Re-watching this game and just struck by how dominant Tuiit is. He is unblockable one-on-one and I saw him just knock down a double-team with force of his bull rush! This kid is an AA, right now. I think next year he will literally be a top 5 player in all the game...he's that freakin good.

He really is a monster.. him, Nix, and KLM is scary up front.. i'm amazed by how good he is already..

I love that Tuitt is really good at all aspects. He rushes the passer like someone at 270, but can stop the run like a DT at 315.

 

If Nix comes back next year, they may be the best DL combo in America.

They are already in the discussion now.

While we may not like his decision to leave, there is not denying Lynch was really good as well. Could you imagine what this defense would be like if he wasn't "P" whipped?

 

GO IRISH!!!

While we may not like his decision to leave, there is not denying Lynch was really good as well. Could you imagine what this defense would be like if he wasn't "P" whipped?

 

GO IRISH!!!

 

You do wonder. On one hand, they would be better at rushing the passer, though they are pretty good.

 

But, would they be as good against the run with Lynch instead of Kap? I'm sure they would have platooned situationally, but there is no knowing how the team dynamic would have changed.

Lynch would have improved the pass rush but that is not an area where we are suffering at all.

 

 

He was indisciplined and a subpar run defender while at the same time being a potential 14 sack a year guy. Despite his sky high potential I genuinely think we are better off without him.

In pregame against BYU Tuitt was absolutely abusing our 2nd string rt tackle, it seemed like KLM actually went over and told him to bring it down a notch.

While I was at the game this weekend, I focused a lot on the d-line. And yes, Tuitt is pretty much unblockable. He can rush inside or outside.. He can bullrush.. He stops the run.. I realize how great he is after seeing him in person. I also realize it was against BYU but he's done it against everyone this year.

Really impressed and happy with our front 3, and feel Kap would benefit and be even more dominate if he were to trim down a little and play around 290-295 ish. Might make him a little quicker. It worked for Manti.

Really impressed and happy with our front 3, and feel Kap would benefit and be even more dominate if he were to trim down a little and play around 290-295 ish. Might make him a little quicker. It worked for Manti.

He's a 3-4 DE or a 4-3 DT for the NFL so I'm fine with him carrying a bit of extra weight. Especially since he can slide inside to let Prince rush off of the edge when we call it.

KLM is starting and would be on the bench if Lynch came back, but KLM is having his best year ever. This is how it was meant to be. This line has great chemistry. Nix is playing better and better. He is becoming very disruptive at the point of attack. I don't think Gabe Ikard can handle him this week.

 

Tuitt is so fun to watch. He threw Denard Robinson down with one hand with a blocker in between him and Denard. He is also having the time of his life. I won't be at all surprised if he comes back for his senior year.

Despite his sky high potential I genuinely think we are better off without him.

 

This is what people who feel scorned by his departure say...

 

His lack of discipline could be harnessed...

While I was at the game this weekend, I focused a lot on the d-line. And yes, Tuitt is pretty much unblockable. He can rush inside or outside.. He can bullrush.. He stops the run.. I realize how great he is after seeing him in person. I also realize it was against BYU but he's done it against everyone this year.

 

Needs to work on his karate chop. They were talking about it last night in the Bears/Lions game.

Tuitt is filthy, so glad that he's only a sophomore. I think he's going to be a top 20, could be top 10 draft pick after his junior year.

I think Sheldon Day will be an upgrade over KLM next year. If Nix stays our starting D line will be Day, Nix, & Tuitt!! WOW!! That is SEC and NC caliber!!

I think Sheldon Day will be an upgrade over KLM next year. If Nix stays our starting D line will be Day' date=' Nix, & Tuitt!! WOW!! That is SEC and [b']NC caliber[/b]!!

 

Sure, but you lose the heart of your defense and the greatest linebacker to ever play at Notre Dame. That's tough to replace...

Sure, but you lose the heart of your defense and the greatest linebacker to ever play at Notre Dame. That's tough to replace...

 

NEWSFLASH!!! Linbackers aren't considered part of the D Line!!! Go back and reread my post.

NEWSFLASH!!! Linbackers aren't considered part of the D Line!!! Go back and reread my post.

 

Sorry if I had trouble following how three guys are capable of being national championship calibre...

 

I feel ashamed... :ashamed: (nope, no ashamed emoticon)

Sorry if I had trouble following how three guys are capable of being national championship calibre...

 

I feel ashamed... :ashamed: (nope, no ashamed emoticon)

 

Different units of the team can have different ratings, strengths, weaknesses, etc. This is why some analysts refer to our front 7 this year as elite but our secondary as a weakness.

 

I was only referring tot he D line because that is what the entire thread is about.

 

Its all good. You should be more ashamed of not being able to spell national championship CALIBER...

Its all good. You should be more ashamed of not being able to spell national championship CALIBER...

 

calibre

 

Pronunciation: /ˈkalɪbə/

(US caliber)

 

 

Definition of calibre

noun

 

1 [mass noun] the quality of someone’s character or the level of their ability: they could ill afford to lose a man of his calibre

the standard reached by something: educational facilities of a very high calibre