ND surprise star of the 2013 football season.

[WakeUpEchoes]

Carlisle and Ishaq. Think Carlisle can somewhat fill in the gap left by Everett - that is making the opposing D have to guess as to where our playmakers on the field are.

This may sound weird, but I think Fox can qualify as a surprising "star" of the upcoming season. Leadership that he can provide will be absolutely vital this upcoming season. I haven't seen this aspect from him (or Carlo for that matter) yet, but I think Fox can prove to be a true anchor in our D.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

Offense: Carlisle, Bryant, CJ

Defense: Ishaq, Day, Shumate

TJ is already solid and would be no surprise IMO if he stepped it up even further, same for Davaris. If Carlisle can remain healthy, I could see him as the starting RB/slot guy by the 2nd or 3rd game and CJ definitely has potential. Bryant may not be the #1 RB early on but I think he gets a lot of PT and will emerge as one of the top 3 backs. I just don't feel that great about GAIII. I also feel Cam can get some meaningful minutes this Fall. Ishaq is due for a great season, Day was a stud last year, same for Shumate. All 3 should have monster seasons. I left Russell off because IMO, he is no surprise.

 

[irishfan]

Offense: Bryant/Jones
Defense: Foxabrese/Lo Wood

I think Bryant will prove himself as the best short-yardage back that we have, and he will end up with 8+ TDs. I just don't see Kelly turning to Atkinson/Carlisle/McDaniel on the goal line, and you know Kelly will want to pound it with our lack of a stud receiver. Jones was the absolute man last year, he completely was unappreciated. He caught everything possible his way. Tommy loves going TJ's way, and I think he is going to end up with 750+ yards.

I think Fox/Calabrese will both keep improving to the point where as opposed to the weakest position on the D (Kelly's first two years) or an average position on the D (2012), they Will spot becomes one of our very best positions. Lo Wood will prove he's a stud looking down slot receivers and will also allow the D to have the flexibility where he can play a boundary corner and Russell blitz off the edge on 3rd downs Honey-Badger style.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

Offense: Bryant/Jones
Defense: Foxabrese/Lo Wood

I think Bryant will prove himself as the best short-yardage back that we have, and he will end up with 8+ TDs. I just don't see Kelly turning to Atkinson/Carlisle/McDaniel on the goal line, and you know Kelly will want to pound it with our lack of a stud receiver. Jones was the absolute man last year, he completely was unappreciated. He caught everything possible his way. Tommy loves going TJ's way, and I think he is going to end up with 750+ yards.

I think Fox/Calabrese will both keep improving to the point where as opposed to the weakest position on the D (Kelly's first two years) or an average position on the D (2012), they Will spot becomes one of our very best positions. Lo Wood will prove he's a stud looking down slot receivers and will also allow the D to have the flexibility where he can play a boundary corner and Russell blitz off the edge on 3rd downs Honey-Badger style.

Right now it might seem like we lack a stud receiver with both Floyd and Eifert in the NFL but I think that view will change during the season. We still have TJ and then there is Daniels who I think will be a great receiver. Then we have Niklas and Cbreezy who I think both will be hige contributors. Throw in the giant Robinson and I think we have a shot at least having 1 stud receiver if not more.