Spring Practice 2023

[Kingbish01]

Carmody must have been suffering from some kinda injury because he hasn’t gained weight in years.


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If anyone knows what that injury is, let me know so I can get myself hurt!

 

[dublinirish]

Carmody must have been suffering from some kinda injury because he hasn’t gained weight in years.


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II podcast theorized that he was keeping weight at 280 to play a swing OL/TE role that Joe Alt briefly held his freshman year


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[zelezo vlk]

II podcast theorized that he was keeping weight at 280 to play a swing OL/TE role that Joe Alt briefly held his freshman year


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I do recall that being mentioned on the podcast. But that’s way too small to be playing inside


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[Crazy Balki]

Carmody must have been suffering from some kinda injury because he hasn’t gained weight in years.


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IIRC he suffered an injury last offseason when he dropped weight.

That's on top of the injury he had in 2021.

That being said, it wouldn't surprise me if the weight listed is not accurate. ND's roster updates have been spotty at best. They've updated some and not others.

If you look at Carmody in person, while I wouldn't say he's an absolute monster, he doesn't stand out in a bad way. He definitely doesn't look small like Correll. This really is skeptical

It's one of the times that I was really pissed off at the ISD staff, because they basically read the roster numbers and assumed it was a work ethic issue. Not often it happens, but it was an absolutely awful take. Pretty much the common report re: Carmody is that he is one of the hardest working guys in the weight room. How Jamie and the ISD guys came to that conclusion was baffling and really disappointing. They're better than that.

 

[GoIrish41]

II podcast theorized that he was keeping weight at 280 to play a swing OL/TE role that Joe Alt briefly held his freshman year


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Solid idea given questions with TE depth in the fall.

 

[zelezo vlk]

IIRC he suffered an injury last offseason when he dropped weight.

That's on top of the injury he had in 2021.

That being said, it wouldn't surprise me if the weight listed is not accurate. ND's roster updates have been spotty at best. They've updated some and not others.

If you look at Carmody in person, while I wouldn't say he's an absolute monster, he doesn't stand out in a bad way. He definitely doesn't look small like Correll. This really is skeptical

It's one of the times that I was really pissed off at the ISD staff, because they basically read the roster numbers and assumed it was a work ethic issue. Not often it happens, but it was an absolutely awful take. Pretty much the common report re: Carmody is that he is one of the hardest working guys in the weight room. How Jamie and the ISD guys came to that conclusion was baffling and really disappointing. They're better than that.

100% agreed about the ISD thing. I don’t even recall them trying to temper it by saying it was something they heard, just a complete assumption. That was too much.


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[Luckylucci]

Carmody starting at LG definitely peaked my interest as well. Of the 4 OG’s, he would’ve been 4th on my expected list for starting at LG spot.

Would love to see him back healthy so we get can a better idea of whether or not he’s actually competing for that spot. Great athlete for an OL.

 

[BeauBenken]

I am unsure we should take anything from the 1s and 2s as Golden stated they roll out with a different set of 1s every day in practice.

And with a few new faces in the coaching staff, I am sure they are trying to figure out who they want in the starting lineup.

 

[NDdomer2]

I am unsure we should take anything from the 1s and 2s as Golden stated they roll out with a different set of 1s every day in practice.

And with a few new faces in the coaching staff, I am sure they are trying to figure out who they want in the starting lineup.

You think golden was speaking about the offense though?

We obviously know about nothing with new OLc. I could certainly see him rolling multiple combos out to get an idea of his roster but I can also see Parker telling him these 3 are locked, these two are open, and here's who we narrowed it down to.

 

[Luckylucci]

I am unsure we should take anything from the 1s and 2s as Golden stated they roll out with a different set of 1s every day in practice.

And with a few new faces in the coaching staff, I am sure they are trying to figure out who they want in the starting lineup.

Good point. Maybe poorly worded post on my part. What peaks my interest is that Carmody is included at all. I thought this would be a 3 for 2 with Spindler, Kristofic, and Schrauth. Figured at 280 Carmody wouldn’t even be in the conversation.

I also don’t know if I think that’s a good thing, as he’s playing himself into the conversation. Or a bad thing, as Spindler and Schrauth aren’t taking it.

From yesterdays reports, none of the OG’s were overly impressive. Hopefully it was just that day.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

What’s up with Diggs? Been in street clothes lately and none of the sites are even commenting on it or saying what may be wrong.

 

[NDFAN2008]

From the reports yesterday the DL was tearing up the OL idk if that’s a good thing or bad thing because our OL should be top 10

 

[Luckylucci]

From the reports yesterday the DL was tearing up the OL idk if that’s a good thing or bad thing because our OL should be top 10

My opinion would be it’s a good thing because we know pretty well what we have at 4 of the OL spots. Which, some of that is recognizing that two of those spots are not future NFL starters but solid collegiate P5 starters and that should be good enough. And, that 5th spot is being competed for with highly recruited talent. If our DL can take it to this group then I think it’s a good sign for them.

I for one thought the consternation the fanbase was having over the DL was way overblown a month or two back. I still do and feel better about that now more than before. There are guys on the depth chart to develop. If/as that occurs, we’re going to be hearing more of this. Shouldn’t be a surprise. Should be an expectation.

 

[NDFAN2008]

My opinion would be it’s a good thing because we know pretty well what we have at 4 of the OL spots. Which, some of that is recognizing that two of those spots are not future NFL starters but solid collegiate P5 starters and that should be good enough. And, that 5th spot is being competed for with highly recruited talent. If our DL can take it to this group then I think it’s a good sign for them.

