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He's mainly working at the 3 tech behind Day. Probably trying to develop depth there and give Day some rest. He has a history of injuries. Smart idea.
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steve Elmer is on the verge of finding at least a semi-permanent home on Notre Dame’s offensive line.
Last season as a touted freshman, Elmer started fall camp at right tackle. But by the time the year ended, Elmer had played mostly left guard and otherwise bounced around between positions. Center is about the only spot he hasn’t received a look.
Now offensive line coach Harry Hiestand has Elmer pegged back at right tackle, bookending the line along with left tackle Ronnie Stanley. Turns out all that moving around has paid dividends.
“The thing I’m kinda finding is I played right tackle for I think it was just camp last year pretty much then we kinda started moving around a little bit,” Elmer said. “But some of the problems I’m having now, I remember the feeling of having them at right tackle last year. Now I’m starting to finally work on them and work through them, correct them. That’s the familiarity of kinda the mistakes I used to make and now correcting them, getting those righted.”
Little things from a technique perspective need polishing with any move along the line, in particular when going from inside out.
Elmer will face more speed from the outside at right tackle against defensive ends rather than doing battle against stout foes at defensive tackle or nose guard. Footwork, pass sets and hand placement all need to be adjust as a result.
Head coach Brian Kelly noted as much last week.
“Again, he has all the tools but he’s playing like he’s a guard at tackle right now,” Kelly said. “That’s why it's important that we kinda settle in on where he is. What I mean by playing like a guard, you've gotta set a lot differently at the tackle position than as a guard. He’s setting like a guard at tackle because he’s played so much guard.”
Once Elmer nails down the technique it should be easier to tap into his talent and growth, which has been on the rise since he enrolled 20 months ago.
Elmer feels like a more powerful version of himself at nearly 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds. Another offseason with strength coach Paul Longo has paid dividends during the first half of fall camp.
“It’s definitely noticeable being in coach Longo’s program for going on two years now I think,” Elmer said. “It’s been that long. It’s definitely noticeable. Upper body strength, lower body strength, just all around has been on the up and up. It’s more stable. When I first got here in the spring, throw yourself in there and drive your legs and then you’ll have a shot. Now the stability and the strength has built up a little bit more. It’s easier to kind of stay, not flying out of there necessarily all the time.”
Moving back out to tackle has also offered Elmer a measure of mental relief, which should allow for an easier unleashing of physical prowess.
“You’re not just watching yourself when you’re watching film,” Elmer said. “You’re watching other guys and mistakes that they make and mistakes that you make. You try to learn from them as well so you don’t make the same mistake when you get up there. That’s probably the easiest part. I have one, where I can watch what Ronnie’s doing or Mike (McGlinchey) or anyone playing tackle.
“It’s a lot easier than looking at all the tackles and all the guards and trying to absorb all that at the same time.”
steve Elmer is on the verge of finding at least a semi-permanent home on Notre Dame’s offensive line.
Last season as a touted freshman, Elmer started fall camp at right tackle. But by the time the year ended, Elmer had played mostly left guard and otherwise bounced around between positions. Center is about the only spot he hasn’t received a look.
Now offensive line coach Harry Hiestand has Elmer pegged back at right tackle, bookending the line along with left tackle Ronnie Stanley. Turns out all that moving around has paid dividends.
“The thing I’m kinda finding is I played right tackle for I think it was just camp last year pretty much then we kinda started moving around a little bit,” Elmer said. “But some of the problems I’m having now, I remember the feeling of having them at right tackle last year. Now I’m starting to finally work on them and work through them, correct them. That’s the familiarity of kinda the mistakes I used to make and now correcting them, getting those righted.”
Little things from a technique perspective need polishing with any move along the line, in particular when going from inside out.
Elmer will face more speed from the outside at right tackle against defensive ends rather than doing battle against stout foes at defensive tackle or nose guard. Footwork, pass sets and hand placement all need to be adjust as a result.
Head coach Brian Kelly noted as much last week.
“Again, he has all the tools but he’s playing like he’s a guard at tackle right now,” Kelly said. “That’s why it's important that we kinda settle in on where he is. What I mean by playing like a guard, you've gotta set a lot differently at the tackle position than as a guard. He’s setting like a guard at tackle because he’s played so much guard.”
Once Elmer nails down the technique it should be easier to tap into his talent and growth, which has been on the rise since he enrolled 20 months ago.
Elmer feels like a more powerful version of himself at nearly 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds. Another offseason with strength coach Paul Longo has paid dividends during the first half of fall camp.
