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GAME THREAD | Boston College at No. 18 Notre Dame

November 19, 2022
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Boston College (3-7) at No. 18 Notre Dame (7-3)

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SENIOR DAY

It’s Senior Day at Notre Dame and emotions will run high as the 25 players take the field for the final time. Notre Dame will need to lock in as Boston College would love nothing more than to ruin Senior Day and gain more momentum following last weekend’s upset at NC State. 

However, this game isn’t about Phil Jurkovec, George Takacs or John McNulty. Notre Dame will decide the outcome on Saturday as it starts with running the football. A week ago, the Irish offense failed to get its ground game going and it almost cost them late in the second half. Notre Dame will need to set the tone early as temperatures will be around 25 degrees at kickoff, which will make passing an adventure. 

On defense, Notre Dame doesn’t need to make it harder than it has to be. Redshirt freshman quarterback Emmett Morehead is a big quarterback at 6-foot-5, 228 pounds, but he’ll be making just his third start. Al Golden will have the chance to confuse him presnap and make life difficult, but the Irish pass rush also needs to get home. 

Notre Dame senior defensive end Isaiah Foskey is 0.5 sacks away from breaking Justin Tuck’s career sack record, so keep an eye out for that as that’s a Senior Day moment the California native won’t soon forget. 


Five Players To Watch

Notre Dame LB JD Bertrand
He was greatly missed against Navy and is playing the best ball of his career at the moment. Look out for Al Golden to unleash him on the blitz against a poor BC O-line and young quarterback.

Boston College WR Zay Flowers
One of the best wide receivers in the country, Notre Dame has to have a plan for him on every snap. He's one player who can have the type of game that gives Boston College a chance at an upset. The Irish have done really well defending against the other team's best receivers this season. 

Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey
There's a very good chance Foskey is going to break the Notre Dame sack record this week. BC is 116th in sack rate and has given up 10 sacks in the last two games. 

Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku
One of the top edge defenders in the country according to PFF, he's BC's best pass rusher and is also very good versus the run. The battle between him and Joe Alt will be one to watch.

Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer
This is very likely Mayer's last game at Notre Dame Stadium and the most productive tight end in the history of the program deserves to be celebrated. Look for him to find the end zone at least one last time.


QUOTES OF THE WEEK

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman:
”You embrace it. The first thing I told them Tuesday was we’re practicing outside and prepare your mind for it. We’re going outside. We practiced all day Tuesday outside. Yesterday was going to be too wet. I wanted to stay outside all week, but yesterday because of the snow, it was just too wet. I wanted to get good work, so on a third-down day and the things we had to work on yesterday, we decided to go inside. Today, we’ll be back outside.

“It’s just understanding we're going to practice outside and we’re going to play outside. Dress warm and go play. If you dress appropriately, it won’t be an issue. If you try to be a tough guy, there is no such thing as cold tough guys and you better be a warm tough guy. Make sure you dress appropriately, go practice and go play.” 

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden on BC WR Zay Flowers:
"I think he's an awesome player. I really do. I think he's excellent. He's in that league with (Josh) Downs and (Jaxon Smith-)Njigba. I mean, he's in that group, so I have a ton of respect for him. Kid makes plays all over the field, down the field and makes plays with the ball in his hands. Obviously, the targets for him were up recently. So yeah, he's a challenge. He's a challenge vertically. He's a challenge underneath, and he's got the hands to make you pay. So, we just got to make sure that we know where he is and we're aware of what he's doing."

Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees on his relationship with BC OC John McNulty:
"John and I are pretty close. We've talked probably three times this week already. We talk every week. We talked last night. As a young coach by myself in San Diego, he was great to me. He taught me how to work and the expectations and what really was expected of a young coach in that role. He was friendly when he didn't have to me. Learned a lot from him. Really built a strong friendship.

“When I had the opportunity to bring him here, he's obviously somebody I trust as much as anybody in this profession. Probably the guy I'm closest to in this profession that I met through coaching. I love John and want nothing but the best for him and his family. I'm excited to see him. I'm always excited to see him."

Notre Dame WR Braden Lenzy:
“Navigating is business and the world. At the end of the day, I think I’m in a position where I get a free education, NIL is lovely and I think I don’t have much to be frustrated at when I get to play for the most historic program in the country. There’s a lot of people who have it a lot worse. 

“I just try to keep my head high and just be happy. I love being here and I’m excited about it. I’m excited to play Boston College. It’s very easy to be positive because how could I not be positive when I’m representing Notre Dame at the highest level.” 

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jayson Ademilola:
“Honestly, for the guys in the locker room, for everything that we’ve put, everything we’ve really been through,” Jayson Ademilola stated. “I always tell myself this year is very different, and it’s different for many different reasons, but it’s also different for myself. As I finish up this last stretch here at Notre Dame, it’s a lot to play for but you have to always tell yourself, yeah, sometimes it’s OK to play for yourself. You deserve to pat yourself on the back.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Justin Ademilola: 
“Really winning in November just comes down to execution,” explained Justin Ademilola. “We take pride in that here. Coach Freeman’s always talking about November’s going to be the hardest part. We to execute. We have to do everything with urgency. So as long as we keep on doing things with urgency, executing and doing our job, we’ll be able to win in November.”

