tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19884649.post4437382484973282257..comments2024-01-10T13:13:28.243-06:00Comments on We Are Notre Dame: Blue Gold Game Preview: Thoughts on Theo Riddick, Bob Diaco, the 3-4 defense, Dayne Crist, and why more ND fans should be fired up about Brian Kelly.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901172802515710288noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19884649.post-76545325682562045752010-04-24T08:35:29.764-05:002010-04-24T08:35:29.764-05:00"I can't stomach the thought of two white..."I can't stomach the thought of two white safeties . . ." Other than that stupid comment, good article and well thought out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19884649.post-53487277294690735082010-04-22T22:28:03.937-05:002010-04-22T22:28:03.937-05:001. Kelly has to get a high grade so far. Smooth tr...1. Kelly has to get a high grade so far. Smooth transition, training table, using that new technology for recruiting and learning the playbook, better conditioning, etc. I mean it's gone just about as good as it possibly could right? I don't know what to think about the recruiting so far...it will take more time. I love the new coaches though.<br /><br />2. I wouldn't say I don't like the offense, it's just something that will take getting used to. I fully expect this offense to be very, very good. Really, if the running game improves and we're still putting points on the board, I'm fine with it. And I'm pretty sure that will happen. Visually it isn't pretty I guess...I hate that stupip clapping motion the QB does, but I'll get over it. We probably should have run a no huddle last year anyway but we weren't trained to do it, now we are. It will be a HUGE advantage. It will also be weird to see the Wilson 1003 ball that Kelly has switched to...lighter shade of brown with black laces!!<br /><br />3. I'm tempering my expectations for Riddick. On paper...great move by Kelly. But it seems like it's going to take Riddick a while to learn how to play receiver. I think it's a bit much to expect 50 catches. I think he'll be used as an occassional weapon, especially early on. I'd guess Kelly will try to get him the ball 5 times a game at least...and some of those may be on reverses or coming back into the backfield. I think Tai-ler Jones is the guy this year. Absolute perfect fit for Kelly's offense, insane route runner with tremendous hands. I think he'll be the main slot receiver, even as a freshman. Kelly's been testing him with the 1st team for a while now and he's holding up pretty well.<br /><br />4. I like the 3-4 and actually like our front 7...for now. Who knows what a guy like Stockton could do? Nwankwo as well? I think there's pretty decent depth up front and the linebackers should be solid.<br /><br />5. I like Slaughter as a sleeper and its looking like he may start at safety. My sleeper is Gary Gray...he will be the best corner on the team.<br /><br />6. You gotta be happy with Crist right now. Remember three months ago when everyone was pulling their hair out because he wouldn't be ready? And he's been running the offense without any problems now...I'd say that's cause for celebration. The only thing I'm worried about is his accuracy and decesion making. He's going to put up big numbers right away, but we can't have a 15+ Int season out of him. I bet by year's end he has at least 3,000 yards and 20 TD's through the air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com