IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Thursday Press Conference Heading Into Notre Dame Road Game at North Carolina State

Brian Kelly met with reporters on Thursday heading into Notre Dame’s road game at North Carolina State.

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State Preview

Brian Kelly met with reporters on Tuesday heading into Notre Dame’s upcoming game at North Carolina State.  [click here for transcript] … So a lot to play for, a lot in front of us, a lot of challenges, but more importantly a group that I feel is really excited about the direction that we’re going in particular on defense. We

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IRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Brian Kelly Sunday Teleconference Transcript”

“… We’ve just got to get back out there. We’ve got a lot of things to work on from this weekend. Obviously we’ve got to get the points down. It’s too many points we left this weekend. From my standpoint, we’ve got to be a little bit more effective in our four-minute offense and running the football.”

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IRISH VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame Football – Syracuse Recap, Looking Ahead to North Carolina State

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Brian Kelly and Jack Nolan recap the Irish victory over Syracuse and look ahead to Notre Dame’s upcoming game at North Carolina State.   A Make-A-Wish Foundation wish is fulfilled; and there are some closer looks at some Notre Dame players.

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Requirements for Notre Dame’s Next Defensive Coordinator” – UHND

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Brian Kelly will be forced to make the most important hire of his Notre Dame tenure in the near future as he looks to find a permanent replacement to former defensive coordinator Brian Vangorder.  … here’s a run down of the requirements …. Defensive Coordinator Experience …. Big Program Experience …. NFL Assistant Need Not Apply …. Relentless Recruiting Acumen

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame Officials Watching Brian Kelly”

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly should know that his stated intent to act out more on the sideline has raised eyebrows among those above him …. Notre Dame sources have told 670 The Score that some university officials have long been embarrassed by Kelly’s purple-faced ranting at his players, assistants and officials, considering it unbecoming of the position and

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IRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Brian Kelly Syracuse Preview Press Conference Transcript”

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Obviously, we’ve had a very busy few hours, few days, and looking forward to getting back out on the practice field. For coaches, that’s the best place for us to get to work on our football team, and it will give us an opportunity to, you know, to begin to put our football team in the best position that we

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Duke Preview

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Brian Kelly talks with reporters in anticipation of Notre Dame’s 2016 game vs. Duke. The Fighting Irish take on the Blue Devils in The House That Rockne Built on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3:30pm ET, nationally broadcast on NBC and IMG Notre Dame Football radio.

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IRISH VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame Football – Michigan State Recap and Duke Preview

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Inside Notre Dame Football looks back at Notre Dame vs. Michigan State and looks ahead to Notre Dame vs. Duke, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly defends Brian VanGorder, says staffer liked tweet by mistake” – ESPN

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As for whether he is confident in VanGorder, whose unit ranks 104th in total defense through three games — after finishing 37th and 69th in 2015 and 2014, respectively — Kelly is standing behind his [Defensive Coordinator]. … ‘Oh, absolutely. Yeah, without question. That’s not even part of the conversation’ …. ‘It’s really about the fundamentals of defense. … I

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Thursday Press Conference Before Notre Dame vs. Michigan State

Brian Kelly spoke with reporters on Thursday, leading up to Notre Dame’s upcoming game with Michigan State. The Fighting Irish take on the Spartans in The House That Rockne Built on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30pm, broadcast nationally on NBC and IMG Notre Dame football radio.

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference Previewing Notre Dame vs. Michigan State

Brian Kelly met with reporters on Tuesday to preview Notre Dame’s upcoming game with Michigan State. The Fighting Irish take on the Spartans in The House That Rockne Built on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30pm, broadcast nationally on NBC and IMG Notre Dame football radio …. [Click here for transcript]

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VIDEO: Brian Kelly Radio Show – Notre Dame vs. Nevada Week

On Thursday night heading into the Notre Dame-Nevada game, Head Football Coach Brian Kelly hosts his weekly radio show with Jack Nolan, joined by some Notre Dame players and a live crowd.

