2020 Spring Practice Thread

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“You can see he’s a guy who can make plays.” - Brian Kelly on Kevin Austin Jr.<br><br>Likes what he saw from Braden Lenzy, Ben Skowronek and Lawrence Keys III today.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1235582711722586112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK says he’s been impressed with Tommy Rees’ relationships with the entire offense and not just the quarterbacks.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1235583954792714240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

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[IrishLion]

RB looked like
1. Jafar
2? C'Bo Flemister
3? Jahmir Smith
4. Kyren Williams

It looked like C'Bo was in at the end of the first no-huddle drive, but Jahmir was in for all of the reps with the #2 unit.

2a and 2b?

 

[BobbyMac]

14-0

I'm out, see you in the fall.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Practice #1 complete.<br> <br>Kevin Austin Jr. is damn good. <a href="https://t.co/NrBMlWY79z">pic.twitter.com/NrBMlWY79z</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1235580994029264896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says Kerry Cooks is in the process of being hired by Notre Dame (off-field role). Going through Notre Dame’s background process.<br><br>Cooks at practice today, but in street clothes.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1235587185295978497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ResLife Hero]

https://notredame.rivals.com/news/notre-dame-spring-practice-day-one-observations

Quarterbacks

There was some serious coaching going on for true freshman Drew Pyne. Both offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and senior Ian Book were stopping Pyne during drills and showing him the correct form. Book and Pyne were also paired up in partner drills so the senior could coach up the freshman.

Book looked like his usual self. He operated with swagger within his group all day. He was fitting the ball into some tight windows, which showed his rapport with his receivers, and was clearly the leader on the field.

Sophomore QB Brendan Clark looked a little hesitant at times today and tried to aim a lot of his throws. Maybe it was the pressure of being the No. 2 guy now or the fact that it is practice No. 1 of the spring. He was not displaying his normal velocity that we saw in fall camp last year.

Pyne looked the part all day. He was accurate on most of his throws and threw with a confidence that I was surprised about for a kid who is still supposed to be a senior in high school. He is the shortest of the quarterbacks on the roster at 5-11 ½ but he was playing above his height all day. I was really impressed by the young signal caller.

Wide Receivers

I really liked what I saw from this group today. Fifth year WR Ben Skowronek looked smooth and brings a big frame to the passing game. Junior WR Kevin Austin looked poised to take that spot as the alpha within the wide receiver group. He was slotted at the starting spot in Chase Claypool’s old position, while junior wideouts Lawrence Keys and Braden Lenzy took up the other two starting spots. Both Keys and Lenzy look like they have not lost a step over the winter and it is going to be fun to see what that combination looks like with more time on the field this season.

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[EvilleIrish]

RB looked like
1. Jafar
2? C'Bo Flemister
3? Jahmir Smith
4. Kyren Williams

It looked like C'Bo was in at the end of the first no-huddle drive, but Jahmir was in for all of the reps with the #2 unit.

2a and 2b?

So the Jahmir Smith injury rumor wasn't true?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says Kerry Cooks is in the process of being hired by Notre Dame (off-field role). Going through Notre Dame’s background process.<br><br>Cooks at practice today, but in street clothes.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1235587185295978497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I find this the most interesting news of the day.

 

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[Riddickulous]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Practice #1 complete.<br> <br>Kevin Austin Jr. is damn good. <a href="https://t.co/NrBMlWY79z">pic.twitter.com/NrBMlWY79z</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1235580994029264896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All aboard the hype train

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Wait, we're getting Kerry back (off field?) I'll take that

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[FightingIrishLover7]

https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1235594928689946624?s=19

Pete with a Houston name drop? Shocked. Lol

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[arrowryan]

https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1235594928689946624?s=19

Pete with a Houston name drop? Shocked. Lol

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame’s first spring practice in the books. Players who stood out on Thursday:<br><br>Kevin Austin<br>Houston Griffith<br>Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa<br>Braden Lenzy<br>Ian Book<br>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah <br>D.J. Brown</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1235594928689946624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

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[Riddickulous]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame’s first spring practice in the books. Players who stood out on Thursday:<br><br>Kevin Austin<br>Houston Griffith<br>Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa<br>Braden Lenzy<br>Ian Book<br>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah <br>D.J. Brown</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1235594928689946624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I like seeing a few DBs on this list. Need some guys to step up.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame’s first spring practice in the books. Players who stood out on Thursday:<br><br>Kevin Austin<br>Houston Griffith<br>Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa<br>Braden Lenzy<br>Ian Book<br>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah <br>D.J. Brown</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1235594928689946624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lenzy becoming a more complete player would be a big help.

 

[BobbyMac]

Did anyone see #88 in the videos?

Wondering if McKinley was out there. Didn't hear his name mentioned yet, haven't seen it on Twitter.

* Nevermind, just did a search and he was there on 2nd team.

 

[BabyIrish]

Prister and O'Malley said all RB's accounted for and practiced today. No injuries.

Austin, Kyren and Caleb Offord worked as punt returners

 

[Luckylucci]

Sounds like there was a lot of mixing and matching at LB today, as expected. All of Bertrand, Liufau, and Kiser worked at Buck for periods along with JGH who started with the 1's. Liufau and Kiser also worked at Rover with Moala and JOK for periods as well.

Of note Liufau is now listed at 6'2 1/2 221 lbs. Hopefully he's close to 230 by fall.

 

[ResLife Hero]

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[dublinirish]

Prister and O'Malley said all RB's accounted for and practiced today. No injuries.

Austin, Kyren and Caleb Offord worked as punt returners

strange because II hinted earlier in the week that was a legitimate injury at RB (hence the interest in grad transfers)

 

[beryirish]

SPRING BALL!!!!!!!!!

 

[Luckylucci]

Both Freeman and John Brice at ISD noting improved velocity from Ian Book.

 

[koonja]

Did anyone see #88 in the videos?

Wondering if McKinley was out there. Didn't hear his name mentioned yet, haven't seen it on Twitter.

* Nevermind, just did a search and he was there on 2nd team.

Freeman said he had a big day.

 

[stlnd01]

Freeman said he had a big day.

Great. Be good to have him back, even better if he can contribute as a pass catcher and not “just” a blocker.

 

[stlnd01]

RB looked like
1. Jafar
2? C'Bo Flemister
3? Jahmir Smith
4. Kyren Williams

It looked like C'Bo was in at the end of the first no-huddle drive, but Jahmir was in for all of the reps with the #2 unit.

2a and 2b?

So we don’t have a seriously-injures RB then?

 

[BabyIrish]

strange because II hinted earlier in the week that was a legitimate injury at RB (hence the interest in grad transfers)

They admitted in the video that they were obviously wrong

 

[calvegas04]

Wonder if the corona will mess with any spring games around the country?

 

[Old Man Mike]

Unsurprisingly (for me) the most interesting (and expected) retort by Coach was when he was asked about the OLine "getting better." He defended their last year's play pretty vigorously.

Yep. We WERE Beast, and we're gonna be Beaster.