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سپتامبر 9, 2022

Ultimate Notre Dame Football Game Day Experience

A trip to watch a game at Notre Dame Stadium is on the bucket list for most college football fans, and it is easy to see why – Game Day at Notre Dame is special. From the atmosphere on campus, to throwing a football on one of the quads, to taking a picture in front of Touchdown Jesus, to walking into the “House That Rockne Built” and looking up at the national championship banners, the ND football experience is special, and unmatched anywhere in the country.Irish Breakdown is your one-stop-shop for the ultimate Notre Dame Game Day experience.Sept. 10 – vs. Marshall – 2:30 PM ET
Sept. 17 – vs. California – 2:30 PM ET
Oct. 15 – vs. Stanford – 7:30 PM ET
Oct. 22 – vs. UNLV – 2:30 PM ET
Nov. 5 – vs. Clemson – 7:30 PM ET
Nov. 19 – vs. Boston College – 2:30 PM ET (Senior Day)WHERE TO STAYPlan on booking your travel well in advance for a Notre Dame football weekend, especially if a marquee opponent is in town, and expect at least a two-night minimum stay. You will find your standard hotel options in the greater South Bend area, but if you have a large enough group, consider booking a rental house. In addition to having more space, splitting the cost among a group is likely cheaper than a hotel room. While you can book through AirBnb and VRBO, also check out Rent Like a Champion, a college-football focused rental housing company founded in South Bend by Notre Dame fans, that has since expanded nationwide.Unique Experience: If you’ve experienced many Friday nights on campus already, check out a house rental in southwestern Michigan, on or near Lake Michigan. St. Joseph is only 45 minutes from campus, and Friday afternoon wine tasting followed by a bonfire on the beach is a great way to get ready for Game Day.FRIDAY NIGHTI made a big mistake my first semester senior year and registered for a 3 PM German class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Walking to class on Friday afternoons past students throwing the football, families walking around campus, and the sun shining through leaves beginning to change color was so difficult! I may or may not have missed a few of those Friday classes, because the only thing better than a Friday evening before a home game on Notre Dame’s campus is Game Day itself. Trumpets Under The Dome – Make sure you experience Trumpets Under the Dome on Friday afternoon at 4:10 PM (or Saturday an hour before kickoff if you miss it), where the Notre Dame trumpet section plays a medley of legendary Irish music at the Main Building. Rockne Rally – After your goosebumps from listening to the echoes of the Alma Mater fade, head over to the pep rally to see the team, cheerleaders, and Leprechaun, and get pumped up hearing pep talks from current and former players and coaches. Grotto – After grabbing dinner at one of the classic South Bend eateries or new restaurants at Eddy Street Commons, make sure to return to campus after the sun goes down and head to the Grotto to light a candle and offer up a prayer. Though the Grotto is always a special place – it is even more remarkable at night, when the dancing candles cast shadows on the stone walls, the wind softly blows off the lake, and the veil between Heaven and Earth truly seems to be lifted. Midnight Drummer’s Circle – For those who can stay awake long enough, head back to the steps of the Main Building for the midnight Drummer’s Circle with the Notre Dame drumline and mark the official beginning of Game Day! Unique Experience: Between your visit to the Grotto and the beginning of the Drummer’s Circle at midnight, walk from the Grotto along Holy Cross Drive toward Bond Hall. Near the Log Chapel and overlooking St. Joseph Lake, stands a statue of St. Joseph. Next to the statue is a plaque with a letter written from Fr. Edward Sorin to Fr. Basil Moreau in 1842, explaining why he had chosen this spot to establish a university. Sorin writes, “As there is no other school within more than a hundred miles, this college cannot fail to succeed…. Before long, it will develop on a large scale…. It will be one of the most powerful means for good in this country.” My friends and I had many discussions about life, school, and our futures standing around that letter at night with a cigar. Reading that letter – at night – next to the Log Chapel and looking out at the lake, you truly touch the soul of Notre Dame. 2022 Note – If you can’t stay up until midnight, Notre Dame has added a new Mid-Day Drummer’s Circle at 4 PM on the Main Quad just before Trumpets At the Dome. GAME DAYGame Day Parking – The first question you must answer on Game Day is where to park (ND parking website here – contains a full list of options and prices). Though you can occasionally find free parking on streets near campus, there are many options on and near campus, each with their plusses and minuses. Here are some of the most popular:The Stadium, Joyce, and Compton parking lots are the main tailgating areas and lie south of Notre Dame Stadium and the Joyce Center. These asphalt lots offer a party atmosphere and easy stadium access, but advance purchase of a parking pass is required, which can be expensive for the major home games. Additionally, these lots get crowded and therefore expect traffic leaving after the game. If you’re looking for a party and to form a “mega-tailgate” with the groups next to