Navy - Notre Dame, 2012 [TOUTING IS FORBIDDEN AND WILL LEAD TO PERMABANS: #205 #628]

boccy23 · 31-08-2012 3:40pm

First year in a while I don't know any of the Irish position players. Would have loved to have seen Floyd play.

JaMarcus Hustle · 31-08-2012 3:42pm

Very excited to see Everett Golson at QB for Notre Dame. Had thought Kelly would go with the safer option of Hendrix, but delighted he's chosen Golson. ND fans are very happy with that, and it bodes well from an entertainment perspective for those of us at the game. Also very disappointed we wont get to see Cierre Wood in person. He's a fantastic player, but we always have Manti Te'o

Also, over 1000 replies. I never dreamed that the game would be this popular when it was first announced! Kind of chuffed to see it all over the place now - radio, news, internet, even people I know who haven't a clue about football are talking about it.

raven136 · 31-08-2012 4:00pm

Mate said to go to the Dublin Rebels tailgate in the Bath pub.Where is that located?

Huawei Gallagher · 31-08-2012 4:12pm

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Thanks for that!

I look forward to debating lens length with the security staff!!!

I was at the Bears game in Wembley last year and that was exactly what happened, guy in front had a slightly long lens and was told to put camera away, argument ensued, security did not budge an inch, guy had to put it away.

ssaye · 31-08-2012 4:18pm

raven136 wrote: »

Mate said to go to the Dublin Rebels tailgate in the Bath pub.Where is that located?

Bath Ave
Just down past slatterys on the left

http://www.thebathpub.ie/

decies · 31-08-2012 4:52pm

Have just arrived at bewleys newlands cross . Next stop the Aviva. I think some of the high school players might be staying here. Staff also have badges with shamrock footballs on them , bottles of energy drinks packed up in the lobby .

JaMarcus Hustle · 31-08-2012 4:57pm

decies wrote: »

Have just arrived at bewleys newlands cross . Next stop the Aviva. I think some of the high school players might be staying here. Staff also have badges with shamrock footballs on them , bottles of energy drinks packed up in the lobby .

Or, LeBron James could be in town.

CoachTO · 31-08-2012 4:59pm

JaMarcus Hustle wrote: »

Or, LeBron James could be in town.

I bet you those books are even a front and have mini bottles in them

ITT-Pat · 31-08-2012 5:20pm

Sorry I know it's the wrong thread, but does anyone know if the GIFT game at Donnybrook was sold out or can you pay at the entrance?

jack presley · 31-08-2012 5:24pm

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

adrian522 · 31-08-2012 5:30pm

jack presley wrote: »

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

Donnybrook is pretty full..High school game us good 23 - - 14 at half time.

ITT-Pat · 31-08-2012 5:45pm

jack presley wrote: »

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

adrian522 wrote: »

Donnybrook is pretty full..High school game us good 23 - - 14 at half time.

Would you guys be able to ask a member of staff or something for me?

adrian522 · 31-08-2012 6:22pm

Yeah..

jack presley · 31-08-2012 6:24pm

ITT-Pat wrote: »

Would you guys be able to ask a member of staff or something for me?

Yeah sure, what do you want to know.

1st game over here. Only caught Second half but fun to watch. Easy win for Kent 26-2 in the end over the UK team

ITT-Pat · 31-08-2012 6:29pm

jack presley wrote: »

ITT-Pat wrote: »

Would you guys be able to ask a member of staff or something for me?

Yeah sure, what do you want to know.

1st game over here. Only caught Second half but fun to watch. Easy win for Kent 26-2 in the end over the UK team

Just looking to find out if you can still pay at the entrance?

jack presley · 31-08-2012 6:34pm

ITT-Pat wrote: »

jack presley wrote: »

ITT-Pat wrote: »

Would you guys be able to ask a member of staff or something for me?

Yeah sure, what do you want to know.

1st game over here. Only caught Second half but fun to watch. Easy win for Kent 26-2 in the end over the UK team

Just looking to find out if you can still pay at the entrance?

Definitely can at PP anyway.

adrian522 · 31-08-2012 6:34pm

You can here anyway. Great high school game. Loyala were 23- 14 up at ht. Now 27 - - 23 down going into the 4th. Great fun.

ITT-Pat · 31-08-2012 7:01pm

Thanks lads

adrian522 · 31-08-2012 7:05pm

Epic game..Missed pat the difference. Jesuit prep win 30-29. Now for the college game.

corner back 2 · 31-08-2012 8:26pm

Hi is there a timetable for tomorrow in the aviva? I know that 2 pm is the start time but just wondering is that kick off and what time would I need to be in the stadium to see the pregame stuff such as the bands, teams taking the field etc?

CoachTO · 31-08-2012 8:28pm

corner back 2 wrote: »

Hi is there a timetable for tomorrow in the aviva? I know that 2 pm is the start time but just wondering is that kick off and what time would I need to be in the stadium to see the pregame stuff such as the bands, teams taking the field etc?

