Bumbling, Boneheads, Bad Luck, and (Unguarded) Long Bombs
From this moment on the use of the phrase, "Luck of the Irish," carries a negative connotation. I think you understand why, having watched Notre Dame's first two games. But, that was the least of their problems in the Michigan game.
--Gary Gray was awful. Why wasn't he pulled after the second touchdown he lost to a Wolverine receiver?
--The Irish pass rush was anemic in the second half. Once again ND launched Denard Robinson into the Heisman mix. Two years in a row. God Bless 'em (so says the Michigan QB).
--When it mattered, at least six times, Brian Kelly's play-calling for rushes played right into the hands of Michigan's defensive front. Cierre Wood always went right, and they were waiting for him. A loss!
--Greg Mattison ousted Bob Diaco for DC game ball. Mattison made adjustments in the second half; Diaco didn't. Very troubling. Also, let's get off the Manti Teo bandwagon. At this point he is nowhere near being an All-American.
--ND's receivers are coming around very effectively, and Tommy Rees is (slowly) shaping up, turnovers notwithstanding. I'm sure he is aware that his costly miscues along with GGray's convulsive coverage cost Notre Dame the game.
--The offensive line impressed....somewhat....sometimes. Defensive secondary: F grade. (Thirty seconds to go, ND's got the lead, UM has 80 yards. Messrs Gray et al watched them score rather easily).
--Regardless of where the Fighting Irish play---away or at home--Touchdown Jesus should be renamed
Turnover Jesus. Nine so far in two games. Way to go Irish!
--I guess some would argue that Notre Dame is the best 0-2 team in the nation.
--I am not one of them. The games are too painful to watch over-all. The Lads from South Bend are not closers and cannot hold a lead with gusto. You just can't trust them, with or without the ball. In effect, they are not a very good (or well-coached) team.
--Hello, Mr. Robinson. Goodnight and goodbye, Mr. Robinson. Please join the NFL.
---Scott B Views: 1301 E-Mails: 14
--Gary Gray was awful. Why wasn't he pulled after the second touchdown he lost to a Wolverine receiver?
--The Irish pass rush was anemic in the second half. Once again ND launched Denard Robinson into the Heisman mix. Two years in a row. God Bless 'em (so says the Michigan QB).
--When it mattered, at least six times, Brian Kelly's play-calling for rushes played right into the hands of Michigan's defensive front. Cierre Wood always went right, and they were waiting for him. A loss!
--Greg Mattison ousted Bob Diaco for DC game ball. Mattison made adjustments in the second half; Diaco didn't. Very troubling. Also, let's get off the Manti Teo bandwagon. At this point he is nowhere near being an All-American.
--ND's receivers are coming around very effectively, and Tommy Rees is (slowly) shaping up, turnovers notwithstanding. I'm sure he is aware that his costly miscues along with GGray's convulsive coverage cost Notre Dame the game.
--The offensive line impressed....somewhat....sometimes. Defensive secondary: F grade. (Thirty seconds to go, ND's got the lead, UM has 80 yards. Messrs Gray et al watched them score rather easily).
--Regardless of where the Fighting Irish play---away or at home--Touchdown Jesus should be renamed
Turnover Jesus. Nine so far in two games. Way to go Irish!
--I guess some would argue that Notre Dame is the best 0-2 team in the nation.
--I am not one of them. The games are too painful to watch over-all. The Lads from South Bend are not closers and cannot hold a lead with gusto. You just can't trust them, with or without the ball. In effect, they are not a very good (or well-coached) team.
--Hello, Mr. Robinson. Goodnight and goodbye, Mr. Robinson. Please join the NFL.
---Scott B Views: 1301 E-Mails: 14
posted by OLD SHILLELAGH at 12:49 AM
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