Single High Notre Dame Football Podcast from UHND.com
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsUHND.com's Notre Dame football and recruiting podcast hosted by Frank Vitovitch and Greg Flammang. Come for the football, stay for Greg campaigning for Kyle to play offense.
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S3E15: The Single High Pod Returns to Talk Notre Dame's Bad Offense and Michigan's Cheating Ways
November 17, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 52 MBAfter a long hiatus, Frank and Greg are back at it to talk about the last two games of the year and look back at what has become a disappointing season. The lads discussed: Why the offense has been so bad What are the reasons for hope in the future? Does Notre Dame need to make a change at OC Should Notre Dame take a portal QB? The Cheating Cheaters of the North - Michigan
S3E14: Breaking Down Notre Dame's Loss to Louisville and Fighting to Find Optimism for USC Game
October 12, 2023 01:21 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBGreg and Frank talk about Notre Dame's loss to Louisville and why the struggles of the offense have them both fighting to find reason for optimism for this weekend's USC game. What the heck happened on offense against Louisville? Why both are shocked that Notre Dame is favored against USC How Notre Dame can pull off the win this weekend even if both aren't confident they will The struggles of the offensive line and the odd plan to rotate guards Marcus Freeman's recent struggles with ga...
S3E13: Notre Dame's Offense Cause for Concern, Louisville a Trap Game, and An Epic Greg Rant
October 05, 2023 13:21 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBFrank and Greg talked at length about the Notre Dame offense following the Irish's thrilling win against Duke. Was the lack of scoring a result of Notre Dame's depleted WR corps or a cause for concern? They also talk about the possibility of Louisville being the real trap game. How can the staff get Tobias Merriweather going? Where are the designed plays for Chris Tyree? Is this just what the Notre Dame offense is? The most wonderful time of the year for Frank Running middle on first d...
S3E12: Notre Dame 10-Man Gate Aftermath, Questioning the Irish Offense's Ceiling Moving Forward
September 27, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 62 MBGreg and Frank talked out the aftermath of Notre Dame's devastating loss to Ohio State this past weekend. Did it make either of them feel better? No, but it was therapeutic in an everything is horrible right now kind of way. The lads discussed: The lasting effect of the 10 men on the field fiasco How critical of a week this is for Marcus Freeman An epic rant about the "Mickey Mouse" offense Notre Dame is utilizing by refusing to be vertical Sobering stats on how effective Chris Tyree and...
S3E11: Breaking Down Notre Dame's Annoying CMU Game, What It Will Take to Pull Upset Over Ohio State
September 19, 2023 00:38 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBGreg and Frank were able to pod together again this week to talk about Notre Dame's game against Central Michigan and to look ahead to this weekend's showdown with Ohio State. The lads discussed: Why the CMU performance wasn't really indicative of anything but was annoying Concerns from the first four games heading into the Ohio State game How much fun it was to see some deep ball passing Why the defense struggled at times on Saturday Stats that would be indicative of a Notre Dame upset...
S3E10: Notre Dame's Defense on the Rise, Irish Prepare for One More Tuneup
September 15, 2023 00:26 - 46 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week scheduling conflicts derailed the lads again, but Greg was able to record a solo pod and cover all of the questions you all submitted this week. Greg talked about the win over NC State and looked ahead to this weekend and next. Evaluating how good the Irish defense is after NC State Sack numbers are low, but pressure rates are high - should we be concerned? Should Notre Dame fans be more worried about Duke or Clemson? Corned beef or pastrami? Will we see a little more of Anto...
S3E9: Taking a Wait and See Approach with Notre Dame Football Following the "Preseason"
September 05, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBFrank and Greg are back in action this week breaking down the Tennessee State victory, looking ahead to NC State, and looking at things big picture after two easy wins. Should we be concerned about wide receiver separation and a lack of sacks? What even is targeting? Food talk and some attempted cheesesteak slander Thoughts on Steve Angeli's first real stint Are there any concerns with the rush defense? How much can we take from beating up on two inferior opponents? Thoughts on Marc...
