2014 Spring Practice Thread

[Emcee77]

Onwualu at SAFETY??!!??

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly calls Onwualu a “ferocious competition” with an “incredible volume” to him in terms of work rate.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/439420415522267136">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - QB is a concern as far as experience. So is d-line and inside linebacker.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439420658439557120">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> defense: "It's going to look like what it's always looked like," but will have a different flavor of play-calling.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439420953672429568">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - the defense will look like it's always looked, but VanGorder will call things differently than Diaco did.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439421012325564416">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Coach Brian Kelly on telling Prince Shembo not to talk about sexual assault allegations: "That was a collaborative decision."</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439421116264628224">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>More on Shembo: "This was not a matter that needed to be discussed. That was certainly something he could've decided to discuss."</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439421244522250240">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On Matthias Farley: "We moved him out to corner… We think he can be a very good player and tackler from outside in."</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439420130699640832">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - the decision for Shembo to not talk to the press was made by a lot of people, not just me. he could have talked if he wanted to.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439421303678713857">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Left tackle candidates this spring: Steve Elmer, Ronnie Staney, Mike McGlinchey and Christian Lombard.</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439421445844652032">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - we'll make a decision at the end of the spring about who'll be the left tackle.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439421950943694848">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Ishaq Williams: “He’s a different guy than he’s ever been since I’ve been here.” <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439422344390385664">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bivin not among 4 players competing at left tackle. Might mean he's staying at guard?</p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/statuses/439422353915645952">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Ishaq Williams (271 lbs): "He's a different guy than he's been since I've been here. …He's one athletic, big dude."</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439422416398192640">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Ishaq showed a lot of competitive fire in off-season drills. Believes Ishaq at a new level.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/439422571092537344">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

Ishaq primed to break out. Increased focus and competitiveness. BK cautiously optimistic, but more optimistic than cautious.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nicky Baratti “will be able to be evaluated fully” even if he’s limited in contact, Kelly says. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439422717205684224">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nicky Baratti, Chase Hounshell and Doug Randolph are all healthy enough to be active during spring practices. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439422847048351744">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Ishaq Williams (271 lbs): "He's a different guy than he's been since I've been here. …He's one athletic, big dude."</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439422416398192640">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Ishaq showed a lot of competitive fire in off-season drills. Believes Ishaq at a new level.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/439422571092537344">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I was all about Ishaq being a huge performer last year and selected him as 'most improved' pre-season, and I was wrong. Hoping BK is right about this year!

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chase Hounshell and Doug Randolph can both participate in contact drills this spring. Nick Martin and Ben Councell cannot. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439422939188826112">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Devin Butler,Ben Councell and Nick Martin won't be available for contact in spring. Jarrett Grace out as well.</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439423018540859392">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tony Springmann out for spring practice, but Kelly says he’s made “really good progress."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/439423142881017857">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jarrett Grace (fractured leg in Oct.) is healing slowly, will not face contact. Same for Devin Butler. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439423212628086785">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Huntr]

I was all about Ishaq being a huge performer last year and selected him as 'most improved' pre-season, and I was wrong. Hoping BK is right about this year!

Better chance this year, IMO. Bet he gets used differently than he has.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Golson: "He's bigger. He's thicker. His movement skills have not changed. …He has definitely a higher [football] IQ."</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439423318467571712">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The coaches haven’t seen Everett Golson throw yet because of NCAA rules, but they will Monday. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439423446875783168">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New pass rushers for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> next year: Ishaq Williams, Sheldon Day, "and we're going to have to find another guy or guys."</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439423650727358464">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

James is ready

James is ready

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited to be getting the opportunity to show my talents on the defensive side of the ball! Lookin to… <a href="http://t.co/s6M9NYjRYm">http://t.co/s6M9NYjRYm</a></p>— James Onwualu (@J_Walls) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Walls/statuses/439423696013635585">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I think the biggest change that I wasn't expecting will be Farley going to CB, essentially saying "Redfield is our man"</p>— Patrick from OFD (@pburnsOFD) <a href="https://twitter.com/pburnsOFD/statuses/439423835385769984">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[FearTheBeard]

Kinda surprised with Onwualu move. Was looking like he could be pretty good at WR. But what was wrong with Butler? I dont remember what injury he had

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> coaches went "hat in our hand" to NFL and college programs to fix special teams.</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/439424024053956609">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says the staff has moved some personnel around and is emphasizing different coaching points with special teams units. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439424140278509568">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - I'm okay with the team leaving for spring break, but there are not a lot of guys who are locked into a starting position.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439424391370113024">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Sherm Sticky]

I like the move of Mahone to WR. Kid looked really good and comfortable during the spring game and during the 3 minute practice videos from last spring and summer. Lol.

 

[EuropeanDomer]

I think Onwualu showed good things as WR last season, plus there are enough safeties. I'm surprised.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - the team needs to be ready to go when they get back from spring break.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439424558097911808">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly said he chose not to discuss unionization with players. Did talk about it with Jack Swarbrick, coaches, other administrators.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439424632597118976">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on unionization in CFB: "If it turns out that way we're going to have a significant advantage. …We're going to pay compensation."</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439424790336901120">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly adds that he doesn't think NCAA will allow that to happen.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/439424937703383040">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Kelly chuckled and then said...i know michigan sure hopes not--in terms of us having a significant advantage

 

[Emcee77]

Kinda surprised with Onwualu move. Was looking like he could be pretty good at WR. But what was wrong with Butler? I dont remember what injury he had

Shoulder injury. He had the latest surgery (he played with the injury all season) so he has the farthest to go in his recovery.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly said each coach, including himself, will be involved with special teams coaching. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439425156457328640">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“Our best players can be our best leaders. And they may not be seniors.” - Kelly <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/439425824127594498">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - to help find leaders we penalize entire position groups rather than individuals. that helps make sure everyone is paying attention.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/439425739473956864">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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