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I swear to God, the only thing I hate more than Boston College and losing to Michigan State is Purdue fans. |
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I just ran some quick numbers, and last year through four cupcake games (IN State, Miami-OH, Ball State, and Minny) Painter had 1140 yards and a comp. % of 64%, but 8 TD's and 5 INT's. So yes, you're right that there's definitely been an improvement there, and it can't just be attributed to the quality of the opponents he's played. |
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CB was is a secondary coach by trade so this week will be his true test to date. While last week did show some improvement and the coaching staff said they took it hard, I still think that this team will lose on Saturday. I think they are emotionally drained from losing 4 stragith weeks and losing three teammates, even if two of them were buried on the depth chart. These are college kids and three of their friends are gone now. That affects people. Go Irish and Blue and gold through and through, but Tiller is a good Offensive mind and we have 4 weeks of film of allowing 30+ pts and it is probably going to be rough. |
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Painter certainly showed talent last year and it's not surprising that he has improved. Statisticaly, ND is 5th in the nation against the pass at 114 yds per game. OK, I understand why, we stink against the run and teams haven't thrown much in the 2nd half. But, be fair, don't you think we are a little better than last year against the pass? Don't you think Ga Tech and Penn State struggled in the first half? True, ND hasn't seen a QB as good as Painter, but honestly, has Purdue played a defense like ND? Certainly not Minnesota. ND needs Brian Smith and Kerry Neal to start. They need their special teams to contain kick returns. Hughes and Aldridge and Allen will get yards and look for better pass protection as the line continues to accrue experience. Walls and Zibby and Bruton should be licking their chops. I think ND is ready for a full game and their first win. That is a learning process also. |
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Unfortunately, I think it's just a case of not being tested, as opposed to Pass-D is really good, so people don't pass. Walls and Bruton are upgrades but Zibby is Zibby. |
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Jay, Pat, et. al., |
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The only QB who's looked good against ND so far is Mallett, who's got a veteran offensive line plus Mike Hart to keep defenses honest. (Notwithstanding that Hoyer threw four TDs, he barely completed 50% of his passes.) |
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Jones is now at Cincinnati. |
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A question: When classes are not in session (fall break) ND can practice more than 20 hours a week. Does this mean that all these schools that have not started classes or just recently started classes (OSU and I assume Cinci) have had all this time of no 20 hour restrictions? Not that I am advocating ND switch to quarters, just curious about the rules. |
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I predict we get completely $HIT-HAMMERED by Purdue and they run up the score. It will be UGLY. |
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Notre Shame blows. HAHAAHA. |
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^ We blow this year. Its allowed when you are the greatest team in college football history. We get off years. Odds are your team thrives on mediocrity. Or just ghetto thug players. Just a guess. |
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what an embarassment. 22 pt underdogs. charlie better treat this game like the "indiana bowl" |
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"While it's true 4-0 Purdue hasn't really played anyone yet this year ..." |
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I heard Chris Stewart left the team today...not that we'll miss him, but wow another defection...another 4 star in the wind... |
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chris stewart is gone |
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Weis has lost this team and Purdon't will beat us by 50, minimum. |
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As a Purdue fan and a Notre Dame fan, I am very interested to see how this game will shake out. If Notre Dame continues to struggle on the edge, they could be in for a long day. However, given Purdue’s relatively soft defense, ND should have the opportunity to string some strong drives together, and hopefully gain some offensive momentum. |
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Perhaps the 0-4 start has made me a grouchy pessimist, but I keep having images of Orton's 385 yard, 4 TD performance from 2004 flashing through my head (including that 97-yard debacle to Stubblefield). And that was in South Bend. If there's any game in which we need to be able to run the ball consistently and sustain long drives, it's this one (and then USC, BC, but first, this one). |
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What are the odds Purdue still loses 4-5 games and ends up 3rd or 4th (at best) in the Big 10ish? |
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C'mon guys, a few more positive vibes. We have an excellent chance this week. The first weak D we have seen, plus a breakthrough running the ball. WE will win if JC truly generates 10 points himself, which of course is only 2 drives. The running game will produce 14 and special teams or D 7. Thus,ND31 P 21. |
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I like the Clausen commitment....but please GOD don't allow his hair to be the same. It instilled instant hate for him in me. |
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"(they've beat up on 1-3 Toledo, 1AA Eastern Illinois, 1-3 Central Michigan, and 1-3 Minnesota)" |
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