My 2007 depth chart prediction

[Axl Rose]

Defense
DE
-Trevor Laws
-Ian Williams

NT
-Chris Stewart
-Paddy Mullen

DE
-Dwight Stephenson
-Patrick Kuntz

OLB
-Joe Brockington
-Kerry Neal

MLB
-Maurice Crum
-Anthony Vernaglia

MLB
-Toryan Smith
-Scott Smith

OLB
-Morrice Richardson
-John Ryan

CB
-Ambrose Wooden
-Darrin Walls

CB
-Terrell Lambert
-Raeson McNeil

SS
-Tom Zibikowski
-Harrison Smith

FS
-David Bruton
-Sergio Brown

Offense
QB
-Jimmy Clausen
-Evan Sharpley

RB
-Travis Thomas
-James Aldridge

FB
-Luke Schmidt
-Asap Scwapp

WR
-David Grimes
-George West

WR
-Duval Kamara
-robby Parris

TE
-John Carlson
-Konrad Rueland

OT
-Paul Duncan
-Matt Romine

OT
-Sam Young
-Bartley Webb

OG
-Eric Olsen
-Michael Turkovich

OG
-Matt Carufel
-Dan Wegner

OC
-John Sullivan
-Thomas Benfendfer

Special Teams
KR
-Munir Prince
-George West

PR
-Tom Zibikowski

P
-Geoff Price

K
-Brandon Walker

PK
-Nate Whitaker

 

[notredomer23]

looks good. just gotta say dont forget about dj hord at wide out and dont rule out duval kamara for a number 2 spot. Hes got good size and speed

 

[irishfan]

schmidt over schwapp? don't agree with that but besides that very good.

 

[Irishknight1023]

Defense
DE
-Trevor Laws
-Darrell Hand

NT
-Patrik Kuntz
-Ian Williams

DE
-Dwight Stephenson
-Justin Brown/Kellen Wade

OLB
-John Ryan
-Kerry Neal

MLB
-Maurice Crum
-Joe Brockington

MLB
-Toryan Smith
-Scott Quinn/A. Ver.

OLB
-Morrice Richardson
-Scott Smith

CB
-Ambrose Wooden
-Darrin Walls

CB
-Terrell Lambert
-Raeson McNeil

SS
-Tom Zibikowski
- Jasaad Gaines/Harrison Smith

FS
-David Bruton
-Sergio Brown

Offense
QB
-Jimmy Clausen
-Evan Sharpley

RB
-Travis Thomas
-James Aldridge

FB
-Asap Scwapp
-Luke Schmidt


WR
-David Grimes
-George West

WR
-Duval Kamara
-Rob Parris

TE
-John Carlson
-Konrad Rueland

OT
-Paul Duncan
-Matt Romine

OT
-Sam Young
-Bartley Webb

OG
-Michael Turkovich
-Eric Olsen


OG
-Dan Wegner
-Matt Carufel


OC
-John Sullivan
-Dan Wenger/Barf

Special Teams
KR
-Armando Allen
-George West

PR
-Tom Zibikowski

P
-Geoff Price

K
-Brandon Walker

PK
-Nate Whitaker

 

[Axl Rose]

looks good. just gotta say dont forget about dj hord at wide out and dont rule out duval kamara for a number 2 spot. Hes got good size and speed

Hord is coming off a serious injury so I dont know how he'll look on his return. I think Kamara starts from day 1, hes a legit 6-5(we know Weis loves tall receivers) and most importantly hes got very good hands.

 

[Axl Rose]

schmidt over schwapp? don't agree with that but besides that very good.

I've heard that the coaching staff weren't getting all they wanted from Scwapp, and on the other hand Schmidt is looking real good. Schmidt is a HUGE back and adds another weapon to the offense because of his speed and soft hands.

 

[Irishknight1023]

Hord didn't look good in spring ball from what I saw and heard. Dropped alot of catchable balls, wasn't confertable yet with his legs.

 

[RichardRiot]

Defense

NT
-Chris Stewart (think he will be NT2)
-Paddy Mullen (think he will be at DE1)

DE
-Dwight Stephenson (think Kallen Wade will be a DE2)
-Patrick Kuntz (think he will be NT1)


Offense
WR
-David Grimes
-George West (think he will be a WR1)

WR
-Duval Kamara (will be 3rd WR)
-robby Parris

OG
-Matt Carufel
-Dan Wegner (I think he will split time w/ Carufel)


Special Teams
KR
-Munir Prince
-George West (I think that Allen will be returning kicks)

PR
-Tom Zibikowski (agree, but I think Golden Tate wil be the back-up)

PK
-Nate Whitaker (think Burkhart will win this spot)

AXL...agree with many of your depth chart points, noted where I saw differently.....

 

[cuss444]

looking to get Armando Allen on the field so, I'd be he is going to return kicks along with Golden Tate (if he is over his hand injury). Can't see Chris Stewart starting, #2 man at best. He has the size to take up space, but I think he is too injury prone.

 

[Junkhead]

I've heard that the coaching staff weren't getting all they wanted from Scwapp, and on the other hand Schmidt is looking real good. Schmidt is a HUGE back and adds another weapon to the offense because of his speed and soft hands.

Injuries are probably much of it, but Schwapp has never impressed me much in his short career. I could see Schmidt being a factor.

 

[grantphilly]

As good as McNeil and Walls are supposed to be and as bad as are corners were last year any chance by seasons end they will have the majority of the snaps at corner?