you, this is the spot to be. White Field is a grass lot north of campus and offers arguably the cheapest parking option at $30. Additionally, the university provides free shuttles from the parking lot to campus (drop off at the Hesburgh Library), which make it a convenient option for parking off I-80/90. Relying on a shuttle to get back to the parking lot does create some congestion after the game, though the university does a pretty good job of moving everyone through. Unique Experience: The Burke Golf Course on the southwestern side of campus is the best-kept parking secret – I hesitate to even write about it here. The lot is divided into Burke North and Burke South, and for only $40 fans get to tailgate on grass with a wide fairway in front of them to throw the football, play cornhole, or spread out chairs for easy conversation. There are also never any bathroom lines. The main downside to the Burke lot is that the walk to the stadium is around 15 minutes, but after the game it offers the easiest access to 933 and I-80/90 without having to depend on a shuttle. After a night game a couple years ago, I was back on the highway heading west 5 minutes after reaching my car. Campus Tour (Notre Dame Campus Map here)After parking and setting up your tailgate, take a walk around campus and soak in the atmosphere! Starting on the southern end of campus, walk up Notre Dame Avenue and take in the Golden Dome of the Main Building framed by fall colors on either side. After stopping at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore to buy this year’s edition of The Shirt, you’ll cross West Quad before arriving at South Quad, one of the iconic places on Notre Dame’s campus (and no, you’re not lost – West Quad is located south of South Quad). Walking across South Quad, which contains the Rockne Memorial Gymnasium (“The Rock”) on the west, O’Shaughnessy Hall (O’Shag) on the east, and some of the most stately dorms on campus (though don’t tell that to Dillon and Alumni Hall residents and alums), you can stop and grab a steak sandwich from the Knights of Columbus or a brat or burger from one of the other food stands sponsored by a dorm or club and staffed by students busy fundraising (or working off dorm service hours after getting caught playing beer pong). Continuing north brings you past the Sacred Heart statue and to the steps of the Main Building, with the Basilica of the Sacred Heart to your left and the LaFortune Student Center to your right. After marveling at the interior of the Basilica and exiting under the God, Country, Notre Dame inscription on the east entrance, you could continue behind the Basilica to the Grotto, or head east toward the Hesburgh Library. Since you saw the Grotto and lakes last night, you head toward the library, crossing the southern end of North Quad, home to Keenan Hall, the best dorm on campus, and Stonehenge, a fountain dedicated to Notre Dame alumni killed in battle. Arriving at the library, you take the iconic photo lifting your arms in front of the Word of Life Mural, better known as Touchdown Jesus. Directly across from the library is Notre Dame Stadium, the home of the Fighting Irish. Unique Experience: For one last stop before heading back to your tailgate, Heritage Hall, on the second floor of the Joyce Center located just east of Notre Dame Stadium, in addition to offering air conditioning, showcases a multitude of memorabilia and trophies earned through Irish athletic success. Friday Night Locations – Blue Circles
Campus Tour – Red Arrows
Mentioned Buildings – Gold
Quads – Yellow highlightingGame Day Weekend ActivitiesOn a Notre Dame football weekend, there are a myriad of activities around campus, ranging from marching band performances and the Player Walk to academic lectures featuring notable guest speakers, pre- and post-game Mass options, and plenty of pickup football games. Here are some of the key events for the 2022 home opener against Marshall.Events and activities courtesy of the Experience Notre Dame website. For a full listing of events this weekend, check it out here. All links to the events include a campus map to the event location. Event: Friday Tunnel Experience
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Notre Dame Stadium (North Tunnel)Description: This Football season fans have the opportunity to walk down the iconic North Tunnel. The Football Friday Experience is available to fans on home football Fridays beginning at 10am. There is a $10 entry fee, and all proceeds will benefit the Rockne Athletics Fund.Event: Football Fridays at the Eck
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Eck Visitors CenterDescription: Food from the grill, interviews with special guests, live music, performances from student groups, giveaways, and more.Event: Meet Your Favorite Notre Dame Authors
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 1:30 PM – 3 PM
Location: Hammes Notre Dame BookstoreDescription: Meet your favorite Notre Dame authors, from football legends to alumni storytellers, and more. Guests include Joe Theismann, Rudy Ruttiger, Lisa Kelly, Michelle Ferguson, Deborah Dell, and more.Event: Mid-Day Drummers Circle
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 4 PM – 4:10 PM
Location: Main QuadDescription: Come hear the Notre Dame Drumline perform at Main Quad before the band marches out to rehearsal.Event: Trumpets At the Dome
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 4:10 PM – 4:20 PM
