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Wiscy and Cinci ended the 2021 season with the 3rd and 8th best defenses (respectively). Better than "pretty good".
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I think from a scheme standpoint, I have to imagine Buchner's skill set is much more advantageous for the 2022 ND team. Even if we accept the fact that his throwing may be below Pyne's ( FTR, I believe that it's undecided at this point), the ability and threat of him running will allow for more tactical scheming to make up for any potential shortfall.
Look at it compared to Coan last year. He was a statue and teams knew it. Now, the OL play clearly didn't help. But the offense was so up and down because it required high levels of execution given the skill sets of the QB and the rest of the offense. As we look to next year, there are probably 3 likely themes that will emerge....1) OL play will be significantly improved and will likely be the most consistent part of the offense 2) WR depth will be limited 3) there will be diverse skill sets in the backfield.
Looking at those 3 things and given what we know about TB and Pyne, I struggle to see where the offense is consistently put in better situations with Pyne. It's not a knock on the kid either BTW. I think it would be different if we were 7 deep at WR. But we don't have a roster for that as it stands today. The best way is to have a Power Spread attack that holds an extra guy in the box to allow for Davis, Styles, Mayer and RB's out of the backfield to be schemed open in the passing attack. It should be simple reads that makes the defenders have to read and react, giving our guys one step advantage. We don't need TB to be Brady Quiin. We need TB to be able to know pre-snap which 2 or 3 defenders to key on and make it easy for him. His legs will ultimately make his arm better.
Look at it compared to Coan last year. He was a statue and teams knew it. Now, the OL play clearly didn't help. But the offense was so up and down because it required high levels of execution given the skill sets of the QB and the rest of the offense. As we look to next year, there are probably 3 likely themes that will emerge....1) OL play will be significantly improved and will likely be the most consistent part of the offense 2) WR depth will be limited 3) there will be diverse skill sets in the backfield.
Looking at those 3 things and given what we know about TB and Pyne, I struggle to see where the offense is consistently put in better situations with Pyne. It's not a knock on the kid either BTW. I think it would be different if we were 7 deep at WR. But we don't have a roster for that as it stands today. The best way is to have a Power Spread attack that holds an extra guy in the box to allow for Davis, Styles, Mayer and RB's out of the backfield to be schemed open in the passing attack. It should be simple reads that makes the defenders have to read and react, giving our guys one step advantage. We don't need TB to be Brady Quiin. We need TB to be able to know pre-snap which 2 or 3 defenders to key on and make it easy for him. His legs will ultimately make his arm better.
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The power spread!
And in terms of the run game specifically, there are going to be some frustrating plays where TB misses a read for the handoff, or where a RB gets shoe-stringed by a single edge defender, and those plays might kill some drives before they really get started...
But there are also going to be some big, big plays where TB or the RB's (or even Styles/Lenzy) hit a seam on a run play based on how they're going to have to deploy Mayer and the other TE's, keeping a run defender on the perimeter and opening unique lanes.
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Love to hear those comments on Onye and Ford.
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Everything Notre Dame DL Isaiah Foskey Said on Tuesday
Notre Dame coaches and players spoke with the media again on Tuesday. Here is everything Fighting Irish defensive end Isaiah Foskey had to say.
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Watch: Howard Cross, Jacob Lacey, Rylie Mills and Isaiah Foskey on Learning Notre Dame's New Defensive Scheme
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Everything Notre Dame DL Howard Cross Said on Tuesday
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Reliable, Healthy Lacey Primed to Emerge at Nose Tackle
Lacey’s most noteworthy performance to date came at the most necessary time. With Kurt Hinish sidelined due to migraines against Wisconsin, Lacey stepped up with a disruptive performance that helped limit the Badgers to 78 yards rushing and 13 points in Notre Dame’s four-touchdown victory.
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While Hinish was a stalwart at NT that provided a lot of value to the team. A healthy Lacey is an athletic upgrade. Really looking forward to seeing how he does with a full, healthy, off-season at NT. Sometimes when these players don't hit right away, for whatever reason, we tend to forget that at one point this was an ND/Clemson battle for a top 100 DT.
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Everything Notre Dame WR Lorenzo Styles Said This Weekend
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Everything Notre Dame WR Jayden Thomas Said This Weekend
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Everything Notre Dame DL Rylie Mills Said on Tuesday
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Everything Notre Dame DL Jacob Lacey Said on Tuesday
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Good info to read.Everything Notre Dame DL Rylie Mills Said on Tuesday
Notre Dame coaches and players spoke with the media again on Tuesday. Here is everything Fighting Irish defensive lineman Rylie Mills had to say.
Everything Notre Dame DL Jacob Lacey Said on Tuesday
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Some of this article will be redundant to the others from 247 but there are a few quotes in here that I did not see before. Worth the read. Tyson Ford is what we thought he was when he committed so long ago.
