[Lefty Noob]

The 2007 Notre Dame football season kicks off this Saturday as the Fighting Irish host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Coach Charlie Weis has decided who will start at quarterback for him, but he's keeping it under wraps. Regardless of who it is, the Irish have a tough game ahead of them. According to Rivals.com, "Georgia Tech has a new quarterback and lost wide receiver Calvin Johnson. But the outstanding defense returns virtually intact and the offense boasts a 1,473-yard rusher behind four returning offensive linemen with 113 career starts." Can the Irish pull out a victory in this one?

[vincesanity82]

I picked g-tech to win this one..should be a good game..

[EmpireWF]

This looks like a great game on paper.

Has Weis informed the QBs who he's chosen? Or are they kept in the dark, too?

Like you mentioned Lefty, that Georgia Tech defense is not one to just give up free points. Sure they don't have that amazing receiver but Notre Dame will have to earn their scores. Plus we get to see a brand new QB leading the pack.

[Lefty Noob]

Not sure - I figure he had to have told the QBs which one is starting, but he's definitely keeping the rest of us in the dark. As for the Jackets, don't sleep on James Johnson at wideout. I hear he's pretty good. But yeah, if they had CJ, this wouldn't even be a contest, considering how suspect the Irish secondary is. As good as the new Johnson is, I don't think he can stretch the field like CJ did.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Not sure - I figure he had to have told the QBs which one is starting, but he's definitely keeping the rest of us in the dark. As for the Jackets, don't sleep on James Johnson at wideout. I hear he's pretty good. But yeah, if they had CJ, this wouldn't even be a contest, considering how suspect the Irish secondary is. As good as the new Johnson is, I don't think he can stretch the field like CJ did.

He won't name one til game day is the word I hear...and Clausen is not throwing at full speed yet after his surgery...so I am not high on the Irish in this one...

[EmpireWF]

If he doesn't say who the starter is until game day, don't you think that will have a bad effect on whomever the QB is? Why spend the whole week and gameday doubting whether you're playing.

That's why I have to assume he at least told the guy he plans to start.

[EmpireWF]

3 minutes left in the opening quarter, the Yellow Jackets lead the Irish, 6-0.

[Lefty Noob]

Jones was the guy named starting QB, by the way.

Excellent defensive ballgame - I'm pleasantly surprised by the Irish D. Now if they could just put some points on the board.

[vincesanity82]

that was a dumb move by #94..now hes ejected..

[Lefty Noob]

26-3, Georgia Tech, early in the 4th. This ones pretty much been all Yellow Jackets. The Irish offense? Awful.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

26-3, Georgia Tech, early in the 4th. This ones pretty much been all Yellow Jackets. The Irish offense? Awful.

they are not playing like a champion today..

[Lefty Noob]

Jimmy Claussen has just entered the game. Weis has used all three quarterbacks today.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Jimmy Claussen has just entered the game. Weis has used all three quarterbacks today.

I guess it couldnt hurt anything at this point..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I guess it couldnt hurt anything at this point..

Well, now Clausen can't redshirt. The offensive line is lousy, there's no running game and they have zero chance of winning. So I don't like the move.

[Lefty Noob]

Just heard the ultimate word on this game from Weis himself. When asked what went through his mind when he watched the gametape, he replied "I wanted to vomit." Just heard that on ESPN Gameday, so there you go!