2016 Fall Camp Thread

[ulukinatme]

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@2:33 Apparently Malik has become ambidextrous and will wear number 7 when throwing right handed.

 

[STLDomer]

Scout said Nyles Morgan was outstanding today.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Nyles has really bulked himself nicely. I have a feeling he's going to be an assassin out there this year.

 

[STLDomer]

Also said all aboard the hype train with Donte Vaughn. Nobody like him on the roster.

 

[EddytoNow]

Riddle me this, if Wimbush comes out and is clearly a better player than Kizer or Zaire, does he jump over them?

Not as long as Brian Kelly is the coach. Short of an emergency Wimbush will likely redshirt.

 

[irishfan]

Mike Frank at ISD saying he thinks Stepherson is clearly our 2nd best WR....

 

[Nothingman]

Mike Frank at ISD saying he thinks Stepherson is clearly our 2nd best WR....

Do you know if he meant it more as a testament to Stepherson's ability or as a knock on the other receivers?

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Weishar made the play of the day on a long TD. Tony Jones Jr was said to be the most impressive Freshman offensively by Kelly. Caught the ball well out of the backfield and displayed great skills.

 

[Nothingman]

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/177825667">My Movie</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/irishsportsdaily">Michael Frank</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>


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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/177829075">Notre Dame Practice 1</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/blueandgold">BlueAndGold.com</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

[Ironman8]

Do you know if he meant it more as a testament to Stepherson's ability or as a knock on the other receivers?

It's actually both. Other guys have talent but just either aren't developed or consistent enough.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Couple of quick things on freshmen from 1st <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> practice: Ade Ogundeji really looks like he added good weight. Got some twitch</p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/762031156233515008">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Several freshmen DBs looked like they belonged today. Donte Vaughn, Troy Pride, and Julian Love at CB jumped out</p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/762031501147971584">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Ironman8]

Almost everyone who reported from practice today had glowing things to say about Vaughn.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Also CJ Sanders looks 100%. At least he moved like it. Caught the ball well on the reps I watched him too. Going to be counted on this year</p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/762031978468085760">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Don't miss a minute of training camp.<br><br>Follow us on snapchat.<br><br>👉 ndfbrecruiting<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishCamp?src=hash">#IrishCamp</a> ☘ <a href="https://t.co/zjo2oigyYc">pic.twitter.com/zjo2oigyYc</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/762028373392691200">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

Ummm, anyone see this reported elsewhere?

To be expected, as Bivin worked there for the second half of spring. However, Bivin was carted off the field late in the practice with his situation still a mystery.

https://www.18stripes.com/notre-dame-football-2016-practice-report-youth-spotlight/

Hopefully that's not how we end up sorting out the depth chart at RG.

 

[STLDomer]

Other ppl said it was probably just overheat/cramp

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tough to evaluate line play without pads, but the ND DL got no pressure today. Well, except for frosh Daelin Hayes and Khalid Kareem.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/762052224994377728">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Cali_domer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tough to evaluate line play without pads, but the ND DL got no pressure today. Well, except for frosh Daelin Hayes and Khalid Kareem.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/762052224994377728">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I swear we had the exact same report last year and the year before.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tough to evaluate line play without pads, but the ND DL got no pressure today. Well, except for frosh Daelin Hayes and Khalid Kareem.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD/status/762052224994377728">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hmmm. Good and bad. Love hearing that Daelin is getting after it and that our OL is sturdy. Practising against our OL all year will be nothing but good for our DL.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

After seeing the little tape there was on today, the first practice, I have a strong intuition we are going to be just fine at right guard.

D-line can't get pressure without pads, or contact allowed, on first day of practice? How horrible Brian Driskell. Now did I leave the comma out on purpose?

How hot was it in SB today?

 

[dwshade]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Couple of quick things on freshmen from 1st <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> practice: Ade Ogundeji really looks like he added good weight. Got some twitch</p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/762031156233515008">August 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Anyone know this kid's current weight?

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Anyone know this kid's current weight?

I read hes 6'4 240

 

[zelezo vlk]

ISD days that MDT is a legit 300.

