'10 OH QB Andrew Hendrix (Notre Dame Signee)

[Old Man Mike]

Amen.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Andrew is pre-med? Wow.

Sorry if this has been covered here before. I didn't realize that.

Kelly Talks Golson, Hendrix

skip to 2:37

 

[BeauBenken]

Andrew is pre-med? Wow.

Sorry if this has been covered here before. I didn't realize that.

Kelly Talks Golson, Hendrix

skip to 2:37

Way to go Andrew. Very cool.

 

[PANDFAN]

^^???? i can't see this at work....what does it say?

 

[BeauBenken]

^^???? i can't see this at work....what does it say?

Just what RhodeIrish pointed out. That Hendrix is in premed.

 

[Ignats]

I'm a pre-med as well at ND right now and yes, Andrew is pre-med. He's pretty dedicated and stayed back this summer to take one of the most difficult chem classes ND has to offer. Great guy who loves ND

 

[ShakeDown]

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Essentially Hendrix loves ND, is a hard worker academically and on the field, and is an overall great guy. He trusts Kelly and will help out where and when he is needed.

No transfer worries here.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

I really like this fine young man. It was fun to watch him this past weekend and I look forward to seeing him some more. He seems like a bright and dedicated kid so I am not worried about him at all.

 

[irish4ever]

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Essentially Hendrix loves ND, is a hard worker academically and on the field, and is an overall great guy. He trusts Kelly and will help out where and when he is needed.

No transfer worries here.

That's good because he's going to see many opportunities to play in the future based on what we saw last Sat. from him. He looked very poised, ready and athletic!

 

[IrishRugger2013]

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Essentially Hendrix loves ND, is a hard worker academically and on the field, and is an overall great guy. He trusts Kelly and will help out where and when he is needed.

No transfer worries here.

Definitely agreed. He lives in my dorm and is a real nice, down to earth guy. I'm definitely rooting for his future success

 

[nsisk157]

Nice little recap of his plays from Sat.

The Andrew Hendrix experience | Inside the Irish

 

[beryirish]

ISD Freebie on Hendrix

By Bryan Driskell

Hendrix Makes Most of Opportunity

Back in April, two of Notre Dame’s most impressive players during the Blue-Gold Game were sophomore quarterback Andrew Hendrix and freshman quarterback Everett Golson. Their natural talent and production during the spring created a buzz among media members and Irish fans alike.

When fall camp arrived, Irish head coach Brian Kelly fanned those flames by speculating that one of those two players might be involved in a “change of pace” situation behind the starting quarterback.

Two questions arose from that speculation: which quarterback, and when?

Five games went by and no action for either quarterback, and the speculation only grew during that period. On Saturday against Air Force, that question was finally answered, as Hendrix finally got the opportunity to show what he could do.

“We are going to play the guys when they are ready to play, he wasn’t ready to play,” Kelly said after Saturday’s victory as to why Hendrix had not played sooner. “And he’s ready to play (now), in a limited fashion that we saw today.”

The addition of Hendrix into the lineup was meant to make life harder on defenses, as they now have one more talented offensive weapon to prepare for.

“Now there’s so much versatility in what you have to defend offensively,” continued the Irish coach. “Now you have to defend it on option, read option, you have to be able to defend a quarterback now that can pitch the ball on speed option. It just creates many more difficulties for a defense, and at the end of the day allows our offense to be very diversified.”

“It just gives you another dimension of our offense that if you’re not prepared for it, you can see what happens.”

Hendrix had a big first day for the Irish, completing all four of his pass attempts for 33 yards, and adding another 111 rushing yards on the game. His big play was a 78-yard gain that set up Notre Dame’s final touchdown.

The talent Hendrix displayed on Saturday was no surprise to his head coach.

“He’s a pretty confident kid,” Kelly said on Tuesday. “He can run, he’s athletic, he can throw the ball very well.”

Hendrix made the most of his first college playing experience, as he was able to show the college football world that he is a talented football player.

“I felt like I was confident in my abilities, just to let everyone else see that I could do this really felt good,” the sophomore said after Tuesday’s practice.

Hendrix knew he was going to get an opportunity to play on Saturday, but he was not sure when that time would come or what the situation would be.

“I wasn’t really sure at all, I don’t think Coach Kelly knew at all,” Hendrix explained. “The opportunity presented itself and I was able to get in. I thought initially I was just going to get my feet wet, but as we started to get a little ahead I was able to get into the game a little bit more. The lead we were able to get because of our offensive success throughout the game allowed me to play a little bit more.”

“I think that opened up things for me.”

Some wondered after the game why Air Force, why then? Kelly had a very specific answer as to why the Air Force game was the right time to play Hendrix.

“I didn’t want Andrew Hendrix’s first college experience to be against USC,” Kelly said with a smile, having already noted that in previous weeks Hendrix was simply not ready. “I wanted to insert him when we were having success because I didn’t want to open it up to, alright we had a couple of bad plays and we have a quarterback situation going on.”

“He went in every time we had successful plays and things were moving positively,” continued the Irish coach, noting the benefits that ultimately come from Hendrix’s first experience. “He’s ready to play against USC.”

Those who have seen Hendrix play in high school, in practice, and during the Blue-Gold Game were likely not surprised by his arm strength, athleticism, or toughness. What was a bit of a surprise was the poise and calm demeanor he displayed during his first college action.

