Talking Notre Dame Run Defense, Ian Book, Tommy Rees, Irish Receivers and More

The weekly rundown of Notre Dame football talked about the Irish run defense, pass game and much more

Bryan Driskell | Oct 28, 2020

The weekly segment on WSBT Sportsbeat with Darin Pritchett and Sean Stires included a number of Notre Dame football topics. Our conversation this week included a discussion about the Notre Dame run defense, the play of the Irish linebackers, growth from offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, the Irish wide receivers, improvement from Ian Book and more.

0:21 - We talk about the Notre Dame run defense, and why the Irish have played so well against the run over its last 11 games.

2:50 - Sean asks about the play of Mike linebacker Drew White, and my overall evaluation of the linebackers.

4:50 - Notre Dame has struggled against mobile quarterbacks in recent seasons, and we talk about the matchup against athletic Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims.

7:19 - We discuss the re-emergence of RPOs against Pitt, and what that says about offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

9:11 - Darin asks if the current group of wide receivers are good enough to beat Clemson.

11:20 - The conversation turns to the need for Notre Dame to get more dynamic pass catchers on the field.

13:50 - Ian Book is the next topic of conversation. We discuss his play against Pitt, the growth he showed and what could mean for the offense moving forward.

16:14 - Sean asks what I'm looking for out of the Georgia Tech game as Notre Dame prepares for Clemson, who the Irish play next week.

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Published Oct 28, 2020

BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter