Tyler Eifert Highlights
Tyler Eifert
Pos: TE // Height: 6-6 // Weight: 242 lbs // Class: 2013 // Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN (Bishop Dwenger HS)
Bio
Tyler Eifert emerged as a star in the making at tight end in 2010 after Kyle Rudolph was lost for the season midway through the 2010 season. Eifert was named tight end of the week for his performance against Army and is primed for a monster season in 2011.
Tyler Eifert News Archive
Replacing Floyd A Group Eifert
While Michael Floyd is busy getting ready to hear his name called on the first night of the 2012 NFL Draft, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and his offensive coaches are likely still holed up in the Gug trying to figure out a way to replace the record breaking receiver in 2012. The answer [...]
Comments (8) // Published: April 6, 2012
Spring ’12 – Day 7 Video Focuses on the Tight Ends
Notre Dame completed its 7th practice of the 2012 spring football season on Saturday with the Irish scrimmaging in full pads for the first time this spring. We have the video the University released from practice along with some observations. George Atkinson continues to look good running to the perimeter and is showcasing the patience [...]
Comments (0) // Published: April 1, 2012
Eifert, Floyd Named Award Semifinalists
A pair of Notre Dame offensive weapons were named semifinalists for awards honoring the best player at their respective positions on Monday when junior tight end Tyler Eifert was named a semifinalist for the Mackey Award while wide receiver Michael Floyd earned the same distinction for the Biletnikoff Award. Eifert, coming off his best performance [...]
Comments (25) // Published: November 15, 2011
Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 45, Maryland 21
Notre Dame improved to 3-0 in its yearly off-site home game with a relatively easy victory over Maryland on Saturday night – the third blowout win for the Irish in three years in what is now being dubbed the Shamrock Series. Before I get into the game details, I will say that I did really [...]
Comments (48) // Published: November 13, 2011
Finding Some Positives from the Opener
It’s been about 36 hours since Notre Dame’s season opener ended with a thud and while the loss still stings it’s time to move on and start looking towards where the Irish go from here. With that in mind, here are several positive performances and bright spots in an otherwise disappointing display from the Irish [...]
Comments (15) // Published: September 5, 2011
The Indispensables – 2011 Edition
With just over two days remaining until the 2011 season kicks off for Notre Dame, we take a look at our yearly pre-season list of the most indispensable players on the Irish roster. I started this column last year and unfortunately Notre Dame lost four of the ten players I listed for a substantial amount [...]
Comments (2) // Published: September 1, 2011
7 Upper Classmen Ready for their Closeups
So far this week we’ve taken a look at some freshman ready to contribute and some sophomores ready for increased playing time. Today we move up the class ladder and look at some upper classmen who have contributed over the last few years, but are ready to elevate their games to a new level. Theo [...]
Comments (2) // Published: June 16, 2011
Notre Dame Passes Out Some Hardware
The first annual football banquet of the Brian Kelly era at Notre Dame featured a different format than years past. Notre Dame handed out its traditional awards, but a few new ones were handed out during an upbeat night capping off the 2010 season. Here’s a quick recap of all of the awards that were [...]
Comments (7) // Published: January 22, 2011
Tyler Eifert Named Tight End of the Week
Tyler Eifert’s breakout performance last Saturday night in Yankee Stadium drew the attention of more than just Notre Dame fans. The sophomore tight end was named the John Mackey Tight End of the week after his 4 catch, 78 yard, 1 touchdown performance. Efiert, thrust into a starting role when Kyle Rudolph was lost for [...]
Comments (0) // Published: November 24, 2010
Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 27, Army 3
Notre Dame became bowl eligible with a dominating defensive performance in the inaugural football game in Yankee Stadium Saturday night. The Irish defense led the way for the second week in a row as Notre Dame rolled to a 27-3 victory. Here are some thoughts on the game. Offense Tommy Rees wasn’t asked to do [...]
Comments (76) // Published: November 21, 2010
Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 27, Tulsa 28
Wow. I don’t think anyone imagined 11 months ago when Brian Kelly was hired that we’d be discussing back to back losses to Navy and Tulsa, but after an ill-advised decision to throw the football in the final seconds, that is exactly where we’re at. Here are some initial thoughts on the game. Offense Despite [...]
Comments (428) // Published: October 30, 2010
Weis Presser Notes – Post Nevada
Charlie Weis met with the media on Sunday to discuss the victory over Nevada. Here are some notes. Weis said that Jimmy Clausen’s growth is comparable to Brady Quinn’s at this stage in his career. Weis scripted the first 18 offensive plays of the game on Saturday. There wasn’t an update on James Aldridge’s health [...]
Comments (0) // Published: September 7, 2009
’09 Freshman Media Day Notes
Notre Dame held its Freshman Media Day on Friday. After watching all of the free video interviews of the players, here are some highlights and notes. Cierre Wood said that this year’s freshmen are a very tight group. He talked about being the closest with Theo Riddick, Shaquelle Evans, and Manti Te’o noting that Te’o [...]
Comments (0) // Published: August 24, 2009
Weis Talks Freshmen – Presser Notes 8/20
Weis spent most of his session with the media on Thursday discussing the freshman class. Aside from the obvious choices, it seems like there are plenty of candidates for some playing time in 2009. Here’s some notes on what Weis had to say. Manti Te’o got a lot of help from Scott Smith over the [...]
Comments (0) // Published: August 21, 2009
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