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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 2775243, member: 2585"]
Hey! Welcome. We have a few trolls that will make themselves known by their posts - but I think most here are pretty respectful of ND this year.

I think the obvious take is that we're less talented at most spots. Our QB is a warrior who you'll come away impressed with. When he's on, he makes our O very hard to stop. If he's off or we're down a lot, you might see our #2 who has a different skill set and can sling it. We've really ramped up the tempo until this season, where we moderate more now. It seems to be working. But there are times we'll put the pedal down and go.

Our D will give up points. But they are opportunistic (#4 in TO margin) and can get pressure with 4 down linemen (#18 in sack rate). If Book isn't getting the ball out quickly, he might not finish the game (this isn't hyperbole - our ends are very good and if Book has an existing injury...). We can struggle against the run, which is our biggest worry. We want you in 3rd in med/long - our 3rd down D is very good (#1 vs 3rd and ling, #4 vs 3rd and med). We're prone to stop teams 3 straight drives and then give up a maddening explosive play.

S&P+ gives us a 22% chance of winning and that seems about right. But we tend to play up to our competition and if you guys bring your B game, we can get on you. Ask Dabo.
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