Chris Salvi

[Pachuco]

Scout.com: What’s in the number?

Special-teams play earns walk-on Chris Salvi captaincy for Navy game - Irish Football - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College

With all the news about missing out on superstar players, Chris Salvi is the perfect example of the kind of student/athlete that makes Notre Dame football continually worth supporting. While it's clear the Irish will need to continue recruiting/signing elite talent for a fighting chance to compete for a BCS title, players like Chris keep the superstars honest.

More importantly, Chris was very productive on special teams. I sincerely hope Coach Kelly offers him a 5th year. I hadn't realized this was an option on the table. Bring this kid back!! He's a leader, and arguably an important reason for why we didn't crumble against Navy when the chips were low and the morale ugly.

 

[bigedefense]

After reading that, I found myself trying to get the rythym chanting, Chr-iiisss. Trying to make it like they did in the movie Ruuu-dy. This young man will be a successful citizen. I wish more sutdent/athletes had his talents. Those being, never settle, putting the team over himself, setting goals that will take lots of hard work, and positive attitude. I am now Chris Salvi's number 1 fan!

 

[dublinirish]

you guys think he might be given a schollie now ala Ruffer?

 

[WhoDeyIrish]

you guys think he might be given a schollie now ala Ruffer?

Yeah I don't see why not.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

It'll just be a one year scholly, might as well use them up.

Am I mistaken though?

 

[WhoDeyIrish]

I don't think you are mistaken

 

[NDJimmy]

He definitely deserves a scholly! He has been more productive than several scholarship players who are eligible for a 5th year.
Schmidt & Romano deserve some consideration too.

 

[Patulski]

Scout.com: What’s in the number?

Special-teams play earns walk-on Chris Salvi captaincy for Navy game - Irish Football - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College

With all the news about missing out on superstar players, Chris Salvi is the perfect example of the kind of student/athlete that makes Notre Dame football continually worth supporting. While it's clear the Irish will need to continue recruiting/signing elite talent for a fighting chance to compete for a BCS title, players like Chris keep the superstars honest.

More importantly, Chris was very productive on special teams. I sincerely hope Coach Kelly offers him a 5th year. I hadn't realized this was an option on the table. Bring this kid back!! He's a leader, and arguably an important reason for why we didn't crumble against Navy when the chips were low and the morale ugly.

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's. In other words, tough kids who also are talented. ND football shouldn't be a charity that rewards hard work. It should be a program that rewards elite talent that wins National Championships. That's what built ND and that's what we should become once again.

 

[irishfanjho15]

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's. In other words, tough kids who also are talented. ND football shouldn't be a charity that rewards hard work. It should be a program that rewards elite talent that wins National Championships. That's what built ND and that's what we should become once again.

Yeah, we definitely should not reward a kid for his hard work, determination, and contributions to ND football as a four year walk-on with a one-year scholarship that other wise would not be used for anyone.

 

[NDJimmy]

jho15: True!

 

[jimmymac]

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's. In other words, tough kids who also are talented. ND football shouldn't be a charity that rewards hard work. It should be a program that rewards elite talent that wins National Championships. That's what built ND and that's what we should become once again.

Elite character and work ethic will be the reason Notre Dame wins a championship, not elite talent. Well never be able to match up talent across the board with sec school, but our kids need to have better work ethics in order for us to win. Kids like Chris help send the right message and get closer to our goal.

 

[Redbar]

Scout.com: What’s in the number?

Special-teams play earns walk-on Chris Salvi captaincy for Navy game - Irish Football - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College

With all the news about missing out on superstar players, Chris Salvi is the perfect example of the kind of student/athlete that makes Notre Dame football continually worth supporting. While it's clear the Irish will need to continue recruiting/signing elite talent for a fighting chance to compete for a BCS title, players like Chris keep the superstars honest.

More importantly, Chris was very productive on special teams. I sincerely hope Coach Kelly offers him a 5th year. I hadn't realized this was an option on the table. Bring this kid back!! He's a leader, and arguably an important reason for why we didn't crumble against Navy when the chips were low and the morale ugly.

Nice article thanks for posting it!

 

[Redbar]

Yeah, we definitely should not reward a kid for his hard work, determination, and contributions to ND football as a four year walk-on with a one-year scholarship that other wise would not be used for anyone.

