Spring Practice 2023

[Junkhead]

I sure hope Buchner can give Hartman a run for his money, but I would say 1% chance.

Hartman is the #1 reason I have a little more hope for success this next season. Nothing against Buchner, but Hartman seems to be the man.

 

[PutuporShutup]

Hartman is the #1 reason I have a little more hope for success this next season. Nothing against Buchner, but Hartman seems to be the man.

Hope Buchner improves a ton but he was a long ways off in 2022

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

For some reason, I think he'll carve out a TJ Jones type of career here at ND. I think he's gonna be a steady, solid presence by the time he's done.

Look effortless catching the ball, in a good way

 

[Crazy Balki]

Flores was heralded for his route running. It shows. He's not a burner. He's probably a 4.5-ish level receiver. Good, not great speed.

But he wastes absolutely zero movement in his routes. Same way that made Kyren such an effective RB it makes Flores an effective receiver.

He's likely to be in the rotation as a freshman.

 

[OKCDomer23]

Flores was heralded for his route running. It shows. He's not a burner. He's probably a 4.5-ish level receiver. Good, not great speed.

But he wastes absolutely zero movement in his routes. Same way that made Kyren such an effective RB it makes Flores an effective receiver.

He's likely to be in the rotation as a freshman.

He looks the best so far of all the frosh receiver. Pretty quick, strong route runner, pretty good size, and catches the ball well. Receiver talent is significantly improved from last year. Kaleb Smith brings some pretty nice production and experience to the group.

 

[OKCDomer23]

Hartman is the #1 reason I have a little more hope for success this next season. Nothing against Buchner, but Hartman seems to be the man.

He didn't come here to not start. Buchner is very talented but also is inconsistent. Hartman has put crazy yards, tds, and has a lot of experience. Parker and ND are lucky to have him this year. Truly feel the sky is the limit for the '23 offense.

 

[T-Boone]

5 best players on team this year as of now?
Alt
Morrison
Hartman
Fisher
Estime

 

[NDFAN2008]

5 best players on team this year as of now?
Alt
Morrison
Hartman
Fisher
Estime

Jack Kiser is actually
Showing up in most first round mock drafts

 

[PutuporShutup]

Jack Kiser is actually
Showing up in most first round mock drafts

Does he start or should he start at nd? .00001% chance he goes first round

 

[irish4ever]

Buchner will have a part in this offense no matter who the QB we should be blowing out our first 4 teams

As we would have thought so last fall at home against 3 TD underdog Marshall. Oh well, I digress!

 

[PutuporShutup]

As we would have thought so last fall at home against 3 TD underdog Marshall. Oh well, I digress!

I think he should have red zone packages and short yardage packages where a running qb is more advantageous than elite passing qb … but Hartman is sneaky good At read option near goal line

 

[stlnd01]

Buchner should play a fair bit - both to diversify our offense and to develop him for ‘24 - but yeah Hartman is QB1 and that really shouldn’t be in question.

 

[allenm5333]

Buchner should play a fair bit - both to diversify our offense and to develop him for ‘24 - but yeah Hartman is QB1 and that really shouldn’t be in question.
buchner should get reps because we need to get to a point where we are kicking ass. I dont like having packages for him. Let 10 cook

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Buchner should play every game regardless of score.
Developing him should be one of the highest priorities of this coaching staff. Hartman is dreamy, but he's a one year merc and nothing more.
24 and 25 are riding on #12.

 

[NDVirginia19]

Jack Kiser is actually
Showing up in most first round mock drafts

I really like Kiser, but I think he has a next to zero chance at first round. Maybe a day 3 pick. But he just does not have round 1 measurables, and at LB especially that is a necessity to go day 1

 

[PutuporShutup]

Buchner should play every game regardless of score.
Developing him should be one of the highest priorities of this coaching staff. Hartman is dreamy, but he's a one year merc and nothing more.
24 and 25 are riding on #12.

24 and 25 are reusing in having a great year in 23….. this year is set up to be a really good team. That MUST happen. If it meant minimal time for Buchner, so be it. I truly believe if Dlline/lbs can improve we will actually blow out some teams this year.

