Can NEW Notre Dame OC Mike Denbrock Boost Fighting Irish QB Riley Leonard To Heisman Level 2024?

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[@michaelkraus4135]

I have been a ND FAN since 1964, This is the most talent ND has had since LOUIS HOLTZ was there.

[@MattBooher-ng4qi]

Depth, length and good quality players everywhere, plus great coaches on both sides of the ball plus a rising Coach. I think Notre Dame will be a problem this year.

[@thefifthhorseman8886]

Hella Ya! let’s build that statue of Freeman!!!

[@Necile2]

I highly doubt ND is going to the portal for a QB from now on. They've got studs lined up out the door through recruiting.

[@bsu-xw1ln]

Yes, they’ve just needed a band aid the past few seasons. The QB room is finally stocked with talent.

[@doubledown4682]

Deuce Knight’s recruitment is so key for the HS recruiting portion. Once he’s in blue and gold and successful there’s proof that a kid from SEC country can come north get an amazing degree and be successful on the football field! Hmmmm I wonder why Ole Miss is pushing so hard? Not happening GO IRISH!!

[@lukekirkwood6859]

Last time Denbrock was the OC @ ND in 2015 we had the #3 offense and if he can at least replicate that, we have a top 10 D. Our defense was horrible in 2015

[@icurnwithirishluck4586]

Also Notre dame won’t have to score like LsU bc their defense will be leaps and bounds better than LSU was.

[@JohnMayernich]

If he has a Jayden Daniels type season then ND wins the title. They have a top 5 defense already and then you also give them the number 1 offense? Yes, that equals title.

[@Dre384]

Delusional they not better than Georgia 😂

[@GavinSchmavin44]

@@Dre384with the Number 1 offense and top 5 defense they are. Of course that's hypothetical, but remember Georgia got beat by a team that sat outside the top 20 in terms of offense and defense

[@Dre384]

@@GavinSchmavin44 bro no they aren’t just stop lol Georgia has way more talent than nd and already top 10 and top 5 in every category only Alabama has had their number why because they are just as talented

[@GavinSchmavin44]

@@Dre384 doesn't matter about talent, Michigan proved that this year. Georgia was the clear "number one team" but then lost to a team that didn't even have top 20 offense or defense.

[@Dre384]

@@GavinSchmavin44 Michigan has won the natty after having the same team for the last 3 years it was bound to happen lmaooo Notre dame no where near what Michigan has just stop it

[@orlandoalvarado]

The O-line is the question mark on the title coming home to ND. Young O-line play this

[@Necile2]

IF that happens, coupled with their defense - which is elite - this team could win a Natty.

[@builttowin1987]

I think it can happen if the team stays healthy

[@mglaid1989]

I feel like we say this every year. Of course optimism is off the charts for most teams in the offseason, which is natural.

[@brianjirish]

No matter what, Denbrock is a major upgrade from the last OC. Denbrock will bring a vision, stability, a purpose and won't be scared of running his 2 min offense like the last guy was.

[@mglaid1989]

I think you’re correct but also, objectively speaking, Denbrock doesn’t have the same caliber athletes to work with as he did at LSU.

[@brianjirish]

@@mglaid1989 You don't need LSU athletes to not be scared to know what you want to run as an OC. We just need a simple OC who knows what he is doing throughout a game.

[@mglaid1989]

@@brianjirish agreed.

[@thekksinca824]

ND defense is way too good for Riley to have the same season as Daniels. There won’t be many shootouts like LSU engaged in.

[@darenmeyer4012]

Are you kidding? There's some easy games in there.

[@darenmeyer4012]

We have to pass the ball and be affective with big plays and lots of TD'S. Then we will recruit better.

[@ericeisler8922]

Great analysis. I'm a tutor and your analogy is perfect. A great teacher can make all the difference in the world.

[@mglaid1989]

Optimism abounds each offseason for most teams. Here is what the Vegas oddsmakers say about likelihood of winning a national title this year: Georgia +325 Ohio State +375 Texas +700 Oregon +1000 Alabama +1400 Ole Miss +1600 LSU +1600 Michigan +2000 Florida State +2500 Penn State +2500 Notre Dame +2500

[@rolandowagner7775]

Don't forget Jack Coan had a pretty nice season as a transfer as well. With Carr-Duece-Grubbs coming in, it seems they will have the QB situation in house next few years. But, you never know.

[@JohnMayernich]

Brian Thomas Jr was completely unknown and was terrible before his breakout season lol. Anyone on ND's roster could be the next Brian Thomas Jr. They just need to break out. 2022 - Thomas stats: 31-361-5-11.6 2023 - Greathouse stats: 18-265-5-14.7 Great house had 13 less receptions and had the same touchdowns and a higher yards per catch and almost beat him in yards. Greathouse was also a higher ranked recruit coming out of high school. Someone please tell me why Greathouse can't have the same jump Thomas had? I don't understand why people keep acting like Thomas was some type of college football god. It's weird.

