Notre Dame 2012 Summer Training Thread

[IrishFBfanatic]

I ran into Manti on campus last year and I felt like a midget...the man is absolutely enormous and intimidating. I'm 6'3" and I just felt tiny compared to the guy. I've been around some big guys including Rey Maualuga and Von Miller...Manti is by far the most intimidating human I've ever seen.

 

[woolybug25]

I'm so pumped that we get another year with Manti. The kid epitomizes Notre Dame football. I hope the rest of the team strives for Matni's brand of intensity, attention to detail and accountability.

 

[domerfreak]

I'm so pumped that we get another year with Manti. The kid epitomizes Notre Dame football. I hope the rest of the team strives for Matni's brand of intensity, attention to detail and accountability.

could not have said it better myself

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

I look forward to Kona being mentioned a helluva lot more during the season on the D line.

Still waiting for BK to take my advice on the goal line/ Haka package for short yardage:

Manti, Kona, and Utupo in the backfield

 

[PANDFAN]

Manti scares me.....

Does anyone else bench with that type of equipment, looks harder than a classic bench press

yes it is much harder to use...it focuses more on the tri's but it also emphasizes the inner pec muscles...way different feel than a typical bar

 

[FLDomer]

yes it is much harder to use...it focuses more on the tri's but it also emphasizes the inner pec muscles...way different feel than a typical bar

Spot on sir and it also is a great way to strengthen your punch and keeping you hands inside on the chest. Love this exercise!

 

[BestBIrish47]

Front squats! Had flashbacks to my college days.....my quads almost ripped away from my body in protest of that video. They are putting in the necessary work. Hopefully Longo sets that kind of an intensity expectation daily.

 

[Josh007]

Those videos get me so pumped I can't take it anymore. I'm ready for the 2012 season, Go Irish!

 

[DSully1995]

Any reason why theyre were removed? or anywhere else to see them?

 

[Ironman8]

Per ISD, Chris Brown and Davonte Neal (along with Russell to a somewhat lesser extent) have been really impressive thus far, and expect both to see the field this year. Shumate has impressed with both his physical abilities and his mental abilities to grasp things quickly. Okwara and Day are going to be good ones. Tuitt is going to dominate this year. Bennett and Lo have both had good summers as well.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Like BK said, CB was the steal of last year's class.

Run it, run it.

 

[Zwidmanio]

Per ISD, Chris Brown and Davonte Neal (along with Russell to a somewhat lesser extent) have been really impressive thus far, and expect both to see the field this year. Shumate has impressed with both his physical abilities and his mental abilities to grasp things quickly. Okwara and Day are going to be good ones. Tuitt is going to dominate this year. Bennett and Lo have both had good summers as well.

Great to hear that Chris is doing well. I've had great expectations for him, but was concerned that his build might not allow for him to make as much of an immediate impact. He's a great athlete so I'm looking forward to seeing him on the field.

As for Bennett and Lo, thank God. I haven't involved myself with a listing of my top 25 players for this season, but any CB that can step it up would be near the "top of my list."

 

[tadman95]

If Chris Brown and Davonte Neal are looking that good, would it be a stretch to assume there's a QB helping them look good? Rhetorical question of course.

 

[STLDomer]

Per ISD, Chris Brown and Davonte Neal (along with Russell to a somewhat lesser extent) have been really impressive thus far, and expect both to see the field this year. Shumate has impressed with both his physical abilities and his mental abilities to grasp things quickly. Okwara and Day are going to be good ones. Tuitt is going to dominate this year. Bennett and Lo have both had good summers as well.

Thanks, great to hear.

Shumate being successful is huge w/. Collinsworth out.

Okwara's potential is scary high.

Anything about Justin Ferguson??

 

[Veer option]

Thanks, great to hear.

Shumate being successful is huge w/. Collinsworth out.

Chris Collinsworth? What happened to him?

 

[NDPhilly]

Will Okwara stay at CAT or is he playing DE?

 

[IrishLax]

Will Okwara stay at CAT or is he playing DE?

I'd imagine he redshirts as no one really knows. Most think he ends up at DE.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Chris Collinsworth? What happened to him?

Injured his shoulder in the B&G game. Out for the season.

 

[beryirish]

^^I've heard he has a huge frame and is still really young so he could easily fill into a DE.

Collinsworth I believe broke his collarbone????

 

[NDinFL]

Chris Collinsworth? What happened to him?

He played for the Cincinatti Bengals....

That's what happened.

 

[nlroma1o]

Anyone know when fall camp starts?

 

[beryirish]

Anyone know when fall camp starts?

Saturday...August 4th I think Coach Kelly does a conference on the 3rd

 

[yankeeND]

Saturday...August 4th I think Coach Kelly does a conference on the 3rd

That's great! Man I can't wait for all the Irish connection videos!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Per ISD, Chris Brown and Davonte Neal (along with Russell to a somewhat lesser extent) have been really impressive thus far, and expect both to see the field this year. Shumate has impressed with both his physical abilities and his mental abilities to grasp things quickly. Okwara and Day are going to be good ones. Tuitt is going to dominate this year. Bennett and Lo have both had good summers as well.

I'm expecting huge things from Tuitt this year!

 

[Ironman8]

Thanks, great to hear.

Shumate being successful is huge w/. Collinsworth out.

Okwara's potential is scary high.

Anything about Justin Ferguson??

They said Ferg shows potential but is struggling initially with his routes and other technical aspects of the game.

 

[ChiRish]

Chris Collinsworth? What happened to him?

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[dublinirish]

any sign of the video resurfacing for those who didnt see it?

 

[Chamellion]

You'll see a redux when Kap dead lifts Denard during the Michigan game.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

You'll see a redux when Kap dead lifts Denard during the Michigan game.

Wasn't it Kap who had Denard by the legs, but still allowed him to complete a huge pass last season?

 

[STLDomer]

“@MTeo_5: Last summer workout of my career here at ND. Wow...time flies. #blessed”