Analysis

September 20, 2008
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Before Everyone Overreacts… Some Positives from MSU

Alright, before everyone goes all doom and gloom on me, there were plenty of positives to take away from Saturday’s loss to Michigan State. Like I said on the board,…
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September 16, 2008
0

Michigan Win A Building Block for Young Irish

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Notre Dame’s win over Michigan this past weekend was a step in the right direction for a Notre Dame team trying to rebound from last…
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September 16, 2008
11

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 15, 2008
14

Observations from the Michigan Game

Here are my observations after rewatching the game on my DVR this afternoon. Great protection from the offensive line keeping Michigan from recording a sack – the second straight week…
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September 7, 2008
48

Finding Some Positives Out of SDSU

Yesterday’s game against San Diego State was not the kind of start any of us had hoped for. SDSU was smaller, slower, and injured and we were an inch or…
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September 6, 2008
0

At Least… It Was Win

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Notre Dame opened its season on Saturday against the Aztecs of San Diego State and perhaps the nicest thing that could be said about the…
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September 2, 2008
0

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
0

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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September 1, 2008
0

Season preview ’08: Offensive Line

If there is one unit whose improvement Notre Dame’s success in 2008 hinges upon the most, it’s the offensive line. The struggles of last year’s line are well documented –…
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August 28, 2008
0

5 Questions Facing the Offense in ’08

As the college football season is upon us, Notre Dame still has plenty of questions to answer on both sides of the ball before next weekend’s season opener against San…
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August 24, 2008
0

Playermakers Wanted, Apply Within

One of the many things missing on the field last year for Notre Dame was the absence of playmakers on both sides of the ball. The Irish were lacking the…
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August 20, 2008
0

Season Preview ‘08: Tight End

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – One area where Notre Dame has truly excelled on the field under Charlie Weis has been at the tight end position. Anthony Fasano and John…
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August 18, 2008
0

Golden Tate, Notre Dame’s X-Factor

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Even after all of the success Charlie Weis has had in recruiting since he arrived in South Bend, a quick glance at the Notre Dame…
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August 11, 2008
0

John Latina Talks About the Offensive Line

The offensive line is the most critical unit for Notre Dame this year. The Irish will only go as far as the offensive line will allow it offensively and after…
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August 11, 2008
0

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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August 6, 2008
0

Season Preview ’08: Wide Receivers

The first two years of the Weis Era produced three 1,000 yard receiving and four 10+ touchdown seasons from Notre Dame wide receivers, but when Jeff Samardzija and Rhema McKnight…
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August 5, 2008
0

Season Preview ’08: Running Backs

For the first time since the Holtz Era, Notre Dame will enter a season with a stable of running backs full of depth, talent, and complementary skills. Over the past…
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August 4, 2008
0

Season Preview ’08: Quarterbacks

The biggest question for Notre Dame heading into last season was who was going to be lining up under center when the Irish opened up against Georgia Tech. Fast forward…
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July 10, 2008
3

Sporting News – Duval Kamara Ready to Breakout

Sporting News’s Matt Hayes published a list of college football players who are ready to breakout this year and Notre Dame wide receiver Duval Kamara was on his list. TSN…
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June 26, 2008
18

Three Big Concerns for 2008

I made a quick post the other day on the Football board about my three biggest concerns for 2008 and it got a nice little discussion going so I thought…
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May 27, 2008
0

Irish Looking for Some Middle Ground In 2008

Notre Dame, IN (UHND) – In writing last week’s column on expectations for the upcoming season something dawned on me – since 1999 it’s been feast or famine for the…
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May 21, 2008
0

What Are the Realistic Expectations for ’08?

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – This time of year most college football fans will sit back and let themselves imagine elaborate scenarios in which their teams can challenge for the…
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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 13, 2008
7

Running Back Position Battle – Your Thoughts

I asked from some opinions on the running back battle this spring after writing an article on the homepage about all those involved. Here are some of your thoughts from…
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April 10, 2008
0

Duval Kamara on Improving this Off-Season

Video of Kamara from yesterday’s player interviews with the media. [youtube]5Sq-ggA2rIM[/youtube]
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