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Shaun Crawford joins Greg to talk about what it takes to prepare for a big game, managing distractions and expectations, why he thinks Notre Dame can dominate Ohio State, the importance of playing the team on the field and not the brand, and he gives his game prediction.

Jamie and Greg offer the latest updates from head coach Marcus Freeman's press conference and then give their final thoughts on the big game this weekend with the Buckeyes. They also offer their game predictions, who will have a big game, what worries them, and then the final score. Be sure to check out the postgame instant reaction show on Saturday and then the Morning After Recap on Sunday....

The mailbag is loaded today with the big game against Ohio State on deck Saturday night. Jamie and Greg take the questions in a marathon show with topics including - Who is set to break out -Which side of the ball gives us more confidence -How does the offense and defense scheme against the Buckeyes -Run defense concerns -Wrinkles on offense and defense -Javonte Jean-Baptiste revenge game -How to...

Greg breaks down the stats, storylines, snap counts, and PFF grades while discussing yesterday's 41-17 win over Central Michigan with the big game against Ohio State looming next week.

Jamie and Greg provide instant reaction and analysis to Notre Dame's less than satisfying victory over Central Michigan. They also take viewer questions and comments.

As Ohio State approaches, the Notre Dame hype is starting to build. After soundly beating NC State, people around the country are starting to take serious notice of the Notre Dame football team. Is it too soon for that kind of talk? Are we getting ahead of ourselves with this football team? Jamie and Greg talk about that while also previewing the upcoming matchup against Central Michigan. The Iris...

It's mailbag Tuesday for the Hit and Hustle boys where they take questions from Irish Sports Daily subscribers. Topics include: -Grading the coaching staff -Final ranking over/under -More dangerous: Zach Branch or Marvin Harrison Jr -Time for Braylon James? -Offensive wrinkles -The offensive line gelling -Accumulating sacks -Pre-game meals and more

Greg starts the day early with stats, snap counts, player grades, and comments from the live chat viewers on Notre Dame's 45-24 victory in Raleigh against the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Greg and Jamie provide instant reaction following Notre Dame's blowout win over the NC State Wolfpack.

Notre Dame has gotten the two easiest opponents out of the way and now the real season starts in Raleigh against the NC State Wolfpack. Jamie and Greg discuss what to expect this weekend, how Notre Dame matches up, and where NC State can give them problems. More importantly, can Notre Dame show they are ready to dominate?

Greg and Jamie host another mailbag show with questions from ISD subscribers on various topics pertaining to the Notre Dame football team.

Greg recaps yesterdays 56-3 demolition of Tennessee State that featured eight different players scoring a touchdown and another masterful performance from Sam Hartman. He goes over stats and grades, plus looks ahead to next weeks road game at NC State.

The Irish Sports Daily crew provides instant reaction to the Notre Dame blow out of Tennessee State. - Same Hartman stars -The running back stable rides again -The defense continues to win the red zone -Will they ever hit an over the top pass? -Is NBC trying to be bad or is it an accident -Refereeing debacles

Jamie and Greg preview Notre Dame's upcoming home opener against Tennessee State and what they are looking for from the Fighting Irish in what should be a lopsided affair. Also, questions and comments from the listeners.

Greg and Jamie come with a midweek mailbag with questions from Irish Sports Daily customers. Topics include: -Notre Dame safeties -How to defend Notre Dame -Snap count thoughts next week -Tight end play -Travel back from Ireland -Getting Tobias Merriweather involved -Will Notre Dame punt -Prepping for NC State

The first morning after recap from Greg is here, where he breaks down the PFF grades, snap counts, stats, and gives his thoughts in the game after a full night to process the previous days game. He also dives into listener/viewer comments.

The Irish Sports Daily Staff provides an instant reaction to Notre Dame's big season opening victory against Navy.

Two days to kickoff and the boys give the full send previewing the matchup between the Fighting Irish and Navy Midshipmen. The Middies have two quarterbacks, a new head coach, a new offensive coordinator, but are still running the option. The Irish are motivated to open the season. Can Notre Dame adjust to the blitz heavy Navy defense? Does Notre Dame have a good plan defensively? Jamie and Greg t...

It's season preview time for the Hit and Hustle boys! Jamie and Greg talk over season expectations, give a run down of the schedule, where there are some potential land mines for the Irish, strengths and weaknesses on offense and defense and what to expect from Marcus Freeman's second season as the head coach.

Jamie and Greg say goodbye to the off-season with a mailbag show with questions from Irish Sports Daily subscribers. Next week the focus gets turned to the 2023 season with Navy game week and regularly scheduled programming from then on. Lots of great questions about the team, over/unders, and prognostications.

Jamie is back from South Bend and the boys discuss his overall observations from camp and then dive into the offense and defense and their takeaways. How will they perform running and passing the ball on offense, then how they'll stop the run/defend the pass on defense. What are their vulnerabilities? Plus listener/viewer comments.

It's a full open practice breakdown show with Jamie who was in attendance for the whole thing. The defense dominated again, the boys talk about who and why, with heavy emphasis on the defensive line and cornerback position. They also take the temperature of the offense and discuss the concern level. Tons of viewer comments as well.

Jamie calls in from South Bend where he's been since last week with what he's seen and his team observations. Lots of talk about the offensive line, wide receivers, and the overall makeup of the team. The full open practice is upcoming, the boys discuss what they want to see and who has the chance to shine.

Greg and Jamie put out the bat signal for questions from Irish Sports Daily customers and they have delivered. They cover a range of topics including: -Sam Hartmans lasting impact -The strength of Notre Dame's independence -The tight end room hierarchy -Red zone defense -Sleepers in the 2023/24 classes -The ceiling of the 2023 defense -Over/unders offensively and more!

Jamie and Greg return after the weekend to discuss the latest news and rumblings from fall camp as depth charts and position battles start to take shape. A little bit of clarity has come in at offensive and defensive line, running back looks as good as ever, and some freshmen are turning heads. The boys talk it over and answer viewer questions. But first, Greg laments Notre Dame spurning Nike for...