2018 Fall Camp Thread

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wrapping up Notre Dame’s second open practice of training camp. Awaiting Brian Kelly’s presser. <br><br>Players that caught my eye:<br>Alize Mack<br>Drue Tranquill<br>Nick Coleman<br>Cole Kmet<br>Dillan Gibbons<br>Brandon Wimbush<br>Lawrence Keys</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027589636200300545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

"caught my eye"

Great, Brandon sailed a screen all the way into Pete's eye.

 

[Irish#1]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wrapping up Notre Dame’s second open practice of training camp. Awaiting Brian Kelly’s presser. <br><br>Players that caught my eye:<br>Alize Mack<br>Drue Tranquill<br>Nick Coleman<br>Cole Kmet<br>Dillan Gibbons<br>Brandon Wimbush<br>Lawrence Keys</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027589636200300545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wimbush didn't catch his eye enough to be listed first?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Perhaps the best grab of the day at ND practice was freshman wide receiver Kevin Austin with a great touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone during red zone drills.</p>— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/angdicarlo/status/1027593608713654273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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[Luckylucci]

I find it interesting that Pete has mentioned Lawrence Keys both times he's watched practice. They also talked about him on the Podcast. Though he is small, apparently he's insanely quick and very difficult for the DB's to stay with.

 

[NDMIA]

I find it interesting that Pete has mentioned Lawrence Keys both times he's watched practice. They also talked about him on the Podcast. Though he is small, apparently he's insanely quick and very difficult for the DB's to stay with.

There are 10 scholly WR's. Micah Jones, Chase Claypool, Miles Boykin, Javon McKinley, and Kevin Austin are all bigger bodied receivers. I think Lawrence Keys III & Braden Lenzy bring a different look at WR that ND doesn't have without those two. I know Chris Finke, Michael Young, and Joe Wilkins don't have the same type of wiggle and/or speed as those two.

 

[Luckylucci]

Bk notes that Wilkins has been catching their attention. With Young limited, he's getting more reps. Says that his defensive days are behind him. Lol, that was quick. Probably a good sign for his long term projection at WR if they've concluded that already.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on Nick Coleman:<br><br>"Here’s a guy that was fighting for reps in the spring, has come into this camp with a better presence in everything that he does … I don’t want to say he’s been a surprise, but we’ve been really pleased."</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027597536784265216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Brian Kelly, "The game comes really easy" to freshman WR Lawrence Keys.<br>That certainly showed today. Worked as the No. 2 slot receiver for much of the practice.</p>— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Farmer/status/1027597436087422976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly states OL Aaron Banks hyperextended his elbow at Culver. Expects to get him back on Saturday.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027597233850667014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jafar Armstrong an “incredibly conditioned football player” per Brian Kelly, believes the two-back package with Avery Davis (or somebody else) will be part of the offense this fall.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027597037540392960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly highly complimentary of Nic Weishar. Calls him a captain without a C on his jersey. Likes the football aspects too as a veteran.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027596606382776320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK states Shayne Simon can physically do the job but is catching up mentally.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027596311955169281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"If the ball goes out on the perimeter, he's a mismatch. He's going to block some corners." -- Brian Kelly on Chase Claypool but could be talking about both starting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> WRs.</p>— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Farmer/status/1027596301226188801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Luckylucci]

My hype train for last years WR haul is full steam ahead.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I find it interesting that Pete has mentioned Lawrence Keys both times he's watched practice. They also talked about him on the Podcast. Though he is small, apparently he's insanely quick and very difficult for the DB's to stay with.

He's quicker than Lenzy's fast

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interesting comment on freshman offensive tackle Jarrett Patterson, who worked with the second-team today. Brian Kelly said he reminded him a little bit of Robert Hainsey last fall, who played a lot on the nation’s top offensive line.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027599354754998274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly adds Yoon’s range is back to 52-55 yards.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027598974855864321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Justin Yoon is pounding the football.” - Brian Kelly</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027598889266937856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly states freshman OL Jarrett Patterson has impressed. Mentions he’s done some things Robert Hainsey did a year ago.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027598725173202945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly mentions DE Ade Ogundeji has had a great camp. Calls him <br>"relentless."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027598589252567040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly on Nick Coleman:<br><br>"Here’s a guy that was fighting for reps in the spring, has come into this camp with a better presence in everything that he does … I don’t want to say he’s been a surprise, but we’ve been really pleased."</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1027597536784265216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly states OL Aaron Banks hyperextended his elbow at Culver. Expects to get him back on Saturday.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1027597233850667014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Irish#1]

si.com had opposing coaches give their scouting report on top twenty teams. The coaches quoted below were granted anonymity in exchange for their candor in assessing teams that could loom large on the upcoming season’s schedule. Here's what one coach said about ND.

NOTRE DAME
Senior Brandon Wimbush is one of the best running quarterbacks in the country, and it all starts with him. Defenses are going to have trouble containing him. They’ve got the big receiver [6'4" junior Chase Claypool] who’s a mismatch when he gets in the red zone. ... Overall there’s more consistency on the offense. The line was outstanding last year, and the guys they’ve got coming in are really good too. I’m impressed with their receivers. Defending them comes down to limiting the big play. Tackling in the open field, not allowing for big plays—those are things to focus on. ...