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[IrishFanJMercy]

Any word on DJ Morgan where he is at position wise?!

 

[Rack Em]

Any word on DJ Morgan where he is at position wise?!

Missionary

 

[ResLife Hero]

https://notredame.rivals.com/news/notre-dame-practice-report-part-iii-defense

CULVER, Ind. – Notre Dame’s defense must have a strong season if the Irish are going to make a run at the College Football Playoffs. On the first day of fall camp, the Irish showed their new-look personnel, and some new-look schemes.

SCHEME INSTALL

Notre Dame installed some of its base defense and nickel defensive looks during today’s practice. During individual periods, the Irish secondary worked on some Cover 2, Cover 4 and press man looks. Notre Dame has run Cover 4 and man in the past, and it has run some of the combo coverages it showed today as well. The Cover 2 look that we saw today was a bit different than what they have shown in the past.

Up front, Notre Dame worked on its quick end-tackle stunts during the individual periods. It also worked on its hard line slants that are designed to clog up run lanes.

Under Brian VanGorder, Notre Dame has always installed a vast majority of the scheme early in fall camp, so there will be a great deal put in between today’s practice and the next open practice on Thursday.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Like the offensive line, there is not much to gain from the defensive line’s performance during a non-padded practice. The emphasis on today’s practice was the run game, and the Irish line handled the run relatively well.

Getting after the quarterback was another issue. Notre Dame’s first defensive line – which is essentially comprised of four defensive tackles in senior Isaac Rochell, junior Jay Hayes, junior Daniel Cage and sophomore Jerry Tillery – was unable to sniff the quarterback during the team period.

The second unit was able to get more pressure, but it also give up a bit more ground against the run.

Rochell held up very well on the edge and got good outside movement against the run. Hayes was outstanding against the run, getting very good penetration when he slanted inside. The Brooklyn native made several plays in the backfield, quickly shooting gaps and easily getting off blocks. Hayes did not get much pressure in the pass game.

Tillery can Cage got good movement in the run game, and Tillery had several good reps during one-on-one’s against the Irish offensive linemen. He showed an improved ability to quickly shed blocks and get into the backfield during that session. Cage held up well at the point of attack, but he did not get as much movement as did senior Jarron Jones, who was very effective on a number of reps against the run.

Junior end Andrew Trumbetti was limited from a reps standpoint. He showed good quickness off the edge but overall his reps were limited.

A pair of freshmen had a solid first day of practice. Freshman end Daelin Hayes is without question Notre Dame’s most athletic player up front. Hayes was the one defensive lineman that was able to consistently get around the edge and affect the quarterback. There is technique work that is needed, and it was obvious he was not always doing his assignment when he got around the edge, but his athleticism was impressive.

Fellow freshman Khalid Kareem looked quicker and more comfortable than he did at any point during the spring. The early enrollee looked to be carrying his 270 pounds better than he did in the spring as well. Kareem beat senior right tackle Colin McGovern on at least two edge rushes, using his quickness and power to get into the backfield.

Another freshman – Ade Ogundeji – filled out nicely since his senior year in high school. He looks every bit of 240 pounds and showed good toughness and a quick burst during today’s practice. Ogundeji must continue to get stronger and continue developing the technique needed to be a factor, but he showed some toughness today.

LINEBACKERS

Notre Dame’s linebackers had a strong day against the run, but they were responsible for too many downfield plays in the pass game. Overall, it’s an athletic group that attacks the football very well.

Junior Mike linebacker Nyles Morgan showed very good command during today’s practice. The Notre Dame offense used a number of tight end and running back motions/shifts during today’s practice, and Morgan was quick to recognize and react to the adjustments by getting the calls out and the defense aligned.

VanGorder did not correct Morgan much, so it would seem the checks were correct. Morgan is in very good shape and ran very well during the first practice. He has certainly gotten more comfortable in coverage – a weak part of his game his first two seasons – and that showed today.

Morgan did, however, get beat by sophomore wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown on a seam route, but fortunately for him the ball was underthrown.

