Latina

[dylan020]

Since we're almost all in agreement that Latina should go....who does he get replaced by? realistically who do we have a chance at bringing in

 

[NDsuperfan09]

Anybody, I'm sure theres guys or ladies that post here that could do a better job than Latina.

 

[Junkhead]

I vote for Andy Heck. Currently the OL coach for the Jaguars.
jaguars.com > Team > Coaches > Andy Heck Bio

 

[goldandblue]

I do think that Latina needs to go. He has not been able to build a dominate line since he has been here. Yes they improved vast amounts in the passing game. but that is not enough.

 

[Irish 83]

Good thinking Junkhead, I think Heck would be perfect, but I wonder what our chances of getting him from the NFL look like?

 

[Junkhead]

Good thinking Junkhead, I think Heck would be perfect, but I wonder what our chances of getting him from the NFL look like?

Pretty hard to tell if he would want to move up in the NFL, or be thrilled to get a chance to come back to ND. I remember watching him play, but I forgot that he only played OT at ND for one season (after being a TE). And he was the 15th overall pick in the draft, after one season! If I were Weis, I'd be looking for a replacement for Latina yesterday! It will mean his job if he can't fine someone who can coach the line to at least average play.

 

[MattDMB72]

I'm not saying that Latina needs to be fired, because from what I've come to know he's a great coach and CW seems to respect him a lot, but its just tough to watch us not be able to run the ball week and and week out. We have the talent at every position on the OLine, we have the talent and RB, so whats the deal. I keep reading that we don't have the right players and they need to develop and what not, but wait til next week and Navy just crams the ball down our throat on every play. Those guys are not 4* and 5* lineman and they evidently do a good enough job to clear some holes for the 2* and 3* running backs to go through week after week. If average teams are doing it with average players, why can't we?

 

[Sureal]

After I seen that nose tackle freakin' blow up #55 for a TFL I'm ready to call for the team equipment manager's head. Ridiculous. Tired of seeing this crap. As much as people rag on NDOM I have to admit I have ventured over to the dark side. I'm repping every negative thing he has to say for now on. I'm pissed. What the hell!!! Mind you I was even more pissed Saturday. I'm sick of the excuses. Flipping BLOCK!!!


I know they are young but can somebody break down how many starts and apperances in games these guys have? When is that corner going to be turned? Damn it. I'm sick of feeling like this on Monday mornings. This is B.S!!! Something needs to happen.

 

[Sureal]

Ok since I'm still on the dark side. I'm much more calm just 3 hours later... LOL!!!

I posted some on other sites and it's been theraputic. Still pissed though. Just not as pissed...

 

[FrankMA]

I know they are young but can somebody break down how many starts and apperances in games these guys have? When is that corner going to be turned? Damn it. I'm sick of feeling like this on Monday mornings. This is B.S!!! Something needs to happen.

They are young; however, most of them have been starting since last year except Trev.
I don't expect perfection, but Isn't it time to start seeing a little improvement in the run blocking going into game 9 of the season even if it was their first year as starters.

 

[Sureal]

My point exactly Frank. They need to start stepping up already.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

I have never really been too big on calling for coaches to be canned, but I have to agree with the sentiment in regards to Latina. While we are at it, I would throw Mendoza's name in there as well. To me, our line hasn't looked strong in a few years. These guys are absolute monsters, size-wise, but they routinely get manhandled by smaller opponents. Sam Young, at 6'8" and 320+, with three years of starting under him, should be one of the most dominant linemen in the nation. There is no excuse for him not to be a Jake Long-caliber player right now! Instead, he often looks more like Shelly Long out there. We couldn't even get a wide receiver to come in at a good weight this season.

I vote for irishmarine to be our next strength and conditioning coach!!!
As far as our O line coach, how about Aaron Taylor? He is busy with his philanthropic efforts, but helping our offensive line could be viewed as charity too!

Holy crap! I just realized I am going down a very negative path! That is not like me! What have I become?!?

 

[Sureal]

I have never really been too big on calling for coaches to be canned, but I have to agree with the sentiment in regards to Latina. While we are at it, I would throw Mendoza's name in there as well. To me, our line hasn't looked strong in a few years. These guys are absolute monsters, size-wise, but they routinely get manhandled by smaller opponents. Sam Young, at 6'8" and 320+, with three years of starting under him, should be one of the most dominant linemen in the nation. There is no excuse for him not to be a Jake Long-caliber player right now! Instead, he often looks more like Shelly Long out there. We couldn't even get a wide receiver to come in at a good weight this season.

I vote for irishmarine to be our next strength and conditioning coach!!!
As far as our O line coach, how about Aaron Taylor? He is busy with his philanthropic efforts, but helping our offensive line could be viewed as charity too!

Holy crap! I just realized I am going down a very negative path! That is not like me! What have I become?!?

I see you have become a disciple... Of the Dark Side!!!!

Muwahahahahahah!!!

 

[ashellm]

They are young; however, most of them have been starting since last year except Trev.
I don't expect perfection, but Isn't it time to start seeing a little improvement in the run blocking going into game 9 of the season even if it was their first year as starters.

not an excuse any more frank. they are still laying cut blocks for the love of god. nothing says "pussy" any more than cutblock

 

[Irish Rogue]

I'm not saying that Latina needs to be fired, because from what I've come to know he's a great coach and CW seems to respect him a lot, but its just tough to watch us not be able to run the ball week and and week out. We have the talent at every position on the OLine, we have the talent and RB, so whats the deal. I keep reading that we don't have the right players and they need to develop and what not, but wait til next week and Navy just crams the ball down our throat on every play. Those guys are not 4* and 5* lineman and they evidently do a good enough job to clear some holes for the 2* and 3* running backs to go through week after week. If average teams are doing it with average players, why can't we?

This is an obvious sign of poor coaching/schemes. Latina should be the first guy to be canned, along with the special teams coach. The oline has not been good for the last 3 seasons.

 

[phork]

Latina's handywork. Or maybe Handiwork?

YouTube - BJ Raji uses one Notre Dame player to tackle another.

 

[Sureal]

This is the play that pissed me off and landed me square into the dark side.

Phork,

You're like the Commander. Everytime I think of crossing back over to the Jedi you pull me back over to the dark side...

 

[phork]

/Strange Brew/

Come to the darkside Luke, you knob !

 

[WaveDomer]

/Strange Brew/

Come to the darkside Luke, you knob !

Speaking of knob, check out the other YouTube vids that come up with the "BJ" block. That video is ridiculous. Maybe ND needs to go totally old school and only run 5 offensive plays. Just run and run and run those plays all day. Then they will have the simplicity of that just drilled into them. I'm feeling the Dark Side too, I think. Or maybe it's that cheeseburger I just had.

 

[BeatSC]

Our running plays need way more imagination. Could we please try a direct snap to Aldridge or run the half end around to Tate again after the fake up the middle?

 

[WaveDomer]

Our running plays need way more imagination. Could we please try a direct snap to Aldridge or run the half end around to Tate again after the fake up the middle?

I think our running plays need more blocking. Imagination is great, but if you can't block consistently and open holes, forget imagination.