FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/G2AtoH1z_b8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> West Virginia game.. just found this one.. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KUxBnOkcjYY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Finally a team with good film to study, lets watch it and break it down together guys! I'm gonna start watching right and build a game plan. I encourage you to do the same! Edited September 24, 2013 by FaithInIrishForever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 After watch Oklahoma's first possession I Noticed Bell, Clay and Shepard. Oklahoma runs a tempo offense out of the pistol. Blake Bell the QB will be making his first road start. Of course, he's seen alot of time in the Belldozer goalline running formation Clay looks like a tough inside runner at HB Shepard is there speedy number one receiver # 3 Note: I did not see there line blow anybody off the ball yet. We controlled the ball game in the trenches last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_Thunder Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Bell is going to give us fits if he gets rolling, but I think this will be a closer game than some expect. I am not super impressed by the OK defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I see guys on the edge. OLB- Nelson SS- Lynn But I have not seen a defensive lineman break through yet. They run a 3-4 hybrid, same principles as ours. Typical big 12, build to stop the pass. Kinda of light and athletic I think we have to run right at them Possess the ball, I don't think I want a shoot out. I don't think they will shut us out either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiirish Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Last year we got 215 yards rushing---do we have 215 yards rushing combined for the last 4 games ?-- Last year we held them to a PATHETIC 34 yards rushing on 24 ATTS-- can we contain blake bell and make them one dimensional again ? Not very confident duplicating either stat Faith---this one is gonna take a BETTER EFFORT then we have seen so far no doubt about that! aloha's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 what if Kelly has been holding back the reigns on both defense AND offense till this game? HAHAHAH I know...stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've noticed that Blake Bell and this offense run short passes and then rely on yards after catch they caught Tulsa in a blitz, got a 8 yard slant to go 60 they hit a bubble screen to neal for 60 Blake Bell is a power runner, not a speed guy, he's not the same threat between the 20s as gardner was.. Of course hes a goalline load. We've got to play our zone tackle while they dink and dunk I thought GAIII showed good signs against MSU in Rushing, Cam of course and our Committee. GAIII only has to pop one big one like Cierre did. Yes we need to make plays but this is not a invincible team by any means Hawaii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiirish Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't think any team we play and I include Stanford and USC are anywhere near as good as the same teams we have played in years previous FAITH--Oklahoma is no exception. But from a narrow football perspective--I just don't like this match up. They attack with the short passes and run after the catch --We have proven to be very vulnerable to that--- They have a mobile QB--we have been vulnerable to that--- On the other side of the coin--they seem to be built to stop the passing teams of the BIG 12 and are vulnerable to a power running attack. That's not good for us either--we are ANEMIC as a power run team and our best attack goes right into their strength-- Adding to that--they have had TWO WEEKS to prep for this revenge match up. We can of course beat any team on our schedule--but this match up is worse then I originally expected. We need to FIND a RUSHING ATTACK this week & GET OUR DEFENSE TO GIVE US A GAME AS INTENSE AS THE LAST 7 MINUTES OF THE MSU GAME! Its a tall order as I say--- We may need Mother Mary to chime in on this one-- aloha's go irish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't think any team we play and I include Stanford and USC are anywhere near as good as the same teams we have played in years previous FAITH--Oklahoma is no exception. But from a narrow football perspective--I just don't like this match up. They attack with the short passes and run after the catch --We have proven to be very vulnerable to that--- They have a mobile QB--we have been vulnerable to that--- On the other side of the coin--they seem to be built to stop the passing teams of the BIG 12 and are vulnerable to a power running attack. That's not good for us either--we are ANEMIC as a power run team and our best attack goes right into their strength-- Adding to that--they have had TWO WEEKS to prep for this revenge match up. We can of course beat any team on our schedule--but this match up is worse then I originally