2016 Spring Practice Thread

ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Spring Practice Takeaways: Kevin Stepherson is fast. Spencer Perry is a big and smooth athlete. Good to see Tarean Folston running around</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/710080341877329922">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Defensive guys who got my attention: Shaun Crawford, Elijah Taylor, Spencer Perry, Jonathan Bonner and Asmar Bilal.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710080859584466944">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was really impressed with how athletic the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> D looked today. Yes, it was a no-pad practice, but impressive athleticism returns,</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081115114115072">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Freshman S Devin Studstill certainly looks the part. He's filled out his frame, was smooth in transitions and he ran well.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081247515688960">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Obscure prediction of the day: Walk-on receiver Chris Finke will earn a scholarship at some point in his Notre Dame career.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710081285574815744">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The “1st-Team” LBs for today:<br><br>Will - Bilal<br>Mike - Morgan<br>Sam - Onwualu<br><br>“2nd-Team”<br><br>Will - Devyn Spruell<br>Mike - Barajas<br>Sam - Kier Murphy</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/710081311453683712">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nyles Morgan was taking charge of the LB group today. He seems to be in pretty good shape and ran very well, as did Barajas and Bilal.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081360589930497">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's hand play along the defensive line has improved dramatically in the last year. Keith Gilmore's coaching has paid off big time.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081459122524161">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin Stepherson is really, really fast and quick. He was impressive. Corey Holmes looked smooth and confident as well.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081563648720897">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">C.J. Sanders and Torii Hunter were very sharp as route runners this morning.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081666853773312">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drue Tranquill is obviously not back to full speed. His technique was sound, but he did no have quite the same burst yet, which is expected.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710081798882115584">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interesting to see the mixing and matching in secondary. Ashton White worked at corner. Devin Studstill got some starting work.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710081758759407616">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The sophomore DT's (Dew-Treadway, Tiassum, Taylor) all looked in good shape and their hand play has really picked up, especially Tiassum.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710082013496221696">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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And I gotta run, but I'm sure there will be a lot more updates today.

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drue Tranquill very vocal leading the secondary this morning.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/710081486435819521">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great way to start the day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpringBall?src=hash">#SpringBall</a> ☘ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://t.co/qqxSKDkaio">pic.twitter.com/qqxSKDkaio</a></p>— Aaryn Kearney (@aarynkearney) <a href="https://twitter.com/aarynkearney/status/710073602989756416">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Bogtrotter07 · Mar 16, 2016

All these reports are outstanding. The positions that need help seem to be getting some.

Gilmore, is the new Harry Hiestand. If the Notre Dame defensive linemen learn to use their hands properly, we will see something at ND we haven't seen in a blue moon.

Even the d-line on the '12 team didn't use its hands really well.

Can you imagine Jones, and Tillery using their hands well on the inside? If I were an opponents offensive lineman, I would say, "Oh, hell no!"

Outstanding to see Bonner, and Taylor, as well as reports on Blankenship, and Hayes, all doing very well. This is key. With this improvement alone we could more than make up for the losses we had from last years defense.

Bilal is icing on the cake. In fact if Coney, and Martini are both back to full steam by fall, and Morgan becomes competent in the middle, we could have the best overall six linebackers in years, even considering the best two (maybe of all time) don't even play on this defense!

autry_denson · Mar 16, 2016

Bogtrotter07 said:
All these reports are outstanding. The positions that need help seem to be getting some.

Gilmore, is the new Harry Hiestand. If the Notre Dame defensive linemen learn to use their hands properly, we will see something at ND we haven't seen in a blue moon.

Even the d-line on the '12 team didn't use its hands really well.

Can you imagine Jones, and Tillery using their hands well on the inside? If I were an opponents offensive lineman, I would say, "Oh, hell no!"

Outstanding to see Bonner, and Taylor, as well as reports on Blankenship, and Hayes, all doing very well. This is key. With this improvement alone we could more than make up for the losses we had from last years defense.

Bilal is icing on the cake. In fact if Coney, and Martini are both back to full steam by fall, and Morgan becomes competent in the middle, we could have the best overall six linebackers in years, even considering the best two (maybe of all time) don't even play on this defense!

holy shit. stop. please.

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

ResLife Hero said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The “1st-Team” LBs for today:<br><br>Will - Bilal<br>Mike - Morgan<br>Sam - Onwualu<br><br>“2nd-Team”<br><br>Will - Devyn Spruell<br>Mike - Barajas<br>Sam - Kier Murphy</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/710081311453683712">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Older articles about Spruell and Murphy
Both are preferred walk-on's
Alleman LB Murphy to walk on at Notre Dame, fulfill dream | Football | Quad Cities High School Sports - QCVarsity.com | qctimes.com

Spruell Continuing Family Legacy - Irish Sports Daily

IrishFanJMercy · Mar 16, 2016

Bogtrotter07 said:
All these reports are outstanding. The positions that need help seem to be getting some.

Gilmore, is the new Harry Hiestand. If the Notre Dame defensive linemen learn to use their hands properly, we will see something at ND we haven't seen in a blue moon.

