Kelly PC at 1 EST

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The introductory press conference to discuss spring ball begins at 1 PM EST. I assume the PC will be available on UND.com as it goes along.

 

[IrishBlood81]

I assume the PC will be available on UND.com as it goes along.

Thanks for the heads up! It is on und.com Live.

 

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- Kerry Cooks is taking over the cornerbacks.

- Bob Diaco will focus on the linebackers.

- Chuck Martin will focus on the safeties.

 

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Ed Warinner is now the run game coordinator.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Austin Collinsworth is moving to Safety.

 

[IrishInFl]

Carrico to O-Line

 

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Brad Carrico moved to OL. No surprise there.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Brad Carrico moving to the O-line

 

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Sean Cwynar will not participate in spring practice due to recent surgery.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Wow I'm late with that one

 

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Manti Te'o had a knee scope. They will be "cautious" with him.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Teo had scope on knee...limited in spring practice

 

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Dayne Crist will play a role similar to last year's spring practice.

 

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Practices will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. 8 AM to 10:15 AM.

 

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Kelly keeps stressing "unit consistency", having the same 11 players in the starting lineup on both sides of the ball.

 

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"We're gonna tackle those kids" - Kelly on Hendrix and Golson

 

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- Moore, Utupo, Posluszny, McDonald, Calabrese mentioned as being given a serious look at ILB.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Outside LB opposite Flemming competition Fox, Shembo and Danny Spond

 

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Aaron Lynch is as physically developed as many juniors and seniors.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

W receiver Goody & Danny Smith & Luke Massa. no mention of
Walker

 

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Goodman and Smith will get serious looks at the W receiver.

Riddick and Toma will get serious work at slot.

Deion Walker has been working hard!!!

 

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He finally mentioned Walker...He said he needs to step up. Kelly questioned his love of the game last year. He is really pleased with his work ethic this offseason.

 

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Hamstring issues have been resolved.

 

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Nix is close to 345 pounds.

 

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Nix is close to 345 pounds.

Yes wow!

 

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Nix's biggest issue is endurance, at this point.

Kelly: "We gotta play with two tailbacks"

 

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Jonas Gray time to step upto the plate.

 

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Kelly has no idea when a ruling will be made on Floyd.

 

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Riddick, Jackson, freshmen all mentioned as potential kick/punt returners.

 

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End of press conference.