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GAME THREAD | No. 20 Notre Dame at Navy

November 11, 2022
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No. 20 Notre Dame (6-3) at Navy (3-6) 

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It’s Navy week, which means anything and everything can happen. Notre Dame has handled the Mids as of late, but it’s still a game where the Irish will have to do much more than show up. 

Yet, this game isn’t about Navy. It’s about Notre Dame being disciplined and showing growth to be able to play consistent football after a big win. The triple-option is frustrating to defend, but Marcus Freeman is familiar with it, so it won’t catch him off guard. 

Offensively, it will be interesting to see what Tommy Rees does as Navy has one of the worst passing defenses in the country, but the Irish have a struggling quarterback. It could be a great opportunity to build Drew Pyne’s confidence heading into the final two weeks of the season but that’s only after Notre Dame establishes the run game. 

All in all, you better get the drinks and food in early as this one could set records when it comes to being a quick game. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame RB Audric Estime
Navy has been very good against the run, but they haven't had to play against a group as big as Notre Dame's offensive line and tight ends or have to tackle someone like Estime. The big back will be trying to put up a third straight game of 100-yards or more.

Navy QB Xavier Arline
Navy's backup QB has been elevated to a starting role due to injury. He's a more dynamic runner and had a couple of big runs against Cincinnati last week. 

Notre Dame LB JD Bertrand
Bertrand has been fantastic the last few weeks and the Irish will need him to be again against Navy's triple option. We should expect to see big tackle numbers from him this week and for him to add to his tackle for loss total.

Navy LB John Marshall
Marshall has already contributed 20 havoc plays on the season and he's constantly in attack mode as a blitzer. If Navy has any hope in pulling off an upset, Marshall will have to have a huge game.

Notre Dame WR Jayden Thomas
Thomas has been the best all-around receiver for Notre Dame this season with this blocking and his contributions in the passing game with limited targets. Navy's pass defense is putrid and this might be a game for Thomas to get some glory in addition to the dirty work he's been doing with the running game.


QUOTES OF THE WEEK

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
"Continuing to grow. That's something you hear me say often. It's growth and it's enhancement. If we do the same thing we did last year or the same thing I did in 2018 when we played Navy really well, then at some point, they'll pass you by because these coaches every year find ways to enhance their offensive scheme. That's what we have to do defensively." 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden:
"Experience is important here. Anything, where they have a built-up blueprint of what they need to do versus certain blocks versus certain schemes, is definitely paramount going against these guys. So, I think the biggest thing for our guys is assignment football when you play a team like this, just to be disciplined. And the more guys that you can have that have experience and play with poise and can communicate, the better off you'll be."

Notre Dame S DJ Brown:
“It’s all about eye discipline,” stated Brown. “Just doing your job. As long as you’re locked in on your job, you’ll be able to read the pass. You know Navy’s run-first, but the way they catch their opponents off-guard is just by passing the ball.” 

Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason:
“Coach Freeman allows us on special teams to use some of our frontline players. We have some really good defensive players that are on the punt block team. They’re bought in and you start to have some success and it just kind of builds on it. They're excited to have more success, and we've just got to keep pushing to find ways to get better.”

For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS NOTRE DAME NAVY
Points Per Game 29.1 21.9
Points Allowed Per Game 21.2 24.8
Total Yards 379.1 336.6
Yards Passing 184.0 99.7
Yards Rushing 195.1 236.9
Yards Allowed 328.1 363.0
Pass Yards Allowed 203.3 285.0
Rush Yards Allowed  124.8 88.0

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GAME THREAD | No. 20 Notre Dame at Navy

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Rwolf101
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atl irish said:

Pyne processes information at the speed of windows 95.

Ever use DOS?
ndsean44
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irishbearcat09 said:

"How many of the top 25 teams would beat Notre Dame"

That thread looks hilarious right now
I'm convinced that ND would beat almost every top 25 team.

I'm also convinced that ND could lose to almost every non-top 25 team.
mjhahn
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Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
I don't agree - Navy is bringing more guys then our OL can block. The QB has to make the quick decision and burn that. He hasn't done that AT ALL.
ndrockland
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Completely embarrassing effort. Bad coaching, bad OL play, and this includes Freeman. This was perfect game to get some guys rest and other's experience. Oh well.
This is the way!
atl irish
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Rwolf101 said:

atl irish said:

Pyne processes information at the speed of windows 95.

