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Ryan mars pa

12:02

mike what do you think about the play of Pyne do we see angeli on Saturday will be first game since 2013 in Notre Dame stadium for me go Irish

Mike Berardino

12:00

Lafayette Lisa and Diz, thanks for your questions. As I've noted here before, I think it makes sense to get Angeli up to four games of experience, if for no other reason than to gather more data points and set up a three-way spring QB battle of sorts with Pyne and a healthy Tyler Buchner. The question is when and how to get Angeli those snaps? This week against a 24-point underdog might be the time, but we were saying the same sort of thing about young players getting experience against Marshall. Regardless, once Tommy Rees deems Angeli ready for action, I think it would be wise to use him for a series here and there and see how it goes.

Lisa-Lafayette

11:54

Do you think it’s time to let Steve Angeli step into the offense some? Granted he’s a freshman with much still to learn, but it seems when the offense stagnates, a change could benefit it. Thanks for your great stories and insight.

diz615

11:54

From Cumming, GA, Would it not be wise to take a look at our back-up QB (Angeli) during a game?

Mike Berardino

11:53

and immediately winning the Super Bowl that had eluded them. That sort of "kick down the door" scenario is rare for a reason. Usually you have to take a step back before the vehicle lurches forward again. Maybe that's where the Irish are now under Freeman.

11:51

Hi Jim, I can't argue with your description of the home losses to Marshall and Stanford. Their only other wins this season have been against Norfolk State (MEAC), Gardner-Webb (Big South) and Colgate (Patriot). Even after typing that sentence, I keep staring at it in disbelief. Nor does a 6-6 forecast seem off base after the inconsistencies we've chronicled. The Willingham Era, however, started off 8-0 and 10-1 before things went south. He arrived as a proven commodity after seven years at Stanford, where he was basically a .500 coach (44-36-1 with three losing seasons). Water finds its level, and Willingham finished 21-15 (.583) at Notre Dame before being shown the door. After taking over a program that had suffered two losing seasons in Bob Davie's final three years, Willingham created his own unrealistic expectations. Freeman's challenge was different. His was more akin to Jon Gruden taking over Tony Dungy's Bucs 20 years ago after a period of sustained excellence

Jim from Berlin, Ct.

11:34

This season is beginning to feel so much like the three seasons under Ty Willingham. Losing to Marshall and Stanford at home was totally inexcusable. We came out so flat Saturday night after playing so well against BYU. I don't see the Irish winning more than six games this year with Syracuse, Clemson and USC still on the schedule. What is wrong with our team where inferior teams dominate us all the time? Is Freeman the wrong guy for the job or do we just not have enough talent to get the job done? I've been a fan of the Irish for over 70 years and I am really disappointed in their play. The big question will be whether all the guys we signed for next season will stay on board our sinking ship or opt to go elsewhere after seeing how badly we played this season.

Mike Berardino

11:29

Morning Vegas Jim. Only on the message boards.

Jim Cook

11:28

Has a search for a new HEAD COACH began yet? Jim Cook in Las Vegas

Mike Berardino

11:27

Freeman on Monday: "The minute you start pointing fingers at the players, you'll lose them. The minute you just blame the coaches for everything, you lose them. It's the ability for everybody in our program to point the finger at themselves" that will turns things around.

11:26

Colonel Frank, it's a duty and a privilege to interact with you here. You seem to speak for many of the participants on today's chat, and your frustration is understandable. I agree, it will be interesting to see what the stands look like at Notre Dame Stadium the next two Saturdays. The Orange-out scenario you present would obviously be a nightmare for this program, but I'd imagine it will be similar to the 2017 Georgia game. Fans tend to vote with their wallets, but those taking the long view should understand the parity Freeman has mentioned the past two weeks is real. As for "losing his team," it was notable to hear Freeman say on Monday that he wasn't going to resort to finger-pointing for that very reason.

Frank Lakeside Park,Ky

11:16

Hi Mike and thanks for the chats.My family and i have made the trip from here in Greater Cincy to ND for over a hundred games but i am not sure how much more i can take.We have seen some great wins and plenty of disappointing losses but none were more deflating than Saturday night’s debacle against a really bad Stanford team.Imho ,the problem is not Pyne,or going to Mayer too much,or any of the other theories and excuses being bantered about,it is about a lack of effective leadership.Rees and the other coaches have been derelict at addressing glaring issues which are too many to cover in this space.ND beat Stanford by 31 points a year ago.I hope Freeman “turns it around”but he is on the brink of losing his team.Swarbrick and Jenkins are culpable as well.Don’t the fans that travel from all over the country and spend their hard earned money on overpriced hotels and tickets deserve better? I hope ND fans hold their tickets for Clemson but i am expecting a sea of orange in ND Stadium when Clemson comes to town.

Mike Berardino

11:06

Good morning, chatters. Thanks for all the questions on this chilly Tuesday. Here we go.

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