Denard's stat line for ND predictions
In 2010 Denard threw for 244 yards and 1 TD and rushed for 258 and 2 TDs.
In 2011 he threw for 338 yards and 4 TDs and rushed for 108 and 1 TD.
Like Michael Jordan playing the Knicks, something about Notre Dame brings out the best in Shoelace. He clearly is the Irish's Kryptonite.
He now is in his 3rd year of starting and 2nd year in Borges' offense. However, ND's defense appears to be better this year than in the past two years as well. So, how will he do?
I think he's improved as a passer to the point that he will surpass 2011's throwing totals, racking up 350 in the air and 5 TDs passing (and he's going to have a far better completion percentage than last year's game), and I think he's going to bust at least one long run allowing him to break 125 on the ground and pick up another rushing TD.
Am I crazy? Over exuberant? Or is this going to be Denard's best game yet in a career of wow moments and it will put him back into the Heisman conversation?
Oh and it was also mentioned on the board it's his birthday Saturday. Not sure if that will have an effect on his performance or not, but maybe it'll help the team to perform so they can give him a birthday win.
EDIT: I forgot to mention this is my first forum topic that I've started so also I'd appreciate any suggestions for improving these in the future or any feedback to improve my writing as well, thanks!
September 18th, 2012 at 9:01 PM ^
A win.
In all seriousness, I have a bad feeling, ND looked fast, they are pissed and our O-Line looks spotty.
185 yds 1 td passing
48 yds 1 td rushing
September 18th, 2012 at 9:53 PM ^
I can't bring my self to bet ND minus the 5.5 but I don't think it looks good for us...
I figure denard goes 20 carries for 120 with 2 tds but only throws for 180-190 without a passing td.
jdon
September 18th, 2012 at 10:13 PM ^
Amigos, if Denard managed 200passing and 1TD against Bama he can manage more than that against the likely weakest secondary he'll face all year. He managed 200passing of 417total and 2TDs against Air Force, and 291passing of 585 and 3TDs against UMass. He could very well outdo his UMass numbers against a defense that's going to sell out against the run and force him to beat them with his arm.
September 19th, 2012 at 12:05 AM ^
I hope you are right, I just think its going to be a tight game with a lot of punts...
jdon
September 19th, 2012 at 5:49 AM ^
I agree with that and remain optimistic for the game as a result. No doubt in my mind, Denard has improved as a passer from the last several seasons. Add that to the fact the AB has a desire to throw the ball when things get tight (see MSU game from last year) and mismatch nightmares Funchess/DG and you've got a recipe for success.
September 19th, 2012 at 11:41 AM ^
48 yards rushing? rly?
Teo will have his hands full controlling Funchess so take him out of the picture.
280 yards passing
94 yards rushing
Denard gets sacked 3 times.
UM 30
ND 27
September 18th, 2012 at 8:56 PM ^
I'll say...
Passing: 312 yds, 3 TDs
Rushing: 108 yds, 1 TD
September 18th, 2012 at 11:13 PM ^
227 passing yards 2 tds
42-40
September 18th, 2012 at 8:58 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 8:58 PM ^
September 19th, 2012 at 7:49 AM ^
Apparently you didn't see the UMass game. Denard is now getting more than all of the yards. He's getting more than the total....as only he can do.
September 19th, 2012 at 12:47 PM ^
Not to be "that guy" but it was against Air Force that Denard accounted for 101% of Michigan's "team" offensive production. Against UMass Toussaint got something like 85 yards. Not impressive, but okay.
Anyway, for ND... I'll guess:
Rushing:
19 attemps for 122 yards - 1 TD
Passing:
18 / 29 for 271 yards - 3 TD - 1 INT
Final: 38 - 34 (W - Michigan) Denard accounts for 4 of 5 Michigan touchdowns, and 90-95% of yardage, but mostly through the air.
September 18th, 2012 at 8:59 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:04 PM ^
Really? You got him with 1 incomplete pass? What a pessimist......
