'13 IN ATH Jaylon Smith (Notre Dame Man & Graduate)

[Irish Insanity]

I think we could punch it in from the goal line just fine without needing to risk it. If our running or blocking sucked and we couldn't I'd understand then. But it doesn't.

 

[IrishLion]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once a Burger King chef and a magnificent running back, Jaylon Smith has settled into stardom quite nicely. <a href="http://t.co/SFwpZFQV1z">http://t.co/SFwpZFQV1z</a></p>— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/KegsnEggs/status/649603558191575040">October 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Still watching running back Jaylon Smith. <a href="http://t.co/SFwpZFQV1z">http://t.co/SFwpZFQV1z</a> <a href="https://t.co/EZXMp8NF2e">https://t.co/EZXMp8NF2e</a></p>— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/KegsnEggs/status/649608785682636800">October 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[IrishLax]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tryna be like big bro &#55357;&#56840; <a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT">@JaeeSmiff9ENT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/savagelife?src=hash">#savagelife</a> <a href="http://t.co/7rlxBAu5hi">pic.twitter.com/7rlxBAu5hi</a></p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/status/656151406680887297">October 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That is how you defeat a block and shut down a hole... holy crap...

 

[Luckylucci]

He's been much more physical on the inside this year versus last. Its definitely helped the consistency of the run game D.

 

[yankeeND]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tryna be like big bro �� <a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT">@JaeeSmiff9ENT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/savagelife?src=hash">#savagelife</a> <a href="http://t.co/7rlxBAu5hi">pic.twitter.com/7rlxBAu5hi</a></p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/status/656151406680887297">October 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That is how you defeat a block and shut down a hole... holy crap...

He is maybe the most impressive athlete I have seen here. The funny thing is that the other guy that I think is closest to that kind of ability is in the same class as him, Max. I hope he turns it on after the bye and we get to see them both play up to their potential at the same time. Could really change the perspective of our defense as a whole.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

You just don't see shite like that! Toa Lobendahn is a man, he has played nearly every position on the SC line! WOW!

 

[Luckylucci]

Can I also add the completely different results that both Schmidt and Jaylon had to that same play. Schmidt ends up 5 yards off the line nowhere near the play and Jaylon is in on the tackle. Doing so while having to go across the formation. This is just a microcosm of many plays.

 

[TheChosen1]

Can I also add the completely different results that both Schmidt and Jaylon had to that same play. Schmidt ends up 5 yards off the line nowhere near the play and Jaylon is in on the tackle. Doing so while having to go across the formation. This is just a microcosm of many plays.

5 yards would be generous.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Can I also add the completely different results that both Schmidt and Jaylon had to that same play. Schmidt ends up 5 yards off the line nowhere near the play and Jaylon is in on the tackle. Doing so while having to go across the formation. This is just a microcosm of many plays.

What is this, Pile on Joe Schmidt Day?

Glad Morgan is modeling his play after Jaylon and not Joe. Joe has heart, but his play leaves a lot to be desired.

I will add though, that this particular play shows more of what Jaylon can do as opposed to what Joe cannot. It looked like Joe diagnosed the play properly and was there to fill the gap. Jaylon just happened to blow the whole thing up and force the runner in another direction. It's at the point Joe gets caught in a block but Jaylon's athletic ability allows him to still get to the RB as the tackle is being made. So, not like Joe totally messed up or anything. Jaylon is just a bajillion times better.

 

[Irish#1]

You just don't see shite like that! Toa Lobendahn is a man, he has played nearly every position on the SC line! WOW!

I would hate to be him when they review the game.

 

[ndfb3]

CBS Sports 2015 Midseason College Football All-America Team, awards - CBSSports.com

DEFENSE
POS PLAYER HEIGHT WEIGHT CLASS SCHOOL
DE Myles Garrett* 6-5 262 Soph. Texas A&M
DE Carl Nassib* 6-7 272 Senior Penn State
DT Robert Nkemdiche 6-4 296 Junior Ole Miss
DT Adolphus Washington 6-4 290 Senior Ohio State
LB Kentrell Brothers 6-1 235 Senior Missouri
LB Jaylon Smith 6-3 235 Junior Notre Dame
LB Joe Schobert 6-2 236 Junior Wisconsin
CB Vernon Hargreaves III 5-11 199 Junior Florida
CB Desmond King 5-11 200 Junior Iowa
S Jeremy Cash 6-2 210 Senior Duke
S Karl Joseph 5-11 197 Junior West Virginia

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Cage also got driven completely out of the play..If you watch Schmidt on the play he just kind of sits back absorbs the block and just gets bullied. Jaylon is a man amongst boys out there.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Jaylon Smith Semifinalist for Butkus, Bednarik Awards // UHND

Notre Dame junior linebacker Jaylon Smith has made the first round of cuts for two of the most prestigious defensive player awards on Monday when he was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award and one of 20 for the Bednarik Award.