Location: Main QuadDescription: Come hear the Trumpet Section from the Band of the Fighting Irish perform outside the Main Building.Event: Band March Out to Rehearsal
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Main QuadDescription: The Band of the Fighting Irish steps off from the Main Building and marches to Ricci Fields for rehearsal.Event: Band Open Rehearsal
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Ricci Family FieldsDescription: The Band of the Fighting Irish rehearses for Game Day performances.Scroll to ContinueEvent: Glee Club Open Rehearsal
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 5 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: LaBar Recital HallDescription: The Glee Club continues their tradition of a football Friday open rehearsal. All are invited to attend.Event: Rockne Pep Rally
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: South Quad, in front of Rockne Memorial GymnasiumDescription: Don’t miss the first chance to hear from Dick Corbett Head Coach Marcus Freeman at the Rockne Rally, sponsored by Dillon Hall. This pep rally type event on Friday night is a great way to get pumped up for the home opener vs. Marshall. The Rockne Rally will be held in front of the Rockne Memorial on South Quad. This student centric event includes performances by the Notre Dame Band, Cheer team and Pom Squad, along with pre-event programming from Dillon Hall.Event: Notre Dame vs. Purdue, Men’s Rugby
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Stinson Rugby FieldDescription: The men’s rugby team takes on Purdue University in the 2022 fall season home opener. JV match will immediately follow upon conclusion of the Varsity match. Free and open to the public.Event: Friday Night Bash
Date and Time: Friday, September 9, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Location: Notre Dame Stadium (Gate C)Description: Join us for Friday Night Bash at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, September 9, 2022—the night before Notre Dame takes on Marshall in South Bend. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind, family-friendly party in the concourse of Notre Dame Stadium featuring food trucks, drinks, and live music by Jerry O’Fonics. Tickets are $12 for adults (ages 12+) and children 11 and under are free! Live music starts at 6:30pm. Note, ticket prices cover admission, food and alcohol are available but at an additional cost. Event: IRISH BREAKDOWN TAILGATE
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, Beginning 10:00 AM
Location: Stadium Reserved Lot – announced on Champions Lounge message boardDescription: Join Bryan Driskell and IB Nation on Saturday morning for the annual Irish Breakdown tailgate!Event: Midnight Drummers Circle
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 12 AM – 12:30 AM
Location: Main QuadDescription: The Notre Dame Drumline holds their traditional Drummers’ Circle in front of the Main Building.Event: Tailgate of Champions at Legends
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 11 AM – 9 PM
Location: LegendsDescription: Legends invites you to experience Game Day with an all-inclusive package – buffet and open bar – to help you tailgate like a champion just steps away from Notre Dame Stadium. The party continues post-game with tailgate fare with bar service so you can avoid the traffic and celebrate an Irish win.Event: Celtic Music and Dance
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: McCourtney GreenDescription: Join the Medieval Institute and Irish for a Ceilidh with live music! Learn the history of Irish dance and flute-making. Complimentary food and drink will be provided. Free and open to the public.Event: Notre Dame Glee Club In Revue
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: Hesburgh Library Reflecting PoolDescription: The Glee Club continues their tradition of a Game Day concert three hours before kickoff. All are invited to attend.Event: Victory March (Replaces the Player Walk)
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 12 PM – 12:30 PM
Location: Various Campus LocationsDescription: Prior to all six home games this season, fans can look forward to a new event this season called the “Victory March.” Building off the player walk over the years, fans can now gather to hear brief remarks from Coach Freeman in front of the reflecting pool at Hesburgh Library, as the Fighting Irish march from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart into Notre Dame Stadium. This festive event also features performances by the Notre Dame Band, Cheer Team, Glee Club, and Bagpipe Band.Event: Trumpets At the Dome
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Location: Main QuadDescription: If you missed it Friday night, you have another chance to watch the Notre Dame Band trumpet section play ND favorites in front of the Main Building.Event: Band Concert on the Steps
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Bond QuadDescription: The Band of the Fighting Irish will perform on the steps of Bond Hall.Event: Band March Out
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10, 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Main QuadDescription: The Band of the Fighting Irish steps off from the Main Building and marches to Notre Dame Stadium.NOTRE DAME STADIUM POLICIESHere are a few things to know in preparation for your 2022 Notre Dame Stadium experience:

