Tag: Notre Dame Spring Football

Notre Dame Football Suspends Spring Practice

Brian Kelly in a tweet announced the suspension of Notre Dame’s spring practices until further notice.

It seemed like a matter of time before the Notre Dame Football team took a leave of absence from its spring schedule. Head Coach Brian Kelly released a statement regarding his teams’ practices, as they will not return to campus for any activities after classes went remote yesterday.

This makes all the sense in the world, as the students and staff’s health at this current moment is their biggest concern. With the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC all canceling their basketball tournaments, the NCAA tournament in the air now, and schools across the country going to remote classes, Notre Dame is making the right decision. It is a tough one to make, but the correct one. People’s lives are at stake, not just inside the program but outside as well.

Notre Dame’s Rees Transition to Offensive Coordinator Named Something to Watch by CBS

New Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees named one to watch by CBS Sports Dennis Dodd.

With spring practice starting around the country, CBS Sports Dennis Dodd recently looked at 20 things you need to watch across the country. It comes as no surprise that Dodd checked in on Brian Kelly’s team, but what might is that they are supposedly being overlooked.

Dodd goes on to day that Notre Dame is under the radar, noting that the Irish have won 10 games a year for three years in a row, something that hasn’t happened since 1993. It is just the second time that has happened in Notre Dame’s storied history, which probably comes as a surprise to many.

The biggest question mark Dodd sees for the Irish this spring is “Tommy Rees settling in as offensive coordinator.” Rees took over the offense for Chip Long, who was released prior to the Camping World Bowl, and promptly led the Irish to score 33 points against an Iowa State team that allowed almost 26 points per game. Rees’ transition from just being in charge of the quarterbacks, to taking over the whole offense is definitely something to watch.

Watch: Brian Kelly Meets with Media Following First Spring Practice

Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly meets with the media following the Irish’s first spring practice of 2020.

It’s official, the 2020 season has kicked off with the first spring practice, and Brian Kelly met with the media following the workout.

Kelly addressed many topics including the newest additions to his coaching staff in CB coach Mike Mickens and TE coach John McNulty, players who will be limited in spring as they nurse injuries, Kevin Austin’s potential, Ian Book’s leadership qualities and much more.

There is now a 12-day break between the next practice, which is scheduled on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, a fitting time for the Fighting Irish to get back on the field.