S3E8: Navy Reaction, NBC's Notre Dame Coverage, Tennessee State Preview & Hot (Chicken) Takes
September 01, 2023 12:08 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBSingle High is back this week with just a single host, as Frank went solo this week. Don't be worried about Tobias Merriweather Early Sam Hartman reactions NBC's bad coverage and Jason Garrett's lack of game awareness Not caring about the "FCS streak" ending Questions about hot chicken Production in limited snaps for Notre Dame WR Not overreacting to the Navy game Q&A
S3E7: Fall Camp Wrap and Notre Dame - Navy Preview Show
August 24, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBNotre Dame and Navy are set to square off as the first game of the 2023 college football season on Saturday. Frank and Greg return to talk about fall camp wrap-up and more. In-depth on Notre Dame linebackers Sam Hartman's recent public NIL deals What to expect from the wide receivers this year The Notre Dame pass rush and potential concerns Similarities to 2012 Predictions on the game A delicious beer from Treehouse
S3E6: Notre Dame Fall Camp Early Impressions & Green Jersey Reactions
August 01, 2023 02:35 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBFall camp is underway for Notre Dame football in 2023 and the UHND podcast returned to talk about some early camp impressions along with a reaction to the new green jerseys Notre Dame unveiled on Monday. As luck would have it, we finished recording BEFORE reports of Notre Dame staying with Under Armour surfaced, so ignore our daydreaming about Nike. The ceiling of the wide receiver corps remains high How the cornerback position has become a strength Where will the pass rush come from in...
S3E5: Single High Returns with a Notre Dame Football Vibe Check
June 13, 2023 01:21 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBAfter a two-month hiatus, Single High is back with some vibe checks on Notre Dame and why this off-season is basically a 180 from last off-season when the vibes were immaculate. What to expect with the Notre Dame offense Lots of talk about expectations for Sam Hartman Positions Notre Dame is better/worse Players Notre Dame needs to take a big leap this year Recruiting vibes now versus a year ago
S3E4: Breaking Down Notre Dame Football Spring Position Battles
March 31, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThe pod returned after a brief hiatus with Notre Dame spring football in full swing. Frank and Greg talked about a few positions where starting positions and playing time are to be decided. Playing time and starting positions up for grabs at receiver Whither Rocco Spindler at guard? Rotations at defensive end What to watch at safety Who could be this year's Benajmin Morrison? Some hot takes on the NYT op-ed from Jack Swarbrick
S3:E3: Notre Dame Football Has an OC and a Perception Problem
February 23, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBNotre Dame officially announced Gerad Parker as the next OC for Notre Dame this week after a very public bungling of their search that - right or wrong - has created a perception problem for Marcus Freeman and the program. Greg and Frank dive into that and a lot more. Why Gerad Parker deserved a better first unofficial first week as Notre Dame OCs Why Notre Dame made mistakes - regardless of what happened with the buyout Marcus Freeman taking the shrapnel for Notre Dame's swings and miss...
S3E2: Looking Back at the Good, and the bad, of Tommy Rees as Notre Dame OC; and Looking to the Future
February 10, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBNotre Dame is in search of an offensive coordinator after Tommy Rees decided to leave the program for the same job at Alabama. We take a look at the move itself, what it means for Notre Dame, and look back at Rees time at Notre Dame. Why we think the move was just a bit weird, given what Notre Dame has lined up on offense Touch on the weirdness of the arranged marriage between Rees and Marcus Freeman A few grips about Rees over the years, including misjudging his personnel constantly R...
S3E1: Notre Dame's Offense With Sam Hartman Is Gonna Be Really, Really Fun
January 08, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBGreg and Frank hoped on the podcast machine this week to talk about the biggest news of the Notre Dame off-season - the addition of Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman. How does the ceiling of the 2023 team change with Hartman? Just how good can the offense be in 2023 with Hartman running the show? Who benefits the most from the addition of Hartman on the roster The incredible job of salvaging a quarterback room that looked bleak just a few months ago Concerns on the defensive side of ...
