ND 15 PITT 12
Your lying eyes are not deceiving you. This game was bloody awful.
It was obvious right from the outset and throughout the game that ND was completely out coached, out played and outhit.
It seemed that the Pitt defensive coordinator was wired into Brian Kelly’s headset. It was also obvious that Bob Diaco was hopelessly confused as were the players.
Rees tossed a pick and fumbled as usual. He had absolutely zero pass protection. I have wondered why previous opponents didn’t just blitz all the time.
I have nothing good to say about the Offensive Line–each would get an F if I was evaluating them.
Defensive Line played well especially Aaron Lynch–that guy could make one of the All American squads by years end. Stephon Tuitt was very good also.
What genius had Louis Nix playing off the line–he also seemed to wear down as game went along. Was not impressed by the play of the OLB’S.
I don’t know what the deal is with Teo–he is not the dominant ILB that was projected by all.
Pitt took Michael Floyd completely out of the game
Offense:
Jonas Gray had a real nice 78yd touchdown run. MVP Offense
Tyler Eifert came through in the clutch.
Tommy Rees while befuddled managed to lead ND for the win.
DEFENSE:
Not impressed except for mentions above.
Carlo Calabrese MVP Defense for game saving pass knock away.
Pitt had like 4th and 38yds to go and Carlo ended up one on one and saved the game. The question I have–where was everyone else in this prevent defense–if that pass completed could have gone all the way.
Field Goal attempt–what the hell was a center doing placing the ball??? I admit I did not pay close attention to the holder until now but it makes no sense to me–at the very least, you want a holder who can move and possibly pass on a bobbled snap.
Pitt should have won this game–better team today.
4 games into the season and now standing at 2W 2L but this team is not improving–sort of treading water–both players and coaches.
Expected much much more but give the Pitt coaches and players credit–they wanted this game much much more and played like it.
What’s ahead–who the hell knows!!!!!!!!!
2 thoughts on “ND 15 PITT 12”
That was just ugly all the way around. I think They were stll asleep when the game started. None of them came out to play. Zero energy. –
-Eifert was Clutch
-Calabrese is getting better each game
– Michael Floyd is being wasted on this offense.
Does Kelly start Rees again next wee? Is Crist ready?
LA–I think Kelly has a strong dislike for Crist and will only play him if Rees throws 10 picks and 6 fumbles in a row.
There would have been nothing wrong with putting Crist in for a series and letting Rees watch from sidelines and calm down. Many coaches try to get the #2 QB in for a series or so each game, no matter what the score is–just to keep them sharp and into the game.
Now, if Crist goes in just how rusty will he be, throws 3 incompletions and out. Kelly–see I told you so.
I think what’s at play here is Crist not the 2 guy. He won’t be there next year–so move on. Think they want to redshirt Golson–so look for Hendrix at #2.
Bear in mind Hendrix has 4 yrs eligibility–if does not see action this year, he transfers out.