Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Notre Dame's linebackers did not play overly well in 2016, but expectations are high for 2017. The Irish linebackers are experienced, talented the position returns a great deal of depth. 

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell preview the position. The staff gives an overview of the entire position, including what will be different for the backers this year from a scheme standpoint. They follow it up with a breakdown of each player before finishing the show off with subscriber questions.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss two importnt upcomging visits for Notre Dame, and give their final thoughts on Notre Dame commits and targets at The Opening Finals

Arguably no position on the Notre Dame roster is facing more scrutiny than is the defensive line heading into the 2017 season. Notre Dame's line was not overly effective for much of the 2016 season, and the Irish will now have to replace its two best players. It is an unproven group, but there is some ability and the Irish coaches seemed optimistic about the group during the spring.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the unit, discussing its top players, its rotation, the main questions about the group and the expectations facing the unit in 2017. 

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden wrap-up the action from the Opening Finals

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden recap Friday's happenings from the Opening Finals in Beaverton, Ore.

BGI recruiting reports David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss the happenings from day one of The Opening Finals in Beaverton, Ore. 

 

 

Notre Dame's offensive line returns four starters from a season ago, and the unit contains two players in seniors Mike McGlinchey and Quenton Nelson that will be All-American and first-round NFL Draft pick caliber players. Their play - and the development of returning starters Sam Mustipher and Alex Bars - will determine whether Notre Dame's offensive line can live up to its lofty preseason expectations.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell preview the line heading into the 2017 season. They discuss the expectations of the group, what must happen for it to meet expectations and then dive into a player-by-player breakdown before answering subscriber questions.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden take a look at the Notre Dame commits and targets that will compete in Nike Football's The Opening Finals this week in Beaverton, Ore.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden talk all things Notre Dame football recruiting.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long doubles as the program's tight ends coach. In the last five years Long did not coach a single four-star player at the position. His 2017 Notre Dame roster will have five former four-star recruits, but what will that mean in regards to college production? Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the tight end position, discussing the individual talents of the players and how the position will be utilized in Long's offense.