A new-look defense is the expectation with Ryan Walters as Washington’s defensive coordinator. Walters utilized the cover-one defense as the coordinator at Illinois from 2021 to 2022 and as the head coach at Purdue for the last two seasons. To project what the Washington defense might look like next season, we’ll evaluate Walters’ 2022 season in Champaign. That year, the Illini … [Read more...] about Deep Dive Into Ryan Walters’ Defense For Washington
Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman Wins George Munger Coach of the Year Award
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is the winner of the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award. Freeman is the second Notre Dame coach to win the Munger Award (Tyrone Willingham, 2002), presented by the Maxwell Football Club. It is the second Coach of the Year award for Freeman. He is already the winner of the Bobby Dodd Trophy and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson … [Read more...] about Marcus Freeman Wins George Munger Coach of the Year Award
Can Riley Leonard play another year for Notre Dame?
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Maybe When Notre Dame went into a transfer portal at the end of last season for another quarterback, there were mixed reactions from Irish fans. While many were thrilled that Marcus Freeman was doing everything he can to put the best team he can assemble out on the field by bringing in Riley Leonard, there were plenty of fans that … [Read more...] about Can Riley Leonard play another year for Notre Dame?
Notre Dame VS Penn State: Orange Bowl Q&A with Black Shoe Diaries
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Not sure if you guys know this, but Notre Dame football plays tomorrow HEYYYYY YOUUUUU GUUUUUYYYSSSSSSS!!!! I figured I needed to shout to get your attention on a Wednesday, but now that I think about it, are any of us really working or focused on anything else except Notre Dame Fighting Irish football right now??? After a WILDLY … [Read more...] about Notre Dame VS Penn State: Orange Bowl Q&A with Black Shoe Diaries
3 keys for the Irish to win the Orange Bowl over Penn State in the CFB Playoff
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Three phases of the game and a way to win each one People can say what they want about the college football playoffs up to now, but with a final four set with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Penn State Nittany Lions, Texas Longhorns, and Ohio State Buckeyes — the country is getting a blue-blood bonanza. For Notre Dame, their path to … [Read more...] about 3 keys for the Irish to win the Orange Bowl over Penn State in the CFB Playoff