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 ...
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Matt Hegarty to Transfer, The Fifth Year Dominoes Begin to Fall
As I mentioned in my post regarding the transfer of Avery Sebastian, the Irish sat at 94 total scholarships, with 12 of those belonging to current Notre Dame players with a potential fifth year. At some point, tough decisions would need to be made in regards to these players and one has already been made. Matt Hegarty has decided to transfer from Notre Dame citing a desire for as much playing time as possible, which he wouldn't get in 2015 with the Irish: Recently my coaches informed me that ...
Morning Roundup: Feb. 24, 2015
Good morning! Here are your headlines: FROM OUR SITE Two Notre Dame sons return home VIDEO Scout: Williams bringing a lot to South Bend (Dexter Williams) (5:46) Eastbay: Kyle Brindza - Notre Dame (0:15) MGoDrone: College stadiums of the midwest! (2:14) PODCAST Irish Sports Daily: 2-23-2015 Power Hour (1:08:52) RECRUITING Scout: Mitchell updates recruitment (Shon Mitchell) Scout: Core 6 unites top recruits (Hunter Johnson, Jared Mayden, Byron Murphy and Julian ...
Questions on the Academic Investigation Dominate the Brian Kelly Presser
The investigation into academic improprieties of five Notre Dame players (as well as several other non-athletes) has been nothing short of a slow, frustrating process. The updates from under the Golden Dome have been few and far between since August. As the calendar prepares to turn to October, Brian Kelly did his level best to update a timeline that he has very little insight into. An academic committee has finally been formed. Should everything proceed according to plan, from what Kelly has ...
Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy: Offensive Lineman
Say what you will about the 2013 Figthing Irish football season, the offensive line impressed, and was a main reason for the team's offensive success. Coach Hiestand's charges, starters all, held otherwise indomitable defenses in check. Stanford and Arizona State, both FBS leaders in sacks per game, were held to one sack between the two of them. Michigan State's swarming attack averaged three sacks per game, yet left South Bend with none. The O-line's ability to open holes allowed three games in ...
Know Thy Enemy, Know Thyself: Offensive Line
Say what you will about the 2013 Figthing Irish football season, the offensive line was dominant and the reason for the team's offensive success. Coach Hiestand's charges, starters all, held otherwise indomitable defenses in check. Stanford and Arizona State, both leaders in sacks per game, were held to one sack between the two of them. Michigan State's punishing attack average three sacks per game, yet left South Bend with none. The O-line's ability to open holes allowed three games in which ...
Will the Center Hold? A Spring Game Analysis
The most important question facing the Irish is not "who will replace Manti Te'o?" Or "who will replace Tyler Eifert?" Clearly, as the 2013 Blue Gold game proved, the answer to either question is "Louis Nix, III." In fact, as Tex established yesterday, Irish Chocolate may be our answer in short yardage situations on the offensive side of the football, too. Removing my tongue from my cheek, though, I would suggest to you, our loyal reader, that the most important question facing the Irish going ...