On National Signing Day, we posted an overview of the 2017 Notre Dame recruiting class with recruit grades and some thoughts on the class. This is the second post of a four-part series that will dive into a little more detail on the class, following yesterday's recap of the Irish's offensive skill position signees. Today we look [...]
On National Signing Day, we posted an overview of the 2017 Notre Dame recruiting class with recruit grades and some thoughts on the class. This is the first post of a four-part series that will dive into a little more detail on the class, giving each of Eric, Jaden, Tyler's, and my grades and comments [...]
With the recent staff changes, it is clear that the 2017 offense will not be a simple continuation of last year. However, most of the terminology, formations and plays are known to the majority of the roster and might serve as a basis for Chip Long's system. Given this, lets take a look back about [...]
Twenty-one fresh faces have signed, 5 are already on campus, there may be another body arriving (more on this below), and we now have a good idea what the 2017 Fighting Irish will look like this fall. Before we get to the current depth chart first here's who is gone from last year: S- Sebastian [...]
Wild Finish For 2017 Notre Dame Recruiting With two weeks to go until signing day, 2017 Notre Dame recruiting was in a dark place indeed, with only 15 commits in the class. Some knee-buckling late defections, the natural uncertainty around five new assistant coaches, and the negative vibes from a disastrous 4-8 season had most of [...]
Not too long ago I was reading one of our 18 Stripes Slack conversations on the criticism of Brian Kelly and it dawned on me, “Oh, my goodness we’re almost word for word repeating the same comments we made about Charlie Weis.” Ever since then I’ve been poking around the internet trying to evaluate just [...]
Brian Kelly introduced the new Irish staff today in his first press conference since the brutal USC post-mortem presser in November. While positive results on the field are the only thing that can truly erase the putrid taste the 2016 season left in our mouths, the change in vibe between that USC press conference and today's was [...]
Tjena, grabben! Jordan Genmark Heath became the 16th commitment in Notre Dame's 2017 recruiting class when he announced for the Irish today. The 6-2, 205 lb athlete had been committed to Cal since early October, but opened things up when Sonny Dykes was fired and the future in Berkeley was uncertain. Notre Dame made a big move [...]
It seems just like yesterday that the Crossroads project was announced and here we are today just over 6 months away from its debut and first football season in use. It's been a while since we discussed this project and we haven't done so since opening up the new site. Here's a refresher: Cost The [...]
The 2016 receiving corps had to grow up fast. Not only were 3 out of the team’s top 4 receivers gone from the previous year but senior-to-be Corey Robinson announced his retirement prior to his final season. No Fuller, no Brown, no Carlisle, no Robinson, no problem? Hey, the kids were alright in 2016. Snap [...]
With National Signing Day right around the corner the dust is beginning to settle as we are setting our sights on the 2017 football season. Spring ball is almost here, new recruits are already on campus, and the head coach remains in place. Despite some wild and wacky rumors following the end of the 2016 [...]
For Whom The Del Tolls The final major piece of Brian Kelly's massive staff overhaul is in place, as news broke today that former Arizona State assistant DelVaughn Alexander is headed to South Bend as the new wide receiver coach. Alexander has been at Arizona State since 2011, working with receivers through 2015 and with tight [...]
Almost since Mike Elko's name surfaced as an interviewee for the Notre Dame's vacant defensive coordinator position, it has been rumored that Clark Lea would follow him from Winston-Salem to South Bend. Lea coached the linebackers at Wake and is expected to do the same at Notre Dame. Lea's background, both as a player and [...]
Alabama and Ohio State are wrestling for the recruiting championship but it won't be the Buckeyes participating on the field for the National Championship. Following one of the best wins in recent years, Clemson comes storming back for another title shot in a re-match of last year's championship game. Clemson (+6.5) vs. Alabama Monday, January [...]
Following a 4-8 season it's time again to discuss Notre Dame's wandering in the wilderness. One of my favorite topics on this issue is debating which event or moment affected the Fighting Irish program the most in the past. There are several that are always part of the discussions: *Admissions putting their foot down on [...]
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