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 ...
Theo Riddick
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. ...
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. ...