Analysis
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Tyler’s Thoughts on Tech
You can look at this game two ways. You can look at it in the light that the Irish just barley squeaked out a 4-point win against an unranked opponent,…
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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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Battle in the Trenches Key for Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech
There is a ton of talk about Calvin Johnson causing the Notre Dame secondary to have fits this weekend against Georgia Tech. In fact, because of him, this has become…
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Notre Dame 2006 Position Analysis: Fullback
The Irish lost another valuable member of their backfield this past off-season by losing Rashon Powers-Neal at the fullback position. Rashon was an amazing asset to the Irish’s explosive offense…
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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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How Fast Can The Defense Improve, Pt. V
Last time we looked at the last five years of (six) college football national champions to see how their rankings improved from the year before each team won the title. …
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Recaping Jeff Samardzija’s Minor League Summer
On July 28th, Jeff Samardzija made his final start in Minor League baseball before loading up his car and heading to South Bend for football practice. Jeff made the most…
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Notre Dame 2006 Position Analysis: Tight End
When Anthony Fasano declared himself eligible for the NFL draft after last season, every Irish fan knew that there would be a big void at the tight end position in…
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Notre Dame 2006 Position Analysis: Wide Receiver
In 2005 Notre Dame had two 1,000 yard receivers in the same season for the first time in history. Under Charlie Weis, the wide receivers flourished despite the best returning…
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How Fast Can The Irish Defense Improve, Pt. IV
Last time we highlighted some of the reasons why sevens teams (Tennessee, Florida, Kansas, South Florida, TCU, Middle Tennessee State, and Texas Tech) dramatically improved their defense statistical rankings from…
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Notre Dame Position Analysis: Running Back
Heading into the season, the Irish find themselves with one highly established running back, two extremely talented freshman, and a converted cornerback to carry the load at tailback. Darius Walker…
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Notre Dame 2006 Position Analysis: Defensive Line
Victor Abiamiri- 6’4, 260- Senior (DE) Victor was a highly touted recruit coming out of Maryland, rated a 5 star defensive end by many recruiting websites and magazines. He really…
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(Scoring) Defense (Still) Wins Championships
Why are we so worried about how the pass defense will stack up in 2006? According to the past five years of college football national championships, scoring defense still seems…
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Rhema McKnight Back with A Vengeance
Notre Dame (UHND.com) – When Rhema McKnight went down with a knee injury in the second game of the year last season, the Irish lost a receiver who had 89…
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2006 Notre Dame Position Analysis: Quarterback
Brady Quinn has dealt with a lot of pressure in his three years at Notre Dame and he has remained cool. In his final season, don’t expect much to change…
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Tyrone Willingham’s Stamp on Irish Fading, For Now
Notre Dame, Ind (UHND.com) – With the transfer of David Wolke, 11 Notre Dame players have now left the Irish football team since Charlie Weis took over 18 months ago.…
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2006 Notre Dame Blue-Gold Rosters Give a Few Glimpses
(UHND.com) — Charlie Weis announced the rosters for the blue gold game on Wednesday (click here to view) giving us a little glimpse into what the possible depth chart looks…
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Notre Dame Looking for Pass Rush Answers in ’06
Notre Dame, Ind (UHND.com) — The second spring practice of the Charlie Weis will come to an end this weekend with the 77th annual Blue-Gold Game as well as with…
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FOR THE LOVE OF PETE
Notre Dame, Indiana — The 1966 Notre Dame national championship football team will host a dinner in honor of Pete Duranko — a former All-America defensive lineman for the Fighting…
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How Fast Can The Defense Improve? (Part III)
Last time, we looked at teams with Top 20 Defenses for 2005 who finished outside of the Top 20 on Defense the year before (2004). We highlighted dramatic improvements made…
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Notre Dame Looking for Secondary Development in 2006
(UHND.com) — Bill Lewis’s first year as Notre Dame’s defensive back coach saw the Irish give up big plays with relative frequency. It also saw Lewis turn a group of…
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Eight Seasons of Uncertainty at Backup QB
(UHND.com) — Notre Dame heads into the 2006 season with the backup quarterback position up for grabs between incumbent backup David Wolke, sophomore Evan Sharpley, and incoming freshmen Demetrius Jones…
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6 Notre Dame Players Who Could Breakout in 2006
(UHND.com) — Every season players who have not been big contributors emerge as playmakers. Last year’s group was headlined by Jeff Samardzija’s consensus All American breakout season and if the…
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Notre Dame Linebacker Battle Wide Open in 2006
Notre Dame, Ind (UHND.com) — With the Irish losing two starting linebackers and the next two linebackers limited by injuries this spring, the competition is wide open and could rage…
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Notre Dame Looks for #3 Receiver to Emerge
Notre Dame, Ind (UHND.com) — With the first and second wide receiver spots locked up by Jeff Samardzija and Rhema McKnight, a group of talented, but inexperienced receivers will battle…
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