- Offense 68
- Defense 33
- Armando Allen had 12 carries for 70 yards (yes thats roughly 5.8 ypc for those of you counting-very respectable)
- Robert Hughes had 21 carries for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns. 4.4 ypc average
- Jonas Gray had 20 carries for 89 yards. 4.45 ypc average.
- Jimmy Clausen was 8-17 for 70 yards.
- Dayne Crist was 4-10 for 40 yards.
- Nate Montana was 2-2 for 51 yards.
- Robert Blanton had a 48 yd TD interception return.
- Ethan Johnson, Hafis Williams, and Ian Willaims each had sacks.
- Mo Richardson had 3 pressures.
- Zeke Motta had 7 tackles
- Darrin Walls, Harrison Smith, Ethan Johnson and walk-on Chris Bathon all had six tackles.
- Golden Tate and Micheal Floyd each had 1 reception for 14 yards.
- Duval Kamara, and Robby Paris each had 1 reception for 9 yards.
- Kyle Rudolph led all recievers with 4 catches for 27 yards.
- Mike Ragone had a single 34 yard reception.
- Deon Walker had a single reception for 17 yards.
- Brandon Walker nailed a 48 yard field goal and two PATs, with one miss.
The offense finished with 25 points on 25 first downs, 20 points on 10 explosive plays, three points for the field goal and another 20 points on the three touchdowns and the missed extra point.
The defense recorded six points on three sacks, 15 points for defensive stops (including three three-and-outs), 10 points for Blanton’s pick-six and a point each for Walker’s PAT after Blanton’s score and for Walker’s missed PAT after the Gray touchdown.
Quick Notes:
- Armando Allen has found a better level of comfort in his own style and in the offensive system.
- He is fast.
- Ethan Johnson is a stud. He split a solid double team to get a "sack". Yes, he is that good.
- Hafis Williams has as much potential as anyone.
- Harrison Smith was born a safety.
- R.J. Blanton is a stud and a half who had a pick returned for a 40+ yard TD.
- Jamoris Slaughter is the least talked about guy who has an eye opening amount of talent.
- Lets just say the secondary is fast, nasty, and have hands like a WR core. Did I mention fast? Or nasty?
- Hughes is a pounder, he can lower the shoulder and carry a few guys for 2-3 extra yards.
- Jonas Gray is an attractive blend of Hughes and Allen, however he seems unsure of himself at times.
- The DL line is young and inexperienced, but with lots of speed and talent.
- The DL line will be spotty against the run this season, but stingy in 2010.
- The OL will be able to run better this season. How much remains to be seen.
- The sack number will go up this season.
- Dayne Crist is a viable number two.
- Nate Montana is also viable.
- Talent, talent everywhere.
- Didn't see much from the WR core as expected. Vanilla playcalling + great coverage + QB pressure= unimpressive passing game.
- Notre Dame has 3-4 viable Tight Ends now. Rudolph is a future AA, Ragone is back and getting to be as nasty as ever. Fauria has great hands and is tall, and quick. Berger may also be in the mix in the fall.
- Even walk ons got to see the field today.
- Several top flight recruits really realy enjoyed their visit. ND is now tied for first with a few.