This^. It is dripping with sarcasm font.

 

[Irish2015]

Maybe I'm crazy but I thought I remembered reading on II that Salvi was coming back for a 5th year the only question i suppose is whether he gets a scholly.

 

[NDJimmy]

Give him a scholly!
jho15: I read the sarcasm. Thumbs up was rep to your comment.
ND needs more guys like Salvi.

 

[Junkhead]

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's.

Zorich is 42, way too old to hustle down field on special teams.

 

[NDJimmy]

Pachuco...nice zoot!

 

[phgreek]

Zorich is 42, way too old to hustle down field on special teams.

...I too resemble that remark...very funny.

In general, I get what Patulski is getting at...I think we are getting there...

...however, to understand ND is to know the type of kid that goes there...by that I mean we will continue to have walkons that surpass star-studded recruits...coaches often resist it, but even with the resistance, they will not be denied...and they earn a spot on the regular team.

I believe Chris is one of those guys, that no matter how star-studded your roster is...he wasn't going to be denied...I think he makes the 87-88 squad, the 93-94 squad, and any since...if you have a scholly, you give it to him without reservation...just MHO.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Set Mr. Salvi up... If anyone's earned it, he has.

 

[irishfanjho15]

If anyone wondered, Salvi was credited with 10 total tackles last year on special teams.

 

[Pachuco]

Nice article thanks for posting it!

No problem. I thought others would appreciate it like I did.

Elite character and work ethic will be the reason Notre Dame wins a championship, not elite talent. Well never be able to match up talent across the board with sec school, but our kids need to have better work ethics in order for us to win. Kids like Chris help send the right message and get closer to our goal.

This is the message that I received from Kelly naming Chris captain for Navy. Winning goes back to doing things the right way as a team, with hard work, discipline, and sheer will.

Pachuco...nice zoot!

Thanks, man. I keep it pressed on the daily.

I believe Chris is one of those guys, that no matter how star-studded your roster is...he wasn't going to be denied...I think he makes the 87-88 squad, the 93-94 squad, and any since...if you have a scholly, you give it to him without reservation...just MHO.

Yessir, this isn't charity. The kid is everything you want in a player.

If anyone wondered, Salvi was credited with 10 total tackles last year on special teams.

Thank you for this. What I should have stressed from the beginning is that Chris Salvi balling out on special teams with some ridiculous hits/blocks = a kind of mystical transcendence into the elite stratosphere. Seriously though, he's a good player, not merely an inspirational Rudy-type.

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's. In other words, tough kids who also are talented. ND football shouldn't be a charity that rewards hard work. It should be a program that rewards elite talent that wins National Championships. That's what built ND and that's what we should become once again.

Not that I disagree with your overall premise, but it's kind of a shame that you took a positive post about Chris Salvi to pontificate about winning championships without really stopping to defend the truth that his hard work and dedication translated into real success on the football field. That is the essence of elite. And the mojo that made Chris Zorich a king among men.

 

[Redbar]

Not that I disagree with your overall premise, but it's kind of a shame that you took a positive post about Chris Salvi to pontificate about winning championships without really stopping to defend the truth that his hard work and dedication translated into real success on the football field. That is the essence of elite. And the mojo that made Chris Zorich a king among men.[/QUOTE]

Reps!!!

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

 

[Patulski]

Yeah, we definitely should not reward a kid for his hard work, determination, and contributions to ND football as a four year walk-on with a one-year scholarship that other wise would not be used for anyone.

Which is no excuse. Kelly should have filled the scholarship. Salvi may be a recipient of this mistake, but its no way to run an organization who's goal should be to win the NC. The scholarship should have been filled, and Salvi should have remained a walk on. I have no problem giving it to him now that the mistake was made, but it's not what we should strive for. We should strive for a roster of 85 elite players who work hard, not charity for average talent that works hard.

 

[DillonHall]

Which is no excuse. Kelly should have filled the scholarship. Salvi may be a recipient of this mistake, but its no way to run an organization who's goal should be to win the NC. The scholarship should have been filled, and Salvi should have remained a walk on. I have no problem giving it to him now that the mistake was made, but it's not what we should strive for. We should strive for a roster of 85 elite players who work hard, not charity for average talent that works hard.

