Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Notre Dame has hired an offensive coordinator, with former Memphis OC Chip Long poised to head to South Bend. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss Long's background and what his role at Notre Dame might be. Following that discussion they turn to previewing the Under Armour All-American Game and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which will be played over the next week. Notre Dame has seven committed players in the two games. They end the show answering subscriber questions about recruiting.

Notre Dame does not lose many players from its defense next season, but the players it does lose were very important to the 2016 defense. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss who Notre Dame must replace and who the top targets are at each position. Those changes will be impacted by the new scheme, which is also discussed.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss the latest in Notre Dame's staff changes. The conversation begins by breaking down the impact Mike Elko will have on the defense and how well the Irish players fit into his system. It then goes into the possibility of former Notre Dame special teams coordinator and Nevada head coach Brian Polian joining the staff. The changes being made with the strength and conditioning program are the final topic of conversations.

BGI recruiting analysts David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss everything in the world of Notre Dame recruiting 

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell get you caught up on all the latest information surrounding the Notre Dame football program. The staff discusses the decision of quarterback DeShone Kizer to declare for the NFL Draft, and what is in store for the Irish now that Brandon Wimbush is poised to be the starter. Tight ends coach and special teams coordinator Scott Booker was let go and offensive coordinator Mike Sanford is headed to Western Kentucky as its new head coach, which impacts the makeup of the current staff. To wrap things up, the staff discusses the latest with Notre Dame's defensive coordinator search, which right now centers around Wake Forest defensive coordinator Mike Elko.

BGI's David McKinney, Corey Bodden, and Bryan Driskell discuss Aaron Banks committing to Notre Dame, the visitors list for the Echoes weekend and more. 

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi and Matt Jones discuss the Notre Dame football program and where its biggest area of improvement needs to be in 2017. Is it the team's offensive and defensive line play, or is it simply Brian Kelly and his willingness to be at Notre Dame?

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss the players Notre Dame is losing, and might lose, as the team heads into the offseason. Discussion centers around the impact of those losses, the current players who could emerge into those roles and the possibility of incoming freshmen impacting the depth chart at those positions. Extensive time is spent discussing the quarterback position, which could lose its starter and top backup this season.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden talk everything in the world of Notre Dame recruiting 

The Blue & Gold Illustrated staff breaks down Notre Dame's season ending 45-27 loss to USC before launching into a discussion of the disappointing season, and what the future holds for Notre Dame and its head coach, Brian Kelly.

Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and staff writer Matt Jones discuss the NCAA sanctions that were levied against Notre Dame today for the academic scandal that came to light prior to the 2014 season.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down Notre Dame's 34-31 loss to Virginia Tech. The manner in which the Irish lost the game summed up Notre Dame's disappointing 2016 season, which the staff points out.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss everything in the world of Notre Dame recruiting. 

Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and staff writer Matt Jones preview Notre Dame's upcoming matchup against Virginia Tech. Both teams hold advantages that must be exploited, and protected. The top matchup could be Notre Dame's potent offense against Virginia Tech's aggressive defense.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down Notre Dame's impressive 44-6 victory over Army. The win improved the Irish to 8-0 in Shamrock Series games. Notre Dame dominated in all three phases of the game, and the staff discusses the positives from the game that can be carried into next weekend's tough matchup against 7-3 Virginia Tech.