Fall Practice Monday August 12

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Film clips provided again by und.com. Nicky Baratti out for the 2013 season – same shoulder that he injured last year.

The clips are brief but interesting. Once again Zack Martin handles Tuitt and Nick Martin handles Nix. Only brief look so far and we don’t see the full practices but it sure looks to me that Zack Martin having no trouble with Tuitt. Don’t know what to make of that – just hoping Tuitt is maybe more of a game day player as opposed to a practice player. Cam McDaniel – another good run.

Fall Practice August 9

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First real look for the media and a few clips for your viewing pleasure. First clip, I really couldn’t tell who was who seems film was sped up but did see Cam McDaniel and GAIII reel off some excellent runs. On another clip Louis Nix threw Matt Hegarty all over the place.

Interesting that at one point the 2 ILB’s were Calabrese with Fox playing Manti’s position. Everything looked fast paced–far faster than in previous years.

We really only see basic plays so Kelly is holding his cards tight as usual.

Only 3 weeks to go – then Temple.

Fall Camp Day Three

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In helmets and pads intensity levels up. Kelly looking for tough guys not just nice guys. und.com again provides clip of practice. Cam McDaniel and GAIII get off nice runs.

Troy Niklas eats up Ishack Williams in blocking but the highlight for me – Zack Martin vs. Stephon Tuitt and how easily Martin handles Tuitt. I don’t know if Martin is that good or if Tuitt is still not in shape.

Press will be on hand for full practice Friday – so a lot more will be known about what’s going on.

Anyhow enjoy the clip.

9 Practices Complete

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With 1st full week over and done, as mentioned before, this up coming week will in all probability determine the depth chart.

Most positions filled and Kelly signaled that Shembo gets the nod over Spond.

That leaves the Calabrese Fox contest with Carlo in the lead.

OG’s –looks like it will be a 3 man rotation Watt, Nuss and Robinson.

Concerning Spond–don’t know how fast he is(looks thin to me) looks more like a Safety and maybe best in the long run for him.

I say this for apparently frosh Troy Niklas 6”7" 250 lbs third at this OLB position really opened eyes this week–even got nickname "Hercules".

Don’t like losing Nicols and hope we can land couple more OL recruits

At end of this week will probably learn who won QB derby.

Finally why can’t we get rid of Tom Hammond on NBC broadcasts–I nominate Jack Nolan of UND.com . Keep Mayock–he’s been very good.

Heating Up

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ND team in full pads Wednesday and some real good hitting drills taped–thank you Jesus.

I’m linking to a few posts courtesy of und.com Replay the drill over and over and what stands out — no one can block Nix or Lynch one on one.

Enjoy!!! 1-Brian Kelly Update 8/10/2011 courtesy of und.com 2-Practice and drills again from und.com