2015 Spring Practice Thread

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly adds that nothing has been decided on Hounshell and they’ll see how it goes this spring at tight end.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/577869937860947968">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly said he never tried to sell Everett Golson on a time share at quarterback. Said he wants Golson to compete to win the job.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577870343248879616">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he has not spoken to Golson about splitting time with Malik Zaire. He says he only told him he needs to compete to win the job.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/577870508462452736">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Every game takes on a different shape and form. Every week is a different gameplan, teams will defend them differently every week</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577870605459968000">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Wants to be more physical on offense, wants to establish a running game, want to keep opponent points down</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577870687580241920">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on commitment to run game: "We want to be more physical and yes we want to establish a run game. But game plans change from week to week.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/577870757008527360">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on coaching new coaches: "Doing more behind scenes. More meeting time. Gilmore been with me a lot. More time with Autry and Todd."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/577871085003128832">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: First time since he's been at ND that he can go into practice and "bang around." Can have more drills to create contact and competition</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577871566664396801">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GoIrish41]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Every game takes on a different shape and form. Every week is a different gameplan, teams will defend them differently every week</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577870605459968000">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Wants to be more physical on offense, wants to establish a running game, want to keep opponent points down</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577870687580241920">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on commitment to run game: "We want to be more physical and yes we want to establish a run game. But game plans change from week to week.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/577870757008527360">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I like the sound of "establish a running game."

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> BK on OL: Bivin, Harrell, McGovern all will get a look at tackle along with Stanley and McGlinchey.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/577869669266161664">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Hounshell: "He knocked down my door. Wouldn't leave me alone. Said 'I have something to offer.' -Kelly appreciates his competitiveness</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577869762702639104">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Chase Hounshell kept coming back to Kelly and saying he wanted to return. Wanted to be a part of the team. Said he'd play wherever</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577869839621992448">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Well I'll sure as hell be pulling for Chase this year. Love that attitude.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Will Fuller has a hairline fracture of his third metacarpal, will have a cast but won't effect him in the spring</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577871921980698625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Will Fuller will wear a cast on his hand this spring: "Won't be able to block, but he's not a great blocker anyway. He's excited about that"</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872052943622144">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Jarrett Grace is cleared for everything. "I couldn't keep him out if I wanted to."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577872090797244416">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Jonathan Bonner is going to move to strongside end with Isaac Rochell.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577872200276910080">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bonner behind Rochell at DE ("Big End" per BK) this spring. Jhonny Williams up to 256. "He's put on a lot of weight. have to sculpt him up."</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872483107241986">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's obvious that Brian Kelly is not overly pleased with Matt Hegarty's decision to leave Notre Dame. "He chose another path."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577872594759634944">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Can't guarantee Ishaq Williams a spot on the roster</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/577872660949958656">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>C.J. Prosise is cross-training at running back. Amir Carlisle will not cross-train, he'll work solely at slot receiver.</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872961215975424">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: CJ Prosise “will get a lot of work at running back” this spring with only Folston and Bryant on the roster at the position.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577872995986714625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[#1rish]

LOL at BK's comment about Fully being a blocker.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Doug Randolph will play rush end. “We think he might have a trait to get after the quarterback for us."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577873233581490176">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Doug Randolph will play rush end, Kelly says. John Turner back at safety this spring.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/577873332046991360">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ILB Greer Martini is moving outside.</p>— Eric Hansen (@EHansenNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/EHansenNDI/status/577873540612890625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LB snapshot (no order):
SLB: James Onwualu, Greer Martini
MLB: Nyles Morgan, Joe Schmidt, Jarrett Grace
WLB: Jaylon Smith, Te’von Coney</p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/577873687610728449">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Onwualu and Martini at Sam (Martini vs big teams)
Grace/Schmidt/Morgan are Mike (that's not in order)
Smith and Coney WLB (that is in order)</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577873991383326722">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Tranquill is a nut and would be back full go if not for Notre Dame’s training staff. Tranquill his ACL in November.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577874102222004227">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GoIrish41]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ILB Greer Martini is moving outside.</p>— Eric Hansen (@EHansenNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/EHansenNDI/status/577873540612890625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>LB snapshot (no order):
SLB: James Onwualu, Greer Martini
MLB: Nyles Morgan, Joe Schmidt, Jarrett Grace
WLB: Jaylon Smith, Te’von Coney</p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/577873687610728449">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I read this as confidence building in Grace's return, Mogan's development, and Schmidt's ability. Martini put in some solid minutes last year. Hope he pushes the OLBs.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>C.J. Prosise is cross-training at running back. Amir Carlisle will not cross-train, he'll work solely at slot receiver.</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872961215975424">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: CJ Prosise “will get a lot of work at running back” this spring with only Folston and Bryant on the roster at the position.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577872995986714625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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This I completely agree with.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly re: playing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BallState?src=hash">#BallState</a> in '18 opener. Said they were looking for an in-state game to start the season.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/577874529705414656">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thus ends Brian Kelly’s spring presser. First practice at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. Media observation for first 30 minutes.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577874668180365312">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[irishfan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>C.J. Prosise is cross-training at running back. Amir Carlisle will not cross-train, he'll work solely at slot receiver.</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872961215975424">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: CJ Prosise “will get a lot of work at running back” this spring with only Folston and Bryant on the roster at the position.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577872995986714625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Excited by this. I want Prosise getting as many touches as possible.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>C.J. Prosise is cross-training at running back. Amir Carlisle will not cross-train, he'll work solely at slot receiver.</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872961215975424">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: CJ Prosise “will get a lot of work at running back” this spring with only Folston and Bryant on the roster at the position.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/577872995986714625">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Procise getting the GAIII treatment.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

