Notre Dame Football 2010.......The Brian Kelly Era Begins

• The Equalizer

  

  Fuck him, we didn't want or need him anyways because we're stacked as always at that position.
  
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  Sorry I think I just got possessed by the ghost of Sleeper
• athlete37

  

  I'll miss my boy Golden more than I'll miss those uniforms
• CinciX12

  

  rock_knutne;429510 wrote:The problem is Adidas makes those calls and they'll get their way on where and how big of a logo they want on the jersey because of the almighty dollar.

  
  Adidas has the capability to make some amazing jerseys. Look at what they do for EPL teams over in England. Bottom line is they didn't even try with this one. Its awful, I won't be buying one of them.
• rock_knutne

  CinciX12;429590 wrote:Adidas has the capability to make some amazing jerseys. Look at what they do for EPL teams over in England. Bottom line is they didn't even try with this one. Its awful, I won't be buying one of them.

  
  I doubt ND would allow for some crazy looking jersey. Again, these uni's stay with in the traditional look, I don't understand why so many of you hate them when they aren't much different or very similar to jerseys past.
• rock_knutne

  The "Catholic vs Convicts" series is on again. ND will play Miami at Soldier Field on October 6th of 2012. There will be a home and home in 2016 and 2017.
  
  http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/dates-set-for-notre-dame-miami-rivalry-renewal.html
  
  No one knows what Miami will be like in two years but that 2012 schedule is going to be a monster.........Miami, Oklahoma, Michigan and USC all in one year!
• killer_ewok

  

  rock_knutne;429695 wrote:The "Catholic vs Convicts" series is on again. ND will play Miami at Soldier Field on October 6th of 2012. There will be a home and home in 2016 and 2017.
  
  http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/dates-set-for-notre-dame-miami-rivalry-renewal.html
  
  No one knows what Miami will be like in two years but that 2012 schedule is going to be a monster.........Miami, Oklahoma, Michigan and USC all in one year!

  
  Soldier Field???? Booooo. Play either 2 or 4 and just do home and home. I could care less about this neutral field "exposure" stuff.
• rock_knutne

  killer_ewok;429701 wrote:Soldier Field???? Booooo. Play either 2 or 4 and just do home and home. I could care less about this neutral field "exposure" stuff.

  
  LOL, Soldier Field isn't much of a neutral setting IMO. That's a clear home game for ND in a town they are exposed to everyday.
  
  I just like the fact that they will finally play again.
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• rock_knutne

  vball10set;429729 wrote:

  
  I still have that tshirt in storage some where in my house.
• CinciX12

  

  rock_knutne;429692 wrote:I doubt ND would allow for some crazy looking jersey. Again, these uni's stay with in the traditional look, I don't understand why so many of you hate them when they aren't much different or very similar to jerseys past.

  
  I know they weren't going to go crazy like some of those jerseys, I just felt Adidas always gets 2nd place to Nike when they shouldnt.
  
  I really am not a fan like everyone else of the block ND on the back.
• killer_ewok

  

  rock_knutne;429706 wrote:LOL, Soldier Field isn't much of a neutral setting IMO. That's a clear home game for ND in a town they are exposed to everyday.
  
  I just like the fact that they will finally play again.

  
  I realize that, Rock. Fact of the matter is though....it's technically a "neutral" site (even though it's in basically in ND's backyard) and I'd much rather it be on campus. Better atmosphere IMO. That's one of the great things about college football.
• rock_knutne

  killer_ewok;429950 wrote:I realize that, Rock. Fact of the matter is though....it's technically a "neutral" site (even though it's in basically in ND's backyard) and I'd much rather it be on campus. Better atmosphere IMO. That's one of the great things about college football.

  
  The decidng factor once again is: $$$$$$$$$$
  
  These neutral site games are basically home games for ND. The Washington St. game last year is a perfect example. San Antonio was packed with ND fans, heck the endzones at the Alamo Dome were lined like ND Stadium. It's a way to eliminate a "true" road game and with ND's national draw the neutral site becomes a home game.........oh and yeah, they make more money.
• rock_knutne

  CinciX12;429818 wrote:I really am not a fan like everyone else of the block ND on the back.

  
  Then you're with majority on here, I think I'm the only one who likes it.
• CinciX12

  

  Any neutral site game with a location from Chicago northeast is a home game for ND. There are occasions like mentioned in San Antonio where ND gets that as well.
• killer_ewok

  

  I get that these "neutral" site games are basically "home" games for ND. That's pretty obvious. My point is that I prefer actual on campus home games in South Bend.
• rock_knutne

  killer_ewok;430259 wrote:I get that these "neutral" site games are basically "home" games for ND. That's pretty obvious. My point is that I prefer actual on campus home games in South Bend.

