That opens the door for Jacquizz Rodgers, who can better keep up with the potentially explosive attack of new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (si.com)
Notre Dame plays a lot of 11 and 12 personnel sets (one or two tight ends), and under new offensive coordinator Chip Long, has become more of a gap - oriented running team, using TEs to pin edge players while guards and tackles pull around in search of linebackers. (sbnation.com)
For now the group, one of the league's worst, remains the difference between last year's 6 — 10 record and the playoffs, as new offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti (who was promoted from quarterbacks coach after Brian Schottenheimer's departure to the University of Georgia) installs his zone - blocking scheme. (si.com)