Podcast: Can Notre Dame Win A Title with a Run First Offensive Identity?
We went years without a podcast, then we went four days in between recording podcasts so we’re really doing it, folks. We had fun recording this one too because we talked about a fun topic. Remember when the mantra among the fanbase was “run the damn ball”? And then when Notre Dame just “ran the damn ball” the narrative was Notre Dame couldn’t win a title with a power first mentality. Well, we touched on that and more today.
- Some quick recruiting updates at linebacker and running back
- Why the state of the program is in a really good place – even though there is some work to do yet
- Should Notre Dame air it out more or lean into the run-first attack we saw last year?
- Marcus Freeman is kind of awesome
- Did Notre Dame miss out on a title in 2015 because Brian Vangorder was very much not awesome at all?
- Why even be a fan if you don’t let yourself dream big this time of year?
- Triple IPAs: pretty, pretty good
Oh, and I started off the episode lamenting last week’s episode were he wasn’t outraged at a potential 9-3 season. Don’t worry, by the end of the episode, I talked myself into a floor of 11-1 and came to the realization that Notre Dame is probably winning the national title in 2021. (Okay, not really, but like I said in the pod, part of being a fan is daring to dream big). You can follow our podcast on Spotify now, but we are still waiting on approval from Apple to get into iTunes (hopefully in the next couple of days).
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Frank Vitovitch has been Co-Owner and Editor in Chief of UHND.com since joining forces with Kyle Flavin in 1999. Since that time, he has written over 2,000 articles covering Notre Dame football, recruiting, and basketball. He also works with all staff and external writers on all articles published on UHND.com. Frank's love for Notre Dame football started at a young age watching Rocket Ismail give opposing coaches ulcers in the late 1980's. By day Frank works in marketing and holds a degree in Digital Media from Drexel University. Frank's work has been cited by online/print editions of NBC Sports, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated and has been quoted on air by ESPN's Collin Cowherd. He's conducted interviews with Notre Dame legends Rocket Ismail, Randy Kinder, Lee Becton, Reggie Brooks, Michael Stonebreaker, and Ned Bolcar among others over his 20+ years of covering Notre Dame football. He's also been published in the print edition of USA Today Sports Weekly and the USA Today College Football Preview multiple times. Other Published Works/Citations for Frank Three Reasons Notre Dame Will Beat Alabama - USA Today Notre Dame Suspends WR Kevin Stepherson, RB C.J. Holmes Indefinitely - Bleacher Report Notre Dame / Ohio State Fiesta Bowl Preview - Eleven Warriors Brace Yourself: The Fighting Irish are Relevant Again - Sports on Earth Interviews with the Enemy: A Q&A with Frank Vitovitch of UHND - Yahoo! Sports Five Good Minutes: Notre Dame Football Preview With UHND.com - BC Interruption Vicious Electronic Questioning with UHND - MGO Blog
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Frank – If you are reading these comments…I think you’ll find better success on your podcasts if you offer more, short discussions. Love that your doing these.
Yes, Notre Dame missed out on a title because of Brian VanGorder, now give it up already! My God.
To wwin a national championship you must. Be able To change from pass Ffirst to run first and vice versa depending on the opponents defense. To favor one over the other season long rarely works for a whole season. The opponents personel is always a consideration as well. Once ara was asked which of his three greatest qbs he would start if he had his choice. Ara answered this way…he askes who are we playing?!!!
Agree, need both a running game and a passing game. The offenses today need a bunch of chunk plays with 3 or 4 receivers and 2 or 3 running backs that can hit a homerun on every play. With a great quarterback. This os what Alabama,Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma have every year that allows them to average 45 to 50 points a game. Even Brian Kelly said we have to put a Will Fuller and a Michael Floyd on the field at the same time. Charlie Weis did not recruit the offensive line very well or defense very well but Weis brought in great skilled players, Theo Riddick, Armondo Allen Kyle Rudolph, Golden Tate,Michael Floyd. Darius Walker Jimmy Clausen. Therefore I do t buy all the excuses that it cany be done . If the receivers dont perform this year Del has to go.