Game Thread: 85th annual Blue-Gold Spring Game

[NDHoosier101]

Location: Notre Dame Stadium

Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN (and NBCsports.com)

Play-by-play: Paul Burmeister
Analyst: Mike Mayock
Sideline: Alex Flanagan
Format (via Notre Dame media relations)

Game Clock

The first half will have two 12-minute quarters with normal clock stoppages.
The second half will feature two 15-minute quarters with a running clock.
Clock stoppages will occur only due to injuries or timeouts.
No play clock.
Offense will wear blue; defense will wear white.
Timeouts

Each team will be allowed three timeouts per half.
Other Rules

Quarterbacks will not be live.
Each possession will begin on the 25-yard line.
There will not be any kickoffs.
All punts will be fair caught.
A scoring point system will determine the winner of the game.
Point System

Offense (in addition to normal scoring rules)

Big Chunk Pass (20-plus yards) = 2 points
Big Chunk Run (15-plus yards) = 2 points
Two consecutive first downs = 2 points
Defense

Defensive stop before 50-yard line = 4 points
Defensive stop after 50-yard line = 2 points
Turnover forced before 50-yard line = 7 points
Turnover forced after 50-yard line = 3 points
Field goal forced (make or miss) = 1 point
Three-and-outs = 2 points

 

[purguy12]

Im going to record it. Going to the Yankee game. Cant wait to come home and watch it.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Mailke Zaire starts at QB, Cam Mcdaniel at HB, impressive first drive for both, TD on opening possession. Defense looked bad.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Wow Golson gets sacked twice, overthrows an open receiver for what would have been a TD. Folston looked good on that drive, and Jaylon Smith just showed off some insane speed.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Oh damn, they're installing turf in May.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Austin Collinsworth sucks.

 

[whywork2]

Brindza really shanked that kick.

 

[whywork2]

Dandy little run by Greg Bryant.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Dandy little run by Greg Bryant.

Yeah it was.


This game drove home that is going to be an interesting year from a defensive scheme standpoint, going from a bend but don't break to a bring the heat every chance you get. Not really a fan.

 

[Irish7478]

I love our running backs. In fact I really like the whole offense on the field today. I would love to see Grace back in the middle though on defense. Bottom line, I'm getting optomistic about this year.

 

[Microwahevo]

Austin Collinsworth sucks.

 

[purguy12]

Zaire looks like the better QB. Has a nice arm. bryant looked good.

 

[purguy12]

Austin does stink. No way he is the start come the season.

 

[purguy12]

J. Smith is just a beast. Expect a big year from him.

 

[whywork2]

I said from the start, when it's over he'll make us forget about Teo. Just my opinion but that's what I think.

 

[poewelch84]

Jaylon Smith is going to be a great player for sure. I think Notre Dame have several first round talents on their team which hasn't always been the case in the not so distant past.

 

[Irish7478]

I said from the start, when it's over he'll make us forget about Teo. Just my opinion but that's what I think.

I still haven't forgotten Ross Browner. I won't forget Teo, but I don't think I'll be forgetting Smith for a long time either. I just hope he sticks around for Four years.

 

[whywork2]

I simply think Smith has way more physical gifts than Teo. In the first few years I simply wasn't that impressed with Teo. Even in his last two years I thought he played very well but never really was awed by his athleticism. Smith to me is different, I think he's going to be a better college player and will eventually be a better pro too. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think Teo ever had an interception until his senior year. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed watching Teo play but I always thought he was somewhat overrated, just my opinion. To me he was a solid player not a star.

 

[Irish7478]

I love Smith (and he might have the most talent), but he came to a team that was coming off the National Championship game. Teo was a top ranked player who committed to ND at what could have been the low point of the program's history. Senior day losses to Syracuse and connecticut in consecutive years. I truly believe that Teo may have been the most important recruit that ND has ever signed. (even Clausen signed when people still thought that Weis was an offensive genius).

 

[purguy12]

I love Smith (and he might have the most talent), but he came to a team that was coming off the National Championship game. Teo was a top ranked player who committed to ND at what could have been the low point of the program's history. Senior day losses to Syracuse and connecticut in consecutive years. I truly believe that Teo may have been the most important recruit that ND has ever signed. (even Clausen signed when people still thought that Weis was an offensive genius).

I have to somewhat agree with this statement. Teo is one of the biggest recruits ever for ND. Tough to top top. Also I don't see J. Smith coming in 2nd in the Heismen like Te'o did.