What defense are we running?

[WestCoast]

I was talking to a defensive player last week who said he and the other players loved the new D-coordinator and his system. He said there was a somewhat significant group of players who didn't really like Diaco that much.

And.....



[you can't drop that type of gossip then not elaborate]

 

[dublinirish]

OFD do some great film breakdown, heres their latest on the ND defensive fronts of 2013:
Investigating Notre Dame's Multiple Front Defense, Part 1 - One Foot Down

 

[NDinL.A.]

And.....



[you can't drop that type of gossip then not elaborate]

I'll help out until he gets a chance to expand (if he can). This was spoken about at one of the ISD lunches in January, from 2 people with contacts deep inside the program. A lot of the players did not like Diaco. This shocked me because I thought the players loved him. Not so, according to 2 people I trust. The feeling was he was selfish and only looking out for his next job.

And then 2 weeks ago I talked to another guy who knows several players, and he said the same thing. His exact words: "Diaco was friggin' psycho. Like straight up psycho." Said the same thing about a lot of the players nit liking him. and believe me, this guy would know. He also told me that the players love BVG so far, as Burning River eluded to.

And Sean Mele at ISD played for BVG and he's told some phenomenal stories about BVG; he predicted when BVG was hired that the players would love him.

 

[ulukinatme]

Thanks, NDinLa, great stuff as always. A little surprising that the guys weren't all big fans of Diaco, but now I'm kinda curious why he was considered psycho. Maybe that's why we didn't see many halftime/post game speeches from Bob in the ND behind the scenes highlights.

 

[T Town Tommy]

Has it been determined if BVG will coach from the field or in the box? If it's the field, you guys will be in for a treat. He is extremely animated and displays some serious energy.

 

[dublinirish]

Has it been determined if BVG will coach from the field or in the box? If it's the field, you guys will be in for a treat. He is extremely animated and displays some serious energy.

i think he always coached from the field in cfb no?

 

[T Town Tommy]

i think he always coached from the field in cfb no?

He has in the past. Just didn't know if that would change now that he is at ND. Don't know if BK has a preference. I am sure BVG would want to stay down on the field.

 

[ulukinatme]

i think he always coached from the field in cfb no?

Of course. You can't hide that 'stache in a booth, it must be on the field to be appreciated.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

He has in the past. Just didn't know if that would change now that he is at ND. Don't know if BK has a preference. I am sure BVG would want to stay down on the field.

If it has a positive effect on the players, then I hope BK let's him make that call. I have a feeling BK will be more hands off with VanGorder because he respects his experience. Diaco was still learning and every once in a while, it seemed like Kelly would reel him in. VanGorder has worked on all sides and at all stages of the game. He knows how to handle himself and I'd be psyched if he added some energy and grittiness to this defense.

Translation: create turnovers and stop the run and his antics will be laughed at and enjoyed.

 

[ulukinatme]

The all important question

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"OFD Films" takes a look at how new DC VanGorder schemed against the triple option in 2004. <a href="http://t.co/0LzbCAwQ4w">http://t.co/0LzbCAwQ4w</a> <a href="http://t.co/rE4JhQrzQx">pic.twitter.com/rE4JhQrzQx</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/statuses/443473740009971712">March 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[OCIrish]

I'll help out until he gets a chance to expand (if he can). This was spoken about at one of the ISD lunches in January, from 2 people with contacts deep inside the program. A lot of the players did not like Diaco. This shocked me because I thought the players loved him. Not so, according to 2 people I trust. The feeling was he was selfish and only looking out for his next job.

And then 2 weeks ago I talked to another guy who knows several players, and he said the same thing. His exact words: "Diaco was friggin' psycho. Like straight up psycho." Said the same thing about a lot of the players nit liking him. and believe me, this guy would know. He also told me that the players love BVG so far, as Burning River eluded to.

And Sean Mele at ISD played for BVG and he's told some phenomenal stories about BVG; he predicted when BVG was hired that the players would love him.

I was able to rep BR......Hollywood, thanks for the info. I'll rep you as soon as I'm allowed!!!

 

[dublinirish]

its gonna be funny when the games roll around cos we all wanna see a BVG freakout but of course dont really want the defense to do anything so bad to cause one

 

[PANDFAN]

Investigating Notre Dame's Multiple Front Defense, Part 1 - One Foot Down

 

[T Town Tommy]

its gonna be funny when the games roll around cos we all wanna see a BVG freakout but of course dont really want the defense to do anything so bad to cause one

He freaks on a defensive stop on third and one just as often as he freaks on a blown coverage. But yeah... gonna be fun watching if he continues it. Hopefully there will be more stops than blown coverages.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I'm hoping for an on-the-field Van Gorder. The best DC in college football, Coach Foster at VT, is VERY on-the-field, and very instant-coaching with his players --- including lots of visible congratulating if not wild positive emotionalism when big plays occur. I must believe that this makes the guys want to play even harder for him.

 

[ulukinatme]

He freaks on a defensive stop on third and one just as often as he freaks on a blown coverage. But yeah... gonna be fun watching if he continues it. Hopefully there will be more stops than blown coverages.

The sideline could be a roller coaster of emotion. Defense does well, BVG goes crazy. Offense screws up, BK goes crazy. Either way, TV viewers will be entertained.

 

[IrishBlood81]

I hope it's better than the defense our men's bball team is purporting to play right now.

Which wouldn't be saying much but yes I do hope so as well.

 

[tko]

I think we need to name our defensive scheme the Alien Defense.

 

[dublinirish]

I think we need to name our defensive scheme the Alien Defense.

Predator slotted in to play WLB?