Tag: Notre Dame

Media Day

ND Editor August 17, 2011 Football Tagged Ben Koyack, Bob Diaco, Dayne Crist, Mike Ragone, Notre Dame, Tommy Rees

Whole host of coaches and player interviews available on Irish Illustrated, Subway Domer etc–check them out.

Basically the usual although Diaco sounds almost mystical talking defense–hope the players get it.

QB battle–don’t know what to make of Kelly’s comments saying battle is dead even. Hearing that you could conclude that Crist is static or maybe regressing while Rees is rapidly improving and runs the offense better.

I still think Crist starts but gets yanked when he starts throwing dirtballs. Can only conclude it’s all mental with him.

Rees on the other hand must have improved passing strength dramatically–say long crisp passes. He was so dreadful in the USC game–I’ve got to see it to believe it..

Greatly surprised that frosh tight end Ben Koyack is the biggest TE on the team at close to 260lbs. He plays alot this year.

Finally, feel real bad for Mike Ragone–another injury will limit his practice time. Barring all the injuries, he could have been outstanding.

Out For 2011

ND Editor August 15, 2011 Football Tagged Eilar Hardy, injury, Notre Dame

Freshman Eilar Hardy–Knee, will have surgery and will not play this year.

So far only 2 big injuries–hope it stays that way.

That being said, I would be inclined to start easing on the 2 deep and concentrate on the 3’s and 4’s–who knows, maybe that is the plan.

Fingers crossed for a healthy season.

9 Practices Complete

ND Editor August 14, 2011 Football Tagged Brian Kelly, Carlo Calabrese, fall camp, fall practice, Fox, Jack Nolan, Notre Dame, Prince Shembo, Tom Hammond, Troy Niklas

With 1st full week over and done, as mentioned before, this up coming week will in all probability determine the depth chart.

Most positions filled and Kelly signaled that Shembo gets the nod over Spond.

That leaves the Calabrese Fox contest with Carlo in the lead.

OG’s –looks like it will be a 3 man rotation Watt, Nuss and Robinson.

Concerning Spond–don’t know how fast he is(looks thin to me) looks more like a Safety and maybe best in the long run for him.

I say this for apparently frosh Troy Niklas 6”7" 250 lbs third at this OLB position really opened eyes this week–even got nickname "Hercules".

Don’t like losing Nicols and hope we can land couple more OL recruits

At end of this week will probably learn who won QB derby.

Finally why can’t we get rid of Tom Hammond on NBC broadcasts–I nominate Jack Nolan of UND.com . Keep Mayock–he’s been very good.

Camp Just About Half Way

ND Editor August 13, 2011 Football Tagged fall camp, fall practice, Notre Dame, Tate Nichols, Troy Niklas

Media had access today.

Players have about 5 days to make their case and apparently Troy Niklas ( frosh)OLB is making his.

Tate Nichols (soph) 2nd team OT out for month with dislocated kneecap

A lot of the younger players got a look today–will be looking for Kelly’s post practice report.

Football Practice Update

ND Editor Football Tagged fall camp, Notre Dame, practice

Check out this latest Notre Dame football practice video from Fri. Aug. 12 (courtesy of www.und.com):

http://www.und.com/allaccess/?media=255891

August Doldrums

ND Editor August 10, 2011 Football Tagged Aaron Lynch, Braxston Cave, Brian Kelly, fall camp, fall practice, Louis Nix, Notre Dame, Stephon Tuitt

Disappointed that we haven’t landed a quality RB by now–hopefully, something will pop soon.

The usual coming out of fall camp so far–bigger, faster and stronger. But we hear that every year.

Believe this is day 5 and that should mean 1st day in full pads. I’ll be watching out for hamstring injuries. While I fully understand why Kelly wants closed practices– I would really like to see the Linemen go one on one–like to see Cave vs Nix and the other OL’s against Lynch and Tuitt. Get the same deal going with the LB’S .

Like to see the offense ag defense just running the ball–that wouldn’t tip off anything about full offense but would be interesting.

Day 1 Fall Camp

ND Editor August 7, 2011 Football Tagged Aaron Lynch, Andrew Nuss, Carlo Calabrese, Dayne Crist, fall camp, fall practice, Fox, MacDonald, Manti Teo, Notre Dame, Stephon Tuitt, Williams

S. Tuitt is one big dude
Andrew Nuss running with 1st team as LG.
ILB–looks like most competitive with Calabrese, Fox and MacDonald fighting for the spot opposite Teo. Whoever complements Teo the best will start–I like Carlo.

QB–think it’s Crist barring injury or mental breakdown.

No doubt that freshman Williams, Tuitt and Lynch will play as will redshirt Nix. Also no doubt barring injury and if they live up to hype all four will go early to NFL draft. So we have 3 seasons out of them. So enjoy while you can and hope Teo stays for senior season.

Brian Kelly Kickoff Press Conference

ND Editor August 6, 2011 Football Tagged Brian Kelly, fall practice, Notre Dame, press confrence

Check out the latest press conference with Brian Kelly discussing practice, players and the upcoming season. (courtesy of www.und.com):

http://www.und.com/allaccess/?media=253114

Timing

ND Editor August 5, 2011 Football Tagged commit, ng, Notre Dame, Recruit, Tommy Schutt

My wish list of favorites just reduced by one–Tommy Schutt.

Seems he was about 1/2 hour away from committing to ND when ND pulled it’s offer after getting Sheldon Day.

I’m not a recruiting expert and don’t know who the staff has lined up(limited scholies left) but I would have taken him.

NG is punishing position but guess here is– just get one and leave open a more critical position need. Too bad I really wanted this guy.

But just goes to show other recruits better hop on now or lose your offer.

Wish List Recruits

ND Editor August 4, 2011 Football Tagged commit, Jarron Jones, Keith Marshall, Kyle Murphy, Notre Dame, recruits, Shaq Thompson, Tommy Schutt, William Mahone

Ok we have 13 and hoping they all stick–listed below is my top 6.:

Tommy Schutt DT IL
Jarron Jones DE NY
Shaq Thompson WR CA
William Mahone RB OHIO
Keith Marshall RB NC
Kyle Murphy OT CA

Not concerned right now about Safety since we expect Chris Badger Safety back in 2012. With say one left to hit 20–get a Center or Guard.