2025 Fall Practice Thread

[allenm5333]

Difference is that both Tommy and Dayne both had experience but we also already knew what we had with both, which was...not much.

Dayne had a lot of talent, but was a head case. He was also coming off his 2nd season ending knee injury and it was evident that his confidence was shot.

Tommy was more confident in running the offense, but he had a popgun for an arm and cinderblocks for legs.

Both CJ and Kenny are both WAY more talented than Tommy and unless something shocking happens, they appear far more composed than Dayne.

And both current guys have wayyyy superior rosters

 

[Katzenboyer]

This is what it seems like to me.
And if this is true, that doesn't make me as excited.

I mean if he "lost it" because he kept throwing interceptions and didn't play well enough to secure the job, what's the issue?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

I mean if he "lost it" because he kept throwing interceptions and didn't play well enough to secure the job, what's the issue?

The better option would be Kenny is starting because CJ was really good - but Kenny was even better than that.

That, is my issue.

 

[CoachB]

A lot of great things here, but a couple that jumped out to me were Christian saying Fields and Faison were the two toughest receivers to guard. Supports my opinion on Faison. Second, they all comment on how much BenMo was a leader to them and still, even though he is in Tampa. I kind of didn't think of him as much after his season ending injury, but cool how much he was still investing in and helping their young guys get better. Shoot, even the freshmen mentioned him.

 

[Sacklakekid]

The better option would be Kenny is starting because CJ was really good - but Kenny was even better than that.

That, is my issue.

Agree. I think the issue is if our QB situation is now spring game Kenny because CJ was a head case during the competition it’s not a great thing.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I care very little about a consensus on QB unless people can definitively say which staff members are casting votes. If it's Denbrock and Giudugli and Freeman, then it's pretty damn important they are on the same page (or locked in with either call).

Having said that, this is awesome for Kenny Minchey. He's had 2.5+ years to prepare and learn and now is his chance. Maybe he doesn't throw as beautiful of a deep ball. I just hope he has improved his footwork/delivery and takes what the defense gives him. We have enough talent on this team that we don't need to be forcing things.

He was an Elite 11 top performer, prodigious high school QB and has a really good arm. Look forward to something official in the coming days.

 

[GowerND11]

I’ve always liked Kenny, and thought he could be a very good starter for us.

I think he reminds me a lot of Kizer. 4 star, but not a lot expected of him. Then people are shocked by a 4 star guy playing well.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Hopefully this jumpstarts some excitement for those of us who forgot what Kenny can do. If he can work within the offense and then adlib when things break down....this could get really fun.

 

[KyfightingIrish36]

Think about how huge it was to go back in and get Kenny that year we lost out on Dante.

 

[fightingirish26]

The game at Pitt possibly just got a bit juicier

 

[AKRowdy]

The game at Pitt possibly just got a bit juicier

5* TE Phil vs. Kenny?

 

[Irish#1]

Latest from the inside scooper on 247 is that Carr can throw an amazing deep ball from a clean pocket... but otherwise Minchey is superior in every way right now, both above the shoulders and below.

I’ve always said what’s between the ears is more important than a cannon.

 

[mrmcgrail]

Blue and gold shut down the thread about minchey being named the starter hahaha

 

[Irish#1]

So to recap 5 pages…….we still don’t know.

 

[T-Boone]

I wonder if Angeli is seeing this news and wishing he stayed.

 

[IrishWayDomer]

I wonder if Angeli is seeing this news and wishing he stayed.

Im glad he didn't . You cant NIL 3 QBs and the reps would be even more spread thin. And ill go to my grave that he wasn't it, but still appreciated his readiness and willing to make accurate throws. But that pocket presence will be on display soon enough.

 

[T-Boone]

Im glad he didn't . You cant NIL 3 QBs and the reps would be even more spread thin. And ill go to my grave that he wasn't it, but still appreciated his readiness and willing to make accurate throws. But that pocket presence will be on display soon enough.

Yeah but probably if he stayed he would be NDs starter. I wonder if he regrets leaving because of that.

 

[IrishWayDomer]

Yeah but probably if he stayed he would be NDs starter. I wonder if he regrets leaving because of that.

We'll never know but I dont think he'd be close to starting, at least I'd be very disappointed. I think whoever wins is going to be much more dynamic, and we're just choosing between 2 really talented QBs.

 

[2013Irish]

Yeah but probably if he stayed he would be NDs starter. I wonder if he regrets leaving because of that.

This is based on nothing. Keep it moving.

 

[Plankton]

Blue and gold shut down the thread about minchey being named the starter hahaha

I can't wait to see Blake Hebert take the opening offensive snap of the season in Miami.

 

[calvegas04]

Does 5 star Phil still have eligibility?

 

[T-Boone]

This is based on nothing. Keep it moving.

He was ahead of both these players last year and it doesn't sound like either one has done much since he left for Syracuse. I really think Angeli thought Carr was it and thats why he left. He would have to have been a very good chance. Anyway, just an interesting question.

 

[Terry Jillery]

I could be wrong, but I’m assuming our quarterbacks aren’t taking real hits in practice. That makes it hard to truly measure resilience, ball security, composure, and decision-making under pressure only show up after you’ve taken a sack or two and some hard shots on scrambles. Statistically, around 60% of first-time QB starters get replaced at some point during the season, so it’s not always easy to get it right. If Kenny can absorb the hits, stay healthy, and keep his composure, we might have a special dual-threat QB. His high school tape was outstanding imo, and his touch on deep passes was about as good as I’ve seen from a Notre Dame QB recruit since the early 2000s. The real question i have is how each guy reacts when a 290 lb DL pile drives his face into the field.

 

[INLaw]

That’s impressive brother. I’ve been lurking since 2012, monitoring from a safe distance until I figure out what Devonte did.

Ultimately it was murder. For real though look it up. In maybe idaho of all damn places

 

[IRISHDODGER]

I wonder if Angeli is seeing this news and wishing he stayed.

Maybe. But he can take solace in that he got his ND degree while making $250K holding a clipboard. Now he’s getting paid even more to get his chance to start. ND can’t afford to pay what all three of those QBs would command…at least one had to go.

 

[rikkitikki08]

I’m on the belief Coach Freeman just found out who was leaking info, a little spry craft to find the rat

 

[ab2cmiller]

Pull down the shades Ryan and don’t answer the door.

 

[arrowryan]

I feel like I’m watching a soap opera

 

[SeekNDestroy]

I feel like I’m watching a soap opera

The Young and the Chestless?

 

[allenm5333]

Ultimately it was murder. For real though look it up. In maybe idaho of all damn places

While coaching i believe