Notre Dame transitioned to mobile ticketing for the 2021 football season, which continues into this year. Make sure your phone has plenty of battery!
All fans, regardless of age, need to have a ticket for the game.
Notre Dame Stadium is now a cashless venue – cash is not accepted by any vendor or concession stand inside the stadium.
Notre Dame Stadium has instituted a clear bag policy There are also restrictions on bag size.

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آگوست 27, 2022

Ramon Henderson Battling For Starting Role In The Notre Dame Secondary

Junior Ramon Henderson’s path to the back end of Notre Dame’s secondary was not a direct one. At the very least, there was a zig and a zag that led him there. At 6-1 and 183 pounds coming out of high school, Henderson was recruited to Notre Dame with the chance to give the Irish secondary a physical presence at cornerback. Now going into his third season, Henderson continues to adapt to playing safety. Henderson had never played safety until after Kyle Hamilton went down with a season-ending knee injury last season in an Oct. 23 win over Southern Cal. He missed Notre Dame’s final six games of the season, which led to Henderson’s own opportunity. “He has a much better command of what we’re doing on defense, how to fit the run game,” Irish safeties coach Chris O’Leary said of Henderson. “I didn’t even know that he knew what a run fit was when he came over last year, but he could fit the box. He understands the checks. He’s put himself in better positions down the field.” It’s been a rapid transition for the Bakersfield, Calif native. He started Notre Dame’s last four games of 2021, beginning with the Nov. 13 game at Virginia. He had four tackles and his first career interception in the 28-3 win over the Cavaliers. He later matched that career best tackle total in the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State.”From Virginia to Oklahoma State that was a jump in comfortability,” Henderson explained. “But I’d say there’s a bigger jump now. We do this stuff every day for hours and hours.” The competition at safety is primarily between Henderson, Houston Griffith and DJ Brown to play next to Northwestern transfer Brandon Joseph. The competition between Henderson and his veteran teammates has been close, but they have also managed to stay close as a unit. “Obviously, I believe we all think we’re better than each other,” Henderson said. “That’s fun. They think they’re better than me, I think I’m better than them. It’s healthy. We all clap for each other, we all pat each other on the backs. But (on) the same day, we’re trying to be the best player that day. I give them pointers, they give me pointers. We’re a close, tight-knit position group and we all have each other’s back all the time.” Joseph’s coverage skills make him most suited for the field safety role. That’s where Hamilton played last year and where Henderson played late in the season. He is continuing to hone the skills to let him excel on the boundary, now. “Before, I was only playing field, because I never knew the boundary,” Henderson explained. “During the off-season, my biggest thing was I need to learn what the boundary does, and it’s not really that hard. You have to think opposite of the field. The only thing that really becomes hard is you’re running tempo. They get a big pass, you run down, and you have to flip sides for the play. That’s the hardest thing.” No matter who fills the spot, there will be plenty of experience. Griffith started all 13 games last season, Brown played in all 13 games and Henderson played in all 13 games (mostly special teams early), with starts in the last four contests. Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions LoungeIrish Breakdown ContentNotre Dame 2022 Roster
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جولای 5, 2022

