Notre Dame wins 23-13 against Texas A&M

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

 There is now a 2 week period where the media will not see the Irish Practice. The team will prepare strategically and tactically for their road game vs Texas A&M.

We Know:

The irish have veteran Coordinators.

The offense starts out behind the defense. The defense is supposed to be top 5 or top 10. The offense is year 1.

The offensive line will likely feature a freshman at LT at least to start. Pendelton and Knapp are pushing seniors hard after the Jagusah Injury.

Senior QB,  explosive RBs and alot of WRs as many as 9 deep, are the Irish offense that have a few worried, many excited and all of us anxious,

Special teams are even exciting/anxiety producing with transfers at kicker, punter and Probable kicker returner

No news may be good news. Pray for no more prolonged injuries. Jagusah and Chance Tucker are enough injuries for me

 

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[Mike 915]

This could be the main thread for all the talk leading up to the A&M game, with the exception being big stories, injuries, etc. Better to keep it simplified. Thanks, Faith.

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

3 minutes ago, Mike said:

This could be the main thread for all the talk leading up to the A&M game, with the exception being big stories, injuries, etc. Better to keep it simplified. Thanks, Faith.

Thanks. Traditionally when the media gets kicked out, it feels like the start of Game prep. The media hates it because they love their 5 viewing periods a day and interviews  when they can get them. 

 

The Irish allow 15 practices in spring culminating in the Blue and Gold game as Spring Practices, 15 practices culminating in the Jersey scrimmage for Fall Camp. Then 2 game prep weeks before the opener that nobody sees.

[NDLincPark 6]

Riley Leonard has never beaten a top 25 team.     

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

5 minutes ago, NDLincPark said:

Riley Leonard has never beaten a top 25 team.     

Let's hope this is the first. He's also never  had running backs, , tight ends and receivers like ND has. Keep in mind. Repeated Leonard Comments will be diverted into your thread. This one can stay.

[golson5 221]

14 minutes ago, NDLincPark said:

Riley Leonard has never beaten a top 25 team.     

That's inaccurate again.  

 

Clemson was 9th when Riley beat them last year and they finished 20th

[golson5 221]

13 minutes ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

Let's hope this is the first. He's also never  had running backs, , tight ends and receivers like ND has. Keep in mind. Repeated Leonard Comments will be diverted into your thread. This one can stay.

He already has

[NYGoldenDomer 2,186]

2 hours ago, golson5 said:

That's inaccurate again.  

Clemson was 9th when Riley beat them last year and they finished 20th

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[AnTostal 904]

A&M is a great place to see a game. Fantastic fans, respectful (unless they’re playing Texas), tremendous game day experience. If you feel a need to dislike a team in Texas, make that team be Texas. A&M, in a weird way, is a lot like ND. The students don’t tend to be irreverent, and tradition is a major part of the college experience. 
Really looking forward to the game.  
And ND needs to win this game. 

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

Just now, AnTostal said:

A&M is a great place to see a game. Fantastic fans, respectful (unless they’re playing Texas), tremendous game day experience. If you feel a need to dislike a team in Texas, make that team be Texas. A&M, in a weird way, is a lot like ND. The students don’t tend to be irreverent, and tradition is a major part of the college experience. 
Really looking forward to the game.  
And ND needs to win this game. 

Looks awesome can't wait for the boys to play at Kyle Field at night!

[Baldy 1,725]

3 hours ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

Looks awesome can't wait for the boys to play at Kyle Field at night!

Yes! It’s going to be electric, and hoping for a great game. But of course, an even better one for Notre Dame! 😆

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

 

[Mike 915]

Guess the score and I'll add you as a VIP member for the next 30 days.

I'll go first. Notre Dame wins this one in a nailbiter.

Notre Dame - 24
Texas A&M - 23

[Baldy 1,725]

Oh, I like that @Mike!

Notre Dame - 31

Texas A&M - 10

I just don’t see Texas A&M scoring much against this defense. I also see Leonard with two rushing TD’s and one passing, along with one Love rushing TD and a Jeter field goal.

[FaithInIrish Forever 5,570]

30 ND-20 A&M
 

I think it will harder then most think for the aggies to adjust to a New Coach! I realize he's been there but Marcus Freeman was too and still lost that bowl game,

[InLikeFlynn 317]

Nice!  Thanks @Mike

ND - 37

A&M - 10

The Irish put the rest of the nation on alert.    Blowout baby!

[AnTostal 904]

ND 27

A&M 20

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[Burn-It 3]

If you can make it down to Texas for the game weekend, you will really enjoy the atmosphere inside Kyle Field and around town.  You will be treated well and probably invited to several tailgates.

Edited August 22 by Mike
Removed ticket sales and rental info.

[AnTostal 904]

6 hours ago, Burn-It said:

If you can make it down to Texas for the game weekend, you will really enjoy the atmosphere inside Kyle Field and around town.  You will be treated well and probably invited to several tailgates.

Nice post!

I mentioned earlier, A&M is a lot like ND in that the fans and students are very respectful.  It's an amazing atmosphere.  Tons of tailgates spread out over an enormous area.  Also, if you have never seen the A&M band perform, it is a thing of absolute beauty.  Precision marching unlike anything you'll see from other bands.  And, looks like it will only be 92 degrees that day; a cold snap by central Texas standards.  

[jbrown_9999 1,125]

20-17 ND

[irishwavend 706]

38-13 Irish

[NDhoosier 1,336]

34-14 Notre Dame, I think the defense will dominate and the offense will surprise people. Texas A&M has an elite DLine, but they aren't elite anywhere else on defense