2025 Fall Practice Thread

[Giddyup]

I honestly feel like I’m dead on. Obviously projections are fickle. But if we win the ship I’m gonna streak at ND stadium at some point. They don’t call me Seattle Slew for no reason

 

[calvegas04]

 

[Giddyup]

Permission? Pfft. Starting to like Carr more if he threw the double birds up

 

[NDPhilly]

Marcus had a brief interview with Reece Davis on sportcenter today. Guy is such a good ambassador. Interview was Pretty random as they weren’t talking about CFB, just dropped in a quick 5 minute segment with MF.

We’re definitely in a spot in a program we haven’t been in a loooong time.

 

[LifelongFan]

I know it is Mickens, but the lack of depth at corner back is kind of a concern for me. Not every true freshman can be Leonard Moore.

 

[greyhammer90]

I know it is Mickens, but the lack of depth at corner back is kind of a concern for me. Not every true freshman can be Leonard Moore.

Sounds a lot like you're doubting Mickens...

 

[Dale]

I think it’s probably a good sign they aren’t having Hobbs play CB and Nickel. The fact that Hobbs is basically locked as #2 Nickel means they don’t feel a need to have him play outside

 

[T-Boone]

Giddyup really is losing it.
It’s fun to watch.

 

[Giddyup]

Losing it or winning? I’ll take bets on my projections if u ladies really want action

 

[Crazy Balki]

I know it is Mickens, but the lack of depth at corner back is kind of a concern for me. Not every true freshman can be Leonard Moore.

Not every true freshman can be Leonard Moore.
Not every true freshman can be Christian Gray.
Not every true freshman can be Ben Morrison.

Three times in a row that Mickens had a freshman ready to go when needed.

You know what they say. Fool me once, strike one. Fool me twice.....strike three.

 

[NDBoiler]

Dont give that tool any clicks. That’s how you make him go away.

 

[Punky]

I honestly feel like I’m dead on. Obviously projections are fickle. But if we win the ship I’m gonna streak at ND stadium at some point. They don’t call me Seattle Slew for no reason

My understanding from the squat bros is that it should be Wee Willie Winkie......

 

[allenm5333]

I think it’s probably a good sign they aren’t having Hobbs play CB and Nickel. The fact that Hobbs is basically locked as #2 Nickel means they don’t feel a need to have him play outside

I would imagine Hobbs is repping at Nickel because they need to get him reps there and feel comfortable with what he can do outside. Could also be in prep for dime packages too.

 

[calvegas04]

 

[Giddyup]

My understanding from the squat bros is that it should be Wee Willie Winkie......

From the windows to the walls was my real nickname back in the day

 

[402puck]

I think both Carr and Minchey are talented enough to get us where we want to go this season. I don’t care who it is as long as we have a clear cut QB1 within the next two weeks. I don’t want this to drag on into the season and run into a Kizer/Zaire situation

 

[Dale]

I would imagine Hobbs is repping at Nickel because they need to get him reps there and feel comfortable with what he can do outside. Could also be in prep for dime packages too.

I wouldn’t feel comfortable with my CB3 not taking CB reps when he’s never played a competitive snap there

 

[pumpdog20]

Was on campus today. Nothing football to add other than we walked into the Gug and didn't get kicked out (it was later in the day, with what I'm assuming was a bunch of team managers on the field and a clock counting down 25 mins), so that was cool.

Also, $200+ UA polos are fucking dumb. ND apparel is getting out of hand price wise.

 

[calvegas04]

Was on campus today. Nothing football to add other than we walked into the Gug and didn't get kicked out (it was later in the day, with what I'm assuming was a bunch of team managers on the field and a clock counting down 25 mins), so that was cool.

Also, $200+ UA polos are fucking dumb. ND apparel is getting out of hand price wise.

Here is the discounted stuff

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[EvilleIrish]

A guy I know is in a class with an ND WR. That player is saying it’ll be Minchey.

 

[Irish5Saint]

A guy I know is in a class with an ND WR. That player is saying it’ll be Minchey.

Minchey makes sense for a couple of reasons:

An extra year in the system compared to Carr.

Denbrock historically has done his best work with mobile QBs

Probably has the bigger cannon of the two

 

[IrishLax]

This is actually kinda a weird look?

 

[IRISHbluehen]

This is actually kinda a weird look?

Ehhh if he was a junior or a senior I would say its weird, a sophomore in a QB comp to be a first time starter, not quite as weird to me, just my opinion

 

[NormND_44]

This is actually kinda a weird look?

100%. Doesn’t sit well.

Then you watch Minchey’s interview and you start to wonder…

 

[Dale]

He gets to practice early to stretch and then throws. It’s not like he’s throwing to air guys he’s got the QB Coach’s blessing, Freeman walks the stretch lines lol. If anything a psychopathic competitive tick is something we’ve been missing at QB. Very not normal humans are most NFL QBs

The air of uneasiness and gravitation to the fanbases favorite (the backup QB) unfolding live is amusing

 

[SDIrishFan]

Man, this is gonna be a competition, competition. Crazy how this will unfold.

 

[OKCDomer23]

Man, this is gonna be a competition, competition. Crazy how this will unfold.

BGI was emphatic this offseason this would be a true 50/50 battle prior to fall camp. Everyone anointing Carr the starter is doing it prematurely. Staff isn't concerned about who everyone feels will be the starter. They will pick the right man. Minchey has been overlooked clearly with many think Carr was going to be handed the job right away at fall camp. We'll find out soon who the starter is to lead this great team.

 

[Blazers46]

A guy I know is in a class with an ND WR. That player is saying it’ll be Minchey.

ND players usually take summer classes?

 

[IrishLax]

BGI was emphatic this offseason this would be a true 50/50 battle prior to fall camp. Everyone anointing Carr the starter is doing it prematurely. Staff isn't concerned about who everyone feels will be the starter. They will pick the right man. Minchey has been overlooked clearly with many think Carr was going to be handed the job right away at fall camp. We'll find out soon who the starter is to lead this great team.

Tbf Carr absolutely cooked in the spring and I heard it wasn't particularly close. That's also why Angeli left in a relatively amicable parting of the ways.

On "vibes" and athleticism I understand why Minchey is squarely in the race though and wouldn't be surprised if he won the job.

 

[IrishLax]

ND players usually take summer classes?

When I was there almost all of them did (same with athletes across all sports but especially football).