2014 Spring Practice Thread

[Irish#1]

CondomnSuck and I are going to the ND/Michigan game this year (don't judge him for hanging with kuehnja, he's a good guy, lol). And talked about being at this game. Ending sucked, but one of my favorite moments is the entrance, and I can't wait to see a version of this against at the Michigan game.

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I dare you to watch this and NOT do 100 pushups in the next 8 seconds... one handed... on a bed of nails.

I love Manti Teo. And fuck Michigan.

Kelly is standing there stoically, but you know inside he's as jacked as the players.

 

[Irish#1]

I'm not sure the night rule is always in effect, but there certainly could be something said for a number of less talented teams at night. Pitt always plays us tough, and that often ends up as a late game when it's in Pittsburgh. Boston College has played us close in late games. Purdue certainly qualifies, although they can play spoiler in an afternoon game as well. I do think other teams get motivated for prime time games, while to us it's just another contest perhaps.

Yep

 

[irishfan]

Is it just me or does ND do better against the "better" teams on the schedule when the game is not a night game?

Under Kelly during the regular season we are 20-6 during day games and 15-7 during night games. It must be noted, that we have only played 3 home games at night, and only 2 road and 2 neutral site games during the day. Of the 22 night games, 3 were at home (2-1), 4 were neutral/Shamrock site (4-0), and 15 were on the road (9-6). I think any night struggles can be attributed to a rowdy, hostile crowd more than ND not showing up to play.

2013
--Day games: 5-1
--Night games: 3-3
2012:
--Day games: 6-0
--Night games: 6-0
2011:
--Day games: 5-1
--Night games: 3-3
2010:
--Day games: 4-4
--Night games: 3-1

 

[RDU Irish]

Night games tend to be prime time match ups, tougher opponents mean more losses. I would be curious to see the SoS rankings next to the stats you are pointing out.

 

[IrishBlood81]

Night games tend to be prime time match ups, tougher opponents mean more losses. I would be curious to see the SoS rankings next to the stats you are pointing out.

You see, I think night games are an advantage. I get so much more pumped up for a night, prime time game, than just a reg midday, game. I imagine the guys feel the same. The energy level is so much more. When everyones watching, you usually give your best.

 

[KyfightingIrish36]

When do the practices start back? Wednesday?

 

[NCND]

Yep.

 

[Ironman8]

When do the practices start back? Wednesday?

Yup, Wednesday morning.

This week is Wed, Fri and Sat.

 

[rtrn2glory]

yep coaches clinic thursday-saturday?

any prospects going to be in town with coaches?

 

[koonja]

yep coaches clinic thursday-saturday?

any prospects going to be in town with coaches?

I'm pretty sure someone's visiting March 20th, and I thought it was a WR, but I did a quick search and didn't see one of them as coming.

 

[Luckylucci]

Jalen Guyton is visiting on Friday after NW and OSU.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Jalen Guyton is visiting on Friday after NW and OSU.

thanks luccy

shit...pretty quiet weekend on a usually pretty active recruiting tool for us.

 

[koonja]

Jalen Guyton is visiting on Friday after NW and OSU.

I thought his film was solid for a 3-star prospect. He looks pretty quick. I really want to see who Blake's first target committed will be.

 

[wizards8507]

You see, I think night games are an advantage. I get so much more pumped up for a night, prime time game, than just a reg midday, game. I imagine the guys feel the same. The energy level is so much more. When everyones watching, you usually give your best.

That's not an advantage because the other team has the same effect.

 

[tko]

man, turf, grass, lights, sun, rain, snow, sleet, hail, endless discussion. mommy make the bad man stop.

 

[TheRealLynch51]

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[IrishBlood81]

When do the practices start back? Wednesday?

Its been tuff without any new info all these days! jeez.. lol

 

[Damion704]

IrishIllustrated.com - It's back-to-work week at Notre Dame

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just walking out of Notre Dame’s spring practice. Will Mahone on crutches. Conor Hanratty in for Christian Lombard at right guard.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446284604823990272">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Ironman8]

It has been rumored since the first practice that Will Mahone broke his foot. Feel bad for the kid, just can't stay healthy.

No idea what the deal with Lombard is.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Got to see a lot of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a>'s nickel and dime packages, sophomore John Turner was on the field frequently with those groups.</p>— Dan Murphy (@BGI_DanMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_DanMurphy/statuses/446285183759556608">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everett Golson took all the first-team reps at QB, but Malik Zaire got plenty of work. In terms of open field quicks, edge to Zaire.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446284814342029313">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Defensively, interesting to see Jaylon Smith lined up in the A gaps at linebacker, basically where Carlo or Fox were last year.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446284993732431872">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Amir Carlisle impressed in the slot, one of the biggest catches of the practice. Worked in the slot, but motioned in for handoffs too.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446285152356823040">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - It was a good day after being off for two weeks, but we have a lot of things to teach. I like our guys' energy.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/446285616192303105">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Practice No. 3: Will Mahone on crutches, Jaylon Smith lined up inside, Amir Carlisle took handoffs and worked in slot (looked good in both)</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/446285827455201280">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - Mathias Farley is a good athlete with size. We're in the early stages of finding him (and others) roles in our sub-packages.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/446286052970352640">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly brought media in late today to show that they have a lot of talent to evaluate. Lot of 3rd down work today.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/statuses/446286260408029184">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly suggests that James Onwualu could play both ways next fall. Moved to safety this spring, played wide out last fall.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446286401768665088">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> coach Brian Kelly on players on spring break: "They all did what I asked them to do." Golson stayed in Chicago with family.</p>— Blue and Gold News (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/statuses/446286553992925184">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - our guys were mature over spring break and recharged their batteries. they behaved and came back ready to practice.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/446286701040648192">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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u mean they didn't get arrested

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Christian Lombard sprained his wrist in practice today, led to Hanratty working as the starting right guard in 11-on-11.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/446286811984175105">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK - having a running QB really changes what a defense can do against us - it changes a lot and really pressures the defense.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/446287057820737536">March 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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