2015 Spring Practice Thread

[Crazy Balki]

these student reporters/presenters are so wooden. Im guessing Jac picked up his mic skills from Mike Golic Jr, very cringeworthy to listen to

I thought it was okay for a college student.

 

[GBdomer]

Since Koon is gone who is breaking down the highlight films and saying how great they look and who's gonna break out this year?

 

[Crazy Balki]

Since Koon is gone who is breaking down the highlight films and saying how great they look and who's gonna break out this year?

I think we already agreed on a "gusher by committee" plan.

 

[GBdomer]

Just watched the pratice video from today and they are getting worse and worse every year. Maybe 10 seconds of footage and 90 seconds of listening to Jack Collinsworth

 

[dublinirish]

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these video's are indeed very terrible. I guess the staff does not want to give too much away.

 

[aubeirish]

I like Jack, but show me some football damn it.

 

[tko]

i want to see some more warming up to whatever the fk music they have playing.

 

[Luckylucci]

The videos are substantially shorter than years past, right? Didn't they used to be 3-3:30 mins.

 

[dublinirish]

The videos are substantially shorter than years past, right? Didn't they used to be 3-3:30 mins.

yeah and they did a focus on the coaches/position groups in each episode too.

 

[Crazy Balki]

yeah and they did a focus on the coaches/position groups in each episode too.

I think not having Jack Nolan there maybe the reason for the lack of coverage, but this is truly disappointing. Anybody know if ISD, II or anybody else was recording at practice, or was it closed doors?

 

[dublinirish]

I think not having Jack Nolan there maybe the reason for the lack of coverage, but this is truly disappointing. Anybody know if ISD, II or anybody else was recording at practice, or was it closed doors?

generally if they are there, then their videos go up pretty quickly and well before UND.com's so I am guessing they are not there today. Nolan is with the hoops squad for the tourney so hes not on campus

 

[Crazy Balki]

generally if they are there, then their videos go up pretty quickly and well before UND.com's so I am guessing they are not there today. Nolan is with the hoops squad for the tourney so hes not on campus

Yeah, I'm aware that Nolan is doing the tourney, but it'd be disappointing that the lack of content is due to his absence. I don't know if they aren't there because they decided not to, or if the practice was closed to the media. Me thinks the latter.

 

[Grahambo]

Yeah, I'm aware that Nolan is doing the tourney, but it'd be disappointing that the lack of content is due to his absence. I don't know if they aren't there because they decided not to, or if the practice was closed to the media. Me thinks the latter.

Dude..really not a big deal. Its March..relax. haha

 

[Rocket89]

Practice schedule below. The media will be at Monday's practice and next Saturday is the open practice.

FIDM is committing a lot of resources to basketball right now, which if fine. There's going to be plenty of access from the media that the UND.com videos really aren't make or break.

1) Wednesday, March 18: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Media Viewing: 7:30 to 8:00
*Kelly & Player Interviews

2) Friday, March 20: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

3) Saturday, March 21: 10:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

4) Monday, March 23: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Media Viewing: 7:30 to 8:00
*Kelly Interview

5) Wednesday, March 25: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Defensive Coaches Interviews

6) Friday, March 27: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Media Viewing: 7:30 to 8:00
*Player Interviews

7) Saturday, March 28: 10:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
*Media Viewing: Entire Practice
*Kelly Interview

8) Monday, March 30: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

9) Wednesday, April 1: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Offensive Coaches Interviews

(EASTER BREAK)

10) Wednesday, April 8: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Media Viewing: 7:30 to 8:00
*Kelly Interview

11) Friday, April 10: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m
*Player Interviews

12) Saturday, April 11: 10:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
*Media Viewing: Entire Practice
*Kelly Interview

13) Monday, April 13: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Select Assistant Coaches Interviews

14) Wednesday, April 15: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
*Media Viewing: 7:30 to 8:00
*Kelly Interview

15) Saturday, April 18: Blue-Gold Game

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian VanGorder says J. Grace is, "way ahead of guys who have played," in understanding ND defense because of time he spent studying.</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/580026901181415424">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> DC BrianVanGorder said Jaylon Smith is cross training at OLB (Sam) as well as Will LB. Also revealed Kolin Hill working at Sam.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/580015240668016640">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian VanGorder on defending tempo offenses: “We’re all in the battle against it. We don’t like it, but it’s what we gotta deal with."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/580021815818358784">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> DL coach Keith Gilmore says he's pleased w/ early spring progress of RS fr. Jonathan Bonner, who moved from DT to DE.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/580026674219081730">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>VanGorder also said Schmidt will cross-train, as will Jaylon Smith later on in spring practice.</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/580027355894296576">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BvG: Nyles Morgan's physical traits say Mike LB, but "we may experiment with (cross-training) later," as his understanding of D grows.</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/580027604805267456">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New DL coach Keith Gilmore's observations re: DT Jarron Jones tape: "From one play to the next it’s like two different guys sometimes."</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/580028006875430913">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[IrishLion]

