2 GERAD 2 FURIOUS
Marcus Freeman may very well benefit from an explosive, difficult to defend offense in his second turn at the helm. By keeping it in the family and tabbing Gerad Parker as OC, Coach Freeman may [...]
Film Room: Two Back Sets
In our 18S preseason prediction survey, receiver depth was voted as the biggest concern heading into the season. Between Kevin Austin’s decision to turn pro, Avery Davis’s preseason injury, and some spotty recruiting at the [...]
18S Film Room: A Study in Contrast
Like a grizzly bear on a moose carcass, the first game of the 2022 Notre Dame football season was a study in contrast.* At times the Irish played like a team ready to compete with [...]
18S Film Room: Can Notre Dame Fix Its Offensive Line (Quickly)?
I have good news! After re-watching the game against Toledo I came away a little surprised and not quite as disgusted with the offensive line than I originally thought watching live. I also have bad [...]
18S Film Room: Alignment and Spacing Matter
After a long hiatus, it’s time for a little film analysis from the great white north. I apologize for being away, I’ve been locked in a secret hideaway, in the farthest reaches of the Canadian [...]
Film Room: Tommy Runs the Dang Ball
Welcome back to the 18 Stripes Film Room! In his press conference on September 14 following the opening win against Duke, Brian Kelly dropped this tidbit about the offense: "We had a running back who [...]
Film Room: Setting The Edge
One of the biggest question marks heading into the season was how the linebacker position would shake out. I wasn't overly concerned because 1) there's plenty of raw material to work with, and 2) I'm [...]
The Hall of Fame Pyramid: Level 3, Wing 3
I created a primer to this project which explains the way we'll be ranking all 185 players. It will be a pyramid structure and as we ascend the players will get better and better. Follow [...]
One Path to Significant Improvement for Ian Book
Every quarterback can improve. Many quarterbacks in college have room to improve considerably. Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book sent some shock waves throughout the college football world by playing at a high level immediately in [...]
Scouting Report: Clemson’s Defense in College Station
Merry Christmas to all of our readers! Note, news broke Monday afternoon that 3 players, including Dexter Lawrence, failed drug tests due to the presence of the banned substance ostarine. It's unclear whether they will [...]
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