Notre Dame edge Isaiah Foskey

It’s never too early to turn attention towards the 2023 NFL Draft, especially as it is now less than two months away from a trio of intriguing matchups. Things get rowdy early as Georgia takes on Oregon, Ohio St. faces Notre Dame, and Florida St. travels down to Baton Rouge to square off with LSU. The seeds of prospects who will be all the rave during the pre-draft process in January are being planted now.
The 2023 edge rusher group has a real chance to evolve into one of if not the deepest position group in next year’s class. With players like B.J Ojulari (LSU), Isiah Foskey (Notre Dame), Nolan Smith (Georgia), Clemson’s Myles Murphy, Zion Tupola Fetui (Washington), and Ohio States Zach Harrison there should be plenty of options to choose from. Maybe the most intriguing of the aforementioned players is Foskey, who has a unique blend of size, length, athleticism and alignment versatility.
We take a look at Foskey and why his arrow is trending up and if he could be a fit for the Dallas Cowboys come next April’s draft.

Measurables

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Height: 6-foot-5(unofficial)
Weight: 260(unofficial)
Position: Edge/OLB
Hometown: Antioch, CA
High School: De La Salle
At the time of his signing was the No. 211 player nationally and the No. 13 weak side defensive end. He was the 28th best player in the state of California according to 247 sports composite.
Career Statistics:
2019: Only played in four games. Five tackles, One pressure and a blocked punt.
2020: 20 tackles, five tackles for loss, four and half sacks, one pass defended.
2021: 52 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, six forced fumbles. Started all 13 games.
Honors and Awards:
2021 Phil Steele All-American Third Team Selection.

Summer Scouting Report

It’s easy to see why Foskey has started to generate a ton of buzz amongst the scouting community. A lot of it has to do with the tools: the size, length, athleticism and how he is utilized but in 2021 the production started to match the potential. He led the Fighting Irish in sacks (11), which ranked third-most in a Notre Dame single season. He is only nine sacks away from becoming the Irish’s all-time leader in sacks.
He started all 13 games and recorded a sack in nine of those starts.
Foskey decided to return for his senior season, stating, “The main thing was I believe in Coach Freeman and I just believe in the whole team that we can actually win a national championship. I believe that we can actually do that. The best of both worlds, I can come back, develop as a defensive and not just as a pass rusher, but as an all-around defensive player, but I feel like this team can really win a national championship, that’s the main reason I came back.”
Foskey knows what another year of improving his skill set could not only do for his team but his development as well and being able to self-scout is huge when it comes to understanding what areas you need to improve in.
“Everyone sees that I can get to the quarterback but I want to really emphasize that I can stop the run, hold the edge, make plays, make a lot more TFLs (tackles for loss) and of course make more sacks …. Another good reason why I came back too is I was close to the sack record.”
Foskey’s leadership both on and off the field will be the key if Notre Dame is to get back to the college football playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

Evaluation

Games Watched: USC (2021), Purdue (2021)
STRENGTHS:

Foskey has plenty of size, listed at 6-foot-5, 260. He moves really well both coming forward and when he is asked to play in reverse. He is a well put together 260 with a ripped physique.
He offers position and alignment flex with the added ability to give you quality snaps both as an edge rusher or an off-ball backer. He has reps from a multitude of alignments: Sam linebacker, Will linebacker, Mike linebacker. Strong side or weak side defensive end.
Foskey is a nuanced rusher with plus hand usage and a solid repertoire of moves, but his primary rush move is that long arm chop where he basically uses his inside arm as his strike/long arm, and he swipes through the blockers outside arm allowing him to rip through or simply grease the corner.
He has range as a pursuit player with a motor that runs hot allowing him to chase downplays from the backside.
While most of the talk is centered around the tools he has as a disruptive pass rusher, he’s player with the baseline ability to hold the point-of-attack and could stack, shed and play through contact.
He not only sacks the quarterbacks and creates pressure, but he forces turnovers; six forced fumbles in 2021.
Two career blocked punts.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT:

Foskey will need to continue to add variety to his rush. At times he relies too much on his go-to rush move, allowing blockers to get a read on his rush patterns.
He still has room to grow as a run defender. Both at the point of attack and generating tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
His versatility as a player is a plus but it would do him well at some point this season to settle into what he does best, which is rush the quarterback, and really master that skillset.
More rushes from a three-point stance to see if he can play as a down defensive end.

