John & Nick break down this week in camp and the ongoing offensive line saga
It was a joy to have Nick Shepkowski, the Managing Editor of Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI, join me on YouTube to discuss this week's Irish camp updates. Predictably, much of the discussion focused on the ongoing inconsistency along the offensive line, as it seems the coaching staff is still trying to find player combinations on the left side that they are comfortable with and trust.
Most recently, during multiple media viewing sessions, the first group included the inexperienced Anthonie Knapp at LT and Sam Pendleton at LG, over more veteran players like Tosh Baker, Pat Coogan, and Rocco Spindler. This kind of lineup adaptation at this point in camp is a clear signal that the staff has not been impressed with what they've seen from the older players and are willing to go young with high upside. Time is running out, and this must be settled soon.If Notre Dame can settle on an offensive line they trust to be serviceable, this offense could look much different than what Irish fans are used to seeing.
The Irish defense seems to be the area of the team with the fewest questions. This unit should be rock solid, if not absolutely elite. They have a veteran presence at all three levels, mixed with youthful athleticism ready to break out. We fully expect this unit to be the backbone of the team once again.For more Irish news & notes follow John on Twitter @alwaysirishINC, Always Irish on Youtube and or your preferred audio podcast provider.
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