Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

The BGI recruiting staff previews a big weekend of 2019 and 2020 visits coming up at Notre Dame 

Notre Dame saw a big leap in production from its defensive line in 2017, and it returns all but one rotation player returns in 2018. The Irish have a chance to be much improved up front, and it starts during the spring. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the unit by discussing who returns and what is expected of them in 2018.

The BGI recruiting staff previews the huge month of visits coming up for Notre Dame 

Notre Dame lost arguably the best line in the country and a pair of All-Americans from the left side of the line. Despite those losses, the Irish return a lot of talent to the offensive line. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the line as the team gets ready to head into week two of spring practice. The staff discusses the main questions surrounding the line this spring and then finishes with a breakdown of all nine returning scholarship linemen.

The BGI recruiting staff discusses the latest news in the world of Notre Dame recruiting and reviews the Irish's March 3 Junior Day 

Notre Dame kicked off the 2018 spring practice session on Tuesday, March 6, and Blue & Gold Illustrated was there to view the first thirty minutes. Senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell give you their impressions on both sides of the ball from Notre Dame's first spring work out.

Notre Dame kicks off spring practice on Tuesday, March 6. Prior to the first practice, head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media and discussed a number of important topics that included position changes, offseason improvements and of course, the quarterbacks. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss Coach Kelly's comments and provide analysis on other key issues as the Irish head into spring practice.

The BGI recruiting staff previews the list of visitors expected to be in South Bend this weekend for Notre Dame's second Junior Day of the 2019 cycle 

Notre Dame returns a lot of talent at wide receiver and tight end in 2018, but it's largely unproven, and with some an attitude adjustment is needed. If it happens the Irish offense could be dangerous. There is plenty of depth at both positions coming back as well. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell preview both positions as the team heads into spring practice.

The BGI recruiting staff gives a position-by-position breakdown of the names to know on defense in 2019 for Notre Dame 

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of four-star DL Hunter Spears to Notre Dame.   

Notre Dame faces a great deal of uncertainty at the running back position in 2018 after losing 1,400 yard rusher Josh Adams early to the NFL. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the current running back situation. The staff discusses the potential that veterans Dexter Williams and Tony Jones Jr. bring to the backfield, but also the question marks that surround both players. The staff talks about the two freshmen joining the team in 2018 and finishes up with a discussion about potential position changes that could shake up the running back depth chart.

The BGI recruiting staff gives a position-by-position breakdown of Notre Dame's top 2019 targets on the offensive side of the ball

David McKinney and Bryan Driskell give a position-by-position breakdown of Notre Dame's 2018 signing class 

Notre Dame put together an outstanding defensive haul for the 2018 recruiting class. The Irish loaded up on talented defensive backs and linebackers, and brought in a quality defensive line haul.  Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell sat down with the members of the defensive staff, defensive line coach Mike Elston, safeties coach Terry Joseph and defensive coordinator Clark Lea, to talk about the class, and also to get a bit of a sneak preview at next year's defense.