The number one topic is of course the four-way starting quarterback battle. Unlike other spring games, Notre Dame lets them pretty much go live at QB, which is a lot cooler than the signal caller wearing a red, no-contact jersey. Here's the statistical breakdown. Everett Golson 31 snaps, 11-15 passing, 120 yards, two TDs, 0 picks. 6 carries for 25 yards. Tommy Rees 7-14-1, … [Read more...] about 2012 Notre Dame Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
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LSU’s Les Miles rips Notre Dame’s QB Gunnier Kiel
Count the Mad Hatter among the ND haters. LSU Tigers coach Les Miles doesn't think much of Gunner Kiel, who backed out of his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers, in order to commit/later back out of committing to Miles' Tigers in order to finally sign with Notre Dame. It's clear Miles is still bitter about it, and he took some shots at Kiel, and in the process, the … [Read more...] about LSU’s Les Miles rips Notre Dame’s QB Gunnier Kiel
Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Blair Kiel, a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in the early 1990s, and of the last Pack signal callers to start at the position before Brett Favre began his phenomenal streak has died. Kiel last started for the Packers in 1991. Favre took over the position from 1992-2007. Kiel passed away Sunday in Columbus, Ind., of what Bartholomew County authorities said was a … [Read more...] about Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Notre Dame Suffers Major Natl Signing Day Loss; Overall Haul Still Very Impressive
Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly did suffer one major setback today, as 5-star wide receiver Deontay Greenberry, Mr. Football in the state of California, verbally committed to ND 8 months ago. Today, he changed his mind and instead signed with Houston. However, there's still a lot left in this class. ESPNU ranks the Irish class #9, Scout #15. The nation's No. 1 quarterback … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Suffers Major Natl Signing Day Loss; Overall Haul Still Very Impressive
Notre Dame Gets USC RB, 2 Other Players Not Named Gunner Kiel
The biggest news of the day, at least in the college football world, is Notre Dame landing #2 quarterback, #20 overall in the class of 2012 according to ESPNU recruit Gunner Kiel- who de-committed from both LSU and the Hoosiers to get here. Today, recruits are more about getting playing time now, and less about redshirting and waiting in the wings. With Dayne Crist gone to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Gets USC RB, 2 Other Players Not Named Gunner Kiel