 

[PutuporShutup]

I really like Kiser, but I think he has a next to zero chance at first round. Maybe a day 3 pick. But he just does not have round 1 measurables, and at LB especially that is a necessity to go day 1

Kiser got somewhat benched last year, he struggled a bit

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Go Irish!

 

[irishandy]

Hartman is the #1 reason I have a little more hope for success this next season. Nothing against Buchner, but Hartman seems to be the man.

100% agree, Hartman wasn't brought in to sit. ND/Buchner needs Hartman and Buchner needs another year of the role he played in 2021.

I am impressed with all of our WR's. The group looks like they are a veteran group, Hartman will make them look good & they will make Hartman look good. Thank goodness Stuckey didn't go to the Ravens.

 

[Luckylucci]

Notre Dame Football Practice Clips: Defense

Irish Illustrated and 247Sports bring Fighting Irish fans another look at the latest Notre Dame football practice. Featured in today's highlights are cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison, Jaden Mickey, Cam Hart and many others.

247sports.com

Notre Dame Practice Report: Defense (March 25)

The practice session opened with field goals by a pair of Irish kickers. No team work was conducted – all by-position drills – with some isolation work for the linebackers and defensive backs in the open field. Rylie Mills was with the interior defensive linemen.

247sports.com

 

[Luckylucci]

Notre Dame Football Practice Clips: Highlights of the Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

The Fighting Irish football was back on the practice field for their third practice of the Spring on Saturday. Here are highlights of the wide receivers and tight ends.

247sports.com

Notre Dame Practice Report: Offense (March 25)

Notre Dame practice No. 3 of the spring session brought myriad future prospects inside the Irish Athletic Complex…and unseasonably cold temperatures outside of it.

247sports.com

 

[stlnd01]

Kiser got somewhat benched last year, he struggled a bit

I may be missing something but I thought it was more that he played the third LB position - rover - that came off the field when we went nickel, which was fairly often. As opposed to being "benched" for poor play. There were times he felt like the most effective of our three starting LBs.
Either way I've no idea where first round projections are coming from. Kiser's fine, but I'm hoping for upgrades across the board as Kollie, Sneed and JT establish themselves as too good to come off the field. That would be one of the best things that could happen for our defense in '23.

 

[PutuporShutup]

I may be missing something but I thought it was more that he played the third LB position - rover - that came off the field when we went nickel, which was fairly often. As opposed to being "benched" for poor play. There were times he felt like the most effective of our three starting LBs.
Either way I've no idea where first round projections are coming from. Kiser's fine, but I'm hoping for upgrades across the board as Kollie, Sneed and JT establish themselves as too good to come off the field. That would be one of the best things that could happen for our defense in '23.

Yea the coaches literally said our D was better with a 3rd safety or cb in even in red zone or running downs than having Kiser in

 

[T-Boone]

Imagine if Kiser goes in the first round while JOK did not. Jebz.

 

[T-Boone]

Imagine if Kiser goes in the first round while JOK did not. Jebz.
I don’t see him getting drafted at all unless he really improves big.

 

[fightingirish26]

Bumped. This thread should be anchored at the top until the Blue Gold game.

Not if dublin has anything to do with it

 

[Crazy Balki]

To highlight IrishLion’s original post:

Practices #4 and #5 are on Wednesday (3/29) and Friday (3/31) respectively, but are not open to the media.

Media coverage will resume this Saturday (4/1) with practice #6.

Calling it now:

ND has announced that Ronnie Powlus has un-retired from football and will be starting with the 1's on Saturday.

In addition, they will be moving Joe Alt from LT to placekicker.

Gerad Parker will announce that he is splitting playcalling responsibilities with the backup waterboy.

 

[PANDFAN]

These mocks are stupid, remember Corey Robinson 1st round talk.../ this talk about him 1st round it's laughable

 

[Junkhead]

Buchner should play every game regardless of score.
Developing him should be one of the highest priorities of this coaching staff. Hartman is dreamy, but he's a one year merc and nothing more.
24 and 25 are riding on #12.

He is dreamy. And I say this as a staunchly heterosexual man.

 

[ulukinatme]

Devise a new scheme. Line Buchner up in the Slot, Hartman passes to Buchner behind the LOS who can either run with the ball or pass again. Looking for scheme names.