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After every three games, Irish Illustrated will check in with a former Irish football captain/leader for his analysis of Notre Dame's play.
Getting the ball rolling for us at the one-quarter pole is 1988-89 captain Ned Bolcar, one of several great Irish linebackers during an era when Notre Dame won one national title (1988), competed for another (1989), and then reloaded with a new group of talented players that made a run for the national championship in '93.
We asked Bolcar to comment specifically on what he's seen of the Irish defense against Texas, Nevada and Michigan State.
QUESTION: What were your thoughts on the 3-3-5 approach against Texas?
NED BOLCAR: If you're playing against a freshman quarterback and a running game that is formidable with a big backfield -- 240 pounds plus a young offensive line -- you figure they're going to try to come out and establish the run.
As a linebacker, I don't want to be blocked one-on-one. I want to have some coverage up front. I want to control the front five with four defensive linemen. I had Chris Zorich in front of me, which obviously demanded a double team. But as a linebacker, I want to be able to get down hill, play off a guy chipping off a double team, and be able to attack the run.
You can't do that when you have three defensive linemen, nobody up front is getting double-teamed, the guards and tackles are coming at the linebackers one-on-one, and you have to fight them off. The next thing you know, you've got a 250-pound guy running down your throat.
The defensive line doesn't get penetration. The linebackers appear to be talented, but they're manned up and I don't care who you are, it's tough to play one-on-one against tackles and guards and expect to make a tackle on a 250-pound running back. It's difficult to get a shot for a squared-up tackle.
We don't control the line of scrimmage with a four-man front, let alone a three-man front. So therefore we're losing the battle on the line of scrimmage. The linebackers are on an island. I think there's promise with these linebackers, but in that game, they certainly didn't get any help from the line or the scheme.
Q: What would be the benefit of playing nickel personnel against Texas?
NB: I'm not the defensive coordinator or Brian Kelly. They get paid millions of dollars to make these decisions. I'm a fan who knows a little bit about football. But I don't see the benefit.
Why would you bring in a nickel back at 200 pounds to cover a pass when you can't even control the line of scrimmage? Why not try to force them to pass the ball? If you can't stop the run, they're going to run it down your throat. Texas ran the ball well. Obviously, the freshman quarterback threw the ball well, and that opened up the run.
The problem against Texas and Michigan State was we didn't control the line of scrimmage, we didn't get off blocks well and we didn't tackle well. We don't put pressure on the quarterback. Trying to get off blocks, it's like glue.
I, personally, would always start at the front seven and work my way back. If you can't control the line of scrimmage, they're going to run the ball down your throat and they're still going to be able to pass the ball.
Q: Why is Notre Dame tackling poorly?
NB: If you're not getting off blocks well, you're off-balance. You're using one hand. You're usually reaching and diving for somebody. So first they have to disengage from the block. They have to put more pressure on the line of scrimmage.
You need some push. You can't let them re-establish the line of scrimmage two yards upfield because that creates gaps. There's a trickle-down effect as it pertains to the linebackers.
If you're not going to make a tackle, you at least have to jam things up so you can get front side or backside help. Poor tackling at linebacker usually starts on the line of scrimmage.
I know Brian Kelly said Tuesday that they're going from speed to speed instead of speed to power. That's an indication that their tackling fundamentals are lacking, and that's been pretty evident.
Q: You played for two of the greatest Notre Dame teams in history (1988-89). You were captain of those two teams. What made Barry Alvarez a great defensive coordinator?
NB: He put us in position to win. We played the right scheme. He knew the talent we had.
Now granted, we had a lot of talent. We controlled the gaps. We had Chris Zorich at nose tackle. He always demanded a double team. We were stout on the corners with Todd Lyght. We had a great free safety in Pat Terrell.
We had the talent, but we put the talent in the right place and (Alvarez) also coached us up well. We were coached well as a unit and we executed as a defense. Once that whistle blows, if you don't execute your role, you're not going to be successful.
You can be in the right defense and you can be well trained. But come game time, if you can't make the tackle when you should, can't force a double team when you should, can't force the ball back inside when you should, and can't cover the receiver and break on the ball properly, it won't happen.
I think the problem this year is being in some bad defenses, specifically against Texas, and guys individually not winning battles. I don't think Brian VanGorder drew up a defense in which Cole Luke is 15 yards away from the receiver with the Michigan State game on the line.