S2E40: Hypothetically Speaking, Notre Dame Landing Sam Hartman Would Be Incredible. That and Gator Bowl Prep
December 28, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe big news on Tuesday was Pete Thamel's report that Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman was in the transfer portal with an eye on Notre Dame as his landing spot. We discussed what that would mean for Notre Dame in 2023 if it were to happen since nothing is official, and things can change in an instant in college football these days. We also discussed: Breakout players in the Gator Bowl How Hartman coming in 2023 could impact WR recruiting A look back at Notre Dame's team awards in 2022 A gener...
S2E40: Despite Signing Day Drama, Notre Dame Hauls in Impact Class From Top to Bottom
December 23, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSigning Day did not go exactly as planned for Notre Dame. Neither did the day after NSD with Peyton Bowen spurring the Irish on Wednesday and then ultimately signing with Oklahoma on Thursday. Even with the loss of its lone 5-star recruit, however, Notre Dame landed an impact class Notre Dame fans should be excited about. Frank and Greg talk about the class and more. Favorite offensive and defensive players Should Marcus Freeman change his approach after losing three 5-star commits/silent...
S2E38: Sobering Reflections in the Aftermath of the USC Hangover for Notre Dame Football
November 30, 2022 03:20 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBNotre Dame's late-season surge came to a halt on Saturday night in LA, with the Irish unable to slow down Heisman front-runner Caleb Williams and USC. The Irish had their chances in the game, but critical mistakes doomed their chances. In the aftermath, we reflected on the realities of the Irish roster and where it stands today. The lack of production at the linebacker position against USC and most of the season Notre Dame's abundance of good players, lack of game wreckers Drew Pyne's ne...
S2E37: Notre Dame Blowing Out Boston College is Fun. Can the Irish Keep the Good Vibes Going Against Southern Cal?
November 23, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBNotre Dame beat down Boston College this weekend, and all was right in the world. The Irish are back to beating the Eagles on the regular and the games are rarely close anymore. Frank and Greg talked about how fun that was and how much fun Greg had taking the game in in the pressbox. The play of Benjamin Morrison Quarterback play - again (note: this was recorded BEFORE the commitment of Kenny Minchey) A lot about what a potential commitment of Minchey would have meant - it all still appl...
S2E36: What Was That? Breaking Down Notre Dame's Near Collapse Against Navy and Looking Ahead
November 15, 2022 03:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBNotre Dame jumped out to a 35-13 half-time lead only to nearly squander it to a weak Navy team before holding on to a 35-32 victory in Baltimore. It was a tale of two halves for the Irish that was a microcosm of the season. Frank and Greg talk through: What happened to the Irish offense in the second half Why Notre Dame missed JD Bertrand more than Brandon Joseph' The terrible state of officiating in every level of football The development of Jayden Thomas Why Notre Dame fans need not e...
S2E35: Basking in the Glow of Notre Dame Football's Beat Down of #4 Clemson
November 08, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 56 MBNotre Dame did a thing this weekend - they kicked the crap out of a top-5 team for the first time in years. Greg and Frank had some fun on this one since it had been 27 years since the Irish beat a top-5 team the way they did on Saturday night. The lads discussed: Benjamin Morrison's other worldly performance Notre Dame's power rushing attack The job Al Golden did keeping Clemson off the scoreboard for most of the day Notre Dame wide receivers (note: this was recorded before the news of...
S2E34: Feeling Good About Notre Dame's Performance vs Syracuse Despite Team's Obvious Flaws
November 01, 2022 01:29 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBNotre Dame went on the road this past weekend and beat a ranked team (and the ACC officials) by 17 points just two weeks after a downright dreadful performance against Stanford. It wasn't perfect, and at times it was far from pretty, but a 17-point road win over a ranked team is always something to be happy about. Frank and Greg broke down: The continued struggles from the quarterback position The emergence of Deion Colzie and why it could be huge for the future Jordan Botelho entering t...
