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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Daelin Hayes is listed at 257 pounds and is a defensive lineman on the roster. Khalid Kareem is listed at 270 pounds.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709771796619390977">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly giving love to Brandon Wimbush, says he's a talented player and will be given a chance to compete at QB. "Extremely talented."</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709772908659400704">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly backtracks on redshirt talk with Brandon Wimbush, says they will give him a chance to compete as well.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/709772983468949504">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly is unsure what level Tarean Folston will be at this spring, but he will be out there.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709773067514466304">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pryce Tracy is now a offensive GA. Was Sp Teams intern last fall.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709773496298110979">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said ND hired Harlan Bower (LB Coach at Central Arkansas) and Clay Bignell (GA at Northwestern) as defensive GA's.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709773516489490432">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jeff Quinn is now the assistant strength and conditioning coach.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/709773651336417281">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said Daelin Hayes will only be involved in non-contact activities.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709774076999569410">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Doug Randolph forced to retire from football due to injury around the spine. Will be a student assistant.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/709773994459795456">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly compared Randolph's role will be similar to Tony Springmann after his injury ended his career. Will help with the DL.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709774017222336512">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Te'von Coney and Greer Martini are out of spring practice due to injuries. Limited contact: Devin Butler, Daelin Hayes.</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/709774289336188928">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Bilal could get work at multiple LB positions. Nyles Morgan will be at MIKE.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709774581033275393">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Daelin Hayes will cross-train at defensive end and linebacker.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/709774703129456640">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: 4.8 40 and 30-inch vertical for Hayes in spring testing.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709774940204044289">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said heading into the spring both Drue Tranquill and Shaun Crawford will be given opportunities to become every down players.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709775258883072000">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly says no limitations on Malik Zaire physically. That’s been the case for at least a month now.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/709775890155184128">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashton White one of the more overlooked members of the 2015 class. Smart, heady, tough, sound. He will push people at safety I expect.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709776602624876544">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Torii Hunter Jr. has balance between football and baseball with his schedule. He will be with football team and won’t miss time.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709776221845004288">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Convo with Corey Robinson about where football was on his priority list.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709776376849702913">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Staff would love to have #1 QB coming out of spring, but knows guys competing won’t let that happen.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709776757080133633">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Could ND play two quarterbacks? <br><br>BK: "I wouldn't dismiss that at hand. I just think we have to go into this with our eyes wide open."</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/709777003910733824">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said incoming freshmen in the secondary will make an impact this June. Thinking Jalen Elliott first and foremost, also Donte Vaughn.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709777565234438146">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK states competition coming in June with incoming OL/DB/LB coming in.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709777495575367680">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Corey Holmes ran 4.39 40, 41 inch vertical</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709778516313841666">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Barajas remade himself more than anyone on team (physically). Ran 4.76 40. Listed at 240lbs.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709778178638798849">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Corey Holmes ran 4.39 40, 41 inch vertical</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709778516313841666">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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That's pretty impressive. 41" was the highest at this years combine.
 

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Sounds like Hunter Bivin is factoring in to the OT equation more so than Bars. Bars will start at OG. Thought that was interesting.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly says it's priority to come up w/ solution to injury woes. Not satisfied with concluding, 'Gee, whiz, we're just unlucky.' <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/709780854793478148">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said it’s “not acceptable” to explain injuries with bad luck. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> is using science to look at injury prevention now.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/709780628535943171">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tarean Folston is “partial” for this spring, per Kelly. He’s healed, but “I don’t know if we’ll tackle him,” Kelly said.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/709780246904619008">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">40 times for ND WR's - Holmes 4.39, Hunter 4.42, Sanders 4.49, ESB 4.5, Stepherson 4.5, Boykin 4.7.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/709779152845578240">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly wants to figure out where Corey Holmes can contribute after posting a 4.39 40 and 41-inch vertical.</p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/709778932418146304">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Equanimeous St. Brown (shoulder) is fully cleared to participate.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/709778929964466179">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK states it’s the coaches job to get players ready to play. Simplified safety last year, “Did all we could”.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709781477433671680">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says no changes to Notre Dame’s weight training this winter. Calls Paul Longo’s program “excellent"</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/709781706669236225">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said they have good enough players to win at the LB position without Jaylon Smith and Joe Schmidt. Up to coaches to prepare them.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/709781546857832448">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says no changes to Notre Dame’s weight training this winter. Calls Paul Longo’s program “excellent"</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/709781706669236225">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly referenced GPS units in injury prevention. Here's our report on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>'s use of the technology: <a href="https://t.co/HNtejpISBw">https://t.co/HNtejpISBw</a></p>— Carl Deffenbaugh (@CarlDeff) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlDeff/status/709781841381752832">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asked about pass rush, Kelly said <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> must collectively “activate” more players.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/709782528924782595">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Seeing the long list of guys who are either out or limited this spring really drives home exactly how banged up we were against OSU. I hope they can get this injury thing figured out. A single season with even average injury luck would see us headed to the playoff.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK says it’s a big year for Jay Hayes and Grant Blankenship.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709782598562816000">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says RB Dexter Williams will be "a force to be dealt with." Add another to a deep, deep backfield.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/709783302677381120">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Williams is listed at 5-11, 210 pounds, and ran a 4.51 40, according to BK. Nice mix of size and speed.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/709783693385146369">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on Nyles Morgan: "This is his time. He knows it. There’s no Joe Schmidt in front of him."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/709784012378796032">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK: Nyles Morgan is committed and will get a “ton of work this spring”. Feels it will be a great spring for him. No one in front of him.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/709783945471266816">March 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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