“It’s definitely noticeable being in coach Longo’s program for going on two years now I think,” Elmer said. “It’s been that long. It’s definitely noticeable. Upper body strength, lower body strength, just all around has been on the up and up. It’s more stable. When I first got here in the spring, throw yourself in there and drive your legs and then you’ll have a shot. Now the stability and the strength has built up a little bit more. It’s easier to kind of stay, not flying out of there necessarily all the time.”
Moving back out to tackle has also offered Elmer a measure of mental relief, which should allow for an easier unleashing of physical prowess.
“You’re not just watching yourself when you’re watching film,” Elmer said. “You’re watching other guys and mistakes that they make and mistakes that you make. You try to learn from them as well so you don’t make the same mistake when you get up there. That’s probably the easiest part. I have one, where I can watch what Ronnie’s doing or Mike (McGlinchey) or anyone playing tackle.
“It’s a lot easier than looking at all the tackles and all the guards and trying to absorb all that at the same time.”
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From their school bios:
Collinsworth - 6'1, 205
Riggs - 5'10, 190
Guys aren't going to look big because they aren't. They don't need to be. They need a long arm span, fluid hips, tackling fundamentals and instincts to be in the right place. Hard to judge from the eyeball test.
That said they could certainly gain 10-20 pounds...
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Stevie was 14 and 1/2 years old when he recorded this. Everybody should love Stevie, I heard him about a year and a half ago and he still sounds great!
I mention it because it ties directly in with ND's team this year. Looks like we have a bunch of prodigies!
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I know. I told my brother, "They are just DBs." But he said he had just expected more. And, being DBs, they are probably long and lean, instead of looking like a fullback or a linebacker.
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He might just be expecting Zibby back there, those are few and far between.
If he said that about a linebacker or lineman I'd be a little more anxious.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arrived at ND, ready for the post-practice press conference with DC Brian VanGorder <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499593263310184449">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly making an unexpected appearance after practice today. Will post updates as they come.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/499600686775304192">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said team practiced in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> Stadium today. Wanted to practice there on Monday, but lightning in the area prevented them.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/499600853188481024">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly said Torii Hunter Jr. will have his second PRP on Thursday. Says he’s probably “doubtful for Rice.”</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/499601030905331712">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly: Besides Torii Hunter Jr., no one else is expected to miss the home opener against Rice.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/499601159720820737">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Trying to build continuity on the OL and dealing with battles at OL and WR</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499601198799159296">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Will go through the weekend before focusing more reps on the starters</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499601312280219648">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Kelly said he won't put up a depth chart, wants to keep competition, but players will know rotation</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499601390789214208">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly: Everett Golson will be our starter against Rice. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/statuses/499601704141463552">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly says the OL hasn’t quite settled in yet: “I think we’re still kind of a work in progress there.”</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/499601600173076481">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: There was competition and will continue to be competition, hopes EG is the starter entire year but still a "merit based situation"</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499601946165411841">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: He told Malik Zaire first and got the "right answer from Malik" and said he wasn't happy. Went out and practiced well and wants to start</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499602036875624450">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Overall, EG's understanding of the entire offense and the bigger picture and leadership were keys to him earning the starting position</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499602262055211008">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: There is no package for Zaire, he can run the entire offense, won't have two call sheets</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499602423607222272">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly: Everett is going to play unless he is injured. We’re not looking to play two quarterbacks. We want one starter.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/499602563965394944">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Zaire's first action will hopefully be with a big lead, barring injury</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499602816227618816">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Golson was matter of fact when receiving the news he was the starter, had a "let's go to work" mentality</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499602944149692416">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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From the sounds of what II and BGI have been saying EG has been the clear #1 so far through camp. I'm glad Kelly is calling this early so he can continue to get comfortable.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Golson has made up a lot of ground in relation to Tommy Rees in knowledge of the offense. EG can now run the entire offense</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603156192751616">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Rees needed to check a lot of plays, won't have to do that as much with Golson. Different offense with Golson in the game</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603358781800448">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Rees needed to check a lot of plays, won't have to do that as much with Golson. Different offense with Golson in the game</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603358781800448">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: James Onwualu is starting at Sam with Turner and Councell behind him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603498837999617">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: James Onwualu is starting at Sam with Turner and Councell behind him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603498837999617">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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But can he check out of plays and call time out w the play clock running down?
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Nyles Morgan and Joe Schmidt are working at MLB - Mentioned Greer Martini is in 2 deep at Will LB</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603596460036096">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Nyles Morgan and Joe Schmidt are working at MLB - Mentioned Greer Martini is in 2 deep at Will LB</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/499603596460036096">August 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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