2016 Fall Camp Thread

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> RG spot will be battle among Hunter Bivin, freshman Tommy Kraemer and Tristen Hoge.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/761575856443621376">August 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Ironman8]

Anyone watching? Loy says BK said Kraemer was "the guy" at RG while others simply said he is "involved". Guessing Tommy Loy is jumping the gun but wanting to make sure.

24/7 has seemingly had the most delayed and least accurate reporting of the presser - so I assume it was just jumping the gun if no one else reported it said that way - which would be big news.

 

[IrishLion]

Whoaaaa, Kraemer comes in as the starter???

Kinda bummed that Bivin couldn't get it done.


EDIT: Loy'd

 

[KPENN]

Anyone watching? Loy says BK said Kraemer was "the guy" at RG while others simply said he is "involved". Guessing Tommy Loy is jumping the gun but wanting to make sure.

Loy'd

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK hints they aren’t the only school losing kids to academics when asked about his recruiting pitch with academic losses the last few years.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/761576992466735104">August 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

How can Kraemer already be starting? He wasn't an EE, correct? So basically hasn't even practiced. Has to be a misprint.

 

[STLDomer]

not sure if good or bad

If at season's end, Nyles didn't take the most snaps, that's not ideal IMO.

I think he will be next man in at all 3 LB spots and start vs Army and Navy.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK says Bleacher Report/Notre Dame partnership will be able to reach recruits like no one else has in college football.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/761577434709917696">August 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[IrishLax]

How can Kraemer already be starting? He wasn't an EE, correct? So basically hasn't even practiced. Has to be a misprint.

What Kelly actually said was that Kraemer would be "the freshman involved at RG"... I don't know how Loy twisted that to imply him being the starter.

With that being said, I expect Kraemer to win the job. I think if Hoge was ready to play he would've been more competitive for the job at center and Mustipher would be RG, just IMO.

 

[koonja]

What Kelly actually said was that Kraemer would be "the freshman involved at RG"... I don't know how Loy twisted that to imply him being the starter.

With that being said, I expect Kraemer to win the job. I think if Hoge was ready to play he would've been more competitive for the job at center and Mustipher would be RG, just IMO.

Thanks. I'm rooting for Bivin. Big, strong, old, saved others' eligibility.

 

[STLDomer]

What Kelly actually said was that Kraemer would be "the freshman involved at RG"... I don't know how Loy twisted that to imply him being the starter.

With that being said, I expect Kraemer to win the job. I think if Hoge was ready to play he would've been more competitive for the job at center and Mustipher would be RG, just IMO.

"Freshman involved" and "guy" must be synonyms in Loy's book.

 

[IrishLion]

I just wanna take a minute and let all of you know how much I appreciate the fact that "Loy'd" is a term that has become such a natural and pervasive term on IE.

Just an absolutely flawless transition into the collective vocabulary, and I commend us all, as a group.

 

[koonja]

Malik on the mic, getting spiritual. #BlackTebow #TeamMalik

 

[Domina Nostra]

With that being said, I expect Kraemer to win the job. I think if Hoge was ready to play he would've been more competitive for the job at center and Mustipher would be RG, just IMO.

I would think you'd rather have the older guy at C, and the less inexperienced kid at OG. Center has a lot more responsibility.

And it's a shame that McGovern isn't competing.

 

[Blaise]

Malik on the mic, getting spiritual. #BlackTebow #TeamMalik

I don't know why, but I am greatly amused with #BlackTebow cracks me up

 

[Wild Bill]

I like Rochelle and Onwaulu leading the defense. They both have a tough demeanor and are hustle players. The whole unit needs to play the same way to make up for the lack of play makers.

 

[dublinirish]

I like Rochelle and Onwaulu leading the defense. They both have a tough demeanor and are hustle players. The whole unit needs to play the same way to make up for the lack of play makers.

problem is neither are elite players.

 

[Irish#1]

What Kelly actually said was that Kraemer would be "the freshman involved at RG"... I don't know how Loy twisted that to imply him being the starter.

With that being said, I expect Kraemer to win the job. I think if Hoge was ready to play he would've been more competitive for the job at center and Mustipher would be RG, just IMO.

Always impressive when a freshman can get regular playing time on the o-line let alone win a starting job.

P.S. Thanks Ironman.

 

[IrishLax]

problem is neither are elite players.

No one on our defense is an elite player, though. Believe it or not, Onwualu is the most proven LB and a multi-year starter and Rochelle is the most proven DL and a multi-year starter.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Malik on the mic, getting spiritual. #BlackTebow #TeamMalik

Malik to OSU confirmed.

 

[Blaise]

problem is neither are elite players.

I don't mind not having elite players lead... I mean, our best defense under Ty was led by a bunch of good players but not great... I think if we finally get the system, this defense can be top 25...

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

No one on our defense is an elite player, though. Believe it or not, Onwualu is the most proven LB and a multi-year starter and Rochelle is the most proven DL and a multi-year starter.

Rochelle might not be "elite" but he'll be playing on Sundays, he's no scrub.

 

[Wild Bill]

problem is neither are elite players.

I guess that's my point. Without an elite player, I prefer tough, consistent and hard working players take over the locker room. Lack of elite talent can be overcome on the defensive side of the ball if everyone is hustling and doing their job.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I like Rochell a lot more after learning that he's been playing with back problems. Guy is a baller and will play well. I just hope the staff can find a backup to give him a breather.

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[Domina Nostra]

Malik on the mic, getting spiritual. #BlackTebow #TeamMalik

Personally, I'm a little sick and tired of the "winners" attitude where everyone has to speak and talk at every moment like they already are what they are trying to be. It's an outgrowth of name and claim it Christianity and sales motivation culture.
Both QBs are good kids, so I shope they can stay away from showing too much of it.

 

[Armyirish47]

I guess that's my point. Without an elite player, I prefer tough, consistent and hard working players take over the locker room. Lack of elite talent can be overcome on the defensive side of the ball if everyone is hustling and doing their job.

Agreed. Matakevich and his Court of Owls, and Boston College's Infinite Unknowns were tough outs for reasons unrelated to elite players.

 

[Wild Bill]

I like Rochell a lot more after learning that he's been playing with back problems. Guy is a baller and will play well. I just hope the staff can find a backup to give him a breather.

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Rochell is the type of defensive lineman that is appreciated most by the linebacker who plays behind him. He never gets driven back, never gives offensive lineman clean releases into the second level and he plays assignment football.

 

[irishff1014]

I like Rochell a lot more after learning that he's been playing with back problems. Guy is a baller and will play well. I just hope the staff can find a backup to give him a breather.

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Never hear anything bad about him. He just bust his ass all the time. He has been a huge contributor to this team.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Rochell is my favorite player.

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[Domina Nostra]

Yeah, Rochell is a perfect captain, and it sounds like McGlinchy is too.