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-8 posts tagged "Irish Insider: North Carolina Tar Heels"
Aidan Thomas | Friday, December 18, 2020
As Notre Dame grinded its way to a 4-0 start on the strength of its run game and defense, the underperforming passing game came under intense scrutiny. The deep passing game was shaky at some times and nonexistent at others. Graduate student quarterback Ian Book was avoiding mistakes, but the lack of a vertical aspect
Aidan Thomas | Sunday, November 29, 2020
Somewhat overlooked in the aftermath of the euphoria that was Notre Dame’s 47-40 double-overtime victory over Clemson was the defensive struggles that seemed to plague the Irish, particularly in the deep passing game. A week later, against former Irish quarterback Phil Jurkovec, the Irish secondary again seemed vulnerable to some big plays against Boston College,
Jimmy Ward | Friday, November 27, 2020
When asked whether he was more worried about facing off against Notre Dame’s offense or defense, North Carolina head coach Mack Brown responded, “Yes. I’m concerned about both.” The Tar Heels are sitting at 6-2 on the year and are essentially out of playoff contention. They are coming into this game with absolutely nothing to
Ellen Geyer | Friday, November 27, 2020
It has been an eventful few days for Notre Dame recruiting in a week that has featured both commitments and decommitments from big names. JoJo Johnson, a cornerback in the class of 2021, inked Brian Kelly’s offer, while David Abiara, a defensive end in the same class, parted ways with the Irish. Johnson, a three-star
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The Observer football beat is back in the Zoom studio to provide you with a preview of Notre Dame’s Black Friday showdown against North Carolina. Discussion includes: A brief, brief, brief recap of Notre Dame winning 45-31 against Boston College two weeks ago (0:53). Looking ahead to North Carolina with a high-powered
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
It may be holiday break for Notre Dame students, but that can’t stop student journalism. Sports Editor Hayden Adams is joined by Brian Keyes, Sports Editor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel. The pair discuss Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with North Carolina on Black Friday, with Brian providing insights into the second
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Writer Painful flashback time: Last time Notre Dame had a non-coronavirus-induced bye week around exam time, they came out flat as could be and got embarrassed on the road at Michigan. Will history repeat itself this time around with a Black Friday road trip to Chapel Hill? Well, 1993 didn’t repeat
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Notre Dame Passing This North Carolina team feels like it fits in better in the Big 12 than in the ACC — dynamic, high-power offense expected to make up for a lack-luster defensive performance. There’s no reason to expect that to change come Friday. Opponents average over 261 passing yards against the Tar Heels and