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-11 posts tagged "Irish Insider: North Carolina"
Benjamin Padanilam | Monday, October 9, 2017
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — When No. 21 Notre Dame made the decision to start sophomore Ian Book at quarterback against North Carolina in place of the injured Brandon Wimbush, it knew the offense was probably going to look a little different. And in some ways it did; but in some ways, it did not. The differences were apparent:
Daniel O'Boyle | Monday, October 9, 2017
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ian Book made his first start. Josh Adams earned a first down. Ian Book threw his first pass as a starter. Tyler Newsome punted. Ian Book escaped pressure and made his first run as a starter. Tyler Newsome punted again. Ian Book rolled out and threw downfield for the first time
Benjamin Padanilam | Monday, October 9, 2017
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Saturday’s game against North Carolina could’ve been billed as a chance to learn about who this Notre Dame team really is. The expectation for most of the week was that junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush wouldn’t be able to go, leaving sophomore Ian Book to start in his place. And just under 30
The Observer | Friday, October 6, 2017
Sky’s the limit: As a player and leader, Nyles Morgan is making the most of his final season with the Irish Despite questions at quarterback, Irish offense feels prepared O’Boyle: Wimbush will be quarterback going forward, despite flaws Irish set to face injury-ravaged North Carolina squad Notre Dame extends two offers leading up to major
Tobias Hoonhout | Friday, October 6, 2017
Nyles Morgan has always been a guy that let his talking happen on the field. An Army All-American in high school, Morgan committed to Notre Dame over a number of schools, including SEC powerhouses Ole Miss and Florida. “I took my official at the USC game, and that was like one of the most amazing things
Marek Mazurek | Friday, October 6, 2017
When a starter has to sit out due to an injury, it’s almost always a bad thing. It’s basically the definition of the situation. But should starting junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush have to sit out for Saturday’s game against North Carolina, Notre Dame may not be in that bad of a position. On Tuesday, Irish
Daniel O'Boyle | Friday, October 6, 2017
Here’s something we know: If Notre Dame loses to 1-4 North Carolina, it’ll ruin its season. That goes without saying. This Tar Heels team started the year without much experience and has been ravaged by injuries. Its only victory this year was over Conference-USA opponent Old Dominion. There’s a lot to say about how a loss to
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, October 6, 2017
This season was going to be a rebuilding one for the Tar Heels, who lost many of their top faces on offense either to the NFL or to graduation. Without starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who is now under center for the Chicago Bears, running backs T.J. Logan and Elijah Hood and wide receivers Ryan Switzer
Benjamin Padanilam | Friday, October 6, 2017
For many people, Notre Dame’s 52-17 win over Miami (OH) on Saturday did not do much to move the needle of Notre Dame’s season. On the recruiting trail, however, the win did move the needle for several of the high school athletes the Irish (4-1) had on campus this weekend. Although Notre Dame had fewer
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 6, 2017
Tar Heels Passing For all the problems North Carolina faces, its passing offense isn’t a main concern. Tar Heel head coach Larry Fedora has rolled with redshirt freshman Chazz Surratt as his starting quarterback and the results have been average. Surratt has only thrown two interceptions this season, despite his inexperience, and his passing totals