Even the d-line on the '12 team didn't use its hands really well.

Can you imagine Jones, and Tillery using their hands well on the inside? If I were an opponents offensive lineman, I would say, "Oh, hell no!"

Outstanding to see Bonner, and Taylor, as well as reports on Blankenship, and Hayes, all doing very well. This is key. With this improvement alone we could more than make up for the losses we had from last years defense.

Bilal is icing on the cake. In fact if Coney, and Martini are both back to full steam by fall, and Morgan becomes competent in the middle, we could have the best overall six linebackers in years, even considering the best two (maybe of all time) don't even play on this defense!

Lol how many times are guys talked up all spring and then barely see any snaps all year? Coaches do it to give guys confidence

PANDFAN · Mar 16, 2016

big mike was at left tackle today

Bogtrotter07 · Mar 16, 2016

IrishFanJMercy said:
Lol how many times are guys talked up all spring and then barely see any snaps all year? Coaches do it to give guys confidence

Single props in press conferences, yeah, I agree! (Max Redfield, etc.)

Street buzz, all the behind the scene sources, rarely. Examples : Kizer coming around after a disappointing spring; KRussel, playing incredibly at corner before the start of the '12 season, after just being switched from running back; Jones upping his game as a sophomore after being lackadaisical his first year; Rochelle coming on as a sophomore; etc.

PANDFAN · Mar 16, 2016

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

Studstill looks really long and lean, so much extra weight could be added to his frame, really promising.

woolybug25 · Mar 16, 2016

PANDFAN said:
finke or something like that, the walk on wr ...dude is fast...i remember last year watching his highlights and thinking he was pretty good punt returner

Was that the hayseed wearing #27?

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

woolybug25 said:
Was that the hayseed wearing #27?

yup kid went to Zaire's HS right

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

PANDFAN · Mar 16, 2016

per 247-corey holmes was standout performer of the day

Studstill co-No. 1 with Redfield---sending a message?

Irish#1 · Mar 16, 2016

PANDFAN said:
per 247-corey holmes was standout performer of the day

Studstill co-No. 1 with Redfield---sending a message?

Or maybe just flat out better?

From the small amount of clips on Stepherson, he looks like he has a very quick first step but is very fluid and smooth.

ResLife Hero · Mar 16, 2016

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK states Tiassum, Dew-Treadway, Jay Hayes and Blankenship need to play this year. Wants to play more DL</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/710103646965465088">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly impressed with Shaun Crawford today, worked at cornerback and nickel. “It’s a big difference with him out there."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710104040575729664">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK re: Montelus moving to DL: "He’s 1 of our most powerful players...there really wasn’t a light at the end of the tunnel for him on the OL"</p>— Irish247 (@NotreDame247) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotreDame247/status/710102868280406016">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly says he wants to see what Asmar Bilal can offer at Will linebacker all spring. Already knows he could be an effective Sam backer.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710102462028451844">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">☘ WORKING WEDNESDAY<br><br>&#55357;&#56568; Spring Ball. Day One. <a href="https://t.co/9T6eprn93u">pic.twitter.com/9T6eprn93u</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/710124071015620609">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Luckylucci · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WORK now. WIN later.<br><br>Nothing like an early morning grind to kick off spring ball. <a href="https://t.co/a6VVgvoSyd">pic.twitter.com/a6VVgvoSyd</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/710102035975303169">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Luckylucci · Mar 16, 2016

I sure hope Daelin can stay healthy because he already looks the part.

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Redfield: “The progress has been steady. It hasn’t been fast."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710101093750083584">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said Max Redfield came in with a lot of “hype and praise” as a five-star and has had to learn a lot about his position.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710100991094480896">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly said a couple fundamental issues have been worked on with Max Redfield: foot pedal and “growing from a knowledge base."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710100791776944128">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Irish#1 · Mar 16, 2016

dublinirish said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly on Redfield: “The progress has been steady. It hasn’t been fast."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710101093750083584">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly said Max Redfield came in with a lot of “hype and praise” as a five-star and has had to learn a lot about his position.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710100991094480896">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly said a couple fundamental issues have been worked on with Max Redfield: foot pedal and “growing from a knowledge base."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/710100791776944128">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Evidently Max earned a five star simply from being able to excel in HS with his athleticism and not so much technique. Would have thought that Max would have technique down by now. Heart and soul not 100% into FB? Maybe he gets it this year?

Sherm Sticky · Mar 16, 2016

Luckylucci said:
I sure hope Daelin can stay healthy because he already looks the part.

OMG he is so explosive off the line. i'm judging that from one rep in shorts at spring practice lol.

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Added weight, but he's in better shape. Weight wasn't the issue, conditioning was. He passed the eye ball test today <a href="https://t.co/Xi8fqtWKQx">https://t.co/Xi8fqtWKQx</a></p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD78) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_CoachD78/status/710133499982979074">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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dublinirish · Mar 16, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cole Luke on Shaun Crawford: "In my eyes, he looks just as explosive as he did before his injury"</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/710138945150046209">March 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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