 

[ant80]

Just curious guys, what happened to your 3rd QB? If I remember correctly, his name was Jones (or something, I don't remember exactly).

 

[jiggafini19]

If Chris Stewart is starting at NT, a miracle will occur.

Or they're in serious trouble.

 

[Irishtat]

Defense
DE
-Trevor Laws
-Ian Williams

NT
-Chris Stewart
-Paddy Mullen

DE
-Dwight Stephenson
-Patrick Kuntz

OLB
-Joe Brockington
-Kerry Neal

MLB
-Maurice Crum
-Anthony Vernaglia

MLB
-Toryan Smith
-Scott Smith

OLB
-Morrice Richardson
-John Ryan

CB
-Ambrose Wooden
-Darrin Walls

CB
-Terrell Lambert
-Raeson McNeil

SS
-Tom Zibikowski
-Harrison Smith

FS
-David Bruton
-Sergio Brown

Offense
QB
-Jimmy Clausen
-Evan Sharpley

RB
-Travis Thomas
-James Aldridge

FB
-Luke Schmidt
-Asap Scwapp

WR
-David Grimes
-George West

WR
-Duval Kamara
-robby Parris

TE
-John Carlson
-Konrad Rueland

OT
-Paul Duncan
-Matt Romine

OT
-Sam Young
-Bartley Webb

OG
-Eric Olsen
-Michael Turkovich

OG
-Matt Carufel
-Dan Wegner

OC
-John Sullivan
-Thomas Benfendfer

Special Teams
KR
-Munir Prince
-George West

PR
-Tom Zibikowski

P
-Geoff Price

K
-Brandon Walker

PK
-Nate Whitaker

I expect Kerry Neal to be on the field...he's a beast and very versitle. Also, AA should be utilized often. Can't wait to see if Tate, Smith or any other summer arriving Frosh will press for time. Its exciting, the unknown...

Go Irish!

 

[NDPOWER]

If Armando Allen is as good and fast as I have read, and heard from different boards he needs to be in the game somehow more then just a return man.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

schmidt over schwapp? don't agree with that but besides that very good.

I agree that schwapp will start. Also, I'm not sure Munir is going to be running back kicks. Althought Weis may give him a chance due to putting him on D. I think it's gonna be one of the freshmen.

 

[IrishCalves]

Axl, the biggest thing I'd note is putting Brockington at OLB. He's about 235, which is pretty small for a 3-4 OLB. And thats just about where he maxes out, since he weighed in even lighter during last year. Not to mention, he's been getting reps at ILB ever since the scheme changed. Still though, even though his name wasn't mentioned at all between Vernaglia and Mitchell Thomas last year, Brockington ended up with the most PT amongst them, so he could surprise once more.

Other than that, the sound of it is that Ian Williams will be given a shot at NT. But a lot of the DL guys sound like they can be shuffled around, like Hand, so your guess is probably as good as anyones... well, other than Weis grin:

 

[Axl Rose]

looking to get Armando Allen on the field so, I'd be he is going to return kicks along with Golden Tate (if he is over his hand injury). Can't see Chris Stewart starting, #2 man at best. He has the size to take up space, but I think he is too injury prone.

I like Kuntz but a 272 pound NT? Thats Very undersized. NT routinely get doubled teamed so you need a big man in there. We need Stewart in there bad, Kuntz would be a great DE in a 3-4 though.

 

[Axl Rose]

Injuries are probably much of it, but Schwapp has never impressed me much in his short career. I could see Schmidt being a factor.

Schwapp tends to miss on a lot of blocks. Schmidt can be a very dangerous weapon if used right.

 

[Irishknight1023]

I agree Kuntz would be better suited for DE in our scheme, but our staff has been playing him soley at NT. Yes, he is very undersized but we have nobody else we can put there besides Stewart who has looked less then impressive so far and I hope he makes strides during the summer or we're going to have to rely on Ian Williams even more.

 

[Axl Rose]

As good as McNeil and Walls are supposed to be and as bad as are corners were last year any chance by seasons end they will have the majority of the snaps at corner?

Lambert and Wooden have been working hard in the off season, I think with coach Brown's new aggressive defense we'll see a big improvement. McNeil and Walls will definitely get some PT though.

 

[Axl Rose]

I expect Kerry Neal to be on the field...he's a beast and very versitle. Also, AA should be utilized often. Can't wait to see if Tate, Smith or any other summer arriving Frosh will press for time. Its exciting, the unknown...

Go Irish!

I think Neal takes over from Brockington next year, a year of experience will do him good. I agree with the AA comment, maybe a few snaps at slot receiver.

 

[Axl Rose]

Axl, the biggest thing I'd note is putting Brockington at OLB. He's about 235, which is pretty small for a 3-4 OLB. And thats just about where he maxes out, since he weighed in even lighter during last year. Not to mention, he's been getting reps at ILB ever since the scheme changed. Still though, even though his name wasn't mentioned at all between Vernaglia and Mitchell Thomas last year, Brockington ended up with the most PT amongst them, so he could surprise once more.

Other than that, the sound of it is that Ian Williams will be given a shot at NT. But a lot of the DL guys sound like they can be shuffled around, like Hand, so your guess is probably as good as anyones... well, other than Weis grin:

The biggest OLB's we have are John Ryan and Scott Smith who both weigh 244, thats only 9 pounds heavier then Brockington. I'd rather have Brockington's experience and speed on the field then an extra 9 pounds. It also opens up the possibility for Toryan Smith to start, hes been very impressive since getting to ND and is probably the best run stopper on the team.