Analysis
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Cornerback a Position of Strength for Notre Dame in ’15
The ineffectiveness of the Irish 2014 secondary, specifically the cornerback position, had less to do with talent and ability and more to do with lack of depth and experience. Heading…
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No Notre Dame Quarterback Decision Until Summer
In one of the least surprising statements Brian Kelly has made all spring, the Notre Dame head coach announced on Wednesday that there will be no decision on the starting…
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Is Nyles Morgan Ready to Breakout for Notre Dame?
Nyles Morgan was widely projected to be an impact freshman before ever stepping foot on campus last summer, but it took injuries to thrust the Scout 5-star linebacker into the…
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Light Turning on for Max Redfield?
If Max Redfield can have a Harrison Smith-like turnaround to his career in 2015, the Notre Dame defense should be able to make some huge strides.
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Success of Notre Dame’s Special Teams Hinges on True Freshman’s Leg
If Notre Dame is to build upon the momentum created from the Music City Bowl victory against LSU, Notre Dame’s special teams play must get better. And much of that…
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A Percy Harvin Role for CJ Prosise?
One of the lesser talked about storylines of the spring that could have a big impact for the Irish this fall is the role of CJ Prosise in the Irish…
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Notre Dame Football ’15 Tight End Outlook
Notre Dame has rightfully earned the moniker "Tight End U" but as the Irish head into 2015, they face a lack of experience at the position.
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Hype Building for Notre Dame’s Jerry Tillery
When people learned that Jerry Tillery would be starting his collegiate career on the defensive side of the ball, some pundits scoffed that it was a gimmick by the Notre…
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3 Notre Dame Players With A Lot to Gain this Spring
Notre Dame has built up more depth across its roster than they had in years, but here are three young players with a chance to shine this spring.
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Early NFL Retirements Place Renewed Emphasis on Academics
The issue of player safety has grown as a national discussion point in recent years amidst the tragedies of NFL great Junior Seau and former Notre Dame star Dave Duerson,…
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Notre Dame Defense Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
YESTERDAY Last Spring was Brian Van Gorder’s first coordinating the Notre Dame defense. As Spring practice unfolded, there were some intriguing personnel groupings. These Four: Ishaq Williams, the Five Star,…
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3 Players Notre Dame Needs to Step Up in Spring ’15
The three players discussed here are all talented individuals with the ability to contribute in many ways for Notre Dame, but the work needs to be done.
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Striking Offensive Balance Imperative for Notre Dame in ’15
The game of college football has seen a metamorphosis over the last ten years from a” balanced offensive attack” philosophy , to a “pass first and fit the run game…
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Can Junior Achievement Lead Notre Dame in 2015?
On the heels of back to back 5-loss seasons, Notre Dame is at the very early stages of a pivotal off-season with spring practice about just a week away from kicking off.…
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Durham Smythe, Ready to Step Out of the Shadows
With the graduation of Ben Koyack the Irish are looking for a new number one tight-end, and Durham Smythe is looking to be that man. Smythe was a member of…
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Notre Dame’s Wide Receivers Set for “Explosive” Plays
There are a lot of reasons for optimism involving Notre Dame’s offensive future: an elite offensive line, talented running backs and a rushing attack that gashed LSU’s – an SEC…
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Is it Greg Bryant’s Time to Shine for Notre Dame?
In 2012 Greg Bryant’s star was on the rise, and his future was bright. With over 20 offers on the table including USC, Florida State, Alabama, Ohio St., and Oklahoma,…
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Ranking Notre Dame’s ’15 Offensive Starters: Pre-Spring Practice Edition
To have 11 players we had to take a flyer at quarterback. Wiser men would wait and see, but occasionally, the job description of a fool is to rush in.…
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Who Should be Notre Dame’s Starting Quarterback in 2015? History says Malik Zaire
A debate over who should be the starting quarterback at Notre Dame seems to be becoming a spring tradition under the Brian Kelly era, and Irish fans have already begun…
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Is Notre Dame’s Malik Zaire’s Time Now?
Watching him from the sideline, Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire seemingly was a picture of patience and understanding – a true student of the game. From the inside though, the…
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Where’s the Rush for Notre Dame Football?
Lost in the sea of injuries and big plays surrendered by the Notre Dame defense in the second half of the season, was the lack of pass rush from the…
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A Pre-Spring Ranking of Notre Dame’s Starting Defense
We take a pre-Spring Practice look at the putative defensive starters. This may well change during Spring practice or in the Fall. The middle linebacker situation remains fluid, but suddently…
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The Growing Game of Corey Robinson
He checks in at 6’4” 215lbs, and is a menacing figure to look at on the field. It’s not uncommon for him to tower above opposing defenders by two to…
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At Long Last, Depth for Notre Dame
To understand the extent and the spacing of Notre Dame's current depth, let’s jump past the 2015 season and go right to the Spring of 2016, some 14 months from…
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Notre Dame 2015 Offense: An Early Glimpse
In the first four years of the Kelly hegemony, the Fighting Irish offense averaged 27.1 points per game. The Irish averaged 161 yards rushing and 246 yards per game passing…
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