So basically, the whole LB corps will be cross-training at nearly every LB position, in an effort to get the best combination on the field.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Where are the practice reports? I figured a 30 min media session would have tons of video and tweets by now

 

[ResLife Hero]

Where are the practice reports? I figured a 30 min media session would have tons of video and tweets by now

Not sure. I posted the only tweets I saw, but last year there was a ton of content within an hour of practice it seemed like.

 

[stlnd01]

So basically, the whole LB corps will be cross-training at nearly every LB position, in an effort to get the best combination on the field.

Good. Seems foolish to have talent stacked up in the depth chart and someone not as good playing the next position over.
We may finally be in shape to execute Diaco's mythical "nine CAT" defense.

 

[ulukinatme]

Not surprised on the comments about Grace. He's been somewhat forgotten by some with the lengthy time off, but he earned a spot prior to the injury. If he ends up being more athletic and understands the plays having studied them, I wonder if he doesn't split reps with Schmidt or something. Maybe they move Schmidt to the outside?

 

[ulukinatme]

Good. Seems foolish to have talent stacked up in the depth chart and someone not as good playing the next position over.
We may finally be in shape to execute Diaco's mythical "nine CAT" defense.

Better known as the "Cat Attack" ™

 

[connor_in]

Better known as the "Cat Attack" ™

I remember them from Saved by the Bell...


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[Whiskeyjack]

So basically, the whole LB corps will be cross-training at nearly every LB position, in an effort to get the best combination on the field.

The 8-3 is currently regarded as the best way of stopping tempo spread offenses, and versatility among the back 7 is its main feature.

 

[Luckylucci]

Just a couple of notes from Defensive coaches interviews. Gilmore, Elston, BVG, and Lyght all met with the media today.

Trumbetti has set himself apart from Blankenship and Williams with his consistency. Gilmore called him an upperclassmen. Blankenship flashes but needs to be more consistent. The same goes for Williams. The potential is there for him to be a very good pass rusher but he's not there yet and they want him to be an every down lineman, which he isn't yet.

BVG called the 3 freshman (Coney, Tillery, and Micah) outstanding through the first 4 practices. Making the transition to college game quickly. Gilmore notes that he's pleased with both Tillery and Micah but Tillery is slightly ahead.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Jaylon training at Sam? Finally

 

[IrishLax]

So basically, the whole LB corps will be cross-training at nearly every LB position, in an effort to get the best combination on the field.

I forget where this was being discussed (Jaylon Smith thread?) but I'm very happy to see the coaches taking this approach. It allows you to either A) get your best talent on the field and B) have contingency in case of injury and C) be able to move people around and change alignments to counteract an opponents gameplan.

As for defending the spread, and the 8-3 and all that jazz... I think it's truly ridiculous how the author poo-poos the "bend but don't break" style of defense at the article when Ohio State just won a championship with it against the best spread offense in the country. Ohio State played a rather passive defense against Oregon and kept everything in front of them and Oregon's offense imploded when they had to make a methodical march down the field instead of getting huge chunk plays. So I really don't care if offenses are "unafraid" of that style... if you have the horses up front and on the back end it totally works. It only fails if your DL can't win and your back end can't cover.

 

[Luckylucci]

Good read on Elston's thoughts on his new role as RC. It sounds like he's smashing this.

https://notredame.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1749656

 

[IrishLion]

I forget where this was being discussed (Jaylon Smith thread?) but I'm very happy to see the coaches taking this approach. It allows you to either A) get your best talent on the field and B) have contingency in case of injury and C) be able to move people around and change alignments to counteract an opponents gameplan.

This is perhaps what I like the most, due to the fact that they could *potentially* move Jaylon around series-to-series or even play-to-play to take advantage of his full range of skills, while simultaneously keeping the offense from being able to eliminate him simply through playcalling.

 

[IrishLax]

This is perhaps what I like the most, due to the fact that they could *potentially* move Jaylon around series-to-series or even play-to-play to take advantage of his full range of skills, while simultaneously keeping the offense from being able to eliminate him simply through playcalling.

Right, even if you only do it on 20% of the snaps, it stops an opponent from being able to come into the week going "OK, here's how we're going to neutralize Jaylon Smith" it's "OK, here's where they line up Jaylon Smith on various plays, how do we account for that?" It goes from being a static element to a dynamic one in their prep.