Q: Who do you see playing well defensively?
NB: Isaac Rochell is putting as much pressure on the quarterback as he can. That's not necessarily his strength. His strength is his physical strength at the point of attack. He's the guy that's getting some penetration. He's around the ball.
I like James Onwualu and the progress he's made in his game. He's around the ball a lot and he forces the play to the middle of the field. I like Nyles Morgan. He's active. You've got to have the linebackers making a lot of plays and he's doing that.
Besides those three guys? Let me think. Jerry Tillery played very well against Michigan State. He made penetration. Cole Luke has been good at times, but he was not against Michigan State. When the Will linebackers have played well, they've been pretty good. But it's taken one of them to fail to get to the more effective player of the two on that given day.
Q: During your time at Notre Dame, you were 4-1 against Michigan State. Michigan State was not then what they are now. But some things remain constant, like the way Michigan State forces you to be physically accountable from start to finish.
NB: That has been constant with Michigan State, and that's why that 73-yard run (by Gerald Holmes) accentuates the importance of physicality and accounting for your responsibilities.
Michigan State won every one-on-one battle on that play, which is why the running back went untouched.
They motion through. Rochell comes around from the backside. Jarron Jones is cut down. The center cuts Greer Martini completely. Then the guard chips off the tackle and gets to Drue Tranquill, who probably got pushed in the back. They double-teamed the outside linebacker. Morgan comes up to make the tackle and gets taken out of the play by the running back.
Here's where I disagree with that approach. Morgan completely sold his body to the running back. That's great. But the one-for-one block completely gives up his body. Cole Luke is out of the play. No one is there to make a play, which makes the sacrifice of the Mike linebacker ineffective.
As a middle linebacker, I tried to take on blocks and still make plays. You're doing your job, but when you take on power, you have to try to make the tackle, too. Michigan State wants you to sacrifice a one-for-one play by the linebacker. If your teammates aren't getting off blocks, that sacrifice of one-for-one doesn't help you.
Q: What are some basic solutions or a list of things this defense has to do in order to improve?
NB: Let me start by saying on the offensive side of the ball, the line needs to keep improving. I think it will and I think they've done some good things, but that performance against Michigan State – when they needed to be physical – fell short.
Defensively, find a way to do a better job of controlling the point of attack. Whether you play a four-man front or a three-man front, you've got to control the line of scrimmage. There's too much push upfield. Establish the line of scrimmage at the line of scrimmage.
If you can't get to the quarterback, don't blitz. Why bring five guys and still not get to the quarterback? I don't even know why we blitz. It doesn't make sense.
Watch when Michigan State blitzes. Not every single one, but they create situations that allow them to get pressure on the quarterback. We never get there. We never even pressure the guy. It's frustrating to watch.
We need better help over the top from the safeties, which I know isn't going to be easy because the personnel is not ideal or very deep in numbers. We can't be sound defensively giving up big chunk plays.
I'd like to see better run 'tilt' from the DBs. We've seen too much push between the tackles without the safeties in position to fill. Better run support in the middle of the field from the defensive backs.
That's a lot to improve upon. The next couple games give us an opportunity to make progress in some basic areas of sound defense.