Safety Nick Coleman anchors the defense, and the unit as a whole can take a big step forward this year. Clark Lea [the defensive coordinator, who was promoted from LBs coach] is a great defensive mind. He’ll do a fine job. I think anytime you can have continuity, it helps the players. They don’t have to learn a new language. ... Special teams coordinator Brian Polian is one of the best. They’ve won games based on special teams alone, and this year they’ve got a great kicker in Justin Yoon too. ... They surprised people last year, and I don’t think it was a fluke. There’s a sneaky upside with this team.

 

[DONTH8]

si.com had opposing coaches give their scouting report on top twenty teams. The coaches quoted below were granted anonymity in exchange for their candor in assessing teams that could loom large on the upcoming season’s schedule. Here's what one coach said about ND.

NOTRE DAME
Senior Brandon Wimbush is one of the best running quarterbacks in the country, and it all starts with him. Defenses are going to have trouble containing him. They’ve got the big receiver [6'4" junior Chase Claypool] who’s a mismatch when he gets in the red zone. ... Overall there’s more consistency on the offense. The line was outstanding last year, and the guys they’ve got coming in are really good too. I’m impressed with their receivers. Defending them comes down to limiting the big play. Tackling in the open field, not allowing for big plays—those are things to focus on. ...

Safety Nick Coleman anchors the defense, and the unit as a whole can take a big step forward this year. Clark Lea [the defensive coordinator, who was promoted from LBs coach] is a great defensive mind. He’ll do a fine job. I think anytime you can have continuity, it helps the players. They don’t have to learn a new language. ... Special teams coordinator Brian Polian is one of the best. They’ve won games based on special teams alone, and this year they’ve got a great kicker in Justin Yoon too. ... They surprised people last year, and I don’t think it was a fluke. There’s a sneaky upside with this team.

Hope he meant "anchors" as in held us back, or slowed us down...

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Hope he meant "anchors" as in held us back, or slowed us down...

On a serious note, it sounds like something has clicked for Nick.

He's getting incredible reviews across the media so far.

 

[DONTH8]

On a serious note, it sounds like something has clicked for Nick.

He's getting incredible reviews across the media so far.

Absolutely, I'm not saying he can't be great. I'm just saying anyone who watched film on us last year and says that nick anchored us, in a positive manner, shouldn't be taken seriously.

But he could still be great this year.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

I find all of the praise for Nick Coleman so out of the blue. He hasn't been mentioned once in the safety rotation. I don't think he played terribly bad last year, but he didn't do anything that wowed you, either.

I wonder if his recent resurgence will shake up the safety rotation with Elliott, Gilman, and Griffith

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No surprise that sure hands Chris Finke continued to show those sure hands. <a href="https://twitter.com/SlipperyFox10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SlipperyFox10</a> rarely lets a catch go. <a href="https://t.co/w6VsHTFRTV">pic.twitter.com/w6VsHTFRTV</a></p>— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/angdicarlo/status/1027602744838955011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

IF Brandon keeps throwing like this, we going to the ship.

 

[dublinirish]

fades to a dude who is 5'8" lol

 

[BobbyMac]

I find all of the praise for Nick Coleman so out of the blue. He hasn't been mentioned once in the safety rotation. I don't think he played terribly bad last year, but he didn't do anything that wowed you, either.

I wonder if his recent resurgence will shake up the safety rotation with Elliott, Gilman, and Griffith

Coleman was solid last year. Everybody was down on the safety spot because they didn't have any INT's. They tackled MUCH better last season as compared to '16.

This year, he's being mentioned at nickel / dime more so than Stud or Whip. He'll be in some sort of rotation with Crawford, Griffith, etc, based on opposition/scheme, down & distance.

*Edit* After listening to the II guys, sounds like he's in the mix for safety after the past two practices.

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[FightingIrishLover7]

fades to a dude who is 5'8" lol

It's like hitting golf balls with a baseball bat in practice.

If he can hit THAT target... (but for real, don't think Finke will be running this too often lol)

 

[Luckylucci]

fades to a dude who is 5'8" lol

I wouldn't call that a fade route. That's a post corner route from the slot. Given matchups, thats a great call/route. Depending on S coverage, that's a very difficult cover for a Nickel 1 on 1.

 

[BobbyMac]

It's like hitting golf balls with a baseball bat in practice.

If he can hit THAT target... (but for real, don't think Finke will be running this too often lol)

If he ends up with a LB/SS on him in the slot, that route's money... especially when Claypool/Boykin crosses/picks the defenders.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

If he ends up with a LB/SS on him in the slot, that route's money... especially when Claypool/Boykin crosses/picks the defenders.

I'm just alluding to the fact that 1) Finke usually has a limited role in offense to begin with 2) we're probably going to be seeing more two TE sets.

Not saying it can't/won't happen.

 

[NDinMI]

fades to a dude who is 5'8" lol

Put it in that spot and it doesn't matter how tall you are. Great route + great throw will win pretty much every single time.

 

[Luckylucci]

If he ends up with a LB/SS on him in the slot, that route's money... especially when Claypool/Boykin crosses/picks the defenders.

Yep, even better.

 

[greyhammer90]

especially when Claypool/Boykin crosses/picks the defenders.*

*Results with ACC officials may vary

 

[KizerWilhelm]

On Wilkins: "He has had a good camp. He’s been noticed as a freshman. That’s big. Not having Michael Young has opened the door for him. He has a really good skill-set. I think he can be a really good football player for us. His defensive days are behind him.” https://247sports.com/college/notre...other-Notre-Dame-football-practice-120528548/

What does that mean, I wonder?