Notre Dame Game

Ballard had a quiet game this weekend against the lrish. Ballards 33 yards on 10 carries gives him 630 yards on 113 carries on the year for a 5.5 yards per carry average. His 630 yards are good for 45th in the country while his average of 5.5 ypc is good for 48th in the country. His 81 yard scamper is now ranked 7th for the year in college football.

The Irish used their size to stack the middle against Ballard forcing the Mids outside all day on their options. With the Irish averaging a 20 lbs advantage at every position, the Mids tried to use their speed to rush the ball. Ballard ran 10 times for 33 yards. Ballard also showed his versatility by catching a pass for 6 yards. Weis said he was worried about the talented fullback earlier in the week and it was evident by the Irish keeping saftey Tom Zbikowski in the box. Charlie Weis was also seen using his second stomach below his belt to stack the line. After the game he was unavailable for comment due to the post game food spread M&T Bank Stadium was offering.

I spotted a couple t-shirts at the game this weekend and a Ballard for Heisman sign. If we can keep this movement rolling, next year as a senior, Adam should start the season as the preseason favorite, if for some crazy reason he doesn't win it this year.