Irish Sports Talk: Notre Dame Football

Several Notre Dame Football players released before and after pics of their first off-season workout with Matt Balis and we discuss more Irish spring practice. For more Notre Dame football news check out IrishSportsTalk.net.

We continue our discussion on running back by committee vs a workhorse, Corey Holmes transfers to Purdue, and some recruiting. For more episodes about Notre Dame Football check out IrishSportsTalk.net.

In this episode we discuss Notre Dame's defense. Will it be on par with the offense? Also, with Josh Adams, Dexter Williams, and Tony Jones Jr all vying for playing time can a 3-man rotation work out of the backfield? For more Notre Dame podcasts, check out IrishSportsTalk.com.

Notre Dame held a few practices before entering Spring Break. In this episode, we'll discuss the Brian Kelly press conference, Sports Illustrated article, changes from Brian Kelly, Injury Report, and the 60/40 split for quarterbacks, Brandon Wimbush and Ian Book.

The results are in from Notre Dame's contribution to the 2017 NFL  Combine. Reuben and Randall discuss their top question for each position group heading into Spring Practice.

Notre Dame added a key commit to the 2018 class with the commitment of Braden Lenzy, a top WR prospect from Oregon.

Notre Dame's picks up a few more commits, Michael Floyd sentenced to short jail-time, and Notre Dame in a running for Clemson DT.

Notre Dame picked up another commit after the Jr Day Weekend and also is receiving a Michigan Transfer.

At the Super Bowl, Rudy auctioned off his game-worn helmet and jersey for $241K. Back in South Bend, the Irish are preparing for Jr day which will include visits from all of Notre Dame's 6 2018 commits.

Notre Dame signed 21 commits in the 2017 class and is ranked #13 overall.

Notre Dame defensive end commit Jonathon MacCollister joined the podcast to discuss his recruitment, what he's working on this summer and how he fits into the defense. Follow Jonathon on Twitter @bigbird__54.

Brian Kelly had a press conference where he discussed the new coaching hires and Notre Dame picked up a few more recruits for the 2017 class

Notre Dame coaches have kicked the recruiting into high gear but is it too late for the 2017 class? With the departure of Tarean Folston to NFL dreams and Justin Brent to transfer the running back stable could be depleted in 2018 as Notre Dame's leading contributors at the position (Josh Adams and Dexter Williams) could leave for the NFL. It's very unlikely that both Adams and Williams would return for a senior season. While the Irish do have 1 running back commit and early enrollee, CJ Holmes, it's important to pick up another in the 2017 class. Besides running back, Notre Dame needs another receiver commit. On defense, a commit from all three levels of the defense would be much appreciated.

Who Will Be On The Team in 2017? Quenton Nelson received a 2nd round grade from the NFL and said he will be returning. Alize Jones who missed the 2016 season because of academics Tweeted that he is clear to go for 2017. What about the 5th year players? It's unknown yet which of those seniors will be back. What is the mindset of the program? Nyles Morgan Tweeted last week that he is following all the ND recruits and wants to see their highlight films. Thoughts on Matt Balis Players credit him with reshaping their body Lot's of respect from former players coached by Matt Balis Recruiting Notre Dame is recruiting hard right now as they make a push to finish the 2017 class. Is ND in trouble at Linebacker?

Notre Dame has figured out most of the assistant coach positions. Mike Elko (formerly at Wake Forest) in at defensive coordinator and Chip Long (formerly at Memphis) in at offensive coordinator. In a press release on Jan 9th, 2017, Brian Kelly confirmed that Long would have "... full responsibility to call plays in 2017."