So far this season Smith is pacing Notre Dame with 66 tackles to go along with 6 tackles for loss and a sack. He’s also forced a fumble and recovered a pair of them as well. Smith’s 66 tackles are 20 more then the next closest member of the Irish defense, Keivarare Russell, and 23 more than fellow Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt.

Smith was named one of three finalists for the Butkus Award last year as a sophomore so his presence on the semifinalist list this year is no surprise. The Butkus Award is handed out to the nation’s best linebacker every year. The Bednarik Award, meanwhile, is given out to the best overall defensive player.

One opponent the Irish have already played – USC’s Su’a Cravens – and another they have yet to face – Stanford’s Blake Martinez – also made the cut for the Butkus Award. Almost shockingly after seeing him up close last weekend, Temple’s Tyler Matakevich was left off the list. For as good as Smith is for the Irish, it could very well be argued that Matakevich was the best linebacker on the field last Saturday night in Philadelphia.

Matakevich was, however, one of the 20 semifinalists for the Bednarik Award semifianlists along with Smith. Other Notre Dame past and future opponents on the list include: Cravens from USC and Clemson’s Shaq Lawson.

Manti Te’o was the last Notre Dame linebacker to win the Butkus Award when he took home pretty every award imaginable other than the Heisman in 2012. That same year Smith was named the High School Butkus Award winner as the nation’s best prep linebacker. Te’o also took home the Bednarik Award in 2012.

 

[ulukinatme]

Good, not an injury

 

[Irish#1]

Good, not an injury

or rumored violation.

 

[ThePiombino]

Found it interesting to see on "A Season With" BVG challenging Jaylon to be a more vocal leader. I mean he straight up called him out in front of the entire defense in meetings. I kinda like it. Also got the impression that BVG looks at him as the defensive leader, not Schmidt.

 

[pumpdog20]

Plain and simple, your best players should/need to be leaders. Along with the injuries, I think some of the downfall last year can be attributed to the fact that a lot of the "marginal" players were the leaders/captains, with the exception of Day.

 

[ThePiombino]

Plain and simple, your best players should/need to be leaders. Along with the injuries, I think some of the downfall last year can be attributed to the fact that a lot of the "marginal" players were the leaders/captains, with the exception of Day.

Disagree. I don't think being the "best player" obligates you in anyway to be a leader other than to lead by example. HOWEVER, I do think that being a captain obligates you to do so. If Jaylon isn't living up to his part of the bargain, or coaches think he can do more, then I'm glad to see the staff isn't afraid to call him out. And I don't think it's a bad thing. Some people just need a gentle kick in the ass every now and again to get back on mission.

 

[GoIrish41]

I really hope Jayon returns next year ... he probably won't, but I guy can hope.

 

[ulukinatme]

It is convenient when your captains also happen to be among your best players. More than anything I think a captain needs to lead by example though, they don't need to be the best players, but I think they need to have the right attitude and leadership qualities. I think most captains should be extroverted individuals that can bring a team together and motivate. While an introverted captain can still lead by example, they may be less inclined to huddle the team together and raise their spirits when things aren't going well.

 

[Riddickulous]

Tyler Matakevich being exluded from the Butkus semifinalists is a joke.

 

[ACamp1900]

Tyler Matakevich being exluded from the Butkus semifinalists is a joke.

Yeah I saw that was getting a lot of heat today...

 

[RDU Irish]

Tyler Matakevich being exluded from the Butkus semifinalists is a joke.

And a really bad joke at that. Maybe it is because his last name is hard to look at

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Take it for what it is worth but a buddy of mine is good friends with Barajas and went to Andrean. Josh told him jaylon is gone.

 

[KPENN]

Take it for what it is worth but a buddy of mine is good friends with Barajas and went to Andrean. Josh told him jaylon is gone.

This is shocking. Absolutely stunning.

 

[woolybug25]

Take it for what it is worth but a buddy of mine is good friends with Barajas and went to Andrean. Josh told him jaylon is gone.

I'm pretty sure that we all take everything you say "for what it's worth".

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch Jaylon Smith at the top of the screen. He picks up Tyler Boyd in coverage. All over Pitt’s top receiver. <a href="https://t.co/VEMBxL3Cnn">pic.twitter.com/VEMBxL3Cnn</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/663899633811193856">November 10, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Jimmy3Putt]

IMO-
The best game he's ever played in a Notre Dame jersey.
Always fills up the stat sheet, but this one was littered with impact plays.

 

[tadman95]

I'd hate to see this defense without him.

 

[Circa]

I found the Hidden message! He's coming back!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">so looking forward to watch The Polar Express tonight! my fav Christmas movie. what's yours?! ☃</p>— Jaylon Smith (@JaeeSmiff9ENT) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT/status/671812571935154176">December 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>