Tag: Ian Book

Notre Dame 38 Stanford 17 – Recap and Highlights

Irish Editor September 30, 2018 2018 Games Tagged Dexter Williams, Ian Book, Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame vs Stanford

This ND beatdown of undefeated Stanford and their arrogant coach David Shaw was so sweet to behold especially with so many recruits visiting for the game.

ND completely obliterated Stanford on both sides of the ball rolling for 550 total yards and holding The Trees to 3 second half points.

You had to feel for Stanford QB KJ Costello who was battered and harassed the entire game.

Now Book – he has put the team concept into the Offense once again throwing to 10 different receivers. Everybody showed up on offense and the OL was outstanding.

Book finished 24/33 278 yards passing and 4 TD’s. He also had 47 yards rushing. This was the best game plan since Kelly arrived at ND – thank OC Chip Long for that.

RB Dexter Williams returned in a big way going 45 yards for a TD the first time he touched the ball. He ended with 161 yards on 21 carries.

What kind of Defense is this? Everyone played superb from game ball player Jerry Tillery and the DB’s like glue on the Trees receivers. Tevon Coney had a pick and a sure TD but for slipping.

The only disquieting note is the number of injuries popping up. Alex Bars went down with knee issues.

Go watch this game again everything clicked against a top 10 rated team.

Here’s a video of the best plays:

Here is Ian Book – post game press conference:

Next Game: ND vs Virginia Tech

Notre Dame vs Stanford Predictions

Irish Editor September 28, 2018 2018 Games Tagged Ian Book, Notre Dame vs Stanford

Okay, Ian Book had his warmup game so now is the game we find out if he has the QB job for the rest of the season.

We also need to see much more production from our receivers, namely Boykin and Claypool. If they don’t produce, they should sit. The OL must really step up this week.

Stanford is going to try to stop the short passing game and force Book to go long. Okay, that’s what he should do and hopefully we have some down field speed receivers.

They have got to help Book out. He will be helped by having RB speedster Dexter Williams available – that should checkmate Stanford’s star RB Bryce Love.

Stanford has the same team they have every year. Excellent QB and RB as well as big Receivers.

QB KJ Costello has averaged 264 pass yards per game and he has 64% completion rate.

Bryce Love has put up 254 yards, but has been held to only 2 TD’s.

Stanford should have lost to Oregon, but had an incredible 4th quarter.

I’m looking for each team to cross the 30 point mark with ND coming out on top.

Notre Dame 37 Stanford 31

Here is the Brian Kelly pre-game press conference:

Notre Dame 56 Wake Forest 27 – Recap and Highlights

Irish Editor September 23, 2018 2018 Games Tagged Ian Book, Notre Dame vs Wake Forest

It took 3 in and 3 out series and then new starting QB Ian Book exploded on the stadium leading ND to 56 points. Book was 25/34 for 325 yards passing 2 TD’s ano no picks.

He also ran for 43 yards and 3 TD’s while passing to 10 different receivers – WOW!! New QB in town.

Books passes were accurate, quick and crisp which allowed his receivers to gain chunks of yards after the catch. It also opened up the running game with Armstrong, Jones and Davis rushing for 180 yards.

ND finished the game with 566 total yards and Chris Finke just missed a punt return for a TD. Book seemed to jumpstart everything – the OL played with more energy and fun than we’ve seen in years.

Finally, the Offense was able to give the “D” a rest as a number of reserves played, although I thought Coney and Tranquill should have been pulled earlier. Tranquill is one hell of a player.

Enjoy the Highlights:

Here is the Brian Kelly Post Game press conference:

Next Game: ND vs Stanford

Notre Dame vs Michigan | More Predictions

Irish Editor August 30, 2018 2018 Games, Predictions Tagged Ian Book, Notre Dame vs Michigan

The big opening game starts at 7:30 PM EST and by 7:30 we will know if Wimbush will continue to be the starting QB.

I predict Kelly will pull him early and Book will take over for the season.

We also will know if we have an OL. If you hear the names of Michigan DL Solomon, Winovich and Gary often it bodes badly for ND.

Michigan loads the box, shuts down ND running game and crushes the confidence of Wimbush early in the game. ND must pass to have any chance of winning ergo Ian Book to the rescue. He too will have a hard time, but he should get ND close enough for FG’s

PK Yoon will win this game with 4 FG’s.

Notre Dame 26 Michigan 20.

Here is the latest Brian Kelly press conference:

8/23/18 Brian Kelly Press Conference – Brandon Wimbush Will Start vs Michigan

irishranter August 24, 2018 2018 Games, Press Tagged Brandon Wimbush, Coach Brian Kelly, Ian Book

Brian Kelly starts off saying that there are no injuries and that they “Don’t have anybody that would not play against Michigan right now”.

An intersting point during this press conference was when he was questioned who will be starting at QB. He said Wimbush is definitely starting, but he mentioned that Ian Book will never be the runner that Brandon Wimbush is and that Wimbush will never bee the passer that Book is – basically that they will both be valuable to win.

It sounds like Kelly is not very confident in Wimbush’s passing game – In fact, he states Wimbush probably wouldn’t be surprised if Book comes in to take over in certain situations. It will be interesting to see if both will play during the Michigan game.

Kelly also states that the team is tired of practicing and is ready to start playing real games.

Here is the full press conference video: