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The Irish Illustrated Insider podcast is hosted by Tim Prister, Tim O’Malley, John Brice, and Pete Sampson. This podcast provides the latest Notre Dame football news and analysis.
Episodes
Key Points:
- Longest Season Impact: Discussion on the potential positives and negatives of Notre Dame's longest season ever, including the impact on younger players and the possibility of returning players hitting a wall.
- Hypothetical Player Performances: Speculation about the likelihood of various players achieving specific statistical milestones in the upcoming season.
- Miami Game Confidence: Analysis of the similarities and diffe...
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Irish Illustrated Interviews is a bi-weekly podcast series that brings Fighting Irish fans one-on-one, long-form conversations with people connected to the Notre Dame football program. The show will explore how guests first encountered the team, how they remain connected, and the impact the program and university have on them today.
Irish Illustrated interviews will feature former players and coaches, members of the media, and othe...
Key Topics:
- Starting Quarterback: CJ Carr is the favored candidate for starting quarterback, with Kenny Minchey as a potential upset.
- Opponent Player Concerns: IrishB asks for one offensive, one defensive, and one wild-card player from each opponent that are most concerning.
- Recruiting Agreements: Fitball inquires about multi-year deals, binding agreements, and buyouts for verbally committed prospects.
- Offensive Line Concerns: Conc...
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Key Points:
• Recruiting Strategy: MattMcCarthy inquires about Notre Dame's recruiting process, specifically if they vet prospects for fit and offer NIL deals accordingly.
• Offensive Improvement: cmupensfan asks about Will Pauling's potential impact on the Notre Dame offense compared to the previous season.
• Player Performance Prediction: drewboy09, who are the best athletes at each position.
• Position Battles: mtoddford45 askswhat ...
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Key Points:
- Charles Jagusah Injury & Offensive Line Depth Chart: In case of an offensive guard injury, there are discussions about whether to replace with another guard or move a tackle to guard and start a different tackle.
- Recruiting Success: Discussion on Marcus Freeman's success in recruiting NFL players' children, attributing it to Freeman's connection with players and the appeal of Notre Dame's education.
- Offensive System: T...
Key Points:
- Recruiting Update: Ian Premer, a 4-star tight end, committed to Notre Dame. Ellis McGaskin, a 3-star linebacker, is also committed to the Irish.
- Player Death: Oliver Gibson, a former Notre Dame football player and NFL player, passed away at the age of 53.
- Team Performance: The team is currently experiencing a positive period, marked by successful recruiting, player retention, and a championship season.
- Defensive Changes...
Key Points:
- Defensive Line Importance: Discussion on whether the program should prioritize recruiting and spending on defensive tackles and defensive ends after quarterbacks.
- Coaching Success Prediction: Inquiry about assessing a coach's potential for success early on, referencing past Notre Dame coaches.
- Roster Management and Recruiting: Question about whether the coaching staff intentionally recruits project players who could be...
Key Points:
- Recruiting Success Factors: Discussion on factors contributing to improved recruiting, including active coaching, NIL deals, and postseason performance.
- Recruit Decision Process: Exploration of how a hypothetical Notre Dame recruit might approach the decision-making process, considering factors beyond fandom.
- NIL Impact on Recruiting: Question about the potential impact of the June 30th NIL deadline on commitments and ...
Key Points:
- Football Spending Allocation: Notre Dame will allocate $16-$18 million to football and distribute the remaining funds to other sports.
- Defensive Installation and New Coordinator: With a new defensive coordinator, it's unclear how the installation process will be affected, potentially focusing on specific packages or expanding to include zone schemes.
- CJ's Offensive Game Plan: Assuming CJ's potential, there's curiosity ...
Key Points:
• Most Irreplaceable Player: HaydenAdamsZ asks for opinions on the most irreplaceable player on the football roster, considering practical value.
• Indispensable Players: ChronicDoubleG questions if any player on the indispensable lists has ever truly proven to be indispensable, excluding cases of injuries.
• Defensive Back Room Comparison: Phil-A-Fel seeks comparisons between the 2025 Notre Dame defensive back room and hi...
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