If they do the same routine as they do in the US the final hour leading up to kick off will have the marching bands and flyover. So between 1 and 2.

matthew8 · 31-08-2012 8:45pm

Got the Loyola game. Absolutely incredible. Fantastic atmosphere, was sitting with 2 people with very little AF knowledge and they loved it. The band and cheerleaders made it ( at least in our part of the stand, they created a great atmosphere, shame there was none for the Norbert game) and plenty of talkative fans from America. Left after Q1 in the college game, you can only sit in a stadium for so long.

golfpaul · 31-08-2012 8:47pm

I can't make the game tomorrow but have 2 tickets for block 109. Problem is I'm in Galway. Face value, PM me

KamiKazeKitten · 31-08-2012 8:50pm

corner back 2 wrote: »

Hi is there a timetable for tomorrow in the aviva? I know that 2 pm is the start time but just wondering is that kick off and what time would I need to be in the stadium to see the pregame stuff such as the bands, teams taking the field etc?

Gates open to the public at 12.30, if that helps at all!

BaronVon · 31-08-2012 8:54pm

jack presley wrote: »

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

Good crowd for the second game, huskies doing a good job of beating themselves!

jack presley · 31-08-2012 8:58pm

infacteh wrote: »

jack presley wrote: »

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

Good crowd for the second game, huskies doing a good job of beating themselves!

Half time shows pretty good isn't it? Let's hope Hamilton can hold onto the ball a bit more in the second half!

BaronVon · 31-08-2012 9:07pm

jack presley wrote: »

infacteh wrote: »

jack presley wrote: »

I know it's early but feck all at the Parnell Park game which has just started

Good crowd for the second game, huskies doing a good job of beating themselves!

Half time shows pretty good isn't it? Let's hope Hamilton can hold onto the ball a bit more in the second half!

The bands are great craic, it's a great atmosphere.

I've mates from chandler, hoping the huskies can pull it outta the bag. It's game time!

frostie500 · 31-08-2012 9:20pm

golfpaul wrote: »

I can't make the game tomorrow but have 2 tickets for block 109. Problem is I'm in Galway. Face value, PM me

Just after PMing you Paul. Does anyone else have a spare ticket? Trying to pick one up for a friend at the last minute

decies · 31-08-2012 9:36pm

Just ( cough ) picked up a programme in bewleys newlands cross for the high school games today you can order a webcast of the games for 19. 95 dollars go to GIFT2012.com/watch-live according to programme !!

Brad768 · 31-08-2012 9:59pm

Just watching the live stream now. So jealous of you guys going tomorrow, have fun!

thomond2006 · 31-08-2012 10:08pm

Is the Notre Dame game being broadcast on TV over here?

decies · 31-08-2012 10:20pm

ESPN America son

JONJO THE MISER · 31-08-2012 10:43pm

So who will win Notre dame or navy?
Looking to have a bet on it.

jack presley · 31-08-2012 10:55pm

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

So who will win Notre dame or navy?
Looking to have a bet on it.

ND will win, the only question is will they cover the spread (15 or 16)

Mikeyt086 · 31-08-2012 11:06pm

A mate came through and I have a ticket secured for tomorrow now, really looking forward to it.

JONJO THE MISER · 31-08-2012 11:09pm

jack presley wrote: »

ND will win, the only question is will they cover the spread (15 or 16)

Thanks, there 1/7 thinking of putting them in a double.

jack presley · 31-08-2012 11:23pm

I've just watched a few videos of the interviews with the players/coaches and is any else embarrassed at some of the questions being asked by some of the Irish press?

For example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XolbZoV1Iio&list=UUL4uWCx88sOjzXvcZSZuHmQ&index=2&feature=plcp

Who's your favourite NFL Player? Oh my God.

CoachTO · 31-08-2012 11:33pm

jack presley wrote: »

I've just watched a few videos of the interviews with the players/coaches and is any else embarrassed at some of the questions being asked by some of the Irish press?

For example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XolbZoV1Iio&list=UUL4uWCx88sOjzXvcZSZuHmQ&index=2&feature=plcp

Who's your favourite NFL Player? Oh my God.

You think they would send reporters along who know what they are talking about or someone who at least done some bloody research on college football.

jack presley · 31-08-2012 11:42pm

CoachTO wrote: »

You think they would send reporters along who know what they are talking about or someone who at least done some bloody research on college football.

Why are they all obsessed with what the think of Ireland and what they think of the stadium? ND's stadium holds 80,000+ for God's sake and they've both played in NFL stadiums so it's not like they've never played in a big stadium before (check out the Army-Navy game for an atmosphere)

They're here on business, who cares if they think Ireland is a lovely country?

CoachTO · 31-08-2012 11:48pm

jack presley wrote: »

Why are they all obsessed with what the think of Ireland and what they think of the stadium? ND's stadium holds 80,000+ for God's sake and they've both played in NFL stadiums so it's not like they've never played in a big stadium before (check out the Army-Navy game for an atmosphere)

They're here on business, who cares if they think Ireland is a lovely country?

