[NDIrish]

Vegas line opens with ND as a 1.5 pt favorite and grows to 2-2.5.

ESPN predictor is rating it at 50/50.

To be honest, with the current status of our defense and Bryce's injuries, I'm surprised were not 3-7 point dogs, at home. I haven't followed ND recently though, so maybe they're injured as well?

Hey everyone, sorry for comin on early.  I clearly was still in lala land after the beat down from miami and wasn't truly thinking about the rivalry between cal and stanford.  Glad to see you guys came out with the W.

I would say a 50/50 game is probably about right.  ND was playing really well for a while, against some good opponents, but has been struggling of late.  Its like they just didn't have the stamina for the entire season.  They are a little banged up, most should play, but maybe not at 100%.  EQ being out is big, i would guess he wont play, very nasty hit, but given the limited potential of the passing game, i wouldn't say its brobdingnagian. 

I was wondering about Bryce. i watched the beginning of the cal game and then the end and noticed he wasn't in, but wasn't sure why.  Same injury he has had for awhile, or something new?

i am going to try and find some time today or tomorrow and give a breakdown on ND, but unfortunately due to my work/personal life right now, i won't be able to engage in the full on chat that i usually enjoy.

In short, ND is a pretty good team that has had a very tough schedule.  They were playing extremely fundamental defense that was aiding in their victories, but have lost that the last 3 games.  Although, i am pretty sure they held navy to season lows for yards/points.  The offense is up and down, they had made a name for themselves on running the ball, although they need solid QB play to open that up.  I think that has more to do with it then anything.  Wimbush has a ton of ability,  but he seems to not be able to get out of his head this year.  He can throw it a mile and make some really good throws, but just inconsistent at this point.  If ND can get back to basics that helped them handily beat MSU, NC State and USC, i feel pretty good.  I am hoping Miami is the odd ball game.  they aren't as bad as what they showed, i think they just got kicked in the teeth early and shrunk from there.  They missed a brobdingnagian TD early, and that was the only life you saw for a couple quarters. 

Ill throw out some more later, good luck and enjoy the game if you are going.

[NDIrish]

Vegas line opens with ND as a 1.5 pt favorite and grows to 2-2.5.

ESPN predictor is rating it at 50/50.

To be honest, with the current status of our defense and Bryce's injuries, I'm surprised were not 3-7 point dogs, at home. I haven't followed ND recently though, so maybe they're injured as well?

Hey everyone, sorry for comin on early.  I clearly was still in lala land after the beat down from miami and wasn't truly thinking about the rivalry between cal and stanford.  Glad to see you guys came out with the W.

I would say a 50/50 game is probably about right.  ND was playing really well for a while, against some good opponents, but has been struggling of late.  Its like they just didn't have the stamina for the entire season.  They are a little banged up, most should play, but maybe not at 100%.  EQ being out is big, i would guess he wont play, very nasty hit, but given the limited potential of the passing game, i wouldn't say its brobdingnagian. 

I was wondering about Bryce. i watched the beginning of the cal game and then the end and noticed he wasn't in, but wasn't sure why.  Same injury he has had for awhile, or something new?

i am going to try and find some time today or tomorrow and give a breakdown on ND, but unfortunately due to my work/personal life right now, i won't be able to engage in the full on chat that i usually enjoy.

In short, ND is a pretty good team that has had a very tough schedule.  They were playing extremely fundamental defense that was aiding in their victories, but have lost that the last 3 games.  Although, i am pretty sure they held navy to season lows for yards/points.  The offense is up and down, they had made a name for themselves on running the ball, although they need solid QB play to open that up.  I think that has more to do with it then anything.  Wimbush has a ton of ability,  but he seems to not be able to get out of his head this year.  He can throw it a mile and make some really good throws, but just inconsistent at this point.  If ND can get back to basics that helped them handily beat MSU, NC State and USC, i feel pretty good.  I am hoping Miami is the odd ball game.  they aren't as bad as what they showed, i think they just got kicked in the teeth early and shrunk from there.  They missed a brobdingnagian TD early, and that was the only life you saw for a couple quarters. 

Ill throw out some more later, good luck and enjoy the game if you are going.