September 18th, 2012 at 9:06 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:32 PM ^
Or it will be his one guaranteed INT.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:39 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 8:59 PM ^
I will say he accounts for nearly all the offense:
340 through the air with 3 TD's (one silly pick)
125 on the ground and 2 TD's.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:05 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 8:59 PM ^
Both of those previous games required Denard to garner huge chunks of yards in the 4th quarter. Here's to hoping he has pedestrian numbers (lets say 230 yards passing, 75 yards rushing) and can hand it off to Fitz in the 4th with the game under control.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:05 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:15 PM ^
September 19th, 2012 at 12:04 PM ^
My family is hoping/praying for us to swiftly put the game away. I had to resurface my hardwood floors after the last pacing fest.
September 19th, 2012 at 9:13 AM ^
If it happens...again, then I propose a Kickstarter to re-cast Touchdown Jesus's hands/arms into a facepalm ala MonuMental's wallpaper.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:04 PM ^
4-18 passing for 80 yards, with 1 TD and 3 Picks
12 Rushing Yards.
Notre Dame is my the favorite to win the national championship this year.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:07 PM ^
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NO
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September 18th, 2012 at 9:11 PM ^
He's clearly been listening to Lou Holtz.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:15 PM ^
Wait, you two can understand Lou Holtz?
September 18th, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^
Not nice to poke fun of people with speech impediments.
EDIT: although, I'll concede that was pretty clever.
September 18th, 2012 at 10:27 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:39 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 10:07 PM ^
lithening?
September 18th, 2012 at 9:12 PM ^
Didn't know you read the blog, Lou...
September 18th, 2012 at 9:14 PM ^
give you your screen name?
Maybe you should take that prediction to Vegas .... domer dude.
Go Blue!
September 19th, 2012 at 11:39 AM ^
Maybe THE_IGNORANCE is the bizarro THE_KNOWLEDGE? Hmmmm.
September 19th, 2012 at 6:46 PM ^
He's also closely connected (link) with THE PARTY ROOM
[OT: In related news, WolverineinaBag/RDT has resurfaced as MGoNewDad. You'd think he would have given up by now...]
September 18th, 2012 at 9:04 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:06 PM ^
305 pass yards 2 TD, 95 rush yards 1 TD.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:10 PM ^
18-27 240 yards 2 TD's 1 Int
14 carries for 155 yards and a TD
We win 31-28
On another note does anyone remember the name of that roided up guy who had his own blog and made videos talking trash about how great ND was?
September 18th, 2012 at 9:13 PM ^
Twas Damefan. He was just on Mgoblog the other day. I negged him for trolling. His blog still sucks.
September 19th, 2012 at 8:21 AM ^
damefan.blogspot.com
It's fun to see how the other teams live from time to time. He has a hard-on for Mgoblog and usually singles out something one of us says as the "d-bag of the week" or whatever he calls it. I honestly was never fiiled with much hatred for ND until that guy came around so I suppose I should thank him. His predictions and subsequent tears really make my day. I do miss his youtube videos though. Especially with all the scratching of his "alleged" steroid induced bacne.
September 20th, 2012 at 1:16 PM ^
Is Notre Dame his #1 bathroom?
September 18th, 2012 at 9:11 PM ^
275 passing and 75 on the ground. Anything less and it's going to be a long ride home from South Bend.
BTW... I like your post. To the point and what not.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:14 PM ^
250 passing 2 TDs, 1 INT
120 rushing 1 TD
September 18th, 2012 at 9:14 PM ^
200 passing, 110 on the ground. Fitz with another 90.
31-21 M.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:17 PM ^
As many as it takes
September 18th, 2012 at 9:18 PM ^
1 "Whaaaaat?!!" at the end of the game.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:18 PM ^
September 18th, 2012 at 9:20 PM ^
A 4-0 record against Notre Dame.
September 18th, 2012 at 9:23 PM ^