After Notre Dame let go of Brian VanGorder following a dismal two and a half years, the program needed to bring in a breath of fresh air in order to hit the reset button on the defense that never was. In comes former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Mike Elko. Elko provides a stark difference from […]
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Chip Long’s First Task as Offensive Coordinator
Make Notre Dame Tight End U Again As part of Brian Kelly’s offseason coaching overhaul, out are co-offensive coordinators Mike Sanford and Mike Denbrock who moved on to other jobs and in comes former Memphis offensive coordinator and Arizona State tight ends coach Chip Long. It would be difficult to speculate on whether the departures […]
Offseason Improvements Part III: Intangibles
In the final article of the 3-part series on Offseason Improvements for Notre Dame football, Solon looks Special Teams, Strength and Conditioning, and Recruiting.
Offseason Improvements Part II: Defense
The defense was one of the most criticized areas in 2016 and after 4 games ranked outside of the top 100. Elko has a huge task ahead of him.
Offseason Improvements Part I: Offense
Coming off of a 4-8 season Coach Kelly promised to leave no stone unturned. Part 1 of 3 is focused on the Notre Dame offense.
Kelly and the Coaching Carousel
Late November and December are usually rife with rumors of coaching changes and the coaching carousel is in full swing. It began with LSU’s inability to lure in Tom Herman to the vacant position following the firing of Les Miles in September. At the time, it looked like LSU would do everything they can to […]
Notre Dame in the NFL – Week 12
Bengals: TE Tyler Eifert & CB KeiVarae Russell Eifert was targeted 11 times and finished with 5 receptions for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. Russell was active for the first time as the Bengals lost to the Ravens 14-19. Bills: S Robert Blanton & S Sergio Brown Blanton was placed on the injured reserve list […]
Inconsistent Play and Officiating Doom the Irish
Notre Dame has lost yet again. Heading into the game, that statement wouldn’t be a surprise. But watching the game, fans are left perplexed
Notre Dame Get the Confidence Boost They Desperately Need
Notre Dame received a confidence boost against Army. The offense scored at will, the defense gave up 6 points and special teams was an asset.
Notre Dame in the NFL – Week 10
CJ Prosise had his first big game of his rookie season as he finished with 153 YDs on 17 carries and 7 catches in the Seahawks win.