so bets on the final starting OL?

Stanley, Q, Martin, Elmer, McG ?

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Stanley, Bars, Martin, Elmer, McG ?

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Stanley, Q, Martin, Elmer, Bars?

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Stanley, Q, Martin, Bars, McG?


I'm going with the first option, are there any plausible permutations I missed?

 

[GoIrish41]

Thanks for the updates PandFan. Reps.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Procise getting the GAIII treatment.

But Prosise is has shiftiness to complement his straight-line speed. I think Prosise has been underutilized in the offense. His hands have been suspect at times but his ability to move the chains is undeniable. I think we'll see a bit more production from him in '15

 

[zelezo vlk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bonner behind Rochell at DE ("Big End" per BK) this spring. Jhonny Williams up to 256. "He's put on a lot of weight. have to sculpt him up."</p>— Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) <a href="https://twitter.com/timomalleyND/status/577872483107241986">March 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Am I misreading this or is Coach saying that Jhonny may have put on bad weight? Maybe they mean sculpt him up technique-wise?

 

[Wild Bill]

A nice little battle brewing at SAM between Onawalu and Martini.

 

[Luckylucci]

so bets on the final starting OL?

Stanley, Q, Martin, Elmer, McG ?

or

Stanley, Bars, Martin, Elmer, McG ?

or

Stanley, Q, Martin, Elmer, Bars?

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Stanley, Q, Martin, Bars, McG?


I'm going with the first option, are there any plausible permutations I missed?

As of now it sounds like OT's are set with Stanley LT and McGlinchey RT. The only spot up for real competition seems to be LG with Q and Bars. I think Q is the more natural LG and wins the spot. Therefore, I go with option 1.

 

[Luckylucci]

Am I misreading this or is Coach saying that Jhonny may have put on bad weight? Maybe they mean sculpt him up technique-wise?

It sounds like he added a few too many lbs. and they might need to trim that a little. They want to see how he moves at this weight.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

But Prosise is has shiftiness to complement his straight-line speed. I think Prosise has been underutilized in the offense. His hands have been suspect at times but his ability to move the chains is undeniable. I think we'll see a bit more production from him in '15

Agreed. I'm not predicting that Procise will struggle like GAIII did. Just noting the general similarity of "explosive athlete with sh!tty hands gets moved from WR to RB."

 

[PANDFAN]

A nice little battle brewing at SAM between Onawalu and Martini.

no battle...james against smaller/faster teams, and the opposite w/ greer

 

[GoIrish41]

Am I misreading this or is Coach saying that Jhonny may have put on bad weight? Maybe they mean sculpt him up technique-wise?

Maybe, but that isn't how I read it. They told him to put on weight and he complied (from an earlier update from the presser ... him and others). Now, they need to turn that extra weight into productive muscle. He was way too skinny before to have any read chance at meaningful playing time. Tansform that weight and boom, we may just see what he's capable of playing against the big boys.

 

[GoIrish41]

Agreed. I'm not predicting that Procise will struggle like GAIII did. Just noting the general similarity of "explosive athlete with sh!tty hands gets moved from WR to RB."

He's not moving though, right? Sounds like he's going to split time to provide more depth at RB in the Spring. I would not be shocked if this experiment ended at the conclusion of the spring game.

 

[ResLife Hero]

It sounds like he added a few too many lbs. and they might need to trim that a little. They want to see how he moves at this weight.

The good news is he has Spring, Summer and Fall to get it sorted out.