S2E33: Breaking Down Notre Dame's Missed Opportunities Vs. UNLV and Wondering Where the Play Action Is
October 26, 2022 01:46 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBNotre Dame beat UNLV by 23 points last weekend, but the Irish offense had a chance to put up 70 points and ended up leaving a lot of points on the field. Frank and Greg talk about some of the frustrating aspects of the game and look ahead to Syracuse. They discussed. The lack of play action despite Drew Pyne excelling at it Missed opportunities for the offense The quarterback position moving forward and the need for a grad transfer Notre Dame's jeykl/hyde defense Red zone woes on both ...
S2E32: Looking for Answers in the Aftermath of Notre Dame's Loss to Stanford
October 19, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBNotre Dame's inexplicable loss on Saturday to Stanford had Frank in an existential crisis over the weekend, but thankfully Philadelphia sports's recent run of dominance along with Greg's more rational breakdown of what ales the Irish have gotten him through it. The lads talk about what went wrong, not just on Saturday, but so far this season as the Irish sit at a disappointing 3-3 on the year. Marcus Freeman's role in the loss Why quarterback play has been the key to everything this year...
S2E31: 10 Years Later Notre Dame Still Stuffed Stanford Despite What David Shaw Thinks, and Now the Irish Are A Lot Better
October 14, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 56 MBDavid Shaw hit us with the "many people are saying" nonsense regarding his team getting stuffed at the goalline in 2012 as his program continues to sink back deep into the depths of the abyss of college football. Notre Dame on the other hand has beaten Stanford three straight times and looks for their 4th in a row over the Cardinal and of the 2022 season on Saturday night under the lights of Notre Dame Stadium. Greg and Frank breakdown: What Notre Dame needs to do to avoid a letdown against...
S2E30: Breaking Down Notre Dame's Win Over BYU and Cautiously Starting to Think Big Again
October 10, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAfter Notre Dame's disastrous 0-2 start, the Irish have reeled off three straight wins after Saturday night's 28-20 win over #16 BYU. Even with the win though, Notre Dame still has a lot of work to do in October before its November gauntlet. How much higher is Drew Pyne's ceiling Breakdowns in the secondary are making Greg mad Jayden Thomas's breakout - sustainable or one-game blip? Blake Fisher's progression Notre Dame's lack of pass rush Why Notre Dame isn't getting much out of th...
S2E29: Feeling Cool and Confident Heading into Notre Dame's Vegas Showdown with BYU
October 07, 2022 00:50 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBNotre Dame is back in action this weekend after an early season bye week, facing off against #16 BYU in Vegas. Frank and Greg are both feeling eerily confident heading into the matchup. Why Notre Dame should win the game BYU's defensive deficiencies Tobias Merriweather's potential path to playing time Some concern over how Marcus Freeman will handle his first bye-week prep Anything to worry about with the game in Vegas? (Note: this was recorded before news of Jacob Lacey's transfer n...
S2E28: Reevaluating Notre Dame Football's Ceiling & Floor Against Offensive Outburst in Carolina
September 27, 2022 03:44 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNotre Dame finally had the kind of offense performance we've been waiting for, but it came against one of the worst defenses in the entire country, statistically speaking. We break down what's sustainable and can carry over into Notre Dame's next game in two weeks and reevaluate what the floor and ceiling of this team might be. Drew Pyne's big game and reason for optimism Audric Estime, human bowling ball Breakdowns in the secondary that had Greg very upset Discussing whether or not Notr...
