Defense
-
#24 Max Redfield – 2013 Top 25 Notre Dame Football Players
As we continue our countdown of the top 25 players on the 2013 Notre Dame football roster, we hit our first true freshman on the list – 5-star safety super…
Read More » -
Ready for Prime Time ’13: #1 Prince Shembo
Over the last few weeks we have profiled several Notre Dame players who are ready for prime time in 2013 – players who have already shown the ability to be…
Read More » -
Ready for Prime Time ’13: #6 Keivarae Russell
Today we are kicking off a series of posts that we’ll be running over the next week or two on players who are ready for prime time in 2013 –…
Read More » -
Joe Schmidt and the Spirit of Notre Dame
Joe Schmidt’s unwavering dedication and faith in the university finally paid off earlier this month, as he was rewarded with a full scholarship.
Read More » -
Louis Nix, Stephon Tuitt Deserve Pre-Season Hype
Notre Dame defensive linemen Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt are racking up pre-season accolades as the pair of linemates prepare for what could be there final campaigns as members of…
Read More » - ADVERTISMENT
-
How ND’s Defensive Line Compares to the Elite
Defense wins championships. If you’re a Notre Dame fan, the weight of such a statement truly strikes home, with the Fighting Irish defense mostly carrying the offense during the 2012…
Read More » -
Defense Dominates as Notre Dame Wraps Spring Ball
It’s tough to glean much from any spring game. Coaches aren’t going to show much. Young players will get way more snaps than they would normally. And for a bunch…
Read More » -
Manti Te’o, Bob Diaco at the BCS Championship
Who inspires Manti Te'o on the field at Notre Dame? Why does he wear #5? Find out why from Te'o's media session at the BCS Championship game.
Read More » -
Rise of the Drive Killers
One mere month ago pundits knew Notre Dame’s defense would be the critical litmus test for the season after head coach Brian Kelly announced Everett Golson, a redshirt freshman, as…
Read More » -
7 Questions Facing the Notre Dame Defense in 2012
With the Irish poised to start the 2012 season behind red-shirt freshman and new starting quarterback Everett Golson and an offense in transition without the likes of Michael Floyd and Jonas Gray,…
Read More » -
Irish Secondary Has Plenty to Prove
Notre Dame’s 2012 defense will be highlighted by one of the strongest front seven’s in the nation, led by senior linebacker Manti Te’o, and standout sophomore’s Aaron Lynch and Stephon…
Read More » -
Notre Dame Swimming in Depth Along D-line
Notre Dame finds itself in a very unfamiliar position as they progress into fall camp this year. For the first time in a very long time, the Irish are loaded…
Read More » -
Manti and Who In the Middle?
With Brian Smith moving back to outside linebacker and Manti Te’o taking over as one of the inside linebackers in Bob Diaco’s 3-4 defense, an opening exists at one of…
Read More » -
Five Fighting For Two at OLB
As Notre Dame begins the first spring practice in the Brian Kelly Era, the one position where we might see the fiercest competition is at outside linebacker where five talented…
Read More » -
Brian Smith Back Where He Started
Entering his final season at Notre Dame, senior Brian Smith will be changing positions for the third time. This time, however, Smith is moving back to the position that he…
Read More » -
5 Questions Facing the Defense in ’09
Yesterday we took a look at five questions facing the Notre Dame offense in 2009. Today we’ll take a look at five questions facing the young but talented Irish defense.…
Read More » -
Blue/Gold Game Player Observations – Defense
Here’s some thoughts from the Blue/Gold game on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive Line Ethan Johnson – Johnson was a force to be reckoned with Saturday. He got…
Read More » -
Defensive Line Undergoing Youth Movement
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – When the first Notre Dame depth chart was released on Friday, the youth along the Irish defensive line stood out more so than at any…
Read More » -
Spring ’09 Position Battles – Defense
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Notre Dame is losing three starters from the 2008 defense to graduation this year, but a shift back to a 4-3 defense will put a…
Read More » -
Ethan Johnson Emerges
Ethan Johnson has gotten a lot of playing time for a true freshman this year, but it wasn’t until Wednesday night that he really emerged. Against Hawaii last night, Johnson…
Read More » -
That’s What We Call a Sack Lunch
Despite blitzing with great frequency this year, the Notre Dame under has just one sack so far this season. With our relative lack of depth and playmaking ability along the…
Read More » -
Sacks: A Closer Look
DIGGING DEEPER Through the first four games played in 2007, Notre Dame had allowed 24 sacks. In 2008, the Irish have allowed just four sacks. With three returning starters and…
Read More » -
2 Games, 0 Sacks
The best stat of this young 2008 season is by far 0 – as in 0 sacks allowed by the Irish offensive line. After surrendering a NCAA record 58 last…
Read More » -
Season Preview ’08: Linebackers
Ever since Brandon Hoyte and Corey Mayes graduated after the 2005 season, the linebacker position has been a liability for the Notre Dame defense. The past two seasons the Irish…
Read More » -
Season Preview ’08: Defensive Line
The one position where Notre Dame will experience the biggest depth concerns in 2008 will be along the defensive line. Notre Dame will only be replacing one starter along the…
Read More »