Joe Rudolph - Offensive Line Coach

[Katzenboyer]

Rudolph should be lauded for the job he's done this year.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Rudolph should be lauded for the job he's done this year.

He's also done it while setting them up for the future. Everybody of significance on ND's line has at least 2 more years of eligibility.

 

[Katzenboyer]

He's also done it while setting them up for the future. Everybody of significance on ND's line has at least 2 more years of eligibility.

It's a great position to be in. No better place to build depth than the trenches.

 

[NDFAN2008]

He's also done it while setting them up for the future. Everybody of significance on ND's line has at least 2 more years of eligibility.

Most have 3

 

[Rockin’Irish]

We should be pretty excited about the ceiling for next year‘s OL performance.

 

[Old Man Mike]

... and one little thing to add: when our precocious young LT went down for a few plays, Tosh Baker came in and we ran left, and he just smashed the FSU Line in, setting up big gains. Kind of remarkable that coach has everybody ready.

 

[Katzenboyer]

Are we anticipating that Jagusah gets the starting nod next year at LT? Or does the team just keep Knapp at LT next year and find another place for CJ?

 

[irishff1014]

Rudolph should be lauded for the job he's done this year.

Wow that’s crazy. They have definitely improved through out the season. Didn’t think we would see this though. Great work coaches and players.

 

[BobbyMac]

... and one little thing to add: when our precocious young LT went down for a few plays, Tosh Baker came in and we ran left, and he just smashed the FSU Line in, setting up big gains. Kind of remarkable that coach has everybody ready.

He certainly did. I’d have gone for 2 yds thru that hole.

 

[NDohio]

Are we anticipating that Jagusah gets the starting nod next year at LT? Or does the team just keep Knapp at LT next year and find another place for CJ?

I would anticipate Lambert beating both of them out next year.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

He certainly did. I’d have gone for 2 yds thru that hole.

I think I could've gotten 5.

 

[Katzenboyer]

I would anticipate Lambert beating both of them out next year.

Maybe, but I could see ND sticking with the guy who has starts under his belt at LT before handing it to a new guy.

It's certainly a good problem to have, though.

 

[SDIrishFan]

Are we anticipating that Jagusah gets the starting nod next year at LT? Or does the team just keep Knapp at LT next year and find another place for CJ?

It's crazy to think of next year. But, I could see Knapp not starting at all next year, or bumping inside. I don't know that Craig will be ready to go game 1 next year, so do you bring Coogan back? Lambert should be ready (and will likely stay on the right side), but then what do you do with Wagner, who by all accounts has been one of our most consistent lineman all year?

I contend that Rocco has been the 5th best OL this year, would he go back to the bench and be okay with it? Who else leaves because of the logjam?

I'm still not convinced Jagusah is a true LT either. Could be a better mauling guard. Would Black come in and contend at LT right away?

If I had to pick now, I'd say left to right: Jagusah - Coogan (maybe Wagner) - Craig - Shrauth - Lambert

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I think I could've gotten 5.

Don’t sell yourself short. You have easily gotten a first down but would then fumble.

 

[Giddyup]

I’m giving this man some early props. Second in the nation in yards per carry and I’m guessing we have a low sacks given up number. Let’s keep it going. No wonder Jonathon Taylor was a stud behind his lines.

 

[NDFAN2008]

We should win the top OL reward hands down especially considering what we did against Army

 

[HouseofPain]

Don’t sell yourself short. You have easily gotten a first down but would then fumble.

How many Levi runs to make up for putting that rock on the ground?

 

[GrangerIrish24]

How many Levi runs to make up for putting that rock on the ground?

Zero because he gave it his all

 

[Riddickulous]

A+ job this season.

 

[Giddyup]

Knew him from his Wisconsin job. Thought he might be our biggest hire in awhile. So far so good

 

[CoachB]

Thank you, Joe. Thank you!

 

[Bluto]

Somebody buy that guy a beer!

 

[Giddyup]

He was a helluva guard at Wisconsin too under Bill Callahan’s tutelage

 

[INLaw]

I also like his recruiting. Early returns from a position that doesn’t often give early returns. Also he had the connect with Knapp and brought him in as “his guy” and welp that was clearly a great evaluation

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Deck stacked against him?
No problem
Absolutely insane he did this with all the injuries and a literal 18 year old at LT that was never really projected there

 

[Irish#1]

I have a feeling he had a little talk with his guys at halftime.

 

[T-Boone]

I have a feeling he had a little talk with his guys at halftime.

Was it a “do your fing job” type talk?

 

[FU BK]

Was it a “do your fing job” type talk?

Told them no one is scared of us passing....need some big boy holes for the double headed backfield monster

 

[dublinirish]

 

[Irish#1]

People weren't sure about Joe at the beginning of the season, but he's proven to be the guy.