S2E28: Reevaluating Notre Dame Football's Ceiling & Floor After Offensive Outburst in Carolina
September 27, 2022 03:44 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNotre Dame finally had the kind of offense performance we've been waiting for, but it came against one of the worst defenses in the entire country, statistically speaking. We break down what's sustainable and can carry over into Notre Dame's next game in two weeks and reevaluate what the floor and ceiling of this team might be. Drew Pyne's big game and reason for optimism Audric Estime, human bowling ball Breakdowns in the secondary that had Greg very upset Discussing whether or not Notr...
S2E27: Notre Dame Got Its First Win, But Where Does the Offense Go From Here?
September 19, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBGreg and Frank were back in action to break down Notre Dame's first win of the season - and first of the Marcus Freeman era. While winning is always better than losing, there is still quite a bit of work ahead of the lads for the rest of the season - especially on offense. Frank and Greg talk about that and more: Tommy-Gate: Big neal or necessary move to wake up a stumbling QB? If/when we'll see the WRs more involded Chris Tyree: good at football Jacob Lacey: also good at football The i...
S2E26: Notre Dame-Cal Preview: It's Pyne for Notre Dame To Get Their First Win
September 16, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBFrank recorded solo this week to preview Notre Dame's matchup with Cal, and the first career start for Irish junior quarterback Drew Pyne. The Irish are off to a much worse start to the season than anyone could have imagined, but Frank finds some reason to believe things can start to turn around this weekend. Expectations for Drew Pyne's first career start Some players Notre Dame needs to get more involved on offense Why the strengths of the Cal defense align somewhat well with Notre Dame...
S2E25: Marshall Game Aftermath and Revising Expectations for Notre Dame Football in 2022
September 13, 2022 18:29 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBFrank and Greg discussed the aftermath of the Marshall game and where Notre Dame goes from here under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman. The lads discuss: Officially launching the Drew Pyne fan club Why what Notre Dame is doing offensively right now just doesn't make much sense Getting Chris Tyree more touches Dispelling any cupboard being bare notions Revised expectations for the season A delicious IPA from Treehouse
S2E24: Previewing Notre Dame Football's Home Opener and Being Delusionally Optimistic
September 09, 2022 01:47 - 57 minutes - 37.5 MBGreg and Frank preview Notre Dame's home opener against Marshall this weekend while Greg comes around to Notre Dame scoring a lot of points after predicting the Irish would only score 31 on our last pod. The lads talk about the offense a lot with most of the questions this week pertaining to an offense that scored 10 points last weekend. They discuss: Marc Will Notre Dame air it out more this weekend? Who will lead Notre Dame in rushing? Will Notre Dame have a 100-yard receiver or maybe ...
S2E24: Breaking Down Notre Dame Football's Week 1 Loss and Still Looking Ahead Optimistically
September 06, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGreg and Frank break down the week one loss to Ohio State now that Frank is back state-side and working on normal hours. We talk about the opportunities lost for the Irish, but why we're still cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season following the close loss on the road at the Horseshoe. We discuss: Why the offensive line was the biggest concern coming out of week 1 Why the defensive line was a close second in terms of concern for Notre Dame moving forward How impressed we were ...
S2E23: Previewing Notre Dame's Season Opener Against Media Crowned Preseason Champs Ohio State
September 01, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBFrank had to pod solo this week to preview the season opener against Ohio State, but that didn't stop him from holding back on the media's crowning of Ohio State this season as some unbeatable team coming off a 2-loss campaign in 2021. Frank broke down the matchup by covering topics such as: Tyler Buchner's first career start & Marcus Freeman's first regular season game on the road in Columbus not being ideal Why Notre Dame has an advantage in the trenches Position flexibility of Notre Da...
S2E22: Notre Dame Football 2022 Over/Unders, Prop Bets, and Predictions
August 24, 2022 13:24 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWe spent the last week of Notre Dame's off-season before our first game week of the season to dive into a slew of Notre Dame football prop bets, over/unders, and predictions provided to us by our friends over at OneFootDown. We tackled questions such as: Which freshman scores first this year for Notre Dame? Who leads the Irish in rushing yards & TDs this year - a RB or Tyler Buchner? Will Tobias Merriweather have a better freshman season than Lorenzo Styles did in 2021? Who makes the pl...
