Sunday, April 27, 2014
Spring Game 2014
Just as this spring has been slow to arrive for most of the midwest, so are my blog reports on ND spring football. The result of a late spring and a late blog are the same = disappointing.
With that said, I'm moving forward now (hopefully spring is with me!) and sharing my thoughts on ND spring football. I attended the ND Blue and Gold game on April 12 for the first time in my fan history. I was pleasantly surprised with a great crowd turn out and spring weather to go with the game! We sat in several different seats and met many fans that were enjoying the game similarly to us - in a calm and confident manner.
Before the game began, ND announced that the grass will be replaced with turf by the time this upcoming football season begins. I personally was not surprised by this decision and I very much can see both view points - those that prefer a grass field and the turf fans. Good news is that the condition of the field will be more consistent (and it will always look like spring!), however the bad news is that it most definitely goes against ND tradition (which is and always will be of utmost importance to ND fans).
Considering some significant changes to the coaching staff, welcoming new players and saying goodbye to others, I was very curious to see how this Spring 2014 team looked. I was most interested to see how our QB's played, especially Golson. Both Golson and Zaire took the field, in fact, Zaire started. At the end of the first half, Zaire looked….well, like an early spring - crisp, fresh, accurate, and exciting to watch! Golson was no slouch either - should make for an excellent (hopefully winning) combination. The running backs and wide receivers showed many skills and looked very promising.
All in all, new players are budding, returning players are stronger and without a doubt ND fans are in for a fabulous 2014 football season - that is after spring and summer have come and gone.
My Pick 6 Offensive Players for 2014 Season:
1. Malik Zaire
2. Everett Golson
3. Greg Bryant
4. Corey Robinson
5. Torii Hunter Jr.
6. Tarean Folston
My Pick 6 Defensive Players for 2014 Season:
1. Jaylon Smith
2. KeiVarae Russell
3. Devin Butler
4. Sheldon Day
5. Austin Collinsworth
6. Romeo Okwara
Go IRISH!
~ Gretchen
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