2008 Notre Dame Football, Depth Chart, and Story

[YouCantCoachThat]

I've always been a casual ND fan, and just this year, I'm starting to follow the recruiting, and team more in depth. I'm a little lost on how our 2008 team is shaping. Who are some really good players on our team? All I know is Clausen, Armando Allen, and Maurice Crum.

Who are some players that left? Who are some key Freshmen/Sophmore's who have "break out" ability? I guess I'm just looking for a little bit of a background on the team, and any extra information about highly touted young players who have superstar potential.

Thanks.

[notredomer23]

Well, I am not the best at this, but the players that left that were starters were just Ambrose Wooden, John Sullivan, and Tom Zbikowski. Others thad had some prettty good PT were Travis Thomas, Joe Brockington, and Anthony Vernaglia.

For your breakout freshman: Mike Floyd. All the boards are buzzing about him, apparently Jimmy wants him to start and he looks like he may end up starting according to some boards.

Depth Chart(My opinion)
QB-Jimmy Clausen, Sharpley, Crist
RB-Robert Hughes, Aldridge/Allen
WR-Duval Kamara, Robby Parris
WR-Mike Floyd,Dieon Walker
Slot-Grimes, West
OT-Sam Young
OG-Trevor Robinson(the kid is a beast
C-Wenger
OG-Chris Stewart
OT-Eric Olsen

DE-Kuntz
DT-Williams
DE-Brown
OLB-Kerry Neal
ILB-Toryan Smith
ILB-Maurice Crum
OLB-Brian Smith
CB-Darrin Walls
CB-Terrail Lambert/Gary Gray/Rasheon McNiel
S-David Bruton
S-Kyle McCarthy/Sergio Brown

PR-Darrin Walls
KR-Golden Tate
KR-Armando Allen

[goldandblue]

I'm kind of surprised to not see Harrison Smith any where on your depth chart. You don't think he will see the field much??

[KAPLAN]

I think Smith is a year away from being a starter. I like the freshman getting the chance. Says alot about going to spring practice as a high school senior.

[BDIrish4ever]

Originally Posted by KAPLAN

I think Smith is a year away from being a starter. I like the freshman getting the chance. Says alot about going to spring practice as a high school senior.

I agree with KAP that I don't think he will start this year, but I can see Smith used on "situational defenses" such as "nickel" or "dime" packages. He is just too good an athlete to keep off the field.

[goldandblue]

agreed, I guess I was thrown off by some of 23's positions having multiple names, I thought he was saying that these are players he expects to see with substantial P.T.

[YouCantCoachThat]

Originally Posted by notredomer23

Well, I am not the best at this, but the players that left that were starters were just Ambrose Wooden, John Sullivan, and Tom Zbikowski. Others thad had some prettty good PT were Travis Thomas, Joe Brockington, and Anthony Vernaglia.

For your breakout freshman: Mike Floyd. All the boards are buzzing about him, apparently Jimmy wants him to start and he looks like he may end up starting according to some boards.

Depth Chart(My opinion)
QB-Jimmy Clausen, Sharpley, Crist
RB-Robert Hughes, Aldridge/Allen
WR-Duval Kamara, Robby Parris
WR-Mike Floyd,Dieon Walker
Slot-Grimes, West
OT-Sam Young
OG-Trevor Robinson(the kid is a beast
C-Wenger
OG-Chris Stewart
OT-Eric Olsen

DE-Kuntz
DT-Williams
DE-Brown
OLB-Kerry Neal
ILB-Toryan Smith
ILB-Maurice Crum
OLB-Brian Smith
CB-Darrin Walls
CB-Terrail Lambert/Gary Gray/Rasheon McNiel
S-David Bruton
S-Kyle McCarthy/Sergio Brown

PR-Darrin Walls
KR-Golden Tate
KR-Armando Allen

This post helps a lot. I know Walls has the ability to be a shut down CB, and I'm already a big fan of Maurice Crum. Who are some other key/impact players on this defensive list?

Thank you!