2015 Spring Practice Thread

[Fbolt]

Have to say that Jones being great 1/3 of the time is a joke. Great comes from consistency. Great comes on every play. Great comes from overshadowing other good players on the team. I agree that Jones has shown flashes, but a flash is only a glimpse of what could be. Day, on the other hand, has shown consistently good to great production. At this time, nobody is great on the Dline. There are good + players such as Day. Actually, only Day. MO here, but I believe it's solid.

 

[scUM Hater]

Have to say that Jones being great 1/3 of the time is a joke. Great comes from consistency. Great comes on every play. Great comes from overshadowing other good players on the team. I agree that Jones has shown flashes, but a flash is only a glimpse of what could be. Day, on the other hand, has shown consistently good to great production. At this time, nobody is great on the Dline. There are good + players such as Day. Actually, only Day. MO here, but I believe it's solid.

I have to agree. We need more consistency from the d line. I want to see a lot more sacks this year

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Couple of points :

All the guys mentioned previously, other than true freshmen, [PM, DC]), have played under two DC's with entirely different defensive philosophies. Especially pertinent when it comes to d-line play. Three man, two gap, plays parallel to the line of scrimmage, four man over, under, or any damned thing has at least half of the linemen with a gap responsibility, and the need to get upfield fast. Did I get that right?

So when it comes to critiquing anyone's consistency, from Ishaq Williams (it wasn't just the linebacker position, it was two gapping and other intricacies on DE play on the stagnant fronts of Diaco's defenses whether three or four man fronts.)

Those same kind of issues (learning and unlearning) have plagued Jones and Rochell to some degree or another.

And I still don't see how you compare a three gap tackle who plays up or down the line of scrimmage, to a one gap tackle that shoots the gap and gets up field. Help me fellas!

 

[Fbolt]

Here ya go Bogs!

lol

Repeated administration of fresh garlic increases memory retention in rats. - PubMed - NCBI

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Here ya go Bogs!

lol

Repeated administration of fresh garlic increases memory retention in rats. - PubMed - NCBI

That's because it keeps the vampires away.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jonathan Bonner sat out today’s spring practice session, light cast/boot on his right foot.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585778957041172480">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Malik Zaire and Alex Bars worked with the starting offense today, continuing the rotation this spring ball.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585779159441477632">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Notre Dame's first practice in a week showed a lot of rust. At least from the portions available to the media</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585779337967861762">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sheldon Day and Jarron Jones both dressed but neither participated in any drills from what I could see</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585779560421187584">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Andrew Trumbetti, Corey Robinson and Matthias Farley were back out to practice. Jonathan Bonner was out. Had a boot on his right foot</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585779959286730752">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Continue to be impressed with Nick Watkins physically at corner. Long athlete for the position. Curious to see if he can push for time.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585780087213133826">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Other non-injury notes, Andrew Trumbetti and Corey Robinson were both back in action today after missing time.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585780295355469824">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

Pete Sampson is answering fan questions on twitter right now if you want to ask him how a certain player is looking etc

 

[PANDFAN]

Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Wednesday after a weeklong break for Easter.
Wet conditions in the morning kept the Irish inside the Loftus Sports Center for the start of practice.
The offense lined up for it's skeleton tempo drill to start practice with Malik Zaire taking the first snaps at quarterback.
The rest of the first offense included running backs Tarean Folston and Greg Bryant (rotating), offensive linemen (left to right) Ronnie Stanley, Alex Bars, Nick Martin, Steve Elmer and Mike McGlinchey, tight end Durham Smythe and wide receivers Will Fuller, Chris Brown and Amir Carlisle.
The second offensive unit lined up as follows: quarterback Everett Golson, running back C.J. Prosise, offensive linemen Hunter Bivin, Quenton Nelson, Sam Mustipher, John Montelus and Mark Harrell, tight end Tyler Luatua and wide receivers Justin Brent, Corey Holmes and Torii Hunter Jr.
The defense did a conditioning drill to start practice and didn't line up as a complete unit during the media viewing.
Defensive end Jonathan Bonner was the only new player added to the injury report. He watched practice with a walking boot on his right foot. Wide receiver Corey Robinson and defensive end Andrew Trumbetti were dressed for practice after being sidelined earlier this spring.
Former Irish quarterback Joe Theismann attended Wednesday's practice and was seen talking with members of the Notre Dame staff.
Notre Dame football practice notes 4-8 - Notre Dame Insider: Irishstew

