Al Washington

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 9

10 days ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame allowed the media to watch five periods of practice today and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama concentrated on the defensive line

Washington Looking for Depth to Take Next Step

1 mo ago by Mike Frank

Irish D-line coach wanting to build more depth for the 2024 season.

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Post-Practice 3.20

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Wednesday's practice

3 Notre Dame Spring Ball Predictions | Defense

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame's defense set the tone for a great season last spring and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama expects the same this year

2025 DE Israel Oladipupo Set to Get Third Look at Notre Dame in March

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2025 Noblesville (Ind.) defensive end Israel Oladipupo will get his third look at Notre Dame next month.

Hit & Hustle | Notre Dame Mailbag

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Greg and Jamie are back answering questions from ISD subscribers

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame getting back to who Marcus Freeman wants them to be against USC, why there is hope for a bounce back from the offense (in this game), on the improvement from the D-line, and more

Get to Know 2025 Irish Commit Davion Dixon, a NASCAR Fanatic from a Military Household

7 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

The 6-foot-2, 305-pound defensive tackle was the first player to join Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class. He may be a four-star prospect with offers from top college football programs, but his interests extend far beyond the gridiron.

Irish are Bigger, Better vs the Run

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame is bigger and stronger up the middle and their run defense is going to be better for it

Jason Onye Pushed Himself in Offseason, Notre Dame Set to Reap Rewards

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jason Onye hopes a big offseason will set him up to be a significant contributor this fall.

Brotherhood Driving Notre Dame Defensive Line in 2023

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's defensive line has the experience and talent to be very good this fall, and the bond in the room could push them to new heights.

Nana Osafo-Mensah Believes Notre Dame Can Shock the World

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Folks might not be talking about the impact Nana Osafo-Mensah has had on the Notre Dame program, but it's felt every day in The Gug.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the similarities between this Notre Dame roster and 2012, the development of Rocco Spindler at guard, the glowing comments from Notre Dame coaches about Josh Burnham, and more

Notre Dame’s "Bash Brothers" Ready to Take Center Stage

8 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Gabriel Rubio and Jason Onye represent Notre Dame's future at defensive tackle. “Those are two 300-pound bash brothers," Al Washington said, "and they are dependable, willing. They’re physical, fundamentally sound. Powerful."

Al Washington Notebook | August 1st

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Tuesday’s practice.

Video | Al Washington on Development of Notre Dame DL, Chemistry & Rylie Mills

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Tuesday’s practice.

Observations from Notre Dame Fall Camp Practice No. 5

8 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Notre Dame made the first five periods of fall camp practice No. 5 open to the media on Monday. The Fighting Irish wore helmets without pads.

Camp Questions | Notre Dame Defense

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama takes a look at some key questions surrounding the Notre Dame defense heading into fall camp

"The Sky's the Limit” for Notre Dame 3-Tech Rylie Mills in 2023

10 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Former Notre Dame outside linebacker Kerry Neal has trained defensive lineman Rylie Mills for years and believes the rising senior is ready for a breakout fall.

Uyeyama's Scouting Notebook

10 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama dives deeper into the film to look at the top 2024 defensive tackle targets on the board for Notre Dame