Saturday’s debacle wasn’t the result of an “execution problem” or a “turnover problem”, it was the result of a game plan that made execution hard and put ND at risk of turnovers. Two simple points: Point 1. Wimbush, for all of his talent, has been erratic, late with reads and been sailing passes all year. …
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Hurricanes Blow Out Irish
Miami’s swarming defense overwhelmed Notre Dame’s ground attack, the Hurricanes rode three interceptions to race to a 27-0 halftime lead, and the Canes went on to rout the Fighting Irish by 41-8 on Satrday night. The loss dropped Notre Dame out of the playoff conversation and elevated undefeated Miami following their best showing of the…
Focused Irish Enter Hurricane Season
Notre Dame hits the road for the first time in a month to face the undefeated Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in a game that will solidify the college football playoff position of the winner and deal a crushing blow to the hopes of the loser. The third ranked Fighting Irish are coming off…
Wonder, Think & Know: What Time Is It Edition
One of these days, I’m going to figure out that Mike Royko never said, “Some things you wonder, some things you think, and some things you just know.” But I’m too delirious due to Daylight Saving Time to do it today. Or maybe it was watching Brandon Wimbush run. I know it’s one of the…
Irish Rumble and Stumble to Victory
Notre Dame raced off to a 31-10 halftime lead, and hung on despite giving up 27 points in the last 18 minutes for a 48-37 victory over Wake Forest. The Irish recorded over 700 yards in total offense, including 380 yards rushing. The defense, which has performed extremely well to date, was torched for 587…