2015 Spring Practice Thread

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jerry Tillery, Alex Bars and Quenton Nelson among players that have stood out to Kelly. Tillery running with first-team D. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/580733316132937728">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Tillery has a unique ability at a young age to use his hands. Received incredible teaching in high school. Mentioned Pete Jenkins</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580733346361270273">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>More praise for <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryTillery">@JerryTillery</a> from Brian Kelly: We have a tough time blocking him.</p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/580733392641232896">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Quenton Nelson is an extremely explosive and strong player that can overwhelm defenders. Bars is efficient and technically sound</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580733589987426306">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly on Quenton Nelson/Alex Bars at left guard: "It's going to be hard to make a call because you like what they both do." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJStankevitz/status/580733788411584512">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At LG, Nelson can by physically dominant while Bars is so efficient and technically advanced. Both will play, with Bars at tackle too.</p>— Lou Somogyi (@BGI_LouSomogyi) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_LouSomogyi/status/580733923656876033">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Elmer has improved a lot. Limiting unforced errors in technique, is more sound. Allowed him to work more efficiently</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580734102296510464">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>McGlinchey has to work on not getting over-extended due to his length. Kelly said he's getting better there.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580734189353504768">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said both Golson and Zaire are competing and working well in the classroom.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580734319729242113">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Sanford's emphasis with QB's is on fundamentals, which the QB's struggled with last season. More in-tune with technique in spring</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580734594791682048">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly compliments work of <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSanfordND">@CoachSanfordND</a> on enhancing quarterbacks’ fundamentals during spring ball.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/580734689289367552">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On QBs, BK says Chuck Martin had emphasized protection, Matt LaFleur concepts. Mike Sanford now shoring up fundamentals that were exposed.</p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/status/580734790376128512">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GoIrish41]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Steve Elmer has shown improvement in his ability to sustain blocks. Said Nick Martin is stronger than he was last season</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580733020900052992">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jerry Tillery is a unique player, unlike any player he's coached. Is running with the first group</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/580733198738563072">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: "Far and away the story is Jerry Tillery. He’s just a unique player. One that I can’t remember that I’ve coached.” First team reps.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/580733268850556928">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Love the glowing reports on Tillery. We could have us a beast over the next four years.

 

[jerboski]

Love the glowing reports on Tillery. We could have us a beast over the next four years.

Agreed!!! Looks like Nelson is going to be a stud as well!!!

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

Love the glowing reports on Tillery. We could have us a beast over the next four years.

I think the article yesterday said Tillery was playing the NT position. If they can sub Tillery and Cage in there behind Jones to keep him fresh then I think the position could be really solid this year. Hayes, who is the backup for Day, has also got praise for his play so the depth at DT is looking pretty good. Now lets just hope the ends can generate better pass rush this year.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I like to see that from Chase. And wow on the Tillery news!

 

[Big23Head]

Also, really happy to hear Shumate and Redfield are continuing to trend up.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Photos from today's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> spring practice via <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRobFranklin">@TheRobFranklin</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDInsider?src=hash">#NDInsider</a>: <a href="http://t.co/kwd3z7705o">http://t.co/kwd3z7705o</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SBTribune">@SBTribune</a> <a href="http://t.co/5RXKELJhZp">pic.twitter.com/5RXKELJhZp</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/580745095793618944">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GoIrish41]

I think the article yesterday said Tillery was playing the NT position. If they can sub Tillery and Cage in there behind Jones to keep him fresh then I think the position could be really solid this year. Hayes, who is the backup for Day, has also got praise for his play so the depth at DT is looking pretty good. Now lets just hope the ends can generate better pass rush this year.

I liked the discussion about Rochelle in Gilmore article, too. Looks like he is showing signs that he'll be an effective pass rusher. Also, Trumbetti appears to be showing out as well. This could be a solid D line. If the other LBs can begin to close the talent gap a little with Jaylon, the corners are as good as we think they can be and the reports about the safeties "getting it" are true, this may be a defense that can make us contenders this year. The Koolaid is going to stain my upper lip if these reports remain this positive.

The real questions may be on offense this year, particularly at QB and how successful Malik can be across a whole season and/or if Golson can stop being so generous to opponents with his turnovers.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Also, really happy to hear Shumate and Redfield are continuing to trend up.

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Irish#1]

Tillery with first team D. I remember people questioning the move when rumors came up before NSD. Coaches seem to know what they're doing.

