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Big Challenge for Irish D

Rick Minter		By Colin Burns Date: Dec 30, 2006 NEW ORLEANS- When people knock Notre Dame, usually the fingers point to the defensive side of the football. Statistically, the numbers don’t look too bad. The Irish are 45th in total defense, 50th against the pass and 50th against the run. But the big plays given up in primetime contests have forced the coaches on this side of the ball to defend their defense.

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Big Challenge for Irish D