Notre Dame Football 2011: The Brian Kelly Era...Ascends?

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Apr 16, 2011 2:54 PM
Still will fill a big need after Haynes signed with OSU in February. He is the #1 long snapper in the country and is pretty good sized. 6'4" 230. Was offered today and committed on the spot.
Apr 16, 2011 2:54pm
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Apr 16, 2011 2:55 PM
Waiting to see Hendrix on this next series. But if I had to rank based on what I've seen so far...

1. Rees
2. Crist
3. Golson/Hendrix
Apr 16, 2011 2:55pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:00 PM
Eh, Rees had some bad throws as well. Crist was hurt but WRs running the wrong routes a few times. Neither has been that impressive. Also, not having Floyd available is having an impact.
Apr 16, 2011 3:00pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:02 PM
Defense is doing a pretty good job of getting to the ball in numbers.
Apr 16, 2011 3:02pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:04 PM
I agree. The WRs are struggling big time in this game.

The defense has impressed me quite a bit. And this is without Manti. It will be a really solid defensive unit this fall.
Apr 16, 2011 3:04pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:06 PM
I'd think Golson has moved ahead of Hendrix already lol. I'd be ok with Crist starting and Golson getting some snaps too when they open up this fall.
Apr 16, 2011 3:06pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:06 PM
Welch and Golson look pretty good IMO.
Apr 16, 2011 3:06pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:08 PM
karen lotz;742662 wrote:I'd think Golson has moved ahead of Hendrix already lol. I'd be ok with Crist starting and Golson getting some snaps too when they open up this fall.

Yes. Golson=arm strength, accuracy, mobility. Only negative is lack of experience.
Apr 16, 2011 3:08pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:09 PM
karen lotz;742662 wrote:I'd think Golson has moved ahead of Hendrix already lol. I'd be ok with Crist starting and Golson getting some snaps too when they open up this fall.

Yep...Hendrix better have a huge second half...or he will most definitely be 4th on the depth chart.
Apr 16, 2011 3:09pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:17 PM
Damn, Lynch trying to ensure that Hendrix won't be able to beat out Golson...

I like Toma on those crossing routes, he has a little bit of shake to him.
Apr 16, 2011 3:17pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:45 PM
Golson = grown man.
Apr 16, 2011 3:45pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:48 PM
Lynch is a fuckin' demon out there.
Apr 16, 2011 3:48pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:48 PM
Aaron Lynch is indeed BEAST.
Apr 16, 2011 3:48pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:49 PM
Hendrix! HAHA
Apr 16, 2011 3:49pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:49 PM
Great run by Hendrix. I guess I shouldn't put a fork in him just yet...
Apr 16, 2011 3:49pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:50 PM
hahah I had to rewind that. I wasn't sure it was Lynch. That was incredible.

I think Hendrix has looked fine given the scenario. He was great in the last drive of the first half too. He's a gamer.


Today: Golson = Hendrix > Rees = Crist.
Apr 16, 2011 3:50pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:52 PM
Yeah Hendrix has definitely started playing better after he settled in.
Apr 16, 2011 3:52pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:57 PM
Hendrix just went ahead of Golson in my book.
Apr 16, 2011 3:57pm
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Apr 16, 2011 3:58 PM
They've both looked very impressive, it's apparent Golson is 18 though. He will be dynamite.

I still like Hendrix in 2011.
Apr 16, 2011 3:58pm
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Apr 16, 2011 4:06 PM
Golson just looked ridiculous in this series!

Good Lord...this is crazy!
Apr 16, 2011 4:06pm
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Apr 16, 2011 4:22 PM
Overall a pretty good day. Got to see some guys make some plays. Nix and Lynch looked good on defense and Golson and Hendrix both had their moments along with Welch, Toma, and Riddick. No injuries other than Hafis Williams missing a few plays when his ankle got rolled up on. Add in a few more highly rated recruits and I'd say the day was a success. Now if only Versus was so impressed with Tom Hammond that they sign him to a deal that will only allow him to call Mountain West games. :) My favorite comment of the day was when he asked if Luke Massa came down with an interception later in the game. Uh no Tom, he is a WR.
Apr 16, 2011 4:22pm
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Apr 16, 2011 4:46 PM
Nix has a tremendous bullrush but I wonder about his agility. Either way I see him clogging up gaps this fall.
Apr 16, 2011 4:46pm
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Apr 16, 2011 5:19 PM
#NotreDame running back Cierre Wood on blocking Louis Nix: "It hurt. It hurt a lot. That’s my first and last time doing that.
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Apr 16, 2011 5:19pm
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Apr 16, 2011 6:58 PM
I hate the aspect about recruiting where five minutes after a commitment I am wondering who the next one will be. I am expecting one or two within the next week or so, one will probably be Maty Mauk.
Apr 16, 2011 6:58pm
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Apr 16, 2011 7:56 PM
I saw there was supposed to be one more commit today. Not sure who though but Mauk wouldn't surprise me.
Apr 16, 2011 7:56pm