Brian Kelly made it official – Mike Denbrock will be the new offensive Co-ordinator and develop the game plan. Kelly will call the plays. He also introduced the new QB coach Matt LaFleur.

Two new Graduate hired: former Notre Dame Safety kyle McCarthy and Mike Hiestand (son of OL coach Harry) he previously coached at Florida International. both will work on defense. Kelly wants to add one more Grad Asst.

Appears as though all the Notre Dame injured will be available by the Fall with the possible exception of ILB Jarrett Grace who’s injury was severe – 4 broken bones in one leg. I don’t see any way he plays this year, if ever again.

Malik Zaire will get his shot == QB position will not go automatically to Golson. Regardless, Kelly has to get Zaire on the field this year with meaningful playing time.

ND hosted 2 DL prospects so we’ll see how that works out. NSD is Wednesday and I really hope all the grandmothers are ok. I don’t believe anything until these guys are sitting in a classroom.

So what else – Denbrock indicates a fast up tempo offensive now that all the parts are in place.

Spring Football is scheduled to start March 3rd – earliest ever. Suggestion – don’t play any of the guys that were hurt, wait until the Fall. Let’s see what the young guys can do.

Here are some presser clips from und.com: