Robert Blanton ignited the entire ND team with a punt block for a touchdown. Prior to that it looked on offense as same old story. The defense played hard the entire game.

After the punt block ND seemed an entirely different team in all aspects of the game.

Brian Smith played his best game as did Kamara with 2 TD’s. Floyd was just Floyd. Wood and Jonas Gray ran well and the OL finally started hitting hard and opening holes. Pleased to see LG Chris Watt got significant playing time–looked good as he preps for 2011.

2 freshman Kona Schwenke and Prince Shembo played very well when in.

Rees was workmanlike–did well for his first start.

Coaching–best so far from entire staff. Team looked and played like a semi-decent team. Hats off to Kelly. Finally had a chance to enjoy a game. Just hope they bring same intensity for remaining 2 games.

Next up Army and the option. Hope the defense just attacks rather than trying to re-act.

Good win–trust Kelly keeps pressure on during this weeks practices.