General team info

[koonja]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEVER LEAVE MY BROTHERS!!! ☘️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SavageMode?src=hash">#SavageMode</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TicToc?src=hash">#TicToc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDFB?src=hash">#NDFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DBoyz?src=hash">#DBoyz</a> 💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/R3b2ZCdgjx">pic.twitter.com/R3b2ZCdgjx</a></p>— Ashton White (@awhiteuno) <a href="https://twitter.com/awhiteuno/status/830072860467142657">February 10, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Is the white dude in background with shirt on Tristen Hoge?

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Well I won't need my blue pill today. Good to see they're having fun with the work. Dexter Williams looks like a 3rd year NFL RB.

I'm getting the impression that the overall attitude and philosophy has changed for the better, from recruiting to workouts from Coach Kelly to Ashton White. Everyone is getting after it. This team is too talented to not be victorious. As always, I expect big thing this year. That's just how I am. I do have major concerns with our defensive line though

 

[Irish#1]

I'm getting the impression that the overall attitude and philosophy has changed for the better, from recruiting to workouts from Coach Kelly to Ashton White. Everyone is getting after it. This team is too talented to not be victorious. As always, I expect big thing this year. That's just how I am. I do have major concerns with our defensive line though

I think that's natural and would be worried it attitudes hadn't changed. You've got a lot of new coaches and the players want to make a good impression. Kind of like when a new boss gets hired, all employees step up their game to make sure they aren't identified as a weak link.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Just saw some of Wimbush's high school highlights on ISD. Damn I am excited to watch him play.

 

[zbikowski88]

Not sure if its been posted or not but Jeff Quinn is a finalist for the Davenport University Head Coaching position. - Football Scoop

 

[beryirish]

Koon - for offense - yes it is. other white boy is Ian. Looks to be Ian in the D pic in the background as well.

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Notre Dame Junior Day Preview

Notre Dame Junior Day Preview
Notre Dame's first Junior Day of 2017 takes place this coming weekend in South Bend and plenty of top talent from the class of 2018 will be in town. Here is a VIP preview.

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Notre Dame's first Junior Day of 2017 takes place this coming weekend in South Bend and plenty of top talent from the class of 2018 will be in town.

Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech four-star cornerback Kalon Gervin will be on campus this weekend. The 5-11, 175-pounder picked up an offer from the Irish on Feb. 6 and wasted no time setting up a visit to Notre Dame. The Irish have a legitimate shot here. While Gervin has offers from the likes of Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma, LSU, Florida, Penn State and many others, this offer from Notre Dame carries a great deal of weight with him. I've said this before: Notre Dame has a better shot with him than any Cass Tech standout in years past. Per 247Sports, Gervin is the No. 147 overall recruit nationally, No. 6 athlete in the country and No. 3 prspect in Michigan from the class of 2018.

Toledo (Ohio) St. John's Jesuit four-star linebacker Dallas Gant will return to South Bend this weekend. The 6-3, 200-pounder was on campus last summer for the Irish Invasion and returned this fall for a game day trip. Notre Dame is a major player in this recruitment, despite the 247Sports Crystal Ball heavily favoring Ohio State. I'm confident in the feeling that Gant will end up at either Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State or Michigan State. However, I'm leaning toward the Irish or Buckeyes in this race. A great visit this weekend, as he spends a ton of time with the current commits, could go a long way in landing him down the road. Per 247Sports, Gant is the No. 58 overall recruit in the country, No 2 outside linebacker in the nation and No. 4 prospect in Ohio from the class of 2018.

When Portland (Ore.) Tigary wide receiver/defensive back Braden Lenzy picked up a Notre Dame offer on Dec. 10, he immediately told Irish247 he would visit South Bend soon. That proved to be true, as he is expected on campus this weekend. The 6-0, 160-pounder, who is being recruited primarily as a wide receiver at this point, will visit with his parents and give Notre Dame a close look. Michigan State, a school he has ties to, Oregon and Stanford are all legit players in this race. He could end up at any of the four and it wouldn't come as any shock. This weekend is big for the Irish, as his interest is legit.Per 247Sports, Lenzy is the No. 172 overall recruit in the country, No. 12 athlete in the nation and No. 4 prospect in Oregon from the class of 2018.

Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller four-star defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins returns to campus this weekend. The 6-3, 265-pounder visited this fall and enjoyed himself. This trip is about getting to know the coaching staff on a more personal level and seeing if he vibes well with the commits heading to play for the Fighting Irish. While most peg Hawkins to end up at Ohio State, I'd keep a close eye on Notre Dame here. If the Irish push and continue making him a priority, it wouldn't shock me to see him end up in South Bend. That said, with two defensive line commits on board already, the Irish can be somewhat selective this early. Per 247Sports, Hawkins is the No. 222 overall recruit in the country, No. 19 defensive tackle in the land and No. 8 prospect in Ohio from the class of 2018.

Gurnee (Ill.) Warren Township four-star wide receiver Micah Jones will be on campus for an overnight visit this weekend. The 6-5, 200-pounder has a ton of interest in Notre Dame and I fully believe the Irish lead at this point. Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State and Northwestern will all firmly be in this race, but if Notre Dame makes him a priority and pushes for his eventual commitment, it's hard to see him ending up anywhere else. Per 247Sports, Jones is the No. 281 overall recruit in the country, No. 46 wide receiver in the nation and No. 5 player in Illinois from the 2018 class.

Brentwood (Tenn.) high school three-star offensive tackle Cole Mabry will make his first trip to South Bend. The 6-6, 265-pounder is a new name on Notre Dame's board and one that is well liked by both offensive line coach Harry Hiestand and offensive coordinator Chip Long. Mabry holds offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Memphis and others, but is hoping to snag an offer from Notre Dame soon. Per 247Sports, Mabry is the No. 40 offensive tackle in the country and No. 14 prospect in Tennessee from the class of 2018.


Pittsburgh (Pa.) Pine-Richland five-star quarterback Phil Jurkovec, a Notre Dame commit, says he will be on campus. He will be joined by fellow Fighting Irish commits in Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral four-star running back Markese Stepp, Erie (Pa.) Cathedral four-star linebacker Matthew Bauer, Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peters Prep four-star defensive tackle Jayson Ademilola and four-star defensive end Justin Ademilola, and Farmington (Mich.) Harrison three-star linebacker Ovie Oghoufo.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Can't wait to see the results of this weekend's Junior Day, and I can't wait to see the new Analyst plan, deployment, or whatever you want to call it. They both are going to play significant parts in ND success (or lack thereof) this year. Quote me.

 

[OCIrish]

I can't remember a Jr day, that I've been this excited for. Maybe Weis's first Jr day.

 

[connor_in]

Can't wait to see the results of this weekend's Junior Day, and I can't wait to see the new Analyst plan, deployment, or whatever you want to call it. They both are going to play significant parts in ND success (or lack thereof) this year. Quote me.

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[koonja]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We working on this side! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TicToc?src=hash">#TicToc</a> <a href="https://t.co/aDO8J55eBv">pic.twitter.com/aDO8J55eBv</a></p>— Alizé Mack (@AlizeMack97) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlizeMack97/status/830046918705295361">February 10, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEVER LEAVE MY BROTHERS!!! ☘️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SavageMode?src=hash">#SavageMode</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TicToc?src=hash">#TicToc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDFB?src=hash">#NDFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DBoyz?src=hash">#DBoyz</a> 💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/R3b2ZCdgjx">pic.twitter.com/R3b2ZCdgjx</a></p>— Ashton White (@awhiteuno) <a href="https://twitter.com/awhiteuno/status/830072860467142657">February 10, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Anyone care to name drop these guys left to right? I feel pretty in tune with all things ND but I can only spot about half of these guys or less.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Anyone care to name drop these guys left to right? I feel pretty in tune with all things ND but I can only spot about half of these guys or less.

Ashton White, Tillery, Spencery Perry, Nick Watkins, Nick Coleman, Robertson in front of him on a knee, Julian Love, Jalen Elliott, DJ Morgan, Vaughn, and Studstill. My best guess anyway.

 

[Luckylucci]

I can't remember a Jr day, that I've been this excited for. Maybe Weis's first Jr day.

Really solid group of players to get on campus this early. I'd bet that Cole Mabry gets an offer. Long was recruiting him at Memphis, and now that he's here, probably wants to get HH's eyes on him and see what he thinks. I'd bet it results in an offer, and ND sitting in a good position.

 

[OCIrish]

Agree about Mabry

 

[calvegas04]

Not sure if this has been posted but....

