Aah, the world of college football recruiting. A never ending process. The 2013 class is signed and looks primed to fill the gaps and make an instant impact. We also already have four commitments to the 2014 class: Greer Martini, Jay Hayes, Justin Brent, and Jimmy Byrne. Let's take a look at each offensive position group to try to gauge what we need and who our top targets currently are. Given our last few recruiting classes were near full, (barring transfers or early departure for the pros) ...
George Atkinson III
Inside the Film Room: Options without a Mobile QB
It's been quite a while since I've been able to step inside the film room and it's high time that I fixed that. Today we are going to look at how Brian Kelly and Chuck Martin solved one of the problems presented by Tommy Rees starting instead of a more mobile Everett Golson. As we've seen from previous games, this offense can be a nightmare to defend if the read option must be honored. Just the threat that the QB can pull the ball down and run forces defense to tone down ...
Irish Overcome Mistakes, Trap Game, Remain Undefeated
Two missed field goals, an interception off a facemask, a horribly inaccurate passing attack, and dumb, undisciplined penalties -- quite frankly the Irish resembled the 2011 squad instead of this year's top five version. However, unlike last year, the Notre Dame prevailed thanks to a career day from Theo Riddick and yet another solid performance by the Irish defense. ...
Irish Dominate Hurricanes, Rise to #7 in the Nation
The day began with concerns of Brian Kelly going back on his word of making Everett Golson his starting QB. The game itself began with worries that Miami would torch the Notre Dame defense all game long and that Tommy Rees' first nightmare drive would ensure the Irish offense would sputter. Then Miami roughed Ben Turk, Everett Golson ran onto the field, and the worries were gone. ...
Irish Survive Purdue, 2011 Flashbacks
Well, I definitely don't want to do that again. While the defense excelled, the Irish offense sputtered, a FG was missed, a costly turnover was made, and Tommy Rees found his way under center. It seemed like it was about to turn into 2011 all over again. However, the Irish held on, and Rees went 3-8 for 35 yards allowing Kyle Brindza to redeem himself from his earlier miss with a game winning field goal. Of course after the game there was only one question: "Has Brian Kelly gone back to Rees ...
You Don’t Score Fifty Without Doing Something Right
As you know by now, your 2012 Fighting Irish took to the field on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, and kicked off the season against the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy. And down here on da bayou, we had quite a week, weather-wise, so by the time Saturday rolled around, I was definitely ready for some football, air conditioning and cold, cold beer. Truth be told, we got power back on Friday at the Bayou Ranch, but it WAS remarkably hot walking from my car to the pub for the game watch. ...