expected. We need to FIND a RUSHING ATTACK this week & GET OUR DEFENSE TO GIVE US A GAME AS INTENSE AS THE LAST 7 MINUTES OF THE MSU GAME! Its a tall order as I say--- We may need Mother Mary to chime in on this one-- aloha's go irish! You could be right. But there is something about Kelly and Notre Dame Stadium lately. Blake Bell is perfectly capable of having a bad game. The Irish played that team last year and beat them. So there is not the mystique of "Can we do it?" Revenge mentality might equal personal fouls or a key penalty After these years of glimpses my "pick to click" is GAIII for a signature moment. Thats why they play the games and I for one can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OklahomaIrish Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't think any team we play and I include Stanford and USC are anywhere near as good as the same teams we have played in years previous FAITH--Oklahoma is no exception. But from a narrow football perspective--I just don't like this match up. They attack with the short passes and run after the catch --We have proven to be very vulnerable to that--- They have a mobile QB--we have been vulnerable to that--- On the other side of the coin--they seem to be built to stop the passing teams of the BIG 12 and are vulnerable to a power running attack. That's not good for us either--we are ANEMIC as a power run team and our best attack goes right into their strength-- ^^^^This is how it looks on PAPER. Last year I was extremely confident going into the game and had the thread 'We will beat Oklahoma'. I do not have that confidence this year, especially after that performance by Tommy last week. We will not be able to run on them with any consistency. If we had Golson I would guarantee a win. Instead, we have Tommy and he is capable of one sorry sorry game. But I will be attending the game and I am hoping that Tommy at least gives our receivers a chance because DeVaris and Corey can flat out make plays. I am certain we will see new wrinkles this week. Last year I went to the game stoked and confident. I told the Sooners they won't run on us and we will run on you. This year, I am quiet. They are starting to talk smack after our game with Michigan State. I can't say as I blame them. We can not play like that and win this game. Tommy must have a hot game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OklahomaIrish Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just watched the first drive and Tulsa looks pathetic on defense. When the Sooners get to South Bend and the run game isn't clicking things will get a lot tougher and mistakes will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OklahomaIrish Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 On the second drive by Oklahoma they were only successful on one play and that was the bust by Tulsa's secondary. Other than that they did nothing. I am less and less worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithInIrish Forever Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 I mean of course we'll have to play well but Oklahoma is not invincible. Add a pro-ND crowd a better D-line and some nerves and I like our chances Hey they played West Virginia without Geno Smith and only won 16-7. I still have a good feeling about GAIII in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDhoosier Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hopefully he breaks a kickoff return for a TD. He is overdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanv92 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 OU recieves...a few screens and draws later and it's 7-0, OU. We're not going to be able to stop this monster, we can only hope to keep them below 28 pts. I see Russell and Jackson getting pushed around on the screen plays and the linebackers being unable to stuff the run. Even if the coverage is good, our QB spy has not been too pleasant in years past. Tommy is going to have to have a hell of a game. KELLY, I BESIEGE YOU TO PLAY HENDRIX ON SOME OPTION PLAYS! Let him run a few pitch plays and then sling off a big pass! Have to be ballsy in this one. If ND doesn't put up 30, we lose. Am I the only one that thinks it is imperative that Hendrix gets at least 5 plays in order to mix it up? I wish I was wrong but Tommy dropping back 40 times in this one is not going to cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonerrhea Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 The reason why this game is so intriguing to me is that there are so many storylines and unanswered questions about both teams. At least last year we had a pretty good idea of what we had with both teams and at this point it is a relative mystery. If I'm watching OU film, I come away very unimpressed at the QB and WR play over the first 2 games and see quite a bit of improvement from those units in the game against Tulsa. Whichever team runs for at least 100 yards will win the game. If either team has to load the box to stop the run, I think the other QB will