Irish Sports Talk | Notre Dame Football Podcast

www.irishsportstalk.net irishsportstalk@gmail.com In episode 31 IST discusses the Notre Dame loss to Alabama in the 2013 BCS National Championship game.

In this episode on the table is the recap for the BCS bowl games and the preview for the National Championship 2013, Notre Dame vs Alabama. What are the keys for victory? How do the Irish match up against the Tide? Submit questions and comments to irishsportstalk@gmail.com or twitter.com/irishsportstalk

- www.irishsportstalk.net - irishsportstalk@gmail.com - @irishsportstalk - Intro: Welcome; Tagline: all things Notre Dame Football. Thursday December 27, 2012 Announcement: Must join the Google+ Community “Notre Dame Football” Social Media: on twitter @irishsportstalk; on email irishsportstalk@gmail.com on Facebook and Google+ search for Irish Sports Talk and on the Internet www.irishsportstalk.net Teaser Who would be in the playoffs if they started this year is there an argument for an 8 team playoff? Where did all the coaches end up? What non BCS games are we looking forward to. Rundown of the BCS But first we’ll start with a season recap. Segment 1 Season Recap The surprise of the year. RH: Golson’s improvement over the year RH: Riddick’s involvement in the run game and lack of other help. RH: the CB play Segment 2 RH: Stream of Sports Stories: No Story Non BCS Bowl Bowl games I can’t wait for! Navy (8-4) vs Arizona St (7-5) Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl on ESPN2 Saturday December 29th 4 PM USC (7-5) GA Tech (6-7) Hyundai Sun Bowl on CBS Monday December 31st 2 PM Barkley out for Bowl Game - Lane Kiffin LSU (10-2) vs Clemson (10-2) Chick-Fil-A Bowl on ESPN Monday December 31st 7:30 PM S Carolina (10-2) vs Michigan (8-4) Outback Bowl on ESPN Tuesday Jan 1st 1 PM Georgia (11-2) vs Nebraska (10-3) Capital One Bowl on ABC Tuesday Jan 1st 1 PM Georgia is who came within 5 yards of beating Bama is favored by 10 points. Bama is favored by 10 points over Notre Dame. Does this mean that Vegas believes Nebraska and Notre Dame to be of the same calibur? Would Georigia be favored to beat Notre Dame? Texas A&M (10-2) vs Oklahoma (10-2) AT&T Cotton Bowl on Fox Friday Jan 4th 8 PM Segment 3 BCS Game Rundown xSmack Talk: 74' Orange Bowl - Bama QB Richard Todd was introduced as "the most valuable player for Notre Dame" by Bama coach Bryant. If there was a 4 team playoff this year who would be in it? Is there an argument for an 8 team playoff? Changes around the league Wisconsin Coach Bret Bielema takes position at Arkansas Former Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino takes position to at Western Kentucky. Tennesee: Butch Jones from Cincinnati Saban leaving for NFL: Chip Kelly: rumors continue that CK will be coaching in the NFL in 2013.

- www.irishsportstalk.net - irishsportstalk@gmail.com - @irishsportstalk - Segment 1 Looking Back at Boston College Segment 2 RH: www.streamofsports.com Stories Listener Questions Looking to What will it take for opponent to win What will it take for ND to win Talk BCS Should Bama be Ranked 4th RH: What does the Stanford Oregon Game mean for ND? Segment 3 Weakest Matchups ( Strongest Matchups Other Matchup Predictions Notre Dame spread Notre Dame Prediction Predictions: Eric: 28 - 3 Kyle: 24 - 17 Reuben: 28 - 0 Wesley: 31 - 6

Irish Sports Talk Show Notes Show: 25 Pittsburgh Date: 10/30/12 - Tuesday Goals for the podcast: Authoritative: Deep thoughts that others haven’t thought. Colorful Commentary Funny Reach 100 people by end of 2012 - www.irishsportstalk.net - irishsportstalk@gmail.com - www.twitter.com/irishsportstalk - Segment 1 Looking Back Oklahoma Segment 2 RH: Stream of Sports Stories Questions Email Score Predictions and Announce winner BCS Talk Which BCS team is likely lose this Saturday? Bama @ LSU Oklahoma State @ Kansas State Oregon @ USC Pitt @ ND If there’s 3 teams in the BCS Which team needs to lose for ND to get in Top 2? Looking to Stats for Notre Dame - Pitt What will it take for opponent to win What will it take for ND to win Segment 3 Weakest Matchups Strongest Matchups Other Matchup Predictions Notre Dame spread Notre Dame Prediction Predictions: Eric: 49 - 14 Kyle 31 - 3 Reuben 38 - 12 Leighton: 36 - 8

- www.irishsportstalk.net - irishsportstalk@gmail.com - @irishsportstalk - Segment 1 Looking Back Key’s to the victory Segment 2 RH: Stream of Sports Stories Questions Points Per Possession Spreadsheet Looking to What will it take for opponent to win RH Big plays on offense RH ND will stop OKs 8-12 play drives What will it take for ND to win RH Notre Dame needs to run the ball span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baselin

www.irishsportstalk.net @irishsportstalk irishsportstalk@gmail.com Segment 1 Notre Dame Coming off a Bye Week Manti Coming back from Hawaii EB - Stats on ND not trailing Segment 2 A look at Miami Defense Turnover Margin: Segment 3 Weakest Matchups Reuben - Eric Strongest Matchups Reuben - FL - LSU Eric Other Matchup Predictions RH - Notre Dame spread Notre Dame Prediction Predictions: RH 33-21 EB 28-10 Reuben Wrench

Notre Dame heads into a bye week so discussion is based on the Irish performance against the Wolverines and the Hurricanes will be discussed next week.

Irish Sports Talk Notes Week 4 Notre Dame vs. Michigan www.irishsportstalk.net www.streamofsports.com Segment 1 Recap: MSU was not able to rattle Golson and the Irish OL was able to create enough rushing room. The ND Defense was getting pressure on MSU QB even when sending only three rushers. RH: Stream of Sports Stories: Peyton’s Hail Mary passer Segment 2 What will it take for Michigan to Win DeNard to account for 4 TDs The UM defense needs to hold the Irish rushing attack to under 100 yds Segment 3 Weakest Matchups Strongest Matchups Other Matchup Predictions Notre Dame spread 5 ½ points Notre Dame Prediction Predictions: Eric 35-21 Kyle Reuben 38-17 Johnny 49-14

Irish Sports Talk Show Notes www.irishsportstalk.net www.streamofsports.com Predictions: Eric 17-14 W Kyle 33-24 W Reuben 24-17 L

Segment 1 KM Navy recap short Impact of video share on Irish Illustrated RH: Stream of Sports Stories Segment 2 RH: Toma: he was a starter but I didn’t see him till the second half How many targets How many catches Toma, Goodman, and Jones top the WR depth chart for Purdue again EB: Teo Stats Segment 3 Weakest Matchups (RH: Arkansas - Louisiana Monroe) Strongest Matchups (RH: Florida - Texas A&M) (Georgia - Mizzou) Other Matchup Predictions Notre Dame spread Notre Dame Prediction Predictions: Eric 51-28 Kyle 56-21 Reuben 35 24 @irishsportstalk www.streamofsports.com

Notre Dame depth chart is discussed, the effects of starting running back Cierre Wood suspension for first two games of 2012. Predictions for the Irish - Midshipmen game and more. https://twitter.com/irishsportstalk irishsportstalk@gmail.com

Notre Dame fall camp has started and the opening game in Dublin is almost at hand. How does the quarterback situation look for the Irish opening the 2012 football season?