Spring Football Focus, Part II: Conditioning

Published on: 23rd March, 2010

Usually, when a coach gets let go and a new regime is brought it, it’s because the original system wasn’t producing results and, like a pendulum, the administration heads to the opposite side of the philosophical spectrum. The transition can be full of bumps and many things can happen in ...

Spring Football Focus Part I: Personnel Changes

Published on: 7th March, 2010

For most Notre Dame Football fans this off-season has been a whirlwind of news—a somewhat reserved excitement and hopeful optimism for what the 2010 season holds for the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame let a coach go, hired a promising replacement, said goodbye to a handful of players who are currently ...

New Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly Already Under Pressure

Published on: 11th December, 2009

When trying to get a high school football recruit to come to Notre Dame, one of the biggest draws is the added exposure that player will receive, not only from the fans across the nation, but professional scouts as well. Storied history? Check. Historical significance? Check. Facilities that are second to ...

Where’s Our Golden Ticket?

Published on: 7th December, 2009

Since the press conference held by Notre Dame’s Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick last Monday announcing the departure of Charlie Weis, the entire Notre Dame fan base has been on the edge of their seat, constantly checking the internet and ESPN, to see if any head way has been made in ...

The Problem With Hype and History

Published on: 17th October, 2009

The head coaching position for the Notre Dame football team is arguably the most high-profile position in the country. Not only do you have to deal with constant exposure and criticism from television personalities, radio broadcasters, and magazine and newspaper writers, but you also have to deal with the incredible ...

For Better or Worse: Re-Evaluating Irish Expectations (Part 1)

Published on: 30th September, 2009

Based on pre-season expectations, most Irish fans are starting to grumble about the state of the football program at Notre Dame. Some people are waiting to see if the two previous close wins will catch up to the Irish, similar to the Michigan game. Around the nation, Irish fans are ...

Why 2008+1=2005

Published on: 15th August, 2009

“‘Right now, you’re a six and five football team. And guess what, that’s just not good enough. It’s not good enough for you and it’s certainly not going to be good enough for me.” —Charlie Weis Those words echoed a feeling of hope that the future for the Notre Dame football ...