Sunday, September 25, 2016

OT: LSU Apparently Fires Les Miles and OC


Here's the breaking story...

LINK:  MILES OUT

Most Points Given Up in Notre Dame History...


This is why Coach Kelly had to make the change in defensive coordinators.

In 128 seasons of Notre Dame Football -- we have never given up more points (134) -- in the first four games of a season...

NEVER.

The closest was Charlie Weis' 2007 team that gave up 133 points in their first four games -- on their way to a 3 - 9 season.

Here's the good news -- WE CAN STILL TURN THIS THING AROUND -- and I believe WE WILL!  

Domer Becomes 3rd MLB Player in History!


Fact: Notre Dame's 149 Points in 4 Games


Notre Dame fans will be shocked with this fact...

The 149 points scored by Notre Dame over the first four games of this season -- is the most since Notre Dame's 1949 National Championship team scored 157 in their first four games.

LINK:  1949 NATIONAL CHAMPS

Notre Dame's New Defensive Coordinator



The University of Notre Dame announced today that Domer Greg Hudson '90, has been named their new Defensive Coordinator.  Hudson was the defensive coordinator at Purdue for three seasons and prior to that worked at Florida State.

Hudson '90 takes over for Brian VanGorder who was relieved today of his duties.

LINK:  OFFICIAL RELEASE

First Four Games: A Look at the Numbers


Decided to do some digging into the numbers behind our football team's 1 - 3 start.  Our first four opponents are 8 - 6 on the season.  Here's what the "math" says:

GAME #1:  Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47 in OT
  • Vegas betting line:  ND favorite
  • ND Total Offense:  444 total yards
  • ND Rushing Offense:  206 yards
  • ND Passing Offense:  238 yards
  • Texas Total Offense:  517 yards
  • Texas Rushing Offense:  238 yards
  • Texas Passing Offense:  280 yards

In Texas' three games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
  • Most points they have scored this season
  • Most points given up this season
  • 2nd most yards gained on offense
  • 2nd most yards given up on defense 

GAME #2:  Notre Dame 39 - Nevada 10
  • Vegas betting line:  ND favorite
  • ND Total Offense:  444 yards
  • ND Rushing Offense:  239 yards
  • ND Passing Offense:  205 yards
  • Nevada Total Offense:  300 yards
  • Nevada Rushing Offense:  99 yards
  • Nevada Passing Offense:   201 yards

In Nevada's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
  • Fewest points they have scored this season
  • Most points given up this season
  • Fewest yards gained on offense this season
  • 2nd most yards gained on their defense this season

GAME #3:  Michigan State 36 - Notre Dame 28
  • Vegas betting line:  ND favorite
  • ND Total Offense:  401 yards
  • ND Rushing Offense:  57 yards
  • ND Passing Offense:  344 yards
  • MSU Total Offense:  501 yards
  • MSU Rushing Offense:  260 yards
  • MSU Passing Offense:  241 yards

In Michigan State's three game so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
  • Most points they have scored this season
  • 2nd most points given up this season
  • Most yards gained on offense this season
  • Most yards gained on their defense this season

GAME #4:  Duke 38 - Notre Dame 35
  • Vegas betting line:  ND favorite
  • ND Total Offense:  534 yards
  • ND Rushing Offense:  153 yards
  • ND Passing Offense:  381 yards
  • Duke Total Offense:  498 yards
  • Duke Rushing Offense:  290 yards
  • Duke Passing Offense:   208 yards
In Duke's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
  • Most points they have scored this season (against FBS opponent)
  • Most points given up this season
  • Most yards gained on offense this season (against FBS opponent)
  • Most yards gained on their defense this season

Coach Brian Kelly Presser After Loss to Duke