Notre Dame Vs Bowling green Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame Vs Wake Forest Sept. 26, 2020 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina

Notre Dame Vs Navy Saturday, Sept. 5 2020 MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

 

[connor_in]

Sports Illustrated picks Irish as team primed for 'major leap'

 

[BobbyMac]

ND could have changed nothing besides BVG and I would've still put the o/u on improvement at 4 games in '17. Last year was an unlucky season, like 2012 was a lucky one. But as Coach Holtz used to say: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. The Irish had a huge opportunity last year with a historically down schedule and they obviously weren't prepared.

 

[Irish#1]

ND could have changed nothing besides BVG and I would've still put the o/u on improvement at 4 games in '17. Last year was an unlucky season, like 2012 was a lucky one. But as Coach Holtz used to say: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. The Irish had a huge opportunity last year with a historically down schedule and they obviously weren't prepared.

Thanks for the reminder. I always enjoy reliving the painful memories. lol

 

[IrishLion]

Sports Illustrated picks Irish as team primed for 'major leap'

Hype Train still has to cut through my icy disappoin-

Nevermind, I'm all-in on '17.

 

[eNDzone]

Hype Train still has to cut through my icy disappoin-

Nevermind, I'm all-in on '17.

Looks like the little train that could to me!

 

[connor_in]

Hype Train still has to cut through my icy disappoin-

Nevermind, I'm all-in on '17.

Looks like the little train that could to me!

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[Me2SouthBend]

From ISD

6 Thoughts on a Thursday | Irish Sports Daily

SIAP elsewhere.

 

[ndfb3.1]

The 17 storylines you need to know as college football begins 2017 spring practice - CBSSports.com

3. A critical spring for Notre Dame: Going 4-8 isn’t acceptable at a place like Notre Dame. Ever. Especially with the schedule the Irish had last season. Quarterback DeShone Kizer, a real bright spot in an otherwise forgettable effort, is gone to the NFL and two new coordinators are taking over. Brandon Wimbush has some mojo at quarterback and there are some young skill guys to be excited about. Another key area to watch: defensive line.

 

[IrishLax]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Making fall plans for 2018?<br><br>You're welcome.<br><br>Checkout our 2018 football schedule!<br><br>READ MORE:<a href="https://t.co/bs2oImMcO7">https://t.co/bs2oImMcO7</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishBouND18?src=hash">#IrishBouND18</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yjq5x80ugc">pic.twitter.com/Yjq5x80ugc</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/837376926205505537">March 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Start planning your 2019 trip to legendary Notre Dame Stadium now!<br><br>Our 2019 schedule has been released.<br><br>READ MORE:<a href="https://t.co/bs2oImMcO7">https://t.co/bs2oImMcO7</a> <a href="https://t.co/lMlTMXDUDw">pic.twitter.com/lMlTMXDUDw</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/837377113397334020">March 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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These are some dumbass, horribly designed, impossible schedules. 2017 better be a good one because we are in some serious shit after that... Michigan/FSU/Stanford/USC in one season wtf that's like 4 games against likely top 10 teams... and there's only one true cupcake... good job, Savvy Jack...

Contrast to Bama's schedule in 2018... Louisville, three cupcakes, SEC West, Missouri. The only team on that entire schedule that projects as top 10 is LSU. What the hell is our administration doing?

 

[Meatloaf]

Lax, what else did you expect from the administration?

 

[IrishLion]

LMAO. That '18 schedule is absolutely nuts, even with Florida State and Michigan at home. There is literally not a single break on that schedule. The bye week doesn't even count as a break against that slate.

When will the admin learn that we need legit cupcakes to break up key games? Vandy and Northwestern aren't "sure things" when you're cramming them into the middle of a 7-game stretch, or when you schedule them for a week after the Navy game.

Goddamn.

 

[ulukinatme]

Looks like they really want Kelly out.

 

[calvegas04]

playing Michigan is not needed or wanted

 

[Wingman Ray]

Yeah that one doesnt make a lot of sense. Jack is thinking ND has the silver bullet when clearly hasnt been the case

 

[IrishLion]

Vandy and Northwestern probably shouldn't be 2/3 of the "worst" opponents on any schedule, for anyone, period.

That is just plain dumb.

 

[Meatloaf]

I also like how they preemptively say "You're Welcome" in the tweets, like we're supposed to thank them for virtually ensuring more 8 win seasons.