S2E20: Notre Dame's Offensive Versatility Remains Strong, Mind Boggling Wing Takes, and More
August 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBFrank and Greg return to action this week to talk about why the Notre Dame offense is versatile enough to sustain the loss of Avery Davis, even though the injury is devastating for Davis as an individual. In addition, they dove into over an hour's worth of Q&A from listeners, which revealed a mind-boggling take on wings by Greg which had Frank reconsidering so much. We aren't talking about Braden Lenzy enough but he could have a huge year Why we'll see more 21 and 12 personnel from the Ir...
S2E19: Notre Dame Football Heads Into Fall Camp on a Recruiting Heater
August 05, 2022 13:43 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBNotre Dame decided to head into fall camp for 2022 on another hot streak on the recruiting trail. The Irish picked up a huge commitment on Thursday night and are expecting two more before the weekend is over. Frank podded solo this week but held down the fort. Why landing a recruiting in Bayou Brian's backyard was so sweet What adding Ben Minish and Dylan Edwards would mean for the class Poaching season is here with all the big boys coming after Keon Keeley and Peyton Bowen Players that...
S2E18: Mixed Reactions to Shamrock Series Jerseys, The Big 10 is Annoying and more with Special Guest Ryan Ritter
July 30, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWith Greg unavailable this week, Frank is joined by Ryan Ritter (@ndtex) from Her Loyal Sons. Ryan dusted off his Notre Dame podcasting mic after retiring from the HLS pod after last season to talk about the Shamrock Series jerseys and rant about the Big 10 along with a whole lot more. Talking about the quarterback depth chart after Tyler Buchner Players deep down the depth chart that will open eyes Begging Under Armour to release the Marcus Freeman collection Why the Notre Dame OL will...
S2E17: Position Groups We'll Be Watching with Notre Dame Football Fall Camp Around the Corner
July 22, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBFall camp is just two weeks away for Notre Dame football, meaning we're inching closer and closer to the start of the 2022 Notre Dame football season. This week we talked the position groups we'll be watching heading into fall camp as the Irish begin prep for Ohio State and the rest of the 2022 schedule. Why field corner and slot corner are two of the few unsettled positions Will Jaden Mickey push upperclassmen and force his way on the field? Depth at linebacker and defensive line being ...
S2E16: Calling Out the National Media's BS Takes on Notre Dame Independence; Talking Notre Dame's Best/Worst Jerseys
July 15, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe officially celebrated Independence Day a little here at UHND with a pod devoted to calling out the national media for the BS takes on Notre Dame's independence and spent a good amount of time talking about beer, brats, and BBQs. Dismissing more clickbait from The Athletic The best & worst Notre Dame Shamrock Series jerseys Always Green or Never Green debate Questions on the Notre Dame RB room that has mounting injuries Lots of food and beverage-related questions
S2E15: Conference Collision Course? Notre Dame's Independence Being Threatened
July 06, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBNotre Dame football's independence status feels like it's in a perilous state at the moment with conference realignment potentially sending the Irish on a collision course with either the B1G or ACC in the near future. We talked at length about the pros and cons of each and how we think this all plays out. We also dove into the commit-a-palooza that happened last week. Greg has a rational take on which conference he'd prefer (if forced into one) while Frank's rationale is a whole lot pett...
S2E14: Reassessing Notre Dame QB Recruiting with Dante Moore Trending to Oregon
June 25, 2022 03:07 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThe signs were not looking good for Notre Dame with Dante Moore for the last few weeks following the commitment of CJ Carr to Notre Dame. Now it looks like Dante Moore is trending heavily to Oregon leaving Notre Dame to reassess its 2023 QB recruiting. We dove into that and a whole lot more this week. Why no Notre Dame fan should really be surprised Moore looks to be headed elsewhere Why CJ Carr is doing the things you want a 5-star QB commit to do Could Carr reclassify for 2023 and if...