What about players who were given scholarships out of high school but never contribute (unlike how Chris has)? Should their scholarships be revoked like in the SEC?

 

[irishfanjho15]

Which is no excuse. Kelly should have filled the scholarship. Salvi may be a recipient of this mistake, but its no way to run an organization who's goal should be to win the NC. The scholarship should have been filled, and Salvi should have remained a walk on. I have no problem giving it to him now that the mistake was made, but it's not what we should strive for. We should strive for a roster of 85 elite players who work hard, not charity for average talent that works hard.

No team in the country has this. You are not being realistic in the slightest.

I am not trying to attack you or argue. I just believe that you are being very shortsighted in looking at a football roster. I played college football and I know that no team is made up of entirely superstars or elite players. Football is a team game, that takes a group of people who believe in a common goal and are willing to sacrifice to get there, no matter the skill level of the best player or the worst player. Everyone, and I mean everyone, must buy into the goal and work towards it with the same desire and passion across the board. The elitist notions of what a football team are, as you present them, come off as both unrealistic and shallow. I think you best temper your expectations of what the next National Championship roster of an Notre Dame team will look like, lest you will be mighty disappointed.

Other than that we can agree to disagree.

 

[IrishFan5]

We need a lot less Chris Salvi's and a lot more Chris Zorich's. In other words, tough kids who also are talented. ND football shouldn't be a charity that rewards hard work. It should be a program that rewards elite talent that wins National Championships. That's what built ND and that's what we should become once again.

Are you kidding? No talent? He was perhaps the second most productive special teams player behind Austin Collinsworth. Anybody who doesn't realize that special teams is 1/3 of the game doesn't know football. You need guys like Chris Salvi. He made more tackles than a number of scholarship players. Although, now he is one. And I trust Brian Kelly to give a scholarship where deserved/needed. I certainly wouldn't trust you with that responsibility, given this comment.

 

[IrishFan5]

Excellent comment PHGREEK and very true. Ask the Miami Heat and Philadelphia Eagles if assembling an all-star team always means winning championships. You need guys like Chris Salvi. Not a whole roster full, but you need guys that fill that role. He's a nasty special teamer. Not just some walk on.

 

[NDhoosier]

Are you kidding? No talent? He was perhaps the second most productive special teams player behind Austin Collinsworth. Anybody who doesn't realize that special teams is 1/3 of the game doesn't know football. You need guys like Chris Salvi. He made more tackles than a number of scholarship players. Although, now he is one. And I trust Brian Kelly to give a scholarship where deserved/needed. I certainly wouldn't trust you with that responsibility, given this comment.

I dont agree with that, you are simply going by the basic premise of Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. But special teams are Punts, Kickoffs, and Field Goals... field goals are squarely on the kicker and plenty of teams do just fine without a decent return game, Notre Dame 2011 included. Special teams only make up about 10% (if that) of actual game time.

Having said, that I am not devaluing Salvi, I love that he got a scholarship.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

I dont agree with that, you are simply going by the basic premise of Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. But special teams are Punts, Kickoffs, and Field Goals... field goals are squarely on the kicker and plenty of teams do just fine without a decent return game, Notre Dame 2011 included. Special teams only make up about 10% (if that) of actual game time.

Having said, that I am not devaluing Salvi, I love that he got a scholarship.

I have to disagree with your view of ST. I do agree that it is not usually going to have as much impact on the outcome of the game as offense or defense. However, all it takes in a tight game is 1 missed tackle or block and the other team takes a kickoff or punt to the house. Game over. Granted, if the offense or defense had done their part, it wouldn't be a tight game but at the same time, if ST doesn't take care of business, either, then we lose the game. I'm not as concerned about our own returns as long as we do not turn the ball over but we need to worry about the other team getting too many yards on ST. And I do believe Salvi was very instrumental in GAIII's 1st kR TD. I don't think we need a full team of walk-on players but a guy like this, who is all heart and determination and makes plays, yeah, we need a guy like this on special teams. Anyone remember a guy named Anello (sp?) from a couple years ago? I don't believe he had a schollie but he was even more destructive on ST than Salvi.