This will probably be the last of the hitting practices as ND sets up for the Blue and Gold game next Saturday. Don’t forget NBC Sports Channel will televise the Blue and Gold game at 12:30 EST. I guess the most interesting comment by Kelly concerned CJ Prosise – he is a big back and
Notre Dame hit the field after Easter break. Apparently Saturdays practice will be full deal with press allowed. A few clips to look at:
The Irish go into Easter Break after Wednesday practice #9. Here is Quick video from Wednesday’s practice:
12:30 PM EST April 18 NBCSN will air the Annual Blue and Gold game. So after weeks of getting snippets of approved video, fans will see live action. It will be interesting to see both QB’s go live. I think Zaire takes the reins for 2015, but may take until 5th game to do so.
The really big news continues to be about true frosh Jerry Tillery who seems to be able to handle the OL with little difficulty. Jarrett Grace while out of action with a concussion is really pushing to be a starting ILB. I hope he can pull it off, I never expected to see him play
Kelly meets the press and discusses some practice details and states there are some minor injuries including Grace getting a concussion. The battle continues between Nelson and Bars for the LG position. I would not be surprised if Bars replaces Elmer at RG. True Freshman Jerry Tillery DT really has impressed Kelly and is currently
Spring Football is here and Kelly had a Q&A with the the ND press. Video provided by und.com Few squibs from the presser: Ben Councell has decided to retire from football. He will graduate and move on. Jalen Brown was not invited back. Chase Hounshell DL beat Kelly’s door down and will get a shot
Charted below are the dates and times for the Notre Dame Football Spring Practice leading up to the Blue/Gold game: Lots of competition everywhere to get on the 2 deep. The most intriguing is QB–if Golson feels he’s slipping behind Zaire he probably leaves in May. There will be fierce competition along the OL with
The starting offensive center on the 2014 squad is bypassing a fifth year at Notre Dame. Matt Hegarty, will graduate this May after a frank discussion with Kelly and Hiestand. ND just has too many quality OL who are primed to jump Hegarty on the depth chart, namely Quenton Nelson and Alex Bars – 2