Defense

October 2, 2008
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That’s What We Call a Sack Lunch

Despite blitzing with great frequency this year, the Notre Dame under has just one sack so far this season. With our relative lack of depth and playmaking ability along the…
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October 1, 2008
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Sacks: A Closer Look

DIGGING DEEPER Through the first four games played in 2007, Notre Dame had allowed 24 sacks. In 2008, the Irish have allowed just four sacks. With three returning starters and…
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September 16, 2008
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2 Games, 0 Sacks

The best stat of this young 2008 season is by far 0 – as in 0 sacks allowed by the Irish offensive line. After surrendering a NCAA record 58 last…
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September 2, 2008
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Season Preview ’08: Linebackers

Ever since Brandon Hoyte and Corey Mayes graduated after the 2005 season, the linebacker position has been a liability for the Notre Dame defense. The past two seasons the Irish…
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September 1, 2008
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Season Preview ’08: Defensive Line

The one position where Notre Dame will experience the biggest depth concerns in 2008 will be along the defensive line. Notre Dame will only be replacing one starter along the…
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August 11, 2008
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Brian Smith Looking to Make a Name For Himself

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Brian Smith’s father Chris had a very solid career for Notre Dame in the early 80’s, but when it comes time to define his own…
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April 16, 2008
3

Notre Dame’s Defense Protects with Triple Action

Saw the following ad in this week’s ESPN The Magazine – it’s been floating around a couple of the ND sites the past couple of days so I figured I…
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April 9, 2008
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Nwankwo on the Rise

Here’s some video of Emeka Nwankwo. Nwankwo has been getting some first team reps and really surprised me with his size when I saw the practice videos from Saturday. [youtube]BO7xf59N6jM[/youtube]
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April 1, 2008
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It’s Been Ok

Notre Dame, IN (UHND) – When Corwin Brown talked with the media on Monday, he didn’t mince words. “We’ve got some to work. Eventually we’ll be ok. There’s something we…
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March 31, 2008
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Darrin Walls Reminds Brown of Troy Vincent

When asked if there was anyone that Darrin Walls reminded him of at corner, Brown gave the junior corner a pretty lofty comparison – former NFL standout CB Troy Vincent.…
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March 28, 2008
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Tenuta and Brown Looking to Dictate the Pace

Notre Dame, IN (UHND) – In 2007, opposing offenses imposed their will on the Notre Dame defense to the tune of 195.4 rushing yards a game and dictated the pace…
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August 27, 2007
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Smith Where He Always Wanted to Be

(UHND.com) – At the beginning of January Notre Dame recruiting fans were speculating over which linebackers would join what was already a talented recruiting class. Names like Chris Donald, Malcolm…
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August 25, 2007
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Freshmen Media Day – Linebackers

Kerry Neal On how things have been going so far, “Working hard trying to get on the bus. It’s going pretty good. It’s a big learning experience and stuff like…
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August 24, 2007
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Freshman Media Day – Defensive Backs

Here are some highlights from the freshmen defensive backs available which can be seen on UND.com’s All Access. If you have the time, definitely take a look as it’s always…
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August 24, 2007
1

Freshmen Media Day – Defensive Line

Here are some highlights from the freshmen defensive linemen available which can be seen on UND.com’s All Access. If you have the time, definitely take a look as it’s always…
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April 6, 2007
5

Notre Dame Spring ’07 Report: LB Update

With the addition on a linebacker spot this year with the installation of the 3-4 defense, linebacker has been another hot topic this spring. Notre Dame returns starters Joe Brockington…
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April 5, 2007
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Finally Healthy, Derrell Hand Looking to Make an Impact

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Notre Dame graduated three of its starting defensive linemen from a season ago and even with the switch to a 3-4 defense the Irish will…
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April 4, 2007
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Kallen Wade Ready to Keep Working

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – While some Notre Dame players were looking forward to the Easter break and taking some time away from football after the 9th practice of the…
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January 20, 2007
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2001-2002: The last “great” Notre Dame defenses?

I believe new defensive coordinator Corwin Brown will resurrect the the Irish defense. Name me another college DC who can list as references on his resume Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick,…
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January 4, 2007
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Notre Dame Defense Carved Up Again in Sugar Bowl Rout

New Orleans, LA (UHND.com) – Last year Ohio State piled up over 600 yards of offense on the Irish in the Fiesta Bowl. Last night LSU nearly duplicated the Buckeye’s…
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December 13, 2006
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Notre Dame’s Defense, is it scheme or talent?

Log onto any Notre Dame football board these days and this much is clear. ND fans want a change at the defensive coordinator position. Will that change ND’s defense into…
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October 1, 2006
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Breaking Down Notre Dame’s 3rd Down Defense

Because Notre Dame’s struggles on 3rd downs have been so well documented, I chose this game to break down what the Irish do in these situations. The Irish converted on…
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September 12, 2006
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N’Dukwe & Zbikowski: Notre Dame’s Defensive Safety Valves

(UHND.com) – Two weeks into the season and the Notre Dame defense is grabbing most of the headlines for the #2 ranked Irish thanks in large part to the outstanding…
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August 31, 2006
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Notre Dame Position Analysis ’06: Linebackers

Maurice Crum (Jr) – 6’0”, 220 Crum started every game at apache last year as a true sophomore after redshirting in 2004. He’s a versatile athletic who Weis has said…
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August 25, 2006
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Notre Dame 2006 Position Analysis: Secondary

Bruton did not see too much action in 2005, recording just 13 total tackles and breaking up 1 pass. He did appear in 10 of Notre Dame’s games however, mostly…
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