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Analyzing the Fall Camp Depth Chart

August 11, 2016 by BJ Konkle

Fall camp produces the perfect mix for any college football junkie - immeasurable aspirations coupled with unlimited potential. The 2016 Fighting Irish are no exception. Many positional battles follow #NDFB into fall camp and understandably so with the solid depth at all positions. Let's do a quick rundown of what to expect. Depth, baby! Everything this fall will revolve around the exceptional depth that has slowly been built year over year. The coaching staff has recruited exceptionally well ...

Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaac Rochell. (Robin Alam/Icon SMI)

Will The Irish Defense Improve Its Pass Rush?

May 27, 2016 by BJ Konkle

Welcome to a series of posts we’re calling “Five Question Marks.” In this entry - the second on a series - BJ Konkle answers a question on the minds of many Notre Dame fans: Will Brian VanGorder and the Notre Dame defense have a disruptive pass rush this season? It has been no secret that the Irish defense has significantly lacked a strong and consistent pass rush the past few seasons under Brian VanGorder’s defensive system. Yes, there have been flashes of well-designed blitzes and ...

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Morning Roundup: May 2, 2015

May 2, 2015 by andrewwinn

Good morning! Boy, the authors at Her Loyal Sons - myself included - have really fallen in love with the "roundup," eh? I named this daily feature (available most days by 8 a.m. - tell your friends!) "Morning Roundup" because I am unoriginal. I wish there were a better story. I suppose I could call it "Morning Hot Links" or something. If someone has a great name idea, put it in the comments. Without further delay, here are your headlines: FROM OUR SITE Friday Roundup (NDTex): Episode ...

Morning Roundup: March 18, 2015

March 18, 2015 by andrewwinn

Good morning! Here are your headlines: FROM OUR SITE Step one: Northeastern VIDEO WatchND: Brian Kelly press conference - March 17, 2015 (42:18) Blue & Gold Illustrated: Video: Kelly previews spring ball (3:03) Irish247: Video: Kelly previews spring practice (3:08) Irish Illustrated: Video: Kelly welcomes QB battle (3:03) Irish Sports Daily: ISD video: Brian Kelly press conference (3:16) PODCAST Blue & Gold Illustrated: The Irish Huddle (28:15) RECRUITING ...

Enjoy this picture because it's probably the closest we will get to Zaire running the offense.

Morning Roundup: Feb. 25, 2015

February 25, 2015 by andrewwinn

Good morning! Here are your headlines: PODCASTS Irish Sports Talk: DaVaris at NFL Combine & Notre Dame scholarship at 82 - Feb 23 IST153 (46:45) Irish Illustrated: Insider Podcast #166 - Turnover margins (44:55) VIDEO StudentSports: GoPro: Manti Te'o - Hawaii linebacker coach (2:06) WatchND: Tire Wars (0:42) CURRENT TEAM Irish Illustrated: Spring questions: Defensive line (Jarron Jones, Isaac Rochell, Romeo Okwara, Andrew Trumbetti, Grant Blankenship, Jhonny ...

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday night, 41-30 — and then celebrated by playing some polka. Here, the Irish's Chris Brown is tackled by Michigan's Delonte Hollowell after making a catch. (Photo:vGregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Morning Roundup: Feb. 13, 2015

February 13, 2015 by andrewwinn

Good morning! Here are your headlines: FROM OUR SITE Friday roundup: The "safety transfer" edition PODCAST TNNDN: ND Fan Radio: Vol. 36 - Notre Dame coaching carousel - Part 1 (2:02:38) COACHING 247 Sports: Hawkins: Sanford would be 'lights-out' hire at Notre Dame Rant Sports: Mike Sanford makes Notre Dame a New Year's Six bowl contender 7KTVB (Idaho): Already time for the next big Harsin hire (Mike Sanford) Anchor of Gold: Report: Stanford assistant Marc Mattioli to ...