have success. I really think that these teams are VERY evenly matched and in those games you look at turnovers, special teams and intangables. Breakdown by position. QB Edge: ND Some ND fans might disagree with me based on Mr. Rees' struggles through his career and this season. But, he has been through the wars and you know exactly what you will get out of him. Many Sooner fans believe Blake Bell can be the next great sooner QB, but he has only one start under his belt and nobody knows how we will react to this environment on the road. RB Edge: OU I give OU the edge just due to the fact that they have had more success up to this point in the season. Realizing OU has not faced the level of competition that ND has at this point in the year. Through 3 games, the sooners have ran for over 800 yards and through 4 games the Irish have ran for just over 450 yards. Below are the teams defensive rankings of opponents so far OU- #31 WV, #88 Tulsa, , #99 UL Monroe ND- #27 Mich, #1 Mich St, #79 Purdue, #119 Temple WR/TE Edge: ND slight I only give ND the edge because of the TE play. OU is non existent in the TE game, in fact OU doesn't even have a pass completed to a TE nor do we even make an effort. The top 3 from both sides are very impressive with Daniels, Jones and Robinson for ND and Saunders, Sheppard and Reynolds for OU. ND has a bit more from a stats comparison but that is partly due to the fact that OU had a QB over the first 2 games that was completing around 40% of his passes. OL Edge: OU slight I preface this by saying I know the point of reference is not great with how OU played in this game a year ago. I base this on the fact that OU has been dramatically more successful running the football than ND. ND has given up 3 sacks and OU 4 and ND has given up 21 tackles for loss and OU has given up 19. So, as you can see this is a very slight edge. DL Edge: ND I believe this is the biggest edge one unit has over the other. The ND defensive line is just flat out awesome. The combination of Nix, Tuitt is amazing and if you throw in Shembo they can be very dominant and a very difficult challenge for any offense getting them blocked. The much maligned sooner defensive line has been much better early on. Jordan Phillips looks like the real deal as he has commanded double teams through the first few games and Charles Tapper on the edge has been favorable to some of the other great DE's OU has seen in the past but this game will be a great test to see where they are. LB Edge: Push I think ND has came back down from where they were a year ago with the loss of Te'o but this unit is still pretty strong from the games that I have watched. For OU, they have made an effort to at least get the LB on the field more which has helped them against the run in the first few games but they need to tackle well. Secondary Edge: OU It has been documented on here some of the struggles that the secondary for ND has had, while very talented and athletic have struggled at times. OU has been outstanding to this point in the year not allowing a TD pass and have a shutdown corner in Colving. Gabe Lynn who is much maligned has played well in the SS position this year. Special Teams Edge: OU slight Both team have been solid in the kicking game with OU only missing 1 FG on the year and ND has missed 3. OU is about 4 yards better from a net punting perspective and averaged 5 more yards per punt return. That doesn't seem like a lot but those 9-10 yards make a difference through the course of the game. ND is slightly more dangerous in the kickoff return game which makes this advantage for OU, ever so slight. OU- 38.3, 13.5, 24.0, ND- 34.1, 8.6, 27.45, Intangables Edge: ND Based on the history of how this series has went, last years game, coupled with the unknowns for Oklahoma going on the road you have to give the advantage to ND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo88 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 OU recieves...a few screens and draws later and it's 7-0, OU. We're not going to be able to stop this monster, we can only hope to keep them below 28 pts. I see Russell and Jackson getting pushed around on the screen plays and the linebackers being unable to stuff the run. Even if the coverage is good, our QB spy has not been too pleasant in years past. Tommy is going to have to have a hell of a game. KELLY, I BESIEGE YOU TO PLAY HENDRIX ON SOME OPTION PLAYS! Let him run a few pitch plays and then sling off a big pass! Have to be ballsy in this one. If ND doesn't put up 30, we lose. Am I the only one that thinks it is imperative that Hendrix gets at least 5 plays in order to mix it up? I wish I was wrong but Tommy dropping back 40 times in this one is not going to cut it. Seeing as how WVa held them to 16 and La Monroe 34, I think 28 is a bit chicken little-esque. Both teams will score in the 20s and it should be a close game. Neither team is going to be a "monster" in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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