Tenuta on the triple-option

Tony Krausz

The Journal Gazette

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Notre Dame defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta has been coaching since 1981 when he started his career as a graduate assistant at Virginia. So there is little wonder why he isn't bothered about preparing the Irish defense for the rarely seen triple-option offense of Navy.

"It doesn't bother me; I've been in this game a long time. I've seen every option known to mankind," Tenuta said.

Notre Dame had success keeping Navy's rushing attack in check last season, Tenuta's first with the Irish.

Notre Dame held Navy to 11 first downs and 178 rushing yards. Tenuta said the Irish can use last year's success going into this season's game.

"I think that's the basis of what you install," Tenuta said. "You go back to what we did well, and you build from there. That's your starting point, but obviously, they know that too."

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The Journal Gazette's Assistant Sports Editor Tony Krausz covers The University of Notre Dame. Krausz, a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a native of St. Louis, has been assistant sports editor since October 2005. Prior to joining the JG, he worked at two papers in Mississippi covering high school and college athletics.

Navy always gets up for this game. I'm glad we can add Floyd back to the arsenal. The remaining defensive coordinators have alot more to worry about now. I expect ND to win out.

Check myfightingirish.net for more ND fan opinions.

Posted by TheLeprechaun at 11/05/09 10:28:00 AM


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