Brian Kelly doubles down against allegations that Notre Dame defenders faked injury against Georgia
Allegations about Notre Dame players faking an injury against Georgia continues to be a storyline around the program. Coach Brian Kelly was asked about it again on Monday.
A reporter at Kelly’s press conference on Monday mentioned that Gary Danielson referred to one fake injury during a replay, as Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was pulled down by a teammate. Then another Fighting Irish player went down in unusual fashion later in the game. Kelly was asked about it after the game, but also again on Monday.
“Well, I don’t know where that really comes from,” Kelly said, according to a transcript from ASAP Sports. “You know, our protocol is if any player has suffered an injury and they’re not feeling right, we want them to go down. We want them to get medical attention.”
Kelly after the game said his players were evaluated for a concussion and were cramping in the two incidents.
“We have a medical spotter that is communicating with our trainers, and we don’t want to risk anybody that’s not feeling right,” he said. “So I’m proud of our guys that they have, you know, made sure that that procedure is followed correctly. We’re not going to fake injuries. We’re a tempo team. We’re going to make sure that protocol is followed based upon what our training staff wants under those conditions.”
During the game, Danielson suggested that teams who commit fake injuries should be penalized in some fashion, but in a conversation with CBS rules analyst and former referee Gene Steratore, Steratore said it’s difficult to evaluate that in real time, and that health and safety of players are typically given the benefit of the doubt.
No real way to officate.
The player tugging on the jersey, all he has to say is that he thought the player in question was concus and he was attempting to get the guy on the ground so as to get him proper attention.
No doubt ND was faking the injuries but the NCAA will never crack down on it shy of audio evidence or an actual admission
Both of which would come after the fact, so any penalty mid game is a fantasy. Especially in today’s climate where such a strong emphasis is placed on player safety.
Kelley should be asked about his ultra conservative play calling for three fourths of the game that definitely cost his team the game. If the Irish play calling had been that of the fourth quarter the entire game, ND would have beat the bullpups.
What about the ultra conservative playcalling by the dawgs ? Or does that just not support your point so we’re supposed to ignore it too.
Interesting thought. I’d like to know if you feel the dawgs played to their potential and also if you feel the pregame opinions of ND being the underdog was appropriate. Both teams showed all they have but play calling held one team back? I have always enjoyed hearing the opinion of a Bama fan, particularly when it comes to the competition.
Also redsox2004, 2 interceptions and a handful of almosts. I think I’m with you, I’d love to have seen them be more aggressive. I’m just not sure I agree that it would have provided you with a satisfactory outcome
if, if, if. But they didn’t and if, if, if will change nothing.
Hmm, you think it is just as simple as that, huh?
“Ifs” and “buts” get applied equally we beat them 30-10.
Can’t have one sided “it’s” and “buts”.
Who cares why ND lost. Just be glad they did. SEC! SEC! SEC!
^This guy gets it
It sucks. High tempo offensive teams deal with it all the time (ask Oregon). Nothing you can really do about it. What sucks is when some kid actually gets hurt and the crowd starts to boo because they’ve been faking all game. It should be coached out of the game on morals alone but it won’t. Anything to get an advantage right?
Two incidents is faking all game? Ok then.
I’m not talking about this game
The second player was taken off the field an attended to. It was clearly shown. So that leaves the pull down one. I wouldn’t be the first time Gary made a mole hill
He had drops put in his eyes on the sideline but Kelly said he came out due to cramping. Every reason to wonder after the first one was a clear NBA-quality flop directed from the ND sideline. Potential game-clinching hurry up drive that had their D gassed – pure coincidence, I’m sure.
When Jacob Eason was injured he was on way to bench and was told to get down.
He also could t walk and was hobbling and could t get off the field.
He’s offensive player as well so they weren’t worried about tempo.
Fake injuries or not, the HUNH offense is going to lead to injuries. The purpose is to tire the defense or catch them in a misalignment. Plenty of studies prove that fatigue leads to more injuries. So as long as the HUNH reigns, player safety is not a concern. Label fake injuries cheating if you like, but if it can lead to less real injuries and balance the scales between offense and defense, I’m all for it. The offense doesn’t get to have every advantage but right now, that’s where we’re at.
Football is (used to be anyway) a dangerous game. I’m really sick and tired of the pussification of college football. Too many rules and too many game stoppages while we decide if someone hit someone too hard or 1 inch too high. You don’t play ball if you’re worried about getting hurt. Just more of the plan to feminize the united states.
This is really, Really, REALLY dumb. Making the game safer isn’t “pussification” or trying to “feminize”. These are people. With families. They shouldn’t have to worry about lifelong injuries so you can see a safety dive head first into someones face.
No one says they “have” to do anything. If you’re scared – then don’t play. It’s all voluntary. No one is forced to play a dangerous game.
Brin Kelly is full of crap. He saw.