Sophomores Te’von Coney and Asmar Bilal both had solid first practices. Coney continues to show off his all-around game, getting to the ball in the run game and make quick – and correct – decisions in the pass game. Bilal showed very good range, but he was a bit more inconsistent getting to the ball in the pass game.

Both senior James Onwualu and junior Greer Martini arrived at camp with streamlined physiques, and both moved very well during individual drills.

Freshman linebacker Jonathan Jones has really filled out nicely, showing a thick upper body, which is likely where most of the 20 pounds he gained since last fall was added. Jones is an impressive athlete and shows very good instincts in the run game. He flies side to side and got downhill with authority.

The main issue he had during today’s practice was not knowing his assignments in the pass game, especially during individual drills. Jones struggled to know which receiver to pick up on the high-low concepts and was called out several times for those mistakes.

Sophomore Josh Barajas had a rough first practice, especially in the pass game. He was burnt by junior tight end Nic Weishar on a Stutter-Post (also called a Nod Post) for a very long touchdown.

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Freshman cornerback Julian Love stood out against the run from the nickel slot.
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The Irish secondary showed off its depth and athleticism during today’s practice. It’s clearly an inexperienced group, but the quantity of quality athletes is impressive.

Senior right cornerback Cole Luke had an outstanding practice. He was dominant in coverage, no matter the alignment. He was effective in press man, showing fast feet and quick transitions, and he was outstanding in off man. Luke’s instincts and knowledge of routes was on full display, as he was constantly all over the Irish receivers, and consistently arrived at the receiver right before the ball arrived.

Luke only lost one rep that I saw, when St. Brown beat him at the line on a Go Route, but the ball was off target. Luke also showed good toughness coming up in the run game.

Luke was clearly the best cornerback during today’s practice, but sophomore Ashton White was next in line. Much like he did during the spring, White was constantly making plays on the football. White broke up at least five passes during practice, and his tight coverage forced the Irish quarterbacks to look away from the man he was defending.

White was very quick and smooth with his backpedal, and he routes receivers extremely well. With the Irish wideouts not going as fast off the line when they were going deep, White was able to pick up on that, jump their routes and blanket them on any non-deep route.

He lacks the athleticism and raw speed of his classmates (see below), but arguably no cornerback on the roster – outside of Luke – has his feel for the position.

Sophomore Shaun Crawford was around the ball a lot thanks to his quickness and instincts, but moving forward he will have to do a better job of finishing at the ball than he did today. Crawford was in position when the ball arrived, but he did not get his hands on the ball as frequently as he should have.

Fellow sophomore Nick Coleman was more effective at getting his hands on passes, and the Ohio native broke up two long throws and two short throws during today’s practice. Coleman is extremely athletic and looked confident today, but his footwork when he transitions still needs work.

Freshman cornerback Julian Love spent time at cornerback and the nickel position. In fact, Love was the second nickel in the game behind Crawford, the starter. Love was very aggressive against the run, flying downhill and making multiple plays in the backfield.

Fellow freshman Donte Vaughn also had an impressive practice at right cornerback. Vaughn looked very comfortable at cornerback. He was quick with his backpedal and his transitions were much better than expected. Vaughn was fast to react to quick throws, and he played with a great deal of confidence.

Junior corner Nick Watkins – a contender for the left cornerback spot – was limited to individual drills today and did not take part in any offense vs. defense periods.

Most of my focus today was on the cornerbacks. One observation I did make from today’s practice was how much more comfortable Max Redfield was reading routes compared to last fall. Outside of his matchups against slot receiver C.J. Sanders, Redfield was solid in coverage during today’s practice.

The communication on the backend was good during today’s practice. The safeties as a whole were quick and confident with their coverage calls and checks. Can they do that when the offense has more in, and the defense has more in? That remains to be seen, but day one was good. Even freshman Spencer Perry was quick and accurate with his calls.

 

[Circa]

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[TheOneWhoKnocks]

First practice started a little bit ago. For anyone itching for something to analyze there's a decent amount of snaps up already on ND Football's Snapchat.

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[NDPhilly]

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