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The DBs were OK back when most teams realized there was no need to even test them.   Not too sure why ND didn't just use the 90% run approach.  FWIW - The only schools that really insisted on establishing the pass first in the beginning of the season were Oregon and USC, so the DBs were OK back then.

The injuries at all of the skill positions on offense have been tough, but all of that is secondary to the problems with the OL.

Notre Dame was getting 4.6 ypc, which is fine, but compared to what we have given up in the last three games, is a pretty pedestrian running game.  On the other hand, they were getting nearly 10 yards per pass attempt.  So, a pass first offense made sense.

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The DBs were OK back when most teams realized there was no need to even test them.   Not too sure why ND didn't just use the 90% run approach.  FWIW - The only schools that really insisted on establishing the pass first in the beginning of the season were Oregon and USC, so the DBs were OK back then.

The injuries at all of the skill positions on offense have been tough, but all of that is secondary to the problems with the OL.

Notre Dame was getting 4.6 ypc, which is fine, but compared to what we have given up in the last three games, is a pretty pedestrian running game.  On the other hand, they were getting nearly 10 yards per pass attempt.  So, a pass first offense made sense.

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