Tag: Notre Dame Football Defense
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame linebacker Te’von Coney realigns with his promise” – South Bend Tribune/ ND Insider
IRISH NEWSLINK: “No. 9 Irish defense in takeaway mode under new coordinator” – AP/WTOP
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Points off turnover differential becoming theme to Notre Dame’s season” – NBC
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Continues Redzone Perfection” – UHND
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame defense focused on stopping Georgia’s rushing tandem” – Chicago Tribune
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Three sacks show much more of Notre Dame’s defense” – NBC
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame defense already showing signs of improvement” – Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Double vision for Notre Dame’s defense?” – South Bend Tribune
#NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL: “The vision Brian Kelly is selling to recruits of how Notre Dame’s defense will evolve … ‘Quite frankly, we’re going to be in both (3-4 and 4-3 fronts), because I’m not going anywhere,’ he said. ‘So it’s going to be a three-down, four-down defense, and they’re going to have to be somebody that can do both.’ They are
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK ESPN: “Greg Hudson making presence felt as Notre Dame defensive coordinator”
“… Hudson … gained control of the Fighting Irish defense when Brian VanGorder was fired Sept. 25 after a 1-3 start. And while the only tangible evidence of Hudson’s impact to the outside world has been a 50-33 win over Syracuse in his debut, he has certainly carried a presence about himself inside the Irish football complex. …”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Sunday Brunch: Kelly Demands a Little Fun—and Gets It” – und.com/John Heisler
As much as tackling and coverage and pass rush all played key roles, Irish coach Brian Kelly had maybe more interest in ensuring his players enjoyed themselves. … That’s what comes from a 50-33 triumph over Syracuse in East Rutherford, New Jersey. … inside the locker room, there was hooting … hollering … dancing. … shouting and laughing. If Kelly
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame’s re-energized defense holds off Syracuse” – South Bend Tribune
… Notre Dame defensive players, bullied on the field and bashed off it for the first four weeks of the season, single-mindedly pushed for new defensive coordinator Greg Hudson to sing the Fight Song in the jubilant postgame aftermath of Saturday’s 50-33 subduing of Syracuse …. ‘He brought an energy to the team, a new type of leadership,’ Notre Dame
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame finds a fix in week of chaos” – South Bend Tribune ND Insider
…. A firing. A defensive overhaul. A 1-3 record. A crisis of confidence and execution. … the Irish persevered. … As the top executive in the Notre Dame athletic department, athletic director Jack Swarbrick had a vested stake in the upheaval. Kelly said he came to Swarbrick with his decision to fire VanGorder …. ‘My message, publicly and privately, is
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame Bounces Back” – Blue and Gold Illustrated
Blue and Gold Illustrated reports on Notre Dame’s defensive improvement against Syracuse, following a change in defensive coordinators. … though the 50-33 #NotreDame win over Syracuse … featured plenty of room for improvement on defense, it was a step in the right direction. Syracuse’s high-powered offense started fast …. But some halftime adjustments proved crucial, and the Irish limited the
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame trying to simplify its defense” – Chicago Tribune
… Brian Kelly somewhat simplif[ied] Notre Dame’s defense since he dismissed defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder … [he also played] a lot of freshmen. … Troy Pride Jr. became the 13th freshman to play for Notre Dame this season, a high for Kelly since he joined the Irish in 2010. Pride was one of four freshmen in Notre Dame’s secondary at
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Syracuse 2016: Yet Another Challenge for Irish Defense” – und.com/John Heisler
… the fast-paced Orange offense ranks seventh nationally (and leads the Atlantic Coast Conference) in averaging 371.8 passing yards per game (and also averages 496.5 yards in total offense per week). … [the] new Irish defensive coordinator is Greg Hudson. … Bank on plenty of eyeballs being affixed to the action at MetLife when the Irish defense takes the field.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Requirements for Notre Dame’s Next Defensive Coordinator” – UHND
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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Greg Hudson In Audition As New Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator”
IRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Van Gorder Relieved of Duties; Hudson Assumes Responsibilities”
IRISH NEWSLINK Purdue Exponent: “Former Purdue coach assumes DC role at Notre Dame”
NEWSLINK WNDU: “Brian #VanGorder fired as #NotreDame defensive coordinator”
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Beyond the spin cycle of Notre Dame’s defensive woes” – South Bend Tribune NDInsider
… Michigan State … gashed the Irish for 260 rushing yards and 501 yards in total offense. … The statistical snapshot, one fourth of the way into the regular season, features a high-water mark of 89th nationally out of 128 in any significant defensive category. … 103rd in pass-efficiency defense, 102nd in total defense, 94th in scoring defense, 100th in
» Read moreNEWSLINK Irish247: “Brian Kelly responds to his like of tweet suggesting he fire DC
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly defends Brian VanGorder, says staffer liked tweet by mistake” – ESPN
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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH & VIDEO: “Notre Dame looks to bounce back with Nevada win” – WSBT
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.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame defense fails to pass test against Texas ” – Chicago Tribune
The Irish allowed 517 yards, an average of 6 per play. Its secondary was beat time and again. … a Notre Dame Kelly-coached team lost for the first time to an unranked team while in the top 10 in 21 opportunities. … a freshman quarterback, Shane Buechele … torch[ed] them for 280 yards and two touchdowns. They couldn’t tackle …
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