S2E13: Dismissing Ohio State's Overreactions, Diving Into Recruiting, and the Perfect Gameday, Opponent Inspired Burritos
June 17, 2022 14:52 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe thought we'd just talk some recruiting this week on the pod, but Ohio State fans got all upset over Dennis Dodd and CBS misquoting Marcus Freeman so we had to address their overreactions, but still managed to talk lots of recruiting and lots and lots of snacktalk. Why the whole Freeman/OSU academic nonsense was just that - nonsense Looking back at Notre Dame's monster official visits weekend A somewhat deep dive into the Caleb Downs recruitment Richard Young's official visit and why...
S2E12: Notre Dame Lands its Most Important Commit in Years and Michigan Fans Are In Denial
June 10, 2022 11:41 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBNotre Dame landed its first 5-star commitment in almost a decade on Thursday and he just so happens to be a Michigan legacy who did not have much interest in playing football in the state of Michigan. We broke down the commitment of CJ Carr and what it means for Notre Dame football. Why the early commitment of Carr is massive for Notre Dame What is Notre Dame getting in Carr as a player What might follow for the Irish in the wake of Carr's commitment What does all of this mean for Notr...
S2E11: How Much Better Will the Notre Dame Defense Be in 2022?
May 31, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBLast week we took a look at each position on offense and broke down which will be better or worse. We did the same on defense this week, but spoiler alert: we think the defense is going to be quite a bit better this year versus the 2021 version. The question is how much?\ Does Isaiah Foskey get the single-season and/or career sack record? How will linebacker shake out and where does Jordan Botelho play? How does Notre Dame overcome the loss of Kyle Hamilton? Lots and lots of snack tal...
S2:E10: Notre Dame Football's Offense in 2022 - Better or Worse?
May 21, 2022 11:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn this week's pod, we go position by position on the offensive side of the ball and debate which positions will be better or worse in 2022. How do coaching changes impact which positions will be better or worse? Is Notre Dame's ceiling at QB a lot higher but its floor a lot lower? Can depth overcome the loss of a high-end talent like Kyren Williams at RB? Numbers aren't great at receiver, but with injuries to returning players will WR be better or worse? Q&A Favorite sports movies o...
Podcast: Notre Dame Football Recruiting Heating Up and Heading Into the Off-Season
May 13, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBGreg and I finally got back behind the microphones to record the latest episode of Single High. We spent a large portion of the pod talking about Notre Dame football recruiting heating up after the commitment of Devan Houstan and some likely upcoming commitments in the next month or two. Comparing the DL class of 2023 to recent strong classes from 2011, 2016, and 2019. Wide receiver recruiting starting to come into picture Why we aren't concerned about the offense post-spring football N...
S2E8: Bayou Brian Keeps Talking, Notre Dame's No Margin for Error QB Recruiting, and Calling Out the Hamilton Draft Slander
April 15, 2022 13:21 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBBack-to-back weeks for us here at Single High as we continue to get closer and closer to the 2022 Blue & Gold game. This week our old pal Bayou Brian gave us more material, but so did Notre Dame's recruiting at the ever-critical QB position. The Kyle Hamilton draft slander continues and Greg has had enough Why does BK keep talking about Notre Dame and why is he so awkward now? Breaking down Notre Dame's all-in approach with Dante Moore and thoughts on how it plays out Positions we think...
S2E7: Brian Kelly Makes More Recruiting Excuses While Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Continue to Thrive
April 08, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThe podcast returned just in time to weigh in on Brian Kelly's mini media tour in which he made excuses for his failures on the field and on the recruiting trail at Notre Dame while simultaneously saying he will be recruiting less at LSU than he did at Notre Dame. Bold move, Brian. While Kelly told anyone in the media who would listen about how he didn't like spending time recruiting at Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame continue to thrive on the recruiting trail with momentum build...