“It really wasn’t nerves, I was prepared and I think that really helped with calming me down,” Hendrix said of why he was able to slow the game down. “We practiced throughout the entire week, I knew what the looks were going to be and I knew what I was going to do no matter what they gave me, so I don’t think it was nerves at all.”

“My preparation helped calm me down.”

Hendrix has had a lot of time to prepare for this moment. He came to Notre Dame as the most highly regarded member of a three man quarterback class that included Rees and current wide receiver Luke Massa. The Cincinnati native had to make an adjustment to Kelly’s spread offense, coming from a run dominant program at Moeller High School.

The adjustment took time, but as fans saw on Saturday, Hendrix is starting to get a hang of the offense. In the time leading up to his first opportunity, Hendrix had to battle the potential frustration that often plagues young and talented players that are sitting the bench.

His mature outlook on the situation and his positive frame of mind helped him stay focused, even when things were not going the way he had hoped.

“I think my main thing is I can’t control what I can’t control,” Hendrix said of how he was able to stay focused. “Just keep my head down and plowing through working to be the best me that I can possibly be, and what falls I just let fall.”

“Coach Kelly gave me the opportunity, that’s something that I can’t control, but what I could control was making the best of it and I think I did that.”

Surely, he did.

With the talent and production Hendrix displayed on Saturday, surely someone was bound to ask about a potential quarterback controversy. According to Hendrix, this is nothing about a quarterback controversy, it’s about him finding his role and doing what he does best, which is make plays.

“I think it’s definitely the exact opposite,” Hendrix said when asked about any issues that might have arisen between he and Rees. “Just to be able to be out there and share the field with him a little bit, I was really excited about it, he feels the same way.”

“To be able to go out there with him and share the victory with him felt really good.”

 

[GreatGolson]

According to Lane Kiffen he's not a "true runnimg QB".... dance on em Hendrix

 

[NDinL.A.]

According to Lane Kiffen he's not a "true runnimg QB".... dance on em Hendrix

He's not. Kiffy-boy is right. Hendrix can throw too. Not sure what's wrong with that comment...

 

[ulukinatme]

He's not. Kiffy-boy is right. Hendrix can throw too. Not sure what's wrong with that comment...

The comment was made after Wednesday's practice. The media brought up to Kiffin that Hendrix played in the Air Force game, and if that's something they have to prepare for in their practice. Kiffin responded with a no, that he wasn't a threat, and that they don't really have to worry about it. I'm paraphrasing, but Hendrix has shown that you don't need 4.4 speed to be a threat. He's seen limited action, but he's obviously shown some ability to make thing happen on his feet in both the Air Force game and the Blue Gold game. I'm just hoping Hendrix gets to see the field some Saturday (Not due to a Tommy injury, but split reps again) and makes Kiffin regret his words.

 

[Buster Bluth]

That a weak paraphrase job. He did not mean it like that.

 

[Rhode Irish]

That's a weak paraphrase job. He did not mean it like that.

Agree.

 

[beryirish]

ESPN Insider

College Football Rumors - Rumor Central - NCAA - ESPN

Hendrix the Favorite at Notre Dame?

Steven Lassan of Athlon Sports picks Hendrix to start on opening day, citing Kiel's inexperience and the coaching staff's desire to see a fresh face at QB.

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[jimmymac]

Their reasoning doesn't really back up the claim at all hahah. I think itl be Golson over Hendrix personally, because of Kiel's inexperience and the coaching staff's desire for a new face at QB. Hey, those are the same reasons ESPN gave!

 

[BGIF]

ESPN Insider

College Football Rumors - Rumor Central - NCAA - ESPN

Hendrix the Favorite at Notre Dame?



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" ... citing Kiel's inexperience and the coaching staff's desire to see a fresh face at QB. "

When did the coaching staff express a desire to see a fresh face at QB?

 

[ND NYC]

do those reporters actually get paid for this kind of info (lack of)?

 

[BobD]

I call BS on that.

I think they're taking a shot in the dark with no inside info or knowledge and just trying to fill up pages.

 

[woolybug25]

My scUM buddy thinks Hendrix will start. I gave him Hendrix and Rees for $10 against Golson and Kiel.

I'm gonna roll around naked on that $10...

 

[Irishnuke]

I think people have written off Hendrix way too soon.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

My scUM buddy thinks Hendrix will start. I gave him Hendrix and Rees for $10 against Golson and Kiel.

I'm gonna roll around naked on that $10...

Oh, wow. Must be nice to have that friend locked down for fantasy.

 

[BobD]

I think right now nobody including the coaches have any idea who is gonna start. I think the job is 100% open and there are 4 candidates with an equal shot.

 

[NYMIKE6]

I think right now nobody including the coaches have any idea who is gonna start. I think the job is 100% open and there are 4 candidates with an equal shot.

You mean 3 candidates.......

 

[woolybug25]

You mean 3 candidates.......

Wouldn't it be funny if Tommy hit a growth spurt and grew two inches, got crazy with the weights and came in at 230 pounds and drastically improved his game?

I would root hard for a 6'4"/230 Tommy Rees. lol.

 

[BobD]

You mean 3 candidates.......

No, I mean 4. Tommy, Gunner, Andrew and Everett.

After last year, I'm thinking Tommy is to Coach Kelly as Romo is to Jerry Jones or Sanchez is to Rex Ryan.....so we can't rule him out.

 

[Zbi]

If Rees starts, I do not know if I will watch a offensive play all season.