I for one thought the consternation the fanbase was having over the DL was way overblown a month or two back. I still do and feel better about that now more than before. There are guys on the depth chart to develop. If/as that occurs, we’re going to be hearing more of this. Shouldn’t be a surprise. Should be an expectation.

Reports were saying the new transfer from Ohio State was giving Alt all he could handle and beat Fisher a few times

 

[CoachB]

From the reports yesterday the DL was tearing up the OL idk if that’s a good thing or bad thing because our OL should be top 10

The DL is always ahead of the OL early. DL can win on talent, where the OL takes a little time to gel. Keep in mind if 4 of the 5 blocks on the OL are good, but one block is bad, the DL "wins" with a play in the backfield. Takes more time for the OL to play as one. I would expect the DL to win in the spring. I would be concerned if it wasn't.

 

[Armyirish47]

Reports also said it was a blitz day, we should check back in on the OL when its fight in a phone booth day.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Was able to go to practice yesterday afternoon. When I get to my actual computer I'll give an amateur summary of my thoughts.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Was able to go to practice yesterday afternoon. When I get to my actual computer I'll give an amateur summary of my thoughts.

 

[irishandy]

Colzie looked good the second half of the year. I think he'll start.

I agree with you and I think Colzie and Merriweather have breakout years. No matter who ND's QB was going to be I think Merriweather has a big year. With Colzie he needed a QB like Hartman who can get him the ball. I am excited to see our WR group this year.

 

[SoIll]

I think maybe ISD reported it and may have slow played it some but I've had a buddy at the 2 most recent practices. Said Buchner was worlds better than Hartman during those days. (buddy is a pretty prominent high school coach in midwest)

"kid from California was better in every facet"

"Hartman was short on every deep ball"

"young kid has noticeably more zip on his ball then others" (talking about Buchner)

"the big sophomore is going to be a stud"

 

[INLaw]

I think maybe ISD reported it and may have slow played it some but I've had a buddy at the 2 most recent practices. Said Buchner was worlds better than Hartman during those days. (buddy is a pretty prominent high school coach in midwest)

"kid from California was better in every facet"

"Hartman was short on every deep ball"

"young kid has noticeably more zip on his ball then others"

"the big sophomore is going to be a stud"

Good problems to have. I would still piss myself if Hartman doesn’t start the majority of the season.

 

[ab2cmiller]

I don't care if Buchner outplays Hartman every practice from here to the first game. There is virtually zero chance he starts over Hartman.

You want to see the quickest way to put yourself on the hot seat? Take a transfer with Hartman's college history and then sit him and play a kid who's done very little in his career up to this point. First bad game that Buchner has, there would be a ton of second guessing from virtually everyone. I can only imagine the howls from virtually every ND fan and media representatives.

Unless MF's got the biggest balls in the universe, he will make the smart choice and start Hartman regardless of performance in the spring or summer.

 

[FWIrish4]

I don't care if Buchner outplays Hartman every practice from here to the first game. There is virtually zero chance he starts over Hartman.

You want to see the quickest way to put yourself on the hot seat? Take a transfer with Hartman's college history and then sit him and play a kid who's done very little in his career up to this point. First bad game that Buchner has, there would be a ton of second guessing from virtually everyone. I can only imagine the howls from virtually every ND fan and media representatives.

Unless MF's got the biggest balls in the universe, he will make the smart choice and start Hartman regardless of performance in the spring or summer.

Think about it this way, we’d have a helluva backup plan if Buchner does have a bad game…

 

[SoIll]

I don't care if Buchner outplays Hartman every practice from here to the first game. There is virtually zero chance he starts over Hartman.

You want to see the quickest way to put yourself on the hot seat? Take a transfer with Hartman's college history and then sit him and play a kid who's done very little in his career up to this point. First bad game that Buchner has, there would be a ton of second guessing from virtually everyone. I can only imagine the howls from virtually every ND fan and media representatives.

Unless MF's got the biggest balls in the universe, he will make the smart choice and start Hartman regardless of performance in the spring or summer.

I agree. Just stating what I've heard. Isn't the first person to see or report this..

 

[INLaw]

Think about it this way, we’d have a helluva backup plan if Buchner does have a bad game…

Best case scenario. Just as likely he transfers if it is heading that way before the season and our runny quarterback gets hurt again.

 

[ab2cmiller]

If nothing else, this competition may spur Buchner on to new levels of performance which would bode well for 2024.

 

[FWIrish4]

Was able to go to practice yesterday afternoon. When I get to my actual computer I'll give an amateur summary of my thoughts.

You take a horse and buggy home from campus to Shipshewana or what?

 

[Luckylucci]

Big picture, I think that’s just great news.

Hartman is learning the offense and has even admitted he’s not very good at some of the things that he’s never done before like going under center. So, not all that surprised there is a learning curve.

And, maybe Buch is truly in pace for an elite handoff for 2024. But, if Buch is our starter in 2023, Hartman is no longer at ND.

 

[ulukinatme]

Yeah, if you're going to switch QBs you're better off going with Hartman first and if he stumbles for whatever reason or has a bad game, then you can insert Buchner for the change of pace. I'd still like to see a package with both QBs on the field though.

 

[T-Boone]

I think maybe ISD reported it and may have slow played it some but I've had a buddy at the 2 most recent practices. Said Buchner was worlds better than Hartman during those days. (buddy is a pretty prominent high school coach in midwest)

"kid from California was better in every facet"

"Hartman was short on every deep ball"

"young kid has noticeably more zip on his ball then others" (talking about Buchner)

"the big sophomore is going to be a stud"

Is your buddy Goolsby?