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Notre Dame's Young Defensive Linemen Impressing
It's early, but Notre Dame's young defensive linemen have turned heads this spring.
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He did have the concussion, but O Malley and Prister have both heard Thomas is ahead in development to Colzie at this stage.
Seen pretty nice praise on Correll across the board. Think the OG move was a disaster but he has to still be considered Patterson’s successor, just a little later than we expected
Bertrand’s injury is really giving JR a chance and he’s killing it apparently. Would not be opposed to seeing Bauer, JR, Bertrand be the order
Seen pretty nice praise on Correll across the board. Think the OG move was a disaster but he has to still be considered Patterson’s successor, just a little later than we expected
Bertrand’s injury is really giving JR a chance and he’s killing it apparently. Would not be opposed to seeing Bauer, JR, Bertrand be the order
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Didn't Prister or O Malley comment earlier this spring on his weight? Guess that isn't a thing anymore?
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Don’t remember that specifically but they could have he’s indefinitely gonna be smaller than you’d want more than likely. I thought Rocco’s weight has been the bigger question
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found it.
Notre Dame Practice Report: Offense (March 26)
An extremely physical practice was highlighted by ample scrimmage time and 11-on-11 work with tackle-to-the-ground segments.
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Oh I for some reason just assumed you were referring to Correll hahafound it.
Notre Dame Practice Report: Offense (March 26)
An extremely physical practice was highlighted by ample scrimmage time and 11-on-11 work with tackle-to-the-ground segments.
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Yea, my bad.
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Who's JR? Junior ie Niuafe?
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It the OL's turn with the media.
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Everything Notre Dame’s Harry Hiestand Said on Thursday
Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand spoke with the media on Thursday. Here is everything he had to say.
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Everything Notre Dame OL Jarrett Patterson Said on Thursday
Notre Dame offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson spoke with the media on Thursday. Here is everything he had to say.
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Watch: Harry Hiestand His Expectations For The Offensive Line This Spring
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Watch: Jarrett Patterson, Josh Lugg and Andrew Kristofic on The Impact of Harry Hiestand
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Everything Notre Dame OL Zeke Correll Said on Thursday
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Everything Notre Dame OL Josh Lugg Said on Thursday
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nice to hear Thomas is developing. He was somewhat the "after thought" 3rd receive in that class. With current depth chart theres snaps to be had and we need about everyone to pan out in some fashion.
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It the OL's turn with the media.
Everything Notre Dame’s Harry Hiestand Said on Thursday
Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand spoke with the media on Thursday. Here is everything he had to say.
Everything Notre Dame OL Jarrett Patterson Said on Thursday
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Watch: Harry Hiestand His Expectations For The Offensive Line This Spring
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Watch: Jarrett Patterson, Josh Lugg and Andrew Kristofic on The Impact of Harry Hiestand
Jarrett Patterson, Josh Lugg and Andrew Kristofic talk about how the return of offensive line coach Harry Hiestand has taken the group to a whole new level so far this spring.
Damn, loved hearing the comments from Patterson, Lugg, and Kristofic. They were kind to Quinn, but the consensus seems to be they're reaching a whole new level now. I still can't believe there were fans that questioned the rehiring of HH. Really like what everyone is saying so far, hopefully it translates to the field. Columbus will be an incredible test with the DL they always produce.
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Washington said he is impressed with Harry. It's forcing his linemen to better utilize their hands and use better technique.
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Watch: Marcus Freeman Comments on Spring Camp, Al Golden's Impact and His Teams Strengths
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Everything Al Golden Said on Saturday
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Everything Tommy Rees Said on Saturday
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Apparently he doesn't look ready yet. Getting pushed around.
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Singer said he’s heard Burnham has “moved” to Vyper.
I assumed he was getting work everywhere and we’re still mid spring so not sure how much of a move per se that really is but noteworthy nonetheless. Either way, this was the path I think that has always made sense to getting on the field freshman year. Not sure Gobaira is big enough yet. Not sure what you get from Ekonwu or Schweitzer. Makes him probably one injury away.
I assumed he was getting work everywhere and we’re still mid spring so not sure how much of a move per se that really is but noteworthy nonetheless. Either way, this was the path I think that has always made sense to getting on the field freshman year. Not sure Gobaira is big enough yet. Not sure what you get from Ekonwu or Schweitzer. Makes him probably one injury away.
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As an early member of the Burnham to Vyper fan club it makes sense with how the Vyper was used last year. But, I’m not sure Gobaira’s size is playing a role. At least it’d be pretty surprising as Burnham is listed at 6’4 214 and Gobaira is 6’5 230.
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I was able to watch yesterday's practice in person. Absolutely first class experience. I'm busy watching the Masters right now and I'll try to put a report of what I saw together tomorrow. The new indoor facility is incredible I will say