In 2010, the Notre Dame defense improved dramatically over its 2009 output, making big leaps in scoring defense (63rd nationally to 23rd), interceptions (50th to 19th) and sacks (89th to 54th). Those numbers come mostly from the final four games, when they seem to just "get it," a stark contrast from the first nine games where they showed potential but were also very … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Defense: Too Early 2011 Season Preview
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Notre Dame Upsets #14 Utah, But Don’t Get Too Carried Away
The Irish got exactly what they needed on a rainy Saturday afternoon in South Bend. Facing a Utah team hoping to prove last week was the exception, not the rule, Notre Dame made a loud statement. Freshman QB Tommy Rees executed Brian Kelly’s spread effectively, and the defense only allowed three points. Coming off of two bad losses, including last week’s questionable … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Upsets #14 Utah, But Don’t Get Too Carried Away
Blue Chip LB Manti Te’o leads Notre Dame’s Defense
Notre Dame head Coach Brian Kelly made it quite clear at Media Day who his leader on defense will be this season. "There are guys that people gravitate towards. There are guys that set a standard for the way they play. And right now it's (Manti) Te'o on defense and (Michael) Floyd on offense," Kelly said at the season opening presser. Te'o, an inside linebacker, is one of … [Read more...] about Blue Chip LB Manti Te’o leads Notre Dame’s Defense