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IRISH NEWSWATCH & VIDEO: “Notre Dame looks to bounce back with Nevada win” – WSBT

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Notre Dame is hoping to bounce back with a win over Nevada this weekend. The Irish are a 28-point favorite. Coach Brian Kelly … knows the defense needs to play better in their home opener. … Nevada Head Coach … [said] ‘I know the Notre Dame fan base, and I’m sure a portion of them think the sky is falling.

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly praises Notre Dame safety Drue Tranquill for pushing forward” – South Bend Tribune NDInsider

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… two knee surgeries that interrupted Drue Tranquill’s climb into relevance each of the past two seasons apparently haven’t diminished his promise or performance …. According to … Brian Kelly, Tranquill’s benching midway through the 50-47 double-overtime loss at Texas … was all about a mental backslide in the evolution of his role from the last time he took the

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IRISH VIDEO: “Inside Notre Dame Football with Brian Kelly and Jack Nolan: Post-Texas and Pre-Nevada”

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Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly and Jack Nolan cover some of the latest developments with Notre Dame football, including recapping the Texas game and looking ahead to Nevada. Nolan also sits down with Irish defensive back Shaun Crawford.  

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Lack of replay on hit that sidelined Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. raises questions” – South Bend Tribune Irish Insider

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… Texas safety DeShon Elliott delivered a blow to [Torii Hunter, Jr.’s] head as Hunter tried to haul in a DeShone Kizer pass in the end zone. … More stunning than the hit may have been the lack of replay from the officiating crew. Even though a targeting penalty wasn’t initially called on the field, the replay official could have overruled officials on the

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Can Notre Dame Football Avoid an 0-3 Start in a Rebuilding Year?

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Only one of Notre Dame’s first three opponents is ranked, while Notre Dame enjoys an arguably inflated top-10 ranking. Even so, the Irish face a curious gauntlet their first three weeks, with a huge asterisk next to each game.  They could set the tone for a curious season. With vastly inflated expectations, and Notre Dame having a big pendulum swing

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VIDEO: Brian Kelly Radio Show – Notre Dame vs. Texas Week

Brian Kelly had his first radio show of 2016 leading up to Notre Dame’s season-opener against Texas. The Fighting Irish and the Longhorns meet in Austin on Sunday night, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET).      

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VIDEO: Brian Kelly – Thursday, Sept. 1 Press Conference, NotreDame vs. Texas Week

Brian Kelly spoke to the media on Thursday, Sept. 1, leading up to Notre Dame’s season-opener against Texas. The Fighting Irish and the Longhorns meet in Austin on Sunday night, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET).  

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NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Brian Kelly Press Conference: Aug. 30; News and Notes”

DEPTH CHART NOTES • Sixth-year senior Avery Sebastian is starting ahead of freshman Devin Studstill at free safety. Freshman Jalen Elliott is behind Drue Tranquill at strong safety. • Notre Dame’s starter at weakside defensive end is listed as Andrew Trumbetti. That is followed by Daelin Hayes OR Jay Hayes. • Starting quarterback? Well, there we no surprises Tuesday. Notre

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NEWSLINK UND.com: TRANSCRIPT: Brian Kelly Sunday Press Conference After Notre Dame Victory Over Georgia Tech

Q. Couple questions about Drue Tranquill. Surgery next week to ten days? COACH KELLY: I asked that question this morning, and probably closer to two weeks. I think Rob Hunt, our trainer, would like to rehab him a little bit first before we have surgery. Q. I don’t think Max Redfield played yesterday; was that because of his injury or

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VIDEO: Brian Kelly Post-Game Press Conference After Notre Dame Victory Over Georgia Tech

Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly meets with the media following Notre Dame’s 30-22 victory over ACC powerhouse Georgia Tech. – click here for transcript. Proud of my team today; obviously my staff, coaches, I thought we had a very good plan. Our players executed it and beat a very good football team in Georgia Tech. * * * It

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NEWSLINK UND.Com: TRANSCRIPT: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech – Post-Game Quotes

Hear from the coaches and players following the Irish win over Georgia Tech. COACH KELLY: Obviously my staff, coaches, I thought we had a very good plan. Our players executed it and beat a very good football team in Georgia Tech. All those things have to come together when you’re playing a team like Georgia Tech, in particular a team

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