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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, right, talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in South Bend, Ind. Kelly is promising more passion from his players, more fire from him on the sideline and more players involved, especially on defense, as the Irish try to turn around their season after the firing of defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Notre Dame’s Kelly promising to be more fiery on sideline

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In an Aug. 29, 2014 file photo, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, right, talks with defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder during practice during media day for a NCAA football team in South Bend, Ind. It was announced Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has fired defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder following a 1-3 start. The school tweeted a new release saying VanGorder is being replaced by defensive analyst Greg Hudson.(AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)

Notre Dame fires defensive coordinator after 1-3 start

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, Brian Van Gorder talks to the media during a news conference introducing him as Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame defensive players say their heads are swimming learning a new system, a new terminology and for some new positions, but say the one thing they understand for sure is new defensive coordinator VanGorder wants them to be more aggressive. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)

Notre Dame defense looks to be more aggressive

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

DC VanGorder focuses on evaluating Irish players

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

VanGorder is Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press