFish]

Need TDs not FGs dammit!

[OpIv37]

This is getting ugly. The pressure seems to be getting to ND. They have to keep sustaining drives and try to wear down the USC D.

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Te'o is doing nothing

[OpIv37]

Horrible tackling there- that would have been 6 if he didn't tstumble

[OpIv37]

Crap- USC is about to take the lead, which is the last thing ND can afford.

This feels like a Bills game- some no name back up steps in and destroys us.

[Skooby]

Crap- USC is about to take the lead, which is the last thing ND can afford.

This feels like a Bills game- some no name back up steps in and destroys us.

If I hear big arm one more time, I'll gag. 13-10 ND leads.

[OpIv37]

All the momentum back to the Trojans. Irish have to do something on O here.

[Skooby]

All the momentum back to the Trojans. Irish have to do something on O here.

USC deferred, so this would be an excellent time to drive for a TD & take that momentum back.

[OpIv37]

USC deferred, so this would be an excellent time to drive for a TD & take that momentum back.

Don't see it happening. The pressure is getting to them.

[OpIv37]

Third and long. Wasted drive.

The D needs to wake up here or else ND is going to be down by two scores after the half.

[OpIv37]

Dammit, inches short. Punt time.

[OpIv37]

Horrible coaching by Kelly there. Leave the O on, try to draw them off, then call time out if they don't jump. Instead, they wasted a timeout on a punt

[OpIv37]

Nice tackle on the punt return. Finally something positive for the Irish.

And nice pick!

[Skooby]

Sweet, USC freshman error.

[OpIv37]

Now that wasted timeout looms huge

[OpIv37]

Nice play by Golson there

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Too slow ion the spike. They have two plays

[OpIv37]

Terrible decision there-that was lucky

[OpIv37]

Dammit- Golosn hurt, time for Turnover Tommy.

[Skooby]

Thank God for the FG!!

[OpIv37]

52 yarder for Brindza- I thought that was a sure miss. Glad he proved me wrong.

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And Lane Kiffin is Meat from Bull Durham

[Skooby]

Dammit- Golosn hurt, time for Turnover Tommy.

It's cramps.

[SquishDaFish]

Coach said its just cramps so he should be ok

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Need defense to come out very strong and Te'o to do something

[OpIv37]

If Te'o wants to stay in the Heisman hunt and really is the player we think he is, it's now or never.

[Skooby]

It's time to roll!

[SquishDaFish]

THERE WE GO~!!!

[Skooby]

If Te'o wants to stay in the Heisman hunt and really is the player we think he is, it's now or never.

What a call for him to step up!!

[OpIv37]

If Te'o wants to stay in the Heisman hunt and really is the player we think he is, it's now or never.

And there it is with the INT!


And sorry for the self quote.

[OpIv37]

Dammit, looking at 3 again.

[OpIv37]

Golson should have thrown that higher.

[Skooby]

Lousy snap on the FG try.

[OpIv37]

And there's the customary Brindza miss. Golson and Brindza are going to cost ND this game.

[SquishDaFish]

We ARE NOT going to lose this game!

[OpIv37]

We ARE NOT going to lose this game!

I want to believe that. I've also experienced so many soul-crushing losses by my sports teams that nothing would shock me at this point.

[OpIv37]

Kapran Moore busting through!!!!

[SquishDaFish]

Theres the DEFENSE!!!

[Skooby]

Kapran Moore busting through!!!!

We need to pressure this kid more, he's going to realize that it's all coming at him soon.

[OpIv37]

Another wasted offensive drive

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And a penalty negates a great ST play

[OpIv37]

This is getting ugly. USC can still take the lead here. ND has to start getting points and put this team away. Nether were moving the ball well in the first half but are struggling now. They need a stop and a sustained drive.

[OpIv37]

Nix making a play on D, even though the announcers thought interviewing Barkley was more important.

Hopefully the O can respond, even though they are pinned deep.

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Can we get some play action?

[OpIv37]

Yup, play action for 8 on the scramble.