PROJECTION: Foskey projectsin a wide alignment, with the base characteristics of an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense.
It’s very early in the process but Foskey with a productive year on tape and an impressive pre-draft process could easily work himself into first round of next year’s draft. He plays a premium position, at a big-time school and he has projectable size and athleticism.

How He Fits with The Cowboys

WHAT THEY HAVE:
The Cowboys have a pretty good nucleus of edge rushers on the current roster. Their best defensive lineman is two-time Pro Bowler Demarcus Lawrence, and their best pure pass rusher is sophomore phenom, Micha Parsons. Provided they remain healthy it should be an interesting race as to who finishes with the most sacks by season end.
After that there is a little more projection involved. Rookie Sam Williams should be in line to play a lot after being selected in the second round. Dorance Armstrong is likely to be the starter opposite of Lawrence and he is expected to improve after starting a career-high five games last season and finishing with a career-high five sacks.
Dan Quinn helped bring in Dante Fowler with the hopes he could rekindle some of the success he had earlier in his career as a situational rusher. Tarell Basham played well at times last year and provides the group with needed depth.
WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE:
By seasons end we will know where the Cowboys stand when it comes to their edge rushers and just how big of a need it is entering 2023. Lawrence, Parsons, Armstrong and Williams will all return in 2023. Basham and Fowler are slated to become free agents so there is a good chance the Cowboys are looking to add depth to the group either through free agency or the draft.
If anything has been learned about the type of defenders Quinn covets it’s the ability to play a multitude of positions well. There is no greater example than the way he utilized Parsons, but it is littered across his defense. The Cowboys are a fluid unit that align either out of a three or four down lineman looks.
That is why Foskey would be an intriguing fit with the Cowboys. He already has the experience of playing all three linebacker spots and can get after the quarterback as a standup rusher. On top of that, his measurables are similar to Williams who Quinn was enamored with during the pre-draft process so there is a connection between what he looks for in a player.
Everyone has heard the old adage, “You can never have too many pass rushers” so anytime there is an opportunity to add a talented rusher to your team it’s a no brainer.

می 14, 2022

Elite DL Jason Moore Has Notre Dame Among Final 5 Schools

There is one final piece Notre Dame needs if it wants to land an elite, nation’s best defensive line class, and that player – Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic star Jason Moore – just listed Notre Dame among his five final schools.Notre Dame made the list along with Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Maryland.The Irish have not had Moore on campus since the fall, but Moore and Notre Dame have been closely linked for months. Hiring Marcus Freeman and then Al Washington has helped put the Irish in a strong position, but now the staff will need to figure out a way to close.Moore is planning on getting back to campus in June for an official visit from the 10th to 12th of the month.Notre Dame already has defensive line commitments from five-star edge Keon Keeley, Top 100 linemen Brenan Vernon and Boubacar Traore, and underrated four-star defensive tackle Devan Houstan. It’s already an outstanding class, but Moore is an elite prospect that would make this a generational type of class for the Fighting Irish.Moore is a consensus Top 100 recruit that is ranked No. 41 overall by ESPN and No. 44 by Rivals. On3 ranks Moore as the nation’s No. 39 overall player and No. 5 defensive lineman in the On3 consensus rankings. Landing him would give the Irish a pair of Top 50 national defensive line recruits.The 6-6, 265-pound Moore plays on the edge for DeMatha and he could project as a power end at the next level. Of course, he also has the potential to grow into an interior player, where his game could be even better. That inside-out ability only adds to Moore’s impact as a recruit.Moore racked up 13 sacks as a junior for the Stags.On top of his five finalists, Moore also received offers from Alabama, Florida, USC, LSU, Oklahoma, Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Oregon, Miami (Fla.), Michigan State, Ole Miss, Washington, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisville, West Virginia, Arizona State, Vanderbilt and Rutgers.Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions LoungeScroll to ContinueIrish Breakdown ContentNotre Dame 2022 Roster
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مارس 15, 2022

Latest NFL Draft Buzz For Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton and Kyren Williams