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Gunpowder and Lead (Classic Rock)
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September 30, 2016
New World Tavern
56 Main St, Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 927-4250
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GUNPOWDER AND LEAD was formed in the summer of 2008 by lead vocalist/guitarist Bob Anderson of Hanover, MA and lead guitarist/vocalist Jeff Williams of Abington, MA., two former founding members of a popular local cover rock band called Nasty Habit. After a successful seven year run in the eastern MA and South Shore region's entertainment scene, the reigning members of Nasty Habit elected to persue other musical and personal endeavors. The Anderson/Williams team remained intact and strongly determined to reform themselves into another equally viable and upgraded version of their former band.The band that would come to be known as GUNPOWDER AND LEAD found it's first respondent worthy of being another cornerstone of the new band in October '08, that being drummer Scott Ohlson of Hanover, MA., the son of a veteran Jazz drummer and an active area session musician who has recorded with many artists and genres, aptly displaying his versatile musical background. After the first seven shows, Scott left GPL in July 2009 to persue other opportunities and was replaced by the former veteran drummer/vocalist of the Nasty Habit Band, Don "Oooge" Uggiano.Soon to follow was Ken Morse, veteran bass/vocalist from Brockton, MA who spent the last three and a half years with a high energy club/function dance band from Boston called HipShot. This diverse band specialized in R&B;/Motown/Disco and other contemporary dance music customized towards specific events, and also came upon a similar fate as Nasty Habit in October 2008. Just a few short weeks after HipShot's last performance, Ken joined GUNPOWDER AND LEAD in November '08, reuniting with Jeff Williams, whom he first met in 1996 while the two were members of a high energy, edged, and well produced country band called Shadow Canyon. Ken has performed in cover rock, country, oldies, americana, Top 40, and original bands in the eastern MA./Rhode Island regions for the past 25-30 years. He has been a free-lance musician, as well, and still performs fill-in shows in between his duties with GUNPOWDER AND LEAD.The final musical link for the band came in keyboards/vocalist Scott Daniels, formerly of a popular function/events band from Southeastern MA called Common Ground. Scott joined up in February 2009 and comes with a resume of many years experience in classic rock, R&B;, blues and other diverse forms of dance music. Scott brings his expertise to the fold and provides the essential "wall" of sound for GUNPOWDER AND LEAD. An architect by trade, he brings a versatile, technical, and methodical approach to GPL that greatly allows the band to expand it's repertoire! With an ever-growing family of faithful supporters, GPL looks forward to rockin' out with you at one of our next performances!


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Music GCSEEdit
Music GCSE involves controlled classroom assessment and so can be difficult to arrange for private candidates. You would need to find a school or exam centre willing to accept the student for all controlled assessments. Nonetheless, some families have reached an agreement with a school to allow children to attend just for music GCSE lessons, with the help of the Local Authority.
There are some opportunities to take music GCSE, usually at the end of a course of lessons, through music colleges or Conservatoires, eg Blackheath Conservatoire in SE London. NB the Blackheath Conservatoire website can be confusing, so do call or email if what you see online looks confusing. For instance, the same class may be listed under '18+' and '5-16'!
Home-Ed Partners in Monmouthshire offers music GCSE including controlled assessment.
You may find that there is no practical way to arrange music GCSE in your area. This is also the case for some school students, as not all schools offer music GCSE. Sixth forms usually understand this and are generally flexible about admissions requirements. Many students choose to focus on music grades and theory exams as an alternative to music GCSE.
Music Grades as an alternative to GCSE?Edit
ABRSM Grades 4 or 5 are accredited by OFQUAL as Level 2 qualifications, ie GCSE level. However, this doesn't mean it's the same as a music GCSE; they are different things.
Grades 6 and above attract UCAS points. Grades 5 and below do not, but then neither do GCSEs. See UCAS tariff tables for music exams
Wikipedia ABRSM entry is useful on this, on ABRSM. It is probably the same for Trinity (except that the theory exam is not compulsory), but do confirm this for yourself.
"Graded music exams provide a structured framework for progression from beginner to advanced musician. In the United Kingdom, ABRSM graded examinations are QCA-accredited at three levels in the National Qualifications Framework: Grades 1–3 at Level 1 (Foundation: equivalent to GCSE grades D–G), Grades 4–5 at Level 2 (Intermediate: GCSE grades A*–C) and Grades 6–8 at Level 3 (Advanced: A-Level). Most subjects are offered from Grades 1–8 and have three standards of pass: a straight pass, a pass with merit and a pass with distinction. Candidates may enter any Practical or Theory exam grade without having taken any other, though there is a requirement to have passed Grade 5 Theory or Grade 5 Practical Musicianship or Grade 5 in a solo Jazz subject before Grade 6–8 Practical exams can be taken. Passes in Grades 6–8 in either Theory or Practical exams may be used as part of the UCAS tariff in obtaining a university place in Britain."
A member of HE-Exams, who is a former music teacher, comments:
"Years ago, ABRSM Grade 5 Practical and Theory were seen as a decent substitute for O Level / GCSE for students wishing to study at A Level who had not done school music before. The theory and practical combined were good preparation for A Level, although did not cover as much composition etc. as GCSE. However, I don't think they have ever really been seen as entirely interchangeable - rather, at a time when some schools couldn't offer specialist music teaching, and takeup at GCSE was sometimes so low that classes weren't run, ABRSM was an alternative and necessary route for some. I know at least one student that went this route and went on to study Music at university.
