Analysis
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Duranko’s Digest: 10 frosh likely to play for Notre Dame in 2014
Brian Kelly plays freshmen. Last year 10 frosh saw significant minutes and some were key contributors-on both sides of the ball. the 10 were Elmer, Folston, Fuller, Robinson, Onwualu, Rochell, Redfield,…
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Brian Kelly Talks Notre Dame’s “New” Offense
Brian Kelly officially introduced his new offensive coordinator and QB coach on Friday and in the process revealed that the Irish offense would be taking on a new shape in…
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Duranko’s Digest: Ranking Notre Dame’s Projected ’14 Defensive Starters
As we did last week with the offensive starters, today we rank Notre Dame’s projected defensive starters from top to bottom. Dog LB Jaylon Smith – The Golden child came…
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Duranko’s Digest: Ranking Notre Dame’s Projected ’14 Offensive Starters
Obviously, a prediction, not a guarantee. Change happens!! And, both healthy and after injuries, depth is more important in this era of football than ever before. QB Everett Golson – Strong,…
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6 Veterans Notre Dame Needs to Step Up in ’14
Notre Dame didn’t satisfy its goal of returning to the national championship in 2013 due to slipping back into poor habits from 2011. If the Irish want to get back…
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Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick’s Vision Comes to Fruition
When Auburn halfback Tre Mason was wrestled down at the Tigers’ 37-yard line, the clock came to a close and the Florida State Seminoles rushed to the field in exhilaration.…
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6 Young Players Notre Dame Needs to Step Up in ’14
Notre Dame’s 2013 season may have been disappointing but the emergence of many young players was a bright spot. The likes of super-talented Jaylon Smith and Tarean Folston shone and…
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Duranko’s Digest: Ranking Notre Dame’s 2014 Units – Winter Eval
We’ll take an early glimpse at the component units of the 2014 Irish. Obviously, such predictions are perilous: (1) injuries occur (2) departures occur (3) players develop, sprout and regress…
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Golden Opportunities Await Everett Golson’s Return
When starting Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson was dismissed from the team for the entire 2013 football season due to poor academic judgment, his future became as ungraspable as the…
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Replacing Stephon Tuitt Tall Order for Notre Dame
When Stephon Tuitt announced that he would forgo his senior season at Notre Dame in favor of entering the 2014 NFL Draft on Sunday, a giant hole was created on…
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Quarterback Andrew Hendrix Embodies Notre Dame Spirit
The culmination of Notre Dame’s 2013 football season offers a veritable smorgasbord of storylines: Notre Dame once again overtook Michigan as the all-time winning percentage leader – a distinction lost…
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2014 New Year’s Resolutions for Notre Dame Football
As everyone kicks off their New Year with a day full of college football, outdoor hockey, and resolution creation, we take a look at some New Year’s resolutions for the…
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6 Notre Dame Freshmen to Watch This Off-Season
With the 2013 in the books, it is officially time to look ahead to 2014 as the Irish look to move back into the national spotlight following this year’s 9-4…
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Duranko’s Digest: What did we see in the Pinstripe Bowl?
A rested, healed, motivated Fighting Irish Squad scored early, never trailed and beat Rutgers 29-16. The Irish offense controlled the Scarlet Knight defense, the ND defense manhandled the Rutgers offense, and…
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Conference Championship Games Highlight Notre Dame’s Season
Conference championship weekend for Notre Dame fans is pretty straightforward: wake up early, surround yourself with the necessary beverages and easily graspable food items, pick a comfortable chair strategically placed…
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IBG: Wrapping up 2013, Looking to 2014
The last Irish Blogger Gathering of the 2013 regular season takes a look back at whether or not the 2013 season was a disappointment, expectations for next year, and what…
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Bright Days Ahead for Notre Dame Football
There are no moral victories in football. The sport is a zero-sum game with a clearly defined winner and loser. The Michigan Wolverines won’t receive an asterisk by their name…
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Duranko’s Digest: What did we see against Stanford?
A powerful Stanford team defeated the Irish 27-20, concluding the Irish season at 8-4. The fulcrum of the game was Stanford’s outrushing the Irish 261-65. Out there among the eucalyptus trees…
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Max Redfield’s Time Could be Now
Notre Dame signed four 5-star players last February. One’s been a starter since day one, one never made it to campus, one had knee surgery and will red-shirt, and one…
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Plenty for Notre Dame Football Fans to Be Thankful For
While this season may pale in comparison to the magical ride of last year’s 12-0 regular season and berth in the BCS National Championship, there is still plenty for Notre…
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IBG: Tree Chopping Edition
After a week off, the Irish Blogger Edition in its new and improved format is back for a Thanksgiving Day post. Before you start chowing down and over indulging on…
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Another Quarterback Battle Looms for Notre Dame
Notre Dame starting quarterback Tommy Rees admitted to becoming slightly emotional as the crowd at Notre Dame Stadium began to chant his name after taking a knee to run out…
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Jarron Jones Emerging at Right Time for Notre Dame
When Notre Dame began fall camp the Irish were loaded at nose tackle. Louis Nix was the clear top NT, an All-American, and likely top 10 NFL Draft pick. Tony…
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Duranko’s Digest – What Did We See on Notre Dame Senior Day?
The Fighting Irish played their most balanced game of the year on Senior Day, winning 23-13. The Irish scored touchdowns on their first two possessions, and after allowing BYU’s only touchdown…
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A Fitting Finale for Tommy Rees
Of all of the seniors who played their final games in Notre Dame Stadium this weekend, none have had the kind of up and down career of Tommy Rees. Rees’s…
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