With the Blue-Gold game coming up this Saturday, I thought I'd give you some updates from the offensive side this Spring.
As for the “quarterback competition,” all reports are that it’s not close. That’s not to say that they don’t see progress with Dayne Crist. This kid was a huge prospect coming out of high school and eligibility wise is still a freshman. He is 6’5’’ and seems to be a capable back-up and ready to take over after Clausen graduates. This seems to be Jimmy’s team though, and
with all the weapons and an experienced line, I think ND fans will finally be able to embrace him. If he falters at all, we will have Crist to fall back on.
with all the weapons and an experienced line, I think ND fans will finally be able to embrace him. If he falters at all, we will have Crist to fall back on.
I like the idea of having James Aldridge at the starting fullback position. Weis seems to be looking this way. I don’t know what kind of blocker he is, but he would be a pretty nice weapon as a running fullback. I like the idea of having a quicker, better running fullback along with a small quick Armando Allen, Jonas Gray(sophomore highly touted coming out of HS who Weis is very happy with this Spring), or freshman Cierre Woods as the feature back.
Michael Floyd and Duval Kamara are back to practicing after minor injuries. Golden Tate has rejoined the team as he has been playing baseball for the Irish. Pretty unbelievable how talented that guy must be! The latest report is that the coaches are happy with the progress of Robbie Parris. Parris is a big receiver who has shown some bright spots and might just knock Kamara out of that 3rd spot.
Charlie is very excited about his tight ends, and I am too! Kyle Rudolph set ND records for freshmen tight ends in Then add the return of 6’5’’ Jr., Mike Ragone who may have been the starter last year had he not gotten hurt, and word is that Weis plans to run more double TE sets and use the TE even more than last year. He is even big on 6’7’’ So., Joseph Fauria, who is the son of NFL TE Christian Fauria as his third TE.
Now don’t forget this is without some pretty solid incoming freshman. Obviously they can’t participate in Spring practices when they are still in high school. Now granted I don’t expect freshmen to come in and make a significant impact very often, but I think when you have the #2 rated player overall by ESPN in linebacker Manti Te’o, you can expect him to start and make a difference. Fellow freshman linebacker Zeke Motta should get some time as well. Running back Cierre Wood and wide receiver Shaquelle Evans were highly recruited. Evans is at a tough position to find playing time, but maybe Woods could be a pleasant surprise at RB? Chris Watt is a big, highly touted offensive lineman that probably won’t get playing time with this experienced line, but should be a good one down the road.
Now don’t forget this is without some pretty solid incoming freshman. Obviously they can’t participate in Spring practices when they are still in high school. Now granted I don’t expect freshmen to come in and make a significant impact very often, but I think when you have the #2 rated player overall by ESPN in linebacker Manti Te’o, you can expect him to start and make a difference. Fellow freshman linebacker Zeke Motta should get some time as well. Running back Cierre Wood and wide receiver Shaquelle Evans were highly recruited. Evans is at a tough position to find playing time, but maybe Woods could be a pleasant surprise at RB? Chris Watt is a big, highly touted offensive lineman that probably won’t get playing time with this experienced line, but should be a good one down the road.
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