For Your Nerves 

TEAM STATS BOSTON COLLEGE NOTRE DAME
Points Per Game 19.0 29.7
Points Allowed Per Game 28.8 22.3
Total Yards 321.0 374.7
Yards Passing 259.6 192.5
Yards Rushing 61.4 182.2
Yards Allowed 366.3 331.6
Pass Yards Allowed 209.3 193.8
Rush Yards Allowed  157.0 137.8

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GAME THREAD | Boston College at No. 18 Notre Dame

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REMND
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Logan keeps impressing. Who would you compare him to? I have long thought Marcus Allen because he had a complete game but he was not the fastest or most elusive but he kept racking up yards and TDs. Great receiver.
Rwolf101
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ohiondfan said:

Illinois driving with a 4pt lead over SCUM in the 4th.

The game day thread doesn't usually turn me on but you could block out the sun with the flagpole this post gave me.
Blueclaw
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Hope BC game plan is to pick on BMo.
ohiondfan
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Rwolf101 said:

ohiondfan said:

Illinois driving with a 4pt lead over SCUM in the 4th.

The game day thread doesn't usually turn me on but you could block out the sun with the flagpole this post gave me.


Lol watching Michigan lose is one of my favorite hobbies.
pbrad28
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Quite the passing QBs today
Rwolf101
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pbrad28 said:

Quite the passing QBs today

It's almost like it's tough to throw the ball in 11 degree wind chill. Who would've thought?
Blueclaw
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Liufaus best play of the year.
REMND
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Nice tackle by Bracy. Kept the QB from stretching forward.
AZdoc
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Blueclaw said:

Liufaus best play of the year.


Way to use his head!
irishbronx
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Has anyone verified if that bat **** crazy statement from PJ was actually real?
phm195
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That six flags theme is just the worst
trentb
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88 looked ok going into huddle there
Blueclaw
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Rwolf101
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irishbronx said:

Has anyone verified if that bat **** crazy statement from PJ was actually real?

Not sure but nobody yell at him or he'll transfer again. What an emotional weakling.
Irishgrad99V2
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phm195 said:

That six flags theme is just the worst
I find it funny how upset it makes people.
phm195
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Irishgrad99V2 said:

phm195 said:

That six flags theme is just the worst
I find it funny how upset it makes people.


Haha I just don't get it I guess. Should be the fight song or maybe something that creates a more intimidating home atmosphere
irishfan32489
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Pyne is just genuinely bad.
Blueclaw
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At least the ball didn't skip
mattfreeman
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Deion Colzie: 3rd down specialist
Cassin
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Maybe Evans can get some reps at QB?
jmsheridan
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They have to move the pocket. He can't see in a drop back set.
Wiggs4Irish
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Good throw there if we're honest
mattfreeman
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Staff
Pyne to Diggs +28
tayirish14
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Jason, quit saying "this is Drew Pyne throwing in this weather…". He always throws that way…wildly inconsistent
mattfreeman
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Staff
Michael Mayer reaaaaaally wanted that one.
chicagoirish
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But Pyne sucks . . .
mattfreeman
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Matt Salerno 1-yard touchdown reception.

No. 18 Notre Dame 17
Boston College 0

4:15 | 1Q

8 plays, 81 yards in 4:26
Irishgrad99V2
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phm195 said:

Irishgrad99V2 said:

phm195 said:

That six flags theme is just the worst
I find it funny how upset it makes people.


Haha I just don't get it I guess. Should be the fight song or maybe something that creates a more intimidating home atmosphere
It's not like I love it. It just doesn't bother me that much. Our sound guys have never varied their music selections well. Remember how they used to play Crazy Train over and over and over again?
Rwolf101
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Ok...Pyne didn't look bad on that drive.
chicagoirish
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17 points in less than 11 minutes. But some geniuses on this board tell us Rees sucks.
Blueclaw
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I knew the Pyne to Salerno connection would work.
Irishgrad99V2
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Rwolf101 said:

Ok...Pyne didn't look bad on that drive.
It's crazy how sometimes he looks like that. Great throw on the run to Colzie!
MAS
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Rwolf101 said:

Ok...Pyne didn't look bad on that drive.


Yup I crap on him so have to tip my hat there.
trentb
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Good Pyne makes an appearance. Nice
phm195
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Irishgrad99V2 said:

phm195 said:

Irishgrad99V2 said:

phm195 said:

That six flags theme is just the worst
I find it funny how upset it makes people.


Haha I just don't get it I guess. Should be the fight song or maybe something that creates a more intimidating home atmosphere
It's not like I love it. It just doesn't bother me that much. Our sound guys have never varied their music selections well. Remember how they used to play Crazy Train over and over and over again?


Hahaha I do. Also are we the only band that still plays the Gillette theme?
 
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