Ever use DOS?
Caught the tail end in 1st grade.
AZdoc
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mjhahn said:

Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
I don't agree - Navy is bringing more guys then our OL can block. The QB has to make the quick decision and burn that. He hasn't done that AT ALL.


And going deep isn't the way to punish that
Brucealeg
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I dont know why Pyne is spooked all a sudden, with this tremendous protection. It's too late now to get him back into rhythem - thats now Drew. Smallest call sheet ever.
theoriginalndmom
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I hate this!
ndrockland
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AZdoc said:

mjhahn said:

Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
I don't agree - Navy is bringing more guys then our OL can block. The QB has to make the quick decision and burn that. He hasn't done that AT ALL.


And going deep isn't the way to punish that
Yes, but Tommy is a genius
This is the way!
Brucealeg
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ndsean44 said:

irishbearcat09 said:

"How many of the top 25 teams would beat Notre Dame"

That thread looks hilarious right now
I'm convinced that ND would beat almost every top 25 team.

I'm also convinced that ND could lose to almost every non-top 25 team.
Truth
ndsean44
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Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
It's not the OL.

Navy is sending 8 and ND is content with doing absolutely nothing to adjust. Continuing to just run it up the middle and look for the deep ball when they can't hold against numbers.
Cassin
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I can't wait for this to be over
atl irish
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Brucealeg said:

I dont know why Pyne is spooked all a sudden, with this tremendous protection. It's too late now to get him back into rhythem - thats now Drew. Smallest call sheet ever.
Pyne can't be saved.
SHAMROCK
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Defense giving them easy runs. Not cool
lake erie irish
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Its official for me. I've been on the fence. No more. Rees has to go. ND needs a real OC and qb.
Rwolf101
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atl irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

atl irish said:

Pyne processes information at the speed of windows 95.

Ever use DOS?
Caught the tail end in 1st grade.

CD\benchpyne.exe
rmirish
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Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
Yeah, this is the biggest issue for me. Horrible play in second half. Maybe they are still tired from last week? Something is wrong.
AZdoc
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Sack record!!!
Brucealeg
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In an way were still finding a way to play up and down to teams.
irishbronx
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The offense is on fire in the second half.
atl irish
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rmirish said:

Clements to Weber said:

The Oline did not show up. Hard to understand.
Yeah, this is the biggest issue for me. Horrible play in second half. Maybe they are still tired from last week? Something is wrong.
Do you understand what the defense is doing?
Brucealeg
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atl irish said:

Brucealeg said:

I dont know why Pyne is spooked all a sudden, with this tremendous protection. It's too late now to get him back into rhythem - thats now Drew. Smallest call sheet ever.
Pyne can't be saved.
We dont have a choice.
ndrockland
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Rwolf101 said:

atl irish said:

Rwolf101 said:

atl irish said:

Pyne processes information at the speed of windows 95.

Ever use DOS?
Caught the tail end in 1st grade.

CD\benchpyne.exe
Lol
This is the way!
jmsheridan
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Orlovsky is awesome by the way.
dunwoodyfan
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Amazing that our secondary can't cover Navy WRs and have to hold.
rmirish
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I know they are beating the hell out of our OL
Sgt Hulka
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This hasn't been Al's best day either
ndsean44
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Botelho was SOOOOO close.
SHAMROCK
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This Navy QB has more pocket presence than Pyne
atl irish
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Brucealeg said:

atl irish said:

Brucealeg said:

I dont know why Pyne is spooked all a sudden, with this tremendous protection. It's too late now to get him back into rhythem - thats now Drew. Smallest call sheet ever.
Pyne can't be saved.
We dont have a choice.
I know, I'm just saying no amount of building his confidence can save him. He doesn't process information fast enough and doesn't have the temperament for the position.
Rwolf101
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jmsheridan said:

Orlovsky is awesome by the way.

Shhh! Before Pyne hears and starts forcing the ball to him in the booth
ndrockland
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Do they realize they can still lose this game?
This is the way!
Auream
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Zero heart
Rwolf101
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The fact is Navy ran out of time in this one. ND didn't care one bit about the second half.
GulfCoastIrish
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16 yards for ND in 2nd half?


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