[OpIv37]

And another dumb penalty

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Sloppy series there again

[OpIv37]

At least that makes it two scores, not that pissing away two scores would shock me

[Skooby]

19-10 ND!

[OpIv37]

Watch the run....

[OpIv37]

Ominous start to the 4th....

[OpIv37]

Dammit. Another first down. The pressure was too slow.

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Come on D- you are better than this

[OpIv37]

****. Two plays in a row where the pressure was a half second too slow. The crowd is alive. It doesn't feel like we are watching the best D in the country right now.

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Backup QB, backup RB. Embarrassing.

[OpIv37]

Great call by Kelly on the 2nd and goal. Hopefully they hold on 3rd, but they are not playing well right now.

[OpIv37]

Well the D holds. Good read before the snap by Te'o

[kingJofNYC]

Spond is the unsung hero of the Irish D, they trust him so much in coverage.

[Skooby]

19-13 ND leads.

[OpIv37]

O needs a TD to take the crowd out of it

[Skooby]

We need a TD now to force USC to throw, which will end the game.

[OpIv37]

Good return. I just hope this garbage O can capitalize

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Time for another play action

[OpIv37]

Or the draw will work too.

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Riddick playing well- the red zone O needs to come through.

[OpIv37]

I don't like that QB draw in that situation

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Argh. If they get the TD using the timeout will be worth it. But if not, it will hurt in a close game.

[SquishDaFish]

Come on IRISH

[OpIv37]

And now an OL injury. No luck of the Irish tonight.

[OpIv37]

Like I said- Golson and Brindza will cost us this game

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Of course- why not make it harder?

[OpIv37]

Stupid use of a timeout by Kelly. That's his second blatantly bad use of a timeout this game.

[Skooby]

Like I said- Golson and Brindza will cost us this game

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Of course- why not make it harder?

FG = 9 points lead, enjoy this.

[OpIv37]

My sports teams have been pulling epic choke jobs for over 20 years. I'll enjoy it if the last second ticks off the clock with no flags and ND is still winning. Not before.

[SquishDaFish]

Like I said We ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE this game!!

[OpIv37]

Dammit- they kept Lee in check until now

[OpIv37]

And there he goes again

[SquishDaFish]

****

[OpIv37]

And here comes the choke....

[OpIv37]

Well even if USC gets 6, at least they killed clock.

[OpIv37]

Nix blew up that third down play

[SquishDaFish]

**** YES!!

[OpIv37]

Epic goal line stand!!

[Skooby]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!

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I'm crying !!!

[OpIv37]

Wtf happened there? Wasted the last time out

[SquishDaFish]

Nations best GOALINE DEFENSE BABY!!

[OpIv37]

We are in!!!!!! I don't believe it!!!

[SquishDaFish]

Woooo HOOOO!!!!

[Skooby]

I am so happy right now!!! This is so unbelieveable that they are going to the championship!

I love ND every moment !!

[SquishDaFish]

Now a Buffalo win tomorrow will top of this weekend for me!!

[Skooby]

Now a Buffalo win tomorrow will top of this weekend for me!!

This is divine, we've hit huge paydirt here.

[clumping platelets]

:mad: :puke:

[DraftBoy]

:mad: :puke:


Hater.

I have only one questions for you....how does it feel?

[Skooby]

It tastes better when his boyfriend eats asparagus.

[Skooby]

Go Bills!

[clumping platelets]

Hater.

I have only one questions for you....how does it feel?


It will feel better after we draft both Te'o and Effert :nod:

[OpIv37]

It will feel better after we draft both Te'o and Effert :nod:

one can only hope....

I'd love to see Te'o in our blue and red but it's highly unlikely.

[Skooby]

one can only hope....

I'd love to see Te'o in our blue and red but it's highly unlikely.

Like ND going 12-0 and playing for a national championship unlikely??

[Slim]

Amazing season for the Irish.

Lets keep the #1 sign atop Grace Hall burning for a while.

[Slim]

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4353/zeeeeeeeeke.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/zeeeeeeeeke.gif/)

Zeke scores some points for this.

[Skooby]

Go ND!!