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2018 Chicago ATH Houston Griffith (<a href="https://twitter.com/Lil_griff_uno">@Lil_griff_uno</a>) also seen at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ND?src=hash">#ND</a> practice Son of former NFL RB Howard Griffith will be big-time prospect.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585787112793976832">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Interesting to see former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> OL Conor Hanratty carrying a clipboard and charting something OL related. Will he have role w/ program?</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/585790048056045569">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At the top of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> all-underrated team is nickel Matthias Farley, who in tight spaces was glue this morning defending Amir Carlisle.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/585789692618113025">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

you guys are the worst!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/timprister">@timprister</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KeithArnold">@KeithArnold</a> It’s a shame that he was cut from the program by Notre Dame message boards after the ’13 season.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585791066475012096">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

Head coach Brian Kelly is scheduled to address the media shortly after 9:30 a.m. (ET) following Notre Dame's tenth practice of the spring

will update as it happens

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly addressing the media. Says Saturday will be a “pretty involved” scrimmage. QB’s will be live. Media will watch too.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585804301588541440">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jonathan Bonner has a bad case of turf toe that is going to require surgery. Similar to injury Prince Shembo had as a sophomore</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585804480568029185">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Bonner should be back by late June and healthy for preseason camp</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585804539602857985">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Sheldon Day had an injection for an IT band inflammation early in camp so they have been cautious with him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585804663682895873">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said today was the first "cut it loose" day for Sheldon Day</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585804709396623361">April 8, 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> HC Brian Kelly says Jarrett Grace has been sore, but productive with no dropoff.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/585804857103282176">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says offensive linemen John Montelus and Colin McGovern are growing into more consistent players this spring.</p>— Nick Ironside (@nironside247) <a href="https://twitter.com/nironside247/status/585805354384158720">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he is getting more from Corey Holmes this spring. Said Justin Brent needs to be more consistent</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585805514581405698">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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that seems to be the only consistent thing from brent being inconsistent

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On the receivers, Kelly said Corey Holmes, Torii Hunter and Justin Brent need to be more consistent. Kelly high on Amir Carlisle’s spring.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585805620382687232">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Amir Carlisle has had the best spring of the WR's in terms of growth and improving his game</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585805636111310849">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly says the quarterbacks will continue to compete into August. “No question."</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/585805862918303744">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said the QB competition has been "healthy in that both of them come to meetings engaged. They're doing things that carry over."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585805970665779200">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[connor_in]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2018 Chicago ATH Houston Griffith (<a href="https://twitter.com/Lil_griff_uno">@Lil_griff_uno</a>) also seen at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ND?src=hash">#ND</a> practice Son of former NFL RB Howard Griffith will be big-time prospect.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585787112793976832">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Sign him up!

We have a '17. We get him and we can get to work on that all important '19 class right away

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Golson had a great day in the pocket today. Good feet, protected the ball. Zaire was accurate and throwing on-time today</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585806265886052352">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Everett Golson good in ball protection today, Malik Zaire “on time” with his passing. Said both have improved.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585806386833055745">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Ishaq Williams will be back up to Notre Dame after the spring and they will spend time together at that point</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585806550444417024">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said there are still academic hurdles that Ishaq Williams has to work through. Wants clarity on his intentions academically</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585806707726639105">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jaylon Smith played the Sam linebacker position in practice today. "Jaylon played that all day today."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585807155674095616">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jaylon Smith played the sam linebacker position over James Onwualu today. Expected cross-training.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585807176775643136">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Smith's comfort level inside allows him to now start working outside</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585807243528003584">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How improved is ND’s LB group? Last year when teams got physical, Ben Councell got the call at outside LB. Now it might be Jaylon Smith.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/585807617345384448">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jay Hayes has improved his technique and responsibility (in terms of his job up front). "He's really done well."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585807784329007104">April 8, 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> HC Brian Kelly says Jay Hayes way better at DL technique now. Was a "whirling dervish thrashing away" before.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/585807799269126144">April 8, 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> HC Brian Kelly says Nick Watkins not ready to start at CB, but ascending. "He's put himself in a position to challenge Butler."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/585808052064018436">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Nick Watkins is challenging Devin Butler. He's playing with more confidence and is playing with a greater sense of urgency</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/585808266711695361">April 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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