Speaking as an ex-music teacher, I'd say that there is definitely some point to studying ABRSM theory, even if GCSE has already been completed. It's a while since I taught A Level, but my recollection is that GCSE does little to prepare you for some of the more complex theory at A Level (such as 4-part harmony, score writing and reading etc.), whereas I seem to remember that the ABRSM contains a lot more of that sort of thing. And.. you need Grade 5 Theory if you want to take ABRSM practical exams above grade 5.
If you want to pursue studies in Music beyond GCSE, it might be worth working through the ABRSM Theory books, even if you don't bother with the exam. I really do think it covers useful areas that GCSE is lacking in."
There is a discussion on this topic which you might find interesting on the ABRSM forum.
Higher Level Music Qualifications Edit
Diplomas in music performance and teaching are offered by Trinity (London College of Music) and ABRSM at several levels. They are accredited by Ofqual at levels 4-7 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework, meaning from first year degree-level upwards. You can do them in a range of musical styles and in music teaching, and theory and composition. They entitle the holder to use letters after their name, eg Diploma of the London College of Music (DipLCM)
Trinity Diplomas - some home-educated students have taken these. They offer Diplomas in Performance, Teaching, and Theory and Composition.
ABRSM Diplomas - at least one member of the HE Exams group has completed the ABRSM Diploma and Licentiate.
A parent comments:
"90% of the Trinity diploma is for performance and 10% for programme notes, whereas ABRSM is more rigorous on the notes and interview, with also sight reading included, so your performance can be a bit iffy on the day and your other work can carry you through. A poor performance with Trinity and it is going to be ever so hard to make the grade."
"Why take a music diploma?" - useful article discussing the content .
A-Level Music Edit
Because of the practical assessment aspects, you cannot normally take A-level music as an external candidate. Some music colleges may offer it via a course of classes, eg the Blackheath Conservatoire in South London.
Added: May 2016 Blackheath Conservatoire are no longer offering A-Level Music or A-Level Music Tech.
In theory, a willing exam centre might be able to offer A-level music to external candidates for the new syllabus from 2018. For instance, the Edexcel specification includes a recital and a solo performance which must be recorded and then submitted to Edexcel for assessment. Because it doesn't involve the exam centre marking the performance, in theory this could be done for an external candidate. However, the challenge is likely to be finding an exam centre to agree to this.
Music Theory ExamsEdit
Some resources recommended by members of HE-Exams:
Dorothy Dingle has now published an answer book for her Pass Grade 5 Theory Book. It is priced at £4.95 + £1.50 p&p and is available from www.dinglemusic.com
Sheila Joynes Teaches Music Theory videos.
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete Self Study Guide
Memrise course on Grade 5 Music Theory
Mind Blowing Music by Michael Cox - from The Knowledge series, which is like Horrible Histories. Lots of facts in a fun format.
The Violin Den - Grade 5 Theory resources
Take Five and Pass First Time, by Christopher Dunn
Music Theory for Young Musicians, by Ying Ying Ng - one book per grade.
Other ResourcesEdit
Trinity Rock College Rock and pop music exams
Practical Musicianship - exams which can be an alternative to Music Theory for some.
"Musicianship is a broad concept that covers a complex range of musical abilities. For the purposes of this syllabus, it is loosely defined as the ability to 'think in sound'. This occurs when a musician is able to produce music which they perceive internally and in the imagination, whether through playing by ear, singing, reading from notation, or through improvisation.
ABRSM's Practical Musicianship exams give students opportunities to develop their ability to 'think in sound' and perform spontaneously. While the other graded exams focus on aspects of performance that are prepared in detail in advance, here the playing (or singing) is in response to immediate challenges and stimuli, presented both aurally and via notation."


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Middle Township 9,
Wildwood 2
Middle Township advanced to today's Warrior Classic championship game at 3 p.m. in Wildwood. Winning pitcher Steve Hand went the distance and gave up six hits, with seven strikeouts and no walks. Middle's Jim Versage was 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs and two RBIs. Justin Lent had three hits and two RBIs for the Panthers, and Erik Arenberg, Brandon Johnson, JT Hickman and Jeff Keyes each added two hits.
For Wildwood, James Grauel was 3-for-3 with an RBI and Devon Bradshaw had two hits.
Wildwood 000 000 2-2 6 2
Middle Township 013 023 x-9 15 1
2B-Korobellis W. Johnson, Arenberg MT. 3B-Versage (2) MT.
WP-Hand 7k. LP-Mormile 6k.
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