With only 45 days until the 2022 NFL Draft kicks off, we are left with nothing but the pro day circuit, player meetings and the rumor mill to pass the time. A couple former Notre Dame stars have been a consistent fixture among mock drafts this cycle, most notably former All-American safety Kyle Hamilton, who has been among the first ten selections on virtually every mock to date. Former running back Kyren Williams, however, had been a pretty consistent member for mock draft makers who extended to the three round variety. That luster has been lost with Williams’ recent performance at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. In recent mock drafts submitted by James Fragoza of Pro Football Network, Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports and Vinny Iyer of The Sporting News, there were a couple different patterns to consider when evaluating the outlook for the former Notre Dame stars. In each of the three mock drafts, Kyle Hamilton continued to be selected amongst the first ten selections overall. For a majority of mocks in the past, the Atlanta Falcons seemed to be the floor for the talented defender. In this installment, we added a new potential landing spot for the 6-4, 220 pound safety and also landed in a couple recurring locations. Let’s break down each fit, with a little instant reaction. James Fragoza of Pro Football Network gets us kicked off with his most recent mock draft, having the New York Jets select the former Notre Dame star with the 10th overall selection. Here’s from Fragoza had to say: “Kyle Hamilton is somewhat of a controversial player in the NFL Draft. Some believe the positional value of the safety position will drop him out of the top 10. Others expect him to go in the top five due to his overall skill set. Well, I’m firmly fence-sitting by placing him at No. 10 to the Jets. Yet, this is likely his floor because of his insane range and 6’4′′ frame. Robert Saleh wouldn’t mind passing on fringe top-10 CBs and EDGEs when he can potentially grab the best player in the class.” This is not the first time the New York Jets have selected Hamilton in the top ten of a mock draft – but usually he comes off the board with their fourth overall selection. By my account, this pick at ten is a pretty rare spot for Hamilton to come off the board. There may be some lag for him after coming off a combine performance that was a big uneven. Still, the reasoning makes sense. Hamilton’s talent level is hard to envision dropping out of the top ten selections. The value of the safety position has been the main skepticism around whether that thought process materializes come April. Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports also brought us a new potential landing spots, forecasting him to go sixth overall to the Carolina Panthers in his recent mock. Here’s Here’s how Fornelli sees the Hamilton fit in Carolina: “I had Kenny Pickett here in my first two mocks, and while that’s still very much in play, Hamilton makes plenty of sense for Carolina too. He just hasn’t been here in my previous mocks. Now, if the draft arrives and Carolina hasn’t added a viable QB to its roster yet, then Pickett or any other QB is very much in play at this spot.” That is a player to team pairing that has been foreign to me during the process. It’s a little hard to believe that the Panthers would go that route currently unless the quarterback and offensive tackle positions were remedied during the free agency period. It’s an interesting landing spots – albeit a bit unlikely. In the final mock draft, Vinny Iyer of The Sporting News made an aggressive selection, having the Detroit Lions select Hamilton with the second overall pick. Now, that is one that has been seen before but not as much recently. Here is Iyer’s reasoning for Hamilton landing with the Lions: “The Lions also should think about impact playmaker for their defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn. The former star defensive back should appreciate what all the unique Hamilton can do for a secondary, an extra thumper to help the linebacker corps and a solid extra inside cover man with a nose for the ball.” If that selection did materialize, Kyle Hamilton would become the highest drafted primary safety ever selected in the NFL Draft. While my fan goggles are hoping for this outcome, this one also feels a bit unrealistic. Iyver makes a sound argument for it. Hamilton would give the Detroit defense a lot of possibilities and would also give to them the player that I believe is the best overall player in the draft – regardless of positional value. It is clear that Hamilton is a firm bet to hear his name called very early after the 2022 NFL Draft begins. Kyle Williams, on the other hand, has a less easily predicted outcome. After spending a lot of time in the second and third rounds of mock drafts this cycle, he did not manage to make none of these mock drafts, all of which did extend to three rounds. At this point, teams seem like they might hesitate based on Williams’ testing in Indianapolis. He has a chance to be one of the bigger values if that does become a reality. The film tells a much different story for the caliber of athlete he is. Soon, mock drafts won’t have much merit. We are just a few weeks until we have the real thing. Keep those mocks coming but the day is almost upon us! Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions LoungeIrish Breakdown ContentNotre Dame 2022 Roster
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