Its cringe worthy isn't it.

matthew8 · 01-09-2012 12:08am

Jeez St. Norbert 40-3 John Carroll 3. Sounds like a massacre, though apart from the second quarter only 13-3. Glad I left after the first.

Conchir · 01-09-2012 12:18am

matthew8 wrote: »

Jeez St. Norbert 40-3 John Carroll 3. Sounds like a massacre, though apart from the second quarter only 13-3. Glad I left after the first.

It was a massacre, but it stayed entertaining right to the end. Mostly down to some great support from the St. Norbert crowd (though I think it was mostly a few Irish lads mixed in with them)

Some good football on show despite the final score, glad I went. Roll on tomorrow!

matthew8 · 01-09-2012 12:22am

Conchir wrote: »

It was a massacre, but it stayed entertaining right to the end. Mostly down to some great support from the St. Norbert crowd (though I think it was mostly a few Irish lads mixed in with them)

Some good football on show despite the final score, glad I went. Roll on tomorrow!

I was in the Norbert area for the first quarter, great people, nice to talk to. High school game had a far better atmosphere though. Norbert/Carroll understandably didn't bring cheerleaders and a band, and that sort of hurt the atmosphere. Granted the Norbert fans themselves were loud, but if you're going to sit down for 3 hours to watch a 60 minute game, there needs to be just a little bit more than the game going on. The high school game certainly opened my mind to that form of the game, and whenever I'm in America I'll be trying to catch one.

Syferus · 01-09-2012 12:32am

jack presley wrote: »

Why are they all obsessed with what the think of Ireland and what they think of the stadium? ND's stadium holds 80,000+ for God's sake and they've both played in NFL stadiums so it's not like they've never played in a big stadium before (check out the Army-Navy game for an atmosphere)

They're here on business, who cares if they think Ireland is a lovely country?

While I agree the coverage is slanted too much towards 'Americans coming over! Tourism boom!' and not on the sport or the fact people here have demonstrated a significant interest in it on multiple occasions over the last two decades it'd be also remiss of people to not acknowledge that for the two teams involved this is far from a usual situation. Those questions are far from the problem - there is a very obvious cultural and emotional connection between both the two countries and even Notre Dame as a Catholic school with plenty of Irish-American influence. There is a reason this game is in Ireland - and not for the first time and very likely not for the last time, either - and not Australia or some other far-flung country.

CoachTO · 01-09-2012 12:55am

Syferus wrote: »

While I agree the coverage is slanted too much towards 'Americans coming over! Tourism boom!' and not on the sport or the fact people here have demonstrated a significant interest in it on multiple occasions over the last two decades it'd be also remiss of people to not acknowledge that for the two teams involved this is far from a usual situation. Those questions are far from the problem - there is a very obvious cultural and emotional connection between both the two countries and even Notre Dame as a Catholic school with plenty of Irish-American influence. There is a reason this game is in Ireland - and not for the first time and very likely not for the last time, either - and not Australia or some other far-flung country.

Whatever excuse or spin people want to put on it the level of journalism and reporting in this country is shocking for the most part. Awful Random questions for the most part that leave an awkward response or dismay. Watching a lot of the interview some of those reporters or journos clearly shouldn't be asking any question regardless the significance of this event.

Also on the tourist stand point none of the Navy or ND players get to or got to see any of Ireland but their hotel rooms and the practice field oh and whatever they see around their hotel and out bus and plane windows so its pointless asking them anything about how lovely this country is.

gerire · 01-09-2012 3:59am

jack presley wrote: »

I'd imagine most people at this stage who are going have their tickets sorted and we know we can get beer and being in cameras so what about the game then?

Seeing as they're giving 15-16 points according to the bookies, I think its safe to say ND will probably win but I'm just hoping it stays tight for as long as possible and it doesn't turn into the 56-14 rout that it did last year.

Why is it safe to say ND will win? their QB is rookie and the suspensions +15.5 is the best bet out there

johnmcdnl · 01-09-2012 7:05am

Joys of commuting from the sticks - but 7 hours til game time

counterlock · 01-09-2012 7:44am

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Joys of commuting from the sticks - but 7 hours til game time

Snap :-)

Fr Tod Umptious · 01-09-2012 8:20am

jack presley wrote: »

I've just watched a few videos of the interviews with the players/coaches and is any else embarrassed at some of the questions being asked by some of the Irish press?

For example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XolbZoV1Iio&list=UUL4uWCx88sOjzXvcZSZuHmQ&index=2&feature=plcp

Who's your favourite NFL Player? Oh my God.

I think the journalists are a in a bit of tight spot to be honest.
Their readership/viewership are not all that interested in the sporting part of the game, therefore a article breaking down match ups, offensive formation, defensive formation etc is not going to see the light of day in an Irish publication, whereas there will be loads of stuff about the peripheral aspects of the events.

Irish journalists should not have even bothered with the players and went straight to the organizers PR people

willowthewisp · 01-09-2012 8:32am

Who are the players to watch out for today?

Navy - Notre Dame, 2012 [TOUTING IS FORBIDDEN AND WILL LEAD TO PERMABANS: #205 #628]

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