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
Notre Dame Officially Lands #1 QB Recruit Gunner Kiel
Gunner Kiel, the Columbus, Indiana native rated as the #1 quarterback and #18 overall recruit in the class of 2012 has finally found his place in college football. He originally committed to the Indiana Hoosiers and new coach Kevin Wilson (where his older brother Dusty Kiel is currently part of the QB rotation). Then he changed his mind and de-committed, later giving an oral … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Officially Lands #1 QB Recruit Gunner Kiel
Indiana Hoosiers Open Kevin Wilson Era with Loss
I'm not quite sure that was the way the Indiana University football team wanted to begin its new era. Playing their first game of the 2011 season and under new coach Kevin Wilson, the Hoosiers looked pretty much like, well, the Hoosiers -- the IU teams of the last three seasons under Bill Lynch and the IU teams throughout the program's history -- in a 27-20 loss to in-state … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Open Kevin Wilson Era with Loss
Kevin Wilson looking forward – not back – at Indiana
First year Hoosier head coach Kevin Wilson said he won’t look back at the past of Indiana football as he starts his tenure. Literally. “I have yet to watch one snap of last year’s games,” Wilson said at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. “If you're a police officer trying to catch me, you're going to have to chase me a while because I'm not looking in the rearview mirror. … [Read more...] about Kevin Wilson looking forward – not back – at Indiana
Top Rated QB Recruit Gunner Kiel Going to…INDIANA??
Believe it or not, the top quarterback recruit in the nation, Gunner Kiel has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers. Yes, the traditional college basketball power has snagged one of the most sought after college football prospects (19th overall, regardless of position according to Rivals) in the nation. Multiple media sources are reporting this, and we expect a media release … [Read more...] about Top Rated QB Recruit Gunner Kiel Going to…INDIANA??