Blue and Gold Illustrated

February 2013

Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football

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A Peek Ahead Five of the top storylines for 2013 L By Lou Somogyi ast year at this time, the prime topics about the Notre Dame football program centered on what direction the quarterback position would take, who could aid the ravaged cornerback spots and how head coach Brian Kelly would fare in the always pivotal third season. Those questions were answered quite satisfactorily. Now, here are five of the prime topics, so far, when looking ahead to 2013. 1. Feeding The Monster Congratulations, Brian Kelly, you are now officially the head football coach at Notre Dame. Our definition of that has been, "You aren't the coach at Notre Dame until 10-2 or even 11-1 suddenly is perceived as a letdown or disappointment." Prior to taking the Notre Dame job in 1986, Lou Holtz said former head coach Ara Parseghian (1964‑74) warned him the job becomes more draining once you've reached the summit. After winning the national title in year three, Holtz said the outside criticism intensified: Why didn't you win by more? Why are you misusing Rick Mirer and Ron Powlus? How come you can't keep your staff in place? Why do you play such soft coverage and not blitz more? Why don't you throw to the tight end? Why are you wasting all Senior Chris Watt has started every game at left guard the past two seasons, but the Irish might need his help at center to help fortify the offensive line next year. photo by bill panzica

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