  
  
  I get your point killer......maybe it's better to look at it as one less "true" away game, which ND only has three this year. Best case scenario, you only get seven "true" home games, which ND has this year and should have for years to come.
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• sjmvsfscs08

  I'm just glad Floyd didn't somehow get hurt, miraculously.
• CinciX12

  

  God we should implement standards of appearance for our softball team apparently. And for a guy that athletic, Floyd should swing a bat waaaay better than that lol.
• The Equalizer

  

  Kelly: Arrested players on short leash
  Associated Press
  
  CHICAGO -- Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly's reach goes well beyond the football field. It has to, because his new job demands it. Well-traveled from meeting Fighting Irish alumni and fans across the country, he knows how his past successes and ability to transform programs at Grand Valley State, Central Michigan and Cincinnati have ramped up the expectations for a storied program hoping to be a championship contender again. "I took the job knowing that full well," Kelly said Saturday before a fundraiser for his foundation that supports breast cancer research. [INDENT] “ We hold them accountable for their actions on a day-to-day basis, just like any parent would for a 17- to 21-year-old. So yeah, we take that serious.
  ” -- Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly [/INDENT] "We know what is expected when it comes to Notre Dame football. It had a national following from coast to coast. ... I understand the enormous task and responsibility of the position or I wouldn't have taken it. But I don't think I get caught up every day thinking about it either," he said. Kelly made it clear Saturday he was not happy with eight of his players who were arrested last weekend for underage drinking at a party in South Bend, Ind. "We're certainly disappointed that some of our players didn't make good decisions," Kelly said. "We hold them accountable for their actions on a day-to-day basis, just like any parent would for a 17- to 21-year-old. So yeah, we take that serious." Among the 11 athletes arrested were backup quarterback Nate Montana, wide receivers Robby Toma and Tai-ler Jones, linebacker Steve Filer, kicker Nick Tausch, cornerback Lo Wood and offensive linemen Chris Watt and Tate Nichols; Kelly said he met with the team last Sunday to make sure his players knew how he felt about the situation. "I think with a little bit more time with them, I think they are going to make better choices next time around," he said, adding the players involved would be on short leashes. "I'm thankful it wasn't an event that was larger in scale that could have been catastrophic," he said. "Our players clearly know that I'm not happy about reading about Notre Dame in the newspaper when it comes to things like this." While Kelly is in Chicago -- about a 90-minute drive from Notre Dame's South Bend campus -- he's scheduled to visit Wrigley Field and throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. Kelly will also lead the crowd in the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch. He said he's more worried about the singing than the pitching. As for his team, which starts preseason practice in two weeks, Kelly knows his team must make a quick carry-over from what it did in spring practice learning his system, especially on offense where the Irish will employ a no-huddle, hurry-up spread attack. It also requires strong play from the quarterback, both physically and mentally. Dayne Crist, who played in four games as backup last season to Jimmy Clausen before hurting his knee, is the starter. But behind Crist the Irish are even more inexperienced with Montana and four freshmen. "We got to keep Dayne healthy," Kelly said. "That's the one that keeps me up. There's no question, not having a guy that's got a couple of years experience, even in a part-time role, is unusual for me. ... We've got zero of that." Notre Dame starts its season Sept. 4 at home against Purdue, and no one knows if that is enough time for the Irish to adjust to their new coaching staff and new system. Don't expect Kelly to use any of that as an excuse. "I've just never worked that way, never been wired to go in and say listen, give us a couple more years," he said. "I think I always operate with a sense or urgency. And there's no clearer understanding than there's a sense or urgency at Notre Dame right now."
• killer_ewok

  

  Thanks for posting, Equalizer. Good read.
• rock_knutne

  Chris Spielman on ND and hiring Coach Kelly:
  
  http://irish.nbcsports.com/2010/07/friday-notes-top-25-recruiting-spielman-etc.html.php
  
  From the article:
  
  While scarlet and gray still bleeds out of Spielman, he even spoke of the allure of Notre Dame from a recruit's perspective.
  
  
  "My brother-in-law went here and took us on a tour, it's beautiful," Spielman said. "I made the comment to him, 'Man, I'm glad I didn't visit here. This is nice.'"