Spring Game, New Rules

Who will WIN the Spring Game? Does it matter?

If the offense wins big in the Spring Game, will you be happy?
If the defense shuts the offense down, will you be happy?

What will make us happiest?

IF THE OFFENSE WINS, will it be because they are so far ahead of the D, or will it be that the D stinks. AGAIN!

IF THE DEFENSE WINS, will it be due to the offense not forming as quickly, or will it be that the O-line stinks. AGAIN!

We are screwed either way. Whatever happens, we will talk. It will be interesting to see where guys are lined up this season. I expect some unexpected changes.

Questions:

Big Sam Young, Back on the right side?
Harrison Smith putting time in as a Fullback?
Trevor Robinson gets a haircut?
Gary Gray as our number one cover corner?
Tenuta and Brown come to blows at the last practice before spring game?
What color will "The Shirt" be this season?
Who invented liquid soap and why?
Clausens added size helps him in the pocket?

Guarantees:

ND will be better on the O-Line!
ND will be better in the D-Backs!
The D will be faster to the ball!
Michael Floyd will be an immediate force!
ND will be better in the kicking game!

Sean Cwynar Notre Dame Commit

I blogged an entry about Cwynar back on February 21st. I liked the way he looked and his size is perfect for the new Defensive scheme of Corwin Brown. And most importantly, Corwin is hitting home with a lot of the Chicagoland kids. Cwynar Video

Sean Cwynar (6-3, 280) will have NCAA Division I schools fawning all over him next fall. The junior plays right offensive tackle and left defensive end.

STORY from November-- (NWH)

The addition of Herina to the Marian Central let Cwynar (6-3, 276) move out to the left end, where he can better utilize his speed. (Nice to hear when you are talking about a Defensive Lineman) Marian’s defense has allowed only 26 points in four playoff games. -- (NWH)

Story Below: Wheaton Warrenville South running back Dan Dierking was named the offensive player of the year at the event. The leadership award went to Lemont's Aaron Nagel, and Robert Hughes of Hubbard received the Chris Zorich Award for hard work and dedication.

Academics First -- (MCS)

He's a Legacy, He has to get in

From Rivals: Notre Dame started its next recruiting class on Monday with a familiar name that came on board in an unconventional way. The Irish received a verbal commitment from offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr., son of former Notre Dame defensive lineman Mike Golic Sr., while the standout from West Hartford, Conn., was in the middle of a class trip to Italy.

6'5" 265 lb Offensive Tackle will be a welcome addition to the 2008 class. He was an S class all star in Connecticut and had interest in OSU, USC and UMiami.

Last year the first commit, Kerry Neal, did so on Feb. 24th. And like Neal, I expect this committment to stick through 2008. Charlie has stated that once you commit to Notre Dame, You are Committed to Notre Dame. Don't look elsewhere or you're gone. I like that tactic and think it will be very good in the long run. No more Chicken Littles on NSD.

More Speed Please

Stars Shine

“If Armando can go up from Florida to Notre Dame and have a good year, it’ll make me think I can do that,” Johnson said. “I want to show people that Florida kids can do it anywhere.

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