When the national media analyzes Notre Dame this summer, one refrain will appear in every pre-season magazine: the Irish will go as far as their defense can take them. Notre Dame's defense showed flashes of efficiency last season but fell apart in the Fiesta Bowl by surrendering a school record 617 yards. Irish Illustrated breaks down five players to watch with spring practice less than a week away.

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