 

[RDU Irish]

I think the article yesterday said Tillery was playing the NT position. If they can sub Tillery and Cage in there behind Jones to keep him fresh then I think the position could be really solid this year. Hayes, who is the backup for Day, has also got praise for his play so the depth at DT is looking pretty good. Now lets just hope the ends can generate better pass rush this year.

Two excellent NTs will make the DE and LBs look good. Imagine if we end up with four NFL level DTs rotating in there? Day, Jones, Tillery, Cage? We know Day is legit, Jones just needs some consistency but definitely has flashed more than enough ability, Cage impressed me in his time as a frosh - could easily be NFL quality play this year, and now Tillery sounds like he may be best of the bunch?

Koolaid laden post but it is spring ball.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/JerryTillery">@JerryTillery</a> is receiving first-team reps, Kelly says. “I don’t want to put him in the Hall of Fame, but he’s a unique talent.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/status/580733439193776129">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[#1rish]

Defense Clicking for Notre Dame Safeties After Down Year

 

[ResLife Hero]

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Notre Dame Practice Highlights (March 25)

 

[Fbolt]

I'm concerned about Grace's concussion-I did not like the way BK disengaged from that question, especially after he continued to try and minimize any injuries.

I hope I'm wrong.

 

[#1rish]

Watkins change from 19 to 21?

 

[Irish_I_HadHair]

I'm concerned about Grace's concussion-I did not like the way BK disengaged from that question, especially after he continued to try and minimize any injuries.

I hope I'm wrong.

I thought the same thing. Particularly by today's standards, you don't want to hear a coach classify injuries as "nothing serious" and say one is a concussion. Now, maybe it's not a fully diagnosed concussion, but something they're being extra careful over. Only coach and the trainers could tell us that.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Two <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> safeties were benched late last season. What have the coaches seen from them this spring? <a href="http://t.co/NOryYtGKpz">http://t.co/NOryYtGKpz</a></p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/581063094702473217">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GowerND11]

I'm concerned about Grace's concussion-I did not like the way BK disengaged from that question, especially after he continued to try and minimize any injuries.

I hope I'm wrong.

I thought the same thing. Particularly by today's standards, you don't want to hear a coach classify injuries as "nothing serious" and say one is a concussion. Now, maybe it's not a fully diagnosed concussion, but something they're being extra careful over. Only coach and the trainers could tell us that.

It could be a misuse of words too. People seeing Grace out could think, "Here it is, the kid's leg is hurting, he tweaked it, etc." Instead he said "nothing serious" and I think he was implying it wasn't a setback.

 

[GoIrish41]

It could be a misuse of words too. People seeing Grace out could think, "Here it is, the kid's leg is hurting, he tweaked it, etc." Instead he said "nothing serious" and I think he was implying it wasn't a setback.

That's how I took it too.

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly describes tight ends, Smythe, Luatua and Weishar in that order. Mentions Hounshell fourth. No mention of Heuerman.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/580731374094675968">March 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That makes me sad for poor Heuerman. Just a complete non-factor, it sounds like.

 

[PANDFAN]

That makes me sad for poor Heuerman. Just a complete non-factor, it sounds like.

Since he has been injured his entire time at ND, i am wondering if he may be put onto medical scholly

 

[ResLife Hero]

That makes me sad for poor Heuerman. Just a complete non-factor, it sounds like.

I always expected him to take hold of the H-Back role with his frame, but Luatua has a natural edge over him there as well. Sucks he hasn't seen the field much, but I attribute it to a wealth of talent at his position.

Since he has been injured his entire time at ND, i am wondering if he may be put onto medical scholly

Was he hurt all of last year? I hadn't realized that, but I remember being surprised at how light he still was.

 

[PANDFAN]

I always expected him to take hold of the H-Back role with his frame, but Luatua has a natural edge over him there as well. Sucks he hasn't seen the field much, but I attribute it to a wealth of talent at his position.



Was he hurt all of last year? I hadn't realized that, but I remember being surprised at how light he still was.

he had if i remember correctly reinjured his sports hernia

Former 4-star recruit and current Notre Dame Tight End Mike Heuerman will miss the majority of fall camp. Heuerman underwent surgery to repair a hernia.

wasn't even listed on the und.com game participation roster...even those who didn't play were at least listed just indicated they didn't record any snaps...he wasn't listed at all

 

[GoldenDomer]

That makes me sad for poor Heuerman. Just a complete non-factor, it sounds like.

Dog eat dog

 

[dublinirish]

kid will probably get a spot somewhere else im sure. if jake golic can then Mike definitely can.