[@mglaid1989]

It’s not weird. Why? Because Thomas is 6’3” and runs a 4.33 jumps 39” and has a 10’6” broad jump. Those are excellent numbers even for LSU. Pro scouts seem to agree…

[@r2saint24]

Jd is the man. Awesome episode!

[@brianjirish]

Also RL does not need to put up the numbers that J. Daniels did last yr. RL will have a defense to back him up unlike what J. Daniels had to deal with at LSU last yr.

[@SteveKilgore27]

U Miami backed out of playing ND

[@OrlandoArreola-l8r]

3.5 toss up games. Very doable schedule. IF… ND beats A&M , ND will make the playoffs. GIG’em

[@ronniejohnson9096]

Miami is not on Notre Dame schedule

[@samabbott18]

Correct. They were originally but backed out a few months ago because they signed up for 13 games so ND had to last minute replace them with army

[@ronniejohnson9096]

Riley Leonard will not be throwing for 300 yards a game at Notre Dame. With this schedule, Notre Dame will beat most of these team just by running the ball.😢

[@adamNDkipker]

RONALD.. You don't know jack SHIT!!

[@xatasteofchaosx1457]

Notre Dame will pound the ball for sure, but Denbrock loves to air it out! I guarantee IF Riley does improve his passing, more specifically his long ball accuracy. Denbrock will have his offensive monster dropping bombs!! Go IRISH2024☘️

[@brendenstyre4784]

Denbrock has a 60/40 tendency torward pass I think. “To open up the run you gotta be able to throw the ball” Love the 11 personal style offense much more modern and balanced

[@25shinedown]

yea but denbrock wasn't the qbs coach, many times the coverage forced jayden to take off. the qbs coach that coached jayden is now the co OC for lsu lol

[@xatasteofchaosx1457]

The Canes are not on the schedule but Miami of Ohio is

[@BigMonty686]

That is correct they WERE on the schedule and it was removed. That’s how they now have two service academy schools this year. Army replaced them.

[@RaymondHarton]

Miami backed out of that game. Not Notre Dame. By the way

[@taleoftruth]

Bro if you can't handle the elementary math in financial accounting, it's a good thing you are where you are

[@ronniejohnson9096]

Miami of Ohio

[@adamNDkipker]

No SHIT!!

[@Berley_1234]

that's what ND said last season with their savior from Wake Forest....

[@kylebreslin27]

you’re not the brightest bulb are you …. look at the OC and weapons around him he’s saying Denbrock made Daniels into a heisman

[@Necile2]

@@kylebreslin27 You have to excuse him. Jealous little haters never change their tune.

[@Berley_1234]

@@kylebreslin27 we'll see how bright your bulb is too at the end of 2024

[@samzung101]

south carolina has never done anything go cry

[@JimDeaned]

@RomulusScipioAurelius angeli isn’t even going to be QB2 from what i hear

[@kendriclowe9070]

☘️☘️☘️

[@Dupreehundo-rq3bq]

😂

[@southeastdaygo6193]

If ND wants to be taken seriously they have to start winning big games, they had my Bucks on the ropes and bad clock management and bad playcalling lost them that game and you can not lose to Clemson the way they did! The funny part is let's say they go undefeated or lose a game they are screwed for not being in a conference 🤷🏾‍♂️ 6th or seed or higher at best😂😂😂😂

[@J.B.556]

Undefeated lands them at 5th. Bye week is the conference championship weekend. Then playing what liberty first round? Some team like that.

[@Necile2]

You'll probably have to beat a Michigan/Oregon/Penn State on a neutral field in your Championship game. ND will have their bye that week. ND will probably then play a team like Liberty IN Notre Dame for their first game. I wouldn't trade you.

[@southeastdaygo6193]

@@Necile2 I wouldn't trade you either seeing how we are a much better program and it's not close, OSU doesn't run from competition fam! Good luck with all of that though 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MichaeLMahoney-kr8sg]

@@southeastdaygo6193 I understand he used big words. He said the Irish bye week is the week of the conference championship games

[@Necile2]

@@southeastdaygo6193 Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, is it? I wouldn't trade YOUR bye with OUR bye. DUH!

[@michaelkraus4135]

I am not holding my breath on DEUCE . Put yourself in his shoes he can go to MISS. & start right away . His MOM wants him to go to ND.

[@Necile2]

Deuce obviously cares about his future beyond football. An ND degree carries a LOT more clout than an Ole Miss degree.

[@harwoodcarnal8523]

Actions speak louder than words. Deuce is already taking a strong leadership role and was just in South Bend. He recently tweeted that Ivan Taylor wasn't leaving. Don't see it happening...

[@michaelkraus4135]

@@harwoodcarnal8523 I sure you 2 are right & I am wrong !

[@harwoodcarnal8523]

Stranger things have happened@@michaelkraus4135, but I'm more concerned about Ivan Taylor than Deuce.

[@rolandowagner7775]

Why would Deuce want to be middle of the pack in the SEC and get brutalized by opposing defenses week to week, plus the Heat